An Athletic Debutant ( Nadine Castillo Debut, February 28, 2009)

It's one of those inquiry that I get from the internet. Amy, Nadine's mom was my inquiry client. It was going to be the 18th birthday of their only daughter, Nadine.
Nadine is a second year university student at my ANIMO alma mater. A member of the Tennis team of De La Salle University. She is every inch a girl and a lady at that.
Their family is originally from Lipa, Batangas and her folks are happy and proud that their "unica hija" is already a lady. Of course like, my commitments to my bride-clients, a debutant can no more be an exception to my commitment. Me and my staff went to her dressing venue and made sure that all their concerns are being attended to.

Like any other 18th birthday celebration, the event started behind schedule. They had to wait for important guests travelling all the way from Lipa.
But all is well that ends well. After Nadine's introduction, she had a very dramatic red carpet entrance and this celebrant was singing her way through this traditional entrance of the celebrant. The venue was full of guests who came to celebrate her coming out party.

NADINE'S DREAM TEAM:

PHOTOGRAPHY: Utlramediavison
VIDEOGRAPHY: Utlramediavision
EVENT COORDINATOR: Eventrix
Hair and make-up Artist: Edzel Cardil
Invitations: Cardprints
Shoes and bag: Joel Bautista
Caterer: Tamayo's Catering

DRESSING VENUE: Coconut Palace
CELEBRATION VENUE: Coconut Palace

A Love Month Wedding ( Zuniga - Botoy Wedding, February 8, 2009)

Neri was a former entourage from a previous bride-client of mine. I'm so glad she got me to do her wedding gown along with most of the female entourage including the flowergirls. Not to mention Doy's groom's attire. Neri is working for a hotel group based in Makati and Doy is assigned in Mindoro. Not exactly a long distance relationship, they managed to fixed their schedules to see to it that we both will not encounter difficulties with fittings. This wedding was worth the efforts. As always we made it on time.






DOY AND NERI'S DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Rommel Hermoso Photography
Videography: Rommel Hermoso Videography
Caterer: Juan Carlo, the Caterer
Florist: Love n' Bloom by Jocelyn Pafin
Invites: QP
Hair and make-up: Cassandra Dy
Bridal Car: Trans-Abi

Dressing up Venue: Rm 2204, Manila Diamond Hotel
Ceremony Venue: San Agustin Church
Reception Venue: Trellis of the Plaza Moriones, Intramuros, Manila

Wedding Dream Themes

Every one is invited to watch our BRIDAL FASHION SHOW on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm

A Coordinator's Wedding (Leung - Almacin Wedding, January 3, 2009)

I met Angela in a bridal fair and got a positive result from there. She booked with us months before her wedding date. Angela is working for a well known multinational IT company and dabbles into wedding coordination. Sam is American-Chinese based in California and they have finally decided to tie the knot despite their long distance relationship which defies the thought of "long distance relationship does not work".
This is reality and they made it happen. Though Angela did most of the leg works, Sam had been constantly in touch with prepartions.
I made sure that Angela's endorsments to us were meant especially the details for her sleeves. Other than that, she gave me the free hand to design for her entourage. She wanted a simple but definitely and elegant piece for each of the female entourage. Come wedding day, Angela was stunning in her white wedding gown. A statuesque bride to mention.
She was relaxed all the way only for a minor incident with her bridal limousine which was not addressed properly by the hotels valet. Other than that, it was smooth sailing all through out. My wish for a marital bliss for such a wonderful bride like Angela. She is a darling.


SAM AND ANGELA'S DREAM TEAM:
Photography: James Limsoc Photography
Videography: James Limsoc Videography
Florist:Peach Blossom
Invitations: Unifair
Hair and Make-up: Pong
Wedding Cake: Pastry Bin, Penk Ching and Shen Ratilla
Musicians: Stradivarius
Coordinator: M&G Events

Dressing Venue: Peninsula Manila, Ayala Wing
Ceremony Venue: St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City
Reception Venue: The Conservatory, Peninsula Manila

The Overseas Couple ( Alcantara - Acervo Wedding, December 21, 2008)

It was Mrs. Lilia Alcantara who came to me and luckily committed with me to create the entire female apparael concerns for Lalaine getting married to their son, Richard. Richard and Lalaine were very lucky to have someone attend to their wedding preparations with such order and systematized way. My contract was really discussed and Ma'm Lilia made sure that all the items on the agreement was well understood and to be carried out with accordingly. I was up with our schedule and arrangment.





Much as to Ma'm Lilia's diligence with follow-up, we made sure that teh very nitty gritty concerns were addressed. When the couple finally arrived, I would have presumed that bulk of the job have been accomplished. I'm pretty certain that Lalaine was pleased with how we handled her endorsements and concerns. The couple's parents were very pleasant and amiable. Result? It was a well coordinated undertaking. Me and my staff went to the Hotel where both families stayed for dressing up. It was a stress free, organized preparation at the hotel. Going to the
church was even a more orderly assembly. Everyone was dressed up well and the bridal march was so smooth. I hugged Lalaine before she finally marched the aisle.
It was a good feeling of fulfillment for me.

RICHARD AND LALAINE'S DREAM TEAM:

Photography : Imagine Nation
Videography: Imagine Nation
Coordinator: Life's Celebration by Ruby Alvarez
Invittions: QP Printers
Florist: Flower and Design Studio
Caterer: Josiah's Catering

Dressing Up Venue: Rm. 706 Makati Shangri-la Hotel
Ceremony Venue: St. John Bosco Parish, Makati
Reception: Jade, The Blue Leaf

My Other Morning Wedding in December ( Almoite - Abata Wedding, December 20, 2008)

Jam and Restie are getting married in an old church in Makati. Restie is based in New Zealand and Jam was left to do their wedding preparations most of the time.
Jam is working with Smart Communications a local telephone service provider. We came up with a gown design that would be able to flatter her lean built. As soon as Restie arrived, we realized that Restie has been with Jam everytime she comes to us for her concerns and fittings.
Come wedding day, it was a stress free undertaking for us. We came to Jam's dressing place and accompanied her to the church, made sure she was properly groomed until the church doors opened for the bridal traditional march. It was just a not so pleasant thing with the church coordinators who most of the time plays to be a "know it all, this is our turf!, bride's coordinators' keep off the grass area! attitude were they can be so insensitive and inconsiderate to the bride's concerns prior to the bridal march. Some things needs to be negotiated with them somehow. It was Leslie and Jam's day. Let not this bullying be a hindrance to this milestone.

LESLIE AND JAM'S DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Nice Print Photography
Videography: Nice Print Videography
Coordinator: Life's Celebrations by Ruby Alvarez
Invitations: Printrade
Florist: Angel of Hearts
Hair and make-up: Irene Manigo

Dressing-up venue: Room 503 The Legend Villas Hotel
Ceremony Venue: Nuestra Senora de Gracia, Guadalupe Church, Makati City
Reception Venue: The Legend Villas Hotel

December at Fernbrook ( Sebastian - Garduque Wedding, December 16, 2008)

A windy,chilly tuesday afternoon, Rommel and Claire were set to tie the knot.
It was a good thing that traffic wasn't so bad then when we travelled southbound passing thru SLEX (South Luzon Expressway) aside from the never ending road improvements. Rommel is working for an Alabang based computer Company while Claire is undergoing her residency training program in Internal Medicine at the Medical City. It was a good thing that Rommel was constantly in touch with us along with Lynn (Claire's kin) who was always busy with her schedule and couldn't attend to her wedding preps constantly. Some members of her entoruage flew in from abroad so we had to be aware of fitting schedules and adjustments to the last minute.
Everyone was busy grooming and dressing up on the two-bedroom suite they got for the preparation room. We came at least way ahead from Claire's time to change to her wedding dress. There was much excitement in the room as you will feel the bonding Claire's family have. Rommel's family on the other room was busy attending to their
preparation as well. It was a good thing we were there all these time attending to Claire's last minute concern with her dress. It was going to be an evening cermony. A romantic one at that with full of emotions for the couple. My staff had some time taking pictures of their own at the magnificent venue. The evening lights were just fantastic and romantic for a wedding event. Rommel and Claire did a good choice on where to host this important event in their lives.


ROMMEL AND CLAIRE'S DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Wally Gonzales Photography
Videography: Wally Gonzales Videography
Coordinator: Kleyr Chainani , Red Orange Events Management
Musicians: Manila Philharmonic Orchestra
Florist: Go for Flowers, Scenta Flora
Caterer: Juan Carlo the Caterer


Bride's Dressing Venue: Parc Espana
Ceremony Venue: Notre Dame Chapel, Fernbrook Gardens
Reception Venue: Fernbrook Gardens