A Garden Wedding in August ( Natividad - Rempillo Wedding, August 22, 2009)

Its was Michael and Katherine's turn to tie the knot. Anne is Michael's older sister from whom I had the privilege of creating their attires for their wedding years back. This is a testimony of satisfaction and I was trusted again to do Anne's brother Michael's wedding to Katherine, a soft spoken but real nice bride-elect.
It was just the right time when we arrived at the hotel where Katherine has decided to dress up. The coordinator has greeted us and welcome us to the room. It was a very commendable gesture.
A first glimpse of the bride finally made-up and dressed in her wedding attire was a revelation. Kathrina was so pretty and radiant in her dress. I myself didn't realize that the gown would definitely flatter her figure and create a beautiful and elegant bride. The hair and make-up was fabulously made. Jackie's skill hasn't tarnished a bit as a wedding hair and make-up artist. One of the underrated make-up artist and yet with world class craftsmanship. How can Kathrina go wrong with this talent? Photographers and videographers were busy documenting the wedding.
From the hotel, we proceeded to the ceremony venue still to assist Kathrina until she commences with her wedding march. Guest has filled up the garden chapel.
The weather cooperated well with them. As we left the chapel, I knew it would be a well celebrated wedding.

Michael and Kath's pool of suppliers:

Photography: Jorge's Portrait
Videography: Jorge's Portrait
Wedding Coordinator: Junlyn Miranda
Hair and Make-up: Jackie Rivera
Caterer: Josiah's Catering

Dressing Venue: Rm. 1104, Discovery Suites
Ceremony Venue: St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Fernwood Gardens
Reception Venue: Main Garden, Fernwood Gardens

Twyne at Eighteen ( Christine O. Durmiendo Debut, August 15, 2009)

I've known Twyne (or Tintin), since she was a little girl. She's Romy and Ondette's daughter, dear friends that I've known way back in medical school. Oh well, there's got a lot to be grateful for getting into med school. I've met a lot of wonderful real people. Time flies so fast, I was surprised when Ondette called me that Twyne's 18th birthday was fast approaching and being her designer for so many years , once again, she has entrusted her daughter's ball dress fit for her 18th birthday.




It was a masquerade themed debut and I used colors that best describe Twyne. I also made the dress for the Ondette and Sophia, their youngest daughter and my "inaanak" as well. That's how bonded we are all these years. We do not frequent each other's company but the warmth of the friendship has stayed. It was a modest event. The venue was at the Plaza Ibarra along Timog Avenue in Quezon City. The food was great and was had so much choices and was more than enough for all their invited guests. Twyne saw to it that her party was planned very well. From the invites, to the physical set up and props of the event was meticulously handled by the celebrant herself. The cotillion dance was well executed. You will definitely see the closeness of their family with there relatives as this was an all Durmiendo - Olifernes Event Productions. Along with the other programs of the event, it was a success.

I can't do a Houdini this time. Its very seldom that I stay thru the entire celebration. But of course there will be exceptions. This was one of them. The turnout of this event is one to be remembered. I look forward to Sophia's turn.