The Wedding of the Sister of My Friend ( Ramirez - Datu Wedding)

I haven't posted the past events that transpired in my career during the last two years.  So here I am remembering some memorable weddings not because they are grand or upscale but because they are worth to be stored not just in m blog but in my memory as well as in the diary of my passion as a bridal fashion designer.

Ma. Christina "Cricri" Datu, DDM

Doc Christina or better known as "Cricri" is the sister of a good friend Charito or popularly know in the wedding industry as Chacha Datu of LIFESTYLE PARTY PLANNERS.  Cricri's groom is Carlos but is casually called as "Dos".  Justifying Carlos' nickname came about because of his twin brother whom they call as "Uno" who stood as Dos' bestman..  No! its not complicated! ha ha ha ha ha.

Carlos "Dos" Ramirez (Groom)

Chacha finally brought Cricri in my office to plan for her wedding gown and I had this unconventional color of a duchesse satin which I got years back from a supplier who goes around with other designers as well to peddle his fabrics.  There was no second thoughts. Instantly Cricri and Chacha chose the fabric and had it tagged immediately for Cricri.  Yes they are special clients                                being the sister of my friend Chacha but they underwent the usual procedure of having attires made with no shortcuts or a
                                                        "diva" sort of treatment.

Charito "Chacha" Datu
(MATRON OF HONOR)
aka ( 1st Maid of Honor)

 Camilla Maxine "Ia" Datu-Arevalo
MAID OF HONOR

Carlos or "Dos" works in a call industry in our country and of course is doing his share of this preparation.

 Mico and Cassandra Marie Arevalo
JUNIOR GROOMSMAN AND JUNIOR BRIDESMAID

The entire entourage comprised mostly of siblings except for the secondary sponsors whom the couple chose and considered  as real long time friends.  I admire the secondary sponsors who made it a lot easier for Cricri with their fittings unlike other weddings I had in the past where the female entourage members makes it more difficult

                                                                                                    for us feeling more important than the bride
Everyone was compliant enough to come and fit their respective attires and made a very decent appointment which they attended.  Of course there as no such thing as a perfect fit but I made sure that everyone had their dresses adjusted accordingly.

                                                                Ma. Lareina Braganza
                                                                                  SECONDARY SPONSOR

                                                                                                                                                                             

(L-R) Sunshine Segunial, Chino Datu, Charisse Roxas
SECONDARY SPONSOR,  GROOMSMAN,  SECONDARY SPONSOR

It was an after Christmas day wedding event, December 28, 2011 at 3;30 pm at the Parish of St. Rita de Cascia with reception immediately followed at the Clubhouse of Philamlife Village.  Chacha's a very reliable wedding planner who assisted Cricri and Dos making sure everything fall into places. The preparation venue was a big room at the Linden Suites.  As always the room is so filled with people , siblings, friends, entourage along with suppliers like me.                                            

Cheska Baldoria
BRIDESMAID

                                                 

Tria Jardinel
BRIDESMAID

                                                   

 Cheska Felipe
BRIDESMAID

                                                   

Samantha Lim
FLOWERGIRL

                                                     

Chino and Chacha Datu

 I looked at the reception hall before we left after Cricri has commenced with her bridal  march.  Indeed a well prepared modest event with Juan Carlo, the Caterer providing the gastronomic delight.
I just loved Cricri's bridal bouquet made of peonies.  One of my favorite bridal flowers.  Chacha and Cricri
just made it happen not to forget Dos of course.

                       

A simple wedding that is not exactly simple! No its not confusing. Believe me!

Dos and Cricri's Dream Team:

Wedding planner and coordinator:  LIFESTYLE WEDDING PLANNERS

Florist: Notes and Flowers

Hair and make-up: Kit Salazar-Fabia ( a former bride as well)

Reception Caterer:  Juan Carlo, the caterer

Bridal Limousine:  Don Robert's 

Reception Emcee: Dr. Love Vaswani

Photo and Video:  Jed and Alex of Imagine Nation