Doing the debutant gown of her sister Ynah last December of 2011, i was given another privilege by the Bassig family to do the gown of their eldest daughter Karla. With a very short lead time, we were able to do it in style. My appreciation to the cooperativeness of the entire family along with Jhaz
and his family as well. It was an early wedding ceremony to be held at Notre Dame vie chapel at the Fernbrook gardens and the reception at the Byzantine room of the same venue as well. Despite the time constraint, we were able to accomplish what was expected of us. Class A Pineapple-silk barong fabrics was given to all the male principal sponsors for them to wear for this wedding and A complete set of upscale quality of chiffon in pink were given as a gift to the female principal sponsors to be made as their attire for this wedding.
Coming all the way from Makati, me along with my staff proceeded to Imus, Cavite the home residence of the two families.
I cannot believe there erect a mansion amidst the houses in the subdivision where Karla has decided to do her wedding preparation. Jackie Rivera, the all time seasoned make-up artist did the hair and face of the bride, her mom and some other members of the entourage. Picture perfect. The era of the frou-frou (French word meaning elaborate details) skirts is very much on the rise. As if a 200 yards organza materia was not enough to do Karla's skirt alone.
Jhaz on the other hand, opted for a pineapple silk fabric all the way from Aklan with a unique all perforated detailed design that was overlayed on his cream tuxedo. A formal male attire fusing inspiration froom the east and the west. It looked more impressive in real time.
It was really a busy but festive mood we experienced when we arrived at the bride's residence and was given a very hospitable treatment and accommodation. It was a combination of pinks and silver grays, purples and lavanders for the ladies . I noticed a very relaxed father of the groom , Sir Nonoy but I can feel the emotions of the families deep inside.
It was even a delight for me to see a former classmate in medical school to stand as one of the male principal sponsors. A morning filled with fast movements, excitement and festive mood. I can see a lot of invited guests that filled up the chapel big enough to be classified as a church. The gown was very flattering to the bride and he groom as well. It was a special day for the Otchos and the Bassigs. A wedding made in heaven. A young couple and filled with love and excitement. I was a witness to this. And the support from both families, what more can I say. A wedding bliss indeed.
As my usual procedure, I made three design sketches for Pauline to deliberate on and choose the design that she wanted. The theme was vintage. I couldn't agree for more although vintage encompasses a huge scope, I tried to come up with a vintage inspired design yet modern in its appeal.
Her Vintage theme was very appopriate set in a "vintage" Hotel, The refurbished Manila Hotel celebrating their 100 years in existence. Like wise, the world-class hair and make-up artist Jackie Rivera did Pauline and Ma'm Nora's hair and make-up. Pauline at present is enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Los Banos campus. Such a diligent and studious student I have observed. Making sure she prioritizes her school duties a priority along with her 18th wedding preparation tasks. Of course not to be left behind is Ma'm Nora's blow by blow follow-up of her concerns and preparations
Anthony and Irish Velasco of Shutters of Prey Photography and Video , Life's Celebration by Ruby Alvarez and Toni Lapena their choreographer and Joel Felizardo as emcee completed her dream team of suppliers.
The usual time table for our accomplishment of Pauline's main and change dress along with Ma'm Nora's gown was committed as scheduled. There was much thrill and excitement at Pauline's preparation room where her dress is continuously being photographed and video-graphed by Anthony and Irish and their team. Jackie Rivera on the other hand is finishing his masterpiece on Pauline's authentic vintage hair and make-up.
Everything was all set to go as accompanied Pauline from her floor's corridor photo shots to the lobby, out to the pool side area and back. I am most certain that all the important shots were taken and it was time to proceed to the Polkabal Hall of the Manila Hotel's Fiesta Pavilion. Pauline is all set, fully made up and a black long gloves and headpiece completing her vintage look. The door has finally opened and the debutante has commenced to do the traditional entrance walk. I am most confident that everything went well when she entered the ballroom. The rest was history and for Pauline to reminisce this once in a lifetime opportunity that celebrating debutantes should not miss in their lifetime. A gift that not every 18 year old lass can avail of this experience. 
NOTE: Some pictures where taken from Pauline Matias' site
