Young Enterpreneurs and their Union of Hearts ( Calanasan - Canlas Wedding, February 9, 2008)

We were at room 813 of the Crowne Plaza were Juerl stayed for her wedding preparation for dressing up. It was my first time to work side-by-side by Robbie Penera and his partner Raymond doing the hair and make-up of Juerl and the two moms. Its Ariel Javelosa's Team of photographers and videographers capturing the event. "The Magical Event" was coordinating for Juerl and Eric's wedding sequences.
Angel of Hearts provided the bridal and the entourage bouquet including the moms' and the principal sponsors' nosegays. QP supplied the invitations given to us by the bride which always part of my souvenir and collection. Juerl rode in a Lincoln limousine from Trans Abi coordinated with Hizons Catering their chosen banquet supplier with Oasis being the reception venue. At 3 0'clock pm, we headed to the Parish of Mary the Queen in Little Baguio in San Juan for the ceremony and making sure that all the apparels we made for all the ladies were properly worn and fitted. It was a smooth undertaking. After seeing Juerl and Eric finally in front of the altar, I knew our work is finished. We are all happy! And my wish goes on to meet such wonderful couple-clients like them.

My First Ramp Show for 2008

Last thursday, February 7, at 7:00pm along with my FWDP colleagues comprising of Dennis Martin, Michelle Lim, Susie Bonaobra, Delby Bragais and Ruel Rivera showcased our bridal collections along with our ready-to-wear collections carrying the label of OKASYON by Michelle Lim at the TRINOMA MALL in Quezon City.
The event coincided with two two-day bridal enxhibit event organized by ISLAND EXHIBIT headed by Kim Caravana and of course the beginning of the calendar year of the rat for the Chinese people. It was the same organizing group that gave us the chance to showcase our bridal gowns a the Mega Trade Hall. As always, a collective effort by the more dedicated members. My appreciation to those who helped us in different ways. A group effort is always better than a lone effort.

27 Dresses, The Movie and FWDP

Last thursday, January 24 six FWDP members including me ingressed at the Cinema 1 to 7 level of SM Mega Mall in line for the showing of the Movie , 27 dresses on January 30. We are having an ongoing exhibit until the 31st of this month in conjunction with the showing of the movie. We are inviting you to visit the our exhibit area where we are showcasing the gowns of some of the members of our association.

FWDP's bridal fair for 2008

Of the nine members of the association , there were six of us who participating in the as exhibitors of this bridal fair entitled "The 6th Ultimate Wedding and Debut Fair" by Island Exhibit Link. Susie Bonaobra, Dennis Martin, Michelle Lim, Edwin Uy, Delby Bragais of of course yours trully. See you there!

My Third Wedding for the Day ( Santos- Tujon Wedding, January 19, 2008)

My last wedding strech for the day. Rex and Gloria's vow exchange has finally come. These clients of mine are highly skilled professional people and I can attest to their importance to details. Its so touching to note of their patience, compassion and understanding to us and it has been easy to us to comply with their concerns. They have never perceived us as mechanical beings and were very considerate to comprehend a lot of subjective matters. All this time, they knew we were doing our best to attend to their needs and they never reprimanded us for anything. We we're up since 5:30 am to begin the day seeing to it the all brides we're dressing up tday will be able to dress up well.
-------------------------------Mother of the Bride---------------------

-------------------------------Mother of the Groom---------------------

------------------Tita Celia Cunanan of the Social Connection--------

We caught Gloria at room 925 at the Garden Wing of the EDSA-Shangri-la Hotel all dressed up as early at 1:00pm for her 5pm ceremony.
We'll she's catching up with pictorials for the hotel and the reception venue. We made sure that her petticoat is well in place along with the silk bouquet attached to her back and the dress fitted well. East Digital Photo and Video was busy taking pictures and videography simultaneously. The bridal bouquet along with the entire female entourage was provided by Angel of Hearts. Danny Capistrano was in-charge of the bridal hair and make-up.


The Social Connection headed by Celia Cunanan was tasked to run the entire event. A Christian ceremony for this wonderful pair and Reception both to be held at Gazebo Royale in Quezon City.

My Second Wedding for the Day ( Go - Lao Wedding, January 19, 2008)

Sheri Lao, a bride based in Toronto tied the knot with Louie Go. My sincerest appreciation to the kindness of the mother of the bride, Ms. Susana Lao, a very nice, soft-spoken, subdued and pleasant lady and the mother of the Groom Ms. Nancy Go, a casual, diplomatic, honest person. It was a pleasure to be working side by side for the first time with The Blushing Bride as the coordinator with Karen Marek being in constant follow-up with us. It would have been my first time to be working side-by-side in realtime with Lee Llamas their commissioned photographer and videographer along with florist Eve and Co by Ms. Beth Amat on that day. We made sure to commit with ALL the requirements, requests and deadlines that was set to us. I just didn't see the point of things being injected with confusions, complications and unnecessary intellectualizations. We always attempt to address the concerns of everyone significant in this event especially the mothers and their inputs and requests. Everyone in the family had their concerns and we felt sorry that we tried to see to it that we hear and accomodate not just with one concern but with everyone's significant requests for this wedding. I thought things would have been better and happier if there was more appreciation than hostility. There are still a lot of things we ought to learn in this life. And I'm no exception to it. But I will always have to look at things with a positive outlook in life. I remember Ms. Nancy Go's thoughts of wisdom she inspired me about challenges in life to be better as we go on. A very good note indeed!

My First Wedding of the Day ( Montes - Buenaventura Wedding, January 19, 2008)

Rheena and JP are professional physical therapists based in the United States. It was Rheena's mom, Ms. Ruby whom I met first for the inquiry meeting. Aside from Rheena's mom, she was entrusted to take care of some wedding preparations particularly in recommending the suppliers to Rheena. I was privileged to be Ms. Ruby's chosen designer and started preparing for Rheena's wedding. Ms. Ruby was a straight person to deal with but her virtue of compassion and appreciation have always been there. We had all the designs and fabrics prepared for the female entourage along with the Barongs for JP, the two fathers, the best man.

Rheena is based in the US, another overseas bride-client of mine but it had been a pleasant and inspiring experience we had from them. They will tell you what they want and as long as you have it accomplished, the concerns of technicalities was never an issue and work is appreciated. I think it is just to be with them on their wedding day and be able to assist them with their apparel concerns. We were at room 1525 of the Makati Shangri-la where Rheena's dressing room was. At 6:15 am, Toto Bagamasbad, their hair and make-up artist was finished with the bride and was mid-way doing Ms. Ruby's make-up.Ariel Javelosa Photography and Videography was covering the event. The beautiful bridal bouquet was by Tony Padilla of Floral designs. A six-door bridal limousine from Trans-ABi was at the hotel's entrance waiting for Rheena to bring her to church.
>>>>>Mother of the Groom, Mrs. Sylvia Montes<<<<<


Ceremony venue was at the Santuario de San Antonio , Forbes Park and Reception followed at the Makati Shangri-ly. I will miss the working relationship I had with Ms. Ruby. Goes the same with Rheena who was just appreciative of our work. It will be a very memorable event for the Monteses and the Buenaventuras.