For Church weddings in the Philippines, lots of restrictions have been put in place to ensure the solemnity of the wedding vows. Although rules differ between Churches even if some are under one Diocese or Sect, their restrictions would still vary depending on its current administration. Below are some of the most common questions about…
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Wedding Entourage Attire Dilemma: To Pay or Not to Pay?
In the Philippines, it’s common tradition that the couple would shoulder some, if not all, of the expenses of their wedding entourage including their attires. This would of course include both sides of the inner family circle (parents, siblings, nephews and nieces), Maid of Honor, Best Man, Secondary Sponsors, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower girls, Bearers and…
Wedding Supplier Review: MYIO OKAMOTO Photography
Among the things that we decided not to scrimp was our Wedding, Photographer. And since we are into photography ourselves, it was actually one of the most tedious and difficult decisions that we have to do. It even came to a point that we had sleepless nights wondering if we made the right decision because…
Wedding Music Planner
Weddings will never be weddings without music. Music is present everywhere even through the Prenup videos, AVPs and wedding SDEs that would be played during reception includes music that’s either the videographer’s choice or the couple’s. Music is considered part of the program proper, from the ceremony till reception so planning out the perfect playlist…
1 Day Kumpil in Manila
The Confirmation or Kumpil Ceremony is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church that is required by an individual if they wish to be married in the Catholic rites in the Philippines. Normally, this ceremony can be obtained when the parishioner reaches the age of 10 onwards but only if the person has…
Wedding Guest Dress Code Do’s and Don’ts
When going to formal events such as weddings, invited guests would always receive notice of expected attires which would either be really formal or semi-formal. Unfortunately, not all guests would actually follow these “expected dress guidelines” for a number of reasons which would make them look either overdressed or underdressed. I’ve been to countless weddings myself…
Wedding Supplier Review: GQ Mobile Bar
For our family, a drink or two during special occasions such as this is something that we really considered that’s why we tried to research for the best possible option for our mobile bar section and thankfully, we found — GQ MOBILE BAR Supplier Rating: 5/5 Mode of Communication: Email Contact Person: Boogie and Michelle…
Step-by-Step Wedding Legal Requirements Process
Here’s our Step-by-Step Wedding Legal Requirements Process when you want to get married in a Catholic Church for non-civilly married couples. For those who are already civilly married (in your City Hall or through the Philippine Embassy where you are based), you can skip the civil requirements and just focus on your Church documents. The…
Who should really prepare for the wedding? Bride or Groom?
“Brides lang ba dapat ang kikilos to prepare for the wedding?” I have been asked about this a few times and kahit OC bride ako, the answer is NO. Here’s my take based from personal experience. If you have the means, no problem with budget, hire the best possible Full Coordinator and let them do…
Wedding Supplier Review: FULLBLOOMS FLOWER SHOP BY INAH Entourage Florist
I’m personally fond of flowers and it’s a non-negotiable for me that during my dream wedding I’ll be having fresh white flowers everywhere! And, Ate Inah made it possible at a very affordable rate. Below is our supplier review for our Entourage Florist — FULL BLOOMS FLOWER SHOP BY INAH Supplier Rating: 5/5 Mode of Communication: Email,…
Wedding Supplier Review: REJECTKREW Lights and Sounds
With so many Lights and Sounds supplier, it was rather difficult to find the best one. Aside from the fact that we’re both not knowledgeable about the technicalities of a Lights and Sounds suppliers although our main priority was not to look like Barney at our own wedding. Thus, from a lot of research and…
Wedding Supplier Review: TONI AVILES HMUA
Every girl deserves to look perfect on her wedding day and I felt that I’m no exception of course. With our long list of shortlisted HMUA that can be found HERE, we felt that choosing Toni Aviles was the best decision we did! Below is our supplier detail review for our wedding HMUA — TONI…
Wedding Supplier Review: IMBITADO EVENTS Coordinator and Host
Once we got engaged, we immediately scouted for the best yet affordable wedding coordinator in the Philippine Wedding Industry and we were lucky we were able to book them for our “hot date“. Below is our supplier review for our OTD wedding coordinator — IMBITADO EVENTS and the team leader as our reception host, AYIE CONTRERAS-TUATES…
Wedding Supplier Review: GARY DACANAY Event Stylist
We were always fascinated with glamorous art installations, floral decors etc that we see on weddings that’s why we decided to push through in booking a separate Event Stylist for our wedding and that’s GARY DACANAY. Below is our supplier review for him and his team. Supplier Rating: 3.25/5 (Event Styling) and 5/5 (Bridal Bouquet/Groom’s Boutonniere) Mode…
Wedding Supplier Review: THE MANILA HOTEL
Here is our supplier review for our Hotel Accommodation/Preps during the wedding — THE MANILA HOTEL Supplier Rating: 2.75/5 Mode of Communication: Email, Landline (if needed), Personal Visits Contact Person: Prestige Membership (Ms Anne/Ms Jhello/ Ms Ren)
Prenup Supplier Review: Taal Town Heritage
Video Prenup Location: TAAL TOWN HERITAGE (3 locations) Since we have a vintage theme in mind, we stick with the concept and decided to check around Manila (going out of town is last of our priorities due to OOT fees) for great places until we found out about Taal Heritage Town where the known Basilica of St. Martin…
Prenup Supplier Review: Toni Aviles HMUA
Photo Prenup HMUA: TONI AVILES Supplier Rating: 5/5 Package inclusions: Airbrush and unlimited look for the couple PROS: Toni was just exceptional with his craft! From the time I saw his IG works of his former brides, I knew I had to get Toni and thankfully he was still available for our hot-peak-season-date! We booked him for…
Things to ask your Wedding Cake Supplier
Cakes are always at the center of any event from birthdays, parties, and of course for weddings. name date of event time of event number of possible guests your wedding theme (so they would have an idea about the type of cake you envision) contact information (email, mobile #, viber # etc) tell where you…
Things to ask your Groom’s Suit Designer
Aside from the bride, the Groom is also the star of the night which some people would really forget. With this fact being emphasized, he should also be treated well especially with the type of outfit that he’ll be wearing on his wedding day. Besides he’s also getting married to the love of his life! name…
Things to ask your Bridal Gown Designer
Every bride should look her bestest on her wedding day so it’s really important that the best couture or designer would be the one who’ll do the bride’s once-in-lifetime dream wedding gown. But then, for a budget couple, it still should be within the means. name date of event tentative location contact information (email, mobile #,…
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