Concepts are everywhere. It’s really difficult to come up with a unique design, but then when you do, and tried to make it “personalized” with how you envisioned your dream event or wedding for that matter, you would feel that all your hard work has paid off. And then comes the realization that even if…
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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: JE&CO Groom’s Suit
Garry’s suit is a non-negotiable on our list. Ever since we started our wedding planning he already knew what he wanted to wear on our big day. He just want one thing – a Suit! Below is our supplier review for our Groom’s bespoke suit — JE&CO. HABERDASHERY Supplier Rating: 5/5 Mode of Communication: FB Contact Person: Mr…
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)
Wedding Supplier Review: JOSIAH’S Catering
As we have emphasized before, food is actually one of the most important details of any wedding reception, since honestly, this is one of the top things that guests (everyone to be exact) will remember most on any wedding or event for that matter. Below is our supplier review for our chosen caterer – JOSIAH’S…
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…
Prenup Supplier Review: Jeff Galang Prenup Stylist
Photo Prenup Stylist: JEFF GALANG Supplier Rating: 5/5 Package: Gold (4 layouts with Stylist OTD of the Prenup) * We will show the full set later after the Prenup Photo Supplier Reviews are completed. * PROS: We thought we can DIY our prenup attire and accessories since we already bought shoes and some clothes as per…
Prenup Supplier Review: Casa Domingo Venue
This is for our Prenup Photo Supplier Reviews. Photo Prenup Location: CASA DOMINGO Supplier Rating: 5/5 PROS: Budget-wise, location, size and the atmosphere of the place perfectly fits our theme in mind. Very friendly and prompt sa replies si Ms Michelle Domingo, in-law of the owner. We only had our transactions via FB chat and…
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 #,…
Things to ask your Caterer
Wedding are usually remembered for two things: overall look of the venue and good food. Yes — the delicious, sumptuous, over flowing food with a lot of variety that was presented well for all of the guests to enjoy! Add the alcohol too on the side and the lechon, especially for Filipino weddings in particular. But…
About Us
We are Garry and Aiki, a newly-married Filipino couple based in Kuwait. We created this blog to document our own wedding planning journey after we got engaged last August 2015. For 15 months, we carefully planned Our Budget Dream Wedding while we are both based overseas as OFWs where we heavily relied on the resources…
Things to ask your Wedding Coordinator
Coordinators can actually make or break a wedding. If they were hired from Day 1 to help the couple during the planning, their comments/suggestions/recommendations will highly matter. This of course will show their credibility and expertise. Wedding planning is crucial since Day 1 since a lot of factors are needed to be considered. But since not…
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