tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32797638761329920552024-03-19T17:05:32.197+08:00I Now Pronounce You Mr. and Mrs. PorkeeNow that the wedding is over, time to talk about highs and lows or married life.Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-87025583968469317292011-02-09T16:27:00.002+08:002011-02-09T16:35:58.207+08:00Featured Wedding, Yebah!Aside from having the time of our lives, our wedding was featured in <a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph">http://www.bridalbook.ph</a> I was so happy to see the article!<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/DomsDindinWeddingFeature"><b>http://tinyurl.com/DomsDindinWeddingFeature</b></a><br /><br />Kristy Texon of BridalBookPH was the one who coordinated with me. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity.Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-82455441452282490722011-01-31T12:22:00.000+08:002011-01-31T12:23:30.436+08:00Passport Amendment Process (Singapore)<p>Yesterday, Doms and I had to get up early. Why? I need to amend my green passport and at the same time, renew it. I also need to get a pair of Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC, because I will be having a short Manila trip again this weekend to visit my dentist. It was a Sunday so most of the Pinoys here in SG will also do the same thing.</p><p>We arrived at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore 15 minutes before it's actual opening time. I was so surprised becasue my queue number is 147 already and the cut-off was 150. Can you believe it?!?! 146 people came in earlier than us?!?!</p><p>Anyway, Passport Amendment and Pass Renewal has the same queue number. All the while I thought amendment and renewal are the same. I was wrong.</p><p>I need to amend my green paspport first, then that's only time that I can renew it. </p><p>Processing fee for amending my passport is 34SGD and passport renewal costs 102SGD.</p><p>I will be getting my amended passport tomorrow and that's the only time I can apply for my renewal. I hope everything goes well with the renewal process.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dindin1025.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/photo1.jpg" _mce_href="http://dindin1025.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/photo1.jpg"><img src="http://dindin1025.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/photo1.jpg" _mce_src="http://dindin1025.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/photo1.jpg" alt="" title="photo" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1393" width="349" height="260" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Claim Stub for my Passport. See how my name is changed already?<br /></p><p>Requirements Needed for Philippine Passport Amendment (Singapore)<br /></p> <ol><li>Personal appearance of the applicant.</li><li>Duly accomplished amendment form.<br /> </li><li>Original and 1 photocopy of Passport Particulars of the applicant and the husband/wife of the applicant.</li><li>Marriage Certificate from NSO that is duly authenticated by the DFA.</li><li>Processing Fee of 34SGD.</li><li>Original and 1 photocopy of IC.<br /> </li></ol> <p>Summary of Philippine Passport Amendment Process (Singapore)</p> <ol><li>Go to the Philippine Embassy in Singapore located at the far flung area of Nassim Road. Be sure to be there early.<br /> </li><li>At the main entrance, register your particulars in the log book and get a queue number.<br /> </li><li>Go to Window 1 to get the "actual" queue number. Cut off number is 150.<br /> </li><li>Wait your number to called either in window 8 or 9. We waited for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes for the number to be called.<br /> </li><li>Once called, present the requirements mentioned above. Be sure that you get you claim stub.<br /> </li><li>Pay for the amendment fee at Window 6.</li><li>Be at the embassy to claim your passport in the time and date specified in the claim stub.<br /> </li></ol>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-9640669831230933182011-01-28T21:12:00.003+08:002011-01-28T21:17:43.919+08:00Picture, Picture!Here are some pictures of our wedding. Unedited pa ito at kulang2x pa ata kase super rami naming pictures at nakaka-loka pumili.<br /><br />Sobrang nakaka-aliw itong picture nato taken by our back-up photographer. Chaotic!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TULB0g2i2qI/AAAAAAAAAaw/318Pz1rct1Q/s1600/165149_488015131332_560721332_6578538_4824715_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TULB0g2i2qI/AAAAAAAAAaw/318Pz1rct1Q/s400/165149_488015131332_560721332_6578538_4824715_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567225197299423906" border="0" /></a>Enjoy!<br /><br />Wedding Preps<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=264680&id=560721332&l=a75a2f819d">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=264680&id=560721332&l=a75a2f819d</a><br /><br />Wedding Ceremony<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=264993&id=560721332&l=edd2b8193b">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=264993&id=560721332&l=edd2b8193b</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=265488&id=560721332&l=d51585ae76">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=265488&id=560721332&l=d51585ae76</a><br /><br />Wedding Reception<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=265730&id=560721332&l=92e38a5187">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=265730&id=560721332&l=92e38a5187</a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-47809882994741666282011-01-26T14:37:00.027+08:002011-02-04T10:13:44.572+08:00Doms and Dindin Wedding Suppliers RatingsHello everyone! I still can't get over our wedding day because we are happy it was a success. Doms and I love every aspect of our wedding and it was truly a memorable and wonderful day for us.<br /><br />We are again back here in Singapore and even if we still have the "wedding hang-over", we need to go back to work and continue on with our lives together as "Mr. and Mrs. Valentin".<br /><br />Anyway, the main reason why we love our wedding and why it was a success was because of our wonderful, wonderful wedding suppliers! We cannot do it without them. Again, THANK YOU to all of our wedding suppliers.<br /><br />So, it is by right to give them credit to their job well done. Here are our supplier ratings. If there is anything unclear about our ratings, please don't hesitate to email me or PM me here.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Church and Ceremony Venue</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKD6nCNDTI/AAAAAAAAAaA/5Pz5AQddZ0g/s1600/mt.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKD6nCNDTI/AAAAAAAAAaA/5Pz5AQddZ0g/s400/mt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567157132317232434" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUK7SmjMxtI/AAAAAAAAAag/BWJCR3_In90/s1600/165378_487051241332_560721332_6565092_4406350_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUK7SmjMxtI/AAAAAAAAAag/BWJCR3_In90/s400/165378_487051241332_560721332_6565092_4406350_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567218017643579090" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * *<br /><br />We booked Mt. Carmel 13 months before our wedding. Doms and I really wanted to have our wedding in Mt. Carmel so we made sure that we book the church first. I was so happy to learn that there were no weddings before and after our alloted wedding time.<br /><br />Initial planning was not that good because the church admin were giving me different rates and the people in the church office were a little mean when I was inquiring. But nonetheless, we booked it. Enlightenment came when Bro. Eli took over the weddings in the church admin. He was nice to talk to and he was very efficient. He gave us free church flower and aisle tulle setup and we had no problems talking to him when the wedding was nearing. We had our pre-cana seminar and canonical interview there as well and Doms and I enjoyed every bit of that seminar.<br /><br />On our wedding day, I was so surprised to see how grand and beautiful Mt. Carmel was. I was afraid the lighting will be bad and that it will be too warm for my guests since the church was not aircon. But, the church was well ventilated and pleasant.<br /><br />One thing that my dad noticed in Mt. Carmel was the sound system. It wasn't that good because the church was so big and wide so our voices were vibrating all over the place. Other thatn that, everything was great with the church!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reception Venue</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Oasis Pavilion</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKDgaPdX2I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/tMrxH5PXcQY/s1600/kiss.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKDgaPdX2I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/tMrxH5PXcQY/s400/kiss.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567156682206568290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKS0yvKKcI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/iF5emazC-Qc/s1600/photo.PNG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKS0yvKKcI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/iF5emazC-Qc/s400/photo.PNG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567173525053778370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKDgclCbfI/AAAAAAAAAZw/FgFb5orGOkY/s1600/Oasis.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKDgclCbfI/AAAAAAAAAZw/FgFb5orGOkY/s400/Oasis.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567156682833948146" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * * + +<br /><br />Together with Mt. Carmel, Doms and I wanted to get Oasis as our reception venue. Aside from it very near Mt. Carmel, the pavilion was air-conned already. Perfect!<br /><br />Our first AE from Oasis was Bernadette. She was very nice to talk to and she readily answers my questions about the wedding. Too bad she resigned. But we were so happy that our wedding was transferred to Sharon Villa.<br /><br />Sharon is a jolly person! We love her and she makes sure that clients assigned to her are OK. She even emails me months before the wedding asing me if everythign is OK. I love Sharon! She made our reception planning easier.<br /><br />Our reception became as elegant as we imagined it. Thanks to the wonderful decorations and lighting and garden of Oasis! There were no weddings at the same time as ours so we had the whole place and parking to ourselves. If I had to do my wedding al over again, it will still be in Oasis.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food and Caterer</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Hizon's</span><br /><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * *<br /><br />Tied to our reception venue was our caterer Hizon's. Among all the other caterer's to choose from, we got Hizon's because they've been in the business for the longest time and I don't doubt the quality of food that they serve.<br /><br />During the wedding planning, I was so mad at Hizon's because my AE changed for like 5 times! 2 months before the wedding, the AE assigned to me resigned! Imagine how I felt when I learned that the person that I've been talking to is no longer related to the company! But everything changed when Love MAgdoza was assigned to me.<br /><br />She was very nice to talk to and calm. She knew all of the arrangements that I gave to my previous AE and I was so happy that she really focused on my wedding and made sure that everything turned out fine.<br /><br />Our reception banquet was glorious! Everyone loved the food! They particularly liked the dessert spread and chocolate fountain, na hindi man lang namin natikman ni Doms :)<br /><br />Our guests ay medyo natagal bago naka-eat kase naman na-delay ng 30 minutes yung program namin kase ang haba pala nung church ceremony namin. So, gutom na ang aming guests when the reception program started. Pero, bawi daw when they saw the food! Nasarapan sila lahat and busog daw sila.<br /><br />Doms and I were able to eat sa bridal suite sa Oasis and nasarapan nga talga kame sa food. Ayos talaga ang Hizon's. They know the business so much at talagang magaling sila.<br /><br />Table decorations and the flowers naman ay super OK rin! We added flowers sa PS tables pati sa couple's table kaya super naging maganda yung mga tables talaga.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo and Video</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Vignette</span><br /><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * * + +<br /><br />Hands down kame sa Vignette. Truly, magaling sila! They have a flair of the traditional side as well as the modern side of covering weddings. They are really talented and all of them, from Ms. Yayie, Sir Danny, Bogs and the whole crew are madaling kausap.<br /><br />I gave Doms the task of choosing who our photo and video group supplier. When we were in Manila last January 2010 for the wedding fair, he checked all of the actual sample albums of each of our short listed suppliers.<br /><br />He choose Vignette because they are "real". Real in a sense that they capture the moments in weddings and not just take shots of nonsense stuff. Also, Doms liked Vignette because they don't do a lot of editing in the pictures.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYAdVvM6I/AAAAAAAAAbY/GZzBcf7kwks/s1600/165527_10150386378135557_414033800556_17030072_5760813_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYAdVvM6I/AAAAAAAAAbY/GZzBcf7kwks/s400/165527_10150386378135557_414033800556_17030072_5760813_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569290285351908258" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUgRp-J1INI/AAAAAAAAAbA/mH4aV0xf290/s1600/WeddingErn00070.jpg"><br /></a>Our wedding day came and all of the crew members were smiling and happy when they arrived. they were smiling and cheering the whole time around during our wedding. It was easy to work with them!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUgTs6hC4yI/AAAAAAAAAbI/4tjtGk0DHEo/s1600/WeddingErn00220.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUgTs6hC4yI/AAAAAAAAAbI/4tjtGk0DHEo/s400/WeddingErn00220.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568722601586647842" border="0" /></a><br />Super saya rin when we saw our SDE! Ang galing! I never realized na magiging ganun ang flow at concept ng aming SDE! I love it! All our guests loved it!<br /><br />Here is the link of our SDE. I hope you enjoy watching it!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://vimeo.com/18935883">http://vimeo.com/18935883</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bridal Gown and Entourage Gowns</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Concha Espana Couture</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_j-ONamnI/AAAAAAAAAX4/pmzSGCAK0zQ/s1600/VT_0122.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_j-ONamnI/AAAAAAAAAX4/pmzSGCAK0zQ/s400/VT_0122.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566418322558982770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_j-Ia3hSI/AAAAAAAAAYA/NZBaqUuMoKw/s1600/VT_0258.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_j-Ia3hSI/AAAAAAAAAYA/NZBaqUuMoKw/s400/VT_0258.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566418321004791074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_kRMz_msI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ZnEgiHsZiNM/s1600/VT_0469.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_kRMz_msI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ZnEgiHsZiNM/s400/VT_0469.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566418648601434818" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUK61VJJCgI/AAAAAAAAAaY/w5NFJgA1wKw/s1600/168724_488014831332_560721332_6578531_3994933_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUK61VJJCgI/AAAAAAAAAaY/w5NFJgA1wKw/s400/168724_488014831332_560721332_6578531_3994933_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567217514754673154" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * * +<br /><br />Concha was my first and only choice to make my gown. She is easy to talk to and very patient in all my design and design changes. She lives very near our place kaya no problems if we need to go to her or if my abays need to do their fitting.<br /><br />I love all her gown creations! suitable sa lahat ng brides ang ginagawa nya! I believe that after the wedding, me and her family became friends na talaga.<br /><br />I love the texture of my gown! I love how it flows, I love how it looks! Lahat gusto ko! My ento gowns rin looked amazing! Bagay sa kanilang lahat yung gowns nila at bagay sa time of our wedding yung colors.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">On the Day Coordinator</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Touch of Magic Events</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_kktB2-jI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/GAwiU-Osmy0/s1600/VT_0263.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_kktB2-jI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/GAwiU-Osmy0/s400/VT_0263.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566418983667038770" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYA8zryYI/AAAAAAAAAbw/abBaCl6KDZ4/s1600/179313_10150386380965557_414033800556_17030123_6346561_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYA8zryYI/AAAAAAAAAbw/abBaCl6KDZ4/s400/179313_10150386380965557_414033800556_17030123_6346561_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569290293799012738" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYnFtywHI/AAAAAAAAAb4/aBRyFlbl3jg/s1600/166691_10150386379280557_414033800556_17030090_7893841_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYnFtywHI/AAAAAAAAAb4/aBRyFlbl3jg/s400/166691_10150386379280557_414033800556_17030090_7893841_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569290949025251442" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * * * + +<br />Wedding Day Rating * * * * * + +<br /><br />One of the super people that we considered during our wedding were the coordinators of TM Events. Galing! From planning, to communicating with to execution, THE BEST!<br /><br />Talagang they made our wedding a "no worry" wedding! They took charge of everything. They were very professional at ayos talga sila!<br /><br />I love TM Events! I am so happy na I got them. Special thanks to Yax and Dulce for meeting us always when we were in Manila. Hindi ko ma-describe kung gaano ako ka-thankful for making sure that everything was ok during our wedding.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYAatbhyI/AAAAAAAAAbg/vg78V3ReAcE/s1600/164760_10150386389325557_414033800556_17030276_8225539_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUoYAatbhyI/AAAAAAAAAbg/vg78V3ReAcE/s400/164760_10150386389325557_414033800556_17030276_8225539_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569290284645975842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Emcee<br />Dulce Amor Fortunado<br /><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * * * + +<br />Wedding Day Rating * * * * * + +<br /><br />We also got TM Event's emcee, Dulce Amor Fortunado. We wanted to get an emcee that our coordinator have worked with already so that they can have easy communication with the flow of our reception. Dulce's very talented! She hosts very well! Many of my relatives were asking who Dulce was because they were impressed with the way she handled our reception. Super thankful ako na I got her as my emcee.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hair and Make-Up </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Val Villarin</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_lEPMDiXI/AAAAAAAAAYY/VnY1ofAi99g/s1600/VT_0073.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_lEPMDiXI/AAAAAAAAAYY/VnY1ofAi99g/s400/VT_0073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566419525412555122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_lERXqTtI/AAAAAAAAAYg/Q1OYmsJqvUk/s1600/VT_0547.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_lERXqTtI/AAAAAAAAAYg/Q1OYmsJqvUk/s400/VT_0547.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566419525998104274" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * *<br /><br />Even if I feel na medyo pricey si Val, I made sure na I get him sa aming wedding because I know the quality of his work. I love my make-up during the wedding! Everyone was admiring how I looked during the wedding and the hair and make-up contributed well! They were the first supplier who came in our hotel preps venue and they were so efficient during the process.<br /><br />I love how my hair and make-up looked! Fan ako talaga ng airbrush make-up. Thankful rin ako na val was assiting while I was dressing up rin and that he was there to put my veil on. Panala ang pictures with my make-up and even after the wedding, I still looked great!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bridal Bouquet and Entourage Flowers</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />168 Flower Co.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_ldVb16TI/AAAAAAAAAYw/ckobrT6tgds/s1600/VT_0187.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_ldVb16TI/AAAAAAAAAYw/ckobrT6tgds/s400/VT_0187.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566419956586113330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_lpXfepSI/AAAAAAAAAZA/X-bsMUPMmi8/s1600/VT_0400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT_lpXfepSI/AAAAAAAAAZA/X-bsMUPMmi8/s400/VT_0400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566420163296666914" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * *<br /><br />Another fantastic supplier, 168 Flower Co. delivered exceptionally well. I was so surprised to see my bouquet! Super ganda! Super colorful and super duper like! Initially, I was worried sa 168 Flower because parang kulang ang communication ko with them. I just trusted my instict na OK sila based on the pictures na nakita ko sa site nila and turned out na OK na OK sila!<br /><br />All of the flowers matched the gowns of my ento! I particularly like my flowers as well! Highly recommended talaga!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Acoustic Band for Church and Reception</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Sound of Music Strings</span><br /><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * *<br /><br />I saw Sound of Music Strings in the W@W Archive. I inquired and Joel Potenciano emailed me back with their rates and some sample videos of their performances. I was immediately impressed with their performance so I got them. I never met Joel and we just email each other. I was happy he replies promptly to my questions. I gave him a list of all the song that we wanted and they performed it beautifully!<br /><br />My mom was saying that some of our guests thought na we had a CD playing but was surprised to see that we had a live band. Truly, ang ganda ng sounds ng aming wedding!<br /><br />Everybody liked my bridal march song "Kailangan Kita" duet and most of them were touched.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bridal Car</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />JCA Vintage and Classic Cars</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKElK5SBUI/AAAAAAAAAaI/h1SQQH55LwM/s1600/VT_0493.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUKElK5SBUI/AAAAAAAAAaI/h1SQQH55LwM/s400/VT_0493.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567157863497991490" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: N/A<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * *<br /><br />Everybody loved my classic Cadillac bridal car. This was a gift from my mom. I initially booked a simple Ford Everest from fly to Manila as our Bridal but my mom wanted a classic vintage car so she and my ate were the ones who contacted Ms. Tess for the Cadillac.<br /><br />People were taking pictures of the car even when it was parked in front of Astoria. I was proud of my bridal! Pero, medyo nakaka-kaba lang yung driver.<br /><br />He was cruising along Edsa when we were on our way to the church at ang bilis nya magpa-takbo ng sasakyan! All the while ang pagkaka-alam ko ay mabagal ang Cadillac pero si Manong driver, sobrang bilis magmaneho, parang nagmamadali! Hay, super kabado kame! But anything else, OK lang.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bride and Groom's Family Transportation</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Fly to Manila</span><br /><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * *<br /><br />We already hired Fly to Manila before so we know what to expect from them. We know that we need to remind them ahead of time para maalala nila yung event namin. So, that's what we did. No worries ako with Fly to Manila because we know that their cars are clean at the drivers are OK.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding Additional Give Aways</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Swell Sweets</span><br /><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * * *<br />Wedding Day Day Greeting: * * * * *<br /><br />I super love our additional guest give-aways. It was really hard for us to find a cookie supplier na mura at maganda creations. That's why we searched endlessly for a cookie maker. Good thing I found Swell Sweets.<br /><br />Ang sarap ng cookie nila! Tapos patok sa mga guests ko yung cookie aka table number place card namin. I have a cousin who was going "table to table" asking for more cookies to other guests! That's how he loved the cookies.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUobZtlyB3I/AAAAAAAAAcA/N9pFFyw-Xyc/s1600/Guest%2BGiveaways%2BSwell%2BSweets.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUobZtlyB3I/AAAAAAAAAcA/N9pFFyw-Xyc/s400/Guest%2BGiveaways%2BSwell%2BSweets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569294017745782642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ67qEpPQI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/QNt_KzCyAmQ/s1600/photo%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ67qEpPQI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/QNt_KzCyAmQ/s400/photo%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567147254707993858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ67Ut4XMI/AAAAAAAAAZI/OStX2YRaAZI/s1600/photo%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ67Ut4XMI/AAAAAAAAAZI/OStX2YRaAZI/s400/photo%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567147248975371458" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding Abubots (Wedding Cord, Candles, Matches, Bible)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Ate Jiji Oblena Panao</span><br /><br />Pre-Wedding Day: * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * *<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ7z7DlKvI/AAAAAAAAAZg/vpaSAqft9uY/s1600/VT_0036.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ7z7DlKvI/AAAAAAAAAZg/vpaSAqft9uY/s400/VT_0036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567148221339609842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ7z3DN72I/AAAAAAAAAZo/PdUuJ0Y7NkM/s1600/VT_0037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ7z3DN72I/AAAAAAAAAZo/PdUuJ0Y7NkM/s400/VT_0037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567148220264345442" border="0" /></a><br />We are so thankful we have friends from our parish DSP who helped us during the wedding. I asked Ate Jiji to make our wedding accessories because I know she has a talent for doing so. Everything turned out great! She even gave us our wedding cord for free. Thanks Ate Jiji!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding Invites</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Written in Ink (WINK)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ7zrCaG3I/AAAAAAAAAZY/T9WjDeduk48/s1600/VT_0012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUJ7zrCaG3I/AAAAAAAAAZY/T9WjDeduk48/s400/VT_0012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567148217039723378" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * *<br /><br />We were not very particular with the invites. We didn;t want to spend much on invites that's why we got the cheapest invite maker that we can find in the Wedding FAir that we attended.<br /><br />Our wedding invites cost 52 pesos each. Not bad for a great invitation. We love the colors and the way it was printed. Medyo toxic nga lang puntahan yung office ng WINK.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hotel Preparation Venue</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Astoria Plaza</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUK7uiJUKiI/AAAAAAAAAao/s5jk0ziPVhc/s1600/180715_486487491332_560721332_6555102_5445637_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TUK7uiJUKiI/AAAAAAAAAao/s5jk0ziPVhc/s400/180715_486487491332_560721332_6555102_5445637_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567218497497606690" border="0" /></a><br />Pre-Wedding Rating: * * * *<br />Wedding Day Rating: * * * * *<br /><br />We booked Astoria Plaza through AsiaTravel. We were lucky enough to have the big rooms during our wedding. Ang galing kase all of our suppliers fit well sa rooms namin.<br /><br />We got a 2-bedroom suite for me and Doms' family. Ang nakaka-aliw pa dito ay my other family members were also got a room in Astoria!<br /><br />I love Astoria because they are not very strict to the number of people going in and out of the rooms. Siguro as long as you don't make too much noise, OK lang sa kanila.<br /><br />Niti-Griti Stuff<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Breakfst and Lunch</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rufo's and Amber's</span><br />We ordered breakfast for ou suppliers from Rufo's. We love their food prices and ang sarap talaga sa kanila. For the lunch naman, we ordered from Amber's. Panalo meals nila kase ang dami!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lechon</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elar's</span><br />Hands down to Elar's. Truly and sarap ng lechon nila. This was the first food na tinikman ko when we sat down sa couple's table. Super crispy at sarap ng lechon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coffee Catering</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kafe Cafe</span><br />We super love the idea of having a coffee caterer because we have a lunch reception. Mahilig yung family ko sa coffee so I asked my HS buddy Anj, owner of Kafe Cafe, to serve coffee. Theye were 5 or 6 variants of hot and cold coffee and all of my guests loved it! Medyo bitin nga kase 100 cups lang ni order namin. Pero at least, ubos paninda nila. Thanks Anj!<br /><br />Click d' Fun Photobooth<br />This photobooth was one of our freebies sa Oasis package. Brenda, the owner of Click d' Fun, was easy to talk to. The design and layout of our picture was nice!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TULKzFvaAHI/AAAAAAAAAa4/0VQvb-tVrEE/s1600/167801_186945774666404_100000529478001_642911_4600806_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TULKzFvaAHI/AAAAAAAAAa4/0VQvb-tVrEE/s400/167801_186945774666404_100000529478001_642911_4600806_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567235068446507122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-20502717923739562992011-01-25T16:06:00.002+08:002011-01-25T16:08:38.099+08:00We Are Married!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E33J5WDI/AAAAAAAAAXo/Lm27pjND9GY/s1600/IMG_0412.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E33J5WDI/AAAAAAAAAXo/Lm27pjND9GY/s400/IMG_0412.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566032284709640242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E3mtZOsI/AAAAAAAAAXg/qL4pqVXkGWE/s1600/IMG_0411.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E3mtZOsI/AAAAAAAAAXg/qL4pqVXkGWE/s400/IMG_0411.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566032280295127746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E3beUqXI/AAAAAAAAAXY/0LCXPxbaeTg/s1600/IMG_0410.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E3beUqXI/AAAAAAAAAXY/0LCXPxbaeTg/s400/IMG_0410.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566032277279123826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E4J4cDYI/AAAAAAAAAXw/isfbWZR-nvs/s1600/IMG_0413.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TT6E4J4cDYI/AAAAAAAAAXw/isfbWZR-nvs/s400/IMG_0413.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566032289736691074" border="0" /></a>-<br />Doms and I came from two different worlds and backgrounds.<br /><br />He likes salty, I like sweet! He likes drawing and I like writing. He's obsessed with photography, I breathe letters.<br /><br />But just as the opposite winds turns, the magic of true love unfolds and made 2 hearts beating in a different tone, hum in harmony.<br /><br />We cannot thank everyone enough for making our wedding the best day of our lives. Everyone who came and shared this day with us contributed in making our wedding memorable.<br /><br />To our dear suppliers, we are so thankful for your help. Every aspect was a success and we really thank each one of you from the bottom of our hearts.<br /><br />To our dear guests, friends and specially our families, THANK YOU for guiding all through out the planning. And thank you for being there with us during our wedding day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 167px; height: 27px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-67112197137858626572011-01-01T22:48:00.004+08:002011-01-01T22:52:49.216+08:00DIO: Wedding MisalOne of the things that Doms and I agreed to do by ourselves is our wedding misal. With the help of my expertise of using MS Word, I was able to print our wedding misal.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TR8_cprM0wI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/f0hFACByCKc/s1600/Misal.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TR8_cprM0wI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/f0hFACByCKc/s400/Misal.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557230226654417666" border="0" /></a><br />10 pieces were made already so, 50 pieces more to go!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; width: 155px; height: 25px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-4013273578094779542010-12-29T15:09:00.007+08:002010-12-29T15:34:20.914+08:00Guest Book LayoutI am so happy with our guest book layout! Not only is it beautiful, it was extra special because Doms was the one who designed it.<br /><br />We liked our initial guest book layout from Vignette but we were thinking of another concept and design so I asked Vignette if it's OK if we create our own design. They agreed! So Doms is tasked to create and design our guest book.<br /><br />I am so proud of Doms! He created our guest book for 2 nights only and it turned out to be amazing! He sacrificed his PS3 and Star Craft II hours and poured his attention to our guest book. Thanks baby!<br /><br />So, I'm sharing our guest book design here. I hope you like it!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrhsuSTUcI/AAAAAAAAAWY/mR8vA09OU9M/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrhsuSTUcI/AAAAAAAAAWY/mR8vA09OU9M/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556001248770216386" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Front Page. This is similar to our Save the Date Card.<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-style: italic;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrhs-mHS7I/AAAAAAAAAWg/FCCkIyMQYJ4/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B2-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 495px; height: 196px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrhs-mHS7I/AAAAAAAAAWg/FCCkIyMQYJ4/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B2-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556001253148281778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Page 2 - 3. Too bad the coffee cup and and frappe sketch is not seen properly. I can't post high-res photos here.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrhtEmzapI/AAAAAAAAAWo/6jhb8g06Noo/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B4-5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 505px; height: 199px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrhtEmzapI/AAAAAAAAAWo/6jhb8g06Noo/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B4-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556001254761786002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Page 4 - 5. The text is not that clear.<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjN_lFiLI/AAAAAAAAAWw/EbCNgpN-eyQ/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B6-7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 507px; height: 201px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjN_lFiLI/AAAAAAAAAWw/EbCNgpN-eyQ/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B6-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556002919859718322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Page 6 - 7<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjOAjMngI/AAAAAAAAAW4/juI5ZT-fZI0/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B8-9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 501px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjOAjMngI/AAAAAAAAAW4/juI5ZT-fZI0/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B8-9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556002920120229378" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Page 8 - 9</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjOZq6R7I/AAAAAAAAAXA/FtEze55gfy0/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjOZq6R7I/AAAAAAAAAXA/FtEze55gfy0/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556002926863468466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Page 10</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjOv-7VpI/AAAAAAAAAXI/hIVG0QGg6cQ/s1600/guest%2Bbook%2B11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRrjOv-7VpI/AAAAAAAAAXI/hIVG0QGg6cQ/s400/guest%2Bbook%2B11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556002932853003922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Book Page 11<br /></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-80723358028236373132010-12-22T09:48:00.005+08:002010-12-22T10:30:28.417+08:0024 Days to Go!It's exactly 24 days to go before our wedding and I've been very busy with work and the wedding preps that I totally forgot to update our wedding blog. So, now that I have some free time in my hands, I'm abusing it by updating our accomplishments for the wedding.<br /><br />Let's start with our additional guest give-aways. We have our main give-away which is the photobooth but my dad suggested that we have a separate give-away for our older guests, like my lola, who has problems walking already. So, Doms and I searched endlessly for an additional guest give away and I emailed each one of them and inqired.<br /><br />I was able to find <a href="http://swellsweets.multiply.com/">Swell Sweets</a> online. Swell Sweets is owned and managed by Gel Colet. Her specialty is baking and her creations are wonderful! I saw her cookie designs and I instanly fell in love with it! She gave us a quote and it was right for our budget so we got her to make our cookie give-aways.<br /><br />Our cookie design is like this, see image below, but of course the main color is purple!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRFbpBuQAiI/AAAAAAAAAV8/o4y39VK-4do/s1600/Swell%2BSweets%2BSample%2BCookies.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRFbpBuQAiI/AAAAAAAAAV8/o4y39VK-4do/s400/Swell%2BSweets%2BSample%2BCookies.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553320575919718946" border="0" /></a><br />I initially wanted to use our cookie give-away as our place card holders, where the table number of each guest is printed, but we haven't finalized it yet. Doms will be making the Thank You card taht will go along with our cookie give-away. I'm sure it will look great!<br /><br />Next stop is our wedding ring. Doms and I were not very worried about finding a wedding ring because they are hundreds of jewelry stores here in Singapore and we see them everywhere. So, we just let time pass by and decided to buy the ring in December. This is where we went wrong.<br /><br />Looking for a wedding ring is as hard as looking for needle in a haystack! Everything matters in searching for a ring. From how it looks like in our finger to how it goes along with my engagement ring. We really underestimated the power of searching for the "right" wedding ring.<br /><br />Then we saw this wedding band in <a href="http://www.takajewellery.com.sg/">Taka</a>, ION Orchard. Shempre, epal yung engaement ring ko kase sinama ko sa picture :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc0aPV1AYL0rIgZG-nDqz6kUvML8xkG1Nx7IWUg2rTn_6j58TEt8vAeG-mJIHQaWxNg1QiQXpLR3nAPyDB_x40VA3Xeu9cDX1KO7LwEtURN4LvvfHIO-ykNVjBrbIDHZ5AGAddzVu5gM/s1600/wedding+ring+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc0aPV1AYL0rIgZG-nDqz6kUvML8xkG1Nx7IWUg2rTn_6j58TEt8vAeG-mJIHQaWxNg1QiQXpLR3nAPyDB_x40VA3Xeu9cDX1KO7LwEtURN4LvvfHIO-ykNVjBrbIDHZ5AGAddzVu5gM/s400/wedding+ring+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553323328468469282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRFgfYfEzcI/AAAAAAAAAWM/vFRYaf_DyS8/s1600/wedding%2Bring%2B2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TRFgfYfEzcI/AAAAAAAAAWM/vFRYaf_DyS8/s400/wedding%2Bring%2B2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553325907789532610" border="0" /></a>We tried it on and we instantly loved it! The rings were thick just like what Doms wanted. The bands are made of 18K White Gold with a .3 CT diamond on each ring. What's best is we had a great deal and discount for the rings.<br /><br />For Doms' wedding band the price was 1,350 sgd (45,562 php) and was discounted to 950 sgd (32,062 php) while my ring costs 950 sgd (31,9884 php) to 800 sgd (27,000 php). We were computing our savings and we immediately bought it because it's really value for money.<br /><br />Next stop, Doms and I need to search for our wedding shoes and he needs to buy his belt, his inner shirt for his barong and his perfume.<br /><br />So that's it for now! Until our next wedding accomplishment :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 161px; height: 26px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-58630219221623307632010-11-22T13:11:00.002+08:002010-11-22T13:31:45.273+08:00Pre-Cana Seminar and Canonical InterviewOur 5-day vacation in Manila last 13 to 17 November was so fast! Every single day was filled with schedules and meetings for the wedding.<br /><br />Pre-Cana Seminar<br />Mt. Carmel Church<br />November 13, 2010<br /><br />Our first stop was our Pre-Cana seminar in Mt. Carmel. Doms and I were both so tired from the flight that we had the night before. We arrived in Manila at 4am and we need to be in Mt. Carmel at 8:00 am for the seminar.<br /><br />Naturally, we were sleepy. But, as the day progressed and the different speakers of the seminar came in, we became interested in the seminar and we honestly had a good time.<br /><br />There were about 16 couples in the seminar. The first part of the seminar was sharing to everyone in the room how we met and what made us decide that this person beside me is the person I will marry. We heard a lot of stories and we really enjoyed each one of them. I particulrly liked our sharing because i love sharing our love story. I even recorded what we said!<br /><br />Anyway, after lunch, the session tackled on human sexuality. The person in charge of the talk was so funny that we didn't feel sleepy at all!<br /><br />The afternoon session was our favorite. It talked about family planning and some tips and secrets on how to make couple's sex life interesting. We were laughing all through out the session!<br /><br />The day concluded and Doms and I were fetched by my family and we ate dinner in Banaple and then wew ent staright to meet Doms' friends.<br /><br />Canonical Interview<br />Mt. Carmel Church<br />November 16, 2010<br /><br />Just before leaving for Singapore, we had a canonical interview with the parish priest of Mt. Carmel. At the same time, we also submitted the required documents asked fromb oth of us. We also paid Mt. Carmel in full already.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 149px; height: 24px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-28628980875200651172010-10-07T10:59:00.003+08:002010-10-12T09:35:55.677+08:00100 Days Before the WeddingIt's 100 days to go before our big day and I have mixed emotions. Not because I'm marrying Doms, but because of our pending stuff or tasks for the wedding. To get me into the "lovey-dovey" mood, I decided to have a wedding countdown starting today.<br /><br />* I changed the process of my wedding countdown. I'll make it by 10's.<br /><br />This countdown is not just an ordinary countdown. I will be posting love quotes that I feel I can relate to.<br /><br />So here it goes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TK09olQ2yqI/AAAAAAAAAVs/X3zUwtj0nz8/s1600/100.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 209px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TK09olQ2yqI/AAAAAAAAAVs/X3zUwtj0nz8/s400/100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525140085260339874" border="0" /></a>Next countdown post will be on the 90 days before the wedding. But in my FB account, I was able to continue the countdown.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 137px; height: 22px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-66537109753099828492010-09-29T13:11:00.002+08:002010-09-29T13:16:45.204+08:00Tawag sa KasalJust got news from my family and friends that our marriage banns has been mentioned during Sunday Masses in our Parish Church in North Fairview. It kinda makes me "kilig" when they told me the news.<br /><blockquote><span style="font-style: italic;">"Tawag sa kasal: Diviña S. Tutaan, anak nina Luis J. Tutaan at Zenaida S. Tutaan, na nakatira sa North Fairview QC ay ikakasal kay Alvin Dominic B. Valentin, anak nina Dominador D. Valentin at Rosario B. Valentin na taga Makati City, sa ika-15th na Enero 2011."<br /></span></blockquote>I can't believe I even told my dad to record it! But of course he refused.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 155px; height: 25px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-71658082806812011702010-09-27T09:25:00.010+08:002010-10-07T10:54:50.474+08:00100 Days To Go!!!Our wedding is really fast approaching and I thought of putting up a list of all our accomplishments. At least, we will have a working list of the the things that we still need to finish or finalize during our next Manila visit in November.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Church</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />Our Lady of Mt. Carmel</span><br /><br />We already paid the 50% of the total amount of the church. By November, we will be paying the church fee in full already. My dad asked Bro. Eli, the new person in charge of weddings in Mt. Carmel, about the additional tulle design for the aisle and I was so happy to know that he gave it to us for free!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> Have our misalette approved by Mt. Carmel and pay the additional fees we incurred for the additional Ninongs and Ninangs<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Pre-Cana Seminar</span><br /><br />Doms and I are scheduled to have our Pre-Cana Seminar in Mt. Carmel on November 13, 2010. We were both surprised to know that the seminar will take up our whole day from 8:00am to 5:00 pm. Good luck naman samin! We will arrive from SG ng Nov. 13 ng 4:00am tapos by 8:00 am dapat nasa Mt. Carmel na kame for our seminar.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Canonical Interview</span><br /><br />Just the same, we scheduled ourselves for the canonical interview in Mt. Carmel on November 16, 2010. Together with the interview, we will be handing out all our required documents to Mt. Carmel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task: </span>Marriage Banns of Doms and Dindin in my parish is OK and paid already. On Doms parish, it will be ready by end of October together with Doms' cedula. We also need 2 pcs of 2 x 2 pictures each.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Reception</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oasis Pavilion</span></span><br /><br />75% paid already. I am really super blessed that Sharon is our AE in Oasis Pavilion. From time to time, she emails me and asks me updates about the wedding or asks us how we are and if we are excited. It's so nice to know that she takes time to ask out what we might need. We already paid half of the total amount of the wedding reception and I am happy that slowly but surely, we are getting that already.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> Last payment and security deposit to be passed one week before the wedding.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Hizon's</span><br />Chrissy, our AE from Hizon's gave me the updated version of our contract. I am really happy that she takes time to answer my emails and revise our contract to what we wanted.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> Ask Chrissy how much we need to add if I add my Lola in the PS table. We need to go to Hizon's to pay for the additional flowers, decorations and lechon carving station that we added. Also, ask Chrissy if we need to buy toasting wine for the Best Man Toast and if Hizon's will provide the chapagne glass.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Lechon</span><br />Doms and I decided that we will get Lydia's Lechon for our wedding. I already got the price of the lechon that we wanted and booked the waiter and carving station from Hizon's to chop the lechon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> Reserve and pay for the Lechon this November.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Coffee Bar</span><br />When Anj was here last weekend, she mentioned that she upgraded our coffee cups for the PS table to ceramic cups. I was really thankful that Anj was here in SG and that she is my friend!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wedding Cake, PS Giveaways and Additional Guest Give-Away</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">s</span><br />We are still choosing between Estrel's Caramel Cake or Joy San Gabriel Cakes. I asked Doms last night and he likes Estrel's more. If we chose Estrel's, I will buying at least 14 round cakes for the Ninong and Ninangs and buy cake slices for the guests. Or, I can order Joy's Mini Cakes for the Ninongs and Ninangs and just separate the additional guest give-aways.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task: DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THIS on November!!! This is the hardest part so far!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Wedding Bridal and Ento Gowns</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Concha Espana</span><br />I will have my 2nd fitting with Concha this November and I am so excited already. Concha told me that my gown will be almost done by that time already. Except for the French Lace top. She will sample on me this November the different lace top designs that she wanted for me. I am really excited! We have paid 50% of the total amount for the gowns.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> Ask Concha the style of the hair piece that she will give me as well as the pillow colors for the ring, arrhea and bible.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wedding Shoes for Bride and Groom</span><br />I am not yet decided whether I will buy my wedding shoes here or in Manila or if I will have it custom made by Abbylyns or Perfect Match. The wedding shoes is not my priority. As long as the shoes are comfy and not that high, I'm OK with it. On the other hand, Doms wanted to buy his shoes here in SG<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Groom's Barong and Pants</span><br />Doms will be having his barong custom made by my Dad's barong maker.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task: </span>Go to Rico's shop and buy the barong tela and pants tela and have Doms measurement taken this November.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Wedding Accessories</span><br />Ate Jiji just informed me that by November, our candles, bible and matches will be ready already. I am so excited to see it!!! I hope it is just how I imagined it. She made the wedding cord and gave it to us a gift. Thanks Ate Jiji!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> Meet with Ate Jiji and pay for the stuff that she made. Also, buy the arrhea and the coins for the arhea in Wedding Library this November.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Bridal Prep Dress</span><br />I want to have a bridal prep dress instead of using a robe on the wedding day. I'm thinking of buying a cute dress for that but I am not yet sure if I will buy it here or in Manila.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Photo and Video</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />Vignette</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> We haven't finalized our pictures yet for our wedding guest book. Doms and I need to choose 20 to 25 pictures from our prenup pictorial with Boggs. We also need to choose which song we want for our On-site Video. We have paid 50% of the full amount already.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">On the Day Coordinator</span><br /><br />Touch of Magic Events</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task: </span>We've paid 50% of the full amount already. We need to meet with Dione and the rest of our OTD team. I need to tell them about the wedding scheduled ahead of us on our wedding day. They need to come-up with a plan to make sure that the people from the previous wedding is out by 10:15am so that my guests will be comfortable. Also, I need to ask about the RSVP service that they offered me before.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reception Entertainment</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sound of Music Strings Co.</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> I need to tell them about the wedding scheduled ahead of us on our wedding day. They need to make sure that they can setup on time for my wedding. We've paid the reservation fee for the group and the rest will be paid on the day of the event.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flowers</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">168 Flower Co.</span></span><br />I just emailed Mich and told her that I want an additional teddy bear for our flower girl. I am excited for Friah already! I'm sure she will love the flowers I chose for her. We are 50% paid here already.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hair and Make Up</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Val Villarin</span></span><br />I am done with my trial make-up already and I love it so much! I just need to email Val and remind him of the wedding. During my prenup, I've paid almost 75% of the total amount of the package that I got.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Wedding Preps Venue</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Astoria Plaza</span><br /></span>I've booked Astoria quite early. I used the Asia Travel site so I can get a discount.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Wedding Transportation</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fly to Manila</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> I need to call Ronnie to let him know about the choice of flowers that we want for the bridal car<span style="font-style: italic;">. </span>We have paid 50% of the total amount already.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Others</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding Rings<br /></span></span><span><span>Doms and I still haven't decided if we will buy our rings here in Singapore or if we will buy it in Manila this November.</span></span><span><span> One good thing about buying the rings here in SG is that my engagement ring has a wedding ring partner that will match it and that will be really cute. But, if we buy it here, we need to pay for it in cash. Whereas if we buy it in Manila, we can have the payment done in installment.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Crew Meals</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Task:</span> I need to decide which crew emal supplier I will get. I need to count how many suppliers we need to accommodate for food for both the preps and the actual reception itself. I am choosing between CCME or Ambers for the crew meals.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">DIY</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pending Tasks:</span> Doms and I need to finish our STD printing, Table Number printing, Escort card, Photo Booth, Thank You card designs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 143px; height: 23px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-64268625187205755752010-09-20T11:01:00.002+08:002010-09-20T11:12:23.999+08:00...and the Groom Got a Ticket AlreadyI am so happy that I was able to buy Doms his ticket for our wedding already. Thanks to Cebu Pacific for having a seat sale, again, from SG-MNL-SG.<br /><br />Initially, I was the only one who bought a ticket for our wedding because Doms was still not sure about his schedule. He wasn't sure what day he can go home. So, we let the months pass until he finally said that he can go home at January 13, 2011.<br /><br />Yeay! My Groom is coming!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 149px; height: 24px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-46276717595346334132010-09-16T11:23:00.003+08:002010-09-16T13:03:27.064+08:00All About DocumentsOK, I've been very busy talking about my different accomplishments for the wedding that I left out one of most important thing or requirement for the wedding: The Documents.<br /><br />I hear a lot of couples complaining about how hard it is to get documents for the wedding. I couldn't agree more! What makes it worse is that Doms and I are both based here in Singapore and we need to rely on our parents to do the errands.<br /><br />I'd like to thank my mom and dad and Doms' mom and dad who did all the painstaking tasks of getting our wedding documents ready.<br /><br />I cannot get into so much details about the marriage license application because of personal reasons but, everything that the church requires are all ready for submission to the church.<br /><br />What we have pending now are the following:<br />- Marriage Banns forms from both our parishes. The reason is this will take at least 3 weeks because the banns should be published for 3 weeks.<br />- Permission to Marry on Doms' side is still with his mom and I think will be sent together with marriage banns form.<br />- CEDULA<br /><br />There, aside from the 2 forms mentioned above, all our docs are more or less complete already. We need to submit these forms to Mt. Carmel during our Canonical Interview.<br /><br />As for our other docs...<br />- Marriage License = check!<br />- Birth Cert of Doms and Dindin = check!<br />- CENOMAR = check!<br />- Baptismal Cert of Doms and Dindin = check!<br />- Confirmation Cert of Doms and Dindin = check!<br /><br />WE are really ready to go! Hahahaha... Excited much!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 155px; height: 25px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-35231114325399177692010-09-15T22:03:00.007+08:002010-09-15T22:34:43.806+08:00Our Save The Date Card is HereJust like what I said in my previous post, it's exactly 4 months from now and our wedding is here already. And what way to celebrate this is by sharing to all of you our Save The Date Card.<br /><br />Doms and I have spent a lot of nights creating our STD card. I truly thank Doms for allotting his time and creativity in our STD card. We will be sending our design to Vista Print SG for printing and hopefully after 14 days we will get our actual STD card.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please don't mind bleed marks and color bar on top of the images. This was originally saved in PDF version for printing but I just converted it to JPEG for this blog post.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TJDVaQZ6TeI/AAAAAAAAAVM/mTAyAPXPiqU/s1600/savethedate_front.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 373px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TJDVaQZ6TeI/AAAAAAAAAVM/mTAyAPXPiqU/s400/savethedate_front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517144190585818594" border="0" /></a>Save The Date Front<br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TJDVa6UYjrI/AAAAAAAAAVU/TqMWKue5vSE/s1600/savethedate_back.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 359px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TJDVa6UYjrI/AAAAAAAAAVU/TqMWKue5vSE/s400/savethedate_back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517144201836924594" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Save The Date Back<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; width: 174px; height: 28px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-90632618071262359282010-09-15T10:16:00.002+08:002010-09-15T10:21:17.523+08:00Exactly 4 Months to Go Before the Bugs Kiss<div class="post-content"><div class="snap_preview"><div class="post-content"> <div class="snap_preview"><p>Today is September 15, 2010 and it's exactly 4 months before our wedding!<br /></p><p>I’m not talking nonsense here. I checked our wedding tickler and it says:</p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TJAteRgiu8I/AAAAAAAAAVE/EitAxeiYQAg/s1600/kissingbugs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 76px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TJAteRgiu8I/AAAAAAAAAVE/EitAxeiYQAg/s400/kissingbugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516959541648079810" border="0" /></a></p> <p>The bugs are so close to each other already! I’m so excited our wedding is nearing already. I love the wedding preps especially the part when I annoy Doms and ask him to do the artwork of our Save The Date Cards, table numbers etc.</p> <p>I’m also excited about the fact that when we go for a short trip to Manila this November, we can finalize a lot of things already like Doms’ barong, wedding cake, PS give-aways and the likes. We will also have our pre-cana seminar and canonical interview in those days.</p> <p>How time flies!</p> </div> </div> <p>The bugs are so close to each other already! I’m so excited our wedding is nearing already. I love the wedding preps especially the part when I annoy Doms and ask him to do the artwork of our Save The Date Cards, table numbers etc.</p> <p>I’m also excited about the fact that when we go for a short trip to Manila this November, we can finalize a lot of things already like Doms’ barong, wedding cake, PS give-aways and the likes. We will also have our pre-cana seminar and canonical interview in those days.</p> <p>How time flies!</p> </div> </div>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-23314327048862996792010-09-10T11:22:00.005+08:002010-09-13T10:36:04.795+08:00Trial Hair and Make-UpI was so happy to see my trial hair and make-up in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27549&id=100000202315952#%21/profile.php?id=100000202315952&ref=ts">Val Villarin's Facebook</a> account. Haha, my make-up wasn't that clear or seen in our prenup pictures that's why I'm posting it here again.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TImlpCjHs6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/LEgTEc79msQ/s1600/40439_147285575288185_100000202315952_436605_1228449_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 201px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TImlpCjHs6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/LEgTEc79msQ/s400/40439_147285575288185_100000202315952_436605_1228449_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515121343169278882" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TImlpuaYFrI/AAAAAAAAAU0/_LOvtM2Gm3I/s1600/40439_147285581954851_100000202315952_436607_1555287_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 199px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TImlpuaYFrI/AAAAAAAAAU0/_LOvtM2Gm3I/s400/40439_147285581954851_100000202315952_436607_1555287_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515121354943764146" border="0" /></a><br />I thank Val for the wonderful make-up. I can't wait for how I will look like during my wedding!!! I'm sure I'm gonna look great!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 167px; height: 27px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-19442086469194704102010-09-07T10:00:00.005+08:002010-09-07T10:28:13.102+08:00Honeymoon Time!!!I am really, really blessed to have relatives who are so nice and generous. My sister Ate Bern, who is a nurse and is based in Ireland gave us a wonderful gift for our wedding.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIWhWZtRrhI/AAAAAAAAAUU/6jicqrzq3K4/s1600/macau.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 221px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIWhWZtRrhI/AAAAAAAAAUU/6jicqrzq3K4/s400/macau.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513990725015023122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIWhW2X91yI/AAAAAAAAAUc/TPwWkO44VTk/s1600/macau_sky-tower.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 359px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIWhW2X91yI/AAAAAAAAAUc/TPwWkO44VTk/s400/macau_sky-tower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513990732710270754" border="0" /></a>Pictures taken from http://www.claireraborar.com/travel/<br /></div><br />Yes!!! An all expense paid trip for 2 to Macau!!! Yeay!!! We will be staying in Emperor Hotel Executive Room. This hotel is walking distance to MGM Macau and other great places and casinos.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIWi05qIUpI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ZjdCss_ZoW8/s1600/emperor-macau.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIWi05qIUpI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ZjdCss_ZoW8/s400/emperor-macau.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513992348499464850" border="0" /></a><br />We are thinking of riding the ferry to go to Hong Kong so Doms can visit Hong Kong Disneyland as well.<br /><br />Even if I've been to Macau and Hong Kong already, this will be different mainly because this is my honeymoon!!! And I am with Doms.<br /><br />I am totally excited!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 137px; height: 22px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-14802773368825472742010-09-03T16:47:00.002+08:002010-09-03T17:47:04.557+08:00Wedding TranspoLast Friday, we were able to give our reservation for the bridal car, bride's family and groom's family transportation. We got the services of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.flytomanilacarcondo.multiply.com/">Fly To Manila</a> and I'm sure they are a good find.<br /><br />During my summer vacation in Manila last March, we rented Fly to Manila's Ford Everest. My sister was the one who coordinated with Ronnie Navarette, the owner or Fly to Manila. They were easy to talk too and he easily answers the calls of my sister if she has a question. I forgot the name of the driver assigned to us but he was nice.<br /><br />The Everest that we rented came on time and it was new and clean. That's why, I made sure that for the wedding, I will get their services.<br /><br />For my bridal car, I choose the Black Fortuner. For my family, I picked the Ford Everest while for Doms family I picked the Red Urvan.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIDD6cFZEBI/AAAAAAAAAUE/zAmTBZF0gxA/s1600/flytomanila1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIDD6cFZEBI/AAAAAAAAAUE/zAmTBZF0gxA/s400/flytomanila1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512621352640122898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIDD62OU_gI/AAAAAAAAAUM/LiRpBREkemo/s1600/flytomanila2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TIDD62OU_gI/AAAAAAAAAUM/LiRpBREkemo/s400/flytomanila2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512621359656926722" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 137px; height: 22px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-23527756638694980402010-08-30T20:49:00.004+08:002010-08-30T21:00:10.715+08:00Now, Meet Our Emcee and Our AE from OasisThis was a long overdue post. The reason: my brother took a while before uploading the pictures. Anyway, during our short Pinas vacation, we also met with our emcee, <a href="http://www.virmalynnemagbanua.multiply.com/">Virma Magbanua</a>.<br /><br />Virma was our chosen emcee because I like how she talks when I called her up. She was nice and easy to talk to and she has a bubbly personality. We discussed the flow of our wedding reception and I love her ideas and her suggestions.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THup--C5NDI/AAAAAAAAATs/P0dX-UY8A3Q/s1600/virma1"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THup--C5NDI/AAAAAAAAATs/P0dX-UY8A3Q/s400/virma1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511185468290053170" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THup_Btt98I/AAAAAAAAAT0/9rT4TeIR53g/s1600/virma2"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THup_Btt98I/AAAAAAAAAT0/9rT4TeIR53g/s400/virma2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511185469274978242" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I really excited on how Virma will host our reception. I'm very sure that she will be very good and our reception program will be a blast!<br /><br />Now, I'd like you to meet our ever "makulit" and "masiyahin" AE from Oasis, Sharon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuql3WBv4I/AAAAAAAAAT8/ePT3z5seqeo/s1600/sharon1"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuql3WBv4I/AAAAAAAAAT8/ePT3z5seqeo/s400/sharon1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511186136506154882" border="0" /></a>Sharon was the one who took over my account when our previous AE left the company. I must say, she did a wonderful job in covering everything. She readily replies to my emails and she answers them in details. The other day, she emailed me and she was asking if everything is OK with the wedding preps. Now, that's what I call "ma-alaga"!<br /><br />I am really blessed that my suppliers are all cooperative. Thanks God for this blessing and I hope that everythig goes well on the day of the wedding itself.<br /></div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; width: 180px; height: 29px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-6424984035234239622010-08-30T16:23:00.005+08:002010-08-30T16:35:12.276+08:00Just Adding Something WonderfulI've been thinking and thinking of an additional souvenir for our wedding. I searched endlessly in different blogs of what we can add. I want something cute, personalized and has a double purpose, meaning souvenir + place card or escort card.<br /><br />And I found this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THtrfcYx5-I/AAAAAAAAATE/UWoLEqweEeE/s1600/19.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THtrfcYx5-I/AAAAAAAAATE/UWoLEqweEeE/s400/19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511116756958177250" border="0" /></a><br />PINWHEELS!!!<br /><br />I love the idea of pinwheels as an added souvenir. It's colorful and easy to create. I'm planning this to be our DIY for the wedding. Since I will be in Manila a week before the wedding, I can occupy myself with doing 200 pieces of pinwheels with my mom, sister and other friends.<br /><br />I also found this wonderful idea to add with the pinwheels, RIBBON WANDS!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THts0WIc_NI/AAAAAAAAATM/oltQweDAfGU/s1600/20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THts0WIc_NI/AAAAAAAAATM/oltQweDAfGU/s400/20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511118215567965394" border="0" /></a>My guests can wave these ribbon wands as we go out the church. This will look amazing in photographs and it can be fun to DIY as well.<br /><br />I am very excited to start doing my intended DIY projects. If only I can find a place to buy round and smooth dowels here in Singapore. Oh well, kung wala, BBQ sticka nalang!<br /><br />Great!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 149px; height: 24px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-72007489714805396722010-08-23T19:58:00.004+08:002010-08-23T20:08:21.166+08:00W@WSG Get-Together DinnerLast Friday, Doms and I were Mr. and Mrs. Congeniality. We met with a lot of friends during dinner. First with our Weddings @ Work group then with my high school friends from St. Paul Pasig.<br /><br />Here are our co-Wawies in Singapore @ 7,107 Flavors in Marina Square.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THJjy1WZV3I/AAAAAAAAAS0/rfWeqHd1hTs/s1600/wawsg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THJjy1WZV3I/AAAAAAAAAS0/rfWeqHd1hTs/s400/wawsg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508575019193161586" border="0" /></a>L-R: Jhedzzkie, Sai, Madel, Pia Reyes (Yes, the make-up artist), Pia's Cousin, Doms and Dindin, Rudy and Escie<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; width: 148px; height: 24px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-86671390623395339372010-08-16T09:48:00.009+08:002010-08-23T19:29:36.749+08:00Measurement Taking for Bridal EntourageThe other main reason why we went home last 30 July to 3 August was to be in Manila during the measurement taking of my dear members of the bridal entourage. This is one of the things I'm excited about so I made sure that Doms and I will be present.<br /><br />The measurement taking became a family affair because we invited my relatives in the Tutaan side for lunch. So again, our house was jam-packed! Doms came with his mom and our flower girl, Friah.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0lRxiEINI/AAAAAAAAASU/L2Tzq6Cc93E/s1600/_DSC0046.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0lRxiEINI/AAAAAAAAASU/L2Tzq6Cc93E/s400/_DSC0046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507098906628202706" border="0" /></a>Of course this is not my whole entourage, these are my cousins in the Tutaan side.<br /></div><br />Concha of <a href="http://conchacouture.multiply.com/">Concha Couture</a> was to arrive at 2:00 pm for the measurement taking. Sadly, she was sick and not feeling well at that day so her mother in law, the actual dress maker of the gowns, was the one who came, which was OK for me because she was the "actual" gown maker. Just for short info, Concha's job in the business was to market the brand and get clients as well as do the pain staking task of hand-sewing the beads for all the gowns. Mind you, this is the hardest thing to do for me because Concha does it by hand. Concha = Super Woman! The actual gown maker was Concha's mother in law. So, just the same I was happy that they came.<br /><br />I really wanted Concha to come so I can introduce her to my tita's who wanted a talented designer. I 100% recommend Concha because she is very nice to talk to and easy to communicate.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0nvF-DVmI/AAAAAAAAASk/6H2jd2qh2qQ/s1600/_DSC0013.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0nvF-DVmI/AAAAAAAAASk/6H2jd2qh2qQ/s400/_DSC0013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507101609353762402" border="0" /></a>My mom being measured. I am very sure her gown will look fab as well as Doms' mom.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0nbAlbuAI/AAAAAAAAASc/AXbDHnlUtgY/s1600/_DSC0011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0nbAlbuAI/AAAAAAAAASc/AXbDHnlUtgY/s400/_DSC0011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507101264310941698" border="0" /></a>The one in pink is Sabrina, my bride's maid.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0pjG5WsyI/AAAAAAAAASs/x_Mhq4gDx-8/s1600/_DSC0015.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TG0pjG5WsyI/AAAAAAAAASs/x_Mhq4gDx-8/s400/_DSC0015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507103602467320610" border="0" /></a><br />I am so excited at how my gown and how the ento gowns will look like! I will have my last fitting this November. I can't wait! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%; -moz-background-size: auto auto; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 137px; height: 22px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-12056313677712154762010-08-15T08:43:00.012+08:002010-08-18T13:24:09.247+08:00Manila Engagement ShootFor our engagement shoot or popularly known as pre-nup pictorial, I am going to mention the 3 supliers that made our shoot a success.<br /><br />Firstly, our ever talented hair and make-up artist <a href="http://valvillarin.multiply.com/">Val Villarin</a>.<br /><br />We started our day last 2 August 2010 as early as possible. Our first stop was my trial hair and make-up with Val Villarin. We went to his condo cum office in Francesca Condo, QC. One bride was already there doing the trial make-up and I eagerly waited for my turn. When it was my time, Val led me to his parlor. I was amazed at how everything happens in that room. There was a big lighted mirror and a chair. I felt like a super star the moment I sat in the chair. Then, Val did his magic.<br /><br />Airbrush make-up really made wonders in my face. It enhanced my skin color, removed my blemishes and most of all, it erased my eye bags. I love my make-up and hair style that day! I am so excited how Val will make me pretty on my wedding day.<br /><br />Next stop was our first engagement shoot venue, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/KaffeCaffe/51620874501?ref=ts&v=wall">KaffeCaffe</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGdGT9zc08I/AAAAAAAAARs/kejDgPGk8qw/s1600/Image00045.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGdGT9zc08I/AAAAAAAAARs/kejDgPGk8qw/s400/Image00045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505446378305541058" border="0" /></a><br />KaffeCaffe is owned and managed by Anj Ferreria, my closest high school friend. I wanted to get a feel of a coffee house so I asked Anj if we can shoot in her shop. She readily said yes. Thanks Anj! We enjoyed our shoot in your cafe. The place was gorgeous! By the way, KaffeCaffe is also our supplier for our wedding coffee catering.<br /><br />Next, let's pave the way for <a href="http://www.vignettephotography.com/">Vignette Photography</a> led by our main photographer Boggs Ignacio.<br /><br />During the Wedding Congress in MegaTrade Hall, the Saturday before our pictorial, Doms and I specifically went to the Vignette section for our second payment. Boggs was manning the long booth so we met him there. He was still young! We reminded him of our prenup shoot and he said he will be there.<br /><br />The day of the shoot came and he arrived with Ryan, the lights man. He took our photos just the way we wanted him. We were amazed by his ideas and he was fun to be with. It was a whole day of posing and smiling for us it was really unforgettable.<br /><br />Lastly, our second prenup location, <a href="http://pandeamerikana.multiply.com/">Pan de Amerikana</a>.<br /><br />Pan de Amerikana has the "boho"feel that I've been searching for. I was happy we got to have a shoot here. The place was great and the food was cheap and nice!<br /><br />All in all, this engagement shoot day was really fun and I am happy to share some of our pictures.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGfyubgGaNI/AAAAAAAAASM/KmxixkOxXC0/s1600/Image00285.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGfyubgGaNI/AAAAAAAAASM/KmxixkOxXC0/s400/Image00285.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505635948954020050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGdHJ4WEeKI/AAAAAAAAAR8/fke5VJyHJ-8/s1600/Image00178.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGdHJ4WEeKI/AAAAAAAAAR8/fke5VJyHJ-8/s400/Image00178.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505447304553068706" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; width: 155px; height: 25px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279763876132992055.post-63654731432533635912010-08-11T10:42:00.009+08:002010-08-30T20:48:26.433+08:00Hizon's Detailing MeetingFor our vacation, I made sure that Doms and I will attend at least one detailing meeting with our caterer together. Last December, I had a food tasting but Doms was not with me. So, last 30 July 2010, I was so thrilled to go to our caterer's office because I was with Doms and with my whole family.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuoUPo3BxI/AAAAAAAAATU/oRa9TyHSNEY/s1600/hizons1"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuoUPo3BxI/AAAAAAAAATU/oRa9TyHSNEY/s400/hizons1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511183634766694162" border="0" /></a>Our chosen caterer was <a href="http://hizonscateringblog.wordpress.com/">Hizon's Catering</a> because this catering company was well recommended by my friends and other family members. We also have a lot of first hand experiences with Hizon's so there's no point of looking for other caterers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuoUh3owrI/AAAAAAAAATc/vcyZ9T3s_D0/s1600/hizons2"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuoUh3owrI/AAAAAAAAATc/vcyZ9T3s_D0/s400/hizons2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511183639660511922" border="0" /></a>Chrissy Sajonia was our contact from Hizon's. She very nice! What I like about her is she replies to my emails. Being an overseas bride, I made sure that my chosen suppliers reply to my emails. Mind you I have a lot of questions! Makulit for short :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuoU0tsG8I/AAAAAAAAATk/qYSEFPd6uJU/s1600/hizons3"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/THuoU0tsG8I/AAAAAAAAATk/qYSEFPd6uJU/s400/hizons3" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511183644719061954" border="0" /></a>Anyway, Chrissy started with the detailing meeting. I like her style because she has a lot of pictures to show me. She gave me discounts and she was there to give her advice about the wedding reception.<br /><br />Here are the add-ons that we added for the wedding:<ul><li>Added pink roses for the couples table and fermosa leaves in the couples gazeebo like the image below but our tablle runner is pink.</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGIWziSIHbI/AAAAAAAAARE/iIjm1QSPVn0/s1600/Couples+Table+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGIWziSIHbI/AAAAAAAAARE/iIjm1QSPVn0/s400/Couples+Table+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503986769232141746" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Added orchids for the PS tables and decided to get the rectangular table instead of round.</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGIYTE0GnmI/AAAAAAAAARU/ItK61tMs5t4/s1600/PS+04+DST.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGIYTE0GnmI/AAAAAAAAARU/ItK61tMs5t4/s400/PS+04+DST.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503988410589027938" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Additonal waiter for the PS and Couple's table.</li><li>4 Scoopers for the buffet line.<br /></li><li>Carving Station for the lechon that we will order from Lydia's or Elars.</li><li>Upgraded guest tables with Zen Sexy flower arrangement.</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGIXLBYUWMI/AAAAAAAAARM/nV0_cQ3_Qzc/s1600/04+DST.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hwY5HewPZFU/TGIXLBYUWMI/AAAAAAAAARM/nV0_cQ3_Qzc/s400/04+DST.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503987172716599490" border="0" /></a>We also decided to get their package for kiddie meals and kiddie tables. I find this very good because I wouldn't want the kids to be seated in the guest tables eating "adult" food. I could add more guests instead of the kids. So far, we have 20 kids in our guest list and I really believe this is a great idea.<br /><br />We also had a food tasting on that same day. We were presented with the buffet food that we chose intitally. Everything tasted great! My mom just gave the comment to Chrissy that the BBQ Chicken should be well-done.<br /><br />We were there for about 2 hours and we were able to discuss majority of the stuff about the reception. We were really happy that we had the time to do this detailing meeting. I am now excited for our next and final meeting with them this November.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/81/8A424C949379C36C4150180B1F54F5BE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%; -moz-background-size: auto auto; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 136px; height: 22px;" /></a>Dindin V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01394244058690812781noreply@blogger.com1