Wedding Preps

Damn, I'm getting married in almost a years time! Its exciting and nerve wracking!!  

Still eleven months to go. Gosh, I need to remind myself quite often that I need to calm down and get my thoughts together. Mind you, I dont usually rattle. On any endeavor, I pride myself with preparations and research! 

Yet, no matter how i seemingly armor myself with all these, I am still nervous! Geez!! 

Anyway, I am glad that we already have suppliers for the wedding. I trust them and that I believe that we have chosen the best among the field! :)

Church: 

SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH 

Beaterio St., Intramuros Manila

-- Truly, the church of my dreams! Wow!!! I am so glad that we have been blessed to have this church booked on the time and date that we soooo preferred! Our wedding will be on December 12, 2012... Really a very critical time for the "Wedding Capital of the Philippines"... 

Thanks to my Fiance for running so fast and beating that other couple who was just two blocks away (hope they had booked another good date; we're the last slot for the day eh.. yey for us!)

Caterer:

JOSIAH'S CATERING

34 East Drive Marikina Heights Marikina City Philippines

-- Choosing the Caterer, in my opinion, is the hardest part of any wedding preparations. It requires time, effort, patience and a really, really open mind. I mean, you taste a lot of stuff and plus, you got to remember them!  That's the critical part! You've got to determine and appreciate the distinction of each Caterer's dish to the other.  You can't just march on a plate served in front of you and eat. Remember... cross-refer the dish to the menu and compare. Typically, they serve at least two variations for each course. For example, Fred and I hate pork so, what we are very much on the look for are the best pasta and seafood viand. Josiah's Catering served us with very delectable dishes (not just seafood and pasta alone, wait till you see their desserts!). And plus, we really got a nice price for it! :)

Reception Venue:

LA CASTELLANA

Beaterio St. Intramuros, Manila

-- I can still remember how eager I am to put this venue in my "Dream Wedding Suppliers" when I was younger.. so I am quite satisfied that this is the venue that we have finally chosen for my wedding this December. I felt that everything is falling into its right place :)

Orchestra

MANILA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

#66 P. Paterno Street, San Juan

-- I received their Song List this morning!! Its so awesome!! Its no wonder that MPO is the most sought-after orchestra for weddings! Yey!!

Make-Up Artist:

SAM UNSON-GALLARDO

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-- I really felt at ease in her presence! Very quirky, and really adorable! I think Sam and I will have so much fun. She got really impressive clientele, including my Fiance's former officemate, Shermaine Mina :) I sooo love her work! Plus, the products she's using are really top of the line.

 I really feel that I made the wisest choice when I booked her during the fair at SMX Convention :) 

Photo and Video

ONE LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY Philippines

Ray and Lot Abalos

-- This team has a very impressive portfolio! At first, to be honest, Fred and I have difficulties in choosing the photo/video supplier. Our taste somewhat differ; and we are frugal on the costs. Top of the Line photographers are indeed expensive, but truly, I am a fan of them so it breaks my heart not to book them! Among these is Mr. Oly Ruiz of Metro or Mr. Lito Sy... pangarap na I need to give up :(

That is why when I saw their work at the fair, we booked them right then and there! They only cater one wedding a day, and they are soooo accommodating! I feel at ease to Ray because he continually asks for our needs, preferences and he shares vital information that he thinks will be useful! :) 

JUNNEL MARANAN will be our Videographer; and Ray says that he's truly talented! My soon-to-be wedding coordinator, JEZREEL ANONUEVO is also from One Love Photography; who is groomed, trained and endorsed by Ray is also amazing. I feel that he's incredibly great too!!

Well, we still have a long way to go. I have an extensive list of possible suppliers on hand; and I am very much willing to consider most of them, coz they are soooo good! 

Among these are:

1. Vatel Manila - Flowers by Dylan --website says he's fully-booked already for December... huhuhu! :(

2. WINK! Written in Ink for Invitations

3. Cakes by Imah -- a friend of Ours! :)

4. Cupcakes by Sonja -- for the Sweet Treats our Guests

5. Liqueur BonBons by Joanna Lim - Grabe, ang sarap! I am really impressed

6. Don Roberts Bridal Car

7. Sofitel Philippine Plaza

8. Jazel Sy Creations for my Gowns

Good Luck to us in this wonderful endeavor! :)