Our 18th: Edmond & Jo Ann's Wedding

August 4, 2010
Couple: Edmond and Joann Ferreria
Preparations: Parque Espana
Ceremony: Notre Dame de View
Reception: Byzantine 2 Fernbrook Gardens
Photographer/Videographer: Niceprint
HMUA: Princess Misa-Hernandez
Host: Missy Ferrer-Litao
Flowers: Mang Boy Mahusay
Sounds and lights: Al Joe Mix
Caterer: Hizon's Catering
Bridal Car: Rolls Royce
Musicians: JJS

August 4 is the couple's civil wedding anniversary.  August 4 2010 is their 10th wedding anniversary.  Mon and Joann are based in the US and they have 2 beautiful daughters who I fell in love with... It was a fun gathering of all dear to their hearts.  Here are some unofficial photos.

Candy Buffet: Sweet!

"One of the hottest trends in unique wedding reception ideas is the candy buffet. A candy bar buffet treat table is put together for the wedding reception and unveiled during the evening.

This can be set up for use as your wedding party favors and can be a real hit with your guests. Here are some ideas for a great candy bar or buffet."

Read more: How to Create a Candy Buffet for Your Wedding Reception | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4847987_create-candy-buffet-wedding-reception.html#ixzz0uyYHLbYY

Bridal Bouquet - Crystal/Feathers. Anyone?

Sooner or later, bridal bouquets will not be limited to flowers anymore.  A bride can now explore other materials for her bouquet, like crystals and feather.  Could be a good alternative since it will last a lifetime and you can even pass on to your future daughters... : )

Here are some nice arrangements found in the web:

Fancy a unique bouquet?  You can DIY it or you have it made by www.princessweds.multiply.com.  Below is the crystal bouquet made by Che of Princessweds, it costs around P3,000.00.

To those who are wondering how much a starbucks kiosk costs, here it is:

The contact number here is Tagaytay Starbucks.  But please do go to the Starbucks nearest to your reception venue.  For Tagaytay, Laguna, Alabang, Cavite area you may contact Jello or William @ 049-3026263.

Finally, blog updated!

I've finally caught up with the blog. So far, we've done 17th beautiful weddings. Time flies fast, grabe. From our experience with the 17 weddings here are some tips for the soon-to-weds.

1. If you don't have a 100sqm room and you have more than 5 heads for HMUA, get separate rooms for Bride and the Makeup. That will give your PV team more room for their creative shots.

2. I prefer early HMU for Bride. That means more time for photos and a relaxed mood during preps.

3. If your ento will have their HMU done in the preps venue, please request them to have their hair dried early.

4. No facial treatments 3 days to 1 week before the wedding to avoid any possible harsh reaction.

5. Prepare payment envelopes the day prior to the wedding and endorse it to your MOH.

6. Order preps meals day before.

7. Send us all the documents we need 1 day before at the latest so we know your plans and we can execute them well.

8. No long AVPs. No matter how beautiful it is, if it is more than 10 minutes, your guest won't enjoy watching it. 5 mins. is a good length.

9. Spread out testimonials/wishes throughout the program. That would make it less dragging for your guests.

10. On the wedding day, let go of your OC-ness and have fun!

Our 17th: Junjun and Cleo's Wedding

July 17, 2010
Couple: Jun Almonte and Cleo Bartolata
Preparations: Emiramona Garden Hotel, Tagaytay
Ceremony: OLLP
Reception: Leslie's Glasshouse
Photographer: Raymond Fortun
Videographer and Photobooth: Geronimo Photograpico
HMUA: Val Villarin
Host: Richard Agtarap
Flowers: Yhoan's Flowershop
Sounds and lights: Rejectkrew
Catere: Townsdelight
Bridal Car: Ford Mustang by Casa de Carlo

Junjun and Cleo is an overseas couple. They are so cool and easy to get along with. Here is the onsite by RF.

Junjun+Cleo Onsite AVP from Raymond Fortun on Vimeo.

Our 16th: Peng and Jans' Wedding

July 15, 2010
Couple: Peng Sadaran and Jans Juen
Preparations: Taal Vista
Ceremony: Caleruega
Reception: Splendido
Photographer: Nelwin Uy
Backup Photographer: Joey Boquiren
Videographer: Bob Nicolas
Designer: Cecilio Abad
Photo Booth: Partypics
HMUA: Jesy Alto
Host: Mallory Cosio
Flowers: Fatima
Musicians: Silver Blue
Cake: Gervy's Amaxing Cakes
Bridal Car: Mark V by JCA vintage
Fireworks: Dragon Fireworks

Peng and Jans had a power house team, "big guns" as they say, except for us hehehe. It was nice to see CA again and see his awesome creation. More on this when I have photos already.