Some Wedding Details

I've had these for a long time but never had the chance to post them in my blog. Anyway, here's few wedding details I have accomplished to finalize the past months after countless email exchanges, revisions, follow-ups, etc.

1. Final designs for the my mom and sister's gowns and entourage can be found here. Finally, they will go to take measurements from the seamstress Veluz recommended.

2. I have also finalized the cake design with Judy Uson and paid the downpayment.

3. Invites. Finally Joey and I chose this lay-out. The colors will be much lighter than this rendition, on course. We will use the monogram on the cake and on the stickers we will use for the fold over envelop. Minor corrections on the text then proceed to FA development then printing! Whew!

Invite front cover

The colors will not be as shocking as the computer rendition. It's three-fold. You open the the flaps from the middle. Joey and I intentionally wanted it to look like a modern contemporary invite. The oriental touch will be on the envelop which I will post once I have done a sample (DIY!).

Cover Spread
Too bad the monogram at the back looks small on this rendition but I swear its really nice.





Inside Spread

The main text will be in the middle with a watermark of our monogram (a nice touch) then on the left flap will be the Principal Sponsors and on the other flap will be the rest of the entourage.






4. Decorations for church and Reception Areas. I will be the one to give the basic guide lay-out for these 2 venues (see even thid I have to control). My caterer will take care of the entire set-up and my team of event stylists and coordinator will add touches for the east-west fusion theme. And, we need not spend a lot on this since we know how to DIY stuff! It's really good to be around creative people who have the same level of passion as you have. I felt good chatting with Nap, my wedding coordinator, as he is just overflowing with ideas. Both our creative juices are already overflowing at this point of preparation hehehhehee.

Some touches we thought of (I like sharing ideas):

a. Banig with rose petals for the "carpet" on church
b. Tiny bamboo plants with sinamay loops on the aisle and silver pails for the flowers - I want wild small flowers and twigs (very oriental)!
c. Lighted japanese lanterns as flower baskets for flower girls
d. My little bride will hold a small silver bell
e. I want the altar to be simple with white Calla Lillies only
f. Photo-taking area with nice backdrop at the reception area
g. Couple trivia on the table

So far, these are the things I can share for now. Will keep on updating on a more regular basis. Only 93 days to go!

Boxes and Trinkets

I came from Chatuchak Market today (Divisoria counterpart) and I was able to find these three things I need for the wedding:

Our treasure box for the silver unity coins. I just have to add some ethnics beads on top to make it align to my motiff but the wood and brass lock is perfect for that fusion east and west theme.

Our ring box instead of pillows with ribbons (it's not really my personality). I experimented using my black satin cloth and putting the rings and I think its perfect. Of course we will not use black but our color motiff. Then I will glue some ethnic beads on top of the swing cover. I love it because the cover is attached to the case so I have less tension of my nephew losing these rings.

Various charms I will use as part of the string lock of my recycled paper envelop. I was also able to buy the colorful strings to go with it.

I was so tired walking with a fellow wowie, Alynn, but it was worth it. Atleast I am following my list of things to do and timeline.

More updates to come!

Wedding Updates!

Finally an update after being quiet for quite some time. Work has really taken so much of my time and there are still a lot coming! I promised myself I will devote more time to wedding preps this period so I will be more relaxed in December (I hope!). Here's my list:

1. Downpayments made

a. VS&F Catering
b. Threelogy
c. Veluz
d. Madge Lejano
e. Terry Uy
f. Judy Uson

2. Reserved/For payment

a. Nami Villas + airfare
b. Pan Pacific Hotel
c. All flights (US-Bkk-Mnl; Bkk-Mnl)

3. Need to buy/produce

a. Joey's Suit
b. Glass bulbs (400 sets)
c. Principal Sponsors' gift (something from Bkk)
d. Ento's gifts (something from Bkk)
e. Sinamay, beads, ribbons for envelopes
f. Ethnic beads for cord
g. Invites - revisions done; finalize names then proceed to do FA then print
h. Stickers and tags using monogram
i. Prenups coffee table book by Sa-guan Photo - for revision
j. Buckets and banig

4. DIY

a. Sinamay invite envelopes
b. Cord
c. Mosaic treasure box for unity coins
d. Photo AVP
e. Table Trivia

5. Write script

a. AVP for Threelogy
b. Flash Animation
c. Reception programme

6. Finalize lay-out

a. Reception
b. Photo gallery
c. Church's floral arrangement - with Ferdie

7. List down

a. Songs for Sentimental Groove - Church and Reception
b. Photos needed for AVP

8. Look for references

a. Bridal bouquet - twigs, fruits, wild flowers


I am now entering the detailed stage. I feel so tensed but I know I can make it in time. Just like the way I handled all my big events in Bangkok in so little time to prepare. Lord please help me...