Showing posts with label Wedding Gown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Gown. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Accomplishments during the CNY holiday

I'm back from my 4-day Chinese New Year holiday in the Philippines. It was a tiring but very fruitful vacation. I just wish I could still stay longer though... well, all vacations are like that.

Happy to meet my coordinator Darlene of Perfect 10 Weddings, Wedding couturier Joe San Antonio, prospective invitation suppliers and bridal car supplier, Lace Tan of K by Cunanan Catering, HMUA Razel Pong Niu. Unfortunately, I was not able to meet Dylan of Vatel Manila, oh well... there is always next time, I just don't know when it will be.

As expected, Darlene was very punctual. I'm glad I requested for a meeting, because every detail that I'm confused about, she explained to us very well. And of course, she gave us information that she thought we should know, and more supplier recommendations. My mom likes her because she is very detailed, and efficient. She's truly heaven sent!!





That same day, we met Joe San Antonio at her shop in Greenhills. We were late because our meeting with Darlene, unexpectedly extended up to lunch time. But we informed her through text messaging naman. I enjoyed meeting her for the 2nd time, not only because we finally found my wedding gown design. She was very nice and patient with me too! During our first meeting, I was very honest in telling her, that I'm not yet satisfied with the top portion of my wedding gown. After much brain storming and browsing of designs, we finally came up with a design we both loved!!! This is the highlight of my 4-day vacation, I should say!!!



Friday, we met with Lace Tan at Starbucks Galleria. She was very nice too, very child-like coz she looks so young! She showed us pictures of wedding receptions that K have recently done. I love the rectangular tables, it's very elegant and unique! I just have to convince Mr. J if we could use it for our wedding, I know he prefers round tables. Sorry we forgot to take a picture with Lace, maybe next time..

Saturday, I had a trial make-up with Pong at her place in makati. It was supposed to be scheduled for friday but due to miscommunication, it was rescheduled. Pong was very apologetic for her mistake, so she scheduled me the next day even if I know she is busy.

Pong and Jerry is so nice and fun to be with. I'm sure we will have a great time on the wedding day itself, having them around. Everybody loved my make-up!!! It was very simple and light, yet she complimented my eyes and was able to conceal my imperfections. Love it! It's perfect for girls who don't wear make-up everyday.






As for my remaining suppliers, I hope we can book them as soon as possible! But I'm still very happy about my accomplishments!!  Yey to more long holidays and promo airfares! Hehehe!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Wedding Designer : Joe San Antonio

Sorry for the lack of wedding updates.. we went home last December 22-January 4. It was a very busy but fun-filled Christmas vacation for us. We even managed to do the "pamamanhikan" already, more kwento on that on a separate post.

From the time we went back to Singapore, I've been very busy sending e-mails to suppliers. I honestly haven't done much wedding preparations last December. I also know that most of them is very busy because December is considered a peak-season for weddings. I called some of them for questions and updates, then I met with my wedding gown designer, Joe San Antonio last 30 December.



I was surpised to see that she was very young, I suppose even younger than me. Joe was very nice and accomodating. She was open to my ideas, always wanting to know what I want. But she still makes her comment on styles that don't flatter my body type. Her style is very hip and modern.

She gave me 2 sketches after I've shown her my pegs and we had a discussion. It was very pretty but there was no "this is it" feeling yet. Hehehe! We will continue working on it, because I believe in her talent.

What convinced me to book her is when she said that she continues to innovate styles that she can call her own. She plays with fabric, and does not do much beadworks. I LIKE!