Just came back from my 5-day wedding preparation in the Philippines. I really could not call it a vacation, I was not able to rest, because our schedule is very hectic. But still, I am happy we were able to accomplish a lot of things. :)
June 22
10: 00 AM - we met with our wedding host, Sweet Casuyon at Shangrila Mall. Eventhough she is not feeling well that day, we still had fun, discussing about the wedding program. It's good to know that I could relate to her, she is so easy to get along with. :)
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| Me, with Sweet |
1:30 PM - we went to Impress Prints at Cubao to choose the color of our envelopes and to clarify some things. I saw the previous drafts of our invites in one of their catalogues. Galing!
4:00 PM - we went to binondo for Hearts & Bells cake tasting. Honestly, I was a bit hesitant to book them, or any supplier for that matter, without any comparison. Well, that is my disadvantage as an overseas bride-to-be. I've learned how to let go, of my desire to canvass every supplier. Plus it was raining very hard, and we almost got lost going to their office. Hahaha! Mom told me, "i-book mo na yan, sayang yung binyahe natin!" Kalurks! In fairness, I like their cake designs! :)
June 23
12:00 PM - My gown fitting with Joe San Antonio. :) Super love my gown!! It's so me! Unconventional but still feminine. We also finalized details for mother's gown and entourage. I cannot post a picture just yet, I wanted it to be a surprise. :)
4:00 PM - Meeting / Ocular with Darlene at our Reception Venue, The Enterprise Center. We super love her talaga! She makes every obstacle seem so easy to deal with! How she deals with us, how she takes care of every wedding detail is so galing! :)
June 24
11:00 AM - Filing of Marriage License at Pasig City Hall. Darlene said it's easier to get Marriage License sa Pasig City Hall than Malabon, and she is right! As always! Ms. May is very flexible and so easy to deal with! Normally, it would take 7-10 working days before we can get the marriage license. In our case, since we cannot personally get the license, she gave us a notice, in order to let Magallanes Church know that we already filed. We can get the license by August na, when we come home for the wedding. :)
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This is it!
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4:00 PM - we went back to Joe San Antonio for the groom's suit measurements, and more chika with Joe! We love her too, she is so nice and accomodating! Mas excited pa nga sya sa gown fitting ko! Hehehe. :)
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Eto si manang, sinusukatan ang groom
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6:30 PM - we had final food tasting / table mock up with K by Cunanan. By this time, super bagyo na talaga but go pa din kami! Because this is our only time to taste the food, which is going to be served at the wedding. :) Everything is so yummy! We were able to decide on most of the dishes, except the main dish. Hehehe. My fave is the waldorf salad, which K customized for us. :)
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| Eggplant Parmigiana |
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| Clam Chowder |
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| Osso Buco |
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| Mini Burger and Crostinis with Ratatouille |
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| Herbed Spatchcock with oven baked vegetables |
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| Cheesecake, Panna Cotta, Chocolate Mousse, Turon |
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| Baked Fish in cream, sprinkled with slivered almonds. |
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| Waldorf Salad |
June 25
1:00 PM - we went to Ihadresses office at Don Antonio Heights QC for our flower girl dresses. My niece had so much fun fitting the dresses!
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My flower girl is happy with her dress!
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June 26
10:00 AM - we met with Flower Power, which is recommended by Darlene. Super kulit ni Ryan at Jen! I hope they give me a good price for my flowers! :)
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Me, with Ryan and Jen
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2:00 PM - Canonical Interview with Magallanes Church. After much discussion about our canonical schedule, now it's done! My advise to those who have yet to have their canonical interview, don't fret. Just come with an open heart and a clear mind, just reply to the questions honestly. :)
Whew!!! After this, we rushed home to get our things, because we were also scheduled to go back to Singapore later that night. Oh well, vacations are always bitin!
