Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

Billions of people watched the #royalwedding today! Most of them would like to see Kate Middleton's wedding dress. It was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander Mcqueen. It's truly fit for a princess! So elegant! :)

The Pamamanhikan Story

I was just browsing my site, when I realized I owe you guys, our pamamanhikan story. So here it is. It happened last January 3, 2011. Did you know that Mr. J initially thought of January 3, 2011 as wedding date? How cool is that?!


Unlike most "pamamanhikans," there are no awkward silence in ours since our families have met already and should I say, have very well bonded since then. It's just that, it's the first time for our family to experience pamamanhikan, so we are kinda clueless! The funny thing, is that when J's dad asked my dad for permission in J marrying me, J told me that my dad did not answer. Hahaha! What is "lutang"? Very much like the story of J's proposal, where J claims that I did not answer YES!

A few more chitchats and laughters, and after we finished the sapin-sapin, we headed to Shakey's to eat pizza and mojos. Just because J is craving for it, see how light and easy-going our pamamanhikan is! I love our families, miss them terribly!!

Catholic Engaged Encounter - Singapore

LOVE IS NOT A FEELING, IT'S A DECISION

We just spent one of the most fulfilling weekends of our lives as a couple last April 8 to 10, 2011. It was attended by more than 30 engaged couples in Singapore. I'm sure most of them will agree, we got more than what we expected. It may be boring at times, but undeniably it'll be helpful for US!

For those who may be curious what happens in Catholic Engaged Encounter sessions, I suggest just go for it. Have an open mind for whatever might happen, you won't regret it. It does not matter if you have not set the date yet, what matters is you are truly committed to each other.

In case you don't know, Catholic Engaged Encounter is an international marriage preparation course approved by the catholic church worldwide. It is a compulsary stay-in weekend, a time for the couple to be together, to talk honestly about their future lives. If you're based abroad, check with your church, if they can accept CEE certificate of attendance for the pre-cana seminar requirement. For more information, click here.

Pretty little things

Mini Burgers as hors d'oeuvre

Two-tiered black and white with yellow details as topper. I prefer all edible. :)

Parang champola lang! Good times! :)

Candy bar! :))) Me happy!

March wedding updates

Sharing wedding preparation updates as of today, so that everytime I visit our blog, I am reminded of the pending things to do, and suppliers to book.

List of suppliers booked :

1. Church : Magallanes church (booked, 60% dp paid)
2. Reception : Enterprise Center (booked)
3. Caterer : K by Cunanan Catering (booked, dp paid)
    Table Mock-up / Food Tasting Schedule - June 23 (food tasting done by our family, now it's my turn)
4. Photo : Jayson and Joanne Arquiza (booked, dp paid)
    Singapore Prenuptial photoshoot – done last march 22
5. Video : Phoeben Teocson (booked/dp paid)
    Need to provide song list
6. Hotel for preps : Makati Shangrila (to confirm booking)
7. Honeymoon : Shangrila Boracay (to confirm booking)
    Airfare for Honeymoon : via Cebu Pacific (booked, fully paid)
8. Lights and Sound system : Rejectkrew (booked, dp paid)
    Need to provide song list
9. Couturier : Joe San Antonio - bridal, mothers and female entourage gowns (booked, dp paid)
    measurements with Joe (done last feb4)
    first fitting – june 23
10. Flowers for entourage : Vatel Manila (booked bridal bouquet c/o w@w auction, pending revised costing)
11. Coordinator : Perfect 10 weddings (booked, dp paid)
12. HMUA for bride + moms : Razel Pong Niu (booked, dp paid)
13. Souvenir for guests – photobooth : Party Pics Live (booked, dp paid)
14. Invitations : Impress Prints by Calliope – (booked, dp paid)
      Design process on-going. Reply on invitation wordings, entourage list etc.
15. Bridal car : Honda Civic Type R – booked, will borrow from brother of the groom's friend, pay for gas only.

Pending Suppliers and Things to do :

1. Projector and Screen - check availability from reception venue, if none, will canvass
2. Emcee - canvassing, waiting for sample videos from prospective suppliers
3. String Quartet for church and reception - canvassing..
4. Groom's suit (c/o joseph) - will canvass suit makers
5. Suit for entourage (c/o our male entourage)
6. Church and Reception florist - will canvass more suppliers from Dangwa
7. HMUA for the rest of the entourage - will canvass
8. Rings – most probably by Love & Co, will buy around May 2011
9. Cake -  will canvass
10. Mobile bar - will discuss possible upgrade from K's package on June 2011, by juicebox.
11. Gifts for principal sponsors, male entourage, female entourage, flower girls and bearers - still thinking
12. Monograms, STD, WYB - finalizing...
13. Readers List, Song List and Offerors list - will do
14. Guest List - need to review first draft again
15. Reception Program & Reception Layout - will discuss with Darlene & K respectively.
16. Do remaining paperworks

Reminder to self : Finish pending ASAP, don't procrastinate!!! 5 months to go!