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W@W News Blog Archives: October 2004

27 OCTOBER 2004
Vote for us!

As a semi-finalist in the Philippine Web Awards, W@W gets a shot for both the Best Website Award and the People's Choice Award for the Home & Living category. If you think W@W's cool enough for the People's Choice Award, just visit www.philippinewebawards.com to REGISTER and VOTE for us by clicking our website's name under the Home & Living category. Whether you vote for us or not, we're still glad you're here. Keep browsing and hope you'll change your mind. ;-)

26 OCTOBER 2004
It's our sixth 1-0-2-6 day!

Not so many people know that W@W is a spin-off of our own personal wedding site (which we never got to update since!) called 1026 Online! The numbers stand for October 26 -- the date we got married back in 1998. As we celebrate our 6^th wedding anniversary today, we take you back on how this whole 1-0-2-6 deal got all started. Read on...

25 OCTOBER 2004
Kudos, WPPP!

Hundreds of photography enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals trooped to the Philippine Trade Training Center last October 14 to 16 to attend the 1st WPPP Photo Congress. Produced by the Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (WPPP), the 3- day congress gathered delegates from all over the Philippines including Basilan, Batangas, Zamboanga, Cebu, Iloilo, Bicol, Laoag, and Pampanga. Congratulations to the officers and members of WPPP for mounting this successful and worthwhile endeavor! See photos from the event.

23 OCTOBER 2004
Happy Halloween!

Get those costumes ready! But it's not just during Halloween that one can play dress-up. Some of the more adventurous couples live their dream wedding in one memorable fantasy-themed event. Ever seen an entire wedding party dressed-up as hobbits, elves and wizards even when there's no trick-or-treat? Check out this Pinoy couple (Nathan & Lorie) who pulled-off this Lord of the Rings wedding (photos by Auey Santos) and see how 'radical' ideas can actually be carried out well.

22 OCTOBER 2004
Tintin helps you Plan Your Dream Wedding!

Viva has just released their latest self-help video, "Plan Your Dream Wedding," hosted by Christine Bersola-Babao. This offers suggestions to help prospective brides and grooms to prepare for their wedding like having their personal wedding planner to take charge of all details. [MORE]

18 OCTOBER 2004
WedTV Season-Ender

Watch as WedTV shows its 'best-of-the-best' season-ender episode tonight. What's COOL is that the feature on W@W will be part of the special! See pics during the W@W shoot. WedTV is seen every Monday from 11 to 11:30 PM on RPN 9. If you missed some episodes of the first season, catch-up by ordering WedTV on video. Just contact wed_tv@yahoo.com.

17 OCTOBER 2004
For the bride and groom, from Martin

Fresh from his Las Vegas performances, singer Martin Nievera is set to woo lovers with his latest album featuring all his best wedding songs. He will send his love, luck, and the best of his wishes to all engaged couples and newlyweds. [MORE]

15 OCTOBER 2004
An Extravaganza of Event Ideas

(PRESS RELEASE) It takes nimble out-of-the-box thinking to turn the predictable services expo into something worth a visitor's time. How to transform a market fair into a genuine market of ideas has become a specialty of sorts for Maryjo Feraren. [MORE]

13 OCTOBER 2004
FREE Wedding Handbooks!

Visit the Photo Congress at the PTTC in Roxas Blvd. on October 14 to 16 and get yourself a FREE copy of "The W@W Wedding Primer" and "Bride's Yellow Pages." The books will be available at the registration counter until supplies last.

12 OCTOBER 2004
NEW! Ting Hun Directory

Since Chinese-Filipino weddings are usually more elaborate, W@W came up with the W@W-kan chiu eGroup and "My Little Kan Chiu Book" to help Tsinoy couples plan for their wedding. To make it even easier, we have now compiled the contact numbers of Ting Hun (Chinese Engagement) suppliers and added the list in our online directory. Check it out!

11 OCTOBER 2004
W@W makes the Webbies semi-finals!

The screening process ended, and now... the much-awaited 7th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) enters the semi-final round. W@W makes it under the Home & Living category. See the complete list of PWA's Semi-Finalists.

08 OCTOBER 2004
mmmm... Chocolate Fountain!

Many have long been searching for local suppliers of this unique reception centerpiece. With the help of our resourceful W@Wies, we went ahead of the rest and listed three Manila-based suppliers of this flowing dessert spectacle in our W@W directory. Now, if you imagine your wedding guests dipping skewered fruits in layers of cascading chocolate during your reception, go check them out!

07 OCTOBER 2004
W@W supports WOWPhilippines!

21 Top Filipino Artists
5 Exciting Recording Days
1 Song
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Watch the music video now.

03 OCTOBER 2004
Have you heard about CENOMAR?

Nope, it not a newly listed resort in our directory. CENOMAR is a legal document which actually means CErtificate of NO MArriage Record. Read more about it under our site's newest section: Law & Requirement. W@W knows that wedding planning is not all about making THE day special, there are the marriage requirements that couples must attend to. We acknowledge Atty. Ryan L. Tanjutco and tanjutcolaw.com for providing W@W with relevant legal contents for this new section.

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