Entries by W@W Editor

Philippine bridal trends for 2011 revealed

(via ABS-CBNnews.com) There are bridal trends that will never go away, such as the classic white gown and the big balloon skirt.Still, we should always be open to new wedding ideas and concepts so “brides don’t look the same,” said Georgia Schulze, contributing writer for Metro Weddings magazine. “I hope that changes and brides can […]

Bishops’ marriage website gaining popularity

(via catholicsentinel.org) The popularity of the U.S. bishops’ website for strengthening and supporting marriage, foryourmarriage.org, continued to grow in 2010. According to a report from Google Analytics, the website received nearly half a million visits, a 23-percent increase over 2009. The website offers practical information and resources for married and engaged couples and people in […]

Oyo + Tin wedding onsite video

Up until today, nothing much has been seen, by way of official photo or video releases, of the January 12 wedding of celebrity couple, Oyo Sotto + Kristine Hermosa.  Even links to our post about the newlyweds’ prenup pictures and OBB (A Prelude to Oyo Sotto & Kristine Hermosa’s Wedding) were set to private upon […]

A Short Film for a Prenup Video

Instead of having friends and family being interviewed to tell their love story for an AVP to be shown during their wedding reception, John Chu + Ailyn Go had a different approach.  They wanted to entertain their guests with a short film, and judging from the output, I’m certain they pulled it off! Think Korean […]

Vice President Binay bans weddings at Coconut Palace

  (the Palace features a huge chandelier made up of 101 coconut shells | photo by MangoRed) (via Inquirer.net) Engaged couples who plan to hold their wedding reception at the bayside Coconut Palace, will have to go elsewhere. According to a senior staff member of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), which owns the 33-year-old […]

W@Wsg rocks!

W@Wsg is a community of Filipino soon-to-weds and newlyweds based in Singapore. Last January 14,  a mini-EB was organized at Starbucks Raffles Place in City Hall for them to finally see the faces behind the emails.  But when the original venue proved to be small for the turnout, they moved to a bigger venue (New […]

Celebrity mom Roxanne Guinoo’s altar date with her ginoo

In September 2010, actress Roxanne Guinoo gave birth to a healthy baby daughter. Yesterday, January 23, she got married to Elton Yap, the father of her child.  It was reported that Roxanne could have married last year if it were not for the wedding of Elton’s sister. According to Filipino superstitions, it is bad luck […]

For better or for worse, come hell or high water

That’s how the Inquirer banner story reads last January 13.  The accompanying story is about a couple, Ryan Cuebillas & Glenda Lorenzo of Legaspi, Albay, who managed to get married last December 27, 2010 despite the rising floodwater in their city.  The bride even had to hitch a ride on a truck just to get […]

iDo. iPad. iPadre.

Here are some amusing photographs shared with us by Jayson & Jo Anne Arquiza.  The subject is Fr. Allen de Guzman — a priest in Caleruega who uses his iPad during the mass.  We were told that  he is one techie priest.  He uses his iPad as a visual aid for his homily and as […]

The Philippines – an emerging wedding destination for a new generation of Indians

(photo by Jamie Lihan for Imagine Nation Photography) An article appearing recently in Express TravelWorld says there is a growing market in Destination Weddings among Indian nationals.  It notes that Thailand attracts one of the highest number of Indian weddings annually.  And the Philippines, having hosted two Indian wedding in Cebu last year, also has […]

A Prelude to Oyo Sotto & Kristine Hermosa’s Wedding

(photo by Nelwin Uy) Prior to their wedding, Oyo & Kristine had consistently been mum during interviews whenever asked by the media to give details about their wedding.  It’s clear that the couple would like to keep their wedding as private as possible. Well, it’s been two days since their January 12 lakeside wedding (also […]

Ogie & Regine’s Wedding included in 2010’s Best!

Ogie Alcasid + Regine Velasquez 22 December 2010 Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Nasugbu Batangas (photo + onsite video by Nice Print | see more pictures here) So who else’s wedding made it in 2010’s best list? Aside from celebrity weddings, there’s a noticeable increase of nuptials held outside the Philippines in last year’s roaster. It’s […]

Boxing champ Nonito Donaire believes his 11-11-11 church wedding is lucky!

(via Manila Bulletin) Fresh from his triumphant fight versus Wladimir Sidorenko of Ukraine, Nonito Donaire announced that he and wife Rachel will marry for a second time on a date he considers “lucky.” Nonito declared at a recent press conference that his church wedding with Rachel is set for November 11, 2011. As 11 is […]