Entries by W@W Editor
“I Do or I Die!” – an invite to the book launch
RJ Ledesma sent an email about the launch of his book “I Do or I Die! RJ Ledesma’s Imaginary Guide to Getting Married and other Man-made Disasters (As Told to him by his Yaya)“ and he wants us to share with you. 🙂 – – – – – – – – – – Dear friends, […]
Agot Isidro returns to music as wedding singer
(via Manila Bulletin) Known for her hits “Everyday” and “Sa Isip Ko,” Agot Isidro takes on a new role as a ‘wedding singer’ as she returns to the music scene via “White Lace and Promises,” a collection of well-loved wedding songs. Released under PolyEast Records, Agot said the concept of “White Lace and Promises” is […]
Mar & Korina trim wedding expenses for storm victims
(via inquirer.net) It will be a scaled down wedding for Liberal Party vice presidential candidate Sen. Mar Roxas and his fiancee, broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez on Oct.27. On radio and in a statement, Sanchez said on Tuesday that she and Roxas have decided to cancel the reception for the wedding and instead donate the money […]
My Ondoy Wedding Story
Yesterday’s flash floods brought about by typhoon Ondoy got numerous weddings postponed, receptions canceled, and a lot of wedding suppliers stranded in their cars amidst flood and/or traffic. But we’ve heard of a few weddings which still pushed through despite the calamity. Proof that all a wedding needs is a bride, a groom, a couple […]
9 fashion designers sketch Bella Swan’s wedding dress!
The Twilight vampire romance novels have gained worldwide recognition, won multiple literary awards and sold over 70 million copies worldwide. Pure fiction but its romance aspect got so many women swooning! It even inspired peeps from InStyle.com to reached out to some of their favorite designers to see how they envision Bella Swan’s gown to […]
Wedding Photographer on a Royal Mission!
In last weekend’s edition of the Inquirer, wedding photographer Patrick Uy was featured in an article which retold his experience when he was invited to photograph the coronation of the king of Bhutan in words and pictures. Here’s an excerpt: Patrick Uy is a name synonymous with weddings. Since the early ’90s when Patrick began […]
37 Steps to Make an Election-themed Party!
(image courtesy of Jayson & Jo Anne Arquiza) 1. Have an ex-politician for a dad who seriously thinks you could follow his footsteps. 2. Discuss this during a family vacation with your siblings and in-laws throwing in their support. 3. When talks get serious, have your wife and mom ask you not to trade a […]
“I Have Fallen in Love with the Same Woman Thrice”
The year was 1973. Ninoy wrote an ode for Cory from within his prison cell in Fort Bonifacio as a political detainee during the Marcos Regime. The original poem is composed of 19 stanzas symbolic of the years of their marriage. It’s a tribute to his wife sacrifices for him and their family as he […]
A dove & balloon release that animal rights activists and environmentalists will be happy about!
Ever heard of Bio Dove Balloons? These are different from conventional balloons. It’s white, bird-shaped, and flies much slower compared to their rubber counterparts. Oh, and they’re made of 100% biodegradable materials. This will make both animal rights activists and environmentalists happy. This product is made exclusively by UK-based Sky Lanterns, another ‘flying innovation’ we’ve […]
Orgasmic fun at Bim & Gen’s Pre-Marital Party!
(photo by Paul Vincent. Click here for more photos.) Benz & I have attended pre-wedding parties separately in the past. Thing is, the bachelor parties I’ve been to had a non-disclosure agreement upon entry, while Benz attended bridal showers that are too wholesome to be interesting. 😛 Last night was probably the first time we’ve […]
Pasay City wants a historical marker at Cory-Ninoy wedding site
(photo courtesy of The Second Chronicles Gospel Singers) (via inquirer.net) The city council of Pasay approved a resolution on Friday requesting the National Historical Institute (NHI) to place a marker at the a small church where the late president Corazon ‘Cory’ Aquino and martyred senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino were married. Councilor Noel Bayona, the proponent […]
Cory Aquino: a celebration of her life & love!
Today a wife is brought to her final resting place beside her man in Manila Memorial Park. In a corner so ordinary as everything around them, the only indication they’re even there is if one doesn’t happen to miss two plain epitaphs bearing the couple’s nicknames: “CORY” and “NINOY.” Ninoy didn’t have the privilege to […]
Cory & Ninoy: Wedding Trivia and Old Photographs
October 11, 1954 – Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino married Corazon ‘Cory” Cojuangco at our Lady of Sorrow Church along F.B. Harrison st. in Pasay City. Cory’s wedding gown was made by National Artist for Fashion Design, the late, great Ramon Valera. [source] Having come from political families, then President Ramon Magsaysay (leftmost) stood as a […]