Our readers loved our first Grooms’ Look of Love post a few months ago so we’re doing another one. Read and swoon. 🙂
Jeffrey ni Nadine
Rommel ni Abby
Jay-Ar ni Calvin
John ni Judy
Marc ni Joyce
Laviel and Rivka
Lemjay ni Cecile
Mark ni Tet
Mike ni Roan
We are focusing on braids to give you ideas on how to do your hair on your wedding day. Check out these beautiful braids from our WaWies.
WaWie Faith
WaW Monique
WaW Jamie
WaW Kaygee
WaW Lea
WaW Mitchie
Yen
Let’s put the focus for a moment on cocktail dresses. If you’re attending a formal wedding anytime soon, you might want to check out Pronovia’s Cocktail and Ceremony Dresses 2016 Collection. These classic and elegant dresses provide you an array of choices to look amazing at special occasions and celebrations.
“A Php100,000 wedding? Ang saya siguro kung sama-sama tayo sa isang wedding!”
Over breakfast while at Abe’s Farm in Pampanga, these suppliers were chatting when an idea came to them. What if they work together in one wedding? Imagine 15 of the brightest wedding suppliers working taking care of one wedding. How lucky must the bride feel to have these amazing suppliers work on her big day!
This simple idea started the ball rolling. It was an idea of a fun project to give one lucky bride to have her dream wedding for just Php100,000. This was a #wawlovinlimangfamilia history.
After all the laughter and stories, we were positive we would definitely have fun working together. It would be efficient, too, since we all knew each other already. So we pooled common dates, thought of what we can contribute, and finalized a rate that’s a mere fraction of our fees combined.
The Mechanics
The mechanics were pretty simple. We wanted a WaWie to become the recipient of this promo because we also wanted to give back to WaW for being such a blessing to all of us. It so happened that it was the 15th year of WaW, thus, the choice of our promo name.
Couples sent in entries, we read through them, and eventually we voted on a winner.
The Generous Suppliers
1. Aisle 1401: Full coverage, SDE, highlights video, raw footage
2. Alex Ruelo of ImagineNation: Full Coverage, on-site photo slideshow
3. Boy Kastner Santos Couture: Bridal gown and groom’s suit
4. Perfect 10 Weddings by Darlene Tan-Salazar: Basic emceeing package, including unlimited consultations via Skype/Facetime, programme planning, workbook, and audio CD for the songs
5. Events by Thoffy: Half of an OTD package (preps to ceremony)
6. Kiss the Girl Events: Half of an OTD package (reception only with visit to the preps site for actual turnover of items
7. Loi Floral Sense by Serge Igonia: 1 bridal bouquet; 2 mothers’ bouquets; 6 godmothers’ bouquets; 3 secondary sponsors’ bouquets; 2 bridesmaids’ bouquets; 1 maid of honor bouquet; 2 flower girl sets (basket + headdress)
8. Mezarc Buslon: Service-only package
9. Moki Gray Designs: Reception styling for maximum of 150 guests, welcome area with seating board, couple’s area, simple photo backdrop, tablescapes for 13 guest tables and 2 VIP tables, fresh flowers
10. New Yorker Florals: Basic ceremony package, 10 aisle arrangements; 1 altar arrangement, 2 offertory baskets, 2 candle arrangements
11. Rejectkrew Professional Lights & Sounds by Elmer Bautista: Basic sound system and lights package
12. Tippy Dee: Bride plus 2 package
13. Toy Cakes and Pastries: Three-layered cake (by 6-inch base and edible bottom layer)
14. Unity Coins c/o WeddingsatWork
The Lucky W@Wie
Congratulations, Kerby and Arra!
The Wedding Day
March 27, 2015 was a highly anticipated date. Everyone was excited to see everyone. Yes, their preps venue Crosswinds and ceremony/reception venue Angelfields radiated a sense of anticipation and lots of energy from suppliers, who wanted to do well.
Tippy Dee and team waved their wands, err… their brushes and curling irons. Events by Thoffy and Kiss the Girl Events worked together as though they had been coordinating together for some time.
Boy Kastner Santos arrived with the most awaited bridal gown and groom’s suit. These were complemented by the bouquet and boutonnière of Serge Igonia, who also provided the floral needs of the entourage and the ceremony
aisle.
Alex Ruelo of ImagineNation as lead photographer, Mezarc Buslon and team as auxiliary photographers, and Aisle 1401 as videographers got busy right away documenting everything in sight, including the two-tone unity coins from WeddingsatWork.
More details at the ceremony stage and reception registration area came as a result of the working hands of Moki Gray Designs. Wires for lights and sounds were meticulously laid out by Rejectkrew Professional Lights & Sounds by Elmer Bautista as toy cakes and pastries arrived with the couple’s thematic cake.
Before the ceremony ended, Perfect 10 Weddings by Darlene Tan-Salazar arrived. That signaled the completion of Kerby and Arra’s Lovin’ Limang Familia.
The Lovin’ Limang Familia proved to be a fun moment for the suppliers. It was a fitting celebration for WeddingsatWork’s 15th anniversary. Should we do this again? 🙂
If you’re still on the lookout for more bridal gown inspirations. do check out Pronovia’s 2016 Bridal Collection. The gowns are dreamy, gorgeous, and guaranteed to make you feel like a real bride.
In this column, Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila talks about how to DIY your candle holders. With the help of Adrian Ardiente for photos, Ernest shows you how to add these personalized touches for your wedding.
Our aim is to give you and other soon-to-wed couples ideas on how you can personalize your wedding by doing simple do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. We also want to help you create some lovely details to make your wedding extra special. We will tell you what materials to source, the step-by-step procedure, and how the details we have designed look during an actual wedding.
Candle Holders
Candles exude a warm glow. Create further interest and a dramatic touch on the table by crafting these easy-to-do candle holders.
Here’s what you need:
• Jewel stickers
• Glass container
• Printed parchment paper
• Double-sided tape
• A pair of scissors
• Craft paper
• Pencil
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Create a pattern for the glass container using the craft paper.
Step 2: Trace the pattern paper on the parchment paper and cut it.
Step 3: Place double-sided tape on the traced pattern paper and wrap the traced pattern paper around the glass container.
Step 4: Decorate it with jewel stickers.
The end result:
Photo Credit: Metrophoto
Bespoke Tip: You need to create a pattern since wrapping the glass container can be a challenge.
Read more of Ernest Pascual’s Aisle Do articles at weddingsatwork.com/category/aisle-do/.
Every bride wants to beautiful on her wedding day. When a bride walks down the aisle, the best feelings are happiness and giddiness because she is about to marry the man of her dreams. That ‘kilig’ factor is what designer Happy Andrada wants her every bride to feel.
We are happy to show Happy’s Spring/Summer 2016 Bridal Collection and we are definitely swooning over how gorgeous the gowns are. We asked Happy to share more about her new collection.
What is your collection about?
It is my Spring/ Summer 2016 collection for brides, bridesmaids and flower girls.
When did you start working on the collection ?
I started my new line early this year. It took me around six months to finish it as I balanced time with bridal clients and working on my collection.
What are the rewards/fulfillment in coming up with a collection?
The best reward is to be able to showcase my creations to my clients and to show them what a Happy Andrada bride is all about. 🙂
What’s the inspiration behind the new collection?
I took inspiration from spring and blushing brides. I want it to be fun, young, fresh, and fab. I played around with layers, patterns, treatments and textures.
When a bride sees the gown, what do you want her to think or feel?
I want them to feel giddy/kilig and, of course, happy!
The photos are gorgeous. Who did you work with for the shoot?
It was a collaboration with different partners. The flowers and set design was from Designer Blooms and photography was by Darrel Pobre.
Are you planning to have an event to formally launch the collection?
We are finalizing the details but we will definitely let you know.
You can also follow Happy Andrada on Instagram for more photos of her new collection.
We’re talking about Camille Prats, the actress who brought the much-loved cartoon character Princess Sarah to life. Last July 18, she said yes to the marriage proposal of her non-showbiz boyfriend VJ Yambao after two years of being together.
This would be her second marriage. Camille was first married in 2008 to Anthony Linsangan. The union bore a son named Nathaniel Caesar. Anthony, however, succumbed to nasopharyngeal cancer in 2011.
But love found her again and she met VJ. They officially became an item in December 2013.
The back story
VJ and I would casually talk about his plans to propose few weeks after the wedding of John Prats and Isabel Oli last May. He had great exciting plans for the proposal. There were a lot of ideas that came up but at the end of it all, one thing was evident–VJ wanted it to be very special for Camille.
He was very sure of three things. One, it had to be in Nayomi resort, which is owned by the Prats family, because this is a place close to the hearts of the Prats family, including Camille
Two, VJ wants all the family members and close friends of Camille to be present.
Three, Nathan, Camille’s son from her first marriage, had to be part of the big proposal.
Most memorable moments
There were so many tear-jerking and heartwarming moments during the marriage proposal. The top moments for me were:
One, when Nathan shed tears of joy while watching the AVP prepared by VJ.
Two, seeing Camille cry all throughout the surprise, most especially when she was still unsure of what was happening upon entering the venue, and yet she was already shedding buckets of tears. It was such a beautiful moment.
Three, when Camille hugged her dad. It was such a touching father-daughter moment.
Four, when Camille said, “Tonight, my little boy and I got engaged to VJ.” It’s so touching to know that Nathan will also find a new dad in VJ.
But don’t just take my word for it. Here are the photos from the big proposal. Enjoy!
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Charisse Tinio is the brains behind Nice Print Photography & Exige Weddings. Read more of Charisse Tinio’s WaWparazzi articles at www.weddingsatwork.com/category/wawparazzi/.
Madge has this eye for style. She can easily predict if one style is going to get big or if they will soon be overused. I have personally witnessed her prediction come true. I asked for her help to do more predictions, give, tips and advice to help WaW readers plan their wedding. She styles shoots for personal friends and on special occasions.
Every generation is defined by its own set of wedding trends. Remember the 80s version of the photo booth? A photographer would take a photo of you earlier during the wedding day, then during the reception you’ll look for your own photo and it’s superimposed inside a wine glass? Laugh all you want but that was an “innovate photo effect” back then—and it was all the rage.
How about those fancy schmanzy figurines as giveways in the 90s? You were probably considered thrifty if you didn’t have one of those swans intertwined as hearts on your wedding day. Or that time when placing disposable Kodak cameras on every reception table was just the coolest idea in the early 2000s. Wedding trends and forecasts are aplenty and they change every year. In this column we will look at how each trend influences the entire look of a wedding and how you can incorporate it in your own wedding style.
But first let’s define what type of bride you are, because this influences your inevitable decision to use a trend.
It used to be that there were two kinds of brides. The first one is the bride who refuses to follow any kind of trend, believing that if she would as much as put highlights on her hair, everything will just look outdated 20, 30, years down the line. The ironic part about it is that these brides end up having outdated photos, anyway. So, maybe they
should have just loosened up a bit and did what they wanted to do in the first place.
The second bride is the bride who doesn’t mind incorporating some wedding trends on her wedding because it’s simply fun and wants to be “in.” However, these brides end up overdoing it, to the point of making their wedding a chopsuey.
But there’s a new breed of brides—the third kind of bride defined by the new generation of women who makes a trend work for HER, to define HER and HER GROOM based on their own personalities. This bride will examine a trend from every angle and if it works to her advantage, she’ll pin it on her pinterest board. However if the trend doesn’t speak to her from a personal level, she’ll dismiss it. These brides are the most fun to work with because they are confident in their own skin. It’s fun to experiment with this bolder bride because they are open-minded to collaborate on new ideas, and maybe even create their own trends in the process.
I’ll be adding trend ideas in this column based on the bolder bride’s psyche: How she reviews a trend and how she’ll make it work by making her own twists and unique spins on it.
Let’s start with Trend #1.
Trend #1: Headpieces
When “Celebrity Royalty” Marian Rivera got married late last year, she donned a crown that was just as extravagant as her Michael Cinco gown. Cinco shares that Marian’s tiara was inspired by the crown jewels worn by the royals, adorned with real gemstones fit for a queen indeed. Marian didn’t wear that crown to become a wedding trendsetter—but she created a new trend in the process anyway. Today, more and more brides create headpieces that are just as bespoke as their gowns. But why just follow this trend if you can make it your own?
Here’s a rundown of other ways you can make the headpieces work for you:
If you are covering your face with the veil, ditch the gigantic floral wreath unless you’re pretty as Bianca Gonzales (just kidding) and deck your hair with flowers in the most natural way as possible. You can wear 1 big flower, 3 small pieces or you can also use it as your something blue. the possibilities are endless.
Wear a custom-made headband that matches or complements your gown.
Forget the brooch, use lace or embroidery that compliments your gown or just simply showing of your personality.
No matter how, bold, big, extravagant it will be, if it’s properly placed it will compliment your facial structure, your total look and even your theme.
Makeup: Madge Lejano
Hair: Aaron Lejarde
Gown: Veluz RTW collection
Model: Kelly Weltz
Studio Photography: Ryan Raquino Blufish Photography
Real Brides Photo: Mimi and Karl
Who says that kids can’t have fun at weddings, too? These photos prove that while the grown-ups play dress up, these kids are having the time of their lives, too.
Denise and Tricia
Eurose’s daughter
Brother and nephew of Geminese’s husband
Niece of Mizielle’s husband
Mandy’s daughter
Roan’s daughter
Nephews of Arleen’s husband
Nieces of Johann and Ian
Tine’s nieces
Tricia’s nephews
Jan’s cousin
If you’re still on the lookout for wedding gown ideas, check out the Bliss Fall 2015 Collection of Monique Lhuillier.
In this column, Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila talks about how to DIY your “Just Married” sign. With the help of Adrian Ardiente for photos, Ernest shows you how to add these personalized touches for your wedding.
Our aim is to give you and other soon-to-wed couples ideas on how you can personalize your wedding by doing simple do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. We also want to help you create some lovely details to make your wedding extra special. We will tell you what materials to source, the step-by-step procedure, and how the details we have designed look during an actual wedding.
The “Just Married” Sign
With some buttons, scrap lace, and acrylic jewels, create this lovely signage worthy of a couple’s portrait after the ceremony.
Here’s what you need:
• Printed “Just Married” sign
• Buttons
• Jewel stickers
• Lace
• Glue gun
• Glue stick
• A pair of scissors
• Cutter
• Cutting mat
• A pair of pliers
• Ruler
• Double-sided tape
• Illustration board
• Ribbon
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Attach the printed “Just Married” sign onto the illustration board using the double-sided tape.
Step 2: Cut the excess illustration board using the cutter, ruler, and cutting board.
Step 3: If the buttons you are using have hooks, remove them using the pair of pliers.
Step 4: Glue the lace onto the front and back of the “Just Married” sign to serve as handles.
Step 5: Decorate the sign with assorted buttons.
The end result:
Photo Credit: Metrophoto
Bespoke Tip: Try to be consistent with all the details you create for your wedding. Using the same font, graphics and color scheme will help you achieve a more harmonious and visually appealing wedding reception spectacle.
Read more of Ernest Pascual’s Aisle Do articles at weddingsatwork.com/category/aisle-do/.
Let’s take a pause first and shift the focus on the bridesmaids. Monique Lhuillier has launched her Bridesmaids Resort 2016 Collection! If you’re still on the lookout for what your bridesmaids should wear, here are some bridesmaid gowns to choose from.
WeddingsatWork reader Mary Jane Mendoza posted a comment on Tisha Rosales’ Blush article: “How would you do it if its yellow and red? My favorite color is yellow while my fiance is red. Looking forward to your insights. ” Check out Tisha‘s thoughts in her second article for Color Play.
Hi Jane!
The red and yellow palette is very unique! It takes a confident couple to pull off that combo. It’s not a common pairing, which can, in fact, be a reason for your wedding to be a standout. The colors can actually allow you to play with themes.
Summer
Bright, poppy red mixed with lemon yellow creates a summery feel. Flowers you can play with are roses, gerberas and button mums. You can even add real red apples (remembers those small ones that can easily fit in your palm) and lemons for your table centerpieces.
Autumn
If you opt for darker hues, you can channel a different season: autumn. Mix the yellow with the deeper shade of wine red and add chocolate brown and you’ve got a fall theme. You can even add orange for a midway color. A dose of champagne gold will bring a subtle and elegant touch to your hues.
Bouquets
You will also have a great time thinking of the flowers for your bouquet. Flowers like roses and gerberas can be a good combo.
Red roses and yellow calla lilies can be another elegant choice.
How about a little bit of country with sunflowers and red roses? Why not!
It can even be fun for your entourage, too!
I hope Color Play was able to help you with your wedding colors. Enjoy your wedding preps!
*All photos courtesy of Pinterest.
Read more of Tisha Rosales’ Color Play articles at www.weddingsatwork.com/category/color-play/.
Groom Harol and bride Len were wed in March 7, 2015.
Len is one of the active members of WeddingsatWork YahooGroups. In this month’s WaW Weddings, we are featuring their wedding. Take a look at how to prepared for their big day.
Motif and Theme
I have always wanted a day garden reception. It seems more relaxed and more cheerful. I wanted it bright and sun so what better color to pick than yellow?
What were your fears prior to the wedding? How did you deal with it?
They say that sometimes brides-to-be will have nightmares about their wedding day. And yes, it did happen to me. I was afraid of not being able to book all the needed suppliers on time. I was afraid of rain, and that some of the suppliers won’t deliver what was agreed upon.
Photo: Jeff and Lisa Photography
They were the first ones I booked since I like their clean and non-pretentious shots. I booked them first right after I got engaged since I just fell in love with their shots at my friends wedding.
Video: Joaquin Ambata
It was my coordinator that suggested him. She said that what’s unique about him is he really makes an effort to make each of his videos unique, depending on the couples personality. Look through his work and you will see how unique each video is. This is the link to our SDE.
Bridal and entourage gown Ryan Madamba
I loooove my gown! He became my friend and I loooove how he stayed beside me during the wedding and how he prayed with me before the church door opened. He is real nice and talented. We both love Ellie Saab, so if that’s your style, simple and elegant do check him out. His instagram is @byryanmadamba
Coat: Gardini
Easy transaction, looks good and very affordable. I highly recommend them. They also rent suits so should your entourage need one you can recommend them.
Make up artist Chi Chi Sotomil
Perfect!!!! I did a lot of trial make-ups with various make-up artists. I am very particular with make-up. She is just perfect. She did both my pre-nup and wedding day make-up. I will return to her for special events.
Entourage Mua: Joy Ramirez
His team is the one in charge of all my grad pics since med school. Very affordable at 800 per head within Manila and 1000 if out of town (Rates apply as of Len’s wedding). Everyone looked pretty. They also arrived very early and can d0 make-ups very fast with high quality.
Coordinator: Joed See Events
Joed is my grade school friend so I booked her right away. Without bias, I can say her team is amazing. I had no problems during the wedding day and the days before that. Highly recommended.
Flowers Sweetstems
I got to know her through WaW and I liked her posts at Facebook. I loved my bridal bouquet and so did the
photographers.
Host: Darlene Tan Salazar
Stress-free. The guests all raved about how good she is. And it’s like having a second coordinator. I really don’t need to explain how good she is. Everyone knows about her here at WaW.
Invites: Global Invitations
Pros: cheap and really good-looking. Everyone can’t stop raving about our passport invite. Everyone loved it. They’re a bit to transact with, though, so you have to be super duper kulit like me.
Cake: Joy San Gabriel
Her cake just tastes soooooo good and her style is very elegant. They are also so sweet as they gave us wedding presents. Joy San Gabriel can be more expensive compared to other cake suppliers but if taste is important to you, you will love her. Amaretto is such a winner!
Caterer: k by Cunanan
They were my non-negotiable. Everyone can’t stop talking about how good the food is. I also love their styling ever since. It was a bit hard to transact with them and the response time was long. Communication, however, improved weeks before my wedding so it was worth it.
Preps: Villa Ibarra
I booked them since the hotel has a good view and only has eight rooms. It was easy to reserve all the rooms, which we did. So, the night before it was only family in the whole hotel.
Church: San Antonio de Padua Silang
Perfect is all I have to say.
Reception: Two Gardens Tagaytay
I fell in love with this place at first sight. Easy transaction, kind owners, beautiful garden.
Prenup Photographer: Allan Lizardo
He is based in Singapore but goes home here sometimes. A WaW Directory classified ads find, he is really good and very affordable.
Souvenir: Flipbooks
We were not able to get one for us. They closed early kasi may next wedding. Guests enjoyed it, though.
Band: Mhadz and Dzhei
Very good and very affordable. Easy to transact with them. No regrets at all.
Rings: Mayfair
I’m also happy with rest of my suppliers. They did not cause any headache.
Lights and sounds: Artuz101
Generator: All Scope
LED Wall: Metrotech
Crew Meal: Packed Gourmet
Bridal Car: Don Roberts Studebaker
Rings: Mayfair
Souvenir from divi personalized shot glasses from Tabora. Really good-looking at 20 per piece with packaging na.
How did the WeddingsAtWork community help you during wedding preps?
A lot. Not only did WaW help me scout for suppliers but more importantly, I was able to meet a lot of good friends. These are brides who shared the same anxiety with me about preparing for a wedding. And it’s only fellow brides to be that will understand how stressful it is to prepare for one.
What are the advantages/perks of being a WaWie?
Amazing new friends. Learning about supplier feedback is a bonus.
Message or tips to WaW community?
I think that it’s better to meet the people in person. So if you have time to attend at least one of the community’s events, do so. Meeting Mimma is always a pleasure. Looking at how she has started this community is amazing. Weddings are one of the happiest yet sometimes stressful events in ones life and what better way to prepare for it than to meet new friends and have tons of fun and girl chikahan along the way.
Last June 26, 2015, Elvis Gutierrez, one of the six kids of power couple Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama tied the knot in Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Forbes Park.
Groom Elvis was emotional and teary-eyed all throughout the processional. His parents Eddie and Anabelle and Richard look on.
In the speech of Richard the best man, he mentioned that 3.5 months in a year, Elvis and twins Richard/Raymond become triplets since they were born only nine months apart.
Elvis and Alexa have been a couple for the last nine years and the most challenging times were the time when Alexa had to move to the US to study. Elvis would often visit her there during those times. They said the long-distance relationship made their relationship stronger.
The bride wore an Albert Andrada creation 🙂
What a huge gigantic beautiful cake it was!
The Bethany dream cakes creation drew inspiration from the concept that the bride herself chose. It’s a cake that’s cut in the middle adorned with soooo many fresh pastel flowers.
Alexa hand picked her bridesmaids and maids of honor consisting of family and best friends. Her now sister-in-law Ruffa was one of the maids of honor. Also part of the entourage Sarah Lahbati, Richard Gutierrez’ girlfriend along with her other best friend.
A light moment during mass amongst the ninongs : Gov. Chavit Singson, Senator Bongbong Marcos, Senator Tito Sotto and former President Joseph Estrada.
Beautiful set-up done by Robert Blancaflor at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion
Show-stealer and crowd favorite Zion was such a cute ring bearer.
The handsome and debonair Gutierrez men namely: Groom Elvis, dad Eddie and brothers Tonton, Richard, Monching and Raymond plus nephews of the groom, David and Zion.
Ruffa, who is the only girl in the Gutierrez children, is always always the life of the party. She is the “ate,” whom all of the Gutierrez boys look up to. They always describe her as the most generous and most supportive.
Mommy Anabelle happily looks on as the two were pronounced husband and wife. During her speech, mommy Anabelle was not hiding the fact that Elvis is her most favorite child. She said that Elvis is such a kindhearted boy and that he will always be her baby. She fondly calls Elvis Taba or Bobot.
A light moment amongst the legend Eddie Gutierrez, Anabelle Rama and their kumpare former President Joseph Estrada.
These two are always sweet and generous with their appreciation of our photo/video output and hard work that’s why I truly love them 🙂 They are the key as to why I was able to start being trusted with the photo/video needs of the Gutierrez family. My first-ever coverage for them was the much talked about coming out/birthday/baptism of Zion. 🙂 Since then we have been capturing numerous events for them including, the birthdays of Ruffa, Zion (including his pre-birthday shoot,) Sarah, Venice and Annabelle Rama.
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Charisse Tinio is the brains behind Nice Print Photography & Exige Weddings. Read more of Charisse Tinio’s WaWparazzi articles at www.weddingsatwork.com/category/wawparazzi/.