Weddings at Work has always aimed to make wedding planning as easy as possible for brides and grooms. In effort to do just that, we have created the WaW Bridal Fair Online last January 2016, which allowed soon-to-wed to attend a bridal fair in the comfort of their own home. Yes, no need to get out of your pajamas just to gain access to discounts and promos from your favorite wedding suppliers!
When It All Started
When we were planning our wedding, we were one of the first few couples in the country to have a website. Now, every other couple has their own blog, Pinterest board, wedding sites. Things do change! I remember having to meet all our suppliers and paying them in person. There was no way around it – we had to meet with them.
But with the traffic situation now, just thinking of leaving the house might give you a headache (Just think of EDSA and Waze’s red roads!). Besides, now, brides can always communicate with their suppliers through social media, SMS, and what have you’s. Personal meetings are not a must like it used to be. Even down payments can be done online!
So, we thought “Why not take advantage of all this technology and bring the bridal fair online too”?. Thus, the WaW Bridal Fair Online was born!
And with the current Covid Situation, our Online Fair proved to be a trailblazing idea!
The WaW Bridal Fair Online
It all started with the First WaW Bridal Fair Online 2016 on January 7 – 9. It was such a huge success that we decided to organize another one, the Second WaW Bridal Fair Online on September 5 – 10 of the same year. The Third WaW Bridal Fair Online was on January 11-13, 2017. The 4th WaW Bridal Fair Online – June 21 – 23, 2017. The Fifth WaW Bridal Fair Online – Nov 29-Dec 1, 2017. The Sixth WaW Bridal Fair Online – Jan 17 – 19, 2018. The Seventh WaW Bridal Fair Online – April 18 -20, 2018. The Eighth WaW Bridal Fair Online – September 19 – 21, 2018. The Ninth WaW Bridal Fair Online – January 16-20, 2019. The Tenth WaW Bridal Fair Online – April 17-27, 2019. The Eleventh Bridal Fair Online – July 17, 21, 2019. The Twelfth Bridal Fair Online – October 16-20, 2019. The Thirteenth Bridal Fair Online – January 15-19, 2020. The Fourteenth Bridal Fair Online – April 15-30, 2020. The Fifteenth up to Nineteeth happened during the pandemic.
This online fair is successful because brides and grooms love the fact that they don’t need to panic and impulse book just to get a great deal. They can take days to contemplate, discuss and check out reviews before they book a supplier. No more pressure booking then second guessing if there’s a buyer’s remorse. Plus, they don’t even have to live near the fair location. They can access the fair from anywhere in the world!
The suppliers love it too because there’s no need to set up, no need to leave their house, hire people to man their booth or even print flyers.
If you’re an engaged couple wishing to have access to the fair, there’s no need to preregister! Just stay tuned to our blog and Facebook page where we will announce fair updates.
During the fair proper, just go to the link and browse through all the suppliers. This fair is open to all soon-to-weds, whether residing here or abroad. Click the logos of the suppliers and a pop up window will appear, the contact info of the suppliers are there for you to chat with them and ask your queries just as you would when meeting suppliers. Their websites and social media accounts are also available for you to check their works. Two days before the fair starts we will then post what they’re offering as discounts and special promos for couples who will book through the fair. So keep coming back as we keep adding more suppliers in the list.
Happy wedding planning! See you at the WaW Bridal Fairs!
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]From Mimma Benz: I love the behind the scenes, the story behind, how the plan was made and how it was executed. When I saw Atom’s proposal photos posted online, I knew I wanted the inside bits, the how, the who and the whats. So, I asked Atom to share with us his proposal “kwento” and thankfully he obliged. Congratulations Atom & Carissa! Wishing you the very best!
Here’s the “kwento” in Atom’s words.
All girls like flowers. No doubt about that. But my girlfriend Carissa’s appreciation for flowers is different. She just really, really loves them. She’ll take photos of colorful flowers, whether big or small, and it always puts a smile on her face.
So I thought that the best place to propose would be in a field of flowers. Started planning in January of this year. But after searching for a beautiful field of flowers in Tagaytay, and all the way in Baguio, and even in Atok, Benguet, I found none that matched what I was looking for.
So I went for Plan B. I decided to put a “field” of flowers at the upper lobby of The Peninsula. Why Peninsula: Because it is very significant to the two of us. My fiancée worked at the Pen for 8 years and she loved her stay there. As for me, I have always loved the Pen, because of its lobby, the warmth of the Pen team and staff, plus most of my favorite weddings were held there. And that’s where we had our first kiss. Hehe =)
Suppliers tapped: Coordinator: Chinkie Uy Flowers: Dra. Nikki Chatto Photo: Pat Dy Video: Jason Magbanua Musicians: Pen Strings and 3rd Ave.
So I chose June 8, as it is our anniversary. It gave us a reason to have dinner at The Pen, and a reason to be dressed up.
The story:
Upon entering Pen, we were supposed to “accidentally” run into Chinkie (who is dressed in her coordinator outfit, complete with belt bag). After pleasantries, we were supposed to say it’s our anniv while she was to say that she had a wedding at The Conservatory. She was supposed to invite us to go upstairs to check out “her client’s amazing setup at the upper lobby”. We were to tell her that we’ll go after our dinner.All this time, my family, her family, and our friends were to have cocktails upstairs while waiting for us to finish.
[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal1.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-left”]This was when we were having dinner in Spices. I was texting with Chinkie to inform her of the status of our dinner. Pat and Jason had cameras hidden behind the counter of the waiters and behind a plant. Haha I was super nervous of course. Couldn’t concentrate so much on dinner. But I had to keep it cool.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]After dinner and on our way out of Spices, I nonchalantly asked Carissa, “So are we going up to Chinkie’s wedding?” She said ok then we went up. [/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal2.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]This was us walking from Spices to the upper lobby. I could feel my knees shaking and my legs were numb. Haha.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal4.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]My friends Will and Ging goofing around before we arrived at the upper lobby.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]As soon as we reached the upper lobby, she saw the flowers and as expected, she was wowed by them. But of course at this time, she knew it was the flowers for Chinkie’s wedding. Then 3rd Ave and The Pen Strings began to sing “Cheerleader”, again a song significant to us because we started hearing the song when we started dating, and also coz when I checked the lyrics, it was simply perfect for the occasion.
From Mimma Benz: I couldn’t help it. I’m too “usisera”. I had to ask Carissa too! How she felt and what was going thru her head.
Carissa: I was getting disoriented when he was “leading” me to the spot in front of the flowers. I felt like I was invading the “set up”, ‘yun pala yung set up was for me. He even said, “all of this is for you babe!”[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal3.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]This was when we just got there. She was wondering why 3rd Ave was there. And this was when I told her that the whole setup was for her.
Carissa: Sa sobrang wala akong alam sa mangyayari I was screaming, LITERALLY! Tapos akala ko masusuka ako kasi diba we just had dinner… tapos end of the night engaged na pala ako. OMG grabe. Sobrang SAYA ko! I did not have any clue Benz wala talaga. I thought that we were going to celebrate our anniversary with a dinner then maybe drinks after or dessert cos that’s what he said, that he had dessert plans after dinner.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]The lyrics of the bridge:
You give me love and affection
Baby did I mention
You’re the only one for me
And I don’t need a next one
My mama loves you too
She thinks I made the right selection – At this point my mom and family comes out
(I think your mama likes me too) – This is not part of the lyrics, but I added it in and this was the cue for her mom and family to come out; and our friends to come out after.
Now all that’s left to do is just for me to pop the question. And this was where I knelt down and presented her the ring.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal5.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]This was right after she said yes.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal6.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]The crowd couldn’t hear her so I turned to them and said “She said yes!”[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal7.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Carissa’s mom.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal8.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Hugging my mom. With my sister crying in the background.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal9.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Me and Carissa with our moms.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal10.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Chinkie and her beltbag. Lol![/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal11.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]The ring.
Photo Credits: Pat Dy
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https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Atom_CarissaProposal3.jpg467700W@W Editorhttps://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/WAWLOGO.pngW@W Editor2016-06-27 10:00:172016-06-29 20:10:50The Story Behind Atom Ungson's Marriage Proposal to Carissa Luna
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Ian Cruz, the videographer, has been with Shy Duran for 15 years now. They have 2 kids and the plan to marry has long been there but the date and details just didn’t fall into place. Last January, when Shy and friends were discussing their Christmas dinner, the discussion turned into jokes and banter for her wedding instead and before she knew it, that was the catalyst that started the wedding planning. The seed had been planted but no moves were made until 3 months before the planned wedding date when they started to seriously put plans into action. By March, Shy freaked out and started seriously working on the wedding. Though the wedding was going to be really intimate with less than 50 guests, there was still a lot to plan.
Once they started, things just fell into place. They got their wedding suppliers eagerly and happily saying “yes” to be part of their wedding. Their wedding date being the day after the election was probably why the suppliers were all available. The couple was also able to ask fellow videographer and mentors Jason Magbanua and Bob Nicolas, to be their ninongs. Sadly, lone ninang Benz Rana was going to be out of the country. The only supplier they were unable to book was Ian’s choice for the musician, Johnoy Danao, whose music was supposed to be perfect for their cozy, rustic wedding.
[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_block_grid type=”three-up”][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 1″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″][/cs_block_grid_item][/cs_block_grid][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]The wedding day finally arrived. 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After the ceremony, cocktails were served at the Bunker’s Cafe, near Naidi Lighthouse where the reception was held. 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As wedding coordinator, Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila gathered everyone to walk uphill to the reception, they suddenly heard Johnoy Danao’s gentle guitar stringing and singing. It turns out that Shy planned all this as a big surprise for the groom. She and Johnoy, together with Ernest, Madge Lejano (make-up artist) and Aze Ryan Ching (the host) kept the secret for a month![/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_block_grid type=”three-up”][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 1″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″][/cs_block_grid_item][/cs_block_grid][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Ernest created a “dapper and chic” reception and table settings with garlands and florets from Vatel Manila. The guests enjoyed sumptuous food served by Cafe Tukon. The details and the program were nothing short of remarkable.
[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_block_grid type=”three-up”][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 1″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 4″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 5″][/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 6″][/cs_block_grid_item][/cs_block_grid][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Overall, Ian and Shy thinks that Batanes outdid all their expectations. Everyone was happy and took home many wonderful memories. It was a wedding spent in a breathtaking paradise indeed![/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://weddingsatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IanShyCruzWedding4.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]A fifteen-year love story between Philippine wedding videographer, Ian Cruz and his new wife, Shy Duran, finally culminated in an intimate and romantic wedding at scenic Basco, Batanes last May 10, 2016. Check out these photos from Dino Lara & Rex of We do it for Love.
PREP – Fundacion Pacita
CEREMONY – Tukon Chapel (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel)
COCKTAILs – Bunker’s Café
RECEPTION – Naidi LIGHTHOUSE
SUPPLIERS:
GOWN – Veluz
GROOM & KIDS SUIT, NECKTIES – Boy Kastner Santos
SECONDARY GOWN – Joe San Antonio
BRIDE’S MAKE-UP ARTIST – Make-Up Studio by Madge Lejano
ENTOURAGE HMUA – Aaron Lejarde
COORDINATION – Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila (Styling, Invite, Escort Card Etc.)
MUSIC – Johnoy Danao
FLOWERS – Vatel Manila
WEDDING BANDS – Imelda Jewelry
ARRHAE – Unity Coins
WINES – c/o Francis and Mayone Bakunawa Balbarin
RECEPTION FOOD – Café De Tukon
PHOTOGRAPHY – Dino Lara Photography & We Do It For Love
VIDEOGRAPHY – Ian Cruz Films
HOST – Aze Ryan Ching
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Even those who do not have any events lined up in the coming months are thinking of coming up with one, if only to book one of the country’s top, if not the top, videographers.
Jason Magbanua considers himself more of a visual storyteller and has set the tone for aspiring videographers of his generation. Many have embarked on their careers inspired by his work.
According to Jason, he wants to go back to his roots and shoot by himself. An exercise more familiar to visual artists like him. He promises something new and different for the output.
Jason is also quick to assure those who are thinking of pitching their ideas that it’s not a prank for April fool’s day; that this is the real deal. All you need to do is send in your ideas, details and logistics for your event and he will pick a couple of lucky ones.
And he says it can be anywhere in the world! The only thing that’s non-negotiable is good coffee.
So don’t let this once in a lifetime chance pass you by. Check out this link: Jason Magbanua will work for FREE and pitch your story!
Terms and Conditions are on the application form provided in Jason’s website. Deadline for submission will be on April 15, 2016.
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A tradition we started 11 years ago, The WaW Award. We ask the WaWies, members of WaW exclusive group for brides and grooms (if you wish to join just send a blank email to weddingsatwork-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) to nominate 5 suppliers they love best, admire most and would recommend proudly and here are the Top 10 names that came up.
Of the 10, 8 are part of 2014 Top 10 Supplier of the Year and 2 are new addition, this batch we have 3 photographers, 1 event host, 2 wedding planners, 3 designers and 1 make up artist.
Congratulations to our 2015 Top 10 Supplier of the Year!
Now the WaWies will vote again from the list and pick who among them will be the 2015 Supplier of the Year!
Awarding will be held at the WaW Christmas Party on November. Watch out for that!
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There was a time when the thought of gray as a wedding color was unheard of. Having a dull color for such a happy occasion doesn’t fit. Fast forward to today when gray and all its shades have become on trend. It has enjoyed blockbuster success on the fashion scene because despite its seemingly bland color, gray is actually versatile.
Gray has shades, perhaps even more than 50. Let us mention a few. There’s charcoal gray, a shade standing on the darker spectrum. Then there’s ash gray, one of its coveted shades, a whisper above white mixed with the right proportion of dark gray resulting in a powdery hue. Then we have dove gray, the tint that evokes romance. Then there’s slate, appealing to the masculine and modern. There are more shades of gray to play with. That is why it makes for an interesting choice for weddings. So cast all shades of doubt for gray aside because versatile gray is here to stay! In fact, here at Color Play we will mix and match different colors to counter the dreary reputation of gray.
GRAY AND YELLOW
That pop of happy color stands out against the charcoal gray like a ray of sunshine, doesn’t it? Perfect counterpoint to each other: a low-key, dark base color and a bright splash of color. With blooms like the graceful yellow calla lilies, you can bring in the elegance and style against flowing gray chiffon dresses that billow in the wind. Elegant and happy all in one theme.
You don’t need to stay with gray for your gowns. You can complement the fabric choices with your other color but you must choose shades that are complement each other. Like in the case of yellow which is a tricky color to wear. Not everyone can carry it well as a dress. The secret lies in choosing the perfect hue to match the wearer while balancing the gray of the other dresses. A creamy ultra-light yellow hue is a shade that practically anyone can wear. As it already borders on the neutral, your girlfriends should be able to own that shade. A pastel neutral against a gray neutral definitely harmonizes with one another. For the brighter shade of yellow, let the blooms carry the vibe. Against the cream yellow or the dove gray, yellow flowers always bring the cheery finish.
Even the men can join in the yellow splash of color with gray without having to fear the feminine hue. Gray will be their main color while the subtle drop of yellow brings out their gentle nature.
And for the bride, who can say no to these sigh-worthy yellow bouquets sprinkled with the right elements to bring in dreamy gray notes. Yellow ranunculus and roses bundled with silver brunia berries and dusty millers complete the gray and yellow ensemble.
GRAY AND CORAL
For those who prefer a more feminine contrast to gray, coral may just be the color for you. Not as bold as orange and a shade more unique than pink, coral brings out the classy girly vibe, distinctive but not loud. On the bride’s bouquet, peach and coral ranunculus against peach roses, punctuated with dusty millers and silver brunias and just the right amount of white create that dreamy bouquet. For the girls on the entourage, the stylish gowns in gray chiffon will make the perfect match for these tasteful sprinkles of coral.
With gray as their default color, the groom and his posse will definitely not mind wearing this soft shade. In fact, they just might even embrace this color as it puts them several notches up on the “gentle + man” scale.
GRAY AND WHITE
Then there are those who will not allow any other hue to take the attention away from gray. With white as the only other color, this theme will turn any wedding into a completely exquisite masterpiece. The simplicity of this palette evokes a refinement that few can own. It’s like a great paradox of style – subtle with flair.
What color can bring out the elegance of gray than a color that understands it? White is the absolute match if you want gray to take center stage. What’s more, the subtlety of gray and white allows the beauty of the bride and her gal pals to shine without interruption. After all, hasn’t it been said that true beauty comes with simplicity?
Even the men will agree; they who stand dapper and dashing in their clean, constructed gray suits with just the right amount of softness via the white boutonnieres. Handsome has never been this immaculate.
So whenever the liking for gray strikes you as you plan your wedding, you can quell all fears of color blandness. Different shades of gray when matched with the perfect pop of color spell excitement, style and impeccable taste.
About WaW Color Play Columnist Tisha Rosales: Tisha is a Meta-Coach, events professional, freelance writer and candle artisan of Balay Kandila. She’s also mom to 3 boys.
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For a super-feminine bridal look, check out Lela Rose‘s fall bridal collection, which was unveiled recently.
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We asked our WaWies to share what their bridal march songs were and we came up with our playlist on Spotify. Here are some of what they shared. We hope this gives you ideas on what songs to play on your bridal march.
1. The Prayer by Andrea Bocelli
2. Beautiful by Joshua Kadison
3. Yellow by Coldplay
4. Ikaw ang Pangarap by Martin Nievera
5. Ikaw Lamang by Gary Valenciano
6. Panunumpa by Carol Banawa
7. Ikaw by Yeng Constantino
8. Smash into You by Beyonce
9. I Finally Found Someone by Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams
10. May It Be by Enya
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In this column, Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila talks about how to DIY your table numbers. With the help of Adrian Ardiente for photos, Ernest shows you how to add these personalized touches for your wedding.
Make your table numbers interesting so as to complement your tablescape.
Here’s what you need:
• Papier mâché numbers
• Abaca string
• Faux flowers
• Glue gun
• Glue stick
• A pair of scissors
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Tie a knot to secure one end of the abaca string on the papier mâché number
Step 2: Wrap the string in around the number, making sure that the papier mâché is still seen.
Step 3: Tie a knot at the end of the string.
Step 4: Decorate the table number with faux flowers. Stick these flowers using the glue gun.
The end result:
Bespoke Tip: For your table numbers, choose a color that is different from that of the centerpiece. These numbers must be visible from a distance.
Wedding Essentials Magazine will be having a bridal exhibit featuring the works of some of our beloved advertisers and partners. Join the event on Oct. 21, 2015 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Manila Hotel.
In this column, Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila talks about how to DIY your twig napkin ring. 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.
Twig Napkin Ring
The dried twigs, hints of lilac, and silver touches on the twig napkin ring will make a pretty addition to your table setting.
Here’s what you need:
• Twigs
• Wire
• Faux flowers
• Beads
• Glue gun
• Glue stick
• A pliers of pliers
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Form a small wreath using the twigs.
Step 2: Secure the trimmings and wreath with the wire.
Step 3: Add beads on the wreath using the glue gun.
The end result:
Bespoke Tip: Since caterers/hotels fold napkins differently, endorse these napkin rings to your coordinator, caterer, or hotel account executive ahead of time so he or she can suggest a napkin fold to match the napkin ring.
The London Fashion Week just concluded its second run for the year and here are some of the bridal looks that paraded on the catwalk. Some of the designs are simple and fit for brides, who are looking for a natural and no-frills look.
Which hue are you? The color combo of blue and purple are not your typical wedding colors. The topic of wedding colors more often than not lands on the lighter shades. But there are those who gravitate towards the deeper shades. There is nothing dull about a blue and purple wedding. On the contrary, the colors are totally sophisticated and stylish. There is a boldness here that does not speak of flamboyance but of a confident and steadfast nature.
Purple, in its deepest shade, looks best when paired with a brighter shade of blue such as royal blue. A perfect counterpoint, royal blue highlights the deep violet just like how sapphire would be beside amethyst. Bringing even lighter shades of purple such as lavender would definitely tease the playfulness out of the somber purple. Not only will you have fun mixing shades, but you will also have a ball choosing from a variety of flowers to get the desired effect. Blues are found in hydrangeas, hyacinths, delphiniums and even anemones while purple shades abound in tulips, roses and also hydrangeas.
A completely contrasting color such as white will most definitely bring out the uniqueness of the blur-purple combo without stealing the limelight away. The best part? Blooms in the shades are not hard to come by. White roses mixed with purple carnations, accented by lavender lisanthius deliver that drama.
Dresses in blue and purple hues provide the romantic and stylish tinge that completes this beautiful wedding experience. Contrasting light and dark shades will make every photo a perfect shot.
When choosing dark purple for your flowers, consider going for the ethereal lavender for your dresses and bring the true goddesses in each of you.
When applying the blue and purple mix in your decors, get ready to be blown away by the drama. These rich, jewel shades bring the punch to the setting.
Now you may also want to relax on the deep shades a bit. A little touch of green and pink here and there will not only bring freshness to it but also emphasize the intensity of your main colors.
So when you hear blue and purple calling out to you, go for it! You got the style, drama and romance of these colors working for you.
*All photos courtesy of Pinterest
Read more of Tisha Rosales’ Color Play articles at www.weddingsatwork.com/category/color-play/. About WaW Color Play Columnist Tisha Rosales: Tisha is a Meta-Coach, events professional, freelance writer and candle artisan of Balay Kandila. She’s also mom to 3 boys.
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Jericho and Christine were married last Nov. 22, 2014.
Motif and Theme
We chose aqua because we are both divers so we wanted something close to the ocean. We also wanted our wedding to be timeless and elegant.
What were your fears prior to the wedding? How did you deal with it?
I was really worried about the attendance of the guests. A week prior to the wedding and there are still a lot who have not confirmed their attendance or those who gave very vague answers as to whether they are coming or not.
In the end, we just made a safe estimate for the caterer and stylist on how many attendees are confirmed plus a buffer table for contingency. Good thing we trusted the advise of our wedding planner.
Church: Notre Dame de Vie Chapel- Fernbrook Gardens
We booked the venue one week after our engagement. I have nothing but good words to say about Fernbrook and how our account executive, Kaira, handled our account. Sobrang dali kausap. We brought our own priest, too (my husband’s high school classmate) and had no problems with the chapel.
With more than 15 years in the wedding industry, these guys really know what they are doing. I’ve seen coordinators who are “sabog” during the wedding day but these guys really set the bar for being professionals. After the wedding I had at least three guests who asked who our coordinators were because bilib daw sila sa kinuha namin.
We got the full coordination package and I could say that it was really worth it. They helped us in choosing the best suppliers but at the same time they never insisted on anything we didn’t like. I really appreciated their honest advice and feedback and they do not take commissions from suppliers that we booked. Malaking tulong din sila in getting discounts kasi they are well-known in the industry.
One month before the wedding, they have already finalized everything with our other suppliers and even made avery detailed three-day schedule for us before, during, and after the wedding day. During the wedding, I was totally relaxed because I knew that these guys would be taking charge of everything.
One of the best advice that we took from previously married friends is to invest in a good wedding planner. I’m really glad that we had the them to help us every step of the way. Yes, these guys are not cheap but they are totally worth it!
At first I was really hesitant to have my gown made by Edwin because I know that he is a celebrity designer. We first went to Adorata Weddings, their RTW shop where all their lovely gowns are reasonably priced. Akala ko he’s masungit but nooo, he’s one of the nicest and most down-to-earth people I’ve ever met.
After trying on three gowns, I still didn’t get the “this is it!” feeling so he looked at my pegs and started to sketch a gown for me. Grabe, ang galing! First sketch pa lang, nakuha na nya agad. I really felt that I was looking at my dream gown right then and there. Our next meetings and fittings were held at their shop na in Wilson since I’m having a custom-made gown instead.
A month before the wedding I wanted to change something in the neckline of the gown and pumayag naman siya. In the photos, you’ll see that the gown looks quite heavy pero magaan lang talaga siya. I also liked the shimmery layer he used that gave off just the right amount of sparkle when hit by light.
Located in Pacita Complex, San Pedro, Laguna. Madali kausap yung owner, Ms. Regine, but you have to provide printouts of the design na ipapagaya mo and you also have to provide the fabric. Their beading and quality of work is excellent and that is why we chose them for our entourage. Hindi rin sila tipid sa beads and embellishments so good deal na.
One of the top comments from our guests is about how yummy the food was. Here’s our buffet menu:
1. Hoisin chicken wrap
2. Blinis with smoked salmon and dill
3. Mini prosciutto with pizza
4. Assorted bread with creamy pesto spread and liver pate
5. Broccoli and cheese soup
6. Insalata caprese with orange, walnuts and strawberry vinaigrette
7. Vongole pasta, tomatoes and pesto drizzle
8. Honey nut prawns
9. Japanese rolled chicken, teriyaki glaze, cheese and leeks
10. Slow cooked beef with cornbread and creamed spinach
11. Organic Lechon c/o Hecky’s
12. Carrot rice
13. Banoffee
14. Strawberry and cream cheese crepe
15. Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream
16. Mango panna cotta
17. White chocolate cake
18. Raspberry Iced Tea
19. Brewed coffee and tarragon tea
Although we didn’t avail of their styling, they still exceeded our expectations because of the extras they provided and because of their great service. They even provided a wishing tree with personalized note cards since I found out at the last minute na wala pala kaming guest book. The name cards, menu cards, table numbers, cake and everything else were elegantly done, too.
We wanted a photographer who does a lot of creative shots and Blacktie did not disappoint. Their photos are artistically done and taken from all the right angles.
One of the best out there! We definitely made the right decision in getting Jiggie as backup. His team was one of the first to arrive at the hotel and even before the wedding, we always look forward to our meetings since they’re such a fun couple (he works with his wife). His photos are dramatic and well-composed, yet nothing looks staged. Ang galing talaga! He specializes in portraits and in using natural light.
One of our favorite suppliers! When Ian found out that husband and I are both avid scuba divers, he immediately suggested that we do a unique Save-the-Date video, and even offered a special rate for it.
After doing our save the date, nagpa-certify din siya with his wife and they are now licensed divers ready to do more underwater videos. We have nothing but praises for him and his team. Sobrang bait, very humble!
During the wedding day, una sila dumating sa hotel and they immediately began filming. Since we’ve worked with them na on our save the date (we filmed it twice, on different locations) we were really at ease with them na. Yung SDE namin, we had no idea that it would turn out like that kasi he never instructed or directed us to do anything. Natural lang lahat. Kaya ang galing talaga how he put everything together.
My gown designer was actually the one who highly recommended Toto for my hair and makeup. I was initially surprised that this guy is so hard to book! And now I know why: he’s really good. His team is composed of four jolly and nakakaaliw guys and they work wonders really fast.
My first choice as HMUA. I booked Toni one week after getting engaged even if we didn’t even have a set wedding date nor venue yet. She already did my makeup on three previous occasions and I really love her. I’ve also recommended her to fellow brides and they have nothing but praises for Toni. She has her own way of making you feel like a “Tonified” diyosa. Now if you follow her on Instagram, you’ll see just how good she is. Amazing talaga.
Since we already knew that we would fail miserably if we choose our own outfits for our prenup session, we decided to hire a stylist. Sa lahat ng pinagtanungan ko, Yvonne is one, who stood out kasi magaan agad loob ko sa kanya. Plus, her rates are ultra reasonable! She did not disappoint, too. Todo-asikaso kami on the pictorial day and her pegs really matched the place. Nothing tacky or ikakahiya namin a few years from now. I highly recommend getting a stylist for your prenup session lalo na pag you guys don’t have enough time (and creativity) on your hands. You won’t go wrong with Teacher Yvonne.
Rolan did a marvelous job with the reception! He transformed it into a dream and even the guests were raving about how lovely and elegant the place was. They even had to check if the flowers were indeed real because they’re so pretty. Hindi matipid sa flowers si florist. No fillers, flowers talaga nilagay nila. Nasunod yung gusto ko na hydrangeas for the tables and bilin ko to keep things neat and elegant.
As for the bouquets, they used high-quality flowers. I had peonies as my bouquet, as suggested by Edwin Tan.
Highly recommended! Ang galing nila. People cried because of their version of “A Thousand Years.” We also wanted to give a standing ovation when they sang “The Prayer” habang nasa church.
So easy to deal with! Ang bilis pa ng production and very professional kausap. We had customized jewelry and watch boxes in our motif and monogram for our principal sponsors.
Gifts for Famale Entourage: Personalized Bracelets by Crissa Catalan
She used freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and sterling silver for the bracelets. Nakalagay din yung initials ng abay in each bracelet. It came in a box with our motif and monogram too.
How did the WeddingsAtWork community help you during wedding preps?
WaW provided me with priceless insider information about suppliers and creative ideas for the wedding. The unbiased reviews from previous brides were extremely helpful in screening our suppliers.
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Access to a real-life and unbiased treasure trove of wedding information. Being a member of this community saved me a lot of time, money, and heartache from choosing the wrong people to handle our wedding. Thanks to the reviews and help from fellow WaWies, I was able to fully enjoy planning one of the most memorable moments in my life.
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Brides gushing over Jimmy Choo shoes no longer need to fly out of the country to get these much-coveted shoes. An article from the Inquirer showed Jimmy Choo’s made-to-order bridal shoes service is now available in the Philippines. Brides can choose which style, material and color for her wedding shoes. In addition, she can personalize her pair with her own monogram or even date plaque for the wedding day.
There are five styles to choose from: Anouk, Abel, Lance, Luna, and Cosmic. The service costs between P49,500 to as much as P400,000 depending on what the bride prefers.
The service is available through Stores Specialists, Inc, which is the exclusive distributor of the brand in the country. Aside from the bride, mothers and the female members of the bridal entourage can also avail themselves of the bespoke service. Brides can place their orders at Jimmy Choo via Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza Mall East.
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