Posts

Wedding Videographer Ian and Shy Cruz’s Breathtaking Batanes Wedding

/in , /by

[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″]Ian&ShyCruzWedding2[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]IanandShyCruzWedding2[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]IanandShyCruzWedding1[/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. Everyone was excited as prep started at 8:00 a.m. at Fundacion Pacita.[/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″]IanandShyCruzWedding4[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]Ian&ShyCruzWedding5[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]IanandShyCruzWedding6[/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_block_grid type=”four-up”][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 1″]IanandShyWedding24[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]IanandShyWedding25[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]IanandShyCruzWedding5[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 4″]IanandShyCruzWedding7[/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]Shy shared that she was relaxed during the prep but became sentimental, teary and tense when the ceremony started at 2:30 p.m. and she saw Ian crying his eyes out as the church door opened.[/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″]IanandShyCruzWedding3[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]IanandShyCruzWedding8[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]IanandShyCruzWedding9[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 4″]IanandShyCruzWedding10[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 5″]IanandShyWedding26[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 6″]IanandShyWedding27[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 7″]IanandShyCruzWedding14[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 8″]IanandShyCruzWedding13[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 9″]IanandShyCruzWedding11[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 10″]IanandShyCruzWedding11[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 11″]IanandShyCruzWedding16[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 12″]IanandShyCruzWedding15[/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]There were no dry eyes in the crowd as well. After the ceremony, cocktails were served at the Bunker’s Cafe, near Naidi Lighthouse where the reception was held. Shy said that “it was picture perfect for its exquisite view and thrilled vibe”.[/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″]IanandShyWedding28[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]Ian&ShyCruzWedding4[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]IanandShyCruzWedding20[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 4″]Ian&ShyCruzWedding6[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 5″]IanandShyCruzWedding18[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 6″]IanandShyCruzWedding17[/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]What Ian and the guests didn’t know was that there was going to be a surprise waiting for them. 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″]IanandShyCruzWedding19[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]IanandShyWedding29[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]Ian&ShyCruzWedding7[/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″]IanandShyCruzWedding21[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 2″]IanandShyWedding30[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 3″]Ian&ShyCruzWedding3[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 4″]IanandShyWedding31[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 5″]IanandShyCruzWedding22[/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Block Grid Item 6″]IanandShyCruzWedding23[/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.

Photos from Dino Lara
Photos from Rex Carrascoso of We Do it for Love

VENUES:

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
BATANES COORDINATION & VANS –  I.B.S Travel & Tour[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]

Looking for the Perfect Wedding Venue and Caterer? Hop On and Join The Wedding Tour!

/in , , /by

[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]Wedding planning is always exciting for any engaged couple. However, we all know how much of a challenge it can be given that there’s so many things to decide on. Two of the most difficult choices usually involve reception venues and caterers. Luckily, The Wedding Library has come up with a new concept that will help couples with these major decisions.

The Wedding Library has been assisting couples with all their wedding needs for the past 20 years starting with their all-in-one wedding shop. The shop has always provided unique and innovative offerings to answer untapped needs of engaged couples, including a unique bridal shower or honeymoon line and the first Bridal Fair to offer a major on-the-spot booking Cash Raffle Promo.

This year, The Wedding Library asked some brides for ideas on any needs in the wedding industry that have yet to be met and two of the most predominant answers were wedding planning seminars and ocular visits to reception venues. Voila! The Wedding Tour was born.
[/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/WeddingTour1.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 Wedding Tour is a fun, convenient, educational, time saving, and cost efficient way to scout for the right venue for your reception. Also available to debutantes, the tour likewise gives couples an opportunity to network with other about-to-be-wed couples and get tips from long time wedding suppliers, all in one fun-filled, enriching, and worthwhile day. The Wedding Tour promises to be:

Fun: Couples get to mingle with each other, play games, share tips, talk about common experiences and issues and more while en route to the venues.
Convenient: Couples do not need to sweat driving through traffic and worrying about parking.
Educational: A newlywed speaker and a wedding supplier will share tips to the couples/debutantes en route to the venues.
Time Saving: There will be 3-5 venues featured in one day. As this will be a scheduled group visit, the venues will be ready to present to The Wedding Tour participants.
Cost Efficient: The tour price is a fraction of what will normally be spent on gas, parking, and lunch to visit all 3-5 venues.

As if that’s not enough, some of the venues will also be giving discounts or freebies to The Wedding Tour participants. More freebies and games en route to the venues also await participants. Couples can enjoy all of these for a tour price of only Php 750 per person, maximum of 2 persons per wedding/debut per tour.[/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/WeddingTour3.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]Couples can also choose among different types of tours depending on the budget they are allocating for the venue and caterer. There are six different tours to choose from:

1) The Wedding Tour Standard Series (venue packages below Php 100,000)
2) The Wedding Tour De Luxe Series (venue packages between Php 100,000-150,000)
3) The Wedding Tour Premier Series (venue packages between Php 150,000-200,000)
4) The Wedding Tour Gold Series (venue packages between Php 200,000-250,000)
5) The Wedding Tour Platinum Series (venue packages between Php 250,000-350,000)
6) The Wedding Tour Diamond Series (venue packages between Php 350,000-450,000 and 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/2016/05/WeddingTour2.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 price range of the venues are based on their weekend rates and the most inexpensive menu offering of at least one of their accredited caterers. Initial tours will be scheduled in June based on responses from interested couples. There are currently initial tours being planned for Tagaytay, Quezon City, Rizal, and Metro Manila.

Interested couples can start by answering this questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S5NQP8P. The Wedding Library will then correctly match the slots of The Wedding Tour itineraries based on the couple’s needs and preferences. Couples who completely answer the questionnaire will also get a chance to win FREE or discounted slots for the initial runs.

For more information, visit www.weddinglibrary.com.ph. Wedding venues interested to be part of the Wedding Tour Packages can email inquire@weddinglibrary.com.ph or call 9751596 or 0917 8822608, or call The Wedding Library SM Megamall branch at 6385791 (Mon-Sun 10 am-9 pm).[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]