{"id":18395,"date":"2016-12-30T14:25:48","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T06:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/?p=18395"},"modified":"2016-12-30T14:25:48","modified_gmt":"2016-12-30T06:25:48","slug":"waw-dinner-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/waw-dinner-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"WaW Dinner Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

[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]Mimma Benz has always been generous to us WaWies. She will not hesitate to set aside a portion of her hectic schedule just to be with us, unless she has something important to attend to. You will really see her eyes sparkle with excitement whenever she\u2019s with her WaWies and NaWies (Newlyweds at Work). Since we\u2019re very spoiled, she\u2019s giving us the opportunity to meet some of the wedding industry\u2019s best suppliers. Kaya\u2019t hindi ko na pinalampas itong<\/em> second WaW Dinner, because I felt really sad when I wasn\u2019t able to attend the first one.[\/cs_text][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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=”http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2ndWaWDinner3.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”aligncenter”][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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]Anyway, just like the first WaW dinner, everyone brought their share of potluck food. We\u2019ve had crispy pata, buttered chicken, barbecue, pancit malabon, shrimp, kakanin<\/em>, ice cream, micro greens, and cake! Yum! The wedding supplier hosts this time were Phoeben and Gen Teocson (videographer)<\/em>. They were joined by fellow suppliers Paul Vincent and his wife Ayvih (photographer)<\/em>, and Queen David and husband David (coordinator).<\/p>\n

My fianc\u00e9 and I have never met any of these suppliers before, but we were warmly welcomed like we\u2019ve been friends with them for so long. Feeling close ako agad sa kanila<\/em>. Haha! The house was homey and comfortable. We immediately felt at-home as soon as we entered. Can I just say that we particularly loved the sala<\/em>, dining area, and the restroom with a guestbook? Hahaha.[\/cs_text][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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=”http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2ndWaWDinner1.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”aligncenter”][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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]Once settled, Mimma introduced everyone and the unforgettable dining experience started with the sharing of our love stories.<\/p>\n

Kim and Ryan Joseph (RJ) \u2013 to marry in December 2018<\/strong>[\/cs_text][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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=”http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2ndWaWDinner5.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”aligncenter”][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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]Their love story left us all mind-blown! Peace, Kim and RJ! Haha! Kim admitted that she was the first one who saw RJ ten years ago, and she said she knew – right then and there – that he is The One. Everyone suddenly looked at RJ like he was some matinee idol who got engaged with his number one fan. Hahaha. Their love story is so colorful that we are really glad they made it through the obstacles.<\/p>\n

From Kim: \u201cThanks so much for the dinner we had so much fun and na-appreciate talaga namin lahat ng kwento<\/em>, words of advice and existential questions posed by David and Phoeben. Hehe!\u201d<\/p>\n

Jessa and John Paul (JP) \u2013 to marry in July 2017<\/strong>[\/cs_text][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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=”http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2ndWaWDinner2.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”aligncenter”][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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]It was unfortunate that JP was unable to join us that night. We were all surprised to find out that JP was the one planning their wedding. Jessa said that it was even him who told her to join WaW. Personally, I find Jessa lucky that her fianc\u00e9 is actively helping her with the wedding preps. Rarely will you see a guy like him. JP is based in Singapore, and they have been in a Long Distance Relationship for three years.<\/p>\n

From Jessa: \u201cThank you sa lahat ang daming<\/em> learnings and realizations. Haha! Ang dami kong tanong na nasagot. Ang sarap mag chickahan pag<\/em> wedding ang <\/em>topic. Excited na ako<\/em> for our prenup, ako pala talaga ang mauunang ga-<\/em>graduate. <3\u201d<\/p>\n

Melly and Franz \u2013 to marry in February 2018<\/strong>[\/cs_text][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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=”http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2ndWaWDinner4.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”aligncenter”][\/cs_column][\/cs_row][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]Well, that\u2019s me and my fianc\u00e9. Haha. We met in a boxing gym eight years ago. Franz told them I was the one who first set eyes on him, but promise siya talaga yung nauna<\/em>. Hahaha. We\u2019ve had our share of ups and downs, as well, and we are just grateful to finally be on our road to forever. Naks! <\/em><\/p>\n

Below were the tips we got from our hosts that night:<\/p>\n

(Disclaimer: These are not verbatim statements. They were typed based on how I understood their points.)<\/em><\/p>\n

On Booking Suppliers:<\/strong><\/p>\n