Miguel celebrate his 7th Birthday at Big Red Barn (10.05.08)

Miguel turned 7 last Oct. 5, 2008. Last year we celebrated his 6th birthday at the Big Red Barn (BRB) in Tiendesitas Pasig City. He said “Mom, can i celebrate my 7th birthday here?”. We just said we’ll see. I was already looking for venue on where to celebrate his birthday. Luckily, they put up a branch in Westgate Alabang, Muntinlupa City. We immediately made an occular to see the place. It’s not that big like in Tiendesitas. But I think my son and his guests will loved the place. You know how kids love the play ground with big slides & tunnels. It’s like they’re in heaven. So we booked the place and start looking for suppliers. Even the theme it took me sometime to finalized it. I just ask Miguel on what he likes. He wants Iron Man, Spiderman, Batman… why not have a superheroes theme. I carefully selected the prizes for the games & balloon drop. Even getting my suppliers =). Hereunder are my suppliers (most of them are my friends in the wedding industry, some were sponsored by family, friends & relatives):

Hotel: Parque Espana Condotel.. *S*, thank you for sponsoring the room. Kids enjoyed the bath tub & the swimming pool w/ jacuzzi. The room they gave us was a newly renovated. = )

Our Room No. at Parque Espana Hotel

Venue & Caterer: Big Red Barn, Grand Barn, Westgate Alabang Muntinlupa City.

Play Area & Slide

Photographer (FREE): Leon Valdez. He’s a family friend. He is my brother’s BFFL. And this guy has a future in photography. Thank you for capturing Miguel’s memorable 7th Birthday!




Videographer: Santillan Photography. I worked with Erly in weddings & corporate events in San Pedro, Laguna. Thank you for covering the event. = )


Invite & Thank You Tag: No one else but ME…



Miguel’s Costume: Iron Man. A gift from his Ninong Yoday. Thank you.



Kids Token: Iron Man & High School Musical 3 Body bags by Sheila.
Mom’s Token: Shopping bag “I am not a PLASTIC Bag”


Cake & Cup Cakes: Tita Irma Yu of Cake Celebrations.


Cup Cake Box: RM Boxes


Balloon Decor: Tita Belen of Florabee Flowershop. Thank you for the FREE decor!


Host: Bubs. Job well done. The guests enjoyed the party! It was so much fun! Thank you Bubs!



Magician: Sir Leodini. Berd & I wanted a different kind of magic show. We wanted to give them the best magic show na ala “Las Vegas Style” that they will never forget. And Sir Leodini did not turn us down. Everyone said WOW and he was able to amused our guests. Kudos… Sir Leodini!


Face Painter: c/o Bubs.



Photo Guestbook: The Picture Book, ATC Alabang Branch



Audio Visual Presentation: Leon Valdez & Tito Niel Edera. Thank you for making the heart warming AVP of Miguel!

Tito Niel

Event Assistant: Vanessa Rivero, Rina Santos & Jun Suzon… Thank you so much for helping me organize the party.

Highlights:




That night I received text messages from our guests…

Ting Cereso (Mom’s Best Friend in College)…
“Sis ang saya ng bday party ni Miguel. Ang galing mo talaga… Sobrang happy talaga mga kids yesterday. Si Avryll nga may hang over pa and gusto ulit mag party dun. Hapi siya sa mga games and magic show…”


Tita Marilen Hernandez (My sister in law) …
“My 2 boys really had fun. Sabi ni Matthew I like Kuya Miguel coz he had a great party…”


Mrs. Almario (Aira’s Mom, Miguel’s Classmate in MSSP)
“Good Pm. Hi! This is Aira’s Mom. Just want you to know that my daughter really enjoyed Miguel’s party. It is actually her birthday too (HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIRA!), she was happy she attended the party. Thanks & God Bless Miguel for having a wonderful parents as you!”


Ana Marie Medina (Mom’s Bestfriend in HS)
“We did had a great time. The kids are still talking about what happened… Thank you for inviting us!


We would like to THANK EVERYONE for attending Miguel’s 7TH Birthday. It was one memorable experience. We do hope you enjoyed the party.

Love,


You may also visit Leon’s multiply site at http://leonvaldez.multiply.com/photos/album/17/Miguels_7th_Birthday for more photos.

Miguel at Fun Ranch (10.05.07)

My eldest son "Miguel" celebrated his 6th birthday last Oct 5, 2007. I've been reading nice feed back on Fun Ranch. I and my husband decided to bring our kids there. An entire compound built for kids where they can play, shop, eat and have a spa massage. This place is called Fun Ranch Center (beside Tiendesitas) where kids definitely rule! When i told Miguel that we're going there. He always asked me is it already my birthday. He was so excited.

Here are some of our photos...

Miguel was so brave trying this slide at Active Fun.

We had dinner at Red Big Barn.

Cup cakes from Martha. Here at Red Big Barn, you don't need to call the waiter. You just have to press the buzzer and waiter will come to your table.

Our family pics...

Charmaine Grace Reyes Gamboa 18th Birthday (09.30.07)

Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Renaissance Hotel Manila Makati City
Invitation: Spyder Creative Works, Inc.
Choreographers: Ms. Ida [Cotillion De Honor] and Mr. Xtian [Themed & Modern Dance] of Hotlegs, Inc.
Gown Designer: Rey [Debutante & Cotillion De Honor Female Participants]
Gown & Suit Designer: Leonard Co [Mom, Brothers, Grand Mother, Aunt & Cousin]
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Jasmine Mendiola & Ney
Photo & Video: Megapixels Digital Studio
Event Stylist: Florabee Flower Shop
Lights & Special Effects: Audio Compulsion Inc.
Program Host: Ms. May Ramos
DJ Host: DJ Jon T.
Cake: Cake Concepts Unlimited
Souvenir Boxes: Bath Essentials Enterprise
No. of Guests: 150

Charmaine Grace Reyes Gamboa celebrated her 18th Birthday last September 30, 2007 at Renaissance Hotel. The party was attended by her friends from Elizabeth Seton (Grade School & H.S.), Varsity Team Mates (Village & School), and DLSU Dasmariñas. Her cousins and relatives were also there to witness this special occasion.

This party was different from the other debut that I coordinated and attended. Since, Charm was also a member of the cheering squad. The cotillion number was not the usual waltz. It was choreographed in a different manner. Ms. Ida from Hotlegs used the medley songs of Michael Bubble. The modern dance was choreographed by Xtian (Christian) which is also different one. Charm carefully chose the songs for the modern & theme dance which are the "Buttons" by Pussy Cat Dolls and "Upgrade U" by Beyonce respectively. I must say that they are all good dancers!

"The PCD"

"Upgrade U by Beyonce Dance Number"

The program started with the 18th roses. We only have the 18 candles & 18 gifts or treasures. Charm wanted to have a very short program. She wanted her guests to enjoy the dancing after the program. We make sure that the program will be different from the others. Which I think we were able to do that. And everyone enjoyed the party. The event itself reflects her personality! The party was really her…

Flash back…
At first Charm doesn’t like to celebrate her 18th birthday. Her Mom insisted to have a debut. During our planning & preparations, Charm was clueless on what she likes for her party. I asked her to attend wedding fairs to see some samples of invites, gowns, and photo and video suppliers. As we go along, she became excited on planning her debut. Her Mom was also part of the preparation. Though planning was kind of difficult for her. She was in Ireland. We just exchange emails and regularly chat at yahoo messenger. Thank God there’s emails and yahoo messenger. It makes it easy for her to plan this occasion.

Btw, aside from the party she was given a brand new black Mazda 3 car from her Mom!

As Charm said in her website it’s so UNREAL! Saya! That’s all I can say!

Happy 18th Birthday Charm! I’ll surely miss you Ms. Ladybird!

Below is Ms. Ladybird's comment:

Hello from Ireland Ms.Bing,

Thank you very much for making Charm's debut a very memorable and joyous day...Your staff was very considerate and very good.We received beautiful comments...may nagsabi pa nga ng "sana next year debut ulit ni charm"Again, thanks and continue to work the best of your abilities. (I saw how dedicated and comitted you are in your work and it shows in your craft.) take care always...

sincerely yours,

Ladybird

See her site for more photos: http://charm0811.multiply.com/photos/album/48/happy_18th_natal_day_388_photos

Megapixels video: http://megapixelsstudio.com/index_html.html "charm @ 18"

Leonila Alvarez 80th Birthday (08.19.07)

Venue: Grand Ballroom B & C, The Bellevue Manila
Invitation: Imaginovation Handcrafted Expressions
Band: The Rockin’ Revival
Performers: Marco Sison, Nonoy Zuniga, Janine Desiderio
No of Guests: 250

Mrs. Leony Alvarez marked her 80th birthday last August 19, 2007 at The Bellevue Manila. I am proud to say that I’ve been the event coordinator of her family from her Golden Wedding Anniversary, her grand daughter’s debut, company Christmas party & other special events. In other words, suki na nila ako. Hehehe… Ay suki ko pala sila.

The birthday party was different from the other party that I coordinated. This was a birthday concert for their guests. Her grand children and daughter with daughter in laws gave a special dance number. The family chorale rendered a song “Thank you”. There was a surprise live feed from her grand daughter in Canada.

The birthday party was a blast. With all these performers, I must say that everyone had a great time.

;-> Instead of receiving gifts from her guests, she asked them to donate a few cents to Coalition for Homeless.