Q and Bernadette's Wedding (02.24.08)

(Photos by Dino Lara)

Bernadette is a long time friend. It was a priveledge to be chosen to handle and coordinate her wedding. I know that planning was not easy for her, Q is always out of town or out of the country. But she never forgets to ask Q's opinion from choosing their suppliers up to the smallest details on wedding planning.

The wedding ceremony was held at Chapel on The Hill at 2pm. It was officiated by Fr. Jboy Gonzales a friend of the couple. He gave a very meaningful homily. Everyone was laughing including the couple during the homily as Fr. Jboy reads the letter Q sent to Bernadette. I must say that the guests will truly remember this wedding.

Here's the line-up of their wedding suppliers:

• Church: Chapel on The Hill
• Reception Venue: Balay Indang
• Invitation / Missalette: Imaginovation by Airees Rondain
• Photographer: Dino Lara
• Videographer: Jason Magbanua
• Choir: C5
• Florist: Gemma Nacino
• Emcee: Wilson Fang (Badette's close friend)
• Gown Designer: Edwin Uy
• Hair & Make-up Artist: Tonette Chua

Check this out http://qandbadette.weddingannouncer.com/vendors.html for supplier's info.

View Dino Lara's slideshow http://www.dinolaraphotography.com/darkroom/share/?n=franzbernadette#fb0400JPG

Here's an email from Badette:

Hello Bing,

Pasensya na ngayon lang ako nakapag-communicate :) Bing, thank you so much for helping me organize our wedding. Everybody said it was well organized. Galing nyo! Wala pa akong pictures, sorry. But you may check dino's blog: http://www.dinolaraphotography.com/darkroom/share/?n=franzbernadette#fb0400JPG

I just arrived yesterday in Cagayan. Ok naman so far! Excited sa bagong buhay.

Anyways, let's keep in touch! Thank you so much! You have been a huge blessing to us :)

I love you, sister!

Badette

Labadan - Chua Wedding [12.23.07]

Chantielle wants a simple wedding. Originally she wants a beach theme wedding. Since we booked the reception at Fernbrook, we changed the theme into a garden wedding & butterflies. But still she likes it simple from the invite to her gowns. Marcial's request is to have a bossa nova band played during the reception to entertain her guests. And his request was granted, we booked Serene8 to play music from the church to reception. Instead of buying tokens for the guests, they donated a percentage of their budget to World Vision.

Hereunder are the lists of their suppliers:
Church: Notre Dame De Vi Chapelle
Reception: Fernbrook Garden, Byzantine 1 & 2
Caterer: Josiah's Catering
Invitation: V-Craft
Bridal Gown, Entourage Gowns, Groom's Attire: Joel Escober
Hair & Make-up Artist: Ara Fernando
Photo & Video: Decisive Moments by Mel Cortez
Florist & Event Stylist: Scenta Flora

Elegant Church Arrangement

Bridal Bouquet

Bear Basket for the Cute Little Flower Girls

Cake: Clay Cakes

Sketch by Karla of Clay Cakes

Musician / Band: Serene8 Band

LCD Rental & Screen: Brain Computer

Special Effects: Butterflies by Acclaim Marketing

Testimonials: A text message from Chantielle: "Hi Bing.Thank you very much for helping us with our wedding... :-)"

Congratulations & Best Wishes Marcial & Chantielle!

Ycay - Lim Wedding [12.29.07]

I think I am the official wedding planner / coordinator of their barkada :-). In February 2002 I coordinated the wedding of Arnie & Jerico. Where she was the maid of honor. In December 2005, another friend of Arnie & Narnie got married. And I was again contacted to coordinate Jerome & Sheryll's (Arnie & Narnie's friend) wedding. And this time, It was Narnie's turn to get married. I am very honored to plan & coordinate her wedding with Jojo.

The Couple: Jojo Ycay and Narnie Lim is based in Singapore.

The Venue: Santuario De San Jose, East Greenhills, San Juan City for the ceremony. Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas Pasig City for the reception.

The Details: Narnie was endorsed by her bestfriend Arnie. Narnie knows what she wanted for her wedding. From the design of her gown, color motiff to the flowers & reception centerpiece. Even the music to be played from the church to reception were carefully selected.

The Suppliers:

Invitation: Printed Matter

Hair & Make-up Artist: Jasmine Mendiola

Photo & Video: Studio A

Florist & Event Stylist: 2171 Floral Creations by Joyce Aguilar

Bridal & Female Entourage Gowns, Groom's Attire & Male Entourage Barong Tagalog: Leonard Co

Church Choir: Vocare Coeli

Reception Musician: Bernie Pasamba Music Consultancy

Cake: Cake Unlimited

Bridal Car: Transabi Corporation

Special Effects: Bubble Machine by Audio Compulsion

LCD Projector: Brain Computer

Principal Sponsors Gifts: Body Shop Gift Set

Guest Token: Desk Calendar by Papemelroti

Testimonial:

From: Narnie Lim

Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 5:27:37 PM

Subject: Thanks a lot...

Hi Bing,

Kumusta po? We wanted to thank you and your staff for the big help last dec 29. Everything was so organized, from the preparations till reception. That really made us, especially me, feel confident that everything will just be fine, and that all we have to do is smile and enjoy that day.Wala ng mangungelet sayo... hehehe... seryoso po, we were really happy doing all the preparations with you. We really are thankful and truly your team can be recommended, same with ms ghie and her team, ms joyce & jasmine, to others!

again & again & again... "maraming-maraming salamat po!"

ingats,

jojo & narnie

Here are some of the photos:

Last minute endorsement by Narnie.

Here comes the Bride

Recessional

Cheers!

Fun Moments with the Bride & Bestman

To Jojo & Narnie... "May your love be modern enough to survive the times, and old fashioned enough to last forever." Again Congratulations & Best Wishes!

Florentino - Ligon Wedding [12.07.07]

Church: Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Quezon City

Reception: The Grand Terrace, Venus Garden
Caterer: VS & F

Invitation: The Write Impression
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Nelson [Bride, Mom & Sisters]; Raul Marcelino [Groom's Mom]
Gown: Malou Castro - Leonio
Photo & Video: Jorge's Portrait
Church & Reception Musician: Sentimental Groove
Reception Acoustic Guitarist: Romy Jorolan
Florist: Neric Beltran [Church & Entourage]; Flowers Unlimited [Reception]

Cake: Vienna Cakes
Bridal Car: Bride's Rides
Souvenir/ Tokens: Fino [Bag Tag] & Wrap Shop [Jewelry Box]

Charo is a friend of Charisse whom I coordinated her wedding way back in November 2006. I must say that Charo is a hands on bride. She's into details, even the smallest ones.

I call this wedding South weds North. Charo is from the North Area where in Andrei is from South. They've been together for 13 years [if I'm not mistaken ; )]. Imagine the traffic in South Luzon Express Way. "Love really conquers all."

Congratulations and Best Wishes! Cheers to a happy married life!

Testimonials: Got a text message from Andrei...
"Thank u for a job well done!"

Superio - Guadana Wedding [10.20.07]

Church: Santuario De San Antonio, Forbes Park Makati City / 8AM
Reception: The Conservatory, Peninsula Manila Hotel, Makati City
Invitation: Prinsonalities
Bride's Hair & Make-up: Jesi Mendez
Entourage: Emphasis Salon
Photo: Dino Lara Photography
Video: Threelogy
Bridal & Entourage Gown: Veluz Reyes
Shoes: Seven Shoes
Entourage Flowers: Royale Flower Shop by Gina Galang
Church Flowers: Sunny Florist
Musician: Leggiero Strings
Host: Ms. Mallory Cosio
Guests Token: Suman from Antipolo
Principal Sponsors: Mini Cakes from Cake Unlimited

I coordinated her sister's [Catherine] wedding. She was the maid of honor. And this time she's the bride. Christine was a hands on bride. She took care of every little details while Raniel was in Dubai.

The event was captured by Dino Lara. Threelogy showed their onsite video from preparation to church ceremony. I loved the color combination of yellow & rust for the entourage gowns. And Christine gown was simple yet elegant. Guests brought home "suman" as give aways.

Testimonials: A text message from Christine: "Thanks Bing! We did enjoy. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks again."

From Joy: "Thank you very much for your SMASHING assistance, very well coordinated and organized! You have a great team with you! Thank you very much!

For more photos, pls visit this link: http://www.dinolaraphotography.com/darkroom/share/?n=ranielchristine#RanielChristine0370JPG

Congratulations & Best Wishes!

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"

Manuel - Haldos Wedding (06.30.07)

I was asked by my Mom if I’m still available for June 30 wedding. I checked my calendar, and the date was still open. The next question was if I can coordinate my Ninong’s sons wedding. I said “Yes, Mommy”. Later that afternoon, my Ninang called me and asked if I can coordinate her son’s wedding. I said “I’ll be glad to help Tata ”. And she said “O sige nga Bing, tulungan mo sila. Salamat ha.”

Jeng and I started exchanging calls, emails and text messages. I must say that she’s a hands on bride. I only reminded her with a few details that she might forget. Her invitation was made by her brother and her gown by her sister.

It was a beautiful 9:00 am wedding. The ceremony was held at Our Lady of Remedies Parish (Malate Church). Wedding entourage was on time. The priest gave a meaningful sermon. After the church ceremony, we proceed to Ramon Magsaysay Center. Tata’s band serenaded the guest with their bossa nova tune. The bride prepared a surprise audio visual presentation for Tata. Likewise, Tata gave her a surprise song number. We ended the program with the smile on the face of all guests.

Later that afternoon, I received a text message from Jeng…

Hi (Ate) Bing! Thank you po sa tulong nyo sa amin naging smooth and successful po wedding naming bcoz of ur help!

Here’s another thank you note…

From: Genalyn Haldos

To: Beginnings Events Management

Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2007 1:50:56 PM

Subject: Re: Wedding Worksheets

Hi Ms. Bing!

Kumusta po?

we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to you and to your group for making our Big Day happen smoothly and very well coordinated, we got good comments from our guests na ok daw po ang event namin di magulo and well coordinated, thanks po talaga sa tulong nyo!

may your company grow bigger and madami pa sana kayong matulungan na couples...
pacensya na po late ko na na-email ang pictures... eto po naka-attach some of our pictures...

Thanks po ulit and God Bless!

To Tata & Jeng, Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Hill - Alonzo Wedding (07.07.07)

For everyone this is the luckiest day of the year. But for George & Lilian they are the luckiest couple who married at 777 (07 July 2007). Lilian an Ex- Philippine Army met George at the US Embassy Manila, who is an Ex - American Army. Lilian then was working at US Embassy travel agency. When George saw her, he asked his friend to ask Lilian to be their tour guide. Lilian accepts the offer, touring them around Manila (Rockwell, Mega Mall & Greenbelt). For several months of getting to know each other, George finally asked Lilian to marry him in front of her Father in Law. And she said “Pano ba yan Dad?”. And her father in law replied “Ikaw?” ….

On July 7, 2007, George & Lilian got married at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ortigas, Pasig City [beside Lourdes School]. They had their reception at The Peninsula Manila, Conservatory, Makati City expecting 110 guests. Lilian wanted George to experience a Philippine traditional wedding. In the program, we added the prosperity dance (money dance) and kissing game for the married couples. The program lasted for an hour and a half. And I can see in their eyes that they’re both happy with the outcome of their wedding. Planning the wedding for three months was a challenge for me. But I definitely enjoyed working with this couple.

The next day I received a text message from Lilian…

SMS: Hi bing! I’d lyk to thank u! Coz everything was really great! Bing I’ve got some gift for you so f u have time pls let me knw wer can I bring it… Again thank u n to ur staff… All of u really makes a good job.

Lilian, thank you for the gift!