Adan - Bautista Wedding [01.08.08]

Church: Capilla Nilda Maria, Ciudad Del Rey
Reception: Ciudad Del Rey
Caterer, Bridal Car: Robert Camba
Invitation & Missalette: Village Project
Token: Carisha Manila Seedling
Photographer & Videographer: Smart Shot
Florist: Boyet
Cake: Gervy's Amazing Cake
Host: Mallory Cosio
Church & Reception Musician: Anima Choir
Designer: Serge Jimenez
Hair & Make-up Artist: Danny Capistrano

A lot of careful planning and brainstorming happened. Joseph and Tessa wanted a simple but elegant wedding. The preparations took them more than a year. All details and suppliers were carefully chosen.

The wedding ceremony was officiated by Bishop Teodoro Bacani, Jr. He was also the officiating priest of Joseph’s brother and sister. The ceremony ended at around past half six in the evening. Guests were treated to a sumptuous buffet dinner by Robert Camba at the Multi-purpose Hall of Ciudad Del Ray. Mallory Cosio hosted the program and Anima Choir entertained the guests. Landscape of plant in porcelain pots were brought home by the guests.

Sunil & Maylene's Wedding Album

Wadhera - Francisco Wedding [01.04.08]

PHOTOS COURTESY BY LEE LLAMAS

Weddings @ Work really do wonders for overseas couple. The site really helps the couple plan & prepares wedding here in the Philippines. W@W has an extensive list of suppliers. Sunil inquired thru email. At first I met his cousins Oly & Edgar at Starbucks Glorietta sometime September 2006. Sunil & Maylene visits Manila in December 2006.

Sunil & Maylene is one of my overseas couple. They’re both Canadian citizen & they wanted to get married here in our country. And most of their relatives live here. I know that planning is difficult for couple who lives abroad. During their visit last January 2007, we had booked the church, reception venue and meet with prospect suppliers. Other suppliers were booked thru internet.

Hereunder are their chosen suppliers:

Church: Santuario De San Jose Parish
Reception: Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Garden Ballroom
Church Choir: Novo Concertanto Manila
Bride’s Hair & Make-up Artist: Barbie Chan
Photographer: Lee Llamas Photography
Videographer: Imacron, Inc.
Bridal Gown: Bought in Canada
Entourage Gown: Maylene’s Aunt
Bride’s Accessories: Leonard Co
Entourage Flowers: Florabee Flower Shop
Bridal Car, Groom’s Car & Entourage Coaster: TransAbi Corp.
Lights & Sound System: Audio Compulsion
LCD Rental: Brain Computer Corp
DJ: Jon Torsiende
Guests Token: Wine [Happy Living Inc.] & Choco Beans [Theobroma Chocolate Factory]
Gift Packaging: Bath Essentials Enterprise
Special Effects – Butterflies: Acclaim Marketing

The wedding was attended by his family, relatives and friends coming from different parts of the world. Friends from Canada, Sunil’s family friend and relatives from India and USA, and Maylene’s relative are from Ilocos. It was a well attended wedding. Everyone had a great time. We had cocktails at the foyer of Garden Ballroom while couple was having photo opt with their entourage at Luneta Park & Bay View. Wine & canapé’s were served to guests. They were serenaded by Bernie Pasamba.

Their friends from Canada prepared a “Tinikling” dance number. One of their barkada rendered a song & prepared an audio visual presentation [AVP] for them. Cousins of Sunil played violin.

The couple carefully selected the menu for their guests. They also prepared vegetarian meals. Below was their chosen set meal:

Red Beets & Fennel Salad w/ Salmon Gravlax & Arugula w/ Dill Cream
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Tomato w/ Green Tea Oil
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Raspberry Sherbet w/ Pistachio Nuts
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Chicken Breast w/ Pesto & Mozzarella filling Mushroom & Bean Salsa w/ Ginger Crush
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Banana & Toffee Parfait w/ Frozen Nut Ice Cream Ball
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Freshly Brewed Coffee / Herbal Infusions /Tea

VEGETARIAN SET MENU
Mesclun Greens, Grilled Zucchini, Olives, Artichokes, Bell Pepper & Sun Dried Tomatoes w/ Balsamico Dressing
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Cream of Pumpkin w/ Croutons
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Vegetable Lasagna w/ Eggplant, Zucchini, Capsicum, Mushrooms & Tomato Basil Sauce
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Exotic Fruit Salad w/ Raspberry Sherbet
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Freshly Brewed Coffee / Herbal Infusions / Tea

It was a fun-filled wedding and food & drinks were flowing. Every guest had a great and wonderful time.

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!

PAAPDC: "Soaring High Through The Years" [12.08.07]

P.A. Alvarez Properties & Development Corporation celebrated their 13th year anniversary in the real estate & property development industry. It was held last December 8, 2007 at Villa Leonila Resort in San Pedro, Laguna. This was attended by the employees, suppliers & special guests.

They started the program with a Thanks Giving Mass. A gallery was set-up at the garden area to show their achievements, recent & future projects, company outing & outreach programs. As part of the program, they also honor their employees. They had given awards to their loyal employees for 5 years & 10 years. Yearly they awarded their "Employee of the Year [2007]": these were Mr. Jun Alvarez & Ms. Grace Burgos. The awards were presented by Mr. Romarico Alvarez & Mr. Jonathan Lu. The event was hosted by Mr. John Hart & Atty. Marianne Lina - Cruz.

Mr. Romarico "Bing" Alvarez [Company President] also celebrated his birthday. PAAPDC had prepared a surprise audio visual presentation [AVP] for Sir Bing. And he was very delighted.

Selected employees render a community song number to end the program. And Sandy Lea Band serenaded their guests for an acoustic song numbers all throughout the evening.

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!"