Last August 13, 2007, Makati Shangri-La Hotel held a one day workshop for events planners / organizers. Only TWENTY (20) selected Events Coordinators / Planners are invited to attend the workshop. And I am very proud to be included in a group of few ones.
We started the workshop with a lunch buffet at Circles Events Café. It’s our chika chika moment with the Makati Shangri-La’s Events Management Team and fellow organizers. We have a sumptuous and delectable dishes prepared by their Chefs. One of my favorite is their mouthwatering and not too sweet tiramisu dessert.
After our lunch, we headed to our rooms to freshen up. They gave each one of us a complimentary overnight stay at one of their deluxe rooms w/ breakfast for two. I brought my children with me to experience an overnight stay in a five star hotel.
At around 2:30 pm, we started the workshop with an ice breaker. We met the key persons of Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Ms. Bea Villaroel (Director of Events Management) and her team tackle important details when booking events at their hotel. Ms. Joy Wassmer discussed the importance of communications to our events. Thus includes printing materials such as place cards, menu cards, etc. Other speakers are Mr. Marlon Hirsh, Director of Rooms; Mr. Jeremy Aniere, Resident Manager; Mr. Ace Esmeralda, Security Department Head. We also had our tour at the kitchen. Chef Alex Paul and Chef Yusaf Yaran lead the team to the pastry kitchen. They even test us with our creativity by decorating a carrot cake & a chocolate cake. After which, we had our tour at the different types of Makati Shangri-La’s room.
We ended the workshop with a Disney Themed Cocktail. Events Management Team and Organizers were in their best Disney costume. We all had great time. And I hope to be included once more in the next year CIRCLE FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP.
More power to Makati Shangri-La’s Team!
Photos to follow…
Saturday, August 18, 2007
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
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
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!
Monday, August 6, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Hay... Ang sungit...
Last Thursday [02 August], I was in Starbucks Powerplant with a client. I was so busy that I did not hear my mobile rings.
The next day, I checked my mobile and open the missed call folder. And it was from the secretary of a parish. I made a returned call. Below is our conversation…
Me: Good morning po, Ms. ???. Nag miss call po kayo yesterday. I’m the wedding coordinator of Mr.??? & Ms.???
Secretary: Ba’t di ka dumating kahapon?
Me: Ako po? May sched po ba ako?
Secretary: Di ka dumating sa canonical interview sched.
Me: M’am, wala pa po yung client ko. Nasa Oman & Ireland pa po. Ang balik po sa Sept. 18 pa
Secretary: Asan yung mga requirements?
Me: Na submit ko na po. Paki check po.
Secretary: Andito na nga. Ilan taon na ba sila don? Matagal na ba?
Me: Mga 2 years po
Secretary: Asan ang freedom to marry?
Me: Na inform ko po kayo na pagbalik na lang po nila sa Manila. Para di na po sila gumastos sa courier.
Secretary: Dami ko kasing kausap everyday. Di ko matandaan. So pagbalik na nila yung interview & seminars.
Me: Opo. Sabi nyo po kayo na lang po ang mag sched pag dating nila sa Manila.
Secretary: O ano name ng parish nila dito?
Me: Itawag ko na lang po. Di pa po sila reply sa email ko.
Secretary: Di kita tatawagan ha. Tawagan mo na lang ako.
Me: Ok po. Email ko rin po sa inyo pag nag reply na po sila.
Secretary: Sabay baba ng phone…
O di ba? Hay… Wala lang ang sungit nya…
The next day, I checked my mobile and open the missed call folder. And it was from the secretary of a parish. I made a returned call. Below is our conversation…
Me: Good morning po, Ms. ???. Nag miss call po kayo yesterday. I’m the wedding coordinator of Mr.??? & Ms.???
Secretary: Ba’t di ka dumating kahapon?
Me: Ako po? May sched po ba ako?
Secretary: Di ka dumating sa canonical interview sched.
Me: M’am, wala pa po yung client ko. Nasa Oman & Ireland pa po. Ang balik po sa Sept. 18 pa
Secretary: Asan yung mga requirements?
Me: Na submit ko na po. Paki check po.
Secretary: Andito na nga. Ilan taon na ba sila don? Matagal na ba?
Me: Mga 2 years po
Secretary: Asan ang freedom to marry?
Me: Na inform ko po kayo na pagbalik na lang po nila sa Manila. Para di na po sila gumastos sa courier.
Secretary: Dami ko kasing kausap everyday. Di ko matandaan. So pagbalik na nila yung interview & seminars.
Me: Opo. Sabi nyo po kayo na lang po ang mag sched pag dating nila sa Manila.
Secretary: O ano name ng parish nila dito?
Me: Itawag ko na lang po. Di pa po sila reply sa email ko.
Secretary: Di kita tatawagan ha. Tawagan mo na lang ako.
Me: Ok po. Email ko rin po sa inyo pag nag reply na po sila.
Secretary: Sabay baba ng phone…
O di ba? Hay… Wala lang ang sungit nya…
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Agullana - Malab Wedding (06.08.07)
Last June 8, 2007 [My Dad's birthday], marks the beginning of Boysie Agullana & Beng Malab's lives as husband & wife. The wedding ceremony and reception was held at Oasis Phoenix Garden.
All suppliers were on time. At the time we arrived at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Ara Fernando was doing her make-up. The gown was made by Loejai Lopez, who travel all the way from Ilocos Norte to assist Beng with her gown. The gown was simple but elegant. Souvenirs were made by her Dad & brother.
The wedding was a reunion of family, friends & relatives. I noticed a number of balikbayans from US and Australia attended the wedding making the celebration more memorable. Others came all the way from Ilocos Norte. Cousins of Beng rendered special song numbers, and they were very good in their performance.
Ms. May our emcee did a great job in hosting the event. Every one had a great time even the newlywed. Boysie & Beng, we wish you a happy marriage for the rest of your lives. Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Pls see link for more photos http://www.arieljavelosa.ph/darkroom/share/?client/june_rodolfo_lovenia
Boysie & Beng's website http://boysieandlovenia.weddingannouncer.com/
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!
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