Wedding Expo 11th Edition

Themes and Motifs did it again! It was a well attended bridal fair. It was held last September 1 & 2, 2007 at PICC Forum Roxas Boulevard Pasay City.

We gave 10% OFF for "On The Day" [OTD] Package and 5% OFF for "Full and Turn Over Coordination for both Wedding and Debut. Clients who booked on site got discounts and freebies.

As a matter of fact, I only joined bridal fair twice a year. And these are only organized by Themes and Motifs.

Congratulations & More Power to Themes and Motifs.

Upcoming Bridal Fair Schedule for 2008:

• Wedding Expo 12th Edition March 8 & 9, 2008 at PICC Forum Roxas Boulevard Pasay City
• Wedding Expo 13th Edition September 6 & 7, 2008 at PICC Forum Roxas Boulevard Pasay City

Hope to see you all there!

Jojo & Narnie's Prenup Pics

Venue: Bay Walk

Hair & Make-Up by Jasmine Mendiola

Wedding Date: 29 December 2007

Church: Santuario De San Jose

Reception: Crowne Plaza Galleria Hotel

Jojo & Narnie had their prenup last August 16, 2007 at Bay Walk.

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.

Circle for Success Workshop of Makati Shangri-La Hotel

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…

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!

Check out Charm's Slide Show!

Charm... ing

View Charmaine Reyes Gamboa Slide Show taken at the Megapixels Digital Studio. Hair & Make-up by Jasmine Mendiola. More photos will be shown on her 18th Birthday on September 30, 2007 at Renaissance Hotel Makati City.

Watch out for more on her birthday!