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I am getting so forgetful. I have totally forgotten to blog about Tinee's shower! Friend, here it is now, I am very sorry for the long delay.
Actually, the shower was held last November, a couple of days before their Big day. That day became more like a reunion for all of us. The bride, was our good friend and officemate before she left for Singapore to pursue her career. It was sad she left the company but we were very happy for her because she'll be able to fulfill her dreams. She is now successfully working and presently living in Singapore. That is why, this became more like a gathering than a shower.
bride (in the middle) with us, her friendsThe party was hosted by the bride's best friend and maid of honor. Well, I can't go into the detail of what happpened during the night but we surely all had fun! Drinks, food and party games are all over the venue.
When we are about to give the bride some tips and advice about married life, parenting and the like - we all suddenly became serious. For all we know, getting married is not simple and we all have to be prepared for it.
We also prepared some nice gifts for the bride. Other guests gave her books and mementos. Well, we've prepared a sexy lingerie for her! She's not getting any younger and we hope for her to have kids soon!
To my good friend, congratulations to you. I have posted about your wedding already but the shower party was delayed. Well, it is still always better late than never, right?
Finally, RD and Tinee got married. After 5 years (i hope my recollection is correct) of being together, they solemnly exchanged their touching vows at the Chapel of Transfiguration of Jesus in Caleruega last November 28.The mood that day was very happy, the weather was good and the touching vows made the witnesses cry. Oh, I got out of the church so to avoid being caught in the camera crying =)
Tinee was very very beautiful that day. Yes, she really is beautiful since birth! And RD looked gorgeous with the unique barong suite he got. It was very very nice. Reception followed at Splendido in Tagaytay. The program was enjoyed by everyone and the food was great.
As expected, the photographers didn't have a hard time taking pictures of this couple. They loved the camera so much and they aren't getting tired of posing for more! All the pictures taken were really good. Suffice to say, they got a very good photographer and videographer, Pat Dy and Bob Nicolas.
I did not coordinate the event but I enjoyed being their guest. It was also our time to get bonded with old friends and officemates which I haven't seen for more than 2 years already. It was their wedding and our gathering. Very momentous event I must say.
To RD and Tinee, best wishes to you and hope to see you having kids soon! Godspeed!
R.S.V.P. stands for "répondez, s'il vous plaît". It is a French phrase which means "Please Respond" or literally, "Respond, if you please". This phrase is mostly included in almost any invitation but is most likely being seen in wedding invites. Why include it? Generally, the person who sent the invite would want to know if the guest will be coming to the event or not. This is so that they know how many people to count and how much food and drinks are needed to be prepared as well as the seats to be reserved.
Most wedding invitations come with a response card that guests can mail right away while others have the host's number or their coordinator's number where guest can call or send a message of confirmation. Ideally, guests are required to respond to the R.S.V.P and of course, it is a simple courtesy to send a reply to someone who is nice enough to invite you. Send a notice even if you are not coming to the event so that the host will not be left hanging with your answer.
In most Western countries, etiquette follows that if you received a written invitation, you have to respond promptly. I hate to say this but in some countries, R.S.V.P is nothing but merely additional numbers written in the invitation. Guests are not obligated to respond. At times, event coordinators are the one sending messages and calling the guests to ask if they are accepting or declining the invite.
For guests reading this post, piece of advise - do RSVP to the invitation. Hosts prepare much for their event, responding is your way of thanking them for inviting you.
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Isabella Lorusso.
This is the name of the daughter of my former client, Eds and Pierpaolo Lorusso. Their daughter has been entered in the Cutest Baby in Britain Competion. I checked the site and it is still down so I can't vote for Isabella.
Even so, I'd like to share a picture of the couple and when I got the chance - with their cute little baby.
eds and pierpaolo in july 2007
Eds, pardon me for using the pic. It's nice to reminisce the day of your wedding. We enjoyed every moment and every preparation we made.
Everyone, vote for Isabella and let's see her be the Cutest Baby in Britain. Just click here to vote! I can't wait to vote myself but as I am writing this entry, the site is still unavailable. Will keep on visiting until I cast my vote, so you too!
Part of wedding traditions is to choose the right music for the church and the reception. For the church, it is primarily because not all love songs are allowed to be played in some churches. That is why, a bride must consult with the church to check on what type of songs are allowed.
One of the most popular songs accepted by the churches are the songs from Josh Groban so if you are searching for some songs to be considered, you may check his songs. Here are some tips when selecting songs for the wedding ceremony.
- take note on all the songs you want to consider
- check with the church what songs are allowed and what are NOT. If the staffs are unsure if your choice can be considered, play SAFE. It is your wedding and you don't want to ruin it so select the pre-approved ones.
- check with your musicians repertoire if they are already available (if not, they'd still have to do some practice on it)
For the reception songs, they are supposed to be songs of celebration. Upbeat music must be in so check out the net and search for some upbeat songs you might want to use for the entourage introduction and your (the couple) introduction. Most recorded songs are played on the earlier part of the program while the rest are all played by the musicians (strings, etc.) Music plays a very vital part in your wedding so better choose the appropriate ones.
Hey, it's only a matter of days before Christmas. Would anyone consider having Christmas Songs in their wedding? Unique, huh!
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he already popped the question and you answered "Yes". after the euphoria, you are already engaged. and next would be...planning for your wedding day.
most brides opt to be a hand's-on bride when it comes to preparing their own wedding, even if their schedule is too busy. here are a few tips on how you can handle the hassle and bustle of wedding preparation:
12months before the wedding.
choose the date - first things first, this is where you will start. talk to your fiance about the date you want your wedding to be. if possible, plan when the time as well. this will help you in choosing your options when booking your preferred church.
list the wedding necessities - list down the things you need to prepare. below is a sample list (based on my order of priority - you are free to modify)
- church (requirements - CENOMAR, birth certificates, baptismal certificates, etc.)
- reception venue
- photographer
- videographer
- caterer
- couturier
- events stylist
- florist
- wedding rings
- hair and make up artist
- musicians
- invitation
- souvenirs
- host/emcee
- bridal suite
- special effects
book the first 5 suppliers listed above - why? because these suppliers are often booked as early as 12-24 months before the actual event. plus, when you book these suppliers early, the rate they gave you at the time of your booking will be your fixed rate. should their rates increase the following year, you will not be affected anymore. make sure though that you have thoroughly checked their offers, too! do not book just because you want to assure the rate. it is just an added factor and savings.
- church - check on the requirements needed by the church first so you can start working on them. i listed some above. check what they have to offer. do they have flower arrangement already? if they already have flower arrangement, it is most likely that you will save a portion of your budget for the florist since they will no longer handle the church arrangement. do they have their own musicians? if so, you can try watching their performance when there is a wedding - you will see how they do. if you liked them, get it. musicians are also expensive nowadays. what are their restrictions? of course you need to check on this so you'll know their do's and dont's.
- reception venue - scout on different venues and check on their offers. as much as possible, select a venue near the church. this is so that you won't need to provide additional transportation to your relatives, guests. venue should also have the generators - in case of power failure. if you want a garden venue, make sure to rent tents (be prepared that even on summer, rain could come anytime)
- photo/video - most photographers offer photo/video in one package. there are a lot of suppliers who are credible enough and offer photo/video in one contract. you can save more from this. plus, you can check their packages and you'll see, there are a lot of freebies like, sign frames, sign book, tarps, etc.
- caterer - do check on a couple of reputable caterers. don't just stick to one. try at least 3 food tastings and check which one fits your taste buds and your budget. catering can eat up most of your wedding budget, you know. make sure you've also decided on how many guests you would want to attend and witness your wedding. number of guests is the primary question a caterer would ask from you.
9 months before the wedding
choose your couturier - go to someone you trust. even if you have already bought all the bridal magazines to check on the wedding gown of your dreams...chances are, the gown doesn't fit your physique. it is better to consult your couturier about it. he should know what is better for you and i suggest you take his suggestions.
choose your entourage - it's now time to choose your entourage. you can either get a separate couturier for them or not. i'd go to the same couturier - you can get additional discount when you get all the gowns from him. and who says he can't concentrate on your wedding gown if you also get the entourage attire from him? do you ever think you're the only customer he'll get? even if you don't get all the attire from him, truth is he has other customers he might consider if you only get a gown from him.
choose your event stylist - this is just optional. you can check with your venue how they'd style the place and caterers also offer decorations for the wedding. if you have budget and can afford an event stylist, go for it.
wedding rings - get a jeweler to design your wedding rings or you can go directly to stores and order an existing design. it's up to you but you have to prepare this early so you'll still have time if there are concerns on your order. remember, rings play a vital part of the wedding ceremony.
6months before the wedding
choose your make up artist, musicians and calligrapher - do trial make-up so you'll know the possible outcome and flaws that could arise on the actual wedding day make-up. for your invites, make sure to proofread the invitation before having it printed to avoid print errors. for your musicians - you can ask them for a gig schedule so that you can watch their performance.
go to your fitting - this should be your first fitting. have the entourage's gown fitting as well
3 months before the wedding
check out the souvenirs you want - you can have a DIY souvenirs. just go stores and select the souvenirs you want. seek help from friends and family in designing them. this is fun =)
get a good host/emcee - emcees have profiles on their pages which you may want to review. otherwise, if you really don't know one, you can ask referrals from caterers and other suppliers. hint - some caterers have inhouse host but some of their inhouse hosts are also freelancers. you can check their performance on an actual wedding - just let them know you'll need to check how they do and they will let you.
go to your fitting - this should be the second fitting. have your entourage's attire fitting as well.
get your wedding rings - if you ordered, this is the time you should get it.
send your invitations - send your invitations early and have the guest RSVP.
1month before the wedding
book your bridal suite - you should have one for your preparation. it is common now to book the same hotel for the bride and groom (to save time and effort on the photo/videographers).
get your wedding attires - by this time, you, your groom, parents and the rest of the entourage should have their attires.
do your stuffs - get your facials, massage and everything for yourself. do not get a facial 1 week before the wedding. you wouldn't want to have a pimple on your big day!
1 week before the wedding
pack for the hotel and your honeymoon - start packing your stuffs for the hotel. separate your honeymoon luggage. bring in your emergency pack (extra hosiery, lipstick, oil remover, needles and thread, medicines, pins) - this could come in handy =)
1 day before the wedding
prepare and proceed to the hotel - eat dinner and go to your hotel. sleep early and relax
THE BIG DAY
Relax - this is your day. You've done everything to prepare for it so relax, take a deep breath and smile all the time.
if this post helped you in anyway, please let me know =)
