Wedding preps progress..

With 1 year and 3 months to go, we have booked our major supplier. December being the peak wedding month in the Philippines, it is only wise to plan ahead. You have the luxury of time to choose among the best suppliers, haggle for discounts and enjoy the price lock.

Here's our progress so far..

·         Chruch – Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Newport City, Pasay (with flowers, soloist, pianist, lector and priest)

·         Chruch Flowers – Casa Fiore Manila

·         Reception Venue – Blue Leaf, Silk Pavilion

·         Caterer – K by Cunanan

·         Bridal bouquet & Entourage Flowers – Vatel Manila (Dylan Gozum)

·         Photo – Paul Vincent Photography

·         Video – Phoeben Teoson Video (PTV)

More suppliers to book.. 

• Wedding coordinator – torn between Kutchie Zaldarriga (Getting Married Phils.) and Erika Bergara (Detalye). I have met them both and I plan to meet more: Chi Abarquez (Once a Bride), Laurice de Jesus (Making It Happen) & Jody Liwanag (Events Experts).

• Bridal wear – met Veluz, Marc Rancy, Shannon Pamaong/John Herrera and Chito delos Santos. This is the hardest supplier to find for me. Somehow, I’m hesitant to spend a lot for a gown that I will only get to wear for one day. I’m looking for quality workmanship minus the expensive tag price.

inside FIP, waiting for Shannon and John..

Out of all the designers mentioned above, Veluz stands out for a lot of reasons: her  workmanship is superb, her design very elaborate but soft and light, she is very generous in giving tips on everything about weddings.. But her quote.. a whopping Php 150,000.00!!

You can tell who I like the most but I’m choosing to be practical. Ferdie suggests that I use the money on jewelry instead. My fiancé is so smart! 

Veluz encounter.. the very popular Ms. V..

the 150k wedding gown..