We are now officially 3 months since getting engaged...but still no confirmed venue yet! Bummer!!!
But on another note, I am very proud to announce that we have closed yet another supplier...not just one, but two MAJOR suppliers!!! A big fat check on Catering Services and Wedding Coordinator!!! Yey!!! ^_^
Both suppliers are such a big steal...let me tell you why!
After lurking on w@w yahoogroups, I have come across a lot of popular names in Catering Services...Big Names include K by Cunanan, PassionCooks, Juan Carlo the Caterer, Queensland Catering, Hizon's, Bizu and a whole lot more...and since getting engaged, I have already started getting quotations from these names...hoping that I'd be able to get the best and most "sulit" one. Luckily, since we have recently attended two weddings, we had a first-hand experience with the food and styling by K by Cunanan and Juan Carlo the Caterer...and I tell you, as guests in wedding, first impressions really do last! Unfortunately, after hearing a lot of good things about K by Cunanan, we weren't that impressed with their dishes and how they set-up my friend's wedding...I know this may have been caused by a lot of other factors, but sad to say, our better judgement has been clouded. Hence, we scratched this off on our list...On the other hand, my cousin's wedding was served and styled by Juan Carlo...and this was exact opposite of what we ate and experienced at KbyC. We were immediately taken aback by their intimate and chic styling..and their food was to die for. I literally had a little bite of everything but arriving at my "busog" state, my plate was still full...plus, their office was located nearly a few kembots away from our house. Sooo...having no second thoughts, Papa P immediately told me to inquire on their rates...
Lo and Behold, after sending them email, they immediately replied back with their quotations. And at the time of my inquiry, they were currently on promotion. (Ain't we lucky?!?) Their usual standard pricing was Php300.00 cheaper and the tax and other charges were all waived...plus availing of this on their promo period means upgraded buffet styling, upgraded table centerpieces, upgraded dessert table plus more freebies like Wedding Cake and a Bridal Car. Ako na!!!
Next on the "scratched-off-list" was the Wedding Coordinator...
Initially, we were not prioritizing on getting one since I wanted, as much as possible, to be really hands-on with the planning. But after getting feedback from friends regarding the importance of a coordinator, especially during the wedding day...i was convinced. The Wedding Day should be stress-free and hence, all these worries should be turned-over to them before the Big Day!
So after not-much convincing, I started inquiring...until I came across Imbitado Events, a name that is also quite popular in the W@W Community. They were not on any promo at the time of my inquiry...but their rates was the cheapest, plus Ayie, the coordinator herself, was very easy to talk to.
I spoke with Papa P and convinced him as well that this group is popular and cheap and had so many good reviews...and that we had to get them right away before our date gets booked by somebody else. Papa P wasn't really hard to convince...as long as you tell him "cheap and good reviews/service" then it's pretty much a "go" for him.
So..there you have it, two more addition to the list! ^_^
Thank You Lord for leading us to the right suppliers. Continue to guide us step-by-step as come near to our big day!
Cheers! ^_^
