Meeting Agie of Cheesecake

Today, we met Agie...the owner of Cheesecake! And meeting was a success!!!

Agie was very accommodating and she was very warm to talk to. She was also very patient...as in very patient... that even though Peers and I kept changing our minds, she supported us...all the way!

When Agie started showing us her swatches...we were overwhelmed! We couldn't decide which color to choose...there were way too much factors that we were considering..factors that affect each and every decision we needed to make before going to our final pick...

She basically helped us decide...from choosing between long gown or swing dress...to choosing between a variety of colors to all plain across all the entos...from choosing between pastels, bright colors or neutral ones. She openly gave us both pros and cons everytime we were caught between making a choice. Never thought this could be as complicated as choosing the venue! Haha

We took first into consideration what Peers had in mind for his male ento..of course this should blend with the color we would choose...then we also considered the majority built of my maids...unfortunately, light and pastel shade would make them bigger and so we scratched pastel and light shades...we also opted to get long gowns since choosing a short dress would mean either I or they will need to invest in the same style of shoes...since I don't like the idea that they will be wearing different styles of shoes.

So...after an hour and a half of debating and choosing, we have finally made a decision! (Wheew!!!)

We chose Radiant Orchid shade since this color is pretty neutral and can blend well with pastel colors...this color will also blend with the color of the suits of the male ento, which is gray...it will also complement all sorts of body shape since the color is slimming. So...there you go!

Cheers! <3

Emperor Event Center Ocular

Finally we managed to visit our Venue, Emperor Event Center...and unfortunately, we didn't have our "this-is-it" moment... :(

Pictures really could be deceiving...what we thought was a super huge and grand venue turned out to be just a plain old resort with a garden, a hall, a pool and a small resthouse.

It was a very hard decision to make for me and Papa P...since we already made our DP and there's no way we can still refund. But we feel that's its more important to take into consideration the fact that this is where we will be declaring our "I Do"s...in front of our family, relatives and friends. This venue will make a lasting impression...

But amazing how the turn of events were during that day...as we were about to leave the place, my dad met the owner of the resort...he was kind and accommodating and was even sharing with us some nearby hotels that we can recommend to our guests to check-in...little did we know that his suggestions would actually eventually lead us into our next potential venue.

It's really amazing how God can lead you to places without even knowing it...imagine how we landed into checking another venue after the owner shared with us other options we can consider.

And so the hunt begins yet again!

Cheers! <3

Wedding Itinerary during the Holidays! (Wheew!)

Booking for the Holidays wasn't just about spending Christmas at home with the family...Ever since our 1-year countdown mark, I, for one became too preoccupied booking appointments and making the most out of the vacation.

We took advantage of the holidays that we are in Manila to meet as much suppliers as we can.

First on the list was of course, doing our ocular at Emperor Event Center in Antipolo...This will be the first time that we get to see where we will be officially saying our "I Do"s...We scheduled an appointment on 22nd of December with Gino, our Account Executive.

Emperor Event Center

Next on our list was meeting our Wedding Coordinator, Ayie! Good thing, out of her busy schedule -- and due to the month, being a Wedding Season...she was able to squeeze us in and meet us. We scheduled to meet her on the 29th December.

We also managed to set a meeting with Agie, of Cheesecake to discuss on our Entourage Gowns. Cheesecake specializes in making Infinity Gowns, a gown we opted to consider since it's basically hassle-free in a lot of factors, from size...to design....plus its cheaper compared to having a Custom-Made Gown. Luckily, I contacted Agie and booked a bit early so she was still able to accommodate meeting us despite her sunod-sunod na appointments. Our schedule with her will be on 28th of December.

So far, on the Suppliers List, these three are the ones I was able to book appointments with.

Hoping for more things to accomplish while we are in Manila! 

Till the next update!

Cheers! <3

Booking our Venue - Emperor Event Center

We are finally booking our venue! And slowly our dreams are coming to reality!

Although we have yet to do our own ocular of the place, we have entrusted the decision to my Mom and Dad who went to visit and do the ocular on our behalf.

The place had a garden, for the ceremony...and across it was the Glass Hall for the reception. The place also had a Pavilion with bridal suite and two other bedrooms. The whole resort also had 3 additional rooms that can be used at an additional price.

Fiance and I got interested with the venue since we were informed that the Pavilion can roughly accommodate around 50pax. With that in mind, we may be able to have our whole entourage sleep over the night before the wedding.

Below are the pics of the place.

Garden where the Ceremony will be held (on its left is the Imperial Glass Hall)

Inside the Glass Hall where the Reception will take place

The place has its own pool that we can use the day after the wedding.

The Pavilion where the Bridal Suite is. (On its left is the view of the pool)

When we go back to Manila for the Holidays, we will be visiting this venue for the first time. Hope we get the "This is it-Moment".

Cheers! <3

1 Year to Go!!! No longer a Miss... :)

It is officially 1 Year to go before the big day, 14 November 2013...and how time flies by so fast...I feel like it was only yesterday that I got engaged. Up to this point, after 4 months from my engagement, I'm still mesmerized when I see something sparkling by my ring finger every time I type in my keyboard. Lol!

Reality is slowly starting to kick-in...that this day next year will be the day I will be entering yet a new chapter in my life! No longer a MS. but a MRS...No longer one...No longer Single... :)

I've always felt overwhelmed with the turn of events in our lives. And I am forever blessed because, despite the "downs" accompanied with "ups", every little thing eventually falls into its rightful place.

Thank you so much Lord God!!! I'm in Bliss and I am Blessed!

Cheers!

From Rainbow to Pastel Colors! A Whimsical Wedding!

A wide-range of color combo is a sure-ball-thing in our big day...however the type of color was the big question...Initially what I really wanted was Rainbow Colors in Pastel Shade...but people somehow mistake it as just "pure" rainbow color whereby the R-O-Y-G-B-V is complete..and so they would immediately comment that going for this motif is quite a risk since our event may turn out to be a birthday party instead of a wedding.

So, over time and over a lot of lurking on wedding blogs and inspirations, we have eventually changed our wedding motif to Pastel Shade...and since we love colors, we won't limit ourselves to just choosing two...and so instead we combined 7 colors all in cool and dreamy shades of Pastel ^_^

Every little detail is still a work in progress! And it's just too overwhelming to incorporate all things I see and read, into my special day!

Here's a rough patch of the colors we are now eyeing on!

Cheers! <3

Confirming the Sponsors and Entourage List! ^_^

Although we have yet to confirm and finalize our venue and some other major suppliers...we have started eyeing out and identifying our Sponsors and Entourage...

So far, we have officially confirmed 5 of our Ninongs, our MOH, 3 of my Bridesmaid, 1 Groomsman, and 2 Secondary Sponsors...Yey!

The list is still a long way to go...and apparently we can only confirm by word-of-mouth for now, since Papa P wanted to formally invite them once all details, venue, that is...has already been confirmed and finalized... :)

Excited for the days and months to come..May God Bless our Plans! :)

Cheers!!! ^_^