My wedding cake

5 layered Carrot Walnut cake
with California Raisins

By: Bebong Cake and Pastries
Manduae, Cebu

My thoughts on wedding cake before was easy as saying, it is just there to make sight pleasurable.

But these days a wedding cake has become more than just a reception dessert. It is now something for the guests to gush over for both design and taste.

I started looking for a design that would go with my wedding theme. For me, there's no more beautiful way to decorate a wedding cake than with flowers. I found one perfect for my wedding.

Moreover, this wedding cake is extra special because of this marvelous couple from Texas and Canada

Jec-Jec and Ian.

"Your generosity is beyond measure. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
For being part of our wedding even if you are miles away. I have learned much of life's philosophy from you both. Thank You, sincerely".

Maid of Honor dress

My maid of honor is my sister. My very conservative sister.

I had a hard time searching for her dress because she is very choosy, very arte and very strict when it comes to design and style.

Just to let you know, she hardly wears dress. She hates high heels. She dislikes make ups. She avoids bright colors. she never likes parties, affairs.

Though, she is not a bored, jaded lady Nor boyish kind or lesbian.

She only adores simplicity. She doesn't want complexity and discomfort in life especially to herself.


When I asked her to be my Maid of honor, i had to beg a million times to have her sweet "yes".
But with these conditions:

"please not backless, please not to short, please don't show my neck, please no ruffles, please not so many beads. Just plain and simple"

Waaaaaaah.conservatism kills.

But the angels above must have heard my pleas. I have found her dress and she likes it!
Immediately she went to my designer and have her measurement done.

Thanks God.

Wedding Gown Search

I want to be productive today on my wedding assignment.
"Start looking for your wedding gown now" my wedding planner instructed " Pls come up with a design"
"Okay, exciting"

I started searching online as to what would be the best gown for me. I realized how overwhelming the feeling is as you lurk from gown to another.

Haay, with so many beautiful ones.. i don't know what's perfect for me.

But I want a gown that would hide my stupid fats and would accentuate my best features. hehehe I want it simple with no overflowing beads, sashes and folds. I don't want to be a walking wedding decor noh.

One thing I know, an A-line gown would look good on me. It would hug my waist and hide flaws above my waistline.

I am not fond of Grecian gowns nor the Renaissance ones. I want the modern and sophisticated styles. Best, if it would suit my personality, would make me feell confident and comfortable wearing it. And most importantly it would meet my budget.

Here are some that I fell in love with.
1.
I love this Satin gown with sweetheart neckline.
The bead- encrusted empire bodice with satin bow is just so elegant to look at.


2.

I love the designs of Maggie Sottero. And if you are reading this Maggie, Can I wear this creation of yours? :-)

Even with this laces on, i still love the closure and V-neckline with illusion lace shoulder straps.

The natural waistline is accented with a coordinating sash which is perfect!




3.


Clap.Clap.Clap.
Beautiful one, Maggie!
I love the simplicity. The attraction is
the stunning beaded embellishments
wrapping across the natural waist.

Elegance is mine.


4.

This is soo adorable! The laces are so captivating that adorns the dropped waist and encircles the hem of the tulle, circular skirt.

I am amazed. Now, I am
muddle-headed with these beautiful wedding gowns.

C'mon help me find the one.

Sacred Heart Church, Cebu Requirement

We were given a copy by Sacred Heart Parish Church on their wedding requirements and guidelines. Please check and this should be followed accordingly.

SACRED HEART PARISH
Address: 242 D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City
Contact info: (032)253-6479;254-3950 Fax (032)255-6366

GUIDELINES FOR WEDDINGS

Your marriage is a sacrament, a "sacred action". Everything in the celebration
(decoration, music,dress,picture-taking,etc.) should be in conformity with the
sacramental rite. Please read and follow these gyidelines carefully to ensure that your
wedding be properly celebrated according to the norms of the Church.

I. REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE MARRIAGE:
1. Reservation by the contracting parties is made personally at the Office at least two months before the wedding.
2. Canonical Interview of the contracting parties by a priest of SHP is made one month before the wedding, with the Baptismal Certificate (new copy for the "marriage purposes") Confirmatio Certificate, Government Marriage License (or Marriage Contract if already Civilly Married) shown to the priest.
3. Certificate of Attendance of the one whole day and a half Pre-Cana of Sacred Heart Parish conducted every 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. to Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 P.M. Only certificate of attendance in the Discovery Weekend or Weekend for the Engaged will be accepted in lieu of SHP conducted Pre-Cana.
4. Publication of marriage banns is made in the parishes of the bride and groom.
5. A writted permission from the Archdiocesan Chancellor (Office at Patria Bld.) is required for mixed-marriage (Catholic with non-Catholic), or if one is a non-Filipino citizen, and for those who cannot have the marriage banns published for serious reasons.
II. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. TIME for the whole ceremony should be limited to one hour and fifteen minutes,from the processional to the end of picture-taking, to allow for another scheduled wedding to follow.
2. MUSIC & PHOTOS: All hymns before, during and after the wedding must be sacred music sung live, not recorded music. No secular song hits are sung in church. No music during the rite of marriage. Photographers should be properly dressed in polo or polo barong, not T-shirts, and not wearing shorts or slippers. Standing on pews is not allowed. They should be instructed to be careful not to distract the attention of the couple or the congregation from the sacredness of the ceremony and the Mass. Wedding coordinators, photographers and videographers must be licensed by the Commission on Worship. Refer to separate instruction for music.

3. The couple and the whole wedding entourage are reminded to dress modestly befitting the sacredness of the Sacrament and the Church. The dresses of the bride and entourage must be designed to cover the shoulders and back. Dresses should be below the knee and shall have no slits.

4. OFFICIATING PRIEST: If a pries is invited to officiate at the wedding, his name, address, and the number of the Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriage must be submitted to the Office no later than one week before the wedding. The priest's stipend is given to him by the contracting parties.
5. PRINCIPAL SPONSORS: One pair of legal sponsors is required who must be practicing Catholics. Additional sponsors are charged P100.00 each.
6. FLOWER GIRLS, RING AND ARRHAE BEARERS: Only flower girls, ring and arrhae bearers who have made their first Holy Communion can be part of entourage.
7. WEDDING SERVICES: P8.500.00 for weekdays;P10,000.00 for Saturdays. Sundays are for Parishioners of SHP only: P25,000.00. For Air-conditioning: additional P25,000.00 to cover electricity and maintenance. St. Francis Xavier Chapel (air-conditioned): P18,000 for weekdays and P20,000.00 for Saturdays (limited to 2 HRS.,surcharge of P1,000/HR. for succeeding hours). Downpayment of 50% is required upon reservation; deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable in case of cancellation. Wedding services include floral decorations for church or chapel and the wedding car. Please refer to separate guidelines for floral decoration. (Contact for decor: Lorna Tirol, Tel. 255-6802) A penalty of P100.00 will be charged for a change in the wedding schedule. The Office and the officiating priest must be informed of the change. Additional P100.00 electrical charge is required for use of video and other power consuming devices. Final payment must be paid 7 calendar days before the scheduled wedding date together with the submission of all requirements and complete list of sponsors.

This is a sample of their floral decorations.




8. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: Marriage Certificate must be checked by the couple before the wedding date. A copy of the Marriage Certificate will be available one week after the wedding.

9. SOCIAL HALLS: Two Parish Social Halls with tables and chairs are available for reception. An offering of P2,100.00 is expected for the use of each hall to assist in maintenance and electricity costs. A P500.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required upon reservation. The caterer has to be provided by the parties concerned. No sound system provided. No band allowed. Premises must be left cleand after wedding reception.

10. MISSALETTE/BOOKLET: If a missalette will be printed, it should be modeled after the official SHP Marriage Missalette (ask for a sample), and the proof submitted to the Office one month before the wedding. Couples are prohibited from composing their own vows. Lectors and psalmists should practice their parts and read them slowly and clearly. No commentators and commentaries are allowed.

11. There is no unity candle or bible blessing or any other extraneous rites added. Yugal or the cord should not be made of coins or o rosaries. Coin should be loose and placed only in a pouch, not in a cage. No offering of flowers and candles during offertory. Pew candle lamps are not allowed.

12. Use of rice, bird seed, confetti, flower petals are forbidden in any Catholic church and Church grounds. Releasing of doves, balloons, butterflies and bubbles and singing of love songs during or after the ceremony inside or outside the church is prohibited. This should be done at the reception.

wedding comparison

Wedding nowadays are getting more elaborated and glamorous. While checking some wedding ideas and items, I am completely amazed on how expensive are the tiny stuffs for wedding.

But you know, the earth is revolving. Yesterday is no longer the same day as today. The weddings before are totally different from the weddings now. Today, it's more organized, detail-oriented, sophisticated and creative.

Just like wedding gowns. Before, bride wears long sleeved white gown, with a long cathedral veil to cover their face and the entire body. The bride must be fully wrapped up to be presented to the groom.


Now, You have a variety of stylish wedding gowns to choose. Be it strapless, backless or off-shoulder with matching colored belt to emphasize your hips and a blusher veil to cover the bride's face. It's totally different now. You are "baduy" if you won't wear these kind of gowns.

I can understand the changes, especially that we are on the modern days where technologies are getting popular and wonderful. Wedding myths and superstitions are no longer tolerated and practicality is being considered.

While going through the process of my wedding preparations, I have listed here all the things I need to work on and include them on my wedding time-line. I am sharing this for your guide.

1. Wedding Date, Reception and Church
2. Attire (this includes, wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the couple dresses, bridal shoes etc..)
3. Fashion & Beauty (wedding hairstyles, which includes, the wedding hair pins and clips etc)
4. Favors and Decorations (wedding giveaways, wedding decorations, wedding supplies
5. Flowers ( wedding flowers, wedding bouquets, wedding centerpieces, local florists
6. Honeymoon ( hotels, resorts, Flight schedules)
7. Invitation and Stationary (wedding invitations, wedding programs, thank you cards, table cards or place cards)
8. Jewelry, rings and Accessories (wedding rings, engagement rings, earrings, bracelet, necklace on the wedding day)
9. Music and Entertainment ( ceremony, reception, bands, hosts)
10. Photography and Videography ( wedding photographers, videographers, pre nuptial pictures
11. Registries and Gifts (wedding gifts, wedding gift ideas, bridal registry)
12. Transportation (bridal car, transportation for the guests and the entourage)
13. Vows, Speeches and readings
14. Wedding Planning tips ( wedding planning 101, wedding planners and coordinators)

Note: I haven't done all of those. I am only day dreaming of them sometimes. See my excitement?

The Bridesmaid gown design

By the way, this will be the design of the gown that I will be wearing next week for my family friend's wedding. Of course, YOURS TRULY, the bridesmaid again.

Their motif is "leaf green"

I think its always nice to come up with a design first of your gown, so you would know what style you really want and your seamstress would have a clear picture of what your gown will be.

Also, the seamstress would help you get an honest opinion about the kind of design which would suit you and flatter your stature, body and complexion.

Being a bridesmaid

I always end up being reception host during weddings or if not a commentator or a verse reader. Until such time I told my circle of friends "ENOUGH of me being a host". I want to be a bridesmaid.

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is really an honor and privilege. But wait, I remember the first time i was a bridesmaid was at Janice and Charles wedding last 2005 i guess. I was not asked, I VOLUNTEERED myself by the way. :-) Good thing the couple, was so kind to have me part of the entourage.

I love the role. Really. I always get excited wearing the gown, as well as assisting the bride. Being a bridesmaid, is not all about make ups, uniform gowns, or the searching for a cute groomsman. We have a role to do. a role to assist the bride as well as the whole affair. She can also be a confidant, adviser, doer, or giver of some tasks.

I was chosen to be a bridesmaid again by Ana (closefriend) on her wedding last year. Take note I was chosen this time,not volunteered and I was so helpful. Look, I am enjoying the role on this pic.


Next week, I will be having the same role again and I am preparing for it. These are some helpful tips I have learned to do by being a bridesmaid.

1. Choose the best diet for you.
( I have to sweat out for me to look great and make sure the gown fits)

2. Get excited to help choose the gown and its style.
(Generally, all bridesmaids have to wear the same gowns but it matters a lot when you like what you are wearing)

3. Play ahead with your hair. Think of a best hairstyle that looks great on you. As well as the colors that match your skin.
( Remember, most single men at the wedding check on the bridesmaid line -up. Who knows, it will be a start of your great love affair)

4. Do your role at wedding. Don't make it as a beauty pageant where you will only make "pac-cute" or do the cat walk from here to there.

5. Enjoy the wedding. It can be a chance to create wonderful memories and enhance friendships.

6. Make the bride happy on her day. It's a paramount.

Impressions on getting married

Now, that the news of me getting married is spreading like virus. I get different reactions from different corners. I find some very amusing and others annoying.

"Wow, I am happy for you" But wait for a minute or two, there's "something behind that statement"

"Are you PREGNANT?" That's it! That's it.

Funny. But when you heard it numerous time, its annoying. Why?, can't I be capable of availing a decent reasons? Like we're getting married because we feel that its about time to build our own family. I want our 4 yr old relationship to level up and share a life together.

FYI, I am not pregnant, peeps. In the future, FOR SURE.

And to continue, "So when is your wedding day? "Early next year on February 21.

" Wow, thats a long preparation? Wow, that's gonna be a POSH wedding!"

My golly..

FYI again, it takes time to prepare and save. It's more on saving, bitch. So, don't expect the sort of wedding of the year. har har har

Maka-ulbo og kaspa ang impressions sometimes.

February 21, 2009

Wedding Stresses...I am beginning to feel it but my fiance always remind me not to entertain and just shrugged it off.

Enjoy the ride towards our wedding. Yeah Right.

"He is always my bright light, Thanks sweetheart"

We are changing our date. Ooops, don't fret and freak! Really nothing..... except for some Church reasons.

I don't want to write the long tale here but our date is no longer available.

So from February 28, 2009, we are moving it to an earlier date, February 21, 2009 at Sacred Heart Church. So, it's still Sacred Heart. :-)

Change change change your calendar, and highlight Feb 21, 2009.

Let me forget my Numerology and Astrology this time. I don't know whats with 21. I still believe next year is a great year to get married. k?

My Advice:
Setting a wedding date is very important. It may seem the easiest part of wedding planning but it's absolutely not. It takes a lot of consideration and consultation from everyone involved.

If you have it in mind, immediately call the different churches to inquire if your wedding date is still available. It is better to set it up early to ensure the availability of the time and date of choice.

Secondly, always have a back-up date.

Some Factors to consider while choosing your wedding date.
1. People's schedules
2. Culture and Superstition
3. Weather
4. Budget

Wedding theme

Pardon me for turning this blog into a wedding kind blog. I am just too excited to share to you my plans, my realizations and my discoveries on preparing a wedding.

Another common advised: Choose a theme for your wedding
Another common question: What is your theme?

Alright, guys. I really thought that wedding is just all about the bride's walking n the aisle, the ceremony, the reception, the typical slicing of the cake, the money dance.

Nowadays, wedding is more enhanced. You should come up with a theme for your wedding to be different and unique.

Okay. Fine. So I have to....



Of course I don't want a Disney kind wedding, where I need to incorporate all Disney characters. Seeing Minnie and Mickey on top of the cake, a castle for where Sho and I sit during the reception. NO, NO it's not a baby birthday. Have mercy, pls.



What about a Christmas themed tropical wedding? Oh, no no First, our wedding is on February and not December. Secondly, we are not in Hawaii, we are in Cebu. And for chrissake, I have no plans to say my vow in front of the beach even if the say that its so lovely to have bright sunshine blazez on me, or the warm sea breeze touches my skin. I really don't care about that sunshine and sea breeze.

I want a classy and memorable wedding celebration. Comfortable for me and Sho and to the people attending our wedding.

Let me think......, since it's February. I want a Valentine date with my guests. Sounds O.A but well its far better that the Disney characters or the sea breezes--

I want my wedding to look intimate, lovely and passionate. My thoughts should of course be focus on our budget but I think what really gets my juices revved up for this exciting event is the style, decors and the theme.

And so I say, I want a Valentine themed wedding. I want to see the hearts and roses around. Plus the candles to spice up.



Here are some wedding themes I came across with:
1. The formal wedding - this is the typical and ordinary kind
2. The casual wedding
3. The Hollywood Glamour Wedding- (over napud ni)
4. A christmas wedding
5. The natural wedding ( this is if you love nature and you have plans preserving our trees, environment) I don't have plans jud.
6. The Sports wedding ( I can't imagine me, holding a basketball ball than a bouquet) Bahala..
7. A Victorian Wedding (for those who love laces and velvet)
8. A Sophisticated Art Wedding ( where you will have a reception in an art gallery)
9. A Beach Wedding
10. A Summer wedding
11. The Whimsical wedding (my god, this will be over our imagination)

But it's true and I just realized that Yes, it is nice that you come up with your won wedding theme. Because it will be so easy to plan the details.

This will save both time and money because you need not buy other things just to experiment and try it out.

Focus on the theme and you will know exactly what you need and want.
But remember Wedding is more than that, It's a start of togetherness... of walks in the rain, basking in the sunshine, shared meals, caring for one another and sensing the love that a marriage carries.

Reception Choice

We were advised that we need these 3 things settled as early as now. Wedding date, Wedding Church and Wedding reception..the tiny others can be done later-- when we are nearing our wedding date.

Choosing a reception can be that tiring but a whole lot of fun..We were driving around the city last weekend and visited several hotels.

We came up with different choices, yes its true that the ceremony is the most important part of the wedding, however the reception is often longest part of the day because its where everyone parties and rejoices in the lifetime decision we've made.

More to that, it will be accessible and convenient to our guests. Spacious to party around and Beautiful enough to be remembered.

(I am giving you a copy of the packages we got in case you have plans to get wed here in Cebu)

First stop: CEBU WATERFRONT HOTEL
Wow. Spacious. Elegant. Expensive.

They have different packages. It's either buffet or a sit down family style.
Of course, Pinoy loves buffet, so we have to settle for a buffet style. It's a little bit expensive compare to the family style.

BUFFET
(Minumum Guarantee of 100 persons)
Amethyst P850.00 per person
Pearl P900.00 per person
Ruby P980.00 per person
Diamond P1,120.00 per person (with carving)
*Menu includes one round of soft drinks
* Can choose the menu, appetizer, salad, main courses, soup, dessert)

SIT DOWN or FAMILY STYLE
Aquamarine P750.00 per person
Sapphire P800.00 per person
*Menu includes one round of softdrinks

Inclusions: Overnight stay for two in a Junior Suite. Breakfast in bed or buffet breakfast at UNO for two. Bridal car for a maximum use of 2 hours, Floral centerpiece for guest tables. Place cards for the presidential table. Guest book, One bottle of sparkling wine for toasting. Public address (PA)system. use of the venue for a maximum of (6) hours. Optional. One wedding bell with a pair of doves.

Minumum Guarantee of P200 Persons
Everything stays the same, except for the INCLUSIONS
Over night stay in a Bridal Suite. Breakfast in bed or buffet breakfast at UNO for two. Three layered wedding cake. Ice carving. One gift certificate for an overnight stay for two on the first wedding anniversary (room only)--But you can avail this on the day of your wedding. One gift certificate for two at La Gondola or Mizu worth P1,000k. Bridal car for a maximum use of 2 hours. Floral centerpieces for guest tables. Place cards for the presidential table. Guest book. One bottle of sparkling wine for toasting. Public address (PA) system. Use of the venue for a maximum of (6) hours. Optional. One wedding bell with a pair of doves.

*** If you plan to get wed next year, you better book the hotel this year to avoid their price increase starting next year.

Second Stop: CEBU MARRIOTT HOTEL
One wing is under renovation and will be done this December.
Beautiful. Elegant. VERY EXPENSIVE

( I will post their package later, I left it in my fiance's car)

Third Stop: Casino Espanol
Hot. Looks Old. Spanish Style. VERY delicious food. A lil Cheap.

( I will post their package later)

Fourth Stop. Park Lane Hotel
Limited Space. Simple yet Elegant. But we heard, their food is not really nice.

With all the computations and argumentation as to where we can possibly save and at the same time, convenient for our guests. We are choosing, CEBU WATERFRONT HOTEL for our reception.

We will have the contract signing this coming weekend. I hope everything goes well.

A Fab Job

Now that I am getting married, I realized how fab is the job of a wedding planner is.
It's a kind of job where you use your talent and creativity to plan the happiest and most memorable day of people's lives.

Wedding planning is so exciting. The job is fun, interesting and rewarding. Well of course, you go through different stages of stresses but the freedom of letting your artistic mind works is fascinating.

I and Sho have interviewed a couple of wedding planners. Some were gays and some of them were decent ladies with interior designing as their background.

My problem with gays is they tend to over-do everything. Yes they are so creative but I am afraid they will overload my wedding with so many colors, so many blahs, (even on rainbows).

Thanks to Ian, who introduced me to his wedding planner-friend named Sharon together with her partner Scorlz. We had dinner at Oh Georg and talked about my wedding plans and instantly I like them.

They are confident and they exactly know what I want. They are very pleasant and we bond like we have known each other for so long already.
It's very important that you trust and you have an easy feeling on your wedding planner. They must have a level of experience or training.

With Sharon and Scrolz, who are both interior designers, I am impressed with the value and professionalism they've shown and the way their ideas rolled.

We are a perfect match.. and We mean business with them.

We are meeting them again for their presentation and then contract signing. I will let you know how are they performing and I can make a personal note about them.


FOR MORE WEDDING PLANNERS IN CEBU.
I came up with this list.

1. Wedding Planner Cebu
Address: JY Discovery Mall, #1 Salinas Drive Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines 6000
Mobile: +63 9264818411
Email: info@weddingplannercebu.com

2. Right Connect
101 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (032) 416-15-19
Mobile Number: 0921-2858-600

3. Beautiful Concepts
10 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City
(032) 254.9320; 0927.4393099
beautifulconcepts@yahoo.com
beautifulconcepts.multiply.com

4. Bliss Unlimited
W16 Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu
(032) 422.8199
0917.6266211
blissunlimited@gmail.com
info@weddingsbybliss.com

5. A Dream Wedding in Cebu
0918.5462951
romelpareja@yahoo.com

6. Dream Weddings
Pardo, Cebu City
(032) 417.9239
0919.3366553
authenticevents@yahoo.com

7. Events & More
Suite 401-402 Goodwill Bldg., #30 Osmena Blvd., Cebu City
Suite 301,JMS Bldg,# 88 Maya St, Ecoland Drive, Davao City
(032) 255.3552; (032) 238.0375; 0917.3728618; 0920.9788890
eventsandmoreph@yahoo.com

8. Iris Castillo-Cular Weddings
First Street, Brgy. Canjulao Lapu-lapu City
Jakosalem Street, Cebu City
(032) 342.8371; 0927.6222221
inquire@iriscastilloweddings.com

9. Joyful Weddings
2/F SM City, Cebu City
(032) 412.8787; (032) 412.8778
0917.3288898
esmieyap@yahoo.com


10. Koncepts and More
27 Almendras Compound, Almendras St., Mabolo, Cebu City
(032)232.3075
0920.9090468
konceptsandmore@yahoo.com

11.The Wedding Prelude
Unit 5C, CP Center, J. Llorente St., Cebu City
(032) 254.6460; 0917.6207424; 0922.7444400
shai@weddingprelude.com

12. Weddings & Crafts
64 Sanciangko St., Cebu City
(032) 416.7159; (032) 413.4062
0906.5004022
weddings_and_crafts@yahoo.com

13. Weddings & More
117 Pit-os, Talamban, Cebu City
(032) 417.6020; 0920.9016411
gpe_weddings@yahoo.com
weddingelements.multipy.com

14. Xclusiv Events and Concepts
Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City
(032) 232.3831; (032) 232.3832; 0916.3558097
xevents_info@yahoo.com

Valentine Wedding

Many have been asking me about my motif for my wedding. Hmm, what? I think i have a colorful life, that I can't exactly choose as to what color I want to dominate on my wedding day.

I love pink. It has been my favorite color since kindergarten. It's very feminine and very pleasant. It was also Lottie and Jackson's color on their wedding day. 'twas lovely!

But lately, i have been dreaming of being a red hot bride. like a Valentina bride hahaha I guess its because i need to match it with February.

A Valentine theme Wedding would be perfect.

I am thinking of Rose Red. It's elegant, feminine , bold, dramatic and seductive. It's going away from the old school glamour. It's different. Maybe i'll mix it up with silver or champagne color. hmm

Wow, I am imagining it. Elegance...Extravagance...exuberance. The color is just so irresistible. I wanna welcome the coming year with Red.

I think everybody's going wild with my red wedding. :-)

Our wedding date

We started planning last Saturday at Starbucks and our first task was to choose our wedding date.

It wasn't so easy, you know. We came up with tons of date. Strictly debating each because there are so many important considerations. Weather condition, travel availability, people's availability, and even astrology! haha

My fiance doesn't believe though what stars and moon mean on that day or what the planet will have to say on those numbers. But Astrology really fascinates me. I really don't know why but astrological wisdom really interests me. I am really funny.

Anyway, I just want a date that is easy going where the planets move around the sky and zing areas that are sensitive "just for me". Where everyone seems in an easy mood. I just want everyone to enjoy on my wedding day.

My fiance wants it this December but I beg off because its too early and everyone is busy on holidays. "Okay, sweetheart lets have it early next year, what about January".

Again, I argued back. "No not on January. It's Sinulog and everybody is on that festivity. Hotels are fully booked and traffic is heavy".
"Ok, Sweet. What about February?" Well, yeah, February is nice and its a love month!
Ok, Feb. So let's have it on Feb 14 because its Saturday and it seems perfect.

I paused. "No No Not on Feb 14. Everybody is dating that day and everybody is in the mood of making love. No No. They rather be in bed than in our wedding". hahaha

Ok. What about Feb 15 where we have our first monthsary hahaha. "Oh NO, its' Monday. Everybody is working darling".

After so many interrogations and arguments. We finally chose a date where Venus (goddess of love) is at her best and finally relaxing. The last day of the month.
February 28, 2009-- Perfect. Ordinary. Fine. Significant.
February - the love month
28- is my birth date, where 8 is my lucky number
2009 - a year of serenity. a year with lots of love, money, graces, and sex.(they say!)

So please reserved FEBRUARY 28, 2009 for us. See you all. :-)

I just got engaged.

My boyfriend finally took the plunge of proposing to me. Well, it was a proposal that I will always remember and will eagerly re-tell to everyone.

It happened in an islet where everything seems so romantic and lovely. It was paradise.
The white sand, The beach, The waves, The RING! I was pleasantly surprise. Yes it was an engagement ring, a heart-shaped diamond ring! I was hooked. I said YES. ;-)

Yes, everyone. I am engaged and there's no BETTER feeling than being engaged. I am savoring it because it will be BITTER when I get married. hahaha kidding.

I really cried. I was so sappy. The element of surprise was just too much to bear.
We then kissed and hugged. Oh, I just love this man dearly. Our almost four years of being together is really a joy.

We love because its the only TRUE adventure for us.

I am back to blogging again.

I haven't been blogging lately because I was over-committed. I got a lot of things going on. School. Work. Classes. Projects. Reports. Meetings. Love-life.

FYI: I will always blog no matter what. I have been blogging for 5 years now. In fact have dumped my first blog and now renovate my second blog. I think I don't have a "good until" stamp. I am simply having this course. Stop. Blog. Stop again. Blog again. Finding a sense of renewal, and then depression again. It's just a great typical blog experience.

AND NOW. I have my temperament back.
I am back to blogosphere.

Many things happened from my 2 months of being away, and now I have some good news to tell you.

I got engaged. And I am getting married. Yey!

The planning begins and I want to update you with every details of my wedding preparation.

Wish me luck. And thank you guys.

I realized...in Chateau

I realized that a wedding garden is such a romantic, sensual location for weddings. In Cebu, Chateau de Busay is now considered the most popular location for a perfect a panoramic outdoor weddings.

It's beautiful. Just last month I attended two weddings there and I can't help being blown by the dazzling ambiance. It's over looking the city, intimate, and again romantic.

Now, I am dreaming of a garden reception surrounded by lush calla lily flowers and butterflies as they float seemingly around my wedding guests. Sigh.

While seeing my best friend wed, I realized that Weddings can be like funerals, where people cry, not for ill feelings or heart aches but this time because of so much joy.

I realized, It's not also about my sundress which i know i looked fresh and summery that time but its actually about two people who weathered all storms in their relationship and finally decided to build a future together. That's love, that's courage

And that what makes Chateau de Busay extra special not just for both of them but for all of us their guests.

For inquiries,
Chateu De Busay
Lower Busay Hills, Nivel Hills, Lahug cebu city
231-2000
chateaydebusay@hotmail.com