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Immaculate Conception Cathedral

641-1784 Brgy. Malinao,
Pasig City
(expense: P15k less 1k for the choir )

pros:

- halos lahat ng nkalista at appointments nasusunod mula sa requirements, sa canonical interview at pre-cana.
- mabait ang priest na nag canonical smin, i cried pa nga dhil we tackled about our possible problems as a couple, sobrang personal hindi masyado by the book.
- magaling ang priest na nagkasal samin and pinagbigyan nya kmi sa personal vows
- mganda ang pre-cana sa Pasig, ang daming personal touch ng mga speakers.
- ang laki ng pinto, ang haba ng isle (mas nakakakaba!)

- maganda ang interior and lightings

cons:
- hindi nagustuhan ng mom ko ang mga flowers, kailangan mong ispecify kung all white nlng, pra mas maganda, kung papalitan mo nman ang colors, puntahan mo nlng ang nag aarange ng flowers, bka may extra charge nga lng, ung Lics flower shop.
- medyo madumi ang carpet ng isle.- bawal ang songs sa wedding march, carillon bells lang or hymn, pro carry narin mas solemn sya - bawal ang personal vows as said by the staff, but my coordinator, told us, na sabihin sya sa priest kung may pagkakataon pag nasa altar na kmi, at pinagbigyan kmi.
- may mass mga 1 hour after our wedding, the pictorial needs to be done as fast as possible, pro carry lang, my coordinator did a very good job, she helped the usherettes and the photographers.

Glass Garden (Diamond Pavillion)
website

915-2803 / 646-5323

257 Evangelista St., Corner Pasco Ave., Santolan

Pasig City
(expense: P251,000 for 250persons minus 15k bond)

pros:
- elegant and spacious, no need to add anything except mood lights
- everyone felt so special!

cons:
- i cant consider it as a garden, kya i call it a pavillion expensive ang placefor 85k+ venue, i realized that I can just get an empty space and ask someone to decorate (add drapes or accentuate with flowers), it could have saved me a lot money
- walang freebies ng khit anu, kung magdadagdag ka ng mobile sound system plus 8k ;( kung magdadagdag ka ng japanese lantern 2.5-3.5k ata. Khit ang laki ng nabook mo, kya mjo pricey.

Juan Carlo the Caterer
website
(expense: none, package with Glass Garden)

pros:
- masarap ang food thumbs up

- sulit and freebies, maganda and masarap ang fondant cake

- mganda and elegant ang flowers at organize ang layout

- mabait ang AE

cons:
- although mabait ang AE hindi sya nagpunta sa araw mismo ng kasal at minsan hindi cya agad nakakareply sa text. ang pakiramdam ko mrami clang hinahandle na wedding at windang ang mga AE nila.
- maraming natirang food na muntik nang hindi nabalot, buti nlang nkita ng hubby ko nung chineck nya after the reception, so sad, hindi ko alam kung iuuwi ba nila un o bka hindi pa nila tpos ipack-up lahat.
pero all in all Ok naman cla, recommended parin ;)

Perfect 10 Weddings (Coordinator)
website
(expense: 12.5k for Full Coordination (promo for first 3 OFW brides))

cons:
- i was one of the their first 3 overseas bride na nakaavail ng promo last April for the price of on the day coordination upgraded to 1 year full coordination
- Ms. Darlene really helped me a lot sa preps, sa pag book and pag coordinate ng church requirements, every inch of the details sa pag uwi ko ng 1 week for the prenup and church/municipal requirements/ food tasting, done with ease
- Lahat ng problems ko nasasabi ko sa knya and she really listens and very prompt sa mga inquiry ko sa email as in response agad sya within the day (actually mga 5mins sometimes may answer na).
- On the day itself, may nag assist skin na staff nya na tlgang laging nakaalalay sa water. sa tissue, sa laylayan ng wedding dress, grabe ultimate VIP treatment. All throughout akala ko she's snob kc hindi sya masyado nagsasalita pro nung nasa bridal car na kmi waiting for my cue sa pag-enter sa church grabe andami nyang kwento and she's a malaysian pla, she doesnt speak tagalog, newly wed rin and take note 3 times ang wedding party nya. Pro grabe pag aasikaso nya skin, napakahumble ;,)

-they are all attentive with their lapel mic on hand parang wedding planner movie ang dating,
there was one time na nahuli ung bestfriends ko sa entrance parade ng entourage, from the entrance, somebody told Ms. Darlene who is in front by that time na may 2 pang natitira na hahabol, grabe no one gets left behind, nakasama cla sa parade.
- They are all very polite pro you can feel na they are highly intellectual people, lahat ng kilos based on logic ;)
- Ms. Darlene was very good in handling time, wlang nadelay na moment. lahat on time.

This was Ms. Darlene, so humbly arranging my veil as I walk down the aisle

- Ms. Darlene made briefing sa mga entourage, parents and sponsors about what they should do and they appreciated it considering we were not able to ha ve some rehearsal.
- I backout from Juan Carlo's emcee after meeting her in Sept 2010 because she is paos in nature ;( and it will be very hard to discuss the program if you want it really personal and I humbly ask Ms. Darls if she can replace her, and she agreed. We get 1.5k refund from Juan Carlo and I paid 3k for Darl's hosting. We conceptualized the program and on the day itself, she wrapped it up again to me and my hubby in our hotel preps. I really can say she really pull it off, very personal and intimate!

- I was not able to come to any wedding fairs. so I ask her if she can have someone layout our invitation. It was really really made elegantly. And it was pri nted nman by my hubby's cousin. Total cost was 13k for 120pcs for 8 pages layout and printing.

I created a digital invites for my friends far far away. See here

- I asked her if may alam syang murang florist, and actually she has, I got it for only 7.5k including

1 bridal flower

2 mother's flower

1 maid of honor's flower

3 Secondary sponsor's flowers

8 bridesmaid's flowers

8 ninang's flower

3 baskets of petals for the flower girls

1 basket of flower for the offering

1 bridal car flower

boutonnieres for the groom, dad, groomsmen and kids

- They created the growing up AVP and also included our parents and friends interviews, ang ganda ng pagkakagawa nakakaaliw! See video here

not so cons :)
- Ms. Darlene is very loved by my mom, may mga decisions na sinusuggest ako sa mom ko and she always say, "anung sabi ni Darlene?", nakakapika na, hehe. Very reliable sya sa mom ko. ;)
- Actually there are many for forms that you will fill up. Pero in that way narerecord ang napapagusapan nyo and plantsado lahat ng gagawin. It's still a good thing though tmad lng ako minsan =P
- Of course, Darlene will not be around everywhere, considering madami rin cyang hinahawakang clients. About sa leg-work mostly open arms sa pagtulong ang family ko, and Darlene will make sure na she arranged everything na before may papuntahin kami like ng meeting with mananahi, or submit documents sa church, she will arrange it prehand and Ill ask somebody nlng from my family to go there.

Fjarm Clothing c/o Mrs. Catahay
website
Phone: (632) 24 0-4884, (632) 775-6384
Mobile: (+63) 0915-3310198
Blk-131 Lot-7 Kagitingan rd. karangalan village cainta, rizal
(expense: 55k all in all)
Pros:
- good for the budget, mabait nman si Mrs. Catahay pde kang makadiscount if malambing ka at macharisma gya ng mom ko ;)
- package includes

1 wedding dress with complete acessories, top fully beaded

2 mothers dresses

1 maid of honor dress

3 Secondary Sponsors dresses

8 bridesmaids dresses

3 flower girls
(unfortunately, on my wedding day, the other flower girl was not able to attend)

1 full suit for the groom

Including Calvin Klein rental suits for the following roles
2 Fathers
1 best man
3 Secondary Sponsors
7 groomsmen
1 ring bearer
1 bible bearer
1 arras bearer
2 rosary bearers
1 offeror

- (off topic)madaming madami clang gown na pdeng irent (pwedeng pang prenup), dhil muntik na daw clang mag exhibit, natahi na nila lhat pro di nila tinuloy dhil sa may problem sa agent na kausap nila tungkol sa money, so lhat ng dmit na nagawa nila, pinaparent nila, they can also alter it to fit the one who's gonna wear it without extra cost. Yung sa isang ninang ko she got it for 300 only ;) They also have rent but first use. They will sew new dresses and you have to pay only rental fee, just be sure to return it ;)
Cons:
- maganda tlga silang tumahi. pro they give extra al lowance sa size (bka daw tumaba o lumaki ung mga bata) Kya all of us had come back and alterred the dress (so sad)
- kailngang mging mahinahon parati, and isulat lahat ng napag usapan, dhil minsan nakakalimutan kung anu ung napagkasunduan.
- hindi masyado nag checheck ng email, mas ok kung pumunta or tumawag

Wedding Preps - Crowne Plaza Hotel
website
Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas 0120 677651
(expense: 23.5k)
2 deluxe rooms for 2 days each
1 deluxe room for 3 days

pros:
- over sa tipid
- I got the link from sis Ivy promo last April 28-30,2010
- The room is quite spacious and housekeeping are very prompt for all your request
- ang ganda ng bathroom
- enjoy ang buong fa mily from both sides
- ang saya ng buffet breakfast although hindi kasama sa package dhil sa promo ko lng nkuha, enjoy nming lahat - VIP treatment!
- this is where the fun has started and ended ;), i will treasure forever!
cons:
- they cant say to you the room unless its the day of check-in itself pro in fairness n man they will find a very good room for you
- upon checkout, check all the charges, sometimes they overlook some things

Rolling Wheels Transport Service
c/o Mr. Rolly Glorioso
+63 9064169095 +974 9742269
(expense: 12.5k)
1 kia rio
2 vios
1 avanza van

pros:
- a good friend of mine and my kuya,
- i really got a really good deal, from 1pm-11pm. (from hotel-hotel)
- I was able to ask pa, one driver to drive home my dad with all the gifts
- I dont need naman kc ng magarang car basta it can transport all my ento and family and me going to the church and reception ang us going back to hotel.
- super bait ng mga drivers nya and appropriately dressed!
cons:- none ;)

HMUA - Ms. Irene Sy Go
website
(expense: 15k + 3k prenup (airbrush))
15k package includes
- 1 bridal make-up (upgraded to airbrush ) w/ retouch before reception
- 2 mothers

pros:
- she's very good in her craft, super happy ng mothers about how they look
- she's very easy to talk to, mejo sosyal and classy, so u'll feel the same, awww!
cons:
- mjo pricey ang fee sa prenup, i was thinking it should be free or less than 3k pro i need to know how airbrush will work for me kaya try na rin
- about sa hair, specif y what you want, and guide the hairstylist para magkasundo kayo sa outcome. pro nice nman results for me
- about sa time, very punctual cla, so ikaw ung mapapahiya pag late ka, its not naman bad, pro iba tlga pag prof. make-up artist, they'll eat up much of the prep time, be sure to get up early. pro maganda naman kakalabasan kya its all worth it.

Videographer - Chug Cadiogan
website
(expense: 50k)
package includes- the Full coverage
- Onsite AVP (see video here)
- free 3rd camera w/ camera-crane
- 25 minutes edited video
- free e-session avp (see video here)
pros:
- parang hindi mo feel na kinukunan ka pla ng video pro ang ganda ng output. one of a kind!
sabi nila un daw ang cherry on top ng event.
- madaling kausap at mabilis magrespond
- mababait ang mga crews nya - nung time ng booking ko, feel ko ang laki ng discount ko sa pagiging w@wie!
cons:- hindi pa nakaupload ang mga dec wedding sa w ebsite nya =P sobrang dmi cguro ng mga clients nya last Dec but that's ok

Jojo Nibre Photography
website
(expense: 30k)
package includes: prenup shoot wedding and reception coverage
1 40x40 photo album
1 widescreen projector (secret deal)
pros:
-kaibigan ni sir Chug and recommended nya, comfortable ang video and photo team sa prenup and wedding w/ each other
- wala nang nsabi ang mom ko kundi ang gagalang nila, ang babait.
cons:
- none ;) just give them a shot, you can request nman sa style na gusto mo
Here's our prenup pics

Back-up Photographers: Little Red Moments
website
(expense: 1.5k)
package includes: 2 back-up photographers from church to reception
pros:
- wala akong masasabi kundi super great deal for w@wies- isa ako sa mga nag book sa promo, and from 2k they slashed it off pa, although hindi ko alam, they are very honest to tell me na binawasan nila ang rate for the promo and khit nag book na ko earlier they can still give it to me! happiness!
- I asked my main photographer kung isasama ko pa cla sa preps. kso super dmi na nila sa room pag nagkataon so I asked her (Ms. Liz) kung ok lng sa church nalang, ok nman daw, and take note cla ang pinakauna sa church kaya maraming kuha ang hubby ko- communication is via email lang. all were set and went on smoothly
- naisip ko pde narin pala clang main photographers dahil super "pro" ng mga shots
Here are the pics taken by them: from Little Red Moments
cons:
-none ;) They are simply the best, good thing nag decide kmi kumuha ng backup photographers
kc mas candid ang mga shots nila at napakacreative, since back-up lang cla they dont need to get all the details of the event, yung mga kodak moments lng kung baga.
Totally Mesmerize
website
(expense: 9k)

pros:
- really really great singers, very solemn ang mass
- very touching voices - they provided accompaniment on our couple song in the reception because we don't have a minus one cd
- they are the early people sa church, very punctual, and they know the church rules sa mga choice of songs
cons:
- i was just confused where to contact them in the email, good thing I added Ms. Sheila sa facebook. Sometimes I just shooted her a message.Kithara - the acoustic trio
website(expense: 6k)

pros:
- they are already playing when guests started to fill up the reception
- they rocked the house- ang gling tlaga nila, antaas ng energy, pti kami napapakanta habang nireretouch ako for the reception
cons:
- ang daming gigs! buti they agreed to play first before they leave para sa next gig nila, pra maacomodate lang ako, buti nlng kc all guests loved them!

Rejectkrew Professional Lights and Sounds
website
(expense: 7k)

pros:
- ang ganda ng lightings nakuha nya ang inenvision ko
- hightech ang mic, nag aautomatic ON pag cue mo na
- ok na ok ang sound
cons:- sobra nmang glang ni Elmer. grabe lahat ng sentence may po ;)

Partypics Photobooth
website
(expense: 9k for 4 hours)
pros:- ang bilis ng transactions
- mabait c Ms. Nadia
- they can send you the contract sa email immediately
- ang bilis mag layout ng mga artist nila
- ang ganda ng frame ksama ng pics pag na print
- ang gagalang ng mga operators, at sobrang sipag
Here's our pics: from Partypics
cons:- double check the contract (if promo) bka they can overlook as normal package, pro they will change it nman, its an honest mistake

Rachebeli Wines
website
(expense: 6.5k for a dozen of wines (with free 12 chocs) and 45pcs chocs)

pros:
- ang bilis mag layout and mag come up ng actual product.
- ang bait ni Ms. Chelo (i just dont know if i spelled it correctly) tinwagan nya ko before mawalan na ng magdedeliver and it came on time
- they gave promos so its always good chance to grab it
- its a very elegant gift to PS, they loved it.
cons:
- just make sure to know their scheduled delivery in your area and have it delivered 2 weeks before the wedding day, para no hassle for them and for you na rin.
- mejo expensive and chocolates for me, so I feel mas panalo ang pagkakaorder ko ng wine

Other Things:
Shoes:- got it for 2k+

Save the Date- 2nd save the date is hillarious, see video here

ChoreographyA friend of mine taught us the dance in the tune of "Dynamite"
We only gave him 1k for 3hrs of practice. It was a hit!

Rings- a gift from MIL (mother-in-law)

Giveaways- we gave all men who are part of the entourage, themed neckties (bought in Daiso for only P50)

- aside from chocolates we gave our ninang, a flower rock, got it on sale off from 4k to P500 only

- we gave our flower girls some talking stuff toys, also on sale from P1.2k to P250 each

- we gave our little boys terminator arm, also on sale from 1.5k to P500 each

- we gave our guests with japanese fans, we just designed a cardboard to customized it, its a labor of love, (fans bought in Daiso, P50 each)

- we gave our single ladies, who participated in the bouquet tossing large stuff toys (we got it from UFO catcher)- we gave our single men, who participated in the garter tossing posable anime figures (we bought some of it for P150 each on sale, some were gotten from UFO catcher)