March 2010
12 posts
Our final website! →
The fruit of our labor! Haha! Please do visit the site, and don’t forget to sign the guestbook! :)
Fun Stuffs
Mama called around midnight and told me one big news…
She bought Bob a Levi’s Shirt.
Yes, she woke me up for that. Haha. She was so excited to tell me the news that she called me as soon as she bought the shirt. And she was asking me to send her our shoe sizes, you know the old-fashion way of taking it? Where you have to step on a piece of paper and draw the outline of your foot?...
Our wedding website! →
All details are there already. :)
Final Details!
Church: San Antonio de Padua Parish
Time: 2:30 PM
Reception: Mission Hills Clubhouse
Photo and Video Coverage: Aqua Pro Digital Studio
Caterer: Martha's Plate
Hair and Make Up: Uly Sariego
Bridal Gown and Entourage: Ikasal by Jerome Figueroa
A May Bride No More.
When people ask me just one reason why I’m in love with Bob and why I’m about to marry him soon, I always say, “It’s because he’s the only person who I can hate for five minutes and love for the next 23 hours and fifty five minutes of the day.”
But I’ve learned that sometimes, the love and hate relationship isn’t always good. Especially when both of...
8 weeks to go.
57 days to be exact.
In about a few sleeps from now, I’d be “marching” down the “aisle” on my wedding day. You wanna know how a bride feels when it’s barely three months to the wedding? Let me tell you.
First of all, I’m happy to announce that the series of dreams were gone. Thank God. No more dreams about weird stuffs, no more waking up thinking the...
=)
I didn’t want to blog about this, and I really had to think about it not just twice but thousand times over. I am semi-posting this just so you would have an idea how indecisive I am right now.
We might be having a garden wedding after all.
Check Part 2!
Church: Immaculate Conception Church, Marikina - CHECK!
Reception Venue: World of Butterflies, Marikina - Semi Check. (See notes below. Haha)
Florist: Jackie and Judy’s Flower Shop - CHECK!
Gown/Entourage: Ikasal - CHECK!
Hair and Make UP : Ulysses Sariego - CHECK!
Emcee - Ellaine Bautista - CHECK!
Invitations - DYI c/o Ate Tin - Semi Check (See notes)
Souvenirs - DYI c/o Mako -...
Check!
Marriage License : Check!
Marriage Banns (Elay): Check!
Marriage Banns (Bob): For PickUp
Certificate of Confirmation (Bob) - Check!
Certificate of Confirmation (Elay) - To be checked, soon! Haha!
Baptismal Certificate (Bob) - Check!
Baptismal Certificate (Elay) - Check!
Tara, pakasal na tayo! Hahaha!
Arrshet, wala pang reception venue na 100% sure. Hahaha!
Note to self: Please,...
This-is-(not)-it Moment No. 2: Hearts and Arrows...
You know, when they say, “Diamonds are girl’s best friend”, you’re supposed to believe that.
We went to Hearts and Arrows last time “just to check” on the price range of wedding rings. And the first ring that caught my eye, sorry, sa sobrang excited ko, nakalimutan ko picturan. Pag pinagtabi yung ring, it forms a heart shaped DIAMOND sa gitna. I don’t...
This-is-it Moment No. 1: Photo and Video: Check!
I forgot to mention this in my blog last time.
When we went to Tanay Rizal, I found out that one of my co-volunteers in CDRC owns a photo and video coverage studio. I had the guts to ask her while we were on the way home, and she gave me their business card and yes, businesscard palang, may “this-is-it” moment na.
We finally went to their studio to see personally yung sample photos...
February 2010
16 posts
Break.
I haven’t posted anything “wedding-related” to the cyberspace for the past week. It’s because I’ve taken a week off from the preps to focus on my other baby, Project 20.
Taking a break from the preps is the bravest thing I’ve done so far (considering it’s barely three months to go nalang.) Pero it’s all worth it.
We went to a really far place, so...
Weird.
Last night was the weirdest dream ever (I know I’ve said this a hundred times before, but this dream - sets the mark.)
I dreamed about the wedding per se. Complete details, the church, the reception, the entourage. The church ceremony was quite alright, I can’t remember the dream in details but in my dream, someone who was not supposed to be in the wedding (not even in the...
Updates
I’ve been receiving a lot of emails on how I was able to manage the 100k budget for the wedding without sacrificing my dream wedding.
So here goes, :p
First of all, I stayed away from the “names”. I got the same service from a not-so-well-known supplier and got it for a lower price. There’s no downfall to this. I made sure I’ll get the same quality of course. (Or...
When 24 hours a day isn't enough.
So it’s really true.
They warned me, that when I start on the wedding preps, everything about me will be inclined towards the wedding and I’ll be “neglecting” some parts of my life.
I realized now that yes, it’s really true.
I feel bad, about Project 20. I promised myself that I won’t let the wedding get in the way of Project 20. Or vise versa?
But here I...
To the Guy who never gave me flowers.
We’ve been together for three years already.
And.
You never gave me flowers.
I never saw myself getting married with someone who doesn’t give me flowers on special days.
Coz I love getting flowers.
I love white roses.
I never saw myself falling in love with someone who won’t do such…
Until I met you.
To the guy who never gave me flowers,
Never bought me my favorite...
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Okay, I’m so starstruck, I’m speechless.
I received the mp3 from Jules already! What a great voice over for the wedding video!!!
I can’t believe he’s done it for free.
FTW!!!
Pamahiin
Although it was everywhere around me, I grew up believing that “Pamahiin” is just a way of scaring young kids, etc.
If you ask me now, I really don’t believe in such. But I’m getting married, so it’s supposed to change things, right?
This Feb 21, I’m supposed to handle a psychosocial activity for the Dumagats in Tanay, Rizal, it’s a long 3-4 hour drive...
Updates
as of Feb 06, 2010 (3 weeks into the engagement)
Church - reserved for May 8 (All our Saturdays from next week until March are officially booked.)
Florist - reserved, paid downpayment.
Caterer - reserved, paid reservation fee.
Gown and Suit/Entourage - paid downpayment, first fitting set next month. (Di ko sasabihing super excited ako. Haha)
Venue - pencil booked for May 8
Invitations -...
Dreams.
I’ve been engaged for 2 weeks, and since then, I’ve been having the weirdest of dreams every night.
Okay na sana yung dreams, pero pag gising ko, parang ang lakas ng tibok ng puso ko and hinahanap ko agad yung iphone ko to check my mails, pikit pa yung isang mata ko pero nagchecheck na ko ng mails ah.
I need a break.
Budget Wedding
by Elay Pabico
Is it possible? I think so.
Ever since I had the concepts of weddings, I’ve always known I’d want an elegant, princess-type wedding. Blame it on Disney, but I guess majority of girls wanted that, too.
But when I got engaged, I realized it’s a completely different feeling. To be completely honest, I started by planning the most expensive wedding ever. That...
Pakwan.
This afternoon, we attended a Marriage Seminar at the CSWD office sa city hall. It’s one of the requirements to getting the marriage license. We were there around 12nn pa, kasi we were informed that it would start at 12nn exactly.
And yes, Filipino time, the program started around 2:30 na. There were initally 4 couples, I think. and I’m the only one na hindi nakalunok ng pakwan. All...
Itsy Bitsy Details
Okay, where do I even begin?
The past week, I wasn’t able to go online, being a hands-on bride is not that easy. Sometimes it makes me want to hire a wedding coordinator but then… I don’t want to spend that much.
Sunday - The whole gang - Bob, Me, Joy, Ate Tin, Kuya Mel and Isha went to scout for a wedding venue. First stop was the church. I fell in love with the church the...
January 2010
24 posts
BusyBride.
I realized I haven’t updated this blog for a couple of days already. We’ve been so busy looking for a church and reception venue that I barely have time to go online and check my online accounts. Plus the fact that I’m getting frequent headache this past few days, I blame it on google. Haha.
Anyway, everything is going so-so right now. Finally had Joy back in the team,...
...
Almost two weeks into the engagement, I still don’t feel that “complete”.
I want to be happy, I want to scream out the joy I feel right now. But amidst all these wonderful feelings, there’s still that painful pinch in the heart, knowing that the person I’d like to share everything with - still can’t accept the fact that I’m getting married.
It’s...
Thankful.
I have to type this now or else it will escape my memory.
I went to get my baptismal certificate at St. Francis Xavier Parish, got it in less than thirty minutes, (the waiting time was longer and scarier than the actual release of papers).
Then Ate Tin went with me to the caterer, Martha’s Plate, and I must say - they are the kindest caterers you will ever meet. So humble and easy to talk...
Thoughts.
It’s dawning on me now, all these wedding preps.. they are getting as real as it seems.
Yesterday, we went to Antipolo Cathedral to book a date, but all weekends are already booked, went to Loreland Farm Resort to inquire and turned out that all weekends are booked, too. (Maybe all the brides for April and May decided to have their reception there too?)
We’re forced to have it on a...
The Hunt.
Okay, this is the day I’m gonna move my ass and literally go to suppliers. The entire week of googling gave me the worst headache last night. Okay, so we’re on our feet now.
Will probably go gown-hunting today. Reception and church, too.
But priority still on the reception and wedding ceremony venue. Whew, goodluck to that.
I don’t want to spend too much on the wedding. I am...
Time (Mis)Management
The wedding is supposed to happen in about three to four months from now. Ideally, I should be on the 60-70% completion mark with regards to the details of the wedding.
Realistically, I’m at 20%.
This is the part where I’m supposed to go nuts, right?
I have a lot of things on my plate… I’m excited about the wedding, but something came up and I’m thrilled by the...
Date fiasco.
Hassle, I can feel you now, literally, from head to toe.
When we thought of getting married, we thought of having a civil wedding, the literal we’ll-go-in-shirts-and-jeans-then-get-married type of wedding, and it was supposed to be on Feb 2, just in time for our third year of being together.
When reality finally kicked in, we thought of making it a real wedding ceremony and decided to have...
“Aha! You wanna know what sucks? It’s when the only person you thought...”
– Me.
Updates, updates. :)
Bob finally got his birth and baptismal certificate. Confirmation nalang.
CENOMAR underway.
We have finalized a date and hoping to pencil-book it tomorrow.
Entourage list is almost done, too.
Officially looking for suppliers.
Aha. So Goodluck.
What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
Bob and I got into a huge misunderstanding couple of days ago.
I guess my worst fear of becoming a monster bride has finally got into me, transforming me to a very picky/emotional/attention seeker bride. The fantasies of an ideal engagement went to my head, and sadly, I… went overboard.
I was looking for something - I was constantly asking..for more.
What I have failed to realize is that...
Venue. Venue. Venue.
Kanina, nung nagpunta ako sa Antipolo Church, I almost said to myself, “This is it.” IF a garden wedding is not really possible for a Catholic wedding, then this is one place I’d like to do the church wedding at. Kaya lang…
The reception is to follow at Water Nymph resort, which is approximately 30 mins away from the church.
Yun.
Deads na dun.
What to do? :(
Paperworks.
I just got home.
Went to BDO to pay for the CENOMAR and then since I was there already, I dropped by Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church and asked for the requirements. They said that the date we wanted was still available, and that we should finish the requirements to reserve the date. Turns out you can’t reserve it without the full requirements, which made me lose myself for a...
Fitness (First)
I went to Fitness First today to inquire about their package. I loved everything about it until we came to the “fee” discussion. For a while, I thought, “Hey, it’s just 2300+,” But then again, it’s still 7k in 3 months and 7k can do wonders with the wedding preps.
My weight has been an issue, not to Bob (apparently), but to me. I want to look good in that...
This is it.
Ok, I’m gonna write this down now before it escapes my mind. And before I even continue, I’m gonna warn you with the flood of “I want” in this entry.
Let’s go.
I want the wedding done here in Marikina/Rizal, somewhere near. Why? When I had the concept of a wedding, I always knew I want a fairytale setup. And it doesn’t really matter where it’s going to...
One word: Die(t)
Ahh, this diet is going to kill me before the big day. Haha.
Oh for the love of looking good in that gown.
Today, I’ve had only juice and a cup of noodles. And lots of water.
I miss binge eating.
But I’m not complaining. Haha.
Bob told Tita Badang about the plans this afternoon. They called me up and the first words she said were, “Kelangan na natin mag diet.” Haha.
...
Emo Bride
I’m such an emotional bride today.
Started with Butterfly Kisses.
Now Joy.
I’ve been wanting to tell her in person about the wedding, but I can’t get myself to tell her. I don’t understand why, it’s just that everytime I try to tell her about it, I freak out.
This morning, I told her… via chat.
I know, lame. But it’s safer. At least she didn’t...
I can't tell her in person.
Kaye: iiwan mo ko?bwal ka pa ikasal. hahaha.. huhuhuhuhuhuhuhu
Elay: parang engot to, san naman ako ppunta, eh after ng kasal dito rin naman kmi titira
Kaye: wah. kayo bahala.
Elay: nge
Kaye: cge pasok na ko ulet. mamaya nlng ntn pag-usapan. gulat ako. hehe. naiiyak ako na ewan ko kung bkt. amp. iyakin ko tlga. hahaha
Elay: kaya ndi ko sinasabi sau sa personal eh.. wag ka iiyak para namang may magbabago..
Kaye: masaya ako kung san ka masaya.
“With my current state of mind - everything is perfect and good. I’m in no...”
Butterfly Kisses.
It’s about seven in the morning, and Bob just left for Cabanatuan. I’m here, alone in the room, playing songs for the wedding, listing everything down so I would remember all of them.
I was doing just fine until I got to Butterfly Kisses.
I think ever since I had the concept of a wedding, this song has always been the one song I know I would play at the event. I’m sure I...