Inspiration Boards

Sharing some inspiration boards....

Food Tasting Namin

From Left: Deep Fried Spicy Spare Ribs, Sauteed Sea Bass Fillet with Green Veggies, Batonette of Vegetables and Chicken with Mushroom

From Left: Chicken Au Gratin, King Fisher with Salsa & Pork Knucles with Black Sea Moss

Super okay yung food tasting (syempre its food and its free!). Kidding aside, we enjoyed it because the staff and chefs of Island Cove and the Banquets Manager, Ms. Sharon, were all very accommodating. We didn’t feel hesitant or reluctant asking questions about the food. We were also fortunate that we had a company, a group of school administrators were also having a food tasting for their JS Prom.
We were served (2) sets of menus and boy, in super huge portions. I was told we can bring 2 more persons along but because it’s a weekday, our best men were both busy. I won’t divulge the food we chose) The 2 separate menu sets were served to us to be tasted, frankly speaking, it was a hard decision to make. In the end, we only had to choose 1 menu or at least combine the best of both menus.
I had been on strict diet pa naman so I didn’t consume the rice; instead I opted for the viands.Ms. Sharon also finalized the details of our event like the arrangement of the presidential table, the backdrop design, the table setting, place cards, menu cards, lighting, the corkage fees, the standees/easel, crew meals, ingress and egress time, sound system inclusions and some of my special requests (which were all granted…yippee!). Its’ such a breeze to work with the Island Cove staff, I didn’t find any difficulty making special arrangements like when I said that I wouldn’t be availing of the souvenirs included in the package, Ms. Sharon immediately offered a Superior Room with breakfast for two in lieu of those souvenirs….o di ba? She even waived the LCD rental and gave extension for the 4hr use of the reception venue. And since we got an event stylist, I asked her if we can just have the flower in loose for the perusal of our stylist and as expected, it was granted.
After, discussing the details, we signed the contracts already and chose the design for our cakes. The cake we chose was inspired by Cake Artistry by Susie-Q. It’s a three-tiered stacked fondant cake in Vanilla Flavor. The upper tier is relatively thicker than the middle and the base and adorned with eyelets and a quilted finish with summer flowers on top. The middle and base of the cake are decorated with bows in our motif. We are scheduled to pay the remaining balance by March. Until then…

Entourage Sketches

My entourage gowns are from my designer, Ms. Mia Barlaan. The dresses have similar design elements that of belts and bows...take a peek at the inspiration pictures and the actual sketches as well...
Our Maids of Honor will don a strapless, floor-length, Empire-cut Shantung gown accented with pleated bodice and Chiffon belt. Our Bride's maids will wear strapless, knee-length gown with beaded pattern in Shantung fabric accented with dark yellow belt. Our Female secondary sponsors will wear haltered, cocktail length yellow dresses in beaded Shantung fabric and accented with Shantung belt and bow. Our Flower girls will wear beaded Shantung gowns with yellow floweret details and Chiffon belt.

Trivias About Us...

Do You Know That...
-Both of us grew up with our grandparents.

-I was baptized the day he was born.

-His friend was actually the one who was courting me and he was just helping him.

-When we were in high school, I found out that their landline was actually my birthday and it was just a coincidence because he wasn’t even courting me yet.

- He was so shy that when we were classmates in third year, during Valentine’s day he borrowed my book just so he can insert the card that he wanted to give me.

-The number in their address is exactly our anniversary.

- On my 18th birthday, he wasn’t my last dance because we were still “illegal” back then and I don’t want my parents to suspect anything.

-Just to keep our communication in college, we had our parents buy us cellular phones (the analog ones way back then).

-When we were in college, I tried to surprise him by going to his school (Mapua) without his knowledge but we ended up fighting because he had a class. I decided to stage a walk-out and left for my school (DLSU) on my own. While traversing Lagusnilad, my necklace and wallet got snatched and I unfortunately need to swallow my pride and run back to him!

-We are the exact oppsites- He is the carefree typre of guy, I'm the super OC type of girl. He is shy, Im confident in everything I do. He loves Math, oh well I'd rather talk English the whole day than go insane over Math!

-We oroginally planned to get married at the early age of 23! Good thing we didn't pursue that plan! Gosh we were so young then...

I Found THE SHOES

I am so happy i finally found THE SHOES that Im looking for, cute and comfy! Itwas a steal! The original price was Php 1,999.00 but its on a mark down, I gotit for Php 699.00. Its from Charles & Keith (Bonifacio High Street Branch)...youcan take a look at how it looks like from our wedsite at Our Photo Albums link,under wedding accessories...hay kakatuwa! Glass pa ang heels nya! Kikay!

So Sad..

One of our ninangs died of cancer...so sad...

We will never replace her though, there will be someone who will proxy for her.

Some Pre-Nup Pics

We booked Mr. Ruel Villaluna of Blessing Photography. He has got a team of talented and professional photographers. Here's a peek at some our photos for our first pre-nup pics...

On Printed Matter

We were able to get the complete set of our invitations from Printed Matter.H2b picked up yesterday at Serendra on the way to work. I’m glad that they were able to apply the revisions I gave with our previous invites sample. We were able to get mock ups of the main invite, the ento card and the map card. We just need to do some spelling corrections and complete the names of our entourage. I am satisfied with the quality of my invites, actually they exceeded our expectation especially with the design since we chose to have our own concept kasi. They were actually the ones who texted me nga saying na ready na for pick up ang mga invites and when h2b went there, ready na nga talaga.

Siguro somebody must have told them of the negative feedbacks they’ve been getting kaya there’s seem to be some improvement on their service. Well, let’s hope everyone get’s to have the same experience as we did.

Our Bridal Entourage

Principal Sponsors
FEMALE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
Mrs. Ludivina O. Almosa
Former grade school adviser of the groom and close friend of the groom’s mom.

Mrs. Luz Q. Carrera
Aunt of the groom.

Mrs. Aniceta A. Ibañez
Principal of the school were the bride is working as a faculty member.

Mrs. Charie L. Magalang
Groom’s family friend.

+Mrs. Erlinda S. Palabrica
Godmother of the bride and former principal of the school were the bride & groom graduated high school from.

Mrs. Maureen Miano
Family friend of the bride's family.

Mrs. Helen Grace G. Reyes
High school teacher of the bride and groom and family friend of the bride.

Dra. Jean Tendencia
Family friend and family doctor of the bride .

MALE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
Mr. Rogelio David
Common family friend of both the bride & groom.

Engr. Diosdado T. Belleca
Uncle of the bride.

Atty. Edgardo S. Layno
Legal adviser of the bride’s family.

P/SSupt. Jonathan FG Miano
Family friend of the bride.

Mr. Ramon G. Quiambao
Uncle of the groom whom a lot of people say they have close resemblance.

Mr. Rodolfo G. Quiambao
Uncle of the groom

Mr. Romeo G. Quiambao
Uncle of the groom

Mr. Adelo M. Ruado
Family friend of the bride & groom. He was one of those people who literally saw the onset of their story.

Secondary Sponsors
Candle
Ms. Merlie B. Abarra - former level coordinator of the bride and best friend of the bride.
Mr. Constancio Gonzales - best friend and co- faculty of the bride.
Veil
Ms. Lisville May S. Natad -subject coordinator, former teacher and now a co-faculty and best friend of the bride.
Mr. Jeffrey Catubay - college friend of the groom.
Cord
Ms. Lynette Magdadaro - former grade six adviser of the groom and still a co-faculty of the bride.
Mr. Oliver Matthew Caja- soon to be husband of the bride’s favorite cousin.

Maids of Honor
Ms. Jennifer B. Camo- closest cousin of the bride
Ms. Elaine Meg Q. Magbag- only sister of the groom

Best Men
Mr. Lee Marvin B. Pasco -only brother of the bride. He was the first one to know about the proposal.
Mr. Emerson Q. Magbag- brother of the groom

Matron of Honor
Mrs. Erlinda Q. Austria-aunt of the groom

Bridesmaids
Ms. Jennelyn B. Camo – cousin of the bride
Ms. Ma. Vida P. Belleca- cousin of the bride whom she first confided to (11 years ago when they began as girlfriend-boyfriend)
Ms. Jaymie Anne S. Regiño- closest student (former) of the bride
Ms. Janine Mariel M. Ralloñza- closest student (former) of the bride

Groomsmen
Mr. Dio Marvic P. Belleca - cousin of the bride whom she looked and took care of when he was left to their care when both parents were working abroad.
Mr. Jeffrey V. Belleca - cousin of the bride.
Mr. Angelo P. Belleca - cousin of the bride whom she looked and took care of when he was left to their care when both parents were working abroad shares a lot of commonalities.

Coin Bearer
Joshua V. Belleca - godchild of the bride and the bride’s youngest cousin (mother side) yet, the smartest and the most frank of all. He once said that he’ll be saving up his clothes so he can give it to the bride and groom’s first born.

Ring Bearer
Kenree Krysler Q. Naguit - godchild and cousin of the groom.

Bible Bearer
Adrian David B. Abarra - son of the bride’s best friend.

Flower Girls
Chelsea B. Mendoza - daughter of the bride’s best friend.
Chelsea S. Montes - first girl godchild of the bride.
Diana Mae A. Pingul -cousin of the groom
Gwyneth J. Paredes- favorite little girl/company of the bride & the bride's number one fan.

Liturgical Entourage
Mass Celebrant
Rev. Fr. Sharkey J. Brown-former parish priest of the bride’s subdivision and a regular mass celebrant at the school were they both graduated high school from.
Mass Leader
Mrs. Perlita J. Mariño- former adviser of the groom.
First Reading
Mr. Robert P. Baguio - best friend of thebride and groom
Responsorial Psalm
Ms. Jennelyn Clarisse R. Jose
Prayers of the Faithful
Mr. Wildell Anthony Palermo-high school friend of the groom and bride and one of those who persistently supported the two.
Offertory
Bread/Wine
Ms. Marilou T. Belleca-youngest aunt of the bride.
Ms. Loida T. Belleca- loving aunt of the bride whom she’s forever grateful for having been her tutor when the bride was still in grade school.
Fruits
Mr. Anastacio Cruz- uncle of the groom (father side).
Mrs. Edna Cruz- aunt of the groom.
Flowers
Mr. Julius Miranda- common friend/ high school friend of the bride & groom.
Ms. Susan Dakila- family friend of the bride.
Candles
Mr. Manny Garcia- family friend and husband of the bride’s godmother.
Mrs. Lolita B. Camo- favorite aunt of the bride who incidentally shares the same birthday.
Gifts
Ms. Catherine Cruz- aunt of the groom.
Ms. Joy Cruz- cousin of the groom.