The Ratings Are Here....

I now this one came too late but a lot of things happened after the wedding and I wasn’t able to finish this then. Our wedding (exacty a month ago) was a blast…it was everything that I dreamt of.
Again, I would like to thank the entire W@W community (Ms Benz and all my w@wie sisses!) without you … I won’t be able to organize my own wedding and enjoy the tons of freebies and perks that a w@wie can enjoy.
You’re a big help to Eds and me, I’ll give an 11. (1-10, 10 is the highest) if we are to rate you. Now, we present to you my long suppliers rating of our wedding last May 16, 2009.
Here’s the list of our wedding suppliers … all comments are based on our personal experience and opinions of guest, friends and family …we would like to thank them from the bottom of our heart.
Reception: Island Cove Hotel & Leisure Park
Peso Power: Php 71,000/100 pax
Php 520/head
Positive Notes:
 Spacious, air-conditioned room
 Excellent service
 Friendly and courteous staff
 Lobby is very spacious, ideal for pre-wedding photos.
 Has big ballrooms with cold air-conditioning system
 If you have last minute stuffs to buy, its accessible to SM Bacoor & Robinson’s Imus.
 Complimentary breakfast good for two
 near Parishes: St. Michael the Archangel, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Mary Magdalene (that’s why we had our preps here)
 Very generous in giving gift cheques!
Negative Notes:
 You can’t bring outside food inside the resort
 Food rates are quite expensive

Church: Parish of St. Michael the Archangel

Power Peso Php 3,000.00
Positive Notes:
 Church is spacious with its old, colonial appeal
 Not strict when it comes to gowns
 Parish priest is very accommodating
 Very generous in their set-up (with drapes pa yung amin!)
 Has new altar retablo (donated only last year by SM Tycoon Henry Sy)
 Intricate wood works at the altar
 Elegant interiors
 I love the close door effect for my bridal march..The guests were all in awe and were raving about it even after the wedding…ang ganda kasi ng wooden doors ng St. Michael!
Negative Notes
 Parish office secretary should work o her public relations skill

Couturier: Ms. Mia Barlaan
Positive Notes:
Peso Power: Bridal Gown Php 25,000.00
Entourage GownsPhp 35,000.00
Rating: 10
 Package includes arrhae, cord, veil, symbol holders, hairpiece, bag and shoes for the bride
 Answers to any queries at any time of the day
 If you get the whole entourage package, she’ll give you a great deal.
 She works on your budget and open to your ideas.
 She can adjust his design to your needs … and she gives suggestions…
 Her shop is accessible.
 Excellent craftsmanship
 Friendly and efficient staff.

THMUA (Pre-nups & Wedding)
Ms. Ludy Riva
Php 1,000.00 (Trial)
Power Peso: Php 7, 500.00 (Package)
Airbrush for the bride, groom and two mothers. (Php 5,000)
Maids of Honor
Rating: 10

Positive Notes:
 Super friendly (mala Tita at Nana ang dating)
 Di tipid sa gamit (uses Mac, Shisheido, Shu Uemura etc,)
 The most affordable airbrush package
 Punctual
 Very accommodating

Mang Rey Casedo
Peso Power: Php 28,000.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly
 Affordable rates
 Home Service
 Honest
 With free embroidered hankies for the bride & embroidered fans for the mothers.

Special Events by the Planner
OFFICE: Unit 55B Avenida Rizal Street, Pagasa Subdivision Molino, Bacoor Cavite
Beth: (0916)755-5454 and/or Love: (0917)505-5480
Email: specialeventsbytheplanner@yahoo.com
Ms. Lovella A. Daligdig of Special Events by the Planner
Power Peso: OTD Coordination: Php 12, 000.00 *free use of bubble machine*
Website: http://specialeventsplanner.multiply.com
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly
 Affordable rates
 Free use of bubble machine
 Free RSVP services
 Unlimited consultation

Blessings Photography
Weddings In the Sky SM Dasmarinas, Cavite
Contact Person: Mr. Ruel Villaluna
Website: http://www.blessingphotography.net
Peso Power: Php 32,500.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly and efficient crew
 Affordable rates
 Lots of upgrades available for early booking

Pure Gold Jewellers
Abu Dhabi Mall, UAE
WEDDING RING (from Abu Dhabi)
Sponsored by: Mama Cora Magbag
White Gold encrusted with 10 sparkling diamonds.
Website: http://www.puregold.com

Printed Matter
Glorietta, Makati
Contact Person: Ms. Phoebe Chua
Website: http://www.printedmatter.com.ph
Peso Power: Php 6,000.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly
 Affordable rates
 Creative designs
 Customizable invites

Beautiful Bonds

(for the bridesmaid's cellphone charms)
Contact Person: Ms. Pam Sulit
Website: http://beautifulbonds.multiply.com
Peso Power: Php 900.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Affordable rates
 Lots of designs and themes to choose from

Weddings At Work
Weddingsatwork.com is a website that is a gift sent from above. It is not only source of information, suppliers, etc. It is more of a blessing. In the W@W family i found my sisters. wink! ;) Thanks to Mr. John and Benz Rana for creating such a wonderful site! Heads up!
I'm not just a bride, I'm a W@Wie! =)
Contact Person: Mr. Benz Rana

Wedding Announcer
For our free online wedsite!
Website: http://www.weddingannouncer.com
Peso Power: Free
Rating: 5

Frupcakes
Website: http://frupcakes.multiply.com
Peso Power: Php 4,000.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Customizable fondant toppers
 Affordable rates
 Refundable deposit for the tower
 Lots of flavors to choose from

Mayra Solas Funhands
979 Tramo St. Las Pinas City
Contact Person: Ms. Myra Solis
Website: http://solafunhands.multiply.com
Peso Power: Php 25, 500.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly ( as in!)
 Affordable rates and customizable packages
 Lots of freebies
 Accomodating and prompt to answer inquries

Totally Mesmerized
Contact Person: Sheila/Dianne
Website: http://totallymesmerized.googlepages.com
Peso Power: Php 7,500.00
Rating: 10


Candles & Wraps
SHIV, Molino 6,
Bacoor, Cavite
For making ours uper fabulous unity candle set at super affordable rates.If you are looking for a stylist/florist, she might be new but her creations are always superb!
Contact Person: Ms. Margie Arbiz