blacktie project

photographer again... http://www.blacktieproject.com/rates.html

ok pics, but no pictures of the actual albums, concerned concerned...

anyway, checked out videos of phoeben and bob nicolas. kasi nakatabi ko si bob nicolas sa w@w xmas party. grabe, nakakaiyak his videos. kaya lang 75,000.00 pesos my gulay. si phoeben ok na din yung package 40k lang pala. pero pwede na, parang mas gusto ko pa din yung sa wang videography. feeling ko kasi mapapababa pa yung package if sa bridal fair eh. we'll see we'll see...

speaking of bob nicolas, saw a video of dan mendiola, pwede na din 40k with onsite. mas mahal than daniel lei pero pwede na din...

add another 10k and you can have a garry garza video. what i liked about it was the aerial shot from a helicopter! tapos they shot it pa at i.cove. cool. :)

rings

rings rings

really thinking of getting one na early next year. para we can get it out of the way na. medyo pricey din kasi. thanks again to w@w for this info!

hi sis!

their address is in BMG Baliuag, Bulacan here's his number 09278702402, name is Mr. Joel Villaroman. although wala silang display na mga gold jewelry kasi by order yan sila, mga silver yung nakadisplay lang nila..pero ok talga, worth every penny, hindi kasi manipis ginawa samin unlike sa iba na ganun yung price range, makapal siya and maayos pagkakagawa.

Ryan&Thessa
Dec.19, 2009
Paco Park/ Ibarra's

photographer and designer na naman?

another link: joey's project really nice shots
more designers kaya lang sa tutuban yung isa bridesdream
marvin really liked talking to the guy from treasured moments but i really love edu cortez, seeing the photos up close rocks!

bridesmaids dresses

possible colors for bridesmaids dresses? electric blue, fuchsia, lemon yellow o aqua, lemonade and baby pink?

dress idea! for the bride

i like the sleeves and back detail of this one... pwedeng pang transformers ala cecilio abad!

from sincerity bridal, if the outer skirt would come in this....

if this will only come in white...

by ysa makino

http://weddings.theknot.com/Dresses/54078/detailview.aspx?id=54078&type=31&Dresses+Gown+Silhouette=Ball+Gown&pageindex=10&psize=15&TM=31&Dresses+Gown+Type=Wedding+Gowns

also rosaclara.es super romantic ball gown dresses!

i like the detail at the top...

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49995489&currentIdx=28&subCategory=-49999486|-49998998|-49995489&catentryId=6110489&sort=

like the skirt on this one...
http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49995489&currentIdx=36&subCategory=-49999486|-49998998|-49995489&catentryId=6096810&sort=

candy themed wedding! I love blue, red and pink! Winner!

photographer

(photo from flickerhappy.com)
Another major supplier, possibly the next major after church and reception. But I don't want to spend a lot of money on it pero I still want quality shots. Nothing rehearsed. No shower of petals in the air, no hug mommy etc... So here are a few ideas...

imagination (junior photog) and tie up with wang videography (i love wang videos!)
redsheep (baka second team din crappy video nga lang)
flickerhappy (great invite designs too! pero no sample of video no album layout sample din)
focal point (multiply contact, great album layouts)
edu cortez (multiply contact)

here's the quotation he sent me:

extremedetails wrote on Nov 8

Hi, here's our rate for photo only.

Photo only-----------------------P 40,000

2 Wedding Photojournalist (Edu Cortez as main Photographer)
Unlimited Digital shots in DVD (high resolution JPEG file)
40 Pages 8x10in. Album (Magazine type layout)
2- 5R parents album(Replica of the main album))

Free: Pre-Nuptial Pictorial,
Thank you cards,
5pcs frame Photo exhibit at the reception
(Complete with easel stand and lights)

daniel lei (danielleistudio) pwede na yung video tapos may onsite edit na! ganda din ng shots. pati pre-nup may video pa! tapos may discount kapag w@wie ka! :)

raymond fortun (shushal!)

more from perfect palate

{Blue. Hot Pink, Apple Green, Champagne & Gold}

When I got Brenda's request to design something that had the theme of a Midsummer Night's Dream...I was seriously excited to get to work. Shades of pink, greens, blues, golds & even champagne were used in my design for Brenda. This design is definitely all about fantasy & whimsy. For favors guests go home with beautiful dream catchers as guest favors and when the reception is coming to a close... 100s of exotic butterflies are released.

more inspiration boards! From theperfectpalette.blogspot.com!

{Navy Blue, Light Pink & Silver}

In this design, the bride to be told me she was planning a wedding that was navy blue, pink, silver and ivory. Soft and pretty, pink is the perfect compliment to the masculine & preppy navy blue. In this design, I chose pink peonies for the bouquets and decided to create simple centerpieces using pale pink roses in shallow square vases. To add some interest, I also incorporated some floating candle centerpieces which really gave the space that extra something. Tables were dressed in blue table cloths with white polka dots. Accessories like bracelets, necklaces and high heels were kept classy in silver and the bride wore a vintage lace gown that kept heads turning all night. For the bridal party, I chose pale pink dresses for the ladies that had beautiful lines and were flattering for any shape. The men wore navy blue dinner jackets with khakis and a navy blue pinstriped neck tie. The ceremony took place in a little white chapel in the town where the bride grew up. Guests took home jars of pink jelly beans and a personalized thank you from the bride and groom.

{Bubble gum pink & Light Blue}

Pink and blue are colors that you may not expect to see with one another. Especially in a wedding. But I think that when incorporated into a summer wedding with the theme of a beach boardwalk, the combination really fits. Fun & quirky...pink & blue is definitely a palette that works best in fun patterns. Michelle, a bride-to-be from Santa Cruz, recently wrote to me and told me all about the summer wedding she was planning. With a theme of beach boardwalk + an overall goal of communicating a fun & laid back vibe.. Michelle had only one request- That her bridesmaids wear a light shade of blue. In my design, ladies wore tea length blue gowns that were accented with a blue sash. Pink heels gave the attire a fun pop of color while bouquets and centerpieces were designed with the same shade. The wedding took place out on the beach with a backdrop of carnival rides. For additional fun, in lieu of a candy buffet, guests were treated to specialty popcorn buffet. And in lieu of a wedding cake, guests dined on tasty cupcakes. This proved to be the perfect combination of salty & sweet. As the wedding came to an end....the couple drove away at sunset in a convertible with the top down.


beachy!
{Slate Blue, Light Blue, Light Green & Light Pink}

Laura Hooper of Laura Hooper Calligraphy is definitely someone in the wedding industry that I admire. Her calligraphy is truly impressive and her designs are something to be celebrated. From invitations to placecards, to menu & maps.... Laura Hooper's calligraphy adds both a touch of elegance & a touch of personality to every wedding that incorporates her work. As a bride-to-be myself...I just love all of the fun & beautiful items she has on her site. If only I had her incredible gift! Have you seen how many styles she can do calligraphy in? It's simply amazing! I created this design with Laura Hooper's Firenz collection in mind as well as the incredible personalized totes she specializes in. With a palette of blues, greens & pinks... This wedding came to life. In my design, ladies wore slate blue dress & carried bouquets of hydrangea. I imagined this destination wedding to take somewhere seaside. Some of my favorite details include Laura Hooper's charming sand dollar placecards & the fun map design that was incorporated throughout their celebration. As a thank you, each guest received a beach tote that would remind them of their weekend.
Aqua and Red (another palette that's coming up my list of favorites!) but i like candy apple red and cotton candy blue better from snippet and ink. mas masaya. :)

When Lauryn & Randy wrote to me about the red and aqua palette they were planning on using for their wedding, I was very excited to get work. Admittedly, my favorite color is red and coming in at second is aqua. Because of this, I too considered this color scheme early on. Because of the season, and location of my wedding however, I opted to do something different. Now that I've revisited this scheme, Ive fallen in love with it all over again. Alas, I will have to live vicariously through Lauryn & Randy. Lauryn explained to me that they wanted to go for sort of a retro vibe, and something that incorporated some sweet southern charm. In my design, I Incorporated sassy aqua dressed and red hot heels. Soft aqua invites with a toile pattern were sent to guests which greatly contrasted the bold red font seen on the actual wedding day on things like table numbers, & escort cards. Fun little red lanterns were displayed on tables which added some personality to the reception, and centerpieces were designed with red roses and carnations. Place cards were clipped on clothing lines which added some down home charm to the space and homemade touches were appreciated by guests -like homemade menu cards tucked into napkins. Guests went home with pouches of red and aqua jelly beans and jars of homemade preserves.



Hot pink and aqua

This lovely little palette is packed full of punch! When hot pink meets turquoise it's nothing less than an explosion of color. Suzy told me she was planning a morning wedding with a brunch to follow in April. She said she wanted it to be fun and springy yet romantic, classy, and elegant with pearls and lace galore. In my design, I gave her bridesmaids beautiful deep raspberry dresses, and had each lady wear a delicate strands of pearls. Centerpieces were a mix of beautiful spring blooms and looked romantic when placed on top of lacey table cloths. Beautiful aqua damask was incorporated into the invitations which set the tone for a very pretty palette. Aqua colored specialty china was purchased for the event -which really gave the reception a charming and special feeling.

songs...

affected kay alich earlier, she already booked her band (sentimental groove). Saw their sample song list (ang dami! so overwhelming!)

so started to think of a few songs:

the promise (I promise you I'll never say good bye) kaya lang medyo gasgas na

beginning today (by Agot Isidro) nice message check out this version.
here's another version but with piano accompaniment. pwede din!

for the entourage came across this arranged version of love story and viva la vida arranged by jon schmidt. Downloadable version is at www.jonschmidt.com (winner! kaya lang san naman makakakuha ng cellist at piano player na ganun di ba?) and I don't really like the lyrics of viva la vida, parang masyadong madaming revolution and spiritual references

gemini by spongecola (i like how grand it is) maybe for first dance?

forever by chris brown (acoustic version) also for the first dance or entrance (if we want something a little more upbeat)

i've got a feeling by BEP for the entrance of the entourage sa reception (for sure!)

but knowing marvin we will probably go a little contemporary like "because of you" since that is our song. so i'm sure he will find a way to incorporate that song into the wedding somehow.

style me pretty

bagong kakaadikan na naman. check it out! www.stylemepretty.com

view complete post here http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/04/07/april-color-story-from-eclatante-event-design/

designer?

considering some designers already...

dore (you know where this is)
amonn velasco (multiply friend)
sheaths couture (http://sheathscoutu re.multiply. com/)

Hi sis! Recommend ko lang yung designer ko. Si Boy Kastner Santos of Sheaths Couture. Their main offices are in cavite and las pinas but willing sya to meet my ento in QC for the measurement-taking, etc. Very easy sya kausap so why not give it a try. Magaling sya and super bait. He'll be making all my ento gowns...very affordable as compared to other designers of the same caliber. His cp no. is 0928-283-4399. Just tell him I referred you :-) Happy preps and God bless! Rosalie&Ricky 17.02.2000/Phil.Embassy in Riyadh 13.04.2010/Oasis Manila

suppliers suppliers

Thinking of a few suppliers already... here are a few in mind...

http://myfocalpoint.multiply.com/ - great layouts of the albums and pretty reasonable prices too!

wang videography - classy and pang-forever yung editing!

http://amonnvelasco.multiply.com/ - great feedback sa w@w tapos easy to talk to pa! plus sa makati lang siya! winner!

up for bid

Thinking of bidding on some items at the weddings at work (W@W) christmas thingy... here's the link.

dress idea! cocomyles.com

Checking out always a blogsmaid and came up this article. Loving the concept of mix and match celebrity inspired dresses and they have a great variety of styles! Already considering not having any beadworks on the gowns so they can be as timeless as possible...

another set of inspiration boards

Cleared the rest of snippet and ink archives of inspiration boards and this is what I got! :D

Above, rock star themed wedding hot pink, blue, white a lot of bling! I love how lavish the group pic is at the bottom...

After looking at several boards, red and aqua or turquoise keeps calling out to me. I love how vibrant the two colors are together, if i haven't seen it for myself, I would never think of putting these two colors together. Another fun vegas board. :)
Alice in wonderland inspired boards! Love the invites and how the random colors just add up together. :D

Frida wedding, mexican fiesta. I really like the invite pero parang it's a little too bright no?

Moroccan wedding with pink, orange, gold and aqua... I really like this but I'm not too sold on orange and gold. I've always been partial to silver...

Fairytale inspired board. Nothing over the top, just breezy and ethereal...


still blue and pink, this time in navy and deep pink. as snippet and ink says, it's preppy miami, navy, pink and white and mood is vibrant and preppy. Is preppy a word that I would like to associate with myself? Parang no... but this palate would call for a more formal even than what i was hoping for...

pinwheels!

I think this c0lor palette is a little too summery for me but i really love the effect of having pinwheels is really nice... a little more original than balloons, butterflies or bubbles.

vintage dresses

Loving the tulle and the vintage feel of these dresses! :D Idea idea... love the detail too at the neckline... but thinking of having some beads attached to the inner tube. Winner vintage dresses too at whirlingturban.com thanks again to snippet and ink for the inspiration!

baby you can drive my car

consider this for rental of cars etc...
Hi mga sis!

Gusto ko lang ishare ung bridal car supplier that we've come across with. Their name is fly to manila. We got their white Ford Everest as our bridal car. Package ung kinuha namin so the cost is P3,750 all in (inclusive of gas, flowers, toll, driver, etc). And good thing is the car is good for 8 hours! Diba super affordable? We visited them last Saturday sa Las Pinas & the cars are all in very good condition. They also have other cars to choose from like black BMW (pero i think plan nilang kulayan to white), black fortuner, white toyota vios as well as a van for the entourage.

Also, kung hindi package ung kukunin nio, they will rent it to you for 1,950 (good for 8 hours din). Pero you will shoulder the gas, toll fee & parking. Pero I think sulit na din kasi good for 8 hours naman. Kaya un, we will also rent their fortuner for groom's car tsaka another 15-seater van for the entourage.

Un lang, natutuwa ako kasi super nakamura kami. :) To those interested, kindly email them at flytomanila@ yahoo.com. Sabihin nio nirecommend ko kayo. :)

Hth!

Raffy & Mercy
Dec 18, 2009
Twin Hearts / Capitol Greenstreet

Really cool DIYs

Just wanted to share this wedsite from one of the w@wies. I am super impressed with their DIY invites monograms etc. Galing! Sana I can do that too. I really like their theme too. Kaya lang baka di pumayag si marvin if ganito. Maybe we can modify colors?

ivy ni paolo
ssc/rmh
http://countdown2fo rever.weddingann ouncer.com

more colors

Another miami inspired board. I think the black shows a little more oomph in this board. Mood is sassy bold miami fun! A lot better than lazy right?


As if one color is enough! Still more from snippet and ink. Mood is playful and bright colors are aqua lemon, orange and fuchsia with espresso. I'm not partial to brown though may be change it to black? But I really like the huge ribbon on the bouquet and the yellow shoes, I think that will serve as a great contrast against the white wedding gown, better than having a belt for the waist. Loving also the concept of having the entourage wear different colored cardigans. Already had this idea a few years back of having the entourage wear major ball gowns and RTW tops like a crisp button down shirt or a cardigan that they can use again.









I think marigold and fuchsia would be something that's too flamboyant for me and not having any boy colors anywhere would really shock my howe. But I'm loving the contrast and check out the pink petticoat underneath the gown, how is that for contrast?

miami anyone?

Another inspiration board from snippet and ink! This is something that I am seriously considering unless my howe decides it's a little too girly for him. Bubble gum pink and aqua blue. At least may blue di ba? :) Mood is supposed to be lazy and breezy. Will think of other colors pa. I want something not this relaxed... a third complementing color perhaps?

pink kung pink

now i wouldn't mind having this as my theme. :)

pink gingham perfect for a garden wedding and rock and roll pink punk chic. still from snippet and ink.

another inspiration board

Still from snippet and ink... I really like how vibrant and colorful this motif is. Inspired by vintage carnivals. Love the blue and yellow, now if i can only change the orange to pink...

snippet and ink

Discovered snippet and ink from a bride to be who posted inspiration boards for a friend who wanted to have a black and white themed wedding. I'm not one to get all moody in black and white ( a little pop of color, shimmer or shine always works for me! ) but I checked out the blog and discovered a lot of ideas for motifs and themes for weddings! Here are a few that I really like, while also considering my hubby to be's preference for a boy color, BLUE! :D

From top left: Vegas themed wedding (poker nights anyone?), cotton candy blue and candy apple red, whimsical wizard of oz themed wedding. Take note two boards have kick ass sparkly shoes! :)

Check out snippet and ink here!

I've got a feeling

I've got a feeling that this is the start of something good...

I'm currently obsessed with finding great and interesting things and i hope to post all my great finds here... so i can always find them when i want to. :)