Gazebo Royale

Pictures from Ariel Javelosa's Website taken at Gazebo Royale...

Antonio's Tagaytay Setup

Antonio's Tagaytay

Canyon Woods & Calaruega Church Tagaytay Setup

These pictures are at Canyon Woods Tagaytay.








These shots are at Caleruega.

Pre-Nuptial Dress?

While browsing on the internet to get some ideas for our wedding, i have came across of this very nice kimono. I love the design!!! Hmmm I hope I can wear kimono (similar to that design) for our pre-nuptial shot. Oh yeaaaahhhhh

Our Wedding DIrectory

I will list down our possible wedding suppliers together with their contacts and rates. Still undecided which of them will help us to have our dream wedding. I hope you could help us out which one to choose or maybe you could recommend something/someone, we will gladly appreciate it :)

1. Church
   • Caleruega Chapel of Transfiguration of Jesus(near Tagaytay)
     • Caleruega's Website
     • Brgy. Caylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
     • (043)931-5186
     • 0916-718-5679
     • 0921-270-9890
     • Contact Melda C. Pimentel and Jackie B. Bermudez
     • Picture Gallery of Calaruega
   • Chapel on the Hill (near Tagaytay)
     • Don Bosco Retreat House, Batulao, Batangas
     • 743-5614 (Manila number)
     • 0916-250-3559 look for Lory
     • Picture Gallery of Church on the Hill
2. Venue & Reception
   • Josephine's Restaurant Tagaytay
     • Josephine's Website
     • kilometer 58, gen. emilio aguinaldo highway, tagaytay city
     • (046) 413-1801
     • Premiere Package B (good for 100 persons) = P 87,500
       
   • Antonio's Tagaytay
     • Joan (Manager) : 0922-830-0026
       
     • Reservations (Grace) : 0922-830-0021
     • Reservations (Grace) : 0917-899-2866
   • Coconut Palace
     • Roxas Boulevard, CCP
     • 832-0223
     • 831-1756
     • 832-1898
   • Patio Victoria
     • Patio Victoria's Website
       
     • 5435 Gen. Luna & Victoria Sts., Intramuros, Manila
     • 526-1953
     • 527-8006
     • 0917-795-6726
     • Rent for reception and wedding rites at the same garden P 18,000
       
3. Caterer
   • Hizon's Catering
     • Hizon's Website
     • 22 Renowned Lane Sanville Subdivision, Project 6, Quezon City
     • 928-3672
     • 925-0103
   • VS&F Catering
     • VS&F's Website
     • 150 Miladay Bldg. Jupiter St., Cor. Saturn St., Bel Air, Makati City
     • 899-2704
     • 890-8822
       
   • The Swan Catering
   • Swan's Website
4. Suit for Kenji
   • Pepsi Herrera
     • 78 Araullo St., Madaluyong City
     • 726-7521
   • Rajo Laurel
     • 6060 Palma St., Poblacion, Makati City
     • 895-6426
     • 890-5323
5. Shoes for Kenji
   
6. Wedding Gown
   • Veluz Wedding and Bridal Designs
     
     • Veluz Biz' Website
     • 0917-837-1079
     • 873-9184 - Las Pinas
       
     • 521-7510 - Malate
     • 928-5217 - Quezon CIty
       
   • Paul, Haute Couture
     • #72 Imus Boulevard (Nueno), Imus Cavite
     • (046)472-1647
     • 970-7081
     • 0917-972-2304
   • Tippi Ocampo
     • Tippi Ocampo's Website
     • 10 New York Street, Merville Park, Paranaque
     • 824-7342
     • 0917-817-0952
       
   • Rajo Laurel
     • 6060 Palma St., Poblacion, Makati City
     • 895-6426
     • 890-5323
   • Ready to Wed
     • 3rd Floor, Market Market, Fort Bonifacio, Global City
     • 889-5040 - Lucille Torres
7. My Shoes
   • Lala Gomez
     • Unit 1515 Rennaissance 2000 Meralco Avenue, Pasig City
     • 646-1550
     • 0917-528-3487
       
   • Solea
     • Level 2 Independent Lifestyle, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Makati.
     • 896-1697
     • 0917-873-0950
       
8. Wedding Rings
   • Kenji bought the wedding rings in Japan, I have no idea of the name of the store :p
9. Wedding Stores
   • Themes and Motifs
   • Themes and Motifs Website
   • 635-3267 -The Podium Branch - Lower Ground (Basement 1), The Podium, Ortigas Center
   • 410-0032
     
10. Invitation
    • Winnette
11. Photographer
    • Boquiren Photography
      • 4 Apollo III, Moonwalk Village, Las Pinas City
      • 801-8426
      • Jomel - 0916-271-9756 / 0917-856-3367
      • Gold Package Digital Photography (11 x 14 or 12 x 12) = P 49,000
        
    • Ariel Javelosa
      • Ariel Javelosa's Website
      • 537 - D, Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
      • 531-9132
      • 532-6329
      • 0919-408-9009
      • Digital Photography Package 11 x 14 = P 49,950
      • Video Package (3CCD Cam) = P 19,000
        
12. Videographer
    • Boquiren Photography
      
      • 4 Apollo III, Moonwalk Village, Las Pinas City
      • 801-8426
      • Jomel - 0916-271-9756 / 0917-856-3367
      • Video Package (3CCD Cam) = P 15,000
        
    • Jason Magbanua
      • Jason Magbanua's Website
      • 817-1989
      • 0920-960-2127
      • Video Package (3CCD Cam) = P 40,000
        
13. Wedding Cakes
    The Cake Artist - Judy Uson
    • Judy Uson's Website
    • 8 Olive Street, Dona Petrona Subdivision, Quezon City, Philippines
    • 430-8512
    • 0917-897-5839
      
14. Color & Themes
    • Red and Blue
    • Red and Gold
    • Pink and Blue
      
15. Songs
    • Ceremony
      • Prelude
      • Processional
      • Ceremony
      • Exchange of Vows
      • Contract Signing
      • Recessional
      • Pictorial
    • Reception
      • Overture
      • Couple's Entry
      • Dinner/Cocktails
      • Announcements
      • Toasts
      • Dedication
      • Cake-Cutting
      • Boquet Throw
      • Garter
      • Dancing
16. Florist
    • Interplay Creative
      • Interplay Creative's Website
      • 14 Aurora Drive St., Vergonville Subdivision, Las Pinas City
      • 871-7260
      • 0917-243-9572
        
      • Entourage Package A = P 9,000
        
17. Wedding Coordinator / Guide
    • Interplay Creative
      • Interplay Creative's Website
      • 14 Aurora Drive St., Vergonville Subdivision, Las Pinas City
      • 871-7260
      • 0917-243-9572
        
      • OTD Coordination Package = P 12,000
        
18. Makeup Artist
    • Xeng Zulueta
    • Eddie Bruan
      • 895-4485
      • 0918-508-3340
      • 0920-657-0545
19. Hairstylist
    • Eddie Bruan
      • 895-4485
      • 0918-508-3340
      • 0920-657-0545
20. Bridal Car / Transportation
21. Thank you cards
    

Josephine's Tagaytay Setup

Josephine 19, originally uploaded by ilde.

I got this pic from Ariel Javelosa's website... nice ba?

Josephine 1, originally uploaded by ilde.

I also got this from Ariel Javelosa's website... whachatink?

My Wedding Checklist

I need to make a checklist so that I wont get confused when Kenji comes back this September.

WEDDING CHECKLIST:


A. CIVIL WEDDING/MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

1. Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate.
2. Community Tax Certificate
3. ID picture of both applicants
4. Certificate of Family Planning and Marriage Counselling
   

B. CHURCH WEDDING:

1. Wedding Venue & Reception
2. Catering
3. Wedding Gown/Shoes
4. Barong/Shoes
5. Invitation
6. Photographer
7. Video Coverage
8. Musicians
9. Honeymoon Arrangements
10. Wedding Cakes
11. Color Theme
12. Entourage Design
13. Florist/Event Stylist
14. Secure Deposit with Suppliers
15. Bridal Registry
16. Thank you Cards
17. Wedding Rings
18. Marriage License
19. Make up Artist & Hairstylist
20. Bridal Car

C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS:

1. Rings
2. Bible
3. Candles and Holder / matches or lighters
   
4. Ring Pillows
5. Flower Girl Baskets
6. Guest Book and Pens
7. Veil
8. Cord
9. Arrhae
10. Unity Candles
    

D. THINGS TO DO

1. Decide on a wedding theme or color motif.
2. Draft a guest list.
3. Set a budget.
4. Select the wedding date and time.
   
5. Choose the:
   • venues / Kekkon Hiroen
   • rings
   • entourage
   • photographer
   • florist
   • gown designer
   • makeup artist
   • cake artist
   • hotel / accommodations
   • bridal car / transportation
   • coordinator
   • songs
   • giveaways / Hikidemono
6. Attend pre-wedding councelling.
7. Book the:
   • venue
   • caterer
   • photographer
   • florist
   • gown designer
   • makeup artist
   • cake artist
   • hotel
   • bridal car/transportation
8. Start designing and making the invitations.
   • entourage inserts
   • reception
   • RSVP
   • seating cards
9. Send out invitations.
   
10. Set schedule for food tasting.
    
11. Start preparing the giveaways.
    
12. Schedule pre-nuptial shoot and makeup trial.
13. Finalize bridal registry.
14. Prepare a reception program with the coordinator.
15. Prepare the bridal accessories
    • shoes
    • jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelet)
      
    • hosiery
    • lipstick
    • pressed powder
    • perfume
    • garter
      

TWO WEEKS BEFORE:

1. Pick up wedding trousseau.
2. Finalize guest list and seating plan.
3. Give final payments to suppliers.
4. Have the rehearsal and despedida de soltera.

THE WEEK BEFORE

1. Go to the salon.
   • have my nails polished
   • do something for my hair
2. Pack
   • bag for the wedding
   • emergency kit
   • bag for honeymoon
3. Relax!!!