Good to be back... Updates...

Feels so good to be back... To make a long story short, I was so busy with work for 3 straight months. Now, I'm back & ready once again to start the wedding preps. Bheiby & I had accomplished quite a lot within the past 2 weeks. For 2 straight Saturdays, we spent time with preparations and booking certain suppliers. Here goes the list: 1. Father Blanco's Garden : Location, location, location... That's what it's all about. It may be an intimate affair with closest friends and relatives, or a grand affair for 400, I've had in mind that the site sets the tone for our event. When we made reservations last March 12, 2005 for the church ceremony, we decided to take a look at the place. I really want a garden reception. It will be romantic and intimate at the same time. After that visit, Louie & I knew right at once that we found a place. That was it! So, on Aug. 27, we were there again not for a visit anymore but this time to make a deposit to reserve the date itself. Againt, it's as if we were in a different world. It always gives me goosebumps when I see the ruins. And, as so many has mentioned, the venue will be perfect in every aspect - decor, ambience, view, and lighting. Great design and backdrop can do wonders. We just know it will... 2. Makati Skyline : The venue we chose only has Skyline as their accredited caterer. Good to know that Skuline serves quality food. Many caterers say that most of their businees comes from word of mouth. We haven't heard neither read anyhting negative about them. Made reservations as well on that same day. Will be back before the year ends to make a 70% downpayment and to select the menu. 3. Rene Gaviola Alternative Photography : This guy is amazing! Great work! Wonderful personality! He was so accomodating, as in ACCOMODATING! Imagine us going to his place (house!) to make the deposit???!!! I can vividly remember when he said "Whoa, my very first client to visit me here!" Kakahiya man but we just made wise use of our time since we were in Pasig then to visit a friend. Actually, I gave him a call before going there, and that call was for an immediate appointment with him. We were just so lucky that he was still home at that time. For Louie & I, a great photographer should be a professional storyteller who will create the ultimate souvenir of our wedding - the album. Rene showed us his actual work and I was speechless. There's a story behind every picture that we saw. Photojournalism ( unscripted shots), dramatic, artistic, traditional... 4. Impromptu : A wedding planner or coordinator can do a lot to ease the pressure of organizing the event. May it be Full Coordination, Half-way or just On-the-Day, they will realy play an important role in planning your wedding. Louie & I met Lai and Gladys on Sept. 3 at the Wedding Expo. Had so much fun with them, even had lunch with them. After all the introduction and explanation of their services, we made the deposit na. So excited to meet them again and do consultation, etc. They provide excellent rates too! Thanks to W@W! I really am thankful for being a W@wie! Our wedding is still more that a year away. Being the OC that I am when it comes to events like this, it's never too early to make arragements. So far, this is all that we have accomplished. Tiring but fun. We know that all the hardwork will pay off in the end... Sept. 3, 2005 : Our very 1st visit to a Bridal Fair. We were so excited plus the fact that we will be claiming our W@W tags ( and T-shirt). Also made a mental note that come September 2005, we will begin to scout for possible suppliers and make arrangements for the wedding. How we loved the W@W tags!!! We didn't realize that the tags were still hanging out of our bags until we got home. Special indeed! I was so ready to attend the fair even though Louie and I lacked sleep. I brought my big red bag which is similar to a bayong to fit everything that I had to bring. My mags, pens, clearbook filled with wedding chuvas, contracts, calculator, notebook, and the money of course. What made it more special is because my Bheiby was with me that time. Though he lacked sleep, I didn't see nor hear him complain. Now I remember! We both complained because of the a/c that wasnt enough for all the people who attended the fair. I loved the fact that he was also busy looking at the booths in the fair. Most of the time kasi he would just leave it all up to me. But this time, he was so hands-on na din with the preps. That's what makes it special. I really am so happy and thankful that he was there with me. Love you, Bheiby!!!