Inspiration 101: Short Bridesmaid Dresses

I'm still on the lookout for bridesmaid dresses for my girlfriends. Basically, i've found short bridesmaid dresses more sophisticated and simple. One reason i suppose, my bridesmaid would wear short dresses is that they can use it again at anytime and anywhere they want to. But then again, i haven't come up with the final decision.. yet!

So far here are some short dresses i got on my list.

Have fun surfing!

Happy preps!

xoxo,

Inspiration: Pink Bridal Shoes

What gets me more excited with the wedding preps? It is choosing fashion my way. Such as choosing my own wedding gown, accessories, styles, and even bridal shoes. And speaking of a bridal shoes, i don't wanna go with the traditional white ones i want a platform pump( preferably peep toe) in PINK. I'm a sucker for high heels and wedges :) All because I'm petite that's why i love to wear something that will boost me some height especially when i'm with hubby. If only i could wear 10" stilleto on my wedding day (to make me look really tall) i would..haha Hmm..why not? lol

So far, here are some inpirations i got, for you to have an idea what my wedding shoes may probably look like. These shoes makes me drooool. Love to have 'em all..  haha

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How about you what will your bridal shoes look like? Do you prefer high heels (like mine), wedge, short heels or  flats? Whatever it may be, as long as you're comfortable with it, then go girl. That's all that matter.

Happy Preps!

Inspiration: Fairy tale Wedding Theme

Every women's dream is to be a princess and live happily ever after with her prince charming. Having a fairy tale theme for a wedding can truly be fun and enchanting. I have already have this theme in mind even before planning for my own wedding. Every girl deserves a chance to be a princess for a day.

The first thing to do to make your fairy tale wedding a success is to decide on a theme and work from there. You can incorporate all your fairy tale ideas with the wedding decorations, favors, invitations and a lot more. You can wear a ball gown wedding dress with tiara on to make you look like a real princess.

I personally like this Cinderella- inspired wedding dress by Alfred Angelo.

^ invitation

 ^ wedding cake

^ wedding favors

You can even have a cinderella-inspired carriage.. Cool.

To have a successful fairy tale wedding, enhance your true self and don't let the wedding theme reinforce. I got a lot of wedding themes in mind (yes including this one), now i don't know which one to settle. Well,. let's see.

So overall, i love fairy tales coz i do believe that fairy tales do come true!

Booked: Reception- Oceana Events Place

We've been to a wedding once at Oceana Events Place. And ever since, we liked it there. Hubby and I wanted and have decided on Oceana to hold our wedding reception. We just started with our wedding preps, specifically 18 mos. away to the big event itself. So basically, we need to book for our venue (church and reception) as early as now considered that we have picked a very nice date which probably would be an in demand wedding date. It is just so fortunate, that after inquiring to OEP, our "date" is still available. How lucky do we get! So after a brief discussion with hubby over the internet, we have settled for the reservation the very next day. This is it.

Meks (Meka Acoirez), OEP's account executive is very accommodating and really nice to talk to. We even had a real chitchat that we almost forgot signing in the reservation form :)

Oceana is indeed a very elegant and exquisite events place situated nearby One Esplanade and Mall of Asia. They offers a variety of  events packages to suit your special occasion. They are also the first restaurant-school of the country’s top culinary school, the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA), Manila.

This is the main reason why Malate Church came in mind, because it's accessible to Oceana. Well, not to mention that our chosen churches weren't available any longer. This church was a good choice anyway.

Its modern and streamlined interiors give everyone a perfect ambiance and great scenery of the bay. The events place captures life's celebration at it's finest. Which will surely leave an admirable impression to their every guests. 

What i most admire about this place is the modern and elegant set up. I love the bubble chandeliers.

Rolled into one. Oceana is a restaurant, a culinary school and an events place. That's just great!

So there. Officially, we've closed the deal with Oceana as our reception venue. Yay!

 We got their wedding package which is good for 150 pax.

INCLUSIVE OF THE FOLLOWING 

Use of Venue for 4 hours 

One Day Event Management Services 

Four Layer Fondant Cake 

One round of Iced Tea or Soft drinks 

Standard Individual Table Centerpieces 

Personalized Menu Card 

Couple’s Table Arrangement 

Presidential Table Arrangement with Personalized Place Cards 

Table Set up with Overlays and hampton Chairs 

Guest Book and Signature Frame 

One bottle champagne for Toasting 

Basic sound system 

Waived corkage for 5 regular sized wine bottles 

Gift for couple

 Good deal ain't it?

Thank God for this productive day.  We're so happy. This is really it. Moving on with the preps :)

Church Wedding Requirements

NOTE: Other Churches/Parishes may require some other documents and/or seminars not specified below. To be sure, inquire at the parish office of the church you wish to be married in.

1. Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates: These relates to both the bride’s and the groom’s. These must be new copies and must have an annotation: “FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES ONLY” and must have been secured not more than three (3) months before the date of marriage.
FOR MIXED MARRIAGE (different religions or Disparitas Cultas): a dispensation must be secured from the Archdiocesan Chancery Office at the Arzobispado de Manila, 121 Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila (near Manila Cathedral). The forms will be provided at the Parish Office which will be released after the canonical interview with the Parish Priest or his assistant. These have to be submitted one week before the wedding.

2. Marriage License: This can be secured from the city or municipality hall where either the bride or the groom currently resides.

For those who are civilly married, a certified true photocopy of the Marriage Contract with the registry number of the city or town where the marriage was performed must be submitted one week before the wedding date.

3. Canonical Interview: This interview with the bride and the groom will be done one month before the wedding date and will be conducted by the parish priest or his assistant. The schedule of the interview will be given upon the signing of the application form. Failure to report on the interview date or failure to notify the office of any change in the schedule will mean cancellation of the application and reservation of the church for the upcoming wedding.

4. Pre-Marriage Seminar: Both the bride and the groom have to attend this. The schedule for the seminar will be given during the canonical interview or you may inquire at the parish office. Some churches may allow attendance in other pre-wedding seminars such as the Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) or Discovery Weekend (DW) as a suitable substitute (if you have already attended either one of these, inquire at the parish office if they recognize either CEE or DW in lieu of their Pre-Marriage Seminar.)

5. Permission from bride’s parish: a permit from the parish of the bride-to-be must be secured and presented to the parish office of the couple’s chosen ceremony venue. The form will be provided by the parish office of your chosen church.

6. Marriage Banns: These will be provided during the canonical interview and have to be immediately brought to the respective parishes of the bride and the groom for posting. These have to be returned to the office after three Sundays. (Note: the respective parishes may ask some requirements for the posting of the banns [i.e. a ID picture from the bride and the groom])

7. List of names and addresses of principal sponsors (Ninongs & Ninangs): This has to be submitted to the parish office one week before the wedding date. Church policy requires at least a pair of sponsors and, ideally, a maximum of six sponsors.

Additional Requirements for Specific Cases

For widows or widowers: A copy of the death certificate of the former spouse must be presented to the parish office.

For Renewal of Vows: remember to bring a copy of the Catholic Marriage Contract.

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Booked: Our Lady of Remedies Parish

We finally made our first move with our wedding preps. And talking about first things first, we're now booked for our Church venue. We'll soon be walking down the aisle of Our Lady of Remedies Parish in Malate, Manila.

Malate Church (Our Lady of Remedies Parish)

 ^ Church's interior

 ^ Altar

        ^ the upper level can be a P/V spot to take the overhead shot 

of the bride while walking down the aisle

If you have noticed, Malate church is not included in our choices of church venue. However, due to unfortunate circumstances our 'date' is no longer available on those churches that are on our list. Given that it's not a typical date (as a matter of fact) it's indeed phenomenal, that's why even if it's still a year and a half (almost) away

I inquired with this churches with our preferred wedding date:

Santuario de San Antonio- Fully booked

Shrine of St. Therese (across Naia terminal 3)- No more slots for afternoon. Available: 9AM and 10AM

Shrine of Jesus (Moa)- No more slots for afternoon. Available: 10:30AM

Obviously, we didn't get the slot for morning ceremony. For the mere reason that we want it in the afternoon in order to catch sunset. (for great photo ops of course. Spell: photo addict.. hehe) Plus, we want to be more prepared before the ceremony. Less cramming, less stress. Bride-chilla.

So why Malate church?

We've been eyeing Oceana Events Place for our reception. So we opted for a church (may not probably be nearby) but at least nearer to it. Thank God, our preferred date and time are still available at Malate Church. Good thing also, they accept pencil booking. The next day, i promptly made a reservation. I paid 50% of the full cost. Will pay for the balance upon submission of the church requirements (3mos before the wedding day)

One down. Church venue: Confirmed!

So  there, this is gonna be it. We can now move on to the next prep level.

Our Big day will surely eventuate. We're so happy. Thanks God :)

Inspiration 101: Bridesmaid Dresses

Since hubby is away (read: long distance relationship or LDR), we're discussing some little details about our wedding over the internet. So whatever plans i've come up, i'm posting it here so he can see what i'm talking about.

Here's what i really have in mind for our bridesmaid dresses. Sort of like this or probably very similar to this. Still have to coordinate with the final colors. Isn't it gorgeous? We're planning of having 6 bridesmaids by the way.

Or maybe this one... simple yet elegant..

Wedding Motif: Pink+Aqua

I've found the perfect palette! Yooohoo! After weeks of contemplating, i've decided for the perfect ones. This two colors will be our main motif.  An eye-popping combo.Vibrant, pretty and simply gorgeous. My all-time fave color Pink because it brings out the girly side of me. It has an instant connection to the idea of romance, beauty and all things pretty! It's the universal color of love.  

Aqua, for an ocean-inspired blue since hubby is a seafarer. (You see, there's a connection right there)

Fun. Elegant. Perfection! :)

Happy preps!