Adventure to Forever: September 2014

Monday, 29 September 2014

Supplier Review Part 2: Strings + Event Styling & Florist

SUPPLIER REVIEW PART 2 - cont.

Rating below means value for money - quality and service.

3. Strings - LIBANTE STRINGS (4.5 STARS)

As I asked around the guest after the wedding, they did say that they were impressed with the "Donna" the lady vocalist of the group. She sang "Love on Top" very well that she received an applause from our guests. Actually, the set list we have should be more on saxophone, specifically no vocals. Vocals will only be present during cocktails. The saxophone playing was good but we were not moved by it hence I'm living the 0.5 stars for improvement purposes.

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4. Ceremony Styling & Flowers - ANGEL OF HEARTS (3.5 STARS)

For the ceremony styling, I just wanted it to be simple, clean and beautiful. Below are the pegs vs. actual pictures of the styling. For the stage, I think it lacks the height not proportion to the hall. As for the aisle stand, it lacks volume. They are known for styling the Century Hotel very well. Perhaps Christian wedding and Blue Leaf is out of their comfort zone hence the risk I took for them did not somehow pay off. Good thing I ordered the garden chairs and customized aisle runner.

Actual Design

Aisle sides peg

Stage Peg

As for the bridal bouquet, I am not very much impressed with the color maybe because I don't like yellow that much. I was hoping its either white/green with large accents or the pink, violet shade of bouquet and contains peonies at least. Option 1 might not be the one chosen maybe because the colors are not in season.

Actual Bridal Bouquet

Bouquet Pegs - Left is Option 2; Right is Option 1

ANGEL OF HEARTS

1282 Dos Castillas St. cor Laon Laan St., Sampaloc Metro Manila

angelofhearts_13@yahoo.com

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Sunday, 14 September 2014

Supplier Review Part 1: Photobooth + Lights & Sounds + Hosts

Overall I am very happy and pleased with all our supplier who has been part of our very special day. There might be items that I was not expecting / have changed but should be tolerable. I don't think I did have a major stress with them except for our hotel reservations with Solaire Hotel and Casino.

SUPPLIER REVIEW PART 1
Rating below means value for money - quality and service.

1. Photobooth - BARELYTOAST (5 STARS)

Not your ordinary photobooth! They create a feeling of being in a professional photoshoot. The print out photo is matte finish and the paper is somewhat thicker than the usual other photobooth.

Taguig City; 09178900509

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See sample photo below.

2. Lights & Sounds - JS MINA SOUND SYSTEM (5 STARS)

I am an organizer and guest myself. Hence, when I met with JS Mina right from the start I told him that I don't like the mic error sound, it irritates me, alot!. On the actual day, I wasn't able to here it! The lights were also amazing and there was smoke machine during entrance till dancing. They can work well together with the host and the strings as I did not here any missed songs requested... So kudos for them as they did there job pretty well.

Bulihan, Silang, Cavite; 09063636255, 09235133866, 09204603003

jsminasoundsandlights@gmail.com

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3. Hosting - DARLENE TAN SALAZAR & RANDY SEE (5 STARS)

I personally did not met Darlene till the day of the wedding. As I wanted a personal touch to the program I booked Randy's time. Randy and Darlene worked well together that day even though they did not meet personally. We only conversed via phone calls and emails. We were able to finalize the program with back up plans. Together, they executed such great hosting skills that you wouldn't notice that they just have met that day :)

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Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Bridal Gown: COCA COUTURE

I just knew back then that I don't want it to be tube type. I want that back details, light and flowy dress! Thats it! I actually did not know what kind of design I want for my wedding dress till I met Andrea. Coca Couture was introduced to me by my make up artist, Toni. She mentioned this to me during our trial make up session.

I did able to see the dresses made by Coca, the gowns were stunning! And that shape, she makes most body type look sexy in a way. I see a lot of evening gowns but few wedding gowns. But that few ones made me believe she knows a lot about it. The transaction was an easy deal, so you know its meant for you.

Below was the sketch design we have agreed upon.

Then, comes the actual one! We only did 1 measurement and 2 fittings! Thats it! (photo grabbed from Coca Couture)

Royal Mansion Cityland Wack-Wack,Wack-Wack Rd Mandaluyong City.

Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm

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Groom & Ento Couturier: AMONN VELASCO

My cousin told me to check out Amonn Velasco. I researched him and got a lot of good feedback. I scheduled a meeting with him and he gave me a very good package. Wedding gown was 35k, groom suit at 10k, groomsmen & fathers Suit at 6k ea, bearers & flower girls at 2.5k ea and entourage long gown dress at 3K ea. Then I saw some of his works and it was sulit considering the price! Plus, we got to choose our peg designs that fits comfortably and perfectly for each of my lady entourage. Thus, I already booked for all of our entourage except for the wedding gown as I wanted to keep my options open at that moment.

Amonn is very friendly and accommodating. He has a very busy schedule as well -- serves local to international clients. Sometimes I asked him if he even rest!. One downside though is that he is very manual that sometimes if I do not check with him the dresses and measurements will be lost.

Below are some pictures and inspiration I got over the web