Long Overdue Post: Mock-up Invitation

I mentioned last July 6 that Stan will be getting our mock up invitation that afternoon but I haven't posted any pics yet. So here's a glimpse of our lovely invitation

Paperflair by Adworks did a good job. We so love our invitation.

Pence

Thanks to my friend Alma for the Ten and Twenty Pence. My Six Pence will arrive around next month courtesy of Stan's Aunt and one of our Principal Sponsor, Ninang Jean.

Now my something something tradition is complete :-)

Love love love Paperflair by Adworks

Okey, it is too early for me to post this rating but I can't help it. :-)

Our wedding invitation is one of Stan's non-negotiable. He wanted something that would reflect our wedding theme and our caricature with it. I know from the start that he is only referring to one supplier - Adworks Graphics. They are way over (150% over) our budget and I am worried about the negative feedback from fellow W@Wies about them. But I know Stan really wanted to get them so I gladly obliged to my fiance's request.

We booked Paperflair by Adworks last March 13 at the Themes and Motif Expo (PICC Forum). We visited their Ortigas office last June 4 to finalize the requirements - motif, theme, font, wordings and wedding details. They informed us about the 2 weeks lead time for the layout. It was okey for us since June seems to be too early for us to have our invitations printed. I was surprised when I received their layout the following day. I replied with an instruction for the revisions to be made. The next day, I received the revised layout. We have a total of 6 revisions (sorry, maarte talaga! haha)  but they we're able to send the revised layout the following day after I emailed them the revision instructions.Tomorrow (July 8), we will be getting our Mock Invitations. We are so excited!

So far, we are satisfied clients of Paperflair by Adworks.  :-)

I love them!

Project Diet starts now!

I am down to the last 4months before the Big Day. I really need to work hard on my diet as I don't want to march down the aisle this big. Goodbye frappe, blueberry cheesecake, Chinese cuisine, crepe and ice cream.

I need to get this shape back!

January 2009

One Busy Saturday

Yesterday (July 3, 2010) was a busy day indeed. Stan and I were scheduled to visit some of our suppliers.

1st stop - Emil Ocampo, Gown Designer

We arrived exactly 10am, just in time for our appointment. We immediately started discussing about my gown. He showed me some swatches, discuss the details of the gown and the flower girls. It took me a while to finalize the cloth to be used for my lovely girls' gown. We combined purple, pink and lavender swatches to come up which one will look best. For my gown, Emil suggested to use Mikado Silk. I then remembered all the raves on this cloth, and I agreed to use it for my gown. Final measurement will be on July 31.

2nd Stop - BA Studio, Photo and Video Coverage

We arrived past 11am. Rachelle greeted me, as well as Ms. Nelia. I was just there to clarify some package inclusions because my contract copy is fading already. We also watched some samples of On Site Videos. Though I heard so many negative feedbacks about them, so far dealing with them is such a breeze.

3rd Stop - Tabora St. Divisoria

We just checked where to buy feathers and some beads. I didn't bought anything though. Next trip probably.

4th Stop - Chinese Restaurant

I forgot the name, I have to ask Stan for it. Its the restaurant with 2 Black Pigs in the doorstep. And man, the pigs are alive. The owner believes that they (the pigs) bring them luck. The food were great - yang chow, siomai, fried chicken and beef broccoli.

5th Stop - Dangwa

Since we are cutting costs, we decided to visit Dangwa and canvass for flower prices. My niece-in-law (is there such a word?She's the wife of my nephew) will be the one to do the church arrangements. We will just buy the flowers ourselves.

6th Stop - Megamall

We passed by Carolinas. I saw a sample of Original Duchess Satin and fell in love with it. It was the perfect shade I am looking for. I informed Emil regarding this and he said we'll discuss it on the 31st. Whew. Then we passed by a boutique which made Stan really really happy. Will share about it soon.

We thank God for guiding us the whole day and for all the accomplishments made.