Preps Update - 54 Days to Go

September 26 - our day started as early as 7AM. We had an appointment with Mr. Rey Casedo for Stan and Daddy Rolly's barong. Mang Rey is from Lumban, Laguna and is famous in W@W for his good quality barongs. Actually, Stan already bought a barong from Onesimus last July. But my ever OC mom wants Stan to be his best on our big day so she kept on bugging me to get a custom made barong. Stan will be wearing a pure pina barong. He doesn't want the swirly designs so he chose the one with the straight lines pattern.

with Mang Rey (sorry for the blurry pic)

In the afternoon, we distributed our invitations to our Principal Sponsors. We first met Ninong Ferdie and Ninang Dyn in Goldilocks Megamall. After a few chichat, we left and met Ninong Louie in Makati. He was in a meeting so we didn't get a change to chat with him. We then proceed to Singalong and met Ninang Joy. We didn't stay that long since we're planning to drop by MOA to meet my kumare Kits. We had a round in the bridal fair then ate together at Congo Grille.

Gift for Principal Sponsors

 This is the start of busy weekends. 8 weeks to go!

License to Wed

We applied for our marriage license last Friday, September 17 in Bauan, Batangas. Mom, Stan and I arrived in the City Hall as early as 7:30AM. We went to the Civil Registry Office and were immediately given forms even though it's not yet office hours. We finished filling up the forms in less than 15 minutes. We submitted the forms, then the staff informed us the amount to be paid. The staff volunteered to bring the payment to the Cashier so we don't need to fall in line. After a few minutes, he was back with the receipt. We will be getting the license on the 30th of September.

You might be wondering why I didn't mention anything about the Marriage and Family Planning Seminar. Yes, we weren't required to attend those seminars. 

City Hall

Stan filling up the forms

Oh, that's me!

For future applicants, be sure to bring the following during your application:

1. NSO Copy of Birth Certificate - both Groom and Bride

2. NSO Copy of Cenomar - both Groom and Bride

3. Photocopies of Birth Certificate and Cenomar

4. 2 Ball Pens so you can fill up the forms simultaneously

5. Payment - we paid a total of Php600

This is really it! We're down to the last 2 months of our preps.

Labor of Love: Mini Eco Bags

It all started when I showed my mom the eco-friendly bags in supermarkets late last year. I told her i wanted to have the same souvenir for our wedding. February this year, we booked Partypics for our photobooth and they gave us eco-friendly loot bags. I showed it to my mom and she decided to pattern the size with it. We bought "katsa" cloth and my mom did the sewing. Stan on the other hand did the layout of the design printed in the bag. My contribution? Is the concept considered? :P

Stan ironing the bags

the output - as simple as i want it to be

The bags will be tied with the personalized ribbons we bought from All Corners. We will pack everything this coming weekend. Yey!

Are you invited?

We are happy customers of Paperflair by Adworks. Dealing with them is a breeze. I love the layout and the colors. Stan is really happy with the output as this is his non-negotiable. We already distributed some of the invitations last weekend and will continue to distribute them until end of September. We hope our guests will cooperate with the RSVP.

 

Our Invitation. Erased our Names for confidentiality. Charing!

Ring for a Kiss

I got the idea of making Kissing Bells last year when I became a member of W@W. These bells were our first DIY for the wedding, finished them as early as October 2009. hahaha. It was a labor of love of Stan and my mom. Well, I helped in the first 5pcs but Stan commented that I was too slow with all the gluing so he took over. They finished the 100pcs that same afternoon.

100pcs Kissing Bells

A Closer Look of the Kissing Bells

I am still thinking if I will still add a tag on the bell, or put the instructions in the reception rules. 

Rolled into one...Post :)

Latest updates regarding our preparations.

1.  We finally decided to let go of our previous video team and booked Cinemaworks for our Video Coverage. I recently blogged about our meeting with them and last August 27, we paid our DP. 

Stan with John & Merwilyn of Cinemaworks

2. Measurement taking of my adorable girls happened last August 28. 

my 2 lovely girls - Ane and Sachi. I forgot to take picture of Kassie :(

I also had my first fitting. But will not post the photos for the element of surprise. Haha!

3. Went to Divilandia after the measurement and met with W@Wie friends Ayeth and Ellen to buy some materials for our DIYs. And here's what I've done with some of the materials I bought....

my tossing bouquet (is that how you call it?)
I'm planning to add more flowers to make it look fuller.

4. Yesterday (Sept. 5), we met with our wedding officiant at Figaro Festival Mall to discuss the ceremony flow. We also signed up for the I DO pre-marital seminar which will be held every Wednesday evening, whole month of October.

I am excited for the coming long weekend (Sept 10-12) and finish more of our minor details -

2nd Gown Fitting, Rings' pick-up, Trip to Lumban for my bros' barong, Stan's pant's measurement + shoes hunting and finalization of the layout of our paraphernalias. But even with this busy schedule, I can still squeeze in a coffee date with my W@Wie friends on Friday afternoon. :D

Triple Treat - a long overdue post

Note: This is a long overdue post.

We usually have a double celebration every 17th of August since its my birthday and at the same time, my parent's wedding anniversary. But this year, it will be a triple treat. My parent's decided to throw a simple party for Stan and me, last August 14 to celebrate our engagement. It was a small event, around 40-60guests mainly composed of relatives and close family friends. The venue was decorated by my cousins, and they conceptualized the programs/games as well. We were also entertained by a violin number. On the later part of the program, gifts were given to us. And we almost complete our kitchen needs! It was a happy and blessed afternoon indeed.

the stage...thanks to my dear cousins for styling

Dad, Mom, Stan and Me

my cousin, Engr. Allan facilitated the games

the food were prepared by my Mom and her sisters

Stan and Me