Meeting with Cinemaworks

August 17, 2010 - I was really upset before going to this meeting since we are already late. The traffic had been really bad due to rainfall that afternoon. I kept on apologizing with the couple we're meeting on our way to Megamall.

Then finally, we met the partners - John de Guzman and Merwilyn Cerda of Cinemaworks. Stan and I really like their works and fell in love with it more when we saw the samples of the final video. It was not the usual MTV style, it was like a short film. 

We then proceed with the discussion of items such as - number of videographers on wedding day, equipments that will be used, package inclusions and delivery of the final output. Their rates already increased based on my last inquiry and it's all my fault since I didn't book them in advance. That's the consequence we have to endure.

I was initially thinking of meeting another videographer end of this month, but after meeting with Cinemaworks, we decided that we found the one. 

To see sample of their works, click here.

Detailing with Hizon's

August 17, 2010 - Stan and I went to Hizon's Catering office to have our detailing and food tasting. We arrived around 11am and met Drew, our planner. Being a self-confessed OC bride, I brought my laptop with me with all the notes and photos that will help me explain to our planner what I wanted for our reception.

We discussed the following:

1. Menu - primary goal of the food tasting is to choose the menu we will have on the big day. We were served 2 viands for the chicken, pork, beef, fish and vegetables plus the cheesy lasagna. It took us a while before we come up with a decision because all dishes are great. We just noted that there should have a different flavour for each dish, so we had somewhat creamy, something sweet, salty and cheesy.

2.Table Set-Up (Couples, VIP and Guests' Table) - here, we chose the linens to be used, on how the ribbon will go with the chairs, backdrop, the flowers and centerpieces. I showed Drew the photos of the set-up that I wanted and he said it is do-able. 

3. Amenities Included - we discussed if we will avail the bridal car, emcee, cake and doves included in the package. In our case, we availed all except for the bridal car. So Drew showed us the sample cakes we could choose from and confirm the availability of the host that we prefer. We were also asked to choose if we want to have a sword or torch parade.

4. Other Items - We discuss the number of guests to be stated in the contract, the package price, additional scoopers, serving time, serving set-up for the cocktails and other add-ons they could offer. 

Around 3:00PM, we reviewed together what we have discussed and then printed the contract. We paid 50% of the contract price and agreed to meet again 2-4weeks before the event to finalize everything.

our planner Drew with Stan and me

Then off we go to our next stop - SM Megamall for our Rings and Videographer meeting (to be posted separately).

What a great way to spend my 25th birthday :)

Pamamanhikan - Check!

Pamamanhikan - the asking of the girl's parents' permission to wed the affianced pair

 

The 'blueprint' of the wedding plans are drawn or made known on this occasion. The pamanhikan is often hosted by the bride's family where the groom and his parents set to visit the bride's family to formally ask her hand in marriage and discuss plans for the upcomming wedding over lunch or dinner. This can be a real uneasy situation if it's the first time for both sets of parents to meet. The groom- and bride-to-be may feel a little awkward (nervous even) seeing and listening to each parents consult each other face-to-face on matters like their wedding budget, guest list and the likes. It is customary that the the visiting family bring a gift (often, the mother's best home-cooked specialty) for the hosts. Others may opt to hold the meeting on a 'neutral ground' (a restaurant is a likely choice) or invite a mutual acquaintance to the gathering and help ease the first meeting. Why bother with all the trouble? Filipinos seek their folk's blessings for a happy and hassle-free marriage. Afterall, pamanhikan is a treasured Filipino heritage which, first and foremost, avoids an awkward situation having the parents see each other as strangers come wedding day.

Last Saturday, August 7, Stan together with his dad, uncles, aunt, bro and future sis-in-law went to Batangas to do the traditional pamamanhikan. I guess it's more of "meeting of two families" since the plan and bookings were already done. We just had chichat and lunch together.

@Jollibee Rosario, breakfast before travelling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stan's Family taking a walk in our backyard

My parents, 2 eldest sisters with their hubby

before leaving for Manila

 We'll be back on the 14th for our simple engagement celebration.

Engagement Party coming soon!

Just in time for my 25th birthday, my parents decided to throw an engagement party for Stan and me. We will have it in our Batangas home on the 14th of August.

Let's have a run-through of our checklist:

1. Food - my mom will take care of the food. we decided to have 3 dishes, 1 pasta and desserts

2. Program - my cousin, Pastor Gian, is in-charged of the program. I don't know what they included in it.

3. Tarpaulin - although I'm not really into it, I have to give in to my mom's request. Stan was assigned for the layout and printing. Final product will be delivered this week.

4. AVPs - will start with it this week

5. Prizes - need to buy

I am so excited for the upcoming party :-)

Oh by the way, Stan's parents will do the traditional "pamamanhikan" on Saturday, August 7. Excited or Scared? hahaha