OUR BIG DAY: Priest (FR. GOMER, FR. RANDYand FR. LEO)

My husband and I were very thankful to our most beloved priests who  officiated our wedding. Ofcourse they were Kuya-Father Gomer  (During his ---- when he wwas still a brother he stayed with us) , Kuya-Father Randy Rodriguez (Together with Kuya GOmer he also stayed with us during his --- when they were still brothers). I asked both of them to celebrate with us. Because Kuya-father Gomer at that time just came from Italy for his spiritual learning. So he doesn’t have license to solemnize marriage. So I also asked Kuya-Father Randy to be the one to sanctify our wedding vows.

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                                    Kuya-Father Gomer                  Kuya-Father Randy

Then by surprise Kuya-Father Leo Del Carmen all the way from USA came home to celebrate my wedding with us. I am so touch and thankful for his effort. Kuya-Father Leo was the priest I grew up with. He saw me from little girl up to I am a lady. He spends time with my family and grew very close to us. 

                                                               Kuya-Father Leo

               

I was very delighted by seeing three of my most loved priest spends and sanctify our marriage all together. 

                                                     My 3 most loved and adored priest

OUR WEDDING DAY_ Hotel Preps (TEOFELY'S GARDEN AND RESORT)

August 29, 2012 was our civil wedding date the one reflected on our Marriage Certificate was September 10, 2012. Well.. its a whirlwind romance and a secret marriage for  for the two of.. So exciting.

And the long wait of our church wed was here.. Hehehe..

Review of suppliers:

(Picture from the internet)

Hotel:

We payed for Php 8000.00 for 2 rooms. Rooms are good for 4 peeps all adults. Rooms are so neat and new. Place was so quiet and serene. Good for relaxation and time to think and to be alone.

Staff were so accommodating and very nice. My mother and mother in-law made small talks with the staff.

Breakfast for 2 were included, (though I didn't have a chance to taste it, because hubby and I we're busy swimming) as per my mom was quite ok. Tocino, Hotdog and fried rice were he breakfast they served. They are not strict on bringing food inside. No corkage fee. They will also lend you plates, spoon and forks to use. They can also buy foods that u want that they don't have on their menu. Because my mom wanted to have some pandesal. They offered  us that they will buy some. But suddenly my mother change her mind..

Preparation shoot was made here, staff are very helpful on giving our needs. They even let photographers use all the locations for their shoot. Meeting room, Rooftop and ladders etc.

What I dislike on them was the payment for he 2 kids (nephew of my hubby) who swim during the preparation shoot. We paid 300 per kids. So in total of Php 600, expensive for an hour and half of swimming. Kids can't handle the temptation of the water so they jump on the pool.

But all in all, I love the place. Perfect for what I wanted for preparation of my day. I wanted it to be mostly color green and with blue or water. I don't like hotel type preparation. I really look for places like this. So serene so green so nice and good in the eyes and picture. I highly recommend this place not just for preparation of the wedding but also for good place for relaxation. And also for family gathering and outing. So nice place..

Give them 5/5.

Calamba Venue Hunting Again...

I love a green venue that's why we came up on this place. This is where my cousin Kuya Nhownee had their reception..


Villa Morales

STRICTLY ON A BUDGET

Budget is strictly needed now a days but when it comes to my special day it is effortless to spend for my nuptial. But of course I need to take note always our budget. of course I don't want to wake up the morning after my wedding penniless. So I created the allowed wedding budget for me this is around Laguna area (Calamba, Cabuyao, Sta Rosa Laguna).

1. Church (P5000-P15000) - It depends on what church and where, in Sta Rosa Complex it is P5000 with basic flower arrangement in the aisle. While in Don Bosco Sta Rosa near Paseo De Sta Rosa it is P15000 only church payment if we will use aircon it is P18000. Same price goes with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church in Aguinaldo Highway. Then the price with Ina ng Laging Saklolo Parish at Sungay West Tagaytay price list varies Non-parishoner is P10000, if both couples is parishoner only P3500. very cheap ha though it is located in Tagaytay.

Chair of Saint Peter Parish Church (outside)

Don Bosco Church Sta Rosa Laguna (inside)

Don Bosco Church (outside)

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church (outside)

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church (inside)

Ina ng Laging Saklolo Parish (inside)

Ina ng Laging Saklolo Parish (outside)

2.  Wedding Reception (P10000-P50000) - Only few reception is available in Laguna but there are lots of clubhouse, resorts and very few hotels.

ayala greenfields clubhouse

ayala greenfields clubhouse

pramana subdivision clubhouse

pramana subdivision clubhouse

3. Hotel Stay (P3500-P6000) - Only few hotels are available in the area.

4. Caterer (P350-P1200/pax) - There are lots of caterers providing scrumptious meals at a affordable price. So it defends on the couple who to choose and also try to book on wedding expo or caterers event day so you can avail freebies. Just make sure the caterer will satisfy your guest taste buds.

5. Invitations (P2000-P4000) - I already chose the paper prints company that will do our invites it is Printed matters but only P2000 worth of invites will be printed by them. Then the remaining invites will be DIY because I am use to doing electronic scrap-booking so I know I can do it very well.

6. Wedding Gown / veil / gloves (P25000) -  I already scouted couturiers in the area and in Divisoria. I found one couturier with fantastic bead work and perfect fit and finish at Divisoria (just forgot the name). If not them I will get the service of the couturier of my sister in law it is located in Navotas. 

7. Grooms Tux (P7500-P10000) - We already found a good couturier in Divisoria at a very cheap price it is all complete already. wow!

8. Photographer / Videographer (P30000) - We choose a budgeted Photovid but elegantly produce an output. It is my brothers OTD. I already booked with Studio1 Photography and Videography.

9. Musicians (P10000) - My boyfriend sister requested a band or musician if possible. No idea yet of whom group to get.

10. Souvenirs (P5000) - This if for principal sponsors and my "abays" only. This is my token for them. My plan for the rest of the visitors will be photo booth and lucky us because this is already a freeby at my photovid.

11. Wedding Rings (P15000) - I am not really into rings so I rather choose a simple yet elegant ring. I am actually planning to just amend our gold plated spoons and forks into a wedding ring design by me. But until now i don't know what style. Because I always misplace my rings that's why I don't give too much attention on that.

12. Hair and Make up Artist (P10000) - Don't know yet whom to get but i wont go to far.


13. Flowers (P10000) - I will only get the service of florist. I will be the one to buy flowers the I will ask him to arrange it the way I want.


DIY PLANS:


* Styling - I'm not planning to get any professional help on this. I will be the one to take charge. I will prepare ahead of time the look I forsee and the designs I choose.
*Cord - will buy beads at Quiapo
* Candles - will buy plane white candles then decorate it according to the theme of the wedding
*Ring Pillows - will beautify it to unify with the theme
*Flower girl basket
*Pomander
*Pews/tulle
*ceiling swags and draping