UPDATES: barely 2 months to go...

Today is the 4th of July and this marks the less-than-two months preparation for our big day...


But so far, here are some of our accomplishments....

• John had his confirmation last June 26 at the San Miguel Church in Malacanang (that's a big thing coz that's the only thing lacking with our Church requirements)
• we booked our strings at a wedding fair in Megamall
• I now have my bridal bouquet - not your traditional fresh flowers - mine will be fabric and feathers... (i also found this designer at the wedding fair)
• We were able to book our Preps Hotel - Linden Suites... we booked an executive room for John during his preps, then 3-bedroom suite for me and my entourage... and another 3-bedroom suite for post reception. I got all these from a group buying site and I must say, it really was a superb deal! My mom and aunt made an ocular visit to the hotel, and my mom said it was a great choice coz the room is really spacious...
• I had some trinkets made for my lovely female entourage and a surprise treat for them :)
• Last but not the least, we got our invitations today! :D John was the one who picked out the design and we both collaborated for the layout..

Two months to go and there's a lot yet needed to do............ haaaaaaaaaay!!! I can't wait to take my leave from work so I can deal with all these, hands-on......


here are some pics....

John's boutonniere

My fabric and feather bouquet

for my female entourage

John's confirmation

our black and white invitation

Florist: Check! (and what a small world it is!)

This week was a love-filled week... I attended 3 weddings of an officemate, a college friend and a family member. Also this week, I found out that two among the closest people in my life are having a baby! :) so to tally, we have 4 expectant moms towards the end of the year. :)

This afternoon, my mom and I dropped by Megamall (after attending a wedding in Mandaluyong) to check out the book and buy rates of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, but it didn't work out. Our wedding date wasn't included in their promo rate. So we just looked around and I showed my mom some of our booked suppliers such as the wines, P/V and photobooth. We also passed by a florist who I asked a quote from yesterday.

And this is why I mentioned "what a small world it is" coz my mom knew the owner of the flower shop. Ms. Evelyn of Flowers of May used to be a lector in our parish in Marikina several years ago. My mom is also active in church and serves as the mother butler in our chapel. So they made chickahan about our parish, the past priests and so on and so forth... I also found out that she was my classmate in cosmetology class sponsored by our barangay loooong time ago. So we joked, "So ano, may parlor ka na?"

I've always been curious about inquiring at Flowers of May since I used to live in Teacher's Village during my thesis year in UP and now the fiance is living there too for almost a year now, so the flower shop is a noticeable landmark to us, to me in particular. But it's just surprising that the owner is someone very familiar to us and also served our Parish.

But just a few minutes ago, I read some negative reviews about them. But I guess my research was a couple of hours late coz we already booked them. I'm just trusting my instincts (and my mom's too) and our very comfortable and easy transaction earlier. And also lifting our preparations to God for a smooth and hassle-free wedding day. :)

the search for the photobooth...

Today, me and the fiance went to Megamall for the Princess and Brides Wedding Fair... actually, this wasn't really planned... I just saw the pass that I printed out and since we were in the area (Robinson's Galleria), we proceeded to Megamall after my friend's birthday lunch....

What we really wanted to look for is a photobooth... luckily, the first booth that we inquired with and tried was the one we really liked and booked right there and then! :)

We just needed a couple of hours of photobooth service since we already booked the Photoman. We just needed a photobooth so that our guests can pass time while waiting for us to arrive at the reception venue (since our Reception Venue, is just in front of the Church). Me and the fiance will still need to retouch and have some post-ceremony photoshoot around the church...

So there... John and I planned to have a photobooth at the foyer and registration area for 2 hours (and 30mins bonus from booking at the fair) then have the Photoman onwards. Stop time for Photoman during dinner, then continue again during program until the after-party. Hope that scenario works!

By the way, we booked the Photobooth of the first picture. :) and for those who booked from Deal Grocer, theirs is the 3rd from the last pic. Their photo quality is good! :)

FYI!

• To those who are still in search for (affordable) HMUA, the wedding fair that's happening now until Sunday showcase a lot of HMUA... almost all of them are offering on-the-spot makeup trial... even though I wanted to avail of their free makeup trial, I already booked Mama Val as my HMUA. 
• Also a lot of (affordable) photobooths are there for you to try out... their rates start  from P6,500 for 2 hours and some freebies... we got ours for only P4,800 for 2 hours plus 30mins. that is Party Treasures. you might wanna try their booth. 
• For those who want to have a wine tasting session with Rachebelli, they have a booth there! :)