Here Comes the Bride

I was once a bride and I know what all those brides-to-be are feeling.. anticipation and excitement when it comes to planning their wedding.. we (the Bride) want to be hands-on on every single detail... from the souvenirs to the invitation to the table setting and cake decor. Of course we should be on top of things since this is the day... Our Day.

I have dragged my husband-to-be to all the bridal fairs that I've read from newspapers and forwarded emails.. from Megamall, to the NBC tent... we scout suppliers from Divisoria to Dapitan to Laguna to Silang... And he better not say no because this would mean world war 3!

I'd say 1 year of prep is just right for couples who work on weekdays because its just the weekends and holidays that you get to do this stuff...But its scary to start planning especially if you don't have any idea where to start...

So to all of my soon to be Bride friends... I'm inviting you to a Bridal Fair this October 4-5, 2008 at the Blue Leaf, in McKinley, Fort Bonifacio .. which is dubbed as "A Day for a Lifetime" The most creative wedding fair in the country... so if you want to get some fresh ideas on your soon to be wedding... do drop by..

Why am I advertising this? My friend Janess who is part of the group - Designs Avenue, an Events Coordinating team - will be participating in this Bridal Fair ...they'll be dressing up the realm as Lord of the Rings. Freebies and special offers from their realm partners will be given to all visitors.
So I hope to see you there! Do spread the word and invite all your friends or family members who will be celebrating their weddings or debut soon.

For more details and for FREE admission, check out http://www.adayforalifetime.com/

My Wedding Suppliers

Thank you to all of our suppliers and friends for all your help at our wedding... As I continue my blog about my married life at talk on corners; I'll end this diary with Thank yous and more thank yous to all of YOU.

• Wedding Coordinator/ Wedding Concept by: Ezra Ballesteros +63 9189417105


• Photography and Video Coverage: Practical Photography, June Seculles +63 9175028310


• Chapel Venue: Caleruega,Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas, Jaki/Melda +63 9212709890


• Reception Venue & Catering: Chateau Royale Sports and Country Club, Nasugbu, Batangas +632-7129293


• Pre-Nuptial Seminar: Catholic Engage Encounter, Dado Hipolito +632-8207352


• Hair and Make up by: Naska of Hair 2000 +632-8436380


• Wedding Gown, Barong & Entourage Dress: Ning Ramos (made to oder) +632-2449077


• Wedding Rings and Arrhae: Noel Carrillo +63 9175425619


• Bridal Registry: Rustan's +63 8133739 and Regalong Pambahay +632-6385478


• Giveaways: Dapitan, Mr. Bong +63 9184429206


• Flowers and Plants: Bypass Silang Cavite and Tagaytay


• Other suppliers: National Bookstore, SM Department Store, Divisoria.

Honeymooning in Singapore

I got a message from my friend who is requesting for an update here on my blog.. so thanks to wi-fi.. I'm pleased to share with you our pictures from our honeymoon and trip to Singapore... such a nice place to visit and live in too :) hehehe.. I can see me and adrian living here soon :D sino gusto sumama?

at the entrace of Jurong Bird Park

Click here for more photos. Enjoy!

Here Comes The Bride

Finally my most awaited day has come...

Here Comes The (Crying)Bride


The Newlywed, Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Dimaunahan


Our Principal Sponsors


with Varian (Best Man), Ellie (Matron of Honor) and Nancy (Maid of Honor)


Our Secondary Sponsors: Jakikay, Janess, Maya, Fritz, Dominique and Kimchi


The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Baet & Kim, Eric & Dave


our Friendsters at the Wedding

The stormy weather last Sept 3 was not given a chance to ruin our beautiful wedding.. Thank you very much to all those who made this day possible... our parents, our entourage, our relatives, our friends, and most especially my wedding coordinator, Ezra and her husband Butch who made our wedding day possible. Our heartfelt gratitude to both of you. I can't Thank You enough. Thank you! Thank you!

Thank you as well to all our guest who made it through the rain..(literally..hehhehe)A special thank you to Ellie who flown from San Jose, CA., Papa Jun for coming all the way from LA and Ninong Cris who flown in from Singapore. Your presence were deeply appreciated.

To those who were not able to make it..here are some photos from the wedding for you to enjoy (Thanks winnie and dave for these pics.) click here to view photos.

Compliments to our official Photographer, June Seculles of Practical Photography, +639175028310

click here for some edited photos courtesy of my brother Dave.

Pamanhikan

a filipino custom that has been followed for years. This is where the parents of the bride and the groom meet and discuss the details of the wedding. Who will pay for what, etc.. But in our case, since the wedding will be in 7 days.. and everything is already in place.. Adrian's pamanhikan became just a formality for our families to meet and get to know each other.

I was about to go to church when they arrived. Mom and I was busy doing the re-heating of the food that they brought from Nasugbu while my dad entertained them with his corny jokes..hehehe! dami ng food.. we had sugpo, grilled tuna, nilagang baboy, soups and salads and buttered veggies. Adrian also help us in re-heating the food and fixing the table... They stayed at home for almost 3 hours.. talked, laughed and just getting to know each other. Its nice to see that everyone was happy to be part of this new family that we are about to create.

our wedding rings

Today, our wedding ring was delivered at my office. Its in plain white gold with etchings Shiena Sept 3,2005 and Adrian Sept 3,2005. Its so simple yet beautiful and shiny :)hehehe! I also had my engagement ring polished and it looked so good together with my wedding ring. I can already hear in my head the words.. "wear this ring as a sign of my love...etc".

My Shoes! and Missalette

I’ve finally found my shoes in Vinacci. No size six so I settled for six and a half. I’m happy with my choice and I got it with a 10% discount since its on sale. Hehehehe!

Our missalette is already 80% completed. Adrian has painstakingly arranged the missalette I made so it can be printed in booklet style. And he was so proud to show it to me. I too am proud of what he did since he was the one who analyzed and thought about how to do it. As an OC, I of course have some revisions (but its all for the better ...hehehhe!) We are due for printing them this weekend together with the sit plan and the giveaway tags. Speaking of sit plan… there are 113 more invited guests that has not confirmed their attendance ... additional things to worry about. Gosh, I just wish we would be able to cover all them before this week ends. And one more thing ... We still have not bought any tokens for the entourage ... what do you think we should give them ...of course we are working on a budget here.

With 11 more days to go ...I ask for divine providence for us to endure these remaining days and to keep us sane.