Official Wedding Photos-click here!

Yeah!!! I know I've been out for a while and haven't been posting anything for the past 6 months...geez that's quite a long time huh! But please understand that I've been working and have been busy preparing for our beautiful wedding!!! I Promise I will blog about everything that happened in our lives and in our wedding as soon as I get in my feet again...but for now here's some of our selected wedding photos from our photographer's website. Enjoy!!! (just click on the blog title)

Richard Agtarap - d'host

Richard was Anne's host on her wedding last January, at that time we are not in full force on our preps yet that's why we didn't realize that we want him to be our host too, so we let that opportunity to talk to him fly.

After attending a friend's wedding just recently, we realized that we need to book a host na as soon as possible, 'coz our wedding day is a hot date so we're afraid we can't have the best ones na. Bryan was the one who reminded me of Richard, he remembered how he did his hosting stint on Anne's wedding and he realized that we never had a dull moment with his performance. He's very lively and can go on an impromptu show.

Here he is...

So here's the story, when I contacted him he said he will still check 'coz he has a tentative schedule on that date so I said ok but deep inside I am reciting all the prayers in the world! haha...no joke! After two days of my being very persistent and consistent on asking him to be our host, he texted me one morning to confirm my booking!!! It's just perfect. Thank's Richard.

Center Table - The right choice

We had another food tasting last Saturday with Rica of Center Table, and what can we say??? First Impression last! Their food is much greater than our first taste test, Bryan can't even utter a single word while having the taste test in the Valera residence in Merville.

It's really funny 'coz we didn't realize that we are sitting in their dining table and sharing stories with Rica for about 4 straight hours! We almost talked about everything and also the food is overflowing as in non-stop!!! We finalized our menu, cake, centerpieces and everything, Rica is very accomodating as ever and her family too, we're just very happy that we got them for our big day!!! Thanks Rica!

Scenta FLora

FLOWERS!!! This is my life!!! I love flowers so much!!! Well, obviously I am a flower person because even if you give me a piece of carnation I will smile big time already. Yeah, that's true. Anyways, we already picked the design for our church flowers last Tuesday at Scenta Flora's office at Fernbrook Gardens.

I even rushed to pick up bry at home to be able to get to Fernbrook at a 6:30 appointment with Jeff. Bing Montes (owner) and I were texting each other all through out the day and she sd she might not be able to meet me 'coz she's also in an event so Jeff will be the one to handle my concerns. Alright, when we arrived there Fernbrook was really in deep silence because there is no event that day and the office is at the basement and all of the staffs had already gone home that's why it's some kinda creepy hihi...of course we started to look at some photos of the designs that we like, we really love their hook stands because the original idea was to hook on bird cages with love birds and at the same time it will serve as our souvenirs for the entourage but unfortunately hook stands were already taken!!!! WAAHHH!!! So the options are the basic package with upgrades of Garden aisle and stair railings, Candelabras and Lamp Post!!! Lamp post is the the best seller because it was really god damn beautiful!!! but yeah it has also a damn price...haha...

While we were thinking, the door opened and there they are...Bing and Rey Monted arrived, their first words were.. "ano? mag lamp post na kayo!"....why are they so good on convincing us? so there...we got the lamp post in short...nakuha kami sa kwentuhan ba!!! hehe...but yeah I know it will be worth it...

The one that I am thinking of right now is my entourage boquets and mine as well, she offered me adiscounted price which is a nice one...its really a nice one and I am thinking about it for 2 days now...

Bry and I will be going to a trip to Dangwa this saturday just to have an idea on what we like on our boquets and how cheap we can get in Dangwa but we're still strongly considering Scenta's offer, don't worry Bing and Jeff...haha...

Alright, alright...here's the pic of the lamp post!

beautiful, right?

Chillax!

My Wedding Gown

OMG! I know! It has been a long time since I last posted, but yeah give justice to me, I'm in a toxic mode for like 4 months now with work and wedding preps on weekend. Alright, so just to share my latest accomplishments, We booked my gown designer already and our church flosrist. It has been a long decision process for the two of us because we are also considering other options, but then of course we decided to get the best in our taste and a quality supplier.

Alright let's start with my designer and will do another post for my florist.

Her name is Jazel Sy, a young fashionista, just about my age ('coz I'm young!), her shop is located in Paco, Manila just along Quirino Avenue. I first knew of Jazel Sy Fashion Shop at the Wedding Expo in PICC last March (I think?) and then we visited her shop last April and we liked the way her shop looks like, specially my future MIL, and we instantly like her designs! Very modern and unique!

Just leave the sketch with me this time, I will be posting it if it's already final, because we are still deciding on the final details of my gown, but definitely it will be more on beads and some accents 'coz I'm a bead person :)

Price? Let's not talk about it. haha!!!
Rapport? OMG! We instantly clicked!!! Jazel is so amazing...and beautiful!!!

Anyways guys just wait for my next post with the sketch of my gown...surprise!!!

Chill Out!

Wedding Expo:March 8-PICC/ Fernbrook Update: Mini Basilica Doors

Bry and I went to Wedding Expo today at PICC Forum to scout for gown designers and talk to Ms. Rica of Center Table. But of course we got to see all of our suppliers there, we saw lovely of Fernbrook, of course Ms. Rica and Ms. Rose Valera of Center Table who gave us free lunch courtesy of food tasting for all, and of course Junlyn of Events by M&G who is very very sweet! I haven't met Sir Anthony of East Digital because he just left when we arrived but then we got to see their new masterpieces hehe :)

We saw a lot of prospect designers, and we will just make an appointment for consultations by the beginning of holy week since I am on vacation by that time and we will also set an appointment with Center Table to atleast finalize the menu.

This edition of Wedding Expo is a full blast! We even had a hard time finding a parking slot and hard time on walking thru the stalls because of lots of couples and guests who came to scout for suppliers, but yes, it was FUN!!!

By the way, we went straight to Fernbrook to visit the place and check on its progress. We didn't have the chance to roam around a lot because there are 4 weddings taking place, 2 are on their reception areas, 1 just finished their ceremony and the other 1 getting ready for the ceremony. But the most grandest improvement was the doors of the mini basilica. The last time I went there about a month ago there were still no doors and I am really amazed when I saw the doors a while ago...here are the pics...take a look at it!

SF Update: Macky's Welcome and Anne's Farewell Dinner :)

The ocassion is a happy one because Macky just came back from overseas assignment in Saudi, but at the same time it is also a sad one because Anne will be leaving for Singapore to be with hubby JayR and at the sametime there is a new job waiting for her there.

It was a sumptuous buffet dinner at Brazil Brazilian in Alabang Town Center, we really got full because of the different kinds of barbecues and my favorite was the pork belly and the beef tenderloin. Thanks Anne and Macky for that hehe!!!

But of course, if there's one thing that is commonly very important to all of us, definitely that would be our cameras,we can't live without it and can't stand if it will run out of battery! Just like what happened to me :(

It is a tradition in this group to take pictures before dinner, while dinner is served or while getting our food at the buffet, during dinner (literally while you are chewing your food!), after dinner, while having desert, while goofing aroundand whilesaying goodbyes. This is the only kind of memory that will last forever and is a good tool for reminiscing.

Anyway, here's our pics...enjoy guys! (we're only 5, originally we're 10...5 are OFW's) bwahaha

byutipulgels...g

ganyan talaga pag gutom na...simple lang muna...

wala na busog na...

nagtitinga na si ate G...
and this is the famous taaaalllllooooonnnnn!!!! jjjjuuuuummmmppp!!!

My new family...

I'm not talking of an immediate family or whatsoever, but a new set of friends which serves as my constant companion everyday for 1 and a half month now. I've been engaged on a very extensive training with Unilab particularly with Westmont Pharmaceuticals for almost 2 months now, and this is the hardest training I ever experienced. But in terms of return of investment, I believe it will be millions and millions of payback for my hardwork and effort. Imagine, I've been travelling everyday for almost 3 1/2 hrs, 1 1/2 in the morning from Las Piñas to Greenhills and then 2hrs at night from Greenhills to Las Piñas, plus the fact that we are undergoing a very hectic and stressful training for 8 hrs or more everyday.

But then, I consider this a nurturing and happy experience because we also have good times, that is after our quizzes and 3hr-long finalexam...hehe.

Anyway, here are some of the pictures I took after a stressful exam....

with dindin and omae :)

and this is our batch's picture with sir Jimmy and Doc Boni... ang ang mga ever makulit na boys... me and omae...

My new career...

If you knew me pretty well this is not new to you anymore...I have a new career that I really want to pursue...well, this is my 5th job but then I want to say that this should be the last 'coz this company is ver nice and not to mention a leading company in their industry. And I don't want to say completelyand for sure that I am already "IN" but then I am still on a very extensive training which makes my head burst everyday...I am very positive in everything but I just don't want to be overconfident that I can surpass everything but I always pray that I should pass this training because if not all effortswill be wasted.

Hard work and effort, that is the only thing I am giving out for the past 3 weeks now, but it's fun 'coz i get to meet a lot of people and learna lot of things...as in literally A LOT!!!

Too much with that, it's our most awaited call since last year... its UNILAB.
Bry and I have been waiting for their call since december of last year and I am so happy when they called me last january 7 to report the next day for exam and a series of interviews that extended for 2 days pa. I am searching for myself for the last years on what career should I pursue, I've been working inside an office for the past 4 years now and I can't get the job satisfaction I want so I realized that it might be a field job that I will excell in to. And I am already feeling it, I amvery excited to work in this company that's why I am giving my very best to pass this training.

The sad part of it, I left my job at HSBC with a bad exit. I don't mean to, believe me...I just want this job badly and I have no choice but toresign immediately and I'm sorry if I wasn't able to report to work even once nor talk to my managers personally, I promise the time is near and I will air my side and talk to you guys personally and clear everything.

There...am getting ready for work tom.... ciao!

Dinner date; abi's birthday-Stress Relief!!!!

Last weekend, I was able to release all the stress in my body...(literally:all over my body!) haha

That was Friday, on my way home when I was looking at nowhere, sitting in the bus I thought of having a dinner at a good resto to pamper myself and also as promised to go to abi's birthday celeb at Molokai in Alabang (kahit na pagod at super antok nako; i need to have my social life back!!!)

So we had dinner at this very nice place in Alabang - Leslie's. Their kubo's are very nice and interesting....not to mention very attracting talaga...it was our first time in Leslie's Alabang but we had dinner once na in Leslie's Tagaytay na beautiful din ang ambience.

Their food is really great, we had our usual menu: crispy pata and calamares and isang bandehadong kanin!!! The waiters are also warm, ang babait sipag mag take ng pictures! :)

And after dinner, as promised we went to abi's birthday celeb at Molokai...i'm so happy to be reunited with my HSBC friends!!!

Anne and JayR's wedding

Last Jan 5, my dear friend anne and her other half jayr tied the knot at a church in Pasig (sorry anne i forgot the name of the church hehe) and held their reception at Makati Sports Club. I am so happy Bry accompanied me because it will also be the first timemy SF friends will meet my fiance.

We picked up Liapot at Manila Pen at 1pm and then we headed to Pasig already with the guide of the useful map anne provided together with their beautiful invitation. When we got there of course the first thing we did was to take pictures of everyone hehe.

Their wedding was so solemn and romantic not to mention very emotional...I even cried when Anne was already walking down the aisle...haha

And then at the reception, we were assigned to the table near the cake and near the stage...(anne really knows what we want) hehe...the venue was very nice transformed into a very nice reception venue with butterflies around, swags an spotlights and the food was good too!!! I Love the prichon!!! Of course the picture picture won't be be out of the agenda haha...

After that we asked anne to go with us for our traditional coffee tambay...hehe joke!!!

We had coffee at Starbucks in Macapagal....uminom pala muna kami konti...hehe

here are the pics...

syempre picture muna...

me and my baby...bry, me, ate marie and aubrey

the groom : JayR

potpot...namimilit magpapicture

the bride : Anne... si bry kumuha nyan...pwede ng prof photographer...

sweet kiss...

the friends...nasa taas ako...

finally...SF reunited at Anne and JayR's wedding...

New Year Party!!!

Of course after Christmas...new year is a very special day to celebrate!!!

Aside from drinking, eating and everything, in our village we always celebrate and it became a tradition already to have a year end party every 31st of December after Media Noche...and we also have exchange gifts and super cool games the most popular is pur own version of Pinoy Genio....here our some of the pics of a very happy celebration!!!