Ryan's Confirmation--DONE

A certificate of confirmation is one of the church requirements. And to have one, one must have a confirmation first. I already had mine when I was 8 years old but Ryan does not. So early in the morning today, we set forth to San Miguel Church besides Malacanang to have him confirmed. Mama stood as his godmother since we're already pressed for time to ask someone else.

There were many adult people to be confirmed present that day. Though, it was no longer a suprise for me that all of the people having their confirmation done that day are of marrying age already. This is because San Miguel Church is known as the "express lane" for confirmation. You will be confirmed and you will get your certificate of confirmation in one day. Perfect for those who are getting married and does not have a confirmation like Ryan. =)

After a short seminar and lecture, a mass was officiated by the parish priest and conducted the confirmation rites. And after an hour and half Ryan's been confirmed and now holds his confirmation certificate. =)

A busy week

This was one busy week. From Sunday to sunday, each day there's a task we have to complete. How busy were we?

Sunday, Oct 24 - 10AM >Trial Make up with Val
                         - 1 PM > 5 PM Prenup with Imaginenation

Monday, Oct 25 - 1 PM > Prenup with Kuya Bernie

Tuesday, Oct 26 - DIYs

Wednesday, Oct 27 - DIYs

Thursday, Oct 28 - Ryan's Fitting with Joe

Friday, Oct 29 - Meeting with Nice Print

Saturday, Oct 30 - Divisoria Trip & DIY session with Ayeth

Sunday, Oct 31 - Ryan's Confirmation

Hayyy...Pagod!

Hello & Goodbye

Because of some complications on the schedule of my Hair and Makeup artist, I decided to let go of him. I took the chance inquiring with a number of Hair & Makeup artists again but sad to say they are all booked on my wedding date. The last person I tried to inquire with was Val Villarin. And as if by fate, he told me that his December 22 bride cancelled the contract. And so I grabbed the chance and booked him. We finalized our booking when I had my trial make up with him last Oct 24, 2010 for my prenup with Imaginenation.  See for yourself how clean his make up was.

And so, Hello to VAL VILLARIN and Goodbye to my supposed to be make-up artist. =D

Niceprint Prenup—Classic and Dramatic

Yesterday was a fun shoot. Today had a bit of drama, though I no longer want to go into details on what sort of drama happened today. One thing is for sure, I was really disappointed about it that I cried a lot after I got home from the shoot. huhuhuhu..

Kuya Bernie was really nice and great. He's really a professional and is very passionate with his craft. He gave us a number of tips on what and how to pose so that you'll be at your best angle. And eventhough he had a hard time with us, he managed to take really good shots of us. Below are some of my favorites.

I know Kuya Bernie will surely deliver well on our wedding day. I am just glad we had him on our team. Having him as our photographer makes us feel confident that what we want will be delivered.

Imaginenation prenup—A day full of trains

It was indeed a "train-full" day =D.
Earlier today we had our 2nd of our three prenups. We won this pre-nuptial photoshoot when we attended the Before I Do seminar sponsored by Imaginenation.

Jed and Lai were assigned to us. I've already talked to Lai a couple of times already and met her once in Makati. She's really cool, nice and really friendly. On the other hand, today was the first time I've met Jed but it's not easy to get along with him because he's also friendly and nice.

Below are some of my favorite shots of the day. =D

Exactly 2 More Months To Go!

2 more months left for the preps
2 Prenup shoot scheduled
1 Good news received
1 Bad news made me cry

Time is flying so fast. It really is crunch time now!

Our Invites

After a number of revisions and a couple of mock ups, our invitations are now delivered to us. We had a number of revisions mainly because I am so peculiar with the details. Good thing, Ms Elyn and her stuffs were able to execute what I want with our invites. Below is the layout and our invitation itself.



Thanks to Jans for letting me use their invitation as the inspiration for our passport invitation.



 I did the poem on this page. =D



I just loved how the fans fit the envelope designs.



I am pretty much satisfied with the final output of our invites. Everyone who already saw it loved the design and how it was nicely done. I would have given them a perfect score in the rating but they failed on one thing. Some of the invitations were damaged because the invitations were not packed properly. They were stacked neatly but not packed properly. Oh well, hopefully no one will notice the damage on the envelopes.

Oct 15, 2010—Celebrating Four Years of US!

May of 2006 we met in a little coffee shop
And talked non-stop…
Shared jokes and laughter—
Teased and made fun of each other.

October 15, 2006, we became a couple.
Encountered hardship and trouble…
We fought every now and then—
But I'll always love you time and again.

Oct 15, 2009, three years after—
I said yes to be yours forever
I love you and it is only right that we be together…
Thru thick and thin; for richer or poorer…

Oct 15, 2010, we’ve been on this journey for four years today…
And we are two months and one week away from our big day…
And now that we anticipate the new chapter of our lives—
I want you to let you know that I will love till the end of our lives.

10.10.10—Meeting of the Family a.k.a PAMAMANHIKAN

10-10-10, while others chose this day to be their wedding day, we had our “Pamamanhikan” scheduled on this day. Actually, ours is just a formality. It’s more of a formal meeting of the two families. Because if it were a traditional pamamanhikan, all of the wedding details would only be discussed at this time. Details like what date? Where would it be? Who takes charge of what? How many guests? Etc…

But since we already have everything set and planned, it was just right that we let our family meet formally before our wedding. Because in the four years that Ryan and I have been together, our families have never formally met until yesterday. Having said that, I was really nervous and anxious yesterday because I did not know how everything will turn out. If all will be okay? Or what will Ryan’s family think of my family? Or will my Ate stir up any unlikely scenarios again and humiliate me? Who will come on his side? I was thinking of a lot of things (again, because I was worried and thinking of a lot of things I forgot to take pictures of our families being together.)

I threw a fit before Ryan’s family arrived because my Kuya and his wife were still not in the house. I was crying and threw my mobile phone as I really want them to be there (parang bata lang di ba..ehehehe). I felt alone and desperate when Kuya was not yet at home and Ryan’s family was already on their way to our house. Good thing they arrived before Ryan’s family did. After which, everything went well naman. It’s a good thing that my brother brought my niece, Ichi and Ryan’s cousin brought his son. Having adorable kids during pamamanhikan lightened the mood and eased the tension.

Ryan’s family brought a box of sweets, Lasagna, Pancit canton and Roasted Chicken. Everyone is enjoying the Kare-Kare, Hamonado, Relyenong Bangus and Maja Blanca that Mama made. Ryan bragged to his aunt and cousins that I made the puto that they were eating which they all enjoyed and said was delicious. Naks at least I know that I can cook something edible. ehehehe =D

After the feast, mama & daddy sat in our living area, in front of Ryan’s mom, two aunts and uncle. We were sitting at the middle. I thought, eto na ‘yon. Papangaralan na kame ng bonggang bongga. I felt relieved when it was not a lengthy one. They just spoke briefly and my dad cracked a few jokes. Mama shared with everyone that before Ryan courted me, he asked for permission from my mom to do so. And I was like, for real? He did that? It was the first time I heard of it and I felt happy and touched after hearing it. =D

His family left after a couple more hours and that made us officially engaged and soon to be married!

Tips for those who are still planning their "pamamanhikan", have some kids during the event. Since little children, especially cute ones, draw attention and lighten the mood. Also, prepare and bring some good food. Just be ready for the pangangaral portion and know when to answer and what is the right answer. =D

My 1st Gown Fitting--Whew!

Earlier this afternoon, I had my first fitting with Joe. For the first time after Joe took my measurements, I finally saw how my gown would look like. We’ll sort of, because it’s not yet finished. =D Beadworks still need to be placed. The layered fabrics of the skirt need to be sewn still as well as the design of the bodice. But even so, I found it beautiful already and I know it will be once it all done. =D

My mom, being a dressmaker herself, examined the dress and was pretty satisfied. The cut is right and all stitches are sewn well. She loves the craftsmanship and the way my dress fits me. Well that’s a big relief! Because I know she’s skeptical with the designer that I chose because she never had seen any of her works and she wanted a different person to do my gown. But now that she has seen it, she knows I’m in good hands with Joe. She adores her actually, because she’s very bubbly and has a pleasing personality. She didn’t feel awkward with her at all. And as for me, I absolutely love my gown and satisfied with its fit. I felt like a little kid swaying and twisting around so that my skirt would move. I was happy and adoring my gown.

Though, my first fitting seems to be a normal and breezy day, it was actually a stressful day. So stressful, that I forgot to take even a single picture of my fitting.

First, my soon to be mother-in-law and Ryan’s aunts forbid me to fit the gown because of the superstition that if the bride fits her gown, it will bring bad luck or misfortune to her and to her groom. It took a number of explanations and negotiations to convince them that I need to fit the gown. I was ready to cry then because I am already excited to fit my gown but then I am being forbidden to fit it.

Second, my mom threw some tantrums after I changed the plans on where and how we would meet to go to Joe’s shop for the fitting. Believe me, she literally threw a fit that day, and made me crazy, and made want to cry even more. Waaaaahh!

I thought the drama and stress ends there, but lo and behold, there’s another stressful moment. On the way to Joe’s shop, I had my period. Gosh! Of all the days to get my period! Good thing I am prepared.

Hayy…At least the day is finished and I was able to fit my gown. Whew! Can't wait for next fitting =D I'll make sure I'll pictures by then. =D