On this
page, you will be able to read some of our wedding details and
preparations according to the date that we were able to accomplish them.
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DECEMBER
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Our Marriage Contract
issued by the church.
30 - At 3:30am, my
cellphone alarmed, I got awake. I was so excited and can't help to think
about the wedding. I was supposed to get-up at 4:00am after some
mesmerizing but the phone rang, it was the hotel receptionist saying I
have a flower delivery from Mr. Boy Mahusay. Wow, the flowers were so
beautiful and my bouquet was gorgeous!
At 4:00am, I had my
shower and afterwhich, I arranged the wedding accessories on the bed.
It was almost 5:00am when
Ross Regala and company came. I texted Louie and he said they are on
their way. Ross started to make me up. A little past 5:00am, Louie and
company came. While waiting for me to be done, they arranged my gown and
the wedding accessories for pictorial then took a bunch of pictures of
them. Time check and it was 6:00am. A lot of guests were at the church
already according to my Dad, but I'm still not done. Louie went to
Mike's room to take pictures of them. At 6:30am, I was done and Louie
just came back from Mike's room and said that they left for the church
already. The pictorial started. Yeah, enjoyed posing and posing and
posing! Ross then made my Mom up.
Almost 7:00am and this
time, I started to feel the tension. I changed to my gown, then had more
pictorials at the hotel, then left at 7:15am and proceeded to the
church. I really can't explain the feeling! I'm feeling cold all over.
Good thing my Mom stayed with me at the bridal car.
We're almost there at the
church. I can see all the guests and they all gathered together when
they saw the bridal car coming, 7:30am. They were all smiling. The
happiness that I felt was really superb! The guests went in the church
and of course, I stayed at the bridal car at the side of the church,
watching each and every guests that arrived. I was looking for Mike but
I wasn't able to see him outside the church.
We were supposed to start
at 7:45am, but the church coordinators came in late. At 7:50am, the
bridal car drove to the church door and I asked the driver, "start na po?".
The driver said yes and oooh, what a feeling! We're almost there! The
entourage was arranged.
I saw the chandelier
lighted up and the Mendelson wedding song started to play then the
entourage started to march. Oooh, I was really having goosebumps!
The principal sponsors
are about to be done and the driver opened the bridal car. That's my
signal that I need to get off the car. The church coordinator arranged
my gown, veil and my train. There I was, standing, looking at everybody
as they stare upon me. My parents marched halfway the church aisle. The
music changed to From This Moment, my bridal march, then the coordinator
said, "Sige Ma'am, smile po". Then I said, "Ako na? Lakad nako?". She
smiled with a yes. Told myslef, "This is it!".
I took my first step,
wobbling a little for the excitement and happiness that I felt. Everyone
gazed upon me as I walked down the aisle with a smile on my face and
tears almost fell. Was having tears of Joy until I heard someone said, "Ang
ganda ng bride... ay umiiyak!". Thought it was funny and I was able to
smile again and some more. Met my parents halfway the aisle and there I
saw my handsome groom waiting for me at the altar. I felt more
happiness. And more when Mike and I went to the altar. The nupital mass
started.
We exchanged I do's at
around 8:15am. Oh gee, ang sarap ng feeling! We're like in cloud 9!
A little past 8:30am, the
mass ended, the priest finally said, "you may kiss the bride". And so we
kissed, hugged and kissed again! Kasal na kami! We're really so happy! I
almost shed tears.
Recessional pictorial
then followed. Seeing all the guests added to the happiness we felt.
At 9:00am, we left the
church, the guests proceeded to the reception while we had our pictorial
at the church ruins.
It was 9:30am when we
arrived at the reception. The program immediately started. We really had
so much fun although Mike and I weren't able to eat that much, as
expected, but it's ok!
How time flew and after
two hours, the program was about to end. Time for the speeches. My dad
was the first and it was very touching and he also gave us a prayer. It
was the newly wed's turn, it's us!
I wasn't able to control
my emotions anymore, I broke down and cry with all the happiness that
God has given us, as I did my speech. Was able to gather myself back and
continued thanking the guests, as Mike also did with his simple thanks.
It was around 12 noon
when all the guests left and so we sat for a while, had some talk on how
beautiful our wedding was, as the guests had also said. We left the
place after some more minutes and proceeded to the hotel with my family
helping us with the gifts and other wedding stuffs.
Mike carried me as we
entered the room. Then after arranging the things, they left us. Of
course, the rest is... don't disturb! =)
29
- After some sleep, my Dad and I went to the airport. The ETA was
moved to 4:06am. We just waited and finally, I saw his face! "Tuloy ang
kasal!", I shouted.
We had breakfast at their
house and afterwhich, we went to a friend's house who generously let us
use their car. Away we go to finish some stuffs we need to do. I was so
happy staring at his face tho we're stuck in traffic.
We first went to Tamayo's
to pay the balance left then proceeded to Bayview Park Hotel and paid
the rooms. We were supposed to go to Angelo's to have some gowns altered
but not until we experienced problems with the car. Knowing this, his
family advised us to just go home instead, have some rest and be safe.
We had lunch before we went home and it was really nice to share the
meal with my miney!
Wasn't really able to
have enough rest when we went home to our own houses. Mike had to go to
the parlor for his haircut and pack his things since we have to check-in
at the hotel after some hour.
When I arrived home, my
family had most of the things prepared. I just have to gather my stuffs
and check important things needed. We were supposed to have dinner for
our families to meet again before the wedding but we were too tired to
do so... and also, Mike an I weren't allowed to see each other
anymore... you know, the old Filipino myth.
We were able to check-in
at around past 7 in the evening, yeah, really late. Mike and his
familycame some minutes before us and they stayed at the 4th floor while
we, on the other hand, stayed at the 6th floor.
After I had a little
dinner, I called some of the suppliers to inform them of the hotel room
number and remind them of their call time. Then Mike called and we
talked on the phone, so excited and tensed, for tomorrow is our big day!
After that, I've set the alarm, talked to God, had my prayer then went
to sleep.
28
- I was so excited to fetch Michael at the airport. He texted me
early in the morning that he was on his way to the airport. But oh no,
his flight was delayed! I started to panic but he was able to pacify me
and made me sure that everything will be alright. The delay was caused
of a mechanical failure with the plane. Well, at least Mike is safe.
They checked in at the airport hotel and their flight was re-scheduled
tomorrow with ETA of 3:00am.
25
- It's Christmas all over the world. Yeah, we're happy although Mike
and I are far apart.
23
- Went to Angelo's for Ate Min and Mom Amy's fitting and also, to
pick-up all of the gowns.
22
- Was able to talk with JanVisuals for the widescreen rental.
14 -
This day marks our four years and 6 months of a wonderful relationship.
Next month, we're husband and wife!
12 -
We started decorating the souvenirs. Thanks to the help of my parents!
10 -
Paid the marriage stipend in full. Yahooo! Also went to Tamayo's and was
able to discuss and finalize the set-up and seat plan. We just have to
do some editing. Afterwards, we went to Quiapo to order the souvenirs.
Then went to buy lace and ribbons to decorate our souvenirs. What a tiring day but we were so happy to accomplish so many things
today.
09 -
Thanks to the help of my Mom, she went to Quiapo with my Dad and went
home with a lovely chime. And what do we got? A souvenir idea! Also,
Mike's sis arrived. My parents handed to her the invites for their clan.
03 -
During the stormy days, I printed names on the invites and also printed
more of those site maps.
29 -
Showed Mike via YM! our AVP and he liked it too!
28 -
Finished our AVP. Will just do a bit of editing.
SiteMap Version 3.0.
27 -
Finished the sitemap version 3.0.
26 -
Started to name a few of Michael's invites... doesn't have the list from
him yet. Also sorted out pictures for our AVP. Still need a lot of our
baby pix! We're so cute... hehe!
24 -
Went to San Agustin to have our misalette approved. And it was! Hope we
can start the printing in no time.
23 -
Sent the second alteration of the invite to Mike in Japan..
22 -
It's just now that I was able to pick-up the additional invites we
ordered due to a hectic sked. Whew!
19 -
Sent the invites to Batangas guests courtesy of my parents. Also called
Bayview Park Hotel to check on our pencil booking with them.
17 -
Started to name the invites. And the list goes on and on and on...
16 -
Sent Michael the invites to be distributed in Japan. Wish I could also
send my self that easy. =)
Flower Girl Lizeth. Maid
of Honor Kate's gown plus straps.
15 -
Kate and Jaime were already done with their fitting when we came. Too
bad I wasn't able to take pictures of them. Lizeth had her fitting too.
Yahey, we're almost done with the fittings!
14 -
This day marked our 53rd mont hsary! Since we're miles apart, we just
talked on the phone, had chat with video and audio conference at YM.
Thanks to YM!
Invitation Envelop.
Invitation Wrapped-Up.
13 -
Yahey! We were able to pick-up the invitations and ordered the
additional set.
11 -
We went to San Agustin to submit our wedding bann, permit and
list of sponsors. Yehey! we've completed the required documents already!
Bridesmaid Dyca's gown
fitting. Mom Amy's gown.
Afterwards, we went to
Angelo's for my second gown fitting, my Mom's fitting and also Dyca's. Was also
able to see Ate Min's gown and also Mom Amy's gown. The barongs were
already done and we were able to bring all of them home.
We also went to Recto to
check on the invitations. It looks so nice! We will be picking it up
this Saturday, the 13th. We ordered another bunch of set to include the
additional flowergirl Alisson.
Mike's Parish permit.
Wedding Bann clearance.
10 - Was
able to claim Mike's wedding bann and his parish permit. Hmm, see the
erasures, oh well, Mike and I just laugh about it comparing the wedding
bann fee of our parishes. You'll really see the difference. But we are
so thankful our wedding banns went out fine.
09 - Called up our
respective parishes and our wedding banns are ready for pick-up. Was
able to claim my wedding bann and my parish permit. I also
got a copy of our parish bulletin which published the marriage banns
including ours.
San Agustin and Villa
Immaculada SiteMap. Intramuros Map.
08 - Was able to
edit the sitemap for the church and reception. Will post the most
updated one if there was such.
04 - Mike and I
discussed so many thing about our wedding. We're getting more and more
excited. Was able to edit and update some of the wedsite pages.
Dolly also had her fitting
earlier that day.
03 - After taking
along rest, we went to Recto for the second proof reading and submit our
picture and dedication page. No more corrections so they will start
printing it except for the dedication page which we will proof read
after two days.
02 - What a happy weekend holiday! We went out of town from 29 of
October. We went to Batangas, La Union,
Pangasinan and Baguio to visit our relatives.
30
- Had a visit again with our couture with Kate and she had her fitting.
An hour earlier, Maryloid and Mary Jane dropped by and had their
fitting. Wasn't able to see them.
29
- Yehey! We were able to have our fitting and guess what? I've lost 3
inches on my wait line. Jona was also with me and had her gown fitting. I'm so happy coz the gowns looks so
great! I love the color and it made us slimmer!
After
that, we went to Recto to proof read the invitation. Have
a bunch of corrections and will be having our second proof reading after
the All Saints Day holiday.
28
- Just had our wedsite updated. Also had a phone call from our couture
that the gowns are ready for fitting before they start with the beadwork. Excited!
Also,
received the measurement of our flowergirl, Jasmine, thru text message
by her mom and forwarded it to our couture.
27
- With my parents, we went to Recto to scout for our wedding
invitation. We were able to negotiate with the Bridal Shop, thanks to my
mom! We also went to Dangwa to check with Florist Mr. Boy Mahusay although our
schedule with him was still the next day. We were also able to negotiate,
again, thanks to my mom!
26
- Finally, we were able to finalize our principal sponsors and
entourage. Tomorrow, we plan to go to Recto to have it printed.
Marriage License. Blank
Marriage Certificate.
25
- I was so excited to go to Taguig CityHall to claim our Marriage
License. Yehey! I got it! Good thing my dad noticed that they had our
address wrong, they also indicated Mike's address in mine. But they were
able to settle it.
23
- At last, I was able to finish and upload our wedding website. This
day marked its publication on the web. Also, I was able to finish
editing and
uploading our prenuptial pictorial photos. See them at the
photos section.
Secondary
sponsor, Jaime, was also able to have her measurements earlier that day.
Departure at the airport.
17 -
Oh gee, Mike had to go back to Japan on this day. So we went to the
airport and had a dramatic moment as he depart for Japan. Sniff.
Wedding Ring.
Before
that, we were able to get our wedding ring. That's the exact ring you
also see on top of the pages. Both has 5 diamonds, white and yellow
gold.
16 -
We went to Our Lady of the Poor Parish to post my wedding bann and
for my parish permission for me to marry.
Final sketch for Mom Amy's
gown.
Mike also had his barong
measurement with his nephew Kim, our ring bearer. We also forwarded the
measurement of Mike's Kuya and his Dad, as well as the picture of Mom
Amy's gown idea and for Ate Min with a slight difference from the other
bridesmaids.
Pre-Cana Seminar
Certificate.
After which, we went
to Batangas for our Pre-Cana Seminar. We learned so many things that
prepared us on our marital life.
15 -
We went to Christ the King Parish to post Mike's wedding bann. After
that, we shopped for Mike's shoes for our wedding. Since this was the
only time we were free, we went ahead for a date.
Engagement Ring.
14
- Yehey! This date marks our four years and four months of a wonderful
relationship. We submitted our documents and had our canonical interview
at San Agustin with Fr. James Uy. Also on this day, we had the
second food tasting with Tamayo's, this time with Mike and my parents.
We also had our Prenuptial pictorial with our photographer LouieAllan
and also, a trial make-up with Ross Regala. Before the pictorial, Mike
gave me the engagement ring. Oh wow, so lovely! See the prenup pictorial
pictures at the photos page.
13
- With Mike's cousin, Kuya Bernard and Ate Marlene, we went to the
Supreme Court to visit our to-be ninongs and ninangs. After which, we
went to Sta. Cruz to scout for our wedding rings. We were able to look
for the one that is perfect for us.
12
- We applied for our marriage license at Taguig CityHall. We also
attended the marriage counseling seminar and family planning seminar.
From the airport.
11
- Mike arrived at the airport! Yehey! After fetching him, we just
dropped his things at their home and proceeded to our to-be-ninong for
our check-up and also to tell him about our wedding and his being ninong.
After which, we went straight to our to-be-ninang dentist also to tell
her everything about it. This was the start of a long and busy week for
us to arrange all documents and wedding details that we need to settle
together.
09
- My brother and Lizeth, flowergirl, had their measurements. Yehey, two
more measurement to go!
07
- My GodDaughter Dyca, Bridesmaid, had her measurement. After which, we
went to Dangwa to scout for a florist.
02
- Bridesmaid Jona, all the way from Batangas, and Maryloid, flowergirl,
were able to have her measurements.
· SEPTEMBER
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21
- Had a visit from Sarah, a good friend of ours back in college. Good
timing since I was trying to contact her days before since I want to
have one of her daughter to our flowergirl.
18 - Had another
visit to our couture and my maid of honor, Kate, had her measurement. We
also finalized the fabric to be used for the entourage.
Sketch for my Mom's gown.
16 - My parents both
had their measurements, together with Dolly and Mary Jane, our secondary
sponsors. We discussed my Mom's gown and also, the gowns
for the entourage.
Idea for my wedding gown
(except for the back details).
Sketches for the gowns of
Flowergirl, Secondary Sponsor, Bridesmaid, and Maid of Honor.
11 - Yipee! Had my
measurement for my gown. Also for Ate Min, one of our Bridesmaid. We
also forwarded Mike's Mom measurement. We discussed the entourage's
gowns, compared the swatches and was also able to choose the barongs for Mike, our fathers, his
brother - bestman, my brother - groomsman and Kim - his nephew, our ring
bearer. We Later, we went to Tamayo's to tackle about the reception set-up and other
details.
05 - Finally, we have
decided what will be our color motif:
peach
and
burgundy.
We were able to
book and pay the reservation for Villa Immaculada and Tamayo's which are
our reception and caterer, respectively. Read more about the reception
and caterer at the reception link.
My ID at the Wedding Expo.
After that, we went to The
Wedding Expo at The Fort and there, we were able to meet Angelo's
Barongs and LouieAllan Photgraphy and were also able to book and pay
with them the reservation fee.
03 - Day one. This day marks the first day of our wedding preps.
We paid the reservation fee at San Agustin Church. Read more about the
details at the ceremony page.
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