A Wedding for Ish

Baby Kobe my stress reliever

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:12:00 +0000

My fiance's Uncle gave us an early wedding gift. It's a puppy yey! They gave us a Shih tzu pup and we named him Kobe "kow-bee" since my fiance's favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant. He was only 1 month old when we got him. It's true that puppies shouldn't be apart from their parents or mother's until 2 months, but Kobe's case is different. Unfortunately Kobe's mommy "Twiggie" is seriously sick and baby pups can't go near her. Mommy Twiggie only breast fed her baby pups for a week and the doctor advised the breeder to just have the puppies bottle fed instead since mommy Twiggie is not in a good condition.
Having Kobe is good, especially for me since I've been a little stress for these past few days. We only have a month to go before our big day and just before we had baby Kobe I've been thinking and worrying a lot. But when baby Kobe came things go slowly, I don't worry that much anymore. It's like having a real baby since he's still a baby he can't eat solid food yet. We bought him milk and feeding bottle. We also went to a vet to have him checked by a doctor. The doctor have him "dewormed" and he did some tests and vaccine. It's not easy to take care of a puppy. You should really put time , effort, money and love of course.
Baby Kobe stay's in my fiance's house during the weekdays and my soon to be mother-in-law is so kind to take care of him like a real baby. She even wakes up in the middle of the night just to feed baby Kobe since he should be fed every 3 hours at that time. From Friday to Sunday night Baby Kobe stay with me.
Baby Kobe is now 1 month and 10 days , I can see his development and I'm really enjoying his company. I can also say that my fiance is so supportive of me and I know tha he loves baby Kobe like I do. We are planning to have baby Kobe wear a tuxedo on our wedding day. Of course he should be present in our very special day.
He's like my stress reliever from all the stress I'm having.

Me while watching baby Kobe take a nap

Baby Kobe web cam shot with my fiance

4 weeks and 3 days

Preview of our official unedited prenup

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:50:00 +0000

Last February 14 we had our prenup with our P&V Smart Shot Studio. Our photographer is Mr. Zandro Quimson. It was a Photo & Video E-session. We really had a great time with their team. They are very professional and I can see that they really know what they're doing. They are also fun to work with, they are very kwela and everything so we never had a problem posing on the camera they made us feel comfortable. We used 3 sets of clothes for this shoot so it was kinda tiring but fun at the same time.

We already received the pictures and we should choose pictures to be use for our guest book, avp, tarpaulin and TY cards but we have too many pictures to choose from so we are having a hard time choosing because they all look great!

So here are just some of our pictures taken in Intramuros, (Balluarte de San Andres and Puerta Real):

Expressing yourself "Freely" by blogging

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:32:00 +0000

Blogging is a way for anyone to express themselves freely. It can be in any form especially if it's a personal blog. Blogging is also the best way to advertise and to be advertised by others for free in terms of being reviewed, it can be a specific product or services provided by a particular suppliers. Even big establishments and companies are being reviewed by their clients and clients-to-be. Having a personal blog can serve as a diary or an online organizer by the owner where in she can write her experiences freely for her to see her accomplishments ( wedding in our case ) while in the process of her preparation and no one can tell her what not to write.
In my case I'm using my blog for my upcoming wedding. I'm really enjoying it and I don't care what others think of it (yes, I'm nonchalant about it). As long as I'm happy of what I'm doing I will continue to write. I will continue to write my experiences and share my personal opinions here in my blog and if anyone will try to tell me what to do, I have all the time in the world to write back, over and over (It can be good or bad) and I don't have anything to worry about since I don't have a name or a business to be reviewed by anyone I'm just a "blogger wannabe" right ?!?!? HAHAHAHA!!! and like what I've said anyone can express themselves freely by blogging...

Who knows it can be the start of a never ending blogging experience for you, for me, for everybody.... hihihihihihihi!!!

By : the BITCH-BRIDE-TO-BE ayt! hehehehe.....

For the little ones

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:31:00 +0000

We have a total of 6 kids for our wedding. We have 3 flower girls, a ring bearer and 2 more boys. They are our cousins , nephews and nieces. We already bought the boys outfit, they'll be wearing a white long sleeves polo (sleeves to be folded) with matching black vest and a tie. And as for my flower girls they'll be wearing a ball gown skirt dress with black satin belt and a black ribbon at the back. I'm sure they will look good on their outfit.

For the Boys

For the Flower Girls

Wedding Jitters? Cold feet? Whatever....

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:37:00 +0000

Today is the first time I cried over my wedding preparation. I don't know if this is one of the "cold feet" that brides usually feel especially when their wedding is near. It's like I have a lot of things to do, lot of things to think, but I don't know where to start. I even feel sensitive at times especially with regards to our chosen suppliers. When I hear bad comments about them I really feel bad about it. If only they know how I feel....
I've been preparing this wedding for almost a year now and I promised myself that I'm not going to be one of the "Bridezilla Bride" , but I think it's really inevitable. I'm not a sensitive kind of person, actually most of my friends even think that I'm the most insensitive person they know, but now I know that everything can change in just a snap. Believe me I'm trying my best not to let my tears flow but I couldn't especially when my fiance saw me, I just couldn't stop crying. He asked me why, and right there and then tears burst, I just couldn't help it hihihihi....
I know that this is part of our wedding preparation but I wouldn't let things like this ruin our wedding, especially the fun part "The preparation". I'm also ready to hear more negative comments but I can't promise I won't cry. I'm just lucky because my fiance is always there for me to support me all the way. I know in my heart that I 'm going to marry the right man for me... My bestfriend ... My love.... My forever....
So people can say anything they want to say I don't care eh.. ehh.. ehh.. ehhhh. eh....

Marriage License: Family planning seminar experience

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:47:00 +0000

We only have 3 months left to prepare for our wedding and we haven't filed for our marriage license yet. So last Tuesday we decided to file for it. To get a marriage license couples should first attend a family seminar in the city hall where either one of the couple is residing. It only took us almost 2 hours because there were a lot of couples who came in late. So when were finally complete we were ask to come inside the room per couple because they have to ask each pair some confidential questions like, if you are living together, if your pregnant at the moment or already have children and where you plan to live after getting married. Even the place where you are planning to get married is part of the questions that couples should answer.
So to make the story short the seminar began after the long wait. We first discussed things about documents , from the marriage license, marriage contract up to your soon to be children birth certificate which is I think very informative and helpful.

After about 20 minutes of NSO discussion , a woman about 40 to 45 years of age entered the room, and told us that she will be discussing family planning. She looks scary at first , but after introducing herself she began to discussed sensitive issues about human anatomy. Woman and men reproductive system to be exact. It was fun though . There were a lot of laughing and naughty thoughts from the couples. She also discussed, different kinds of contraceptives that can be use by the couples. It was a really great experience. So after 10 to 11 working days, we can get our marriage license yey!!!

Actual same-day edit of Kris and Flords

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:05:00 +0000

Same-day-edit video is an additional/extra service that P/V service provides. In our case we got our same-day-edit video for free, it's actually not included in the package that we took but since we booked them in a bridal fair they gave us a lot of freebies and discounts. It actually cost a lot so we're lucky that we have it for free.

Same-day-edit video or also known as onsite video is an edited video of what happen from the bride and groom preparation , to the church or the actual ceremony up to the reception. These are actually the highlights and we can also say the best thing that happened from the morning preparation until the reception. These videos are often being shown to the guest while their having the meal. It's very entertaining for the guests especially when they see theirselves on the big screen.

Pre-nup Pictures and Video of Kris and Flords

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:36:00 +0000

I already booked our official Photographers and Videographers as early as last year. I booked Smart Shot Studio because I've seen their works before and I'm very much impressed with it . They covered several celebrity weddings so I think we're in good hands.
We will also have a pre-nup Photo and video session with them this coming February, but we still haven't decide where to shoot. Anyways , our very good friends Kris and Flords just got married last November 30 and my fiance is one of their groomsmen. I asked for their permission to put their actual photo an video pre-nup session with East Digital Photography here.

Our 7th year Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:27:00 +0000

Today, we celebrate our 7th year together. I can still remember the day that I said "Yes" to him to be my boyfriend, it was in January 4, 2003 at Bed Rock Resto Bar in Malate Manila. We had a candle light dinner, since then it's been 2,558 days and still counting.
Some people say that the 7th year is the most critical year for couples, some say that this is the year where problems and trouble occur, it can be possible I guess, but for a relationship as strong as ours, no trouble or problem can make us apart.
So here we are celebrating our 7th year together, we had a late lunch at Conti's Restaurant. Here are some of our pictures taken while havin lunch at Conti's . Enjoy !!!

While waiting for our order ( 7 Fingers )

Still waiting....

For my fiance: Roast Beef in Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Ballottine for me

and for dessert... Mangro Bravo..... The best ice cream cake I've tasted ..

We were satisfied with our lunch, we didn't bother to have a big celebration since we need to save money for our wedding this April which we really are looking forward to....
Happy 7th anniversary to us!!!!!

Things to do for my wedding ...

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:47:00 +0000

I already mentioned in my other post that I already accomplished almost half of my wedding preparation but I still have a lot of things to do...
So here are the list of the things that I have accomplished and things to be done soon. ..

Things I've accomplished:

Church - INC Locale of Cubao
Reception Venue - The Oasis Pavillion
Catering - Lina Vitan Catering Services
Photo & Video - Smart Shot Studio
Hair and Make-up Artist - Makeup by: Jeng Sy
Photo Booth - Nice Print: Studio on Wheels
Wedding Ring - From Italy: Courtesy of my Cousin Ate Dulce
Wedding Coordinator - Your Events Coordination
Souvenirs for Sponsor's - Landmark

Things to be Accomplish soon:

Invitation - We have the layout design already we just have to discuss it with A and buy necessary materials

Documents -Legal documents, like marriage license and papers needed for the church

List of Sponsors - We need to complete the names of the primary and secondary sponsors for our invitation .

Entourage gown - We already have the materials needed for the their gowns but we still have to check it with the dressmaker who is also my fiance's aunt.

Bridal Gown - I already talk to my designer about my gown design and we'll start the measurements on February.

For little one's - Buy gowns and suits for the flower girls and ring bearer

Groomsmen - Decide on the groomsen's attire (The only job for my fiance)

Backdrop for photobooth - Ask Mya to do the design for the photobooth backdrop

Music - Make the compilation of songs /music on CD to be use for the reception: entrance, first dance, games & dinner background music. Buy blank CD's

HMUA - Send my HMUA an e-mail about my preferred hair and make up for my wedding day

Entertainment - Ask Ate Ivy about the band that will perform

Cupcakes - Inquire abount the cupcakes prices in Blushing Cupcakes courtesy of my fiance's uncle and aunt .

Meetings :

Catering - Final food tasting will be on the first week of Febuary

Photo & Video - Meeting on February for our pre-nuptial shoot. We still don't have location for our pre-nup.

Coordinator - I really have to meet my wedding coordinator Hencel so she could help me with my preparation, anyway I only got her on-the-day coortination services but it covers 2 months of preparation so she can still assist me. I have to set a meeting with her at the end of January

Designer - She'll take my measurements on February but I'm planning to meet her on the last week of January because I'm going to be really busy on February for sure.

Invitation - Meet Anthony one of my fiance's bestfriend who is also a web designer who promised to make our invitation and buy the materials as well.

Primary sponsors - Visit our primary sponsors.

Ahhhh!!!!!!!!! To many things to do so little time... I'm sure there's still things I forgot to put here but I guess I'll just figure it out eventually

Happy 2010 !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:32:00 +0000

2010 is a big year for me and my fiance, since we're going to have a new life together in this year as husband and wife (whooo.... goosebumps). We're feeling excited and nervous at the same time, but as long as we're together, I'm sure that everything will be just fine. But for now we will be celebrating our new year apart, but with our respective families. This will be our last New year celebration being single.

New life ... New Beginning... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!

Marriage License Requirements in the Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:51:00 +0000

We have less that 4 months to prepare for our wedding but it seems like I still have a lot of things to do despite the fact that I already accomplished almost half of our wedding preparation.

Anyway, after this 2010 New Year celebration, we're going to file for our marriage license. Actually I wanted to file it as early as possible so that I don't need to worry about it, but I learned that the license is only valid for 120 days or else it will be invalid and you have to get and pay another license, so I have to wait until January to file for our license. By researching, I also learned that me and my fiance should file a sworn application separately for each license with the proper civil registrar. Another thing is that we have to wait fo another 10 days from filing before we can get our marriage license. I've also read in some article that one reason for the wait, is that they have to post the name of the person who are filing for marriage license in a bullitine board for the citizens to see... Why? I'm not sure if it's for real... hihihihi!!!

Here are the requirements in applying for a Marriage License :

* Original Birth Certificate : Certified True Copy of the Couple. This should be issued by NSO with respective registry number.

* Parent's Consent : For 18-21 years old ; and Parent's Advise For 21-25 years old. In the Philippines 18 years old is the legal age to get married but a written consent from their parents or gurdian is needed. While the contracting party from 22-25 of age should present a written advise from their parents or gurdian indicating that they are aware or the couples marriage. (We don't actually need this in our case, since I'm already 26 and my fiance just turned 29 yesterday).

* Certificate of Attendance : It's a kind of seminar or most commonly known as Pre-marital counseling and Family planning seminar. This should be conducted by the Division of Maternal and Child Health at the City Hall in the same municipality where the couple filed for the marriage license.

* CENOMAR "Certificate of no Marriage" (Singleness): This is to certify that neither of you have been married before. I'm not sure if it's really required because I read some thread that some couples didn't even use their CENOMAR . I still need to ask about this.

How low can you go...

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:01:00 +0000

I think I'm a modern bride but I still want to be traditional in a way. Recently I told my fiance that I want to wear a vintage veil instead of the traditional long veil, he said okay but he still insist that a long traditional veil is better and he said that he want something to pull up before he kiss me "isn't it sweeeeett...". So now I'm back to the traditional long veil, but it's okay because I can still be a modern bride by having a low back wedding gown. Since I'm going to have a trumpet silhouette, I think having a low back gown would be great...

How low can you go.....

Unique Invitation Wordings

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:36:00 +0000

We only have less than 4 months to prepare for our wedding. I've accomplished most of the important details but we still haven't figure out what kind of invitation we're going to have. We are planning to make a DIY invitation , since one of my fiance's friend "Anthony" who is also one of our groomsmen promised us to make our wedding invitation as his gift for us. But we will still give him an idea on how we want our invitation to be. I'm thinking of a simple but fun and unique invitation design and wordings.
So here are some ideas I saw in the net :

Another wedding gown Idea

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:10:00 +0000

I already talked to a designer last weekends and I'm still unsure what design should I have for my wedding . So here's another wedding gown idea I'm liking.

A cute E-wedding invite

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:52:00 +0000

This is exactly how brides feel about everything in preparing their wedding. I hope all grooms are supportive like the groom in this video (Like my fiance hihihihi!) Enjoy!

Sample Pre-nup by: MYA

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:12:00 +0000

Last weekends we had another sample photo shoot in The fort. It was actually after my fiance went to their project nearby. On our way home we saw this abandoned construction truck / bulldozer in the middle of the field so we took the opportunity to take some pictures. Actually there was a lot of construction workers watching us while were shooting but it was ok because Mya did a really great shots of me and my fiance and we really had fun!

Here are some of the pictures Mya took:

Capiz Shell Wedding Souvenir

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:56:00 +0000

Our friends Kris and Florj is getting married this coming Monday (Nov. 30). I'm so excited to be part of their special day. Anyways 3 weeks ago we went out with this couple to look for their sponsor's wedding favor and have a bonding time together before they finally tie the knot. Actually they are going to give their sponsors a Coffee Table book, but since they can't give it right after their wedding they decided to give them something instead.
We saw this cute Capiz shell dancing woman figure to give their sponsor's that they will surely love.

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noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000

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Fabric Search for my Bridesmaids Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:29:00 +0000

I finally choose the perfect dress for my bridesmaids. My bridesmaids consist of my very close friends, niece, soon-to-be-sister-in-law and cousins. I may say that my bridesmaids are so "maarte" like me anyways, since I'm going to have a black and white motif, I want my bridesmaids to have a unique black and white dress. I already have the design but I won't show it yet.. hehehe... I really love my bridesmaids dress, I even want to have one for me...
For my couture, I'm going to have my fiance's aunt to make the bridesmaids dresses for me... She's been a dressmaker for a long time and I'm sure that she's really good and she can make my bridesmaids dresses pretty. Thanks Ditse!
We went to Divisoria the other day to buy the fabric and other things to be use for the dresses. It was Wednesday and it wasn't so crowded like weekends but still a lot of people go to Divi even on weekdays.. I love going to thrift market to buy stuff that's why I was so happy to be in Divi.
Oh another story, when we finally reached the place in Divi where fabrics are being sold for a very low price, there was this two mothers, they are like in their 40's or something they were buying fabrics too for their daughter's prom. One of them asked me what kind of fabric are we going buy and I told them it's Chiffon, and they asked me as well on where am I going to use it, I told them it's for my bridesmaids, they were shocked and asked about our wedding motif, I bravely told them that I'm going to have a black and white motif for my wedding as I showed them the picture of my design that I printed. They were like, "really?!?!? the design is really nice , but don't you have any other color in mind to replace the black?" and I was like "No, that's is our motif (with a sarcastic smile)" . But actually that is what en joy about this wedding preparation. Having an unusual motif like black and white can make people shocked and think... I just love the look on their faces whenever they hear that we're going to have a black and white motif... hehehehe....
Again, I'll say it again, and I won't be tired telling this....
THIS IS MY WEDDING, I CAN DO WHAT I WANT AND I WILL HAVE IT MY WAY! (ooopsss.... Translation again: This is OUR wedding, We can do anything WE want and WE will have it OUR way. )

Here are some of the pictures I took from our trip to Divi:

Wedding Suppliers Update 2

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:34:00 +0000

I finally booked "Your Events Coordination" as my on-the-day wedding coordinator. I've been eying them since I attended a bridal fair that was held in Trinoma several months ago. They are actually new in this business but they already booked several weddings. I decided to booked and paid the down payment through bank. Their head coordinator is Hencel. She was once a bride too and I guess she knows a lot of things about weddings and I'm looking forward to work with them. Anyways here's a quick update on my wedding suppliers.

Here are the list of my contracted wedding suppliers:

Reception Venue : Oasis Manila Pavillion

Catering : Lina Vitan Catering

Photo/Video Coverage : Smart Shot Studio

Photo Booth : Nice Print Studio On Wheel

Hair and Make up Artist : Jeng Sy and Carlan Make up Artist

On-the-day Coordination : Your Events Coordination

Sponsor's Souvenir : Home Decors (Trinoma)

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:00 +0000

Here are some funny wedding bloopers I got from the net. It's actually not funny if it's going to happen on my wedding day... Hope not... Anyway enjoy!!!

Vest For My Groomsmen

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:00 +0000

My original plan is to have my groomsmen wear a suit since I want them to be really formal. But considering the weather on our wedding day which is actually summer season in the Philippines, I can imagine them sweating and feeling uncomfortable because of their suits, so I had a change of heart. But I don't want them to wear the usual "Barong" that most of the groomsmen wear because it's very typical and will definitely not compliment my motif which is Black and White. So I decided to just have them wear a black vest match with a white long sleeves and I also want them, to have a uniformed black and white stripped slim tie if possible. I think they will all look good and more comfortable with a vest. It's also a good thing because I want my groom to be the only one to wear a suit or tuxedo so there will be a distinction, anyways he's the highlight of this event of course next to me hehehe....
Some might say that the groomsmen might look like a waiter or an usherette in a movie theater, but as for me if they know how to bring themselves not to look like one it's impossible to be one. Anyways I'm the bride, this is my wedding, I know what's best for my wedding , and I'll do it my way.
(TRANSLATION: I'm the bride of my GROOM, this is OUR wedding , We know what's best for OUR wedding, and WE will do it our way. hehehehe)

Just an idea on how they should wear the vest :

My On-the-day Wedding Planner

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:12:00 +0000

A wedding planner is a team or a group of people who are a valuable aid when it comes to planning your special day. Bridal consultant or wedding coordinators are the tittles that is usually use in this kind of profession. You may choose from different kinds of wedding coordination depending on your needs. There's usually 3 types of coordination, these are "Full coordination" , "Semi-coordination" and the most popular "On-the-day Coordination".
Full wedding coordination usually starts from 6 months to 1 year before the wedding. These includes almost all of the wedding preparation. From planning the budget, church search, reception venue, appointments with various suppliers and even assisting little wedding details. These kind of service or planning is popular for overseas brides who needs someone to make the foot work for them. These is also the most expensive service among the 3 coordination.
Semi-coordination is done when the couple have already signed contract to various suppliers and vendors but still needs assistance to take over the details and make necessary follow-ups for their most special day.
Finally, the On-the-day event coordination. This is the service that we need since I'm a hands-on bride and I want to make all the decisions for our wedding (I mean "us,we,me and my H2b" hehehe). This service is done when the bride and groom already signed contracts with their suppliers but would like someone to oversee the wedding day arrangement and make sure that everything that they worked for will run smoothly and stress free specially for the bride.

In my case we booked Your Events Coordination and I took their on-the-day wedding coordination services. I first met Ms. Hencel Barrio (The head coordinator) last June in Trinoma when they joined a bridal fair. Since then I've beem eying them because of the services that they offer. Their coordination includes 2 meetings before the wedding day, it's 2 months before and 2 week before the wedding. Their service also include the following:

Wedding Checklist and templates to guide the couple in preparing for their big day.
Supplier Coordination
Wedding preparation Assistance at the dressing venue.
Church Processional Management
Guest Reception Management
Gift registry management
Program Management
Pictorial flow management
Technical check-up and reception venue management
Games facilitation, including props and prizes
Album / Signature frame turnover facilitation

Freebies :

Place cards for Presidential Tables
5 Coordinators (1 Events Manager, 1 Church Manager, 1 Reception Manager, 1 Brides Assistant and 1 Staff)
RSVP Services (via landline, e-mail and sms services only)

I'm really looking forward to work with them. I'm hoping that they can really help me and make me a stress-free bride on my wedding day.

Filipino Wedding Tradition

noreply@blogger.com (Ish D) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:11:00 +0000

These are some of the Philippines wedding traditions and fact that we practice and follow.

In the Philippines, the groom/groom's family usually shoulder most of the wedding expenses, but these days most of the couples share expenses instead specially now that we're in great recession. I think more and more couples are being practical.

Rice grains is used as confetti after the church ceremony. But it's now being discourage and replaced with flower petals instead.

The month of June is known as the wedding month but according to research the month of December until early January is the most popular months for weddings.

The couple don't arrive in church at the same time. The groom should always be the first one to be in church and the bride will follow after several minutes. The bride will just stay in the bridal car until it's time for her bridal march.

Unlike in other countries, brides in the Philippines prefer to have their wedding gowns custom made than buying 2nd hand or also known as off-the rack gowns.

Marrying couples have a few pairs of ninongs & ninangs (godparents) to stand as principal sponsors/witnesses in the ceremony.

The couples release a pair of doves as a sign of peaceful and harmonious married life