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Suppliers Review: Anna's Chocolate Fountain

2017-01-12T11:05:00.000-08:00

Rating: óóóóó (5 stars)

Peso Power: 1,500 good for 50 pax

**Contact info below***

Mark and I was supposed to have our DIY candy buffet at the reception, but since Great Eastern Hotel is so fond of the corkage fees, we had to let it go and decided to stick with our edible wedding favors (Oatmeal Cookies).

Due to my "wants" of having sweet desserts on our wedding day, I never stopped myself looking for a supplier that offers affordable dessert but do not forgo quality. Something that is worth paying for.

I learned about Ms. Anna’s Chocolate fountain thru Sulit.com; but was kind of hesitant to book her at the first time. I am really not a big fan of online ads – but thankfully, she was able to deliver everything more than what we have expected. They were very punctual, and would always keep you updated, and would not force you to book them or pay the deposit fee right away even if you have only pencil booked them.

I can still remember when I got really tempted about her affordable rates; I immediately sent her an email asking if we can book her for our wedding. If I can still remember, that was mid-February. I promised to pay the deposit fee a week after we have communicated, but due to other commitments, I wasn’t able to pay it. I was already thinking that she has already canceled our reservation, but come May, she asked me again if we are still interested to get her services; and so we did.

I am glad that we booked them; and since the reception program started a bit late, SOBRANG mabenta ito during our wedding day. Haha! Alas, we weren’t able to see the attendant and try the chocolate fountain. Chocolate fountain has been a part of my frustration most especially that I am really into chocolates. There’s something about chocolate fountain that really makes me giddy. Sayang talaga! We may not have booked the grandest package that Ms. Anna is offering, but then she really offered a very great service! If ever we would have another event, I’d surely book her and taste the chocolate fountain na! (not the fountain ha) J

Email Address & FB Account: annabellesebastian@yahoo.com

Mobile Number: 0917-2525351 & 0933-5022280

Contact Person: Anna Sebastian

Suppliers Review: Norly Dizon (Emcee)

2017-01-01T11:06:00.000-08:00

Emcee: Norly Dizon - óóóó (4.99 stars)

Peso Power: 8,000

Norly is such a good host and gee, he sings very well. He was able to manage our program very well even if started a bit late due to Makati day. Just imagine, he crunched the entire program for 2 HOURS! The only reason he is lacking 0.1 star was because during the start of the program, he incorrectly said my name. LOL – which was actually just fine for me, but since this is our wedding, my mom had freaked out and immediately corrected him. Besides, most of the people who barely know me would call me Kristina, instead of Katrina.

He also gave us a free receptionist for booking him early and I can say that Ms. Lala was very helpful too. I believe she was the one who took charge of the music queue, registration and signing of the guestbook. They were both punctual and were already at the venue at exactly 4PM, even if the start of the program is not until 6PM.

What I also love about Norly’s services is that you can easily get in touch with him, not just via email but you can call or text him anytime.

Oh before I forget, he was able to convince hubby to do this garter dance which I didn’t know that Mark would be able to do so. LOL.

Grwm : Winter Formal/Prom 2016 - Dressesofgirl

2016-12-20T23:15:00.001-08:00

Suppliers Review: Ysabela Florist (Entourage Flowers)

2016-12-10T14:05:00.000-08:00

Rating: óóóóó (5 stars)

Rates undisclosed

One of the photographers thought this was my wedding bouquet
so they took a picture of it beside my Bride sign. Pretty, eh? :)

I consider Ysabela Florist as one of the most considerate suppliers we have booked for our wedding. They have revised our contract a couple of times, not because of me, acting as the fickle-minded bride, but rather the cost effective bride. :D When we first talked to them, Mark and I said that we are going to get the services for the church set up; then changed to reception set up. But due to the fact that our wedding expenses became more costly than what we have expected, Mark and I decided to book them as our supplier for wedding entourage flowers. After all, our package with Don Bosco and Great Eastern Hotel already includes the floral decoration.

I love the way how they made the entourage flowers, even my throw bouquet, where most of the people who went to my room before the wedding day, thought that my throw bouquet is my actual wedding bouquet. Even my mom, who isn’t a big fan of wedding bouquets, was really impressed with it, and she even wanted to hold it during the procession. The wristers they made for our female entourage were also beautiful. Though the colors they used didn’t match our wedding motif, it still looks really okay. Besides, I didn’t coordinate with them that much in terms of the colors and type of flowers they are going to use. I wasn’t really that particular with the colors, most especially that I do not have enough knowledge with the types of flowers. :D

Dressesofgirl.com Video Reviews

2016-11-23T19:49:00.000-08:00

I posted some dresses from a online seller - Dressesofgirl last month. Many girls ask me whether this online seller is reliable. Sure it is. I have found some Video Review for this website, and would be love to share their honest reviews with you. It is not just my opinion now. The beads can shining brightly in the sunshine or the lights. And the lines and the size are perfect, too. I fell in love with dresses at my first sight. Hope you girls would love it, too.

Celebrity Inspired Long Prom Dress Looks- Whimsical Prom Fashion Trends

2016-11-23T19:46:00.000-08:00

Have you ever watched what the celebrities wearing in the music festival? I really love the fashion trends sported by the celebrities when I try to find how to be desired-party chic in a long dress at my prom.

Flower crown is the fashion icon for the music festival. This flower crown look with a long prom dress would an absolute to-die-for look for any outdoor prom. It can match well with loose curls and romantic braid, or formal up-dos. I have seen many celebrities: Vanessa Hudgens (one of my favorites), Emmy Rossum, and Bella Thorne in these flirty look. I would be happy to turn all their red carpet styles to my own prom style.

Vanessa Hudgens is wearing dangle earrings. Most teen girls like my friends will choose a chandelier earring or a simplistic stud for prom. They will choose different styles according to the different prom dresses they are wearing. I have found a handmade bohemian chic earring for my whole look and try to stand out among the large array of the sparkly silver chandelier-clad lobes.

As I mentioned in the beginning, I plan to showcase my own style. Then, I found a fantastic fringe. These small accessories are totaling hot for this spring. I have added some fun fringe accents on my long prom dress to complete the whole prom look as its grungy hippie roots. It can still look good to dress formal with some hippie elements for my prom.

Aside from the nail art, I prepared a sparkly ring that could shine brightly under the lights. Many girls know to buy beautiful earrings, wrist cuffs, or statement necklaces. But few of them would choose rings the main jewelry accent for their prom. This idea is totally doable. I wear two statement rings and midi rings in colors that compliment my prom dress.

Do the trick with sandals. It is so nontraditional to wear sandals rather than heels as the girls may feel awkward when choosing a flat shoe. But not everyone could walk elegant in a sexy pair of high heels. So embrace the amazing and comfort sandals.

That would be all the tricks to help the teen girls to win the prom queen. Don’t forget to wear a dramatic lip. Go the boldest of the bold. Go big with a deep plum. Go daring with va-va-voom red, and even pastel orange!

Prom Tutorial: Hair, Makeup, and Dress! // Kat Winslow

2016-11-20T21:32:00.001-08:00

Teen Bloggers go bold yet vintage in a Long Prom Dress from Dressfashion

2016-11-20T02:44:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, I am Hannah, a teen blogger searching for my perfect prom dress now. Only the one who is going to wear a prom dress knows what’s in style and which prom dress would be trendy in 2017. I am a teen fashion writer, and I have been blogging for 5 years since I am still a little girl. This dress reseller Dressfashion reaches out me to ask whether I could share some experience about what’s trending now this year.

Now the prom season is not officially begun. But many of my friends have been looking for one thing already: long dresses – lot of gorgeous long prom dresses. I am shocked by all these stunning tulle prom dresses online. Many girls prefer classic & elegant style prom dresses, so this year, I am seeing elegance would be one of the prom dress trends. Long prom dresses with more structure and cutouts are much preferred by girls in my age. And the bright colors, romantic lace, and chic embellishments are so much loved by my classmates.

From my sharing and loving from my Facebook, Pinterest and weheartit.com, I see a return of more sophisticated prom looks. I am checking everything’s going on Instagram and Twitter. Some of the teen celebrity dresses are influencing our teen girl’s choices of prom dress and makeup. But sometimes, they look too hot for young girls. Some teens are extremely aware of styles and fashion, and pay more attention to, watch other people’s looks and turn them into their own styles. In fact, in my first prom, I chose a classic look and showcased a more feminine look. This year, I tried to find a vintage long prom dress inspired from the 1930s in a second-hand dress store. When I saw this dress at the first sight, I fell in love. It has a shining hand-beaded bead and the light pink color look like the first love bubbles. This vintage long prom dress will never be out of fashion.

I don’t want to choose a mini body-con prom dresses that are super tight and short. Prom is one of the most big, special and formal night for me. I would be love to choose a dress that can be remembered in the rest of my life. When I see girls wearing mini dress, I believe they are too informal for the special night, though they also tried to look good for that.

Colorful Weekend

2016-11-11T22:55:00.000-08:00

Hello, Darlings!

It’s already November now, and the holidays are coming. I am so excited that these holidays bring some of the best sales of the year. During the great sale, I have bought a Kindle to keep a good reading hobbit. And I absolutely love it. Anyone who would be love to recommend some books are much welcomed.

Have you ever noticed that the sale season has come earlier this year? When shop early, there are more styles and size to choose from. But if I wait to shop later, I can always get a better price if there is still the perfect size. When I choose a dark color dress, my husband always prefer to see me wearing pink. Last Saturday, I purchased two jackets at reasonable prices for the upcoming winter. The easy method way to match my jacket is a pink floral dress. Pink or blush is also my favorite color. This color suits me well, and easier to match other items in my wardrobe.

Time for Blings - Prepare for the New Year Eve

2016-11-08T19:03:00.000-08:00

When I was a little girl, I so look forward to the Christmas holidays and New Year Eva. It has about a month’s holiday waiting for me. The 4-week holidays seem to be the most cheerful time in the whole year.

The precious time at the end of the year always passes so quickly. I like the holiday because of that kind of feeling to be thankful and relaxed. And mostly, I love to watch most of the girls will dress up with big smiles for the New Year Eve.

Have you ever prepared the dresses for New Year eve? I believe the gold, red, and velvet colors are my favorite holiday dressing elements this year. And what would be yours? I love to wear all kinds of jeans all year long. But girls will never lose any chance to show off their beauty, like this time of the year, I have found a red long sleeve and backless prom dress for my New Year eve.

I prefer the light tone outfit when working in the office. But for my New Year, I prefer the red color. Whether here in Los Angeles really is sunny. With the bright sunshine, I choose a short one.

"Wear short prom dresses to match the warm weather" – That is how I feel. LOL. And I found a daring backless prom dress. It is easy to pair a sparkling high heel with it.

This long sleeve prom dress design has been very popular for several seasons — it can be worn for the Christian (no strapless, no two-piece), keep warm, and look stunning. The same style can be custom made in several colors, and this red one is my personal favorite.

Anyway, this online retailer has many prom dresses in some sort of a neutral color — not those really sexy, super-hot ones, though.

If you are willing to try the sparkly formal dress for the Christmas, I suggest you begin with this UK online seller— they have many gorgeous prom dresses that really stand out!

Suppliers Review: Picsteria (Photobooth)

2016-11-06T09:37:00.000-08:00

Photobooth: Picsteria óóóóó (5 stars)

Rates: 4,900 (3 hours unlimited printing, customized backdrop, free props and 1 attendant)

Mabentang mabenta ito sa guests namin & they really enjoyed posing in the booth!

Hubby and I found out about Picsteria during the Theme’s & Motif bridal fair but didn’t get the chance to book them on the spot. Few months after the said fair, I contacted them again, and ask if we can still book them with the rates they have offered us during the event. The owner was kind enough to accommodate us, and gave us the same price they offered on the fair.

To be honest, I had a hard time trying to get in touch with the owner because he seldom replies via email. I had to text him first and let him know that I sent him an e-mail just so he can send the information that I am asking from him. (like the updated contract and the layout of the backdrop).

Even if their rates are really reasonable as compared to other photobooths in the market, the prints are long-lasting and it doesn’t fade just like the others. The sample that we got from them during the fair still looks the same. Colorful padin =)

Too bad hubby and I weren't able to enjoy it as much as our guests did. We were too busy, and we only had 1 keepsake from them. ♥ I also wanted to have as much pictures with my friends during our wedding, but since we had to attend to our guests, I never had the chance to take pictures with them on the booth. :D

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016!

2016-01-04T01:12:00.001-08:00

My new year comes with happiness. On the first day of the New Year 2016, I come to witness the marriage of my friend Olivia.

Ten years ago, Olivia totally hated marriage, just like Max in Two Broke Girls. She might never imagine that she would marry someone then. But Frankie showed up and changed her. I am so glad that Olivia can marry to a man who loves her, heart and soul. Olivia smiles all the time on her wedding day.

And here are some wedding dresses UK we choose before her wedding:

These are totally different ones:
1.    The first one is strapless and mermaid. Olivia has an attractive figure and she should obviously put mermaid dresses in the first place. Only the mermaid silhouette can show up her sexy curves. And this one will not be too tight to make her feel uncomfortable. Besides, the exquisite lace applique really appeals to Olivia’s taste. The dress shows the wear’s elegance with a slight touch of royalty. So it takes some time for us to decide which one to choose.

2.    The second one is the ball gown without sleeves. Lace on the shoulders make the dress kind of vintage. And the designer chooses the ball gown silhouette to suit the retro shoulder details. And if you think it's an elegant style dress, you are wrong. The back part is partially transparent decorated with floral applique. The belt round the waist “reshapes” the body. So this one is really elegant front, and sexy back.

3.    The greatest characteristic of the third bridal gown is the ruffles below the waist. The silhouette is princess style. But the ruffle flowers make the dress like the ball gown. And I thought it was taken from the fashion show when I and Olivia first saw the dress. There are so many layers at the lower part. And the back is lace-up. Lace-up is always my favourite back detail.

4.    To me, the last one is the most fashionable one. The hemline is court train. All the layers are made of different fabrics including lace, tulle and fur. And the floral appliques are really amazing. Olivia and I love this dress even more after clicking the dress and seeing the pictures of the lace flower. Around the waist, there is a ribbon. But the only thing is that the colour is Ivory while Olivia needs white.

Although all these dresses are amazing, we still have to choose one. So here I have a question for you. Do you know which one Olivia chose? The first, the second the third or the last one.

And goodbye chics. Happy New Year!

I believe in pink

2015-12-21T19:36:00.001-08:00

Everything is good in the holiday except the bad weather. It’s raining SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY… It’s only a couple days away from Christmas, and then New Year 2016? What did you receive for Christmas gifts? I am definitely looking forward to my 4th Christmas after my marriage. We are so busy these days, mostly with shopping, dinner, and whatever you can think for enjoying the holiday. It’s been such a busy holiday season, and at the same time, we are so thankful for this holiday full of feelings of joy, love, and peace. I have been lagging on my emails and other social media update. Maybe I can get back into my regular routine after Christmas!

I have received a formal dress as a gift from one of my friends. That is surprising as I used to get presents like flowers or cosmetics. My friend has changed her job to MillyBridal,a wedding dress design company located in UK. They really have some masterpieces that I would be love to show you. The color I am in love with is the wedding dresses UK collection in pink rather than the traditional white. The other day I went to do my nails. I have chatted a lot with the two ladies sat near me, one a young girl in her early 20s, the other one a very old lady. At the end, we found out all of us chose pink colors for our nails! My point is, we love pink, no matter what age we are!

Pink wedding dress

Pink Flower girl dress

Pink Everywhere

“I believe in pink.I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that is another day and I believe in miracles.” —-Audrey Hepburn

Dinner Time

2015-12-08T19:17:00.000-08:00

The gardens south of the Yangtze River are the best under Heaven, and among them the gardens of Suzhou are the Best. These gardens are famous for their tranquil and serene environment, refined layout and exquisite Building skills. Lately I’ve been starting to feel as if I’m growing tired of Suzhou gardens. It feels as if we’ve been everywhere before and tried everything before. When friends come to visit, I find myself suggesting the same restaurants we’ve eaten at a million times. In the areas which I’ve been visited many times last year, the humble administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden my favorites. But I have started to feel tired and stagnant. I visit them and feel the familiarity of every garden, nothing or nowhere new.

Of course this isn’t really the case. I know that. One thing Suzhou could never be described as is stagnant – it is constantly changing and evolving, and new places, spots and eateries are always arriving. Chengpin bookstore has an opening ceremony last week. Walking down the shopping mall full of cute cafe’s and pubs with customers spilling out onto the streets, I started to feel that giddy excitement that comes with visiting somewhere new that you just know you’re going to love.

So I guess it’s not Suzhou to blame for being tired but us. This year, we’ve got busy. REAL busy. Time is precious, and any of it that is going spare comes with the added pressure of needing to be spent wisely and not wasted. We no longer seem to have the hours free to seek out the new or the exciting or the blink and you’ll miss it, and even when we do, we don’t seem to have the energy to enjoy them. Instead of being at the front of the pack – trying out the new places before anyone else has and passing on the recommendations to others – we’re at the back – taking those recommendations to make sure when, on the rare occasion, we do eat out we’re heading somewhere that’s worth our time and our spend. Life seems to have got in the way, and Suzhou has become just a place to live rather than a place to explore.

How Could There be Such Amazing Wedding Dresses in this World?

2015-11-11T22:59:00.003-08:00

This wedding dress is really really beautiful beyond words. How can I use those plain words to describe it? Beautiful? Exquisite? Sexy? No, it is more than that. It is the unit of all the amazing words in the world.

I am always fond of lace-up back details. Such back makes a simple style dress complicated and exquisite, suitable for any important events. The corset-like upper part reshapes the wearer’s body and shows the feminine curves, slimming the waist and exaggerating the bust and hips. The lace-up back also shows the wearer’s flawless skin. This dress could be made into strapless. However, with the spaghetti straps, that gown looks even more elegant and splendid.

How much I would like to just put the picture in this post. Then no excess words can hide the beauty of this wedding dress. And you, the best and prettiest people, can spend the time that you planned to read the post on enjoying every part of the dress. You might think I am crazy. Yes, this luxurious gown drives me crazy. I am in love with it.

The dress looks like the most beautiful garden. Blowing flowers are growing in full glorious bloom at the upside while other flowers flourish down. These appliques embellished at the gown are finely manufactured and look like real flowers. The tulle also makes the whole dress like a picture. The tulle is the river. Flowers float in the river and flows slowly with the water. This wedding dress is so so amazing.

There are many beautiful flowers on the gowns. Different from the former one, all the embellishments on this dress are white. The floral appliques are all over the gown including the waist. And the part I like the most is the neckline. The flowers at the top of the dress make the strapless neckline superior to all other strapless ones. I also need to point out that the dress has a train who may just be suitable for the first wedding.

A simple style wedding dress may appeal to most people. The covering on the dress is airy enough to emphasize the wearer’s beauty. This dress may suit for a beach wedding. The sea wind blows, and the gown flies with the wind.

This one may have occurred in your dream. Soft fabric, pure white color and pretty hair style.Now enjoy these amazing dresses by yourself.

A Glimpse of the Desirable Wedding Dresses

2015-11-08T00:59:00.000-08:00

Hello, chics! Here I come back again to talk with you about some charming wedding dresses.

You might know I am a wedding dress addict. I love all kinds of beautiful wedding gowns even though I have been married. I enjoy searching for beautiful wedding gowns at free time. Sometimes I wish I were still a young girl so that I could wear a new wedding dress. Now wedding dresses are becoming more and more beautiful. The wedding dress designers add some really attractive elements to the dress to make the wedding gowns unique and shining. I can’t stop my wow when seeing these dresses.

Lace, the forever in fabric for wedding dresses, is the most important icon in a wedding. We do not know why such a little piece of clothing can have the magic to make one common dress dreamlike. Lace appliques blossom like flowers around the brides or the brides-to-be. Lace flows when the wearer moves or the breeze comes. What a beautiful scene! So how ladies resist the temptation of lace and lace wedding dresses?

Sweetheart neckline perfectly shows the sexy body line of the brides. With the ribbon around the waist, you absolutely show the best look that day. Such a dress which reshapes the figure in a perfect way is even better than a one-month weight reduction program.

Ha-ha. I suddenly find that all the wedding dresses I show you here have a train. A wedding dress with a train looks classic and kind of vintage. No matter the sweep, the chapel or the Cathedral, the train satisfies your needs to be a princess in your wedding. Imagine that you walk slowly to your man with all the guests’ eyes on you. Your wedding dress touches the ground softly. Isn’t it amazing?

However, the train is not suitable for all brides. Brides cannot wear wedding dresses with a train for a vow renewal or a second wedding. But do not worry dear. Here is another amazing choice from Millybridal!

Tea length shows vaguely your thin legs. Unique neckline shows your sexy collar stone but suggests your elegance. Ribbons around the waist perfectly embellish the wedding dress.

These are all my favourite wedding dresses I have found these days. If you have your opinion, please do not hesitate to tell me. I am more than happy to know more charming wedding dresses UK style.

Top Dream Wedding Dresses that won’t cost a Fortune

2015-11-04T22:07:00.002-08:00

When searching for my dream wedding dress, I find some affordable bridal gowns to solve an age-old budget dilemma that every bride-to-be may experience. These gowns here are gorgeous yet at cheap prices. It is the most important wardrobe decision to make when choosing the right gown. I have suffered the panic and the pressure when searching both online and in-store.

I find many online retailer that offering gorgeous bridal gowns for traditional shapes and styles (many under the £200 mark, if you can believe it).

If you're going for a bohemian wedding theme, there's some '70s-style boho dresses that would perfectly compliment a milkmaid braid or a relaxed fishtail plait. For more boho wedding inspiration, check out this new collection launch from Millybridal.

Alternatively, if you're planning a beach wedding abroad, I would be love to include some stand-out summer dress-styles, with luxe floral applique or lace layering.

Millybridal has some show-stopping designs that I am loving.

Without compromising on style, these low budget bridal finds give even the most sought-after designer wedding dress names a run for their money.

Here’s a wide selection of the hottest wedding dress offerings, and they won't break the bank either.

For more wedding inspiration, check out the gallery of wedding dresses UK.

Top 10 Gorgeous and Sexy Wedding Dresses From $100 to $500

2015-05-28T20:57:00.001-07:00

Hi Brides-to-be,

I have mentioned a lot from my previous posts about finding an affordable yet gorgeous sexy wedding dress as it is the top thing in my wedding to-do list. The 10 wedding dresses may save your time and relieve some pressure. Finding under $500 wedding dresses out here. Read on!

I want to share something classic, gorgeous, with little sexy elements.

A fairy tale hot wedding dress

The extremely long train looks dreamy from every single angle. I found this stunning wedding dresses that fit the bill. The ruched bodice will look good both in photos and in person. This gown features an embellished sweetheart neckline and a mermaid tulle skirt that glitters. Why not have a try?

A classic cap sleeve wedding dress

Strapless isn’t your only option when it comes to sexy bridal gowns.A lace top with backless design feels equally major and never a bad thing. I really like the goddess look.

Goddess wedding gown

Many of the celebrities in the Met Gala red carpet show wear see through gowns. The shoulder and top part design is inspired by Kim or Rihanna's sexy see-through gown. But this dress is much more classic, and much appropriate for a wedding day.

Lace Lace Lace

If you have your heart set on lace or look for totally girly on your wedding dress. Then this dress would be the perfect fit. This lace-covered fit-and-flare dress with long sleeves shows off your shape and will wow all the wedding guests.

Lace again

Hollywood stars have been working on backless sexy look on the red carpet. Lace wedding dress with open back design can work for your big day, too, and you don’t need a celeb bank account to make it happen.

A train-accented lace wedding gown

What do you get when you combine a off the elegant shoulder neckline, a luxury ruffle, and a romantic train? I can only say a world a-ma-zing! And cannot imagine how would I look like if I wear this dress. Will I look like a princess?

Full Tulle Gown

This gown is going to enhance your A-cup. It's never wrong with something plunging and lacy by just keeping the top fitted and sexily streamlined.

An easy, breezy goddess gown

Brides-to-be who are seeking for a more covered-up look for the church wedding should pay special attention to the neckline. Sheer, cap-sleeve details create a romantic yet but modest look.Kate Middleton also wear a lace wedding dress for her royal wedding. This is is improved with a open back.

A pre-accessorized goddess bridal gown

Dazzling beading covers all over the dress that would draw much attention. genius choice!

A sexy, goddess gown

This body-hugging sexy dress lets the bride show off her sex appeal.I love this dress most as I can never wear this dress for my wedding.

Hope you like the 10 sexy gowns I choose in this post. I would shall more in my next posts.

xoxo

Hannah

Happy Wedding Anniversary

2015-05-28T00:15:00.000-07:00

I have written something about our first and second wedding anniversary. It seems like a tradition to share something on the memorable day.

Youthful or inexperienced, I am learning to be a good wife and a good mum. I see decade-long marriages fail from our loved ones. Marriage is trying and growing together and growing to be a better woman is often uncomfortable or even painful. I have learned from the film Cinderella. “Be kind and have courage.” I am trying to be less selfish, more considerate, and always generously with love and kindness in our marriage.

When I think about the little anniversaries in our life, our first date, our first kiss, the first time we said “I love you”, I think I might enjoy these small markers even more than our wedding anniversary. These things are the things we’ve built everything on. And later, the first time I introduced him to my family; our first weekend away, our first fight.I of course don’t have most of these dates jotted down, but when I think back to them, I can pull them out of the depths of the past decade and recall specific details if I try hard enough. The skirt I wore. I can even remember what he write in the letter from him.

To have someone who sees you and gets you and accepts you, who has seen the very worst parts of you, who has been everything to you, and who has let you be you, to be the best you you didn’t even know was inside of you…that is a special, special thing. 3 years represents so much- hard work and good times (and bad times) and everything in between. It’s a period of great growth and change. It’s a deep, passionate, quiet, comfortable love. It’s holding someone in your arms, in all of their flawed imperfection, and saying “I see you. All of you. And I love you all the same.”
I am not going to write a blog post to show off the happy marriage life as happiness is always in the other’s eyes. Instead, I am going to write the little things I love and the small things that count.

Ahem, and so I’ll begin.

Dear Ethan (Cheng, Orange, Husband),

I love that you’re a good dad to Ivan, though he clearly likes me more than you. Boys love mama when they’re still kids. He is learning from you everyday. I am glad of that as you would be a good example.

I love that you drive me to and from work for three years.

I love that you don’t complain when I let my dirty or clean clothes pile up in laundry baskets or in our bedroom.

I love that you are good at cooking lobsters. And when you tell me not to eat all of them after you finish the cooking. (Wink)

I love that you do me a favor when I am carrying a heavy shopping bag.

……

I love that, for the most part, you get me.

Love,

Hannah

I received a bunch of red roses for the first wedding anniversary. I would be excited if I can receive a gift for the 3rd wedding anniversary as there’s no gift for the second anniversary. Keep your expectations to a minimum and you’ll be less disappointed that way.

Wedding Dresses 2015 Designs inspired by Emma Watson Red Carpet Looks

2015-05-22T23:53:00.001-07:00

From catwalk looks straight to red carpet outfits, Emma Watson is above all a question of style. This post is about to share the red carpet looks of Emma from the opening day. From my point of view, she actually likes doing her own makeup. Not saying she doesn't get help, but she likes natural beauty most, and only partakes in fashion for the joy of it, not to be trendy.

In 2010 at the Met Gala in New York

In 2012 at The Perks of Being a Wallflower premiere in Hollywood

Emma Watson adds a hit of texture to her ever-evolving style with this fun feathered skirt frock

Our Partial Wedding Time Line ♥

2015-05-11T23:26:00.000-07:00

My first article for August. Weeehhh!

Time flies so fast, and before we know it, it’s our wedding already. Since we’re complete with our suppliers, Mark and I decided to make a time line for the rest of the wedding preparations. And hopefully, we carry out these tasks without experiencing any problems along the way – most especially with the processing of our documents. I heard from a lot of B2B’s too, that acquiring a confirmation certificate is stressful to boot. There are times that the church where they had their confirmation doesn’t acknowledge or couldn’t find their records. So I am hoping and praying that we wouldn’t encounter such problems like these.

Time line:

August – mom said that she will take care of getting a copy of my baptismal & confirmation certificate.

September – request copies of NSO Birth Certificate; Mark’s turn to request copies of baptismal & confirmation certificate

- 1^st trial make up with our HMUA – (My HMUA will try different looks and check what suits me best; geeee I am so excited. I want curly hair!!!)

- Scheduled meet & greet of our families

October – meet up with the florist and visit the hotel so we can discuss the flowers that will be used to ornate the place.

-distribute Save-the-Date cards (granted that our Photographer will be able to do the layout & printing on time)

November – gown fitting for the entourage & for my gown too! =)

December – Interview with the priest at Don Bosco!!!

- Do layouts for invitations

January – meet up with Norly Dizon & our OTD to discuss the wedding program

February – submit songs to Velvet Musicale

- Layout for Photobooth

March – request for Marriage License & Cenomar

-distribute invitations; print misalletes

April – get the wines from supplier, buy accessories etc

May - RELAX! & of course, pay the balances! =)

- rehearsal

Obviously, the list isn't complete yet, and we still have lots of things to settle. But hopefully everything would turn out so well. We are so happy that Mark and I are beyond the wedding time line we have, and good thing, we started looking for wedding suppliers at an earlier time, so we don’t have to cram that much. For sure if I didn’t start looking for suppliers last December, wedding date would be moved at a later time – most especially that I am a fickle-minded bride ;)

Download link for wedding missalette

2015-02-16T08:59:00.004-08:00

Hello there beautiful bride-to-be's! ♥ It has been more than 2 years since my husband and I got married, and I still receive a lot of e-mails and inquiries regarding the copy of wedding missalette on my "wedding e-mail". There are times that I won't be able to reply on your e-mail or if I will, it might be too late already, so here's the link of the wedding missalette and wedding checklist that we used.

In case you want to post this on your own blog, please give credits to my wedding blog. ♥

Have fun and happy preps! Seize.the.moment.

Filename 2

Missalette with Page Guide

Wedding Checklist

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Please do let me know if you're unable to open the link. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at: katrinacalcantara@yahoo.com

Filename 2 – is the actual copy of our missalette

Filename missalete with page guide –you can use this as your guide J I’ve indicated the page numbers for back to back and front printing)

Kindly check the wording AND RESPONSES.

I'm officially Mrs. A already!

2012-06-08T08:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Ya'll!

Wedding's finally over! Thank you so much for all the support and for all the advices. Today, I am officially signing off as the certified bridechilla. Thank you to the thousands of readers and followers who have supported this blog.

To all the bride to be's out there, no matter what kind of problems you might encounter on your most awaited day, just smile and leave everything to GOD. Believe me, no matter how long you plan for a wedding, there will still be glitches no matter how much you try to stay away from it. But since my friends find our wedding perfect in their eyes, I will no longer share what really happened the day before and few hours before our big day. aha!) What's important is at the end of the day - you get to exchange vows with the man you truly love, in front of your friends and families and to the MAN up there! Cheers!

See below posts for our suppliers review ♥

Our Same Day Edit Wedding Video

2012-06-07T11:22:00.000-07:00

Sharing our same day edit wedding video ♥♥♥
Song: You're My Bestfriend
Artist: Queen

Kat & Mark SDE from Francis J Cataquian on Vimeo.

Suppliers Review: Zandels Mini Cooper (Bridal Car)

2012-06-06T16:30:00.000-07:00

Rating: óóóóó (5 stars)

Rates: 6,000 – 4 hours rent, Just Married Plate, Flowers plus a very nice kuya driver!

I didn't cry as i marched the aisle, but i cried before
i went outside the car!

It's not that easy to get outside of mini cooper most especially
if you're wearing a gown plus a high heeled shoes ☻

Two thumbs up for this supplier! My guests were amazed and stunned by our bridal car. Everyone wanted to take a picture of it. Though I am REALLY the star during that day, it was as if I am some sort of super sikat na artista (Sarah G, i suppose) hehe ☻. All the people on the road while we’re on our way to the church, would stop and take a picture of me. (or the car lang ata talaga) hehe. Kids and oldies waved their hands at me, as they see the bridal car along the stretch of Makati.

Added point was that kuya driver was really nice. He was very supportive and concern about my giddy feelings. I can still remember that he held my bouquet and hanky, because he saw that I am already experiencing heebie-jeebies due to over-excitement. Kudos to you kuya for the concern you have shown to me that day.