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5 Tips for Everyone Planning a Wedding

So first of all, I loved my wedding and look back on it with immense fondness. I mean what’s not to love right? I married the love of my life, and got to start our married life together in the Read more…


Wedding Videographer Thoughts and Reviews

Always choose a videographer that you feel comfortable with. Josh & I wanted a videographer that would blend into the background and just capture the feel of the day. No need for direction, just let us be. So honestly for Read more…


Juan Carlo Plated Caterer Review

The biggest chunk of your wedding budget will definitely go to your caterer (unless it’s a very small intimate wedding), so choose wisely. Make sure to taste test, make sure you have a good relationship with your accounts manager, AND Read more…


Wedding Coordinator – What to Consider When Choosing One

A wedding coordinator is KEY. You can choose to get a full coordination (meaning ALL supplier bookings will be coursed through your coordinator), semi coordination (typically this means you’d book the venue on your own) and on-the-day coordination. In my Read more…


Budgetarian Manila-based Chinese Host, Stylist, and Lights and Sounds Suppliers Review

Chinese host: Janelle Sy Link: https://www.facebook.com/janellesyyyy Peso Power (Booked October 2023): Php 25,000 (inclusive of 2-3 songs – mix of Chinese/English/Hokkien) Full disclosure, Janelle is a family friend and I was very happy to support her in her hosting career. Read more…


Tagaytay Wedding Stylist, Chair and Tent for rent – Supplier Reviews

Stylist: Cicero Events and Flowers Link: https://www.facebook.com/ciceroevents Peso power: Roughly Php 150k for ceremony and reception styling. Note: Quotation will depend on your pegs – mine was very simple! Inclusions: Bouquets: 1 Bride, 2 Mother of Bride/Groom bouquet (for ceremony), Read more…


Wedding Invites, Monogram and Ring Engraver Suppliers Review

Wedding Invite: Neonovelties Link: https://www.instagram.com/neonovelties/ Peso Power (Booked May 2023): Starts at Php 120 (3 sheets of 6 x 9 inch) + Php 20 (Chinese page) – standard package. Then we added deckled edges, copper foil, calligraphy, layout – which all had Read more…


Wedding Attire Supplier Reviews – Bridal Gown, Prep Robe, Entourage Gown, Mother of Bride Gown, Barong, Customized Shoes

So the first step when planning your wedding dress is to get a rough idea of what kind of design you want, and whether you’d want to go RTW (ready-to-wear) or have a dress custom-made for you by a designer. Read more…


Tagaytay Wedding Food Reviews – Lechon, Pizza, Cake, Cocktail Bar, Crew Meal

Josh & I are foodies and we wanted THE BEST FOOD & DRINKS for our guests. Below I’ve listed out our main cocktail food and drink suppliers, plus the crew meal for my entourage and suppliers as well. Unfortunately I Read more…