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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

Wedding Gown: Lu Moreno Link: https://www.instagram.com/lumorenocreations/ Peso Power (Booked October 2023): Starts at Php 35,000 (wedding gown), plus add-ons for additional skirt, lace/beads etc. Lu Moreno was a LIFESAVER. I had booked my wedding gown designer 10 months before the 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…


Wedding Lights & Sounds + Quintet Band Reviews

Artuz 101 Link: https://www.facebook.com/teamartuz101 Peso Power: Starts from Php 8,000 (basic ceremony) and Php 20,000 (basic reception), then you just keep adding from there… Expect to spend significantly more with all the bells and whistles! To be honest, we didn’t Read more…


Wedding Photographer and Videographer Thoughts and Reviews

Tips for myself if I could redo my wedding (1) When choosing your photo & video, definitely start with what kind of shots you have in mind (bright & happy, cinematic, moody etc). This will allow you to quickly narrow Read more…


Arocarria – Tagaytay Garden Wedding Venue Review

Arocarria Link: https://www.facebook.com/arocarria/ Peso Power (Booked January 2023): Php 215,000 (for 8 hours use of the entire venue – garden + ballroom) + other add-ons (you have to pay additional if you want to use other areas – e.g. additional Read more…


Hair and Makeup Suppliers: A review for Chinita brides

Hair and Make Up – the one I dreaded booking the most. I have ZERO experience with hair and makeup. No idea what looks good on me, no idea who are the good HMUA, have sensitive skin and scalp (I Read more…