Wedding Theme: Old Hollywood Glamour

Was thinking of using this theme instead.. hmmmm....

Mood: vintage Hollywood glam

Palette: blush pink, pearl white, Oscar gold, tuxedo black 

Wedding Coordinator

I personally haven't met Thoffy yet but I trusted the bride-to-be's from Weddings@Work so I decided to book them. Read a lot about them especially positive reviews from happy brides. They said, every penny is worth it when it comes to Thoffy. I can't wait to meet him on July. :)

Photographer [Ceremony and Reception]

I saw Pear Berry Studios in one of the wedding websites that I've encountered while researching for my own wedding stuff.  Got a good deal from them so we decided to get and booked them as our official wedding day and prenup photographer. We transacted with Mark Selga. He worked under Dino Lara for a year and now set up his own photography studio, the Pear Berry Studios.

Below is the package that they offered to us:

Engagement Session
Service of 3 photographers (unlimited shots of the event)
Hi-Res photos (raw and edited) in DVD
Prenup Photo AVP
Onsite Photo AVP (SDE)
8x10 40 page Black Leather Album

Freebie:
16x20 Blow-Up Print

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See some of Mark's photo under Dino Lara below

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We're excited to see what ours will look like.:)

See the rest of Pear Berry Studios portfolio here.

Principal Sponsors: Duties in Detail

The typical Filipino wedding is characterized by the long line-up of ninongs and ninangs or the godparents. Their names appear in the invitation under the heading "principal sponsors." According to Rita Neri's The Essential Wedding Workbook for the Filipina, "ninongs and ninangs are senior men and women, preferably married, who are either family members or close friends of the couple's parents."

Ninongs and ninangs are expected to serve as the couple's second parents or counselors especially when the newlyweds' parents are no longer there to guide them.

According to the Bride's Maids and Co.'s Veil, in the Philippines, the social status of the wedding is dictated by its line-up of principal sponsors. Hence, it is not surprising that prominent personalities are often asked to be a ninong or ninang. Neri adds that it is rare for a Filipino to refuse to be a godparent not only because of the honor that goes with it but because it is considered unlucky to do so.

The law requires at least two wedding sponsors or witnesses. Veil suggests two to four pairs of principal sponsors for small weddings while larger weddings can do with a maximum of six to eight pairs. After a couple has finalized the line-up, they are advised to personally invite their soon-to-be godparents, a phone call or letter just won't do. Principal sponsors are also expected to grace the despedida de soltera.

Maid of Honor: Her Duties in Detail

The maid/matron of honor is part worker bee, part emotional lifeboat. Chosen for your energetic, get-the-ball-in-motion qualities, you should also remember that listening to the bride, making her laugh, and offering emotional and logistical support are also part of your honor attendant package. Here's what's expected:

Before the wedding:

Be the leader of the female entourage members — the bridesmaids and flower girls.
Help the bride in drafting the guest list and addressing the invitations.
Accompany the bride in sourcing out the wedding suppliers.
Inform the guests where the couple has set up their bridal registry.
Host or organize the bridal shower.
Help organize the rehearsal dinner or despedida de soltera. Make sure that the entourage members are in full attendance.

During the wedding day:

Make sure that the bridesmaids and flower girls are properly made up and have their bouquets.
Assist the bride as she prepares in her room.
Make sure that no wedding accessories are left behind before leaving the house or hotel.
Fix the bride’s veil, gown, bouquet and train before and during the ceremony. Carry the bride’s purse, if any.
Assist in the signing of the marriage contract. 

At the reception:

Help welcome and assist the guests to their seats.
Collect any gift envelopes.
Make sure the bride eats something at the reception.
Make a speech honoring the couple. (optional)
Help the bride change for the honeymoon and pack her bag.
All throughout the preparations, always be the shoulder to cry on, to present a patient ear and assure the bride with warm hugs and soothing words.