less than 3 months to go!

Yesss... Less than 3 months. But still a lot of things to accomplish!

a) Marriage License! and my NSO birth certificate. Being the kuripot that I am, I refuse to simply call-in and wait for the delivery of my birth certificate... It's P315! But how much will it cost me, anyway, to go to NSO and get it myself? 'Cos if I'm not going to save much anyway, I'd rather save myself the trouble of red tape.

b) Souvenirs for guests - I am having second thoughts on the photobooth. Ate Glady said that if we are going to have one, then it has to be placed outside. So either risk the rain, or rent a tent.

c) Cakes! This one I am excited about. I'm thinking vanilla cake? Marble cake would be yummy, too. Can't wait for the cake-tasting!

d) Invitations! Ack!! This has got to be prioritised!

e) Other wedding paraphernalia -- like, deciding if we'll have traditional flower girls, ring and arrhae bearer? And if yes, what are the kiddos going to wear?


A lot more stuff to do, but these are on the top of my list. Boy, oh, boy. Sure hope we can finish everything on time!

interviews and measurements

2 things, as I said in the Subject Line.

First, the Canonical Interview. We were so delighted to get to know the priest who will soon marry us. Fr. Jesus Pol, OP. We're trying to guess at his nationality-- I was thinking Polish? Apparently he's been here for a long time. He taught at the Aquinas School, and was Parish Priest for a while in the 1980s. He's a very good Tagalog speaker, and we didn't have a difficult time warming up to him. Good thing we passed the interview! Apparently, this particular priest declines if he feels the couple is not yet ready for the married life. Whew!

Next, measurements! We went to sir Paul's last week, but he was just so busy... And he had to go out of the country. Finally, Nay sent me a message, asking me to meet her at the shop, Thursday morning. There was no electricity! But he was there, so we discussed what I wanted for the dress, and he took my measurements! First fitting in August! I can't wait to see it! Well, first, I was just discussing the dress that I saw, I didn't want to show him the dress I found on the internet, 'cause: 1. I didn't want him to copy it exactly, he can give his own interpretation to it, and 2. I didn't want to offend him. But after some discussion, (and 1 design which was good, but he wasn't completely satisfied with) I felt I wasn't being articulate in describing what I wanted, so I finally showed him the picture. The print-out included some of the styles and designs which I was choosing from. He saw 2 things he liked, put two-and-two together, and voila!! My wedding gown. :) Shame that he had to put aside the 1st design, as I also liked it, but in his own words, the 2nd (and final) design, is cute. I am so excited, he is so good. I can't begin to guess how I'll look in something that is "cute". hahaha My golly my waistline is 2* and 3/4 when he measured it! Cmown. It doesn't look it, does it? Better get in shape!!

bolero, anyone?

Need one. What do you think?

aling naty's sisig and my wedding gown

Some XXX miles later, on a street somewhere in Angeles City, Pampanga (or was it Clark?), while eating the original Cabalen sisig (freshly chopped, with lotsa lotsa white onions!!), dinuguang pata, assorted chicken parts (ass, heart, etc), glass of cold pale pilsen for the boys and San Mig Light for me, and somekinda roasted and toasted peanuts --- Gegs and I finally decided on the styling of our wedding. With the help of course of none other than Tito Ga. :))

It's true, why would we be afraid to stand out from our guests, its our day! :D

So now I have the style of my gown, and we now know how we could tie-up our looks (with a little help from tito Ga). I can't wait!

for the mothers of the bride and groom...

I am actually uploading all these pictures for the sake of convenience. So I can show them my "research" anytime, anywhere (that there is internet connection, that is.).

So... imagine the tops paired with sexy jeans and heels. What say you? :D

scratch the previous post, i have a new set!

Hmmm.. What to do, what to do?

what to do... what to do...

Hmmm.. Grecian?

Hmmm... But will it look good with Scarface? :D

the Groom's attire...

Guegma found his "look" for the wedding.


Scarface, anyone?

finally! Church is officially booked!

 After months of hemming and hawing... We finally went to Sanctuario del Sto Cristo yesterday, 15 June 2010.

We accomplished the application form, submitted our Baptismal and Confirmation certificates, and paid the full amount for the church. Our Canonical Interview is scheduled for 10 July. Our Pre-Cana is on 10 October. Ü

We fell in love with the Church! I love the chandeliers and the stained glass windows.. I love the walls... The church is simple and elegant. We're just so glad our date was still free, even if it's kinda late already, and most churches are booked 'til December. Good thing our wedding date falls on a Wednesday. Ü The church is kinda big for what we initially envisioned, but it's okay. Plus, we noted that parking space is ample.

Ours is an afternoon wedding, 3:30 PM. Now we can start on the invitations! Next stop: Cafe Ysabel and meeting with designer. 

                                                                        Church facade

                            This is the view from Parish office, going back to the parking lot.

                                                                        Altar ceiling.

                                                                de guzman - fernandez Ü