Ento Gowns

Days Left: 9 Days as of today

Yey, I got my ento gowns 9 days before the wedding. I'm happy with the results of the gowns and the fit on them.

Here's the pics of the gowns and the inspiration:

(for my bridesmaids)

(for my Maid of Honor)

(for my secondary sponsor)

(for the flower girls)

The link of my post regarding the details on our ento gown supplier:

http://colormyworldteal.blogspot.com/2011/07/entourages-couturier-check.html

I'm so excited to see the the results of our wedding already but I'm a bit nervous as well... :)

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

1st prenup shoot

Days Left: 10 days as of today

Before our old school closed, we asked permission to have our prenup shoot there. We asked some of Charles' officemates to be our photographers. :) So here it is... :) Well some of it though.

HMUA: Ainna Hernandez (my cousin)

Photographers: Billy Cuevas & JR Aguirre

I love it... :)

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Hotel (after) - - - - Check

Days Left: 11 days as of today

When I saw at w@w that there is a 50% off on all the room rates at Richmonde in Eastwood I immediately told Charles about it. The following day we went there to check it out. First we went to the hotel but the only promo they have is for the long weekend only. When we went back to Eastwood Mall we saw a booth of Richmonde regarding their Promo. To make the long story short, we bought 2 GC worth 3,000 each with breakfast for 2. And I got confused so I have an extra GC worth 4,ooo with breakfast for 2. So I'm selling my extra GC.

We will check-in on Sept. 11 then check-out is on Sept. 13... :)

Room Type: Superior Room

Worth: 5,700 nett

(Can't wait for this much awaited rest day)

* I got the picture from Google

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Hotel - - - - Check

Days Left: 14 days as of today

FINALLY!!!!!!!! 14 days left before the Big Day and we have decided to book Hotel Rembrandt for our Wedding preps... :)

We booked 1 Deluxe Room for Charles.

1 Family Suite for me.

1 Executive Deluxe after the wedding.

We are thinking of changing hotels after... :) Thanks to a friend we got a good deal.. :)

*All Pictures from Google

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Pre Nup with B.A. Studio - - - - Check

Days Left: 17 days as of today

Last July 30 we had our indoor prenup shoot at BA Studio. Even though it was a tiring shoot we had fun doing it... :)

Sneak Peak on our Prenup Pics:

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Unique Topper - - - - Check

Days Left: 37 days as of today

The night after we talked to Sir Ceasar of Hearts and Bells. I immediately went online to look for a unique cake topper. After hours of researching and looking for the most affordable one. I came across to this site.

http://claylandshop.multiply.com/

http://www.facebook.com/claylandshop

She uses polymer clay for the toppers and other charms that she makes.

What is Polymer Clay? (according to Wikipedia)

Polymer clay is a sculptable material based on the polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It usually contains no clay minerals, and is only called "clay" because its texture and working properties resemble those of mineral clay. It is sold in craft, hobby, and art stores, and is used by artists, hobbyists, and children.

Polymer clays all contain a basis of PVC and one or more of several kinds of liquid plasticizer.^[1] Pigments may be added to the translucent base to create a variety of colors, along with small amounts of kaolin or white china clay or other opaquing agents where opacity is desired. Mica may be added to simulate pearlescent and metallic effects.

After 2 days of messaging back and forth and passed the order form. I made it official by depositing the Down payment.

ClayLandshop

Email Add: claylandshop@gmail.com
Sun: 09239845674
Red/Smart: 09384053451
Globe: 0927-7715959

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Flowers - - - - - Check

Days Left: 63 days as of today

As per schedule Charles, Lara (our coordinator) & I went to dangwa to visit the Florist that lara recommended.

When we went to the shop the owner, Ate Lanie, showed us some pictures of the bouquets and set up in the church that they made. We started envisioning the flowers/bouquets for the ento since I don't know what I want yet for my bouquet. She showed me every flower that she is saying or suggesting. Beforehand I told Lara that I don't know anything about flowers that's why I asked her to accompany us with the florist for her help. So the two of them combined their powers with everything. They just show me pictures for me to see what is what. When we agreed with the flowers to be used for everyone including me and also for the church. Ate Lanie started computing. Lara immediately said "Ate major major discount ha, may isa pa akong kasal na dadalin sayo" we all laughed and she didn't hesitated with the discount. Thank you ate.

So here's our output:

Bride - handtied with Hydrengea blue & Green Carnations.

MOH - 2 stems White Calla Lillies

2 Mothers - Wrist with carnations and gerbera

7 Ninangs - Wrist with Gerbera white & Botton Mums

4 Bridesmaids - Pomander with White Botton Mums

3 Secondary Sponsors - Pomander with white Botton Mums

4 Flower Girls - White Botton Mums in Tin Cans

Church:

8 pcs - Tree with Pomander for the aisles

2 pcs - One sided for the aisles

Freebies:

Loose Petals

Throw Away Bouquet

Car Bouquet

Offertory

We just need to ask the Church if what time they can set up and if they have swags available.

Thanks for all the freebies and the Major major discount.

P.S.

Ate Lanie I will not forget the free bridal bouquet for Lara for her wedding, 38 pcs handtied tulips for her bouquet. :)

Details:

Budget: Just right.

Comment: Lot's of freebies... :)

Jubilee's Flower Shop

492-52-10

0916-2744351

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Entourage's Couturier - - - - Check

Days Left: 69 days as of today

Finally after months of searching. I found a gown maker for my girls. I went to Circle C (Congressional Ave.) to talk to a gown maker we saw there. Unfortunately it's not on the same spot anymore, so I thought maybe they just moved. When I was going down the escalator I found this tarp about a certain Gown Maker. So I waited for Charles downstairs. Then we went to the the Gown maker. I showed him/her the gowns for my girls. She gave me a reasonable price. When we went home I PM'd my girls regarding the rate and the gown that they will be wearing. When everyone answered "okay" and some of them are excited asking when will be the measurements. We went back to the designer and gave him the go signal. Now we will have the 1st measurement on July 9 at my house.

For a gown maker here in quezon city he have a fair price, so instead of going to divisoria for a gown maker I chose him because he's near our house so I can easily go at the shop and check for the gowns.

Another supplier down... :)

Details:

Budget: Long Gown Php 1,500 - 1,800

Flower Girls Php 850

Comment: He's not that enthusiastic but he will lay you every swatches option you can use.

I Jacinto Gowns & Barong Shop

2nd Floor Section 8 (Near bingo)

Circl C mall congressional Ave. QC

0930-9471181 Look for Sondy

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

CENOMAR & Birth Certificate - - - - Check

Days Left: 69 days as of today

These documents are hassle free. I just asked Charles to call NSO and gave some info then we paid at Metrobank. That's it. The Birth Certificate came first after 2 working days. Then the following day the CENOMAR arrived. :) Very Hassle Free.

(Our Birth Certificate & CENOMAR)

(Good to go)

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

DIY: Our Quirky Rosary Cord - - - - Check

Days Left: 77 days as of today

When I finally finished our wedding cord, I immediately showed it to h2b. He's really impressed of what I did, because at first he can't picture it out. Every time I buy something bit by bit for the cord like the initials and the crucifix he kept on asking me "what for?!" This has been a trial and error project for me. At first I don't want to use pins because I'm scared it might get caught with my gown or h2b's barong but when I tried to use a thick nylon it's too heavy, so I just used the pins I just made sure that eveything is intact.

Excited much to post this DIY... :)

(L-R, top-bottom)

(our motif beads, pic 2-4 trinkets, pic 5 initials and crucifix, my trusty and rusty pliers and long nose)

Steps: (Hope you understand this)

1. Insert the pin into the beads. If there's an excess on the pin you can cut it using your pliers.

2. Twist the other end part of your pin. Secure your eye (the twisted part of the pin) to make sure that the other pin that will follow will not be detached.

3. Insert the other eye of your beads to the first one. Until you form a chain. (It is easier for me to finish a set of "eye-bead-eye" before I put another set than doing a few sets then removing the eye to connect to form the chain)

4. Continue making the chain to form at least 50 inches before you connect the chain to a trinket of your choice.

5. Do a second chain by doing steps 1-3.

6. Connect your chains or rosary, if you prefer it more, to a ring or a trinket of your choice.

7. Secure every eye that you make just to make sure that everything is in place and will not fall off easily.

I bought the beads and the trinkets at Welmanson. The crucifix I bought it at St. Paul in SM North and the letters in a bead shop I forgot the name it's in Trinoma. The other materials like the pins and the pliers I have it before when I use to do my own earrings, but they have it at Welmanson as well.

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Entourage Gift - - - - Check

Days Left: 91 days as of today

Since we have a school themed wedding we want to incorporate at least what we can with our theme. So Charles & I decided to give "Bag tags" for our entourage.

(our bag tags, it is lacking one more tag)

When we got the Bag tags Charles wanted to get his already and use it. :) Excited much. Again sorry for the blurry pics I just used my phone cam. I'll just update the pics soon.

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)

Invitations - - - - Check

Days Left: 91 days as of today

We got our invitations this morning. :) As in this morning like 8:30am. :) You can read my blog here: http://colormyworldteal.blogspot.com/search/label/invitation

But that was just the layout & I think it was missing something. but when I put the wordings already and when we saw the final print out of our Invitation. We just loved it. H2b is so proud of my work. :)

Here it is. Our Final Invitation.

(Our Invitations)

(Front and back)

(Main Invites & Our Insert)

(Insert)

Sorry for the blurry pics. When I got the invitations I instantly took pictures of it.

Can't wait to put it on our DIY envelopes and give it away. But for sure I will keep one and haveit framed for us to remember the most special day. :)

That's it. Till Next Time.

Happy Preps... :)