Bambi and Francois

It was a French wedding! We are always fond of doing weddings of say a Filipina and a foreigner. This time for Bambi (a filipina) and Francois (a frenchman).

Bambi contacted me while I was in the US. We were highly recommended by her good friend, Mimi Abesamis (thanks Mimi!) to be her on-the-day wedding coordinators. Upon exchanging emails with her, I knew from the start that she's a very hands-on bride. In fact, she sent me numerous checklists that I have to review each of those and make sure to understand all the previous planning she did with her family and friends.

Met with Francois about 3weeks before the wedding and I was suprised to know that he's not very new here in the Philippines. In fact, he already live in our country before for 3 years. He was accustomed to Filipino ways. How can I tell? He knows how to send sms messages!

The meeting with Bambi prior to the wedding was fruitful. Was able to finalize all the details with their reception happening in Hyatt Regency Manila. We took care even booking the rooms for Bambi and Francios and Bambi's families prior to the wedding.

Francois was well supported by his family and friends with about 20 warm bodies from France who came for their wedding. It was a challenge talking to them cause not all of them are fluent in English. But it was a nice experience.

The wedding was wonderful. A lot of family and friends complemented us for a job well done. It was heartwarming for us. Even the French delegation was congratulating us!

Preparation started early as 9am. We had to follow our timelines for pictorial. Transportation of all foreign guests should be taken cared of. Ceremony in San Agustin Church started on time. What do we expect from that church anyway? We have to clearly follow their rules. The foreigners had their pictorial at the ruins after the ceremony. They enjoyed their time there. Thank God, the weather cooperated.

The guests were then greeted in Kundiman Room of Hyatt Regency Hotel for cocktails. Champagnes were overflowing. What a good way to partner it with pritson! Madrigal Singers sang about 12 songs during the cocktails making a grand welcome to all the guests. After an hour, guests were ushered already to the main reception venue, the Sampaguita Ballroom at the penthouse.

The couple's friends, Jen and Arnaud (bestman) were the hosts for the evening. They did a great job. Arnaud was so funny during his ceremonial toast and even made the guests laugh more with an AVP he did for Francois.

Both parents of the couple said their worthy speeches. Wishing Bambi and Francois a lifetime of happiness in marriage. Two of their principal sponsors also shared some words of wisdom. Their first dance was a choreographed waltz. Bambi and Francois had a great time dancing. They were joined by their parents after. Of course, the traditional prosperity dance were also included in the program so the French people can also join in that Filipino tradition of ours.

Party time was from 9pm till 12mn. They really danced the night away. We left them after ensuring that everything has been turned over and everything has been accounted for. That was almost 12mn already. They were still in the dancefloor. I guess everyone enjoyed the entire day.

Bambi and Francois, thanks (merci!) for making us part of your wedding. Thanks for saying that we made your day "perfect!" We are honored to be of service to you. Congratulations and Best Wishes!

For slideshow of their pictures, you may view it from the site of Mimi and Karl...(thanks for letting us borrow it)

http://show.fotogra.ph/fx-bambi