Cabuyao-Garcia Wedding (October 13, 2007)

It's been a while since the last time we did a wedding in their church, Nuestra Senora de Gracia. The church still stands on it's magnificent facade that dates hundred of years back. It still very perfect for pictures. Joan had a bridal preparation in Peninsula Manila. It was a refreshing site to see the renovated rooms of the hotel. It was a light atmosphere during the preparation as the suppliers were all friends...

Make up by Madge Lejano. I'm glad to see her again after her operation and I'm glad that she has recovered so fast. She did a very good job with Joan. The bride looks stunning.

Photos by Mimi and Karl. Of course, pictures were great. Though I haven't seen the pictures yet posted in the blog...where it is Mimi? I don't have anything to snag tuloy. Well, sorry cause I don't have pictures from this wedding. I'm the coordinator and not the photographer, hehehe. Mimi promised me she'll send me some.

Videos by Threelogy. Again, these boys lighten the mood during the preparations in the hotel. Just seeing them, natatawa na ako! Peace brothers! Gandahan nyo ang AVP ng anak ko ha!

Wedding Gown by Veluz Reyes. Oh, and she just came from Sydney pala...di man lang ako nakahingi ng pasalubong! But again, Veluz did a very nice gown for Joan. It's perfectly fit for her and the design is perfect for her personality.

It really very important that suppliers present during a wedding know each other or even friends with each other. Cause with it, everyone knows already what to do, what's next and even how to approach things. With just a blink of an eye, we can easily understand each other. Of course, this doesnt say that we can't work with those we haven't worked with yet and that we have preference. It only means that it is mostly an advantage if people in a room know each other.

In the church, we had some concerns re the spot coolers that the couple rented to be placed in the altar. Apparently, when the supplier arrived in the church in the morning, they weren't allowed to set-up yet as there was still another wedding before us. Also, it was brought to my attention that they won't be allowed to plug in for electricity in the church as the personnel would want us to bring our own generator set. Joan and John only rented 2 units but the supplier was generous enough to send 5 units just incase the church will allow. It could have been cooler if all 5 were placed but only two were allowed. I had to convince Allan of NSDG to allow us even for just 2 spot coolers and will just pay extra for the electricity. In the long run, he agreed. Just the same, I asked the couple if the spot coolers were a big help to ease the heat inside the church. They actually barely felt it. Well, it was practically humid also that day and with just 2 spot coolers, it may really be hard to compete with the temperature inside the church. Nevertheless, it was a beautiful wedding. We pretty much started and ended on time.

The reception was held at Blue Leaf in Mckinley. It was my first time to do an event there. Personnel were pretty accommodating during our meeting with them a week before the wedding. The place has a big potential. It was well-lit with high ceiling that could be perfect for drapings. The place is enclosed in a glass providing a view of the garden on the side. It was also my first time to work with the caterer. I had to tell the account manager from the caterer re my feedback for the slow service during the cocktails. I also have to call their attention re the quality of the tiffany chairs they provided. I had to talk to the operations manager of Blue Leaf, Mr. JC Sandejas to inform the caterer about it. Well, they said that the tiffany chairs are really due for repainting since there's a lot of chip offs already. I hope it's really gonna be soon. But their food is just great, very sumptuous.

The reception program was very light-hearted. Mallory Cosio hosted the entire program. All the traditionals were pulled up in the first part including first dance, cake-cutting and even the games for bouquet and garter game. Everyone roared when Mallory asked the groom to dance his way to Joan to get the garter. Good thing, John was so participative and didn't have any hint of shyness that time. Everyone had a great time. The game was a highlight even if it's just as a simple garter basketball and pass the bouquet games. There were lots of friends who participated.

The onsite AVP from Threelogy was indeed a highlight also. It captured the happiness in John and Joan's eyes from preparation and the overflowing emotions in the ceremony.

To John and Joan, cheers to a happy marriage...