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This 2014 I'll be more faithful when it comes to blogging - again!  I will continue my existence in the world of blogosphere . . . with more courage, more pictures, more stories to tell and more passion!!!!

Best,

Cel

Your Events Customized Guestbook

One of the freebies I'd give my couples would be Your Events Customized Guestbook - a scrapbook type with DIY designs where guests would be able to give unlimited messages to the newlyweds.

Why do I offer customized guestbook for the couple?  

1. Signature Frame is an "old" thing for weddings - that means it's no longer the trend, it's no longer the "in-thing".  Personally, I never liked Signature Frames, as it is space consuming plus the guests have a limited space to write on their messages and of my personal question "what should I do to it after the wedding?"
2. I'd always tell my client-couple that majority of my couples do not allow their PRENUP GUESTBOOK for guests' sign-off.  Would you really want someone to write on those precious pictures?  Would you still be printing another copy of those prenuptial pictures?  Wouldn't it be great if the Prenuptial Guestbook is kept as a wedding album without any scribbled messages on it?

This 2 main reason gave me the opportunity to offer this DIY Customized Guestbook to my couples.  So there, make sure that all of you drop by at Themes and Motifs Wedding Expo on March 10 and 11 and choose the DIY Customized Guestbook as one of your freebies should you decide to book our services.

Below is a sample of Your Events Team DIY Customized Guestbook:

Best,

Cel

www.yourevents.multiply.com

Smart Shot's Zandro Quimson

Meet Smart Shot's Zandro Quimson - I've worked with him many times and as always he was a great company, has an eye for details and down to earth. 


I can't remember the many times we've worked together, few couples came to mind - he was there during Gerry and Mars Ilagan Wedding at Calaruega - Taal Vista, Francis and Alerie Andres' Wedding at Mount Carmel - Lights of Love, Joseph and Junel Balon's Wedding at St. James Alabang-Portofino Heights and most recently with Jeffrey and Magan Redulla's Wedding at St. Peregrine-Portofino Heights (just to mention a few).


He's got a strong personality but I believe behind that strong persona is one person who's burning with PASSION and DEDICATION to his craft!  Indeed, it is truly a privilege working with Kuya Zandro!

(P.S.  You may also visit his portfolio at www.smartshotstudio.com)

Best,

Cel

Wedding Cake - Groom's representation in the wedding

In a wedding, the BRIDAL BOUQUET is the bride's representation in the wedding.  That's why brides should be meticulous and must intricately choose the flowers and its colors to perfectly describe/represent her.


And to perfectly represent the GROOM in a wedding would be the WEDDING CAKE.  Although grooms are not that really hands-on during the wedding planning, they should still have a say to at least the wedding cake.  Here in the Philippines it's not a common practice that grooms would actually choose what design/color/size their wedding cake should be - they would always leave that decision to their brides.

The BIG QUESTION is why is the WEDDING CAKE the groom's representation in the wedding?  I made an analysis on this one and here's my opinion - 

• One wedding tradition is the Cake Cutting Ceremony where the wedding cake plays a vital role in it.  According to tradition, the cake cutting ceremony is usually the first task that married couples would partake in as husband and wife and during this ceremony it is the HUSBAND who will play a CRUCIAL ROLE in cutting the cake 
• The Groom needs to place his hand over his bride as a symbolism that he will be the HEAD OF THE FAMILY, the PROVIDER and the PILLAR OF STRENGTH.  The Groom is also the first one to give the first share of the cake to his bride as acceptance of his new role as HUSBAND and eventually as father to their future kids.
• It is also the GROOM/HUSBAND who will be the FAMILY'S PROVIDER wherein the wedding cake is a symbolism of such provision/blessing from God

Thus, my very expert conclusion that the WEDDING CAKE  is solely the GROOM'S SYMBOLISM in the wedding.

So to all GROOMS out there who will have the chance to read this blog prior to their wedding date, please do CHOOSE your wedding cake!!!

Below are sample wedding cake of my previous couple - beautiful and creative designs - enjoy!

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So if bride's can actually choose ecuadorian roses, tulips, calla lilies for their bridal bouquet, I guess it would be EXCITING and COOL if the groom's can actually choose what color/design/how many layers they would like for their wedding right?

Best, 

Cel

Wedding Coordinator's Digital Clock

Sir Nards and Ma'am Nessy's 50th Wedding Anniversary

A rare feat for a couple to reach their 50th Wedding Anniversary ... and it was a PRIVILEGE, an HONOR and a BLESSING to be part of ONE.

Sir Nards and Ma'am Nessy

I enjoyed the program set for that date.  It was truly enjoyable seeing both of them partaking in the wedding traditions - Cake Cutting Ceremony, Ceremonial Toast and of course, their Wedding Dance.  It was really fun and everyone was teary eyed during the AVP and even during their Thank You Message. It was touching when Sir Nards mentioned "Nagpapasalamat kami sa Diyos at umabot kami ng ganito katagal ..." and then everyone clapped.  Aside from the wedding party, it was also a reunion of the whole clan.

The reception took place at Amaranth Garden located at 3 Rd. 18, GSIS Hills Subd., Novaliches Q.C.. (Telephone Number: 351.7301).  The venue was perfect to celebrate this momentous occasion (Visit their site at www.amaranthgarden.multiply.com)

Thank you to Dra. Ria Trinidad for contacting me and giving me the OPPORTUNITY to host Mr. & Mrs. Leonardo and Dionisia Trinidad's 50th Wedding Anniversary and Renewal of Marriage Vows (Dra. Ria is the wife of Dr. Noel who is the son of Sir Nards and Ma'am Nessy)

The very beautiful Dra. Ria Trinidad who organized everything for her in-laws

And of course, the event was also successful with the help of the Angel Wink Coordination and Production Team headed by Ms. Love (my new found friend)...

And with this I pray that my husband and I would also reach this rare feat (crossing my fingers).  If not, I pray that God would continue to bless me and give me the opportunity to witness such wonderful celebration - indeed this one is a CELEBRATION OF UNENDING FRIENDSHIP, LOVE and of course, LIFELONG COMMITMENT.

I'm sure when Sir Nards and Ma'am Nessy got married first at Sta. Cruz Church, they both said " I wanna grow old with you"...

Best,

Cel

www.yourevents.multiply.com

HTV SR., my father - The SIXTH MAN in YOUR EVENTS TEAM -

June 20 is father's day.

This blog is about my father.  A Tribute to the SIXTH MAN in YOUR EVENTS TEAM.  I call him the Main Man, to go-to-guy in terms of logistics, transportation, set up troubleshooting, our team's driver, the events watch guard  and one of my inspiration.  He and my mother CPV are the reason why I have this business.  They are business owners - their business sent us to school, gave us food and made us who we are now.  It is because of them that gave me a different perspective about having my own business.

 HTV Sr. is proud Cebuano from the Villagonzalo Clan - he is the silent but ever reliable and supportive person that he is in all the events we had.  He was there when I started, whenever there's a wedding event, whenever I have meetings - he's always there.

Here is a picture of HTV with the limousine in Fernbrook.

HTV or "papa" as we call him and "tatay" as his apo's call him or "HTV" as his work colleagues and staff calls him, is a Construction Contractor by profession.  He may not be a licensed Civil or whatever Engineer but he has the knowledge and skills of an engineer, architect and manager combined - in fact I would say more - HE IS A LIVING PROOF THAT EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER.  He has the eye for every details and the greatest attitude - very kind in heart, compassionate, god-fearing and truly a good natured person.

I got my WACKY and FUNNY side from him - 

Here's one picture that shows our acting prowess hehehe... I am the real estate agent and he is my client hehehe ...

another acting that we did in one of the bridal fairs - I told him to act as if he was sleeping hehehe...

And as always this is his favorite photobooth shot - ala criminal shot hehehe 

He's a well-versed traveler which makes it advantegeous on our part because he knows every streets, every highways, every shortcuts, knows how to strategize in the road and the best of all - a very good defensive driver ...

and what I love most about him is that he is ALWAYS GAME - 

So I hope through this simple blog post he'll know that I am very privileged to have worked with him in my business, in all our events and in our life (I'm sure my team would say that, too) ...

More than that, I am proud to say that HE IS MY FATHER. Happy father's day, papa!