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Monday, February 14, 2011
The Best 2010 Christmas Blessing
This quote keeps me going "I am too blessed to be stressed because God is the strength of my heart..." I've always believe that God is behind everything I do, his eyes is always on me and he always has the best plans for me.
2010 was a rollercoaster year for me ... MANY believed in me - but there were SOME who did not treat me right, some who had been so unfair, some who didn't care and some who just don't believe in my capacity ... well, good thing I have God in my heart so I don't care if they don't like, if they don't believe in me because I know God gave me a very special gift, a very special talent, a very special skill that will make me successful in this so called journey called life.
2010 gave my small business an almost 60 events - so that is equal to 60 abundant blessings, 60 wonderful people who gave my team the privilege to be part of their lives - and those blessings are all God's gift to me. All my trust, sacrifices and prayers were rewarded by all these abundant blessings.
I consider every event as a happy walk event - and I consider all events as a grandiose event. Just as I consider everyday with God as a big event. God indeed is a miracle working God - he just gave me the best blessing for 2010 -
I actually heard him whispering to me " Hencel, my child, since you're into events, I want my birthday to be the biggest event in your life"... I said "Lord, everyday talking to you is already a big event." God said "You don't understand. Just trust me and you'll know what I'm talking about on Christmas day."
You see I told my ob-gyne I'd like to give birth on December 30 (a scheduled date since I gave birth previously via cs operation) just to finish off all events I have until Dec 29. But it was on Christmas day that I realize what God is telling me - He alone knows the plans he have for me, He alone knows my future. So it was on December 25 morning that I felt labor pains and minimal bleeding and had to rush to the hospital's ER to check my condition. And voila, I received the best Christmas Blessing in 2010 - my second baby - Jaimee Pristine.
Just as I call Gab "my pride and my joy", I'd like to share pictures of my new baby Jaimee Pristine - I call her "my precious" ...
Truly it was the best blessing and indeed God was true to his promise that I'll have the best event for 2010 - my baby's birthday falling on His birthdate. God indeed is full of surprises!
Thank you Lord for the beautiful blessings you've given me ... Gab and Pristine.
Best,
Cel
Friday, December 24, 2010
To my family, relatives ( Manila and Cebu and all over the world), friends, wedding clients, fellow wedding suppliers and everyone else: Wishing you a merry Christmas - May you all have a happy walk all the days of your lives! I may not be able to greet you via sms as I am busy preparing for a BIG EVENT but you are all in my prayers! God bless!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Stag and Hen Parties
Stag and Hen Parties?
Yes, stag and hen parties are still wedding related.
Stag Parties also known as the bachelor parties.
Hen Parties also known as bridal showers.
So is this still needed?
Well according to traditions, the stag and hen parties' end goal is to help the bride and groom set up their own home.
I remember when my best girlfriends Alma, Ellaine, Jinkee, Mezhel and Susan gave me a bridal shower of sort with simple gifts. We just had an enjoyable lunch where we celebrated it at Jinkee's house and she cooked a sumptous meal.
In this day and age, stag and hen parties are social rituals that couples participate in. These gatherings are regarded as the soon-to-be bride and groom's last hurrahs. But I guess, there's more to the last hurrah because a deeper symbolism of this is that they leave their single-hood behind and begin their days of wedded bliss.
It's up to the couple how they would like to celebrate it - individually with each of their friends or together. What needs to be remembered is that they will enjoy that moment.
Usually the hen parties is the more conservative and wholesome ritual. Normally organized by the bride's sister or her bestfriend. Meanwhile, stag parties based on experience is filled with more excitement. For the bachelors, it's really their chance for a last hurrah, sort of a rowdy party at a friend's house, a night at a bar etc.
For all the hype attached to these events, having them is, on some level, an integral part of the wedding preparations as this allows you to get into the proper mindset as you walk down the aisle.
By having a last hurrah of sorts/parties/gatherings, couples are able to make the distinction that this is where they stop living solely for themselves and start living a life for two.
Best,
Cel
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Yes, stag and hen parties are still wedding related.
Stag Parties also known as the bachelor parties.
Hen Parties also known as bridal showers.
So is this still needed?
Well according to traditions, the stag and hen parties' end goal is to help the bride and groom set up their own home.
I remember when my best girlfriends Alma, Ellaine, Jinkee, Mezhel and Susan gave me a bridal shower of sort with simple gifts. We just had an enjoyable lunch where we celebrated it at Jinkee's house and she cooked a sumptous meal.
In this day and age, stag and hen parties are social rituals that couples participate in. These gatherings are regarded as the soon-to-be bride and groom's last hurrahs. But I guess, there's more to the last hurrah because a deeper symbolism of this is that they leave their single-hood behind and begin their days of wedded bliss.
It's up to the couple how they would like to celebrate it - individually with each of their friends or together. What needs to be remembered is that they will enjoy that moment.
Usually the hen parties is the more conservative and wholesome ritual. Normally organized by the bride's sister or her bestfriend. Meanwhile, stag parties based on experience is filled with more excitement. For the bachelors, it's really their chance for a last hurrah, sort of a rowdy party at a friend's house, a night at a bar etc.
For all the hype attached to these events, having them is, on some level, an integral part of the wedding preparations as this allows you to get into the proper mindset as you walk down the aisle.
By having a last hurrah of sorts/parties/gatherings, couples are able to make the distinction that this is where they stop living solely for themselves and start living a life for two.
Best,
Cel
www.yourevents.multiply.com
www.youreventsservices.blogspot.com
Monday, November 22, 2010
10 Wedding Mistakes
Just want to share with everyone 10 Wedding Mistakes that a bride and groom should never do:
1. Forgetting what the day is really about and losing perspective. It’s only 4-5 hours of your life. Don't let stress get in your way - enjoy and savor t your wedding date!
2. Not involving your significant other in the planning process. Wedding is just a day; marriage is forever - even picking a hotel for the dressing venue, color and flavor of the cake needs decision of the 2 parties involved.
3. Getting intoxicated the night before can seriously take a toll on you. You’re going to be on your feet for hours upon hours the next day – Get your rest. Listen to your coordinators - a day before the wedding should be your REST DAY, your CHILLAX DAY!
4. Being inconsiderate. Asking your guests to wear particular color, bringing this particular gift etc. Let them feel that their presence or them gracing the occasion is the most important thing a newlywed couple can ask for.
5. Not adhering to a budget. Enough said. Please,please do stick to your budget. If you have the money, go for quality and the best suppliers but it doesn't mean that you spend a million for your wedding and that million would be coming from loans, credit cards etc. Do not start your marriage life in debt.
6. Not having a Plan B. What if it rains? Do you have a back-up plan? As I always tell my clients "Think of the worst case scenario..."
7. Not knowing your officiant and your emcee really well. These are the leaders of your ceremony and reception – They should have a clear idea of your expectations. Better to meet them ahead of time; if time doesn't permit at least interview people who've worked with them or talk to them over the phone in that way you'd be able to build rapport at least in a short time with them before the Big Day.
8. Wasting Money. Is it really necessary to get the P5,000 pair of shoes for your day? Figure out what are the most important things to you – and go from there.
9. A lack of personality. Couples would get cupcakes as their souvenirs but don’t put any of their own style and personality into it. Wedding is all about PERSONALITY, reflecting the couple as two different persons uniting as one.
10. Letting the wedding take over your life; and your friends’ lives; and your families’ lives. It’s a large part of your life, but make sure that you don’t lose too much focus over it. It is just a ONE DAY event, yes, it is the beginning of the rest of your lives but don't let that day dominate you, your friends, your families, your perspective, your decisions...
Best,
Cel
www.yourevents.multiply.com
www.youreventsservices.blogspot.com
1. Forgetting what the day is really about and losing perspective. It’s only 4-5 hours of your life. Don't let stress get in your way - enjoy and savor t your wedding date!
2. Not involving your significant other in the planning process. Wedding is just a day; marriage is forever - even picking a hotel for the dressing venue, color and flavor of the cake needs decision of the 2 parties involved.
3. Getting intoxicated the night before can seriously take a toll on you. You’re going to be on your feet for hours upon hours the next day – Get your rest. Listen to your coordinators - a day before the wedding should be your REST DAY, your CHILLAX DAY!
4. Being inconsiderate. Asking your guests to wear particular color, bringing this particular gift etc. Let them feel that their presence or them gracing the occasion is the most important thing a newlywed couple can ask for.
5. Not adhering to a budget. Enough said. Please,please do stick to your budget. If you have the money, go for quality and the best suppliers but it doesn't mean that you spend a million for your wedding and that million would be coming from loans, credit cards etc. Do not start your marriage life in debt.
6. Not having a Plan B. What if it rains? Do you have a back-up plan? As I always tell my clients "Think of the worst case scenario..."
7. Not knowing your officiant and your emcee really well. These are the leaders of your ceremony and reception – They should have a clear idea of your expectations. Better to meet them ahead of time; if time doesn't permit at least interview people who've worked with them or talk to them over the phone in that way you'd be able to build rapport at least in a short time with them before the Big Day.
8. Wasting Money. Is it really necessary to get the P5,000 pair of shoes for your day? Figure out what are the most important things to you – and go from there.
9. A lack of personality. Couples would get cupcakes as their souvenirs but don’t put any of their own style and personality into it. Wedding is all about PERSONALITY, reflecting the couple as two different persons uniting as one.
10. Letting the wedding take over your life; and your friends’ lives; and your families’ lives. It’s a large part of your life, but make sure that you don’t lose too much focus over it. It is just a ONE DAY event, yes, it is the beginning of the rest of your lives but don't let that day dominate you, your friends, your families, your perspective, your decisions...
Best,
Cel
www.yourevents.multiply.com
www.youreventsservices.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Wedding Motif in 2011
It's November and soon we will approach Year 2011 ...
I'm excited because 2011 definitely will be a blast for my business because now I am claiming by faith that God will be providing me with repeat and new clients not just in coordination and hosting services but definitely in other services that I've offered this year like bubble machine, photobooth rental, missalette etc.
Just to keep everyone updated - wedding motif in 2011 is going to be BRIGHT. I guess it's sort of a carry over of 2010's wedding motif which ranges from deep red, teal, violet, turquoise, platinum, yellow , sage and fuschia.
And 2011 will give more couple more choices because it is tropical, fun, whimsical and bright - definitely amazing in all its aspect.
Colors that would dominate 2011 would surely include Apple green, mauve, lilac, hot pink, slate grey, celadon, aged gold, coral, red, violet purple, mocha / chocolate / brown, navy, emerald / pine green / dark cyan, clementine orange, and yellow.
But those are just based from artist's researches and personal opinion. Wedding Motif should reflect your personality as a couple. So if you want your motif to be black that would be pretty cool, too! There's no golden rule for wedding motif - just follow your heart and everything will fall into its place.
The most important thing in a wedding is not just the motif but a couple's love and commitment to each other.
Best,
Cel
www.yourevents.multiply.com
www.youreventsservices.blogspot.com
I'm excited because 2011 definitely will be a blast for my business because now I am claiming by faith that God will be providing me with repeat and new clients not just in coordination and hosting services but definitely in other services that I've offered this year like bubble machine, photobooth rental, missalette etc.
Just to keep everyone updated - wedding motif in 2011 is going to be BRIGHT. I guess it's sort of a carry over of 2010's wedding motif which ranges from deep red, teal, violet, turquoise, platinum, yellow , sage and fuschia.
And 2011 will give more couple more choices because it is tropical, fun, whimsical and bright - definitely amazing in all its aspect.
Colors that would dominate 2011 would surely include Apple green, mauve, lilac, hot pink, slate grey, celadon, aged gold, coral, red, violet purple, mocha / chocolate / brown, navy, emerald / pine green / dark cyan, clementine orange, and yellow.
But those are just based from artist's researches and personal opinion. Wedding Motif should reflect your personality as a couple. So if you want your motif to be black that would be pretty cool, too! There's no golden rule for wedding motif - just follow your heart and everything will fall into its place.
The most important thing in a wedding is not just the motif but a couple's love and commitment to each other.
Best,
Cel
www.yourevents.multiply.com
www.youreventsservices.blogspot.com
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
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A prayer for my dear nephew Tristan on his 3rd death anniversary "lord, bless tristan's soul and make him ur most cutest angel above safe in your loving arms. We truly miss him."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
My favorite WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Some photographer suppliers can be pain in the *ss for coordinators ( I know one team whom I will never ever recommend to my couples - they said they are REAL but I don't think they are really REAL hehehe). But I would say majority are fun to work with and are great company.
I've worked with the best, coolest and super down to earth photographers and so far have chosen my favorites - so the following are the my favorite photographers ...
I've worked with the best, coolest and super down to earth photographers and so far have chosen my favorites - so the following are the my favorite photographers ...
Of course, top of my list is none other than the super down to earth and cool lawyer and wedding photographer - Sir Archie or Atty. Fortun .... walang tatalo sa kakwelahan at super bait... enjoyed every moment working with him...
Next in my list of course would Nice Print's Best - Bernie and Rupert (included is Harlyn of CVJ Catering). I love their shots and they are such a great company. Nakakasawa na nga kasi we've worked with them most of the time, hehehe, but it's always a blessing to see how they work and how passionate they are taking every shots in the event.
Of course, si Kuya Zandro of Smart Shots - simple lang pero galing ng mga shots - one of the best! In fact I always tell him his shots are at par or sometimes mas maganda pa kay ****... hehehe that's our secret. He's always the ever reliable, simple but cool Kuya Zandro. I also love the works of Archie and his work ethics (too bad I can't find our pictures together hehehe)
Another favorite is Sir Richard of Treasured Memories, matipuno, super down to earth din and walang arte talaga.
Another favorite photographer of mine is Sir Danny Ignacio of Vignette Photography - yun nga lang can't find our pictures din but I love his works and of course how he handles his team and how he deals with the rest of the suppliers - galing!
Of course, isama na rin natin ang aking events assistant (groom's assistant/photographer) na si Mike, very consistent in getting pictures during our wedding - thanks Mike! - kulang na lang sa yo is DSLR and pwede na ...
These are the guys I often recommend to my clients - not because they are the best in their field but because they are easy to work with, has a lot of passion with what they do and are such a great company!
Best,
Cel
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Who is my bodyguard during my client meeting?
Aside from my father who usually accompanies me during my client meeting and Bullet (name of my car) who's been my reliable transport service, I also have a bodyguard who accompanies me and he is a little adorable and sweet boy who would patiently play at the mall's playground or kiddie playhouse or would just wait at the car until he falls asleep and would always tell me "sama ako work mama tapos bili ako toys" and then he would also say "jesus, thank you sa work ni mama para marami siya pera at marami ako toys" ... amusing and adorable.
So, who is my little bodyguard? Of course, no other than my son who has always been supportive of what I do - GABRIEL.
I'd like him to see what I usually do so that when he grows up he would have the mindset of an entrepreneur-business minded person. During client meeting I'd buy him toys that are not expensive and would reiterate to him that it is his prize for being a good boy and would tell him that if he likes the expensive one we need to save for it which he would readily agrees.
As a proud mother, I'd like to share the many pictures we've had where he accompanied me during my client meetings ...
So there ... Praying for more client meetings with Gab and hopefully in the future he'll be joining not just my bodyguard but one of my events assistant.
Best,
Cel
So, who is my little bodyguard? Of course, no other than my son who has always been supportive of what I do - GABRIEL.
I'd like him to see what I usually do so that when he grows up he would have the mindset of an entrepreneur-business minded person. During client meeting I'd buy him toys that are not expensive and would reiterate to him that it is his prize for being a good boy and would tell him that if he likes the expensive one we need to save for it which he would readily agrees.
As a proud mother, I'd like to share the many pictures we've had where he accompanied me during my client meetings ...
At SM Centerpoint
Gab at Robinson's Place Manila
Gab at Gateway Mall
Gab at Alabang Town Center
So there ... Praying for more client meetings with Gab and hopefully in the future he'll be joining not just my bodyguard but one of my events assistant.
Best,
Cel
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