Wedding Shoes

A bride would always consider the style of shoes she’ll be wearing as she walks down the aisle. I have had brides who wore strappy sandals, some wore pumps, some wore sneakers as well – yes, sneakers and she was really cool that day.

What are the things that a bride should consider when looking for her wedding shoes:


1. Choose a comfortable bridal shoes


a. Reason: You’ll be standing in them for hours on your wedding day

b. My experience: I have had brides complaining about their wedding shoes on their big day; instead of focusing on having fun with their spouse, friends and family they would just whine and sit because of their aching feet.


c. Comfortable Bridal Shoes Suggestions: Choose a white satin ballet flat or a low slingback sandal


2. Consider the wedding shoe fabric


a. Reason for this: Wedding shoes are reflection of your personal taste but they must also be compatible with your wedding venue

 b. My Experience: Silk wedding shoes can easily stain in grass or on wet ground; leather pumps are unique but will be far too hot for a summer wedding


c. Wedding Fabric Suggestion: Satin, silk, velvet and lace



3. Remember your dress


a. Reason: Don’t fall in love with a particular pair of wedding shoes before you buy your bridal gown.


So there, those are the 3 things you need to consider in choosing your wedding shoes – comfort, fabric and of course, your wedding dress.


There are hundreds of styles of wedding shoes available to fit any type of season, bridal gown and most importantly, the bride’s unique personality. It is all up to you.
During my wedding – I wore a sling back type of wedding shoes for the church ceremony and then during the reception ceremony I wore gladiator type of sandals – yes! I wore sandals during the reception, why? I just thought it would be comfortable walking around and thanking guests if I’m using sandals instead.

Unity Candle

Many of my bride-groom clients would include the Unity Candle in their usual church ceremony (for catholics) - in fact the unity candle ceremony has really been part of many protestant and christian weddings.  But I guess it was in the 80's that catholic couples adapted it (though some catholic churches still doesn't follow it).

The Unity Candle Ceremony is a touching way to signify the union of two lives in holy matrimony. 

How is it being done?

• It usually starts with the Lighting of the Ceremonial Candles - any special someone chosen by the couple can light the taper candles (for christian ceremonies) but for catholic weddings that will be the responsibility of the Candle Secondary Sponsors;

• Lighting of the Unity Candle - this is always handled by the bride and groom and typically takes place just after the vows and rings have been exchanged; to light the Unity Candle the couple will be using their individual lighting candles for this part.

What is the symbolism of the UNITY CANDLE?

It is sometimes performed to symbolize the joining together of the two families, and their love for the bride and the groom, into one united family that loves the new husband and wife. More often it is to symbolize the union of two individuals, becoming one in commitment.

As the bride and groom use these two flames to light the unity candle, they bring the love of both families together in a united love of the new couple.

Generally, the two ceremonial candles are left burning and replaced in their holders (because each family's love for their own will continue). However, in some ceremonies they may blow out their individual candles.


When the ceremony is alternatively performed to symbolize simply the joining together of the bride and groom, the ceremonial candles may be blown out, to indicate that the two lives have been permanently merged, or they may leave them lit beside the central candle, symbolizing that the now-married partners have not lost their individuality


If a couple would like to have the Unity Candle as part of their usual ceremony they should consider the following:

• Unity Candle
• Ceremonial Candles - the two medium size candles in front of the altar
• Lighting Candles of the Couple - small size candles that the couple will be using to get the light from the Ceremonial Candles so they'd be able to lit their Unity Candle

Below is a sample pic of a Unity Candle with the Lighting Candles of the couple:

and here is a sample of the taper or ceremonial candles:

 

Wedding Color Combinations

Last saturday I received an inquiry from one of my bride-client about her preferred wedding motif and what would be a complementary accent to it.. and as her wedding coordinator I gave my suggestion - the pros and cons.

So I did my research and hopefully the following wedding color combinations would help out my future bride in choosing their wedding color combinations - enjoy:

• Blue and White
• Emerald and Aqua
• Red and Aqua
• Blue and Silver
• Marigold and Pewter
• Pink and Gold
• Green and Brown
• Fuschia and Taupe
• Lilac and Brown
• Lavender and Red
• Pink and Copper
• Brown +Green+ Orange
• Light Pink and Black
• Purple and Blue
• Cranberry and Bold Pink
• Black and White and Green
• Light Pink and Brown
• Blue and White
• Red and Orange
• Green and Brown
• Orange and Brown
• Green and Purple
• Orange and Green
• Yellow and Orange
• Green and Pink
• Orange and Bright Pink
• Light Pink and Bright Pink
• Purple and Orange
• Green and Cream
• Lavender and Pink  
• Turquoise and Orange

 Below are sample pics of the color combinations-

And this one is my favorite color combination as well - Light Pink and Black - modern look but with a classic touch  (this is sooo nice, if I could redo my wedding in the future I'll go for this one Light Pink and Black - so refreshing)

But in the end, I always tell my bride there's no such thing as a perfect wedding color combination - as long as you're comfortable with the color, as long as it exude you and your groom's personality and as long as you're happy on your wedding day - that's what makes the color motif perfect.

My Wedding Subject: FLOWERGIRLS

Last March 23, I organized a small talk entitled "Photography 101 with Atty. Raymond Fortun" and got inspired in another pasttime PHOTOGRAPHY.  I'm not so sure if I have the eyes for this thing but if ever given the chance, and if God is listening and would like to give me another talent I'd like to go into this field.

I was inspired by what Sir Archie said "you need to choose a wedding theme".  For him it was wedding shoes.  Try going to his multiply account - www.raymond42n.multiply.com and be inspired.

Well for me, i'd pick FLOWERGIRLS.  I'm always fascinated by the little girls walking the aisle, how they are feeling and what was the reason they were chosen by the couple.

Look at them VERY CUTE  right...

So why choose them as my WEDDING SUBJECT just in case I'll be a photographer (and as soon as I have my DSLR), the following are my reasons:

1. they have a special role in the wedding - the flower girl walks up the aisle with a basket full of petals of flowers, the petals which are usually rose petals are spread or scatter on the way of the wedding aisle - this prepares for the entrance of the bride
2. they say that the petals brought by the flowergirls meant good luck to the bride; so the more flower girls means more good luck
3. they are so BEAUTIFUL with their wedding dress
4. sometimes they STEAL THE SHOW - especially during their walk in the aisle 

So you see i love FLOWERGIRLS as my photography subject - they complement the BRIDE during the WEDDING.

Little bride or flowergirls?  I would still go for the FLOWERGIRLS - they spruces up the wedding with special innocence, fun and charm. 

Latest trend in Wedding - VINTAGE

What's the newest wedding trend? 

VINTAGE INSPIRED NUPTIALS.  Yes, based on my research, I found out that Vintage Inspired Nuptials is fast making banner headlines around the world even here in the Philippines - in fact I have bride's who'd advise me that their wedding theme is vintage. 

So why is vintage or RETRO WEDDINGS making a comeback? I guess many of our brides and grooms nowadays are into SIMPLICITY.  Hosting a retro weddings can help cut costs on their part so I'd like to say that brides are beginning to budget -  meaning couples now are limiting their wedding expenses.   Is it because the crisis? I guess partly but I'd like to believe it's more of the solemnity, the simplicity, the stress free event that they'd like to experience by having a wedding theme such as this.

What other factors are taken into account here?

• Vintage inspired weddings are easier to manage
• Good options for brides on a budget
• Venue options becomes really creative - you're not confined to larger banquet halls ; you can also consider venues like restaurant, bed and breakfast, art galleries, museums or even your family home
• it's easy to look for vintage items as souvenirs

So again why vintage?  Are brides and grooms turned off by extravagance?

I would say NO ...

Those who prefer VINTAGE just want INTIMATE, FAMILY COZY FEEL. 

So for soon-to-be married couples, no worries VINTAGE INSPIRED THEME is still STYLISH and still has its OWN stamp.

ATE A - all in one package (my assistant head coordinator, bride's assistant and sister)

Let me introduce ATE A (as most of my bride's call her that)

She's my multi-assistant coordinator -

>She is the Assistant Head Coordinator whenever I am unable to join the event on that day; 

>She is the all time ever reliable Bride's Assistant and she really demonstrates effectiveness and efficiency with that role given to her, I'm sure my brides could attest to that;

>She is my trusted coordinator whom I delegate all the payments for the suppliers

>She is my ELDEST SISTER, yes she is and I guess that's why we have a good rapport because we are not just bounded by friendship and trust, we are also of the same blood!

 

Happy Walk ... makes Happy Client

The HAPPY WALK is back...

Our Team launched the HAPPY WALK PROMO last 2008 and it was an overwhelming year for us, in fact the happy walk promo was also extended in 2009.

Why HAPPY WALK?

All walk in the aisle is a HAPPY WALK.  

Your Events would like to be part of our clients' happy walk .  We understand our couple's tight budget that is why through this promo we'd like to show them we care - our going motivation is - EVENTS SERVICES NEED NOT BE EXPENSIVE with YOUR EVENTS.  Our rate is one of the most competitive and affordable rates in the market and with that comes quality as well.  

Thus, HAPPY WALK makes HAPPY CLIENT.

Join us in our happy walk at THE WEDDING EXPO on March 13 and 14, 2010 at the PICC Forum and learn more about the happy walk promo.  

CARDPRINT

What I like about CARDPRINT -
1.  friendly and accommodating staff - Tess of Rob Galleria Branch and May Anne of SM North Edsa branch 
2.  online store
3.  every now and then , during bridal fairs - they offer good promos to their clients
4.  they have a wide array of sample invites - most are embossed style

Ocular Visit at Santuario De San Jose

Excerpts from  Wikipedia.Org

"Santuario de San Jose (Sanctuary of Saint Joseph) is a parish church found inside the Green Hills East Village in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. It is designated as the Shrine of Saint Joseph the Patriarch. It is run by the Oblates of St. Joseph (OSJ). It is the home parish of different chapels: the Holy Family Chapel (inside the Greenhills Shopping Center) and the two chapels of Crame, Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart.

It is named after its principal patron, St. Joseph, husband of Mary. Secondary patron saints include St. Joseph Marello, founder of the Oblates of St. Joseph, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Its principal feast day is on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Secondary feasts include the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the feast day of St. Joseph Marello."

Had the chance to do an ocular inspection of the church (located at Buffalo corner Duke Streets in East Greenhills, Mandaluyong City) and I must say the church was elegant and beautiful in its own way.  I enjoyed my tour of the whole church surroundings (same with my son Gab and father HTV).

What I like about SJJ:

1.  such a lovely altar; it exudes solemnity.

2.  the aisle was perfectly right for a bride and groom to have their happy walk.

3.  there is a second level - photographers will have the time of their life making overhead shots

4.  wide space at the back for the entourage to stay for the processional

5.  it's airconditioned - just one of the few churches who has a/c

6.  plus it's not located in a congested area - well, since it's located inside an exclusive village for sure there's no uzi's or wedding crashers  (hehehe, sorry for the term)

7.  church personnel are fun to talk to, very accommodating 

8.  the door was beautifully designed; perfect for photo ops especially before the bride enters the church venue

9. the garden scenery was designed well (green grass, trees in the right places, flowers etc.) 

 

the driveway 

  

the lovely altar of SJJ

  

  

 

  

  

  

organ for the choir

  

the main entrance of SSJ (chinese/oriental/asian ang dating ng door, right)

  

 

  

the driveway - for the bridal entrance

  

way going to the office

 

the grotto 

  

my assistant coordinator - Gab

  

I'm training Gab na for this kind of work para siya na ang magmana, hehehe =)

 

  

 

so there, a bit of info about Santuario De San Jose (SJJ) and some pictures. =)

Ocular Inspection at Makati Shangrila

Had an ocular inspection at Makati Shangrila yesterday and what can I say - talagang maganda, very elegant and classy talaga if you'll be having your wedding there. It would be my first time to coordinate a wedding here at Makati Shang and I am very excited (Matusalem-Vallestero Nuptials on February 15, 2010 wedding).

I was assisted by Ms. Avril Mariano - Events Manager of Makati Shang and very customer oriented and accommodating as she showed me Quezon Ballroom by accompanying me to the place and giving me suggestions of how to decorate the place.

My client Michelle (who's a very cool soon-t0-be bride by the way) will be having her wedding reception at Makati Shang and I need to check how big is Quezon Ballroom and what style can be incorporated with it.

The Quezon Ballroom has a 375 pax capacity - however Michelle's guests would comprises of 150 pax only, so we are thinking of what other things to include in the Ballroom (like photobooth, photo gallery of the couple etc.)

The Quezon Ballroom has a center foyer and low ceiling area so we really need to conceptualize how to make it more elegant and how the foyer will not distract the guests nor make it the center of attention in the venue.

Thank God, I'll be attending the free career enhancement seminar of Themes & Motifs on July 28 at PICC Forum, CCP Complex. One of the seminar is about Events Styling and the presentor will be Mr. Henry Pascual (whew! I am sooo excited to see him conduct lecture about event styling and learn new ideas for him). And hopefully through that seminar it will give me ideas how to event style the Quezon Ballroom.

My First Bridal Fair

Last June 6 & 7 was my first time to join a bridal fair - THE WEDDING FESTIVAL II BRIDAL EXHIBIT OF In Style Wedding Journal at the Trinoma Activity Center. It was a great experience, a memorable one - one for the books.

I came to one realization - BRIDAL FAIR is a great way to promote my small events services business. Yes, a great amount of money is involved in joining bridal fairs but it will also return instantly as prospective clients will get to know your services as well.


I was convinced by Anna to join the bridal fair and she gave me a very good spot. What were the things I considered before I joined the bridal fair? What goals would I like to achieve for that event?

1. I'd like everyone to know that there is YOUR EVENTS SERVICES ... where events services need not be expensive;
2. I'd like more exposure for my business - you see, wedding/debut planning and coordination is one business that does not really require HUGE AMOUNT of Capital, you just need to have good communication, management and organizational skills to be good in this kind of business;
3. I'd like to help clients in my small way - that is offering quality services at an affordable price;
4. I also considered the venue - Trinoma is great location with all people from the North would drop by at this beautiful mall before going home plus there is a connecting area to the MRT Station;
5. This is a start-up in making my business full blast
   

It was a 2 day affair and yes, it was really tiring - physically tiring - but I enjoyed every moment giving out flyers, explaining to prospective clients our services, meeting new supplier friends and seeing the Bridal Fair in a new perspective.

This will not be the last, in fact I have decided if I would really like this business to prosper ... if I would really like to go full time - I need to join bridal fairs to create additional information awareness about our team, to meet prospective clients, to gain new supplier friends and to boost my SELF CONFIDENCE as a coordinator, emcee and entrepreneur.

This is YOUR EVENTS TEAM - Hencel (wearing red jacket), Ellaine (my creative coordinator), Michael and Eddie (the two boys in our team - very reliable and hardworking).

YOUR EVENTS' SERVICES

We serve GOD by serving our CLIENTS and making their special day truly memorable. And we are very privileged to have GOD as our WEDDING PLANNER and MANAGER. HE is the Strength of our heart and our Team.

Our VISION … to be a ONE-STOP BRIDAL and EVENTS SERVICES SHOP.

Our MISSION … to provide a beautiful, stress-free and enjoyable occasion at a very REASONABLE price and COORDINATE YOUR EVENTS according to your ideal direction.

Our COMMITMENT … We live by OUR PASSION - quality events services within our CLIENT’S budget.

I have always dream of being a ONE-STOP (not just a BRIDAL) but AN EVENTS' SERVICES SHOP - everything that a bride/debutante/celebrant is looking for.

Right now, YOUR EVENTS' is offering the following services -

• Full Coordination Wedding Package
• Partial or Turn Over Coordination Wedding Package
• OTD (On the Day) Coordination Package
• Reception Coordination Package
• Wedding/Debut/ Emcee Services
• LCD Projector Rental Services
• Bridal Car Services
• Photo & Video
• Lights & Sounds
• Flower Arrangement
• RSVP Services
• Guest Registration Services
• Missalettes

Contact me via email at yourevents101@yahoo.com.ph for more information.

My Commitment

I was a bride once and I feel for all the bride's and groom's planning and preparing for their wedding. I know the expenses that they will incur, the pressures, the effort and of course, the time that it will consume. Wedding Preps can actually MAKE or BREAK a couple's relationship even their wedding. That is why I made a commitment to be of SERVICE - in my little, unique way.

I love weddings, debut, parties and family gatherings and I also understand that there is always a COST involved. That is why I made a commitment to charge a REASONABLE PRICE for these services that are within a couple's budget - that the couples may enjoy the benefits of the WEDDING COORDINATION SERVICES and make their wedding day a grandiose opportunity to spend quality time with families, friends - making this day truly memorable with sweet memories to cherish for a lifetime.

The fulfillment of my job as a COORDINATOR is not on the pay that I earn, it is just an ADD-ON. I am fulfilled and delighted in seeing that I am serving two people united as ONE and making their day special, stress-free and fun. Yes, it is stressful and the works of a coordinator is time consuming but it's all WORTH IT especially if you receive compliments or even short thank you messages from the couple you serviced with.

I was once an active community in a Catholic Charismatic Community but due to time schedule and location I had to give up attending but I made a commitment with God - I will continue to SERVE HIM -

... SERVE HIM through my husband, through my son, my family and friends and SERVE HIM through my clients - the soon-to-be wed couples who will take part in HIS Holy Sacrament of Matrimony. And I love serving. I thnk GOD for his divine providence and giving me all the assistance I need - HE truly is MIRACLE WORKING GOD - a FAITHFUL and LOVING FATHER.

I will continue serving GOD. I will continue to live by MY COMMITMENT.

HAPPY WALK

Hi Friends,

I'd like to share a good news - a VISION - and our team calls it the HAPPY WALK PROMO.

What is the HAPPY WALK PROMO?

I'll be sharing this to you guys soon....

But for now, just a short message

May we all have a HAPPY WALK in our everyday lives! God Bless!

How you can reach US?

Feel free to inquire or contact us through our two channels:

For our MANILA CHANNEL:

Contact Person: Cel Villagonzalo-Barrio

Email Address: yourevents101@yahoo.com.ph or hvbarrio@gmail.com

Mobile No: 0929-5900144 or 0922-8HENCEL (0922-8436235)

For our BAHRAIN CHANNEL:

Contact Person: Jeffrey Villagonzalo

Email Address: epoy31@yahoo.com

Bahrain Mobile No: 00973-39848732

WEBPAGE:

Visit our other site http://yourevents.multiply.com

Note: I'll soon have point person in Dubai and Singapore.

Hoping for your most positive feedback!