Landslide - My No. 1 Stress Buster Song

• One of the most simple song I've heard is "Landslide" - great rhythm rocking, perfect melody!  A very simple country-folk-inspired song where the lyrics describes the metaphor of the physical world and its power to effectively describe a love affair. Truly, Stevie Nicks is a genius in making this song!

I would say this is one fine song ... Whenever I feel blue, whenever I'd like to be relaxed with a smooth/relaxing sound, whenever I'd like to meditate because of all the stress (the hustle and bustle of work) I'd listen to this song (this specific video in You Tube) and everything else falls into place ... a traditional but very effective stress-buster song!

Let me sing my favorite lines in the song:

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Mmm, mmm, mmm

Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older and I'm getting older too

(Video Credits from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhNrrrCCTdA -"thank you!")

Best,

Cel

4 Stages of Marriage

I found an article from Retrouvaille about the 4 stages of marriage, it was an enlightening article - inspiring and moving.  Enjoy!

4 STAGES OF MARRIAGE:

There are 4 Stages of Marriage: (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Due to the high divorce rate many couples never make it to the 4th Stage of Awakening.





Romance

Most are familiar with the 1st Stage of Romance. Life was so wonderful we couldn't stand to live without the other. Our thoughts often turned to the other when we were not with them. We had fallen in love and knew that this was the person we wanted to spend the rest of our life with. Little differences between us were cute and endearing.





Disillusionment

At some point those little differences started to annoy us. We felt bothered by some of those same things that may have been cute a short time earlier. The self-talk in the back of our mind started wondering why our spouse couldn't be more like us. We had entered into the 2nd Stage of Marriage, the Disillusionment Stage. During the Disillusionment Stage we start to realize that our spouse is not the perfect person that we had envisioned him or her to be. Sometimes, especially if our Romance Stage had been particularly intense, we are hurt deeply by this Disillusionment. We realize that the expectations we had of the perfect marriage were not going to happen. For some this realization is too heart wrenching and they give up on the marriage and divorce during this 2nd Stage of Disillusionment.





Misery

Many people stick with and try to work through their problems during Disillusionment. They seek the counsel of family, friends, clergy and marriage family counselors. Some of these people find the key they are looking for from these resources. Many others continue to struggle and their troubles worsen. Often the marriage deteriorates more deeply due to drug, alcohol or other addictions. Sometimes a third party relationship in the form of extramarital affairs result. As the couple finds themselves in this 3rd Stage of Marriage they know they have entered the Misery Stage.

The Misery Stage is where many couples find themselves considering a marriage separation or divorce. When children are involved this 3rd Stage of Misery is particularly difficult on them. Regardless of whether the couple stays together in misery or divorce the children often believe it is their fault regardless of assurances to the contrary. The effects of divorce on a child cannot be over emphasized. The pain is so intense during the Misery Stage that it is common to only want it to STOP. Much like the pain of a toothache that consumes your whole being you cannot seem to think of anything else besides stopping the pain. One spouse may be pushing hard for the divorce while the other wants to stop divorce.

If the couple ends the marriage at this point and remarry other partners they are more likely to experience the effects of divorce with their second or third spouse.





Awakening

Most people whose marriages end in divorce are not bad people. Rather, they are often people who never learned the proper tools for a happy marriage. This is where Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i.) can help. Teams of couples who have experienced all 4 Stages of Marriage present the Retrouvaille program. Instead of giving up they found solutions. In Retrouvaille they learned the tools they needed to live a happy marriage. They learned that marriage does not follow the Romance and Happily Ever After formula portrayed in literature and media. Rather, they learn that there are certain learnable skills, attitudes and tools that they can use to deal with the inevitable problems of the real world.


These skills, attitudes and tools give them what they need to move from the 3rd Stage of Misery into the 4th Stage of Awakening.


Whether you are in the Disillusionment Stage grieving the loss of that magical Romance or if you have moved firmly into the Misery Stage Retrouvaille can give you the marriage help you need to rebuild your marriage. Many tens of thousands of couples have turned their marriages around by giving this program a chance.


Can you save your marriage by attending and working the Retrouvaille program? You will never know until you try. Call the phone number or send an email to the caring Retrouvaille volunteers in your area. Ask them those tough questions that keep nagging at you in the back of your mind. The people answering the phone or responding to your email are people just like you who have been there and pushed through to the 4th Stage of Awakening. They will be able to relate to your feelings of hopelessness and loss. They will do their best to give you the answers you need about this program.


Best,
Cel

A wedding coordinator's Saturday Plan

5:30am - wake up, check email, blog
7:30am - breakfast, bonding with 2 kids
8:00am - had to leave house for a client meeting
9:00am - Client Meeting at Mcdo Shell Station Ortigas
11:00am - blogging, checking email here at Trinoma
1:00pm - Client Meeting at Trinoma
4:00pm - Visit Sun Shop (pay bills)
5:00pm - Go Home / Quality time with my kids!

Life is good... God is good! I thank God for all the BLESSINGS ... This is MY HAPPY WALK!

Best,
Cel

What's in it at the WEDDING EXPO!

What's in it at the WEDDING EXPO!  I've listed here 10 items that will make couple go to the WEDDING EXPO - enjoy!


1.  Your Events Team will be joining the WEDDING EXPO - you'll get to learn more about our services and happy walk - we are the most competitive wedding coordinator in the industry with almost 5 years experience in the industry.
2.  You'll find here the BEST OF THE BEST WEDDING SUPPLIERS!
3.  Wedding Suppliers are in a zoning area so you don't miss out the suppliers that you should go to.
4.  Josiah's Catering will have their grand food tasting at the Wedding Expo
5.  There will be a grand showcase of the Best Event Stylists in Town
6.  You'll find here CREAM OF THE CROP PHOTOGRAPHERS like Smart Shot Studio and Nice Print Photography just to name a few
7.  Wedding Fashion Extravaganza, you'll get to see latest designs of top caliber wedding fashion designers
8.  Bridal Jewelry Showcase to be led by Golden Hills Jewelry
9.  You'll find here the Tourism of Thailand Exhibit
10.  And more importantly, you'll get to see all wedding couples enjoying freebies, samples and enjoying the best, brightest and smartest ideas offered in this exciting and fantastic industry - the wedding industry!






Below are the schedule of the events that will happen at the Wedding Expo September 2011 (Sept 10 - 11) at the SMX MOA:

Saturday, 10 September 2011 

10 am 11 am - 12pm 10 am - 8pm   3 pm 8 pm

Start of On-site Registration Opening Ceremonies Tour of exhibit of special guests Exhibit Proper - grand showcase of exhibitors' product/service portfolios Bridal Jewelry Showcase by Goldenhills Jewelry Photo exhibit of Smart Shot Studio Grand Food Tasting of Josiah's Catering Hourly Raffle Draws Wedding Expo Specials per participating exhibitor Honeymoon Trip Raffle Promo Limousine Showcase  Power 7 Launch (c/o Thunderbird Resorts) End of Exhibit - Day One

 

Sunday, 11 September 2011

10 am 10 am - 8pm 8 pm

Start of On-site Registration Bridal Jewelry Showcase by Goldenhills Jewelry Photo exhibit of Smart Shot Studio Grand Food Tasting of Josiah's Catering Hourly Raffle Draws Wedding Expo Specials per participating exhibitor Honeymoon Trip Raffle Promo Limousine Showcase  End of Exhibit - Day One End of Wedding Expo Philippines - September 2011

Your Events Team will participate in Theme's & Motifs WEDDING EXPO - Sept 10 to 11 at SMX MOA

Your Events Team will once again join Themes & Motifs Wedding Expo September 2011 (Sept 10 to 11) in the WEDDING EXPO Philippines.


Drop by at our booth at the WEDDING PLANNERS aisle, learn more about our services and our happy walk.  

Excerpt from http://www.themesandmotifs.com/WEPS11/highlights.htm:

Wedding Expo Philippines is the local wedding industry's launch  venue of choice.  As such, soon-to-weds can expect the introduction of new companies, products, & services in Wedding Expo Philippines - September 2011.  

Wedding Expo Philippines - September 2011 celebrates the artistry of some of the finest food caterers in the Philippines.  The fabulous banquet set ups that simulate wedding day grandeur and the caterers' amiable staff on hand to assist soon-to-weds, make it a breeze to choose the one that best suits their taste and budget. Newcomers and veteran caterers alike outdo each other in offering nothing but the best deals and the most elegant of set ups for Wedding Expo Philippines soon-to-weds.  

May all of us have a happy walk all the days of our lives!

Best,

Cel

Your Events Team will be joining KASALAN 2011 on August 12 to 14

Join YOUR EVENTS TEAM as we participate in the upcoming KASALAN 2011 on August 12 to 14 at Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall (Organized by Events Unlimited - www.eventsunlimited.ph)

As events coordination is our passion - we offer the most affordable and competitive events coordination and hosting packages the industry has to offer.  We continue to keep our passion and our faith burning by being of service to our clients.  

To register just visit http://www.eventsunlimited.ph/kasalan/2011.php .  

May all of us have a HAPPY WALK all the days of our lives. See you all!

Tarpaulin Out - Standee and Frame Up Display, now the IN THING

With the popularity of Facebook, Twitter and Multiply ... I would say that the popularity of having a Tarpaulin during one's event is becoming less popular ...

Now is the time for STANDEE and FRAME UP DISPLAY. 

Here is a sample standee from one of my couple-clients (Sunny and Elaine - July 9 event at Century Park Hotel)

The great thing about this standee is that guests would also post with it and take pictures, it's as if the couple is with them smiling at every shot they make.


I'd also recommend another option available for one's event - Frame Up Display (One supplier I know who caters to this would be FRAME UP DISPLAYS - add them via Facebook)

(Image Credits:  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=147692245289354&set=a.127418997316679.18896.117947358263843&type=1&theater)

Definitely with the frame up display at your event, all your guests would be WOWED by its elegance and unique features - it would display not just one but different pictures of the couple/celebrant via slideshow presentation.


Well, this is just an opinion of a wedding coordinator.  I'm not saying that Tarpaulin shouldn't be in one's event anymore, Tarpaulin would still remain in everyone's event for many years to come aside from the fact that it's the most affordable.  However, I'd like everyone to have options available for them - tarpaulin, standee or frame up display.  This is a free country so anyone can choose what they'd like to have in their event.


Best,
Cel
www.yourevents.multiply.com

Your Events Team to coordinate the Narciso-Robleza Nuptials (Dressing and Reception Venue at Vivere Hotel; Church Venue at Sacred Heart Parish)

Your Events Team to coordinate the Narciso-Robleza Nuptials (Dressing and Reception Venue at Vivere Hotel; Church Venue at Sacred Heart Parish)

Thank you Lord for the countless blessings and happy walks! Keeping the faith and the passion burning!

Quality Photo Souvenirs from Pose and Print

One of my favorite photobooth team would be Ma'am Therese's POSE AND PRINT ...

The first time I worked with them I guess was sometime in 2008 and thereafter I've continuously worked with them as most of my couples would get their services.

What makes them unique from others?

1. They cater to all events - any event you can think of, they can deliver
2. They only produce high quality photos as instant souvenirs to the guests
3. Personalized, elegant and unique photobooth layout
4. Accommodating Pose and Print staff
5. Above standard services and affordable packages

For those who would like unique souvenirs for their events, give it a go for a Photobooth and if I may suggest get the services of POSE AND PRINT.  They never fail, They always deliver.  Definitely your event will be a blast!

Coming Soon: The Gab and Pristine Show!

This is my biggest event for the year - THE GAB AND PRISTINE SHOW ...

Coming Soon!

Your Events to coordinate ARIAS-MANGALIMAN Nuptials

Your Events Team will be coordinating the ARIAS-MANGALIMAN Nuptials today - dressing and reception venue at Century Park Hotel; Church venue at San Isidro Parish.

Wedding Suppliers:
1. Your Events Team - Coordination and Hosting
2. Reflexions Studio - Photo and Video
3. Ulysses Sariego - HMUA
4. Century Park Hotel - Dressing, Food and Reception Venue
5. Mang Boy Mahusay - Flowers
6. Pose and Print - Photobooth


Keeping the faith and the passion burning!

Learn more about our services and our happy walk at www.youreventsservices.blogspot.com

Francis and Alerie's Wedding

June 4, 2011 was the beginning of the rest of their lives ...

Alerie together with her sister Erika would join me in coordinating/organizing wedding events.  Alerie would usually handle the 2nd or 3rd team whenever I am unable to handle the 2nd/3rd event.


They started as work colleagues, then friends, then lovers .. then Francis made the proposal at Bohol and from there the realization of their dreams started ...

And came June 4 where it's her time to walk the aisle, his time to wait for his bride - the bridal march being serenedad by Anima Choir, photo and video shots by Smart Shot Studio, the beautiful hair and make up by Lourd Ramos and the wedding coordinated by Your Events.  Indeed it was a worth all the wait. 

 Now, Alerie is married to Francis.  Definitely, they are going to have a HAPPY WALK all the days of their lives.  Congratulations and Best Wishes to both of them!




Best, 
Cel

Bridal Bouquet

I'm always fascinated with bridal bouquet as a photo subject ... They say that in a wedding the wedding cake is the wedding representation of the groom - and of course, the bridal bouquet is the wedding representation of the bride.


The bridal bouquet bespeaks so much of the bride's personality, the flowers they've chosen, the intricate designs and most of all the color combination.  


Enjoy some of my favorite bridal bouquet  from all the weddings I've attended ...


Topping my list would be the TULIPS, very beautiful flowers for a bridal bouquet at the same very pricey ... I would say it speaks elegance and class for every bride who brings it; one advice though make sure that the flower designer that you get really knows how to design the tulips as a bridal bouquet.

(Image Credits:  Bridal bouquet of one of my bride Kathy Lim-Ang, May 15, 2011)

(Image Credit:  Bridal Bouquet of one my bride Vanessa Camacho-Catameo; Dec 23, 2010)

Of course, my all time favorite flowers for bridal bouquet - ROSES (it may be the regular or the ecuadorian roses) ... it's up to the bride what colors they prefer for the roses, again ROSES are another classic flower and it also bespeaks SIMPLICITY.  

(Image Credit:  Bridal bouquet of one my bride Precious Antonio-Cayamanda, October 12, 2010)

(Image Credit: Another rose bridal bouquet of one of my bride Genev Aldeguer- Elnar, April 9, 2011)

Another classic favorite of mine would be CALLA LILIES as the bridal bouquet.  Calla Lilies are very unique flowers with such a unique design.  Again, I would say it's SIMPLE but very STYLISH, and indeed every bride who carries it - carries it with simplicity and style.

 

(Image Credit:  Bridal Bouquet of one my bride Wenalyn Dy-Bulosan, June 18, 2011)

Best,

Cel

Hero Ko si Papa, a simple celebration given to our simple father

As per GMA 7's banner headlines during Rizal's 150th birthday - HERO KO SI RIZAL, well this blog is my way to give tribute to our hardworking, soft spoken, ever reliable, the genius and talented man of our construction business and the 6TH MAN in Your Events Team - HTV Sr.


His siblings call him "Ingkong", we call him "PAPA", his friends and cousins call him with his nickname "Dick", his grandsons and granddaughters call him "TATAY"... but whatever his monicker is he will always be our dear FATHER ... kaya nga HERO KO SI PAPA.


This Father's Day, we had a simple celebration at Aristocrat SM San Lazaro as our tribute to our PAPA, we thank God for giving us such a WONDERFUL FATHER.

 

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