Dangwa Trip Part 2 and Divi Trip

After our first unsuccessful florist-hunt-trip to Dangwa last weekend, we're quite fulfilled today because we got a quotation from Tropical Blooms (thanks to wawies Leslie and Karla ni Lex) for our entourage and reception floral designs. We were handled by one of Mr. Penaroyo's assistant..showed us their portfolios ....and he was the one who quoted our floral requirements. For the reception, we're quite satisfied with his quotation..but for the entourage...naahhh! Quite costly..granting that my entourage is only few. Anyway, we'll try to set an appointment with Mr. Angel himself, we might be able to negotiate it further.

As for Mang Boy Mahusay, hay! i don't know what's with them. They pack up and close so early on Sundays. Anyway, we plan to come back on a saturday morning to be sure that they are there. Am really interested with them since I get raves about their rates and services from fellow w@wies.

I also tried asking a quotation from FlowerSpeak through email (got to know this through Andrea...hi andrea!). They are very prompt in answering queries considering I emailed them on a Black Saturday. Will consider them as their rates are pretty good and their arrangements are nice. Will email back as there are changes in my specifications of my requirements.

On Ria Madamba..until now haven't received any feedback from her.

Divisoria Trip: Our Tabora trip was fulfilling, we were able to buy heart-shaped bottles and ribbons for our gift favors. Will just post the pic if I get it done. As mentioned, we'll be doing these ourselves. We also bought sinamay basket cases for the male Principal Sponsors' wine gift favor.

dangwa trip and update on wedding band

We went to Dangwa yesterday (sunday) but we were not fortunate enough to meet Mang Boy Mahusay. We were there about 6 pm pero closed na sila at ala ng tao :( Baka sa sunday na lang ulit. Am pretty excited kasi the other w@wies who went there last saturday shared their Mang Boy's quotations and quite convincing talaga ang rates. I jst hope ganun din ka-reasonable enough yung i-quote niya samin.

Got to chat with my dad and my tita last night. Sabi nila ala sila makita yung gusto naming white gold na wedding band. I've sent them a pic kasi of our ideal ring. Sabi nila ang karamihan daw dun (sa saudi) is two-toned na yellow and white gold. Fine with us naman pero gusto ko sana talaga is pure white gold. Anyway, they'll try to scout na lang daw sa ibang stores kung meron yung gusto namin. * sana meron * :=)

Another weekend has passed, ala na namang achievement! :(

My wedding checklist as of posting time...

* Bridal Car - booked a MB E320 with ADeB
* Cake - booked Emily Uy Sugarbox (yet to set an appointment for cake details discussion)
* Church - booked Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish (PhilamHomes Subd, QC)
* Church Requirements - la pa kasi 6 months ang validity nun so by August or later pa kami kuha
* Coordinator - for now, Paul and I will handle everything..OTD Coordination by a dear friend
Jojo(labor of love yahoo!)
* Couturier - for my gown: met Tita Wing and showed already my 2 choices ( see pics )
- for ento: scouting pa lang
- paul's barong: bahala na siya dun (haha!)
* Emcee/s - hmmm...still thinking about having our 2 former HS classmates for this role.
* Florist (ento) - scouting pa but plans to get the ever-sikat-at-Weddingsatwork Mang Boy
Mahusay at Dangwa. Might drop by at his stall this coming sunday.
* Gift Favors - for the male PS: Chamdor wines
- for the female PS: no idea yet
- for the guests: la pa din
- for the entourage: secret..actually, di pa sure
- for our parents: hmm...di pa din sure
* Guestlist - still drafting (hirap nito ah..promise!)
* Hair and Make-Up: booked Clamar
* Hair Accessories: my tiara..wala pa..still looking for a very nice one
* Invitation: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) invites to be done by Paul
* Missalette: ala pa
* Musicians/Choir: ala pa din..really wish for senti groove (uy..nagpaparinig)
* Photo/Videographer (event): booked Uy Photography (kenneth and nelwin uy)
* Photo - AVP: si anna dayot! yahoo! labor of love din yan..thanks in advance!
* Reception Venue: booked the Grand Ballroom (Penthouse) of Hotel Rembrandt
* Reception Venue Styling and Decors: yet to meet rembrandt's in house stylist, Ria Madamba
* Rings - gift nina Papa (la pa as of this moment pero pinadala na namin yung pic ng gusto namin)
* Shoes - la pa
* Sound System - included sa package with rembrandt
* Special Effects - di ko pa alam kay jojo (whaterver her plans are)
* Wedding Accessories - unity coins pa lang (la pa cord, coins basket/pouch, unity candle)

did i miss anything? whew! still a long way of preps to go! wish us luck! :D

1st of 2 choices...parang i prefer this gown kasi simple lang siya..i dunno still undecided..ano sa tingin niyong mas bagay sakin?
 

One of my choices...pero i prefer to have it in spaghetti straps