Friday, January 24, 2014

Suppliers' Review (Part Two)

Published : 1/24/2014
Here is the second part of our suppliers' review.

Part one can be found HERE.

 Foreveryday Photography
Rate: 5/5 – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:
  • Gail and his team are great to work with
  • Value for money. We booked his service-only package worth 30K. Nakakuha din kami ng 10% discount  dahil may promo sya for those who booked him earlier that year.
  • Sulit ang bayad namin kay Gail kasi ang ganda ng kinalabasan ng photos namin (as expected). Gwapo at maganda kami ni Obi.
  • Masarap ka-work sina Eric Chua at Khristian Alog din. Part of Gail's team that day.
  • Gail is part of Pat Dy’s team kaya medyo may hint of the latter's style sa mga photos namin.
  • SUPER bait ni Gail. Kahit supplier ko nag-comment na ang bait nya ka-work.
  • Magaling mag-direct si Gail ng mga dapat na poses ko sa lahat ng photos.
Cons:
  • WALANG WALA SYEMPRE!
Our awesome onsite photos here:


Christian Andaya (Videographer)
Rate: 5/5 – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:
  •  Magaling si Christian, madami sa guests namin were asking kung sino at magkano ang videographer namin.
  • Open to suggestion si Christian. Ginawa nya yung mga special request namin sa video.
  • Naka-work na nya si Gail kaya good na ang chemistry nila.
  • Value for money. We booked him early at nakuha namin ang 2012 rate nya. 35K lang ang video package na kinuha namin sa kanya.   
Cons:
  •  WALANG WALA SYEMPRE!
Our awesome SDE here:


Fullblooms by Inah Anupol (Church Flowers)
Rate: 5/5

Pros:
  • Church florist namin si Fullblooms and madami kaming nakuhang freebies sa rate na bigay nya sa amin like lose petals, bridal car flowers at curtain decor sa church doors.
  • Natuwa ako sa curtain na setup nya sa simbahan. Didn’t expect it to be that good. Ineffortan talaga ang pag set-up.
  • Got a 10% discount. 9K na lang ang rate na bigay nya sa amin.
  • No extra charge na rin yung pag-transfer ng flowers from church to reception venue.
Cons:
  • None

church flowers



church entrance (curtains)


Khevin Almario (Wedding Singer - Church)
Rate: 5/5  - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:
  • Ang galing ni Khevin kumanta. Choir-ish ang voice nya at pang-simbahan talaga.
  • Mura lang ang rate nya. Naka-discount lang kami kasi friend ko ang friend nya. Hihi!
  • Nagse-serve sya sa NSDG Church kaya walang problema sa mga liturgical songs kasi marami syang alam.
Cons:
  • WALA ULIT! 
Checkout his youtube videos here:


Jacqueline's (Kamuning Market) (Groom's Barong and Pants)
Rate: 4/5  

Pros:
  • Mura at pwede mamili ng tela for the barong and pants.
  • Ang bilis natapos ng barong ni Obi. Two weeks lang, tapos na agad and ready for pick-up.
  • Maganda ang yari at sukat na sukat kay Obi ang barong and pants. Di na kailangan ipa-alter.
Cons:
  • Malayo from our place. Dadayuhin pa talaga para sa mga nakatira sa South.
  • Wala pang camisa de chino na kasama sa price.


Rey Casedo (Barong and Pants - Bride's Father)
Rate: 5/5

Pros: 
  •  Pwede mamili ng tela for the barong and pants.
  • Maganda ang yari at sukat na sukat kay Daddy ang barong and pants. Di na kailangan ipa-alter.
  • May kasama ng camisa de chino na shoot sa sukat ni Daddy.
  •  Affordable lang ang rate ni Mang Rey para sa barong.
  • Willing syang pumunta ng bahay para sukatan at i-deliver ang barong.
Cons:
  • Kailangan mag-full payment na agad after the measurement-taking. So tiwala lang talaga na di ka nya tatakbuhan.


Lilia Bonaobra (Mothers' Gowns)
Rate: 4/5

Pros:
  • Mura na for the price and style na ginawa nila for our Mom.
  • Nakatawad kami kasi marami kaming pinagawa sa kanila.
  •  Maganda ang yari sa gown ng Mom namin. Di naman halatang gawang Divisoria.
Cons:
  • May mga pina-alter pa kami nung pinick-up namin yung gown. Tapos after i-alter, naging masikip naman kaya kailangan pa namin talaga maghanap ng mag-alter malapit sa amin para di na kami bumalik pa ng Divisoria para dun.
  • Napagbintangan pa kami na peke ang binayad namin na pera. Pero okay naman na-ayos naman ang gusot.

TIP:
  • Wag nyo sasabihin ang exact date ng kasal nyo. Sabihin nyo na ang wedding date nyo is a month ahead than the exact date. Para may time pang mag-ayus ng problem sa damit, if meron.
  •  If may peg na kayo, iprint-out nyo na at make sure na i-clear lahat ng mga ayaw at gusto nyo sa gown.


 North Greenhills Clubhouse
Rate: 4/5 

Pros:
  • Cheap ang rental fee ng NGH. 15K lang for the use of the whole venue, kasama na ang mini stage.
  • Malaki na rin ang buong venue for 150 pax.
  • Malinis ang restroom nila at well maintained.
  • Mabait kausap yung contact namin.
Cons:
  • Kailangan ng sponsor para makapag book ng venue
  • May security deposit na 10K which can be refunded 5 days after the event naman.
  • Medyo mahirap puntahan if walang car kasi wala silang tricycle sa loob ng village para sa mga walang dalang sasakyan.


Queensland Catering Service
Rate: 5/5   - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:
  • Queensland na talaga ang gusto namin from the start kasi suki na sina Obi sa Queensland at kilala na silang client.
  • Si Michelle ang AE namin at mabilis sya sumagot sa mga inquiries namin, both sa email at text.
  • Si Madel ang nakausap namin sa detailing at very accommodating sya. Nagsusuggest din sya ng mga items na pwede nila ipahiram for our wedding.
  •  Mura ang rates ni Queensland. Roughly 500 per head lang ang rate na nakuha namin.
  • Masarap ang food at sabi ng guests namin gustong gusto nila ang food ng caterer.
  • Team ni Victoria ang na-assign sa amin. Magaling sya at alisto lahat ng mga waiters nya. Wala kaming narinig na bad comment about them.
  • After the event nakabalot na rin yung mga tirang pagkain sa mga provided containers namin.
  • As early as June, nagtatanong na sila kung kelan kami free para i-detail ang wedding. Kaya mid-year pa lang tapos na agad kami sa details.
Cons:
  • Nabusog kami at nasiyahan sa serbisyo nila kaya wala kaming reklamo.


Toy Cakes and Pastries
Rate: 4/5

Pros:
  • Got his promo rate na 4K for 3 layered cake with 1 edible layer plus customized design.
  • Mabait si Kiko (cake chef) when we met him at madami syang pinatikim na desserts nya kahit cake lang naman ang booked namin sa kanya.
  • MASARAP ang chocolate cake nya. Super moist at di nakakasawang kainin.
  •  May free na isang layer para lalagyan ng cake topper.
Cons:
  • Nasad lang kami sa itsura ng cake kasi malayo sa gusto namin yung itsura. Gusto kasi namin mukhang totoong wooden log yung cake. Kaso medyo di na-achieve.


our wedding cake


Roweliza's (Bridal Shoes)
Rate: 4/5  

Pros:
  • Mura lang ang pa-customize ng shoes sa kanila kasi Marikina based sila.
  • Wala ng extra charge after ko ibalik sa kanila yung shoes kasi di nasunod yung peg ko.
  • Libre na ang “Yes” at “I Do” na tatak sa shoes namin ni Obi kasi sa nanyaring di nila pagsunod sa napagkasunduan namin.
  • Dapat magpapagawa si Obi ng shoes sa kanila pero dahil walang makitang supplies si Rowie (owner?) sinabihan nya ako agad 2 weeks before ng target date para makapaghanap na agad kami ng ibang supplier.
Cons:
  • Di nasunod yung peg ko nung una. Ginaya lang talaga nila yung print-out na binigay ko at di pinaltan yung colors na pinili ko.
  • Pati height ng shoes di nasunod kaya binalik ko at pinarush ang pag-gawa ng revision.


bridal shoes
Astoria Plaza Ortigas
Rate: 5/5 – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:

  • We booked 2-bedroom suite. one for me and one for obi's family.
  • 7K++ lang ang rate ng room nila for a 2-bedroom suite. So mura na for a 2-bedroom suite na sobrang laki.
  • Walang restrictions. 9 kami sa isang suite tapos sina obi 11 naman. Di naman sila nangsisita if meron excess na tao sa room.
  • Sulit din ang breakfast buffet nila. Masarap ang food.
  • Maganda ang rooms and well maintained. 
Cons:
  • WALANG WALA SYEMPRE!
* photos are stolen off the web... we hope they don't mind 

Labor of LOVE DIY's

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Monday, January 13, 2014

Just Married!

Published : 1/13/2014
And we are officially Mr. and Mrs. Parcon!


We will take this opportunity to have a looong "THANK YOU" list of those who made the wedding a very memorable and successful experience.

  • Unang-una ay ang Team "Obi Weds Kat"! The amazing men and women behind our wedding suppliers, who made the event veeery impressive from the hotel up to the church and venue! HERE is a more extensive list of our suppliers. Thank you!
  • Sa mga supportive correspondents ni Kat sa Weddings at Work (W@W) forums. Andaming naitulong sa amin ng forum na yan.
  • Sa mga tropa namin, who helped out with the preparations.
* Arvin, for the macho wedding car. I mean...

come on... what can be more astig?!

* Jason Bilog the Transporter, salamat sa pag-drive sa amin ni Kat! Turbo boost! 
* Treiz/Garr, thanks for the help on finding the right place (North Greenhills Clubhouse) to transform into our La-La Land. 
* Treiz/Garr/Jubay/Fluffy/Fritz/(who else?) for the awesome unofficial photos.
* Romy, for the tour around Marikina for our wedding shoes.
* Jon, salamat sa pag-sama sa akin magpagawa ng engagement ring.
* Pammy for helping out with the hotel accommodation. Laking tipid!

yes, it's you, tim... we thank you
  • Sa mga tropa namin, who have their parts during the event.
* Shep Ali, thanks for leading us during the church celebration.
* Philip/Rondel, for doing the Readings.
* Father (Kuya) RJ, thanks for going out of your way to preside over our marriage.
* Roy/Yoe, salamat sa pag-abay! Alam ko babawi kayo sa akin. Pero hindi ako a-attend sa kasal niyo!
* Aina, para sa napakalupet na wedding animation!

Father (Kuya) RJ
  • Sa lahat ng pumunta sa kasal at naging active participants at witnesses sa pag-iisang dibdib namin. Ganun din sa mga ginustong maka-punta ngunit hindi nakarating for unforeseen reasons . Salamat.
  • Sa aming mga poging Ninong at nag-gagandahang mga Ninang. Sa inyo po ako makiki-tulog kapag ayaw ako papasukin ng bahay ni Kat. Salamat po.

ang mga bataan ko

  • Malaking pasasalamat din sa mga miyembro ng aming pamilya na hindi nag-sawang tumulong sa amin mula preparations hanggang sa araw ng aming kasal. They've been as tireless as we are and equally excited with the wedding. 
  • Special props goes to our parents. We've had overwhelming support from these guys since day one. Obi's dad (who joined the Lord last 2012) was the reason why we have it at the St. Ignatius Cathedral. He was the one who have it reserved for us so we never want it in any other place.

ang mga hahanapin ko, pag di ako pinapasok ni kat sa bahay

  • Sa aming Panginoon na Siyang nag buklod sa amin at gumabay sa amin para maisakatuparan ang kasal na ito. Salamat po, big time!

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Suppliers' Review (Part One)

Published : 1/11/2014
Here are the ratings for our amazing wedding suppliers. 

(Words by Kat)


List of Suppliers:
  1. Photographer: Foreveryday Photography
  2. Videographer: Christian Andaya
  3. Church Florist: Fullblooms by Inah Anupol
  4. Wedding Church Singer: Khevin Almario
  5. Groom's Barong: Jacqueline's (Kamuning Market)
  6. Father's Barong: Rey Casedo 
  7. Mother's Gown: Lilia Bonaobra
  8. Entourage Gown: c/o my Tita Levy
  9. Venue: North Greenhills Clubhouse
  10. Caterer: Queensland Catering Service
  11. Wedding Cake: Toy Cakes and Pastries
  12. VIP Souvenir: Red Clay Factory
  13. Bridal Shoes: Roweliza
  14. Event Stylist: Moki Gray
  15. L/S: C1 Discotech Lights and Sounds
  16. Bridal Gown: Roxy Bagano
  17. Projector: Projector for Rent
  18. Coordinator: Imbitado Events
  19. Wedding Rings: La Real Jewelry
  20. Invitation: WINK
  21. HMUA: Jen Pili
  22. Photobooth: Skyplum
  23. Church: St. Ignatius Cathedral
  24. Hotel: Astoria Plaza Ortigas

St. Ignatius Cathedral
Rate: 4.5/5

Pros:
  • Since nasa loob ng Camp Aguinaldo ang St. Ignatius Cathedral, tahimik ang simbahan at walang mga usisero na makikisilip ng wedding.
  • Mura lang ang rate nila 10K lang for the use of the church kaso wala pa ang flowers at choir.
  • Airconditioned.

Cons:
Nahirapan lang kami makipagusap sa contact person ng church. Minsan kasi ang hirap magtanong sa kanya at madalas di kami nagkakaintindhan pag may ineexplain sya.

Di rin maganda ang door ng church so kailangan pa ng white blanket para matakpan ang entrance ng simbahan.


Rate: 5/5 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:
  • We got a lot of freebies such as arras, replica rings, at personalized cord.
  • Got 40% discount so roughly we got our rings plus the freebies ng mga 30K.
  • Nakadiscount din kami kasi W@W member ako (THANKS W@W). Just present your w@w tag to them para may proof na w@wies kayo.
  • Halos lahat ng fair kasama sila so if may kailangan kayo sa kanila madali silang huntingin kasi lagi sila present sa mga wedding fair.
  • Katrina was our contact sa La Real and she was very nice. Nakakuha pa kami ng free otap after our 3rd meeting.
Kwento:
  • Nakalimutan namin pa-engrave ang names namin sa loob ng rings. Masyado kasi kaming excited sa engraving ng Alibata sa labas kaya ayun nalimot naming dalawa ipalagay yung names. Anyway, Obi texted Kat (La Real owner) agad agad para ma-engrave ang names namin and asked her how much. Nagulat kami nung sinabi nya na libre na daw. And when we met her para mapick-up yung rings she gave us free otaps (not 1, but 2 otap packs). How sweet!
Cons:
  •  None

 Skyplum (Photo Booth) 
Rate: 5/5

Kwento:
  • Skyplum is owned by Don. We got his 4-hour service for 5k and was referred by Moki. Since Moki will be doing the setup of our photo booth ni-request namin na tripod setup lang pwede na. It will save space and madali i-adjust yung shot sa pictures kesa yung typical na photo booth machine.
Pros:
  • Don was easy to deal with, madalas sya pa nagpapaalala sa akin about the event kasi 2 weeks na lang wala pa akong nabibigay na photo booth layout.
  • Madalas sa Facebook ko sya kausap at mabilis sya sumagot sa mga inquiries ko.
  • Photo quality was good din. 
Cons:
  • None

 C1 Discotech Lights and Sound 
Rate: 5/5

Pros:
  • Laging online si bobby(owner ng L/S) at mabilis nya nasasagot yung mga tanong naming about sa lights and sound.
  • We got his L/S package for only 5,000 so cheap na. Pinatanggal kasi namin yung ibang equipment na nasa package nya (i.e bubble machine, smoke machine etc).
  • The sound setup was great. Walang feedback at rinig gang likod ang audio nila.
  • Lights was okay. May hints of violet hue sa venue. Masyado lang talagang maliwanag pa para maappreciate ang lights kasi morning wedding kami.
  • Nasunod lahat ng gusto namin sa program. Pati mga songs ng grand entrance gang sa lunch time. Wala silang nakalimutan sa instructions ko.
Cons:
  • None

 Imbitado Events (plus hosting) 
(https://www.facebook.com/imbitado.events)
Rate: 5/5 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros:
  • SUPER satisfied kami sa service at dedication ng Imbitado Events. Ni-refer lang sila ng friend namin at di kami nagpatumpik tumpik pa eh binook na namin sila.
  • Cheap ang OTD coordinator service nila for 5 coordinators.
  • May free registration setup. Di biro ang setup nila ah, at habang tumatagal sila sa wedding business mas lalo pang gumaganda ang setup ng registration area.
  • Laging one text away si Ayie for any questions na maisip namin. Kahit petty questions pa yan sasagutin nya agad agad (except for days na maraming raket).
  • We LOOOVE Ayie's team. Special mention si Conz at si Bianca.
    • Si Conz kasi ang nagbigay sa akin ng 2nd look (for free) ko at nag make-up sa family ni Obi kahit 1 day before the wedding ko lang sinabi.
    • Si Bianca naman is may official BFF sa araw na yun kasi sya ang taga-bigay ng water, tissue, pins… name it she has it! Hahaha!
  • At syempre napakagaling ni Ayie maghost ng event. Alive na alive ang guests namin sa lahat ng ipagawa nya. Di kami nagkamali na kunin sya as host at coordinator namin for our wedding day.

Cons:
WINK (Invitation)
Rate: 4/5
Pros:
  • Alma was our AE and mabilis sya sumagot sa emails namin.
  • Affordable ang rates nila at marami silang mga standard template for invitations. I think there are designs that will suit almost all themes sa mga events.
  • Inavail namin yung 10% discount nila so we got our invitation per piece for more or less 60php. That’s cheap na rin for 3-piece loose invitation with white envelope.
  • Mabilis lang ang printing process nila, akala ko aabutin ng 5days pero after 2 days ready for pick-up na agad ang invitation namin.
  • Their office is near Makati, so since we are both working sa Makati madali magdrop-by sa office nila.
Cons:
  • I thought mas mapapabilis kung pipili lang kami ng template design nila and ipapabago lang yung colors sa invi, pero I was wrong. Inabot kami ng 3-4 revisions bago nakuha ng artist nila ang gusto namin.
  • We had to make a set of instructions with matching arrows, drawings and details talaga para lang maayos nila yung gusto namin ipabago.
  • TIP to other w@wies na nagavail ng customization service nila, make sure na detalyado nyo ibibgay ang mga instructions nyo.


 Projector For Rent
Rate 5/5

Pros:
  • Malinaw naman ang projector nila. Nakita naman namin ang onsite at SDE na pinlay namin on our wedding day very clearly.
  • Cheap. Kasi for P3,000 nakapagrent na kami ng 5000 ansi and 7ft x 7ft na screen.
  • Smooth ang transaction namin at lahat via phone lang.
Cons:
  • None

 Moki Gray (Event Stylist)
Rate 5/5 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Kwento:
  • We booked her early last year at that time wala pa syang styling services. Sumuntok sa buwan lang kami kung magooffer sya ng ganon. Luckily malapit na pala nya i-add yun sa offered services nya. As soon as okay na kami with the rate nagdownpayment na kami agad sa kanya.
  • I believe na we got her for cheaps, well unlike other high-end stylist na talagang sobrang mahal.
  • We got the following services:
1. Table-scape (guest and VIP tables)
2. Couple's Area
3. Memory Lane
4. Photobooth Area
  • We met twice. First was nung nag-occular kami ng venue and when nag-detailing kami sa caterer namin. Buti na lang nandun sya kasi di ko marerealize lahat ng mga tinanong nya sa AE namin.
Pros:
  • Reasonable na ang rate nya for the style and passion na binibigay sa lahat ng projects nya.
  • Very happy kami ni Obi sa style na ginawa nya sa reception.
  • All our guests were saying na ang ganda ng setup namin! Others even had a photo-op sa memory lane namin. Hahaha!
  • She proved na di kailangan ng grand setup to prove something. It’s the little details that made an impact and statement to all of us that day. We are just blessed to had met Moki.
Cons:
  • NONE
Pictures here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.609074449151934.1073741843.415592001833514&type=3
Roxy Bagano Couture (Wedding Gown Designer)
(https://www.facebook.com/baganocouture)
Rate: 5/5 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Kwento:
  • Roxy was referred by my HMUA (Jen Pili). Boothmates daw sila sa last wedding fair nila (at that time) at pinangako ni Jen na irerefer si Roxy sa clients nya kasi ang ganda daw ng gawa nya.
  • So I inquired agad kay Roxy after browsing thru her work sa FB.
  • I gave her my pegs and budget. She agreed din to sketch a design for me kahit wala pa akong downpayment.
  • On our first meeting, di ko inasahan na ang young pala nya. 2 years younger kasi sya sa akin.
  • She made a gown sketch for me at nagustuhan ko naman and booked her right there and then.
  • The gown comes with a bridal bag and a head piece.
Pros:
  • She was really great to work with.
  • She listens sa mga gusto ko at ayaw ko sa gown and also gave suggestions sa kung ano ang mas babagay sa akin.
  • Ang sarap lang nyang kausap, madalas nagtatawanan lang kami pag fitting time. Tapos share share lang kami ng mga wedding preps stories.
  • Affordable ang rates nya.
  • She also did help me dress-up the wedding day. Nandun na sya ng maaga pa lang sa hotel.
  • Ang sweet pa nya kasi ginawan nya pa ako ng 2 pettycoat kasi ramdam nya nahihirapan ako mag-walk dun sa una nyang ginawa.
  • She also added beads at appliqués sa gown ko. Lam ko kasi konti lang ilalagay nya kasi nga limited ang budget ko, pero pinuno nya ang bodice part ng gown ko kaya happy talaga ako nung nakita ko yung gown nung last fitting.
Cons:
Jen Pili (HMUA)
(https://www.facebook.com/HdTouch)
Rate: 4/5

Kwento:
  • We booked her kasi referred sya ng friend ko na ikakasal din. Nakita ko rin na mura ang rates nya so binook ko na sya.
  • Di na rin ako nagpa-trial make-up kasi ang mahal, P1500.
  • Di na rin ako kumuha ng 2nd look at touch-up service nya, kasi mahal again.
  • I got the following sa package nya na worth 18K.
    • 1 Airbrush Makeup
    • 6 Traditional Makeup
Pros:
  • Ang dali lang kausap si jen, parang kabarkada ko lang hehe!
  • Peg ko lang sa makeup is fresh at ayaw ko lang ng masyadong makapal na makeup. Yun naman ang nasunod.
  • Ang ganda din ng pagkakagawa sa hair ko. Like ko yung ginawa ng hairstylist nya.
  • Makeup ng entourage was great, nagbloom lahat ng abay ko. Pati mga mothers naming ni obi.
Cons:
  • Mejo na-sad lang ako kasi after an hour shoot, parang naging oily na agad yung face ko. parang nahalata sa mga pictures ko sa hotel.



 Red Clay Factory (VIP Souvenir)
(http://www.redclayfactory.com.ph/)
Rate: 5/5

Kwento:
  • Aksidente lang namin itong na-book sa fair. Dapat kasi iba ang regalo namin for VIP's pero nung nakita namin yung mga lamps nagandahan kami at ang mura nya sa fair kaya after doing some calculations and comparison agad agad na binook na namin.
  • We ordered 14 pcs. of medium-size lamps. P450 each ang isa.
Pros:
  • After the fair, nagfollow-up email agad si Robert (Red Clay owner) para i-remind ako sa mga pending details na kailangan ko i-provide sa kanya. Natuwa lang kami sa customer service nila.
  • They delivered the lamps sa bahay namin kaya less hassle and with no extra charges.
  • The lamps have free ribbons din na nag-complement sa motif namin. Since close to lavender ang motif namin, lavander ribbons ang isinama.
  • Pag binook sila sa fair, bukod sa fair price nila free na ang paglagay ng monogram or any design sa lamp.

Cons:
  • None
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