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a journey to our beginning...

  • arubin
  • airisshu
  • Wednesday, August 02, 2006

    updates...

    updating based on comments of the ever-reliable wawies... [thanks! thanks!]

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    we have about 4 months and 2 weeks left for preps. ideally it should only be 4months, because our original plan says we should be finished with everything before december. but with bin and I going home a week before the big day, asa pa talaga. :D but, i am not worried with the preps... at least not yet. or is it just because there are more things in my mind... like our rapidly inflating expenses? :( i would rather think about the preparation details.. than contemplate how we can scrimp on things still need to spend on.

    so, here is the list of the accomplishments done by Bin [and me na rin hehe] before he came here in JP and the to-do list [payments not included]. As expected the additional To-do items outnumbered the things we've done ..sheesh.

    Coordination - Clarice of An Event to Remember
    We upgraded our contract with them from On-the-day coordination to Partial Coordination. We figured that although we have booked almost all the important suppliers and we are still on track with the schedule we set, it would be close to impossible to tie all the remaining loose ends with both Bin and I here in JP. Before Bin left Pinas, he gave Clarice almost all the wedding-related documents and contracts so she can take care of whatever we have left hanging. The other night, over YM, we browsed through the major details of our preparation. She told me I have nothing to worry about. Good. I'll see her on the day. Joke lang hehehe. With the way she handled our discussion, I must say that Im now much more at ease that there's gonna be a wedding on Dec.16. :)

    To do : follow up on things we've discussed

    Venue (Ceremony/Reception) - Coconut Palace
    We asked Clarice to give our DP... I havent reviewed our contract but I think next payment would be on the day itself.

    To do : ask about generator[?] in case of blackouts, Ask about the usage of Chapel for ceremony if in case it rains

    Caterer/Ceremony Arrangement - Josiah's Catering
    Haaayy..the source of my wedding-related stress and frustration. They booked us an emcee w/o informing the emcee... and so, she has accepted another wedding event na buti na lang somebody i know... kung hindi baka nagulat na lang kami on the day na iba pala ang emcee namin! grrrrr talaga... actually that's just the short and tamed version of it.. I dont want to dwell on this na.. kasi it already took so much of my energy I have alloted for wedding stress hehehe. anyway, Clarice told me she'll talk with our "reliable"AE about this.

    To do : Settle Emcee problem [Clarice will discuss this with them this week], Ask for change of Color Motif [we initially told them Brown and Yellow, now it should be Pink and Brown], If sched still permits, Ask for food tasting on the dishes we havent tasted yet.., Discuss Ceremony and Reception Layout, Discuss floral arrangement [both Ceremony and Reception], Discuss how to feed the vendors [guest meals or crew meals?]

    Bridal Gown, Moms' Gowns and MOH Gown - Veluz
    All of us already had our measurements taken, except Mamang who's in Isabela. She'll probably have hers taken by a neighbourhood mananahi na lang and send it via mail.

    To do : Ask for Designs, Send Mamang the measurement guide, Update Contract with Veluz, Wait for Fitting Garments, Further fittings, Have Ivy [my sister] deliver the fabric for her gown to Veluz.

    Bridal Accessories - Niko and Veluz
    Shoes, Hairpieces, Cord, Pillow and Garter, Cord and Secondary Veil come with the bridal gown that Veluz will be doing.

    To do : Research for the shoe/hair accessories designs and forward it to Niko

    Barong - Bin and Papang
    Still on the lookout. Bin already visited Edwin Valerio and had his measurement taken but he told them that he's still not decided. Their rates are reasonable considering the good feedbacks we read/heard about them. But we are still considering Clarice's and Veluz suggestions on this. They may be able to deliver the same style and quality at cheaper price.

    To do : Ask for Clarice's contact's rate on the barong. Decide on who will create Bin's barong.

    Bin's Pants and Shoes
    none yet

    To do : If we decide to get the Barong from Edwin, we will also get the pants from him. The price is quite reasonable if they could create the exact barong design we want :) ... As for Bin's shoes, we will scout here but will probably buy in Pinas..

    Entou Gowns - Leony Bautista (Mrs. Bau for short).
    With Jo's gown [see pic on previous post] I am more kampante that Mrs. Bau can deliver my other entou's gowns accdg. to my expectation...

    To do : Compile all Entou's measurements, Have Haidee[Bin's sister] send a copy of the designs to Clarice, Discuss the designs for SS' and PS' Gowns with her or Clarice.

    Entou's Brooches - c/o my BM's friend
    Im not sure if they would like me to mention their name here... so for the mean time, vendor's name is just BM's friend. :)

    To do : Wait for sample pics.

    Photographer - Nelwin Uy
    We've finally set the date for prenuptial shoot with Nelwin :D From our prenup pics Nelwin will be doing our guest sheets :D

    To do : Shop for prenups attire hehehe, Decide on where to hold the prenups, Set a prod. meeting with him and Paul V. if sched permits.

    Videographer - Threelogy
    As I've discussed with Clarice, we will avail the onsite video in place of the additional aisle arrangements [another tipid step]

    To do : Inform Threelogy that we will be availing their Onsite Video. Decide on the onsite video song and theme.

    Backup Photographer - Paul Vincent
    No update.

    To do : Set a prod. meeting with him if sched permits.

    Lights and Sound System - Sound Syndrome
    No update.

    To do : Inquire if they can provide sound recording of the music that will be played during the ceremony. Provide playlist on the disco part.

    String Quartet - Velvet Mood Musicale
    No update.

    To do : Draft and submit song list.

    Flowers - Mang Boy Mahusay
    We went to Dangwa to meet him and pay the downpayment. We found them really nice kahit mukha silang siga sa kanto hehehe

    To do : Change bridal bouquet because we changed our motif... give them an extra cloth to tie up the bridal bouquet.

    Cake - Alex Franco
    No update.

    To do : I think nothing's left to do here. Will see him on the wedding day na :)

    Hotel Preps - Manila Diamond Hotel
    Bin already put the DP for an Executive Suite (one day) and Superior (two days). But Clarice made us decide to double up the Exec. Suite because we cannot be assured that the room is available for early check-in.

    To do : Book Exec. Suite for Dec.15-16. Decide on rooms for Pastor Jim and company.

    Souvenirs - Ms. Chie
    Already got the sample and I am happy with how it turned out. :) The production has already started. Mama will do the packaging :D

    To do: Wait for the finished prod. and hand it to mama for packaging. Buy Boxes/Baskets to contain the
    souvenirs.

    Rings
    none yet

    To do : Will go to Machida to scout for rings on Saturday. If we can find rings we like w/in our budget, we might buy it already :D

    Invitation/Missalettes
    none yet

    To do : Must decide on the supplier for the invitation! As for missalette I can do the layout and find a printer for it. Submit it to Pastor Jim for review.

    HMU - Chichi Sotomil
    no update.

    To do : must set trial makeup date. better if it would be on the same date as our prenups sched. Ask her if what hair accessories we will be using. :)

    HMU for other family members
    none yet.

    To do : Find one and book.

    Rental Cars for our families' transport on the day
    no update. we might need 3 private vans.

    To do : find the cheapest but reliable supplier for this.

    Gifts for Principal Sponsors
    not sure if we're gonna get the same gifts for both our foreign and Filipino Principal Sponsors.

    To do : still look around

    Luminaries
    no update

    To do : Mama will do this :D

    Arrhae - Unity Coins or 500-Yen Coins?
    To do : Decide which is better... I like the symbols that go with each Unity Coin.. but 500-Yen coins go with our Japanese theme. :) dochira ga ii ka na...

    Ceremonial Needs
    Bible, Unity Candles, Secondary Sponsors' Candles/Lighter, Chalice, Wine and Bread, whatelse?

    Reception Needs
    Chamdor Sparkling Wine for toasting, Props for games, pre-dinner Snacks, whatelse?

    Special Effects
    some nice-to-haves :D i actually havent mentioned this to Bin :) I have to think first how I can defend these addtl gastos to him.. hehehe

    mini-gallery, fireworks, take home beverages, putobumbong/bibingka stand :D

    To do : Since these are at the least of our priorities, we'd decide on these when we have extra budget... so most likely.. pangarap na lang ito :D

    Honeymoon
    no update.. hehehe we need to come back here in JP by Dec27. with the 2nd reception in isabela... at best, we can only fit in a 3day-2night R&R at a local resort.

    To do : scout for one relaxing, not so far-flung [minimal travel], definitely not expensive vacation spot.

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    Whew! Still a looonng way to go :D if you notice anything i have missed, please inform us :D

    3 Comments:

    Blogger QT said...

    hi ai! tama ka, ung small details ung nakaka toxic! hirap pag overseas no. kakatuwa, magkikita tayo sa diamond hotel (dun din preps namin e). pdng mag chika tayo the night before. haha!

    take care and will link u up ha.

    4:42 AM  
    Blogger flowerdrumsong said...

    hey ai! ;)

    you look all set, sister! :) what about honeymoon - not wedding related yet but isn't that in the budget too?

    then, what are you having for guestbook? we're doing guest sheets - and because we're almost done with that - thought i'd mention that...

    otherwise, everything's lookin' good!

    6:47 AM  
    Blogger Rainier & Katrina said...

    Hi sis! :) Musta ka na? Korek ka nga sabi ni Cheche! ung maliliit na detail un pa ang nagpapadagdag ng problema sa aten.

    Hope ok na kyo ng AE mo! hehehe =p

    Take care sis!

    1:06 PM  

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