Wednesday, April 29, 2009

evolution



first photo: we met in 2006 at our friends' wedding (we were candle sponsors - i was with the bride, he with the groom)

middle photo: we met again in 2008 at the hospital where the same friends who got married 2 years ago delivered a beautiful baby girl

last photo: this is us, now. happy, engaged, and tying the knot soon! :)

and, ninang and ninong to that beautiful baby girl nina. :)

where do you go on a very hot summer sunday?

the answer: SPLASH ISLAND! :)

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

our 5th

last night, k treated me to a wonderful 5th monthsary dinner at cravings.

everything was good. from the soup, salad, main entrees, and dessert. the company, of course, was excellent. as always. :)







i love you more than ever. happy 5th! :)

game over??

saw this shirt in greenhills a few weeks ago. k wants one actually hahaha!



checkmate! :)

7 churches

during good friday, k and i visited 7 churches for our way of the cross exercise.

1. Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy



2. Archbishop's Palace



3. Our Lady of La Naval and Sto. Domingo Parish



4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine



5. Christ the King Mission Seminary



6. St. Paul the Apostle Parish



7. Mary the Queen Parish



it was truly a meaningful holy week for us. :)

(btw, i might have interchanged the names and photos of these churches. let me know!)

sweet janina

k's favorite (and only niece) jana made us this. how sweet! :)







Tuesday, April 21, 2009

happy 5th!



i love you more than ever. :)

Monday, April 20, 2009

chelo's getting married!

k's bestfriend chelo called him early this morning to share this great news. yey! we're so happy for her! i already volunteered to help her with the wedding preps hehe congratulations again, chelo! malapit na ang feb 2010! :)



another of k's bestfriends, pilar, is also getting married this july. haaay, daming kinakasal!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

color motif

early into the wedding preps stage, i asked k what he wants for our color motif. ako daw bahala. :)

initially i loved the tiffany blue and brown combo. k was OK with it, albeit not enthusiastically. i had my reservations, too. baka kasi di bagay, etc. etc. but these inspiration boards are lovely.





one night i sat down with him and asked him what his favorite color was. he said blue, the dark kind. hmmmmmm. then the light bulb in my head lit up heehee. i say, how about a midnight blue and silver wedding (i love silver)? his eyes sparkled, and he says why not?

i looked up for sample photos and got these. showed them to k, and, still with the same sparkle in his eyes, said I LIKE THIS MUCH, MUCH BETTER. case closed. :)





wedding gown inspirations

been obsessing about my bridal gown lately. sigh.











our wedding day is going to be a very special day for me and k, and i want to look my absolute best. but spending a fortune on one gown that i will be wearing once (or maybe during every anniversary?? hehe) is not really me. i want something simple, yet elegant, with minimal beadworks. and this i love:










now i am looking for someone to make me this one. wish me luck! :)

Monday, April 13, 2009

10 Things to Never Do at a Wedding

we could all learn a thing or two from these tips (shared by a fellow w@wie):

The day two people exchange vows may not be your special day, but it's someone's special day, so be on your best behavior -- all the way from the I -do's to the obligatory Gloria Gaynor dance marathon...

* Don't Be Fashionably Late
As the song says, get to the church on time! Allow enough time to get to there 15 minutes early or more no matter what weather, traffic, or other acts of divine intervention pop up. Print out directions to both the ceremony and the reception (if it's at a different location). Many a wedding has been hampered by guests who got lost and showed up an hour late.

* Don't Produce Sound Effects
While at a wedding and reception, turn off your Blackberries and cell phones, put them on vibrate, or better yet, don't even take them!

* Don't Talk Trash
It may sound obvious, but it happens all the time. No matter how big or how loud a wedding is, things get overheard. So, be on your best and most polite behavior. No gossip about any of the other guests. No complaining out loud about anything -- whether it's the food or the long line at the ladies' room. And no comparisons to other weddings! As far as the bride and groom are concerned, this is a perfect day, and so it should be!

* Don't Come Bearing Gifts
Whether you're planning on gifting the happy couple a Cuisinart or cold hard cash, do them a huge favor and don't bring it on the wedding day. If you do, they have to keep track of it and haul it home at the end of the night. Send the gift ahead of time, or after the actual ceremony -- at a time when they can really relax and enjoy it.

* Don't Dress Down
Whatever you choose to wear, make the effort to look your best for the bride and groom. They'll appreciate that you got dolled or duded up for the occasion. If the invitation doesn't specify dress code, put in a friendly email or call to the bride, groom, their parents, or attendants to get more info. Black Tie means you've got to dust off that long silk dress or rent a tux. If it's an outdoor affair, there may be more leeway, but get details on the location, so you can come prepared (because it's isn't fun to be traipsing around in the sand in your stilettos!).

* Don't Bring Mr. or Ms. Random
If you're single, choose your date carefully. If it's someone you've only been out with once, it may not be the best idea (could be awkward for you, your date, and the newlyweds). Same if it's someone you recently "sort of" broke up with. Weddings are intimate affairs and bringing in a stranger should be done with thought. Let the bride or groom know if you decide to come alone so they can seat you with other fun "ones!" And as much as you may love your kiddos, don't take them if children aren't invited.

* Don't Steal the Show
Wedding ceremonies take all forms -- from religious to poetic, musical, or humorous. Whatever the vibe, let the bride and groom set the tone and follow their lead. If you're normally a loud, life-of-the-party type, bring it down a notch and let the wedding couple stand out. If you're a weeper, bring tissues and sit where you can sob without disturbing the I Do's. If the ceremony includes religious rituals, find out what you should do (or not do) ahead of time.

* Don't Pig Out
If food is serve-yourself, avoid the buffet line stampede and wait until the crowd dies down. Also, avoid going back for thirds. Take a break and save room for cake! Seconds might be okay, once you've seen that everyone has eaten. If the food is served sit-down, eat what is served without requesting substitutions or omissions, unless you have a food allergy. Otherwise, pick delicately or chow down, but don't gripe that you "don't like fish." Worse comes to worst, you can hit Burger King on the way home!

* Don't Drag Out Skeletons
If the bride blushes, it should be from pride, joy, or sheer love. Not because someone just stood up and told a humiliating story about the loser she dated in high school! Ingratiate yourself to the lady and her groom by avoiding any potentially embarrassing or juvenile behavior -- no bawdy jokes, no tales about their dating habits or exploits, no overdrinking, and no overly sexy dancing. Have fun, but don't have it at anyone else's expense.

* Don't Stockpile Party Favors
At the end of the night, as you're saying your thank-yous and farewells, avoid the urge to hog all the super-cool (or yummy) party favors! You don't need to take some for people who weren't able to attend. You don't need extras. Take one for yourself, unless someone in the wedding party urges you to do otherwise.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

a lenten reflection

WHAT TO GIVE UP

Give up complaining——focus on gratitude.

Give up pessimism——become an optimist.

Give up harsh judgments——think kindly thoughts.

Give up worry——trust Divine Providence.

Give up discouragement——be full of hope.

Give up bitterness——turn to forgiveness.

Give up hatred——return good for evil.

Give up negativism——be positive.

Give up anger——be more patient.

Give up pettiness——become mature.

Give up gloom——enjoy the beauty that is all around you.

Give up jealousy——pray for trust.

Give up gossiping——control your tongue.

Give up sin——turn to virtue.

Give up giving up——hang in there!

via EWTN
"Lenten Reflections"

the graduate

my sister, lory, graduated from nursing school last month. hurray! we're so proud! :)



my flight was via roxas, so i met my dearest bestfriends for lunch before travelling to iloilo.



k was already in iloilo as a surprise guest! :D we met up with the alba family and shared some quality time.





we couldn't miss having good old ted's lapaz batchoy!



the graduation ceremony that lasted for 5 hours (or more!)









oh, and we had her graduation dinner at the mango tree, where k proposed. sweet! :)





met up with k's cousin ryan and his girl jo, had a few drinks at smallville.



to cap off the night, here's the face-off ala pacquiao (dad) and hatton (k). malaki pustahan dyan, 1 million rupiah! :D