I'm back

Whew! It's been a long time since I last blogged and I must admit that I missed it. I've been screwed up with a lot of things (work and home related) but still managed to pull those through! Ferdie and I are enjoying every minute of our time as husband and wife. There were times that we still can't believe that we are finally married since we've been together for 8 years as bf/gf before we tied the knot.

New things I've found out since getting married...
1. I'm beginning to learn (love) how to cook (aside from the usual nilaga, sinigang and tinola). Im enjoying and collecting recipes and asking my hubby if the tastes is "pasado" to him.
2. I learned how to iron clothes and do the laundry (arrgh!)
3. I learned how to compromise a lot and be more understanding and patient!

I'm really enjoying married life and praying to GOD that soon he'll give us our own bundle of joy...I'm not preggy pa eh :(

Supplier's rating - Cake

CAKE: Emily Uy (I love Sugarbox!)
PESO POWER: 7K
INCLUSIONS: 50 pcs minicakes (butter pound and carrot walnut), cutting cake (carrot walnut), free delivery and set up.
RATING: 5++++++

I super love this girl! She became an instant friend. Hubby and I met her during the Wedding Expo last Sept 2006. At that time, we were keen on booking a cake supplier. We met several cake suppliers but my heart is set on Emily. After seeing her designs and tasting the cake, we came back a few minutes and booked her! The cake design was finalized around Nov. She made several designs for the minicakes and cutting cake plus incorporated our butterfly theme!
Come wedding day, the cake was a huge hit! Everyone loved how it tasted and looked! Ang cute and ang ganda talaga. Hubby and I really liked the color combi, fuschia pink and green. Pinagkaguluhan un minicakes! If not for the souvenirs that my parents gave us, we would have opted to order more to give to our guests.

Cons:
None.

Another great w@w find! SUPER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Supplier's rating - Bride's gown

BRIDAL GOWN: Lucky 13 (Jeannie)
PESO POWER: 6K
INCLUSIONS: Bridal gown in elegant satin, 3 meters detachable train, bolero, first and second veil, coin and arrhae pillows, pouch bag
RATING:
Gown - 3
Service - 1

Naku, eto ang supplier na talagang sumubok sa patience naming lahat...hehehe... Since we have set a certain budget for my gown, ready na ko to walk down the aisle wearing just a simple gown. My design is very simple and with minimal beads. All I want is to have a very long train. During our first meeting, ok kausap c Jeannie. From time to time, I would text her to remind her of the scheduled pick up date. I kept on praying na sana ok naman un kalabasan ng gown ko. I must admit na nung wala pa akong napiling design, napa-praning na ko kaka search sa internet ng gown na simple pero maganda. Syempre, iba ata pag maganda un gown mo di ba! Pero nung nakapag pasukat na ko at habang malapit na un wedding, I realized na the most important thing is to get married to the one I love and that our union will be blessed by GOD. Pampalubag loob ba...hehehe...pero totoo. I may not have the most beautiful gown but I'm sure GOD made me the most beautiful bride that day! naks! ang kapal...hehehehe....Ganoon ata talaga pag kinakasal eh...God makes all brides pretty on their BIG day!

Nga pala, the brooch was another labor of love ni hubby.

Supplier's rating - Groom's barong / pants

GROOM'S BARONG AND PANTS - Lucky 13 (Jeannie)
PESO POWER: 4K
INCLUSIONS: Barong made from Pina Silk plus pants
RATING:
Barong - 5++
Pants - 4

My groom is so happy with his barong. Hindi pumalpak si Jeannie dito. Bagay na bagay kay hubby and of course, ang gwapo niya! ahahahaha (love your own!). His pants is ok naman. Simple lang si hubby eh.

Supplier's Rating - Gowns

MOH, Veil and Cord Sponsors' Gown - Lucky 13
PESO POWER : 1,100 each (exp shouldered by my Ento)
RATING:
Gown - 3
Service - 1

Sobrang palpak si Jeannie dito. Un MOH gown, mali un sukat so gawa na un gown, inulit uli at sinukatan na naman un MOH ko. Mali din kce un design kahit na ilang beses na na-explain un design. Ung sa veil and cord sponsors, un isa sobrang haba ng skirt, un isa naman maluwag sa arms....naku! nakakasakit ng ulo kaya I asked them to coordinate na lan with Jeannie for the repairs. Imagine, one week na lan i-re repair pa un gown ng MOH.
Don't ever consider them.

FLOWER GIRLS GOWNS, JR. BRIDEMAIDS GOWN, CANDLE SPONSOR'S GOWN, MOTHER OF THE GROOM'S GOWN - Jhune Marcelino (Rental only)
PESO POWER: 150 each for the FG, 300 each for the Jr. BM, Candle and Mother's Gown
RATING: 5

Due to budget constraints, we decided to just rent the gowns of the flower girls, jr. bm, candle sponsors and my mom in law's gown. Sobrang daming gowns for rent dito. Very affordable pa un price. Sulit!

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE'S GOWN - Bobby Novenario (RTW)
PESO POWER: 3K
RATING: 5

As mentioned in my wedding kwento, last minute decision ito ng nanay ko. Ayaw talaga niya isuot un gown na pinatahi namin sa Lucky 13. Sobrang palpak kce un gown niya! Kesa naman di umattend or sumimangot sa kasal, bumili na lan kami. Buti na lang meron ciang nagustuhan sa Bobby Novenario. Ayun, 8pm ng friday nasa megamall kami!

In fairness, maganda at bagay sa kanya yung gown.

Supplier's rating - Bride and Groom's shoes

BRIDE'S SHOES: Janylin
PESO POWER: 850
RATING: 5

The shoes were on sale when I bought it! Simple and very comfortable.

GROOM' SHOES: Rusty Lopez
PESO POWER: 1,500
RATING: 5

Hubby's shoes were also on sale. Comfy din accdg to him. At least, he can still use it sa work.

Supplier's rating - Rings

RINGS: Goldenhills Jewelry
PESO POWER: 24K
RATING: 5

This was the 2nd supplier that we booked! We booked them during the bridal fair at megamall last June 2006. We've found the perfect pair for us and since the reservation is only 1K to lock the price, nag pa reserve na agad kami! We paid them on installment basis and got the rings early Feb 2007. We got a two toned, 14K ring with 3 stones each. The staff are also very accomodating.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!