Precious Time

As a wedding coordinator, I need to be twice as early as the call time of the entourage. It is like I'm laying the stage where they will perform. Chairs must be complete in number and aligned well. Need to check the candles, match or fueled lighter,sound system sound check...While I am busy on these little things, the ladies could be relaxing in a salon for a hairdo and make-up. I'm pretty sure, some guys are already tired of waiting for their partner. Haha!

My groom appreciates his Papa and Mama.

There are times when guests are also busy. They love to roam around and talk to their relatives, chase the kids, comment on the food and take pictures. But the moment the couple starts to talk, they listen. There's a part of the program when the newly wed will thank and appreciate their parents. Here, the couple realizes that after the big event, they are not going to live with their parents anymore and is going to live on their own. Separation is not a joyful occasion. Thus, tears may flow from both the parents and the couple, just what happened to us. ***tears***  

 

The girls just wanna have fun.

Now, let's talk about pictures! These girls graced the newly wed couple during the opening of the reception program. Look at them. No one missed to smile. I guess, they are always ready for any candid shot. Ehem...I think they were not prepared for this. ***smile*** 

Every moment is precious, even the falling of rose petals from the bride's bouquet. It's part of the wedding package. The wedding ceremony is designed to be a blissful event because it is a unique and divine union of two different individuals bound by love and commitment. Let's remember that before they were total strangers. Amazing! 

One of my greatest achievements in my life is when I arranged my own wedding. The guests were happy. I got awesome flowers decorated the elegant venue. My reception program host was pretty-brilliant. My best friends left their work to witness this memorable event in my life. I owe everyone my gratefulness, and of course, my happiness.

Describe Joy

My Husband and I Walks the Aisle

Being the event coordinator and wearing the matron of honor gown is both stressful and fulfilling. Here, my husband does dual role too as the reception host and on-the-spot pianist.  How you wish you could have someone like him supporting your passion. *wink*

The key to the success of the event must ring your bell. It's the 3-letter word -JOY. It's not easy to list numerous important things during the wedding preparation plus the email exchange, phone conversations and supplier search. It takes joy to wash off all sweat. 


On the event day, everyone arrives a little bit late but has high expectations on food, flowers and floor arrangement. As they come in fresh, it's my job to keep them fresh until the end of the program. Whew! 

What makes me feel good is when the newly wed couple throw their big smile on me and say, "Thank you for making our day so special."  Awww...

I must start to tell you the stories of love...

Me and my Friends

Elegant Wedding at Fernbrook Gardens

A California-inspired wedding at Ville Sommet

Oh! This is a union of best friends...

Their story is like a fairy tale. 

My best friend's wedding at The Glass Garden.

Let me take to to a journey. I have witnessed several exchange of vows and their stories are truly worth remembering. From the story of best of friends, a long distance relationship, a no-accident acquaintance turned to lovers...it will take your precious moments for me to share you the happiness and delight I felt. 

The wedding day is once in a lifetime. (Ideally speaking, as Filipino culture and tradition is concerned) So, why not pay attention to even the little things of the remarkable event. At this moment:

bite sized chocolate is important,
hairpins are as significant as expensive lipstick,
your bestman can't say no an hour before the event,
music, microphones and lights are your friends.


As the bride and groom walk through the aisle, all the guests could see is the smile on the couple's lips and tears of joy. We are totally unaware of the preparation- emotionally, financially and the fact that the couple sleeps together, away from their parents and siblings.

Keep each detail in place. Hire a passionate photographer to grab your precious moments. Ask help from wedding planners. You can't miss a thing because each ceremony is motivated by a single word- LOVE. And you can't repeat the same moment, again.   

I have a lot more to share...:)