Road Trip #16: The One with the first fitting of 'The GOWN'

I had my first fitting with tito Boy last Sept. 23, 2012. And I was so happy with the results!

We arrived around 9am sa shop ni tito Boy. Gusto ko lagi super early para solo ko ang attention ni tito Boy, hehe. There's a bride na nagfi-fit nung dumating kami. Hindi ko masyadong feel yung gown nya so medyo kinabahan ako sa gown ko. Pinipintasan din ni tito Boy yung design nya kaya natawa nalang ako. Naisip ko nalang na kaya naman may N numbers of fittings para masatisfy ang bride sa gown nya.

We have to wait for my turn, kasi kasama nung bride before me ang buong family nya and syempre she consulted with them pa. 

Nung turn ko na, tito Boy assisted me sa pagsuot ng shell nung gown. Here are some pictures of the fitting:

I got so excited with my gown after seeing the shell. Nagkashape kasi ako at feeling ko nagkaron ng saysay ang pagkakamatay ko sa pagdi-diet.hehe.

I tried to sit down if comfortable pa din at nakakahinga pa ko. Ok naman but i have fats na visible sa likod (I need to work on that area, but I don't know how...)

We are scheduled for 2nd fitting of my bridal gown on the 2nd week of November, sabay na din ang Suit fitting ni h2b. We are both excited!

Road Trip #15: The One with the flower wand

Because of the two day suspension of work, I was able to finish one flower wand for my flower girls.
Here's the finish product...

For the flowers, I used soft felt fabric and cut it into 3 different flower sizes.

 Sew each petal of each flower.

Put 2 sizes into 1 flower and put a bead on top of it. With my 3 sizes, i came up with two different resulting flower.

And then, stick the flower into the styro ball. Punuin yung ball with flowers, and put leaves on the bottom of the wall.

(For a more detailed tutorial, follow this link)

That's it! Madali lang siya but matagal yung paggawa ng flowers.
Buti na lang my housemate helped me in sewing (Thanks Judith!)

Road Trip #14: The One with Kastner

Aug 5, 2012 (Sunday)

We scheduled a visit to Tito Boy's shop for 8am since gusto ko siyang masolo and hindi magmadali since I planned to ask him to sketch new designs for my bridal gown.
We arrived 5 or 10 minutes after 8. We're still late kahit mas madaling puntahan ang new shop niya.
Here's the map updated with new location:

The location with the cursor is the old shop and the one with the X is the new one, it's just along Daang Hari Road before Camella Subdivision.

His new shop is the the 2nd floor of Cuevas Commercial Building. It is also bigger and nicer.

Because of the drama happened with Tito Boy's former company, Beatrice by Sheaths Couture, Tito boy founded a new company under his name. Kastner - Boy Kastner Santos Couture.
With his new emblem:

The first thing that we did after arriving is sign a new contract with him.

Then nagpadesign na ko ng bagong gown (since i changed my theme, i need to change din the design of my gown). Because of the new design, nadagdagan pa yung budget ko sa gown since mas mahal pala yung gusto ko. Yun lang, hehe. 

I took a picture of the old and new designs, pero after the wedding ko nalang post. :)

After my gown, Groom's suit naman ang ini-sketch ni tito boy. I also took a picture pero no posting muna.

Neil doesn't have pegs so nagtanong lang si tito boy ng mga preference niya (like colors, fit, over all look, etc) and designed a suit. Nagustuhan naman ni Neil.

After that, nagpasukat na kami.

Then, kwentuhan and picture taking with tito boy.

Ang sweet lang nila,hehe.

Btw, today is Tito Boy's birthday, Happy happy birthday, tito boy!!! :)

Road Trip #13: The One with Flowers on a Busy Day

We had a very busy day last sunday, July 29, 2012.
We started the day by going to Divisoria. We arrived there around 8am.
Though i know beforehand that most stores in Tabora are closed on a sunday, I still hoped that I can find and buy the items on my to-buy list.

We were able to buy a yard of yellow felt fabric. I will use this for prototype of flowers bouquet for my entourage (or at least for principal sponsors). I also bought ribbons and lace, also for diy flowers.

I was able to make 3 different flowers from the things I bought, here's the picture:

I still have template for other flowers na pwedeng gawin sa felt, pero tinatamad pa ako. Next time. :)

After that, I have to fit my entourage gown for Russell's wedding, so we went to Here Comes The Gown in Tutuban Cluster. After fitting, pumunta naman kami sa prospect ko for my Entourage Gowns, sa shop ni Ate Nora Pajunar. Ate Nora was not there, but her sister Emily is equally nice and accomodating. Nilista niya lahat ng kelangan kong damit and gave me a good price. I think it's a good deal kaya I booked them na though wala pa kong design. Okay na din yun para bahay nalang nila kami pupunta next time for pasukat at fitting. So, presenting our supplier for Entourage gowns:

Hope they'll perform well!

After that, we have to go to Quezon City to meet mader Julius, an Event Stylist/Florist highly recommended in w@w. His shop is easy to find (though nagfail na naman si GPS ng phone ko).
He's accomodating and parang prepared siya sa ideas for my theme. Pagdating palang namin, he immediately discussed his ideas on backdraft, centerpieces and flowers that he will use. He can also work with your budget, kailangan mo lang sabihan sa kanya kung magkano lang ang kaya mo.

We signed the contract na din for his styling. For the bouquet, hindi ko pa siya binook kasi iniisip ko pa ngang magDIY for the ento. If ever, mag-Fail ako(or tamarin), dun nalang ako magbook sa kanya.
Though decided na ko na siya na din ang kunin for my bridal bouqet para lesser supplier, lesser ang kausap
Here's a picture of Mr. Julius with me and Russell.

That's it for our productive weekend!
We were able to book 3 suppliers in just 2 days. Im happy. :)

Road Trip #12: The One with the Mobile Bar

We went to Palacio de Maynila today to see the setup of Shakers Big Punch 808 Mobile Bar.
I've been in contact with Ryan since February, but it's only now that we find time to schedule a drink-taste.
Their set up is pretty decent, with laser and strobe lights.

The drinks tastes good, we tried the Red my Lips and Tequila Sunrise.

Their package includes mixed drinks (Cocktails, Shooters and Mocktails), flaming shots and bar games.

It also includes 3 Bartenders and 1 Waiter. I think they offered a good deal, so we booked them immediately.

The owner is very easy to talk to. Payag lang siya sa kahit anong irequest ko. Ang bait lang. Here's the picture of Ryan (the owner) with Neil after the contract signing!

Mobile bar checked!

For those who need their details:
Website: http://shakersbigpunch808.multiply.com/
Contact Person:  Ryan Rano (Mixologist/Owner)
Contact Number: 0916-551-2530 / 0923-592-5633 / (02)418-3433
Email Address: shakersbigpunch808@yahoo.com

*Pictures taken from their Multiply Site...

Road Trip #11: The One with the Meetup with Chocolate Supplier

This was a quick meetup with Sophia's Chocolat last July 8, 2012.
Michelle and her husband are nice but seems busy, parang nagmamadali.
Madami yata silang meetups that day.

Among the packages that they have, these are what we are thinking of purchasing:

For the Principal Sponsors.

For the Suppliers and maybe Prizes or the games.

 

For the Bridesmaids and SS girls.

 

For the Groomsmen and SS guys.

They are affordable with a very nice and elegant presentation. And the taste, they are good. Not the cadbury-good, but they are good quality chocs. And they are not that sweet! :)

***Pictures taken from the quotes they sent to me.

Road Trip #10: The One with the Coins for Arrhae

From my previous blog entry, I discussed the coins that I wanted to used as our Arrhae for the wedding and showed the coins that I collected so far.

I read this from W@W, the rules for the arrhae:

The groom gives the bride 13 coins or arrhae, blessed by the priest, as a sign of his dedication to his wife's well-being and the welfare of their future children.

 So, i revisited my collected coins and see if I can come up with 12 coins from other currencies. (I want to use a Philippine Peso for my 13th piece (Syempre!)

And so far, here's the list:

I already asked for the other currencies in the table with blank denominations, hinihintay ko nalang makuha.
So, we're all set for the coins. We just need a decent holder/container for it. :)
(And research of ways to clean some of the old coins pala)