Road Trip #19: The One with the BTS of Prenup

On our prenup, we are accompanied by my bridesmaids, Judz and Ate Raqs. They gave us moral support and served as backup/bts photographer (judz) and on-location hmua for retouch (ate raqs).

Thank you, housemates! :)

 

Picture with them. (L-R: Raquel, Judith, Sir Emman, Us)

Nung patapos na yung shoot, nakita namin ang aming Physics Professor from College na si Sir Emman!

Ang comment nya pagkakita nya samin, "Ang baduy!".hahaha.

Sayang, sana nakita namin siya earlier para nakapagshoot sana kami sa loob ng PhySci building...

Picture with Framed Up Productions Team (L-R: Peter, Us, Jasper and Mark)

Here are some photos from our backup photographer, Judith:

 

 

Road Trip #18: The One with the First Prenup Shoot

Date: September 30, 2012
Venue: University of the Philippines - Los Banos
Photographers: Framed Up Productions
HMUA: Anne Garcia's Face Art

We decided to have a PRE-prenup in our Alma Mater since dun kami nagkakilala and the place is a big part of our story. :)

And we wanted to have a practice before our Prenup with our Main Photographer and the Wedding.

Since this is just a 'NICE-TO-HAVE' shoot, I have to look for affordable suppliers to do the shoot. With the help of W@W, I shortlisted some photographers na gusto ko yung mga Portfolios, inquired and haggle with them. Among the list, Framed Up Productions replied fast and gave us a very good price. And with that, we decided to book them.

Regarding naman sa HMUA, I already have an Entourage HMUA in mind before pa, I decided to try her na din and use it for this prenup. (See my other blog for this)

We started the prenup shoot around 12pm yata. We started with solo shots para daw sa facebook profile.hahaha. Then, couple shots na. Before palang, sinabi ko na ayaw ko ng mga sobrang sweet (kissing) pose. Ok na ko sa mga pa-cute lang. :)
We have 3 sets of clothes na ginamit during the shoot, and we have initial plans on what particular place to use each set. Pero ang tagal pala magshoot on each venue, kaya hindi na natuloy lahat ng planned venue namin. Pero okay pa din kasi mostly sa mga ginamit naming venue, wala akong picture dun from my college years.

We have yet to see the Raw Pictures from FUP, but from the teasers they have posted in Facebook...
We love it! :)

Teaser Pictures from Peter:

This is a picture from 'Kwek kwek tower'. I really don't remember the actual name of this tower. Ang galing lang ng shot, di mo aakalain na ito yung tower na lagi naming nilalait nung college kami.hehe

 

Hindi ko alam kung anong department/building ito, pero dito namin na-achieve yung classroom/school feel na gusto namin.  

 

 

From gilid ng Main Library:

 

The last picture is from SU Building. Bawal talaga magshoot dun pero nagpaalam si Peter to shoot kahit sandali lang. Ang galing lang kasi hindi ko nga naaalala na may ganyang place pala sa loob ng campus. :)

 

Syempre, hindi pwedeng mawala ang picture with Oble!

Teaser Pictures from Jasper:

SUPPLIERS Details:

Photographer:
Framed Up Phroductions: https://www.facebook.com/FUProduction
with 2 Photographers

• Peter: https://www.facebook.com/peterallarey
• Jasper: https://www.facebook.com/jaspercarleva

and 1 Videographer

• Mark: https://www.facebook.com/markngapala.fernandez 

HMUA: 
Anne Garcia's Face Art
Click HERE for separate blog entry for details.

Road Trip #17: The One with the Face Art

I had my trial with the Entourage HMUA that I am eyeing last September 30, 2012.
I used it for my Prenup shoot in UPLB. I didn't hire her for an on-location HMUA kaya I opt to try her Airbrush make-up para it will last longer.

We went early, around 6am sa Condo niya. This is where she lives with her family. Nameet namin ang kanyang cute na baby. :)
Right after we arrived, nagstart na agad ang make up.
(She has this make up booth with mirror and light bulbs that will make you feel like a celebrity. This is my first time na magpamake-up na hindi sa parlor, please excuse my ignorance.hehe).
She started with concealing my pimples, then foundation na. (Foundation lang pala ang ginagamitan ng airbrush, akala ko lahat.hehe.)Then, she moved on sa eyes where she did na pinakamatagal. I especially liked the eyebrow, ang linis lang. She asked me kung anong colors ng isusuot ko, after I told her nagdecide na sya on what color to put on my eyes, cheeks and lips.

Tahimik lang siyang magmake up with konting mga comments and advices, but it is not awkward naman. Sabi nya ang advise nya sa mga brides nya with soft hair (stubborn hair) ay wag mag conditioner for a week or mag-bareta (laundry soap bar) day before the wedding para it will be easier to set come the wedding day.

Here's my look after the make-up session with Anne. (I forgot to take the BEFORE look).

Picture of me and Anne.

Since nagustuhan ko yung make up nya, I booked her na din agad for Entourage of my friend's wedding  and mine. Another check on my list! Yehey!

HMUA Details:
Anne Garcia's Face Art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annegarciafaceart
Mobile No.: 0932-888-5082

Landline: 267-8535
Address: 1550 Mandaluyong, Philippines

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. :)