One of the best things about weddings is that  we can look like a million bucks. Every groom and bride become the most ravishing in the room, exuding a fresh radiance of love. When we envision our big day, everything must be beautiful. Nothing less than this was true in the wedding day of Carlos and Kelly. Carlos no doubt looked debonaire in his sleek three-piece suit, and Kelly, in a Joey Samson was a vision to behold! A gorgeous couple plus Pat Dy (who we can always count on capturing breathtaking portraits)? That’s a pretty good formula. Simple and sweet is today’s treat.

I came across this new ad campaign of TOMS for weddings. Who knew shoes could actually tell a whole love story? Brilliant! Just brilliant!

Remember Chris and Diane’s wedding? The bridesmaids were sporting pink TOMS complimenting their casual chic dresses, while the bride got down with some pretty sparkles.

So I missed a post yesterday but will try my best to make it up to you today. If you wanna talk about glam and pretty outfits, this might be your kind of wedding. So much girly goodness and structured feminine styles that totally gave the wedding a romantic vibe. Paul, our dashing groom, also made sure he had the show along with his regal bride Eliza. A mix of sleek and clean & classic, they went for gorgeous all the way down the aisle.

Church: Santuario de San Antonio / Reception: Blue Leaf Events Pavilion / Wedding Preparations: Manila Peninsula / Couturier: Rajo Laurel / Caterer: K By Cunanan / Mobile Bar: Juicebox Mobile Bar / Photography: Metrophoto by Oly Ruiz / Video: MG Digital by Mervin Gobaco / Cake: Shortcrust Cake Shop by Peachy Juban / Invitations: Printsonalities / Florist: Spruce Floral Designs by Patricia Pastelero / Music: Impressions Music Ensemble / Lights, Sounds and Drapes: Sensitivity / Photobooth: That Photobooth by Those Guys / Coordinator: Getting Married Philippines by Kutchie Zaldarriaga / Hair and Make-up: Yuki Geraldo

So you know how once in a while I insert a baby feature here in Bride and Breakfast? Well I guess this is one of those days. I’ll be giving birth in about 7-10 weeks and I am totally excited to see the lil’ guy. So forgive me for interrupting our usual wedding eye candy with something pink and pretty. Of course I am also posting this because it does have some relation to the bridal goodies we all love. First of all, the theme is definitely cute for a baby’s birthday bash, but can also be channeled to a charming theme for one’s I do’s (yay for pom poms and those amazing table settings)! Another is this celebration was actually coordinated by a B&B regular, Ernest Pascual. Not only is he making his usual waves in the wedding scene, but is now sprinkling his magic touch through er.nest his new children’s events service. Other suppliers we only often associate to getting hitched did one spectacular job. The gorgeous flowers and styling were done by Jing Tanada. And Bea is probably one of the first toddlers to sport a Veluz creation. Who said only weddings deserved this kind of attention? A new era of cutie parties have arrived.

Event Coordination: Ernest Pascual / Blooms and Styling: Jing Tanada / Draping: Royal Flower Shoppe/ Dress: Veluz / Invitations: Amis Print / Tables and Chairs: K by Cunanan Catering / Photography: John Aguas

I’m not really a beach gal, BUT if I were to have a beach wedding, I wouldn’t mind having something like this! Jonathan and Rose decided to get hitched in the beautiful seaside of Cancun, Mexico. And boy, oh boy, this wedding is all about casual chicness and style fabulosity.

Color can sometimes be overbearing but with a brilliant and balanced mix of purple, magenta, pink and red, this celebration exuded vibrance–effortlessly and tastefully, I might add. And by golly gungers, this is one of the best work I’ve seen of Pat Dy (I can’t stop gushing over it)! So here’s to celebrating adventure, passion and romance… Mexican style!

Rose chose the perfect dress for a beach wedding. It looked light and feminine but it still had that “OOMPH” factor to it. I love how she went for the elegantly simple and fresh look.

The magenta shoes (gooorgggeeeouusss!) and the starfish accent brooch in the bouquet is such a steal-worthy idea for any beach bride.

If there was a B&B couple who totally rocked the white ensemble, I’m putting my bet on these two.

Photography: Pat Dy / Venue: Fiesta Americana Grand, Cancun, Mexico / Gown: Pronovias / Suit: Hugo Boss / Invitations and Souvenirs : DIY

Holidays are always a treat! And speaking of treats, that’s exactly what B&B has for you today. If you remember, quite a few weeks back we featured this unbelievable wedding trailer. And now, jumping out the pages of a fairytale book, Andrew and Coral’s big day is definitely every girl’s fantasy wedding. Of course with every dream wedding comes dream wedding suppliers. We expected no less than to be awe-inspired knowing our B&B fave, Pat Dy worked his magic alongside the top names in the international photography scene such as Bambi Cantrell and Joe Buissink.

Once upon a time in a land called Napa Valley, there was a beautiful bride and a dashing groom… (the pictures will tell the rest of the story).

…and they lived happily ever after.

Photography: Pat Dy

Because themed weddings are so in now, I can’t help but share with you this super beautiful style inspiration. It’s not for the faint-hearted, and I am definitely hoping that a bold bride will soon have a wedding look as drop dead pretty as this. This ballet-inspired theme is overflowing with girly gorgeousness. Taken from the Martha Stewart Weddings Spring 2010 edition, this spread speaks volumes on elegance, sophistication and culture. I love theater. I love ballet. I love PINK.

Happy Weekend from Bride and Breakfast!

Photos taken from: Style Me Pretty

Whether it be lavender, violet, purple, or other variations of the shade, this royal palette is certainly very popular for 2010. It seems like brides are loving this color, and why wouldn’t they? It is youthful, vibrant and eye-catching! Here’s another wedding that got into the purple fever.

Christian and Erin’s wedding was everything grand! The bride’s gown was full of exquisite detail and of course a big, beautiful skirt.

Celebrations are fun, joyous and full of excitement. However, there are times when the road we take to get there can be bumpy and testing. The bride Erin unfortunately had to come to terms with the painful loss of her father to cancer a few months before the wedding. Ernest Pascual, their coordinator shares: “I know it was a difficult thing to go through for Erin. I decided to surprise her by attaching a locket pendant with a photo of her dad to her bouquet. She carried a memory of him as she walked down the aisle.”

I just love these shots with the pinstripe background! Christian’s tux was sleek and fashionable! Way to go groom!

And yes when I said purple fever, I really meant it!!! Well, in my opinion, it would be senseless to do things half-baked. So Christian and Erin took the “no holds barred” road not-so-often travelled. Badang Rueda translated the vineyard vision into reality. Majestic and lush, you can’t help but feel you’re in a royal banquet!

I know I usually give you something from the bride. But today, I wanted to add in a little twist. Ernest Pascual, one of the in-demand coordinators in the industry shared with B&B his personal experience with this wedding.

I love it when I see the couple’s glow on their wedding. I feel giddy when they get excited even during my presentation of ideas for their wedding. I make it a point to immerse myself getting to know the couple so I could present ideas which are unique at the same time reflective of the their personalities. As mushy as it may sound, I love the way how a client-supplier relationship suddenly turns into a wonderful friendship. Up to this day, I am still in touch with couples, of which, I have coordinated weddings more than a decade ago.

During our meetings I got to know Erin and Christian in a personal level, realizing how simple and easy they were to please. They are just the type of couple whom you want to give more, simply because they appreciate the time and effort to come up with these ideas. When I presented the mock-up of the invitations, they could not stop raving about it and staring at the invitation. The bride’s mom who was around shed a few tears too. Through their wedding, I was reminded of the importance of family. That no matter what happens, your family will be the only thing left with you. My dad, who happens to help me out in my business, is a hardworking man. I took time out after the wedding of Erin and Christian to thank him for all the help he has extended in my business and coming up with details for my weddings.

Photography: Metro Photo / Videography: Jason Magbanua / Make-Up: Madge Lejano / Coordinator: Ernest Pascual / Flowers and Styling: Badang Rueda / Dress: Veluz Reyes / Suit: Edwin Tan / Entourage Dresses: Gretchen Pichay / Cake: Maite Gregorio of Cake Concepts

After that power outage yesterday, I simply couldn’t wait to write again. Contrary to many peoples’ preference, I love rain. But the dark clouds have passed and today we welcome sunshine-filled things, one of them Arthur and Sheilan’s wedding. This is our first Cebu wedding feature and it definitely doesn’t disappoint. A celebration that speaks of romance, drama and a feel of royalty. The elements contributing to the overall feel of the wedding were exquisite. Sheilan, the breathtakingly gorgeous bride pulled of the term “the more, the merrier” with regards to her choice of crystals. The embellishments on her gown and hairpiece created a dreamy, princess-like aura. Don’t fret Arthur, I haven’t forgotten about you! Props to the groom for appropriately choosing a tux that matches his bride’s look. I love so many things about this wedding and I think you will too.

I love the gray gowns of the sponsors. The color, style and fabric reflects Cebu’s artistic culture.

These flower arrangements are so perfect. Tall, lush and pretty always does the trick. I really like the fact that it doesn’t look like your typical wedding arrangement, and was very tastefully done.

Here’s a peek at the couple’s onsite video. The song used was Michelle Tumes’, Lovely. Although I’ve heard this song so many times, it simply never gets old. This one is worth your while!

If Cebu produces weddings as picture-perfect as this, Bride and Breakfast will surely have a feast. Congratulations to you Arthur and Sheilan!

Photography: Nelwin Uy / Makeup: Wenwen Zaspa / Video: MG Digital / Church: Sacred Heart / Coordination: Shirley Grace Ong

When it comes to hair, I tend to stay on the safe side, a classic bun or anything tied. I have great admiration for brides who look good  even without sporting an up do on their wedding day. And wow, this bride really made a statement! From her gown to her accessories to her haircut, I am loving everything. I found myself smiling as I looked at the candid moments captured by the talented Erron Ocampo. If only pictures had sounds, I’m kinda sure I would be hearing laughter, hoots and a cheering crowd. You must see for yourself…

No wonder I loved Denise’s gown, I myself am a huge fan of Amsale. Excellent choice, bride! The headpiece from Lo Boheme makes the outfit look modern, unconventional and fun.

Don’t you think this could totally work as a brilliant ad for oil paper?

Who wouldn’t love a couple as playful as these two?

The bridesmaids looked like pretty tulips against the garden backdrop. Cuteness!

From the bride:

JJ and I are from New York so having the wedding in the Philippines was a huge decision in itself!  Many of our friends have or will be getting married, and none have dared a destination wedding, not to mention one that is all the way on the other side of the world! The wedding was heartfelt and personal to us because we only had 100 guests, which consisted of our closest family and friends. It was a huge blessing to have each and every person there to support and celebrate our marriage with us. Our favorite part of our wedding was definitely seeing all our hard work manifest itself through the venue’s decor and ambiance. While our guests were in a different room for cocktails, our coordinator had us peek through our bridal room window to see the main reception room… and the second we saw it, we were both in awe of how gorgeous it looked! To think that we planned this day for two years, and it came out so beautiful! We loved the dessert buffet setup, especially because we both have sweet teeth. We also wanted a modern but welcoming environment, and instead of a traditional presidential table we opted for a laid back couple’s couch, decorated with lamps highlighting a quirky backdrop. We were so happy with the all of the vendors’ work and talents.

Bride’s Attire: Amsale / Groom’s Attire: Edwin Valerio / Entourage’s Attire: Jay Bari / Hair and Makeup: Jesy Alto and Raymond Ko / Ceremony Venue: St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Fernwood Gardens / Reception Venue: Fernwood Gardens / Reception Décor and Flowers: Scenta Flora / Wedding Planning and Coordination: Weddings by Victoria / Catering: Via Mare / Wedding Cake: Bizu Patisserie / Invitations: Momental Designs / Photography: Erron Ocampo /  Videography: Threelogy / Souvenirs: Fotoloco