Rendezvous in Shanghai

May 20, 2013 / Posted by in Engagement Shoots

Let’s start the week off with poignant romance. Pack up your little distractions and fly off for a few minutes into your imagination with this engagement shoot from Pat Dy. This shoot made my heart skip a beat–it’s sweet, passionate, and simply stylish. There’s also an air of sentimentality that comes from the beautiful structures and architectural details. It evokes the air of an old romance in a big city–two people finding their way to each other amidst the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Isn’t that enough to send your heart racing? Add to that all the other elements like: dramatically shot details, chic and sleek ensembles, perfect lighting, and of course, a couple in love… and you are brought into a love story perfectly narrated in photographs.

Happy Monday, dear readers. Here’s one to jumpstart your hopeless romantic hearts!

Photographer: Pat Dy
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English Elegance

May 16, 2013 / Posted by in Real Weddings

Good morning, B&B-ers! Today we take a break from our tropical atmosphere and enjoy a wedding by MangoRed from the alluringly chilly gardens of England. Rob and Celine’s wedding is telltale of everything English–charming, elegant, formal, and refined. From the calligraphy, to the neutral palette of the entourage dresses, down to the straightforward table setup, and even the guests! Everything looked delightfully dignified. It’s fun to get posh and polished every once in a while too!

This set is a refreshing interlude to our wedding lineup. Best viewed with the tunes of Ella Fitzgerald softly playing in the background!

Photographer: MangoRed / Ceremony Venue: Walton Hall
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Belle and the Blue

May 15, 2013 / Posted by in Real Weddings

The beauty of destination weddings lies in its offer of a break from the routine of everyday life. Everything looks just a little bit more magical, a hint dreamier, and a dash more delightful. Everyone is tinged with a happy glow and radiant with excitement. Such was true of Eug and Pia’s wedding–the details are all kinds of charming! I really loved the wreath bouquet and the studded bridal shoes–they were so unique and unconventional. Nelwin Uy does it again and captures each rich moment into beautiful photographs.

Step into this fête laced with a pretty pastel palette and daydream with us for a bit this sunny Wednesday.

Photographer: Nelwin Uy / Ceremony Venue: Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa / Videographer: Leo Nicolas and Rupert Nicolas of Notion in Motion / Styling: Events Studio by Gideon Hermosa / Makeup Artist: Ana Isip / Hairstylist: Dave Grona / Bride’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Kiss the Girls / Hangers: MELAfied
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Love’s Morning Elegance

May 14, 2013 / Posted by in Real Weddings

There is something about classics that hold so much beauty and elegance. Marco and Vanni’s wedding is a wonderful example of how subtlety works. The details are a seamless marriage of timeless and modern–seen in the groom’s dapper pairing of blue and khaki, and the bride’s gorgeous peplum serpentina lace gown. I also found the mixing of colors so sophisticated! Whites with deep rich blues and violets are perfectly unassuming and tasteful. I love the way Nez Cruz captured moments bubbling with raw happiness and candor. What a joyous occasion to just enjoy the company of family and friends!

Jump in and delight in the warmth of this wedding–no pretentions, just straight-to-the-point love celebrated in style.

Photographer: Nez Cruz Fine Art Photography / Ceremony Venue: Sweet Harmony Gardens

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    Sea and Serendipity

    May 13, 2013 / Posted by in Real Weddings, Video

    Asya Premier Suites has a special place in my heart because I witnessed the engagement of two of my good friends there (yes, we cried)! So when I saw that this SDE of Jason Magbanua was a ceremony held on the same beach front, my heart skipped a beat. I already knew it was going to be beautiful! My gut was right–I loved the pretty little details like the bridesmaids’ dainty hair wreaths and the bride’s ornate hair ornament. I am totally taken by the laid back atmosphere of this wedding, from the modestly adorned canopy to the easy chemistry of the bride and groom–it’s all wistfully wonderful.

    The thing about this wedding is that they didn’t have a photographer to capture the events. Everything was documented purely in film. Be still my heart! As much as I’d want to see more of the details in stills, I am quite happy seeing it through Jason’s eyes. This has to be the wedding that just keeps you wanting more! I say it again, it is all wistfully wonderful.

    Keep a close eye on the bride’s wedding gown, I love the movement of the light lace and the subtle sexiness of the boned corset!

    Here’s one to get your heart beating a little faster this Monday.

    Videographer: Jason Magbanua / Ceremony Venue: Asya Premier Suites
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