Love, Dreams, and Woodstock

February 12, 2013 / Posted by in Engagement Shoots

It’s amazing what you can do with a sprawling field, a vintage van, and good production design. Marlon Capuyan and his fiancé Mildred took these elements and came up with an engagement shoot that evokes nostalgia and intoxicating romance. Take a walk with us and find yourself transported back to a time of daydreams, rapturous music, and love abloom!

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Photographer: Marlon Capuyan / Production Design: Cuckoo Cloud Concepts / Makeup Artist: Bien Ybanez

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Pink and Pearls

February 11, 2013 / Posted by in Real Weddings

Whether we want to admit it or not, the little girl in most of us really grew up dreaming of pink, pearls, tiaras and our very own happy ending. Kendrik and Ellen’s wedding was every bit of what a modern fairytale would look like. The surreal and perfectly precious styling that Patricia Pastelero of Spruce Floral Designs created left me breathless. Romantic, whimsical and elegant (I could go on and on) are just some of the few words that are running around my head right now. Of course this modern and exquisite affair was brilliantly captured by Oly of Metrophoto. So yeah, we’re totally enjoying this ever after!

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Photographer: Metrophoto / Videographer: Jason Magbanua / Flowers & Decor: Spruce Floral Designs / Makeup Artist: Mickey See / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Christine Ong-Te / Ceremony Venue: San Agustin Church / Reception Venue: Marriott Hotel

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The Charm of the Classic

February 7, 2013 / Posted by in Real Weddings, Video

We pretty much see loads of themed weddings here and there, but somehow there is still that distinct and captivating feel when it comes to the classic luxe affair. Tim and Kina’s big day was just that. To begin with, the bride was pleasingly graceful in her Rosa Clara dress–I think it was very chic, youthful, at the same time exquisitely regal. We’re head over heels in love with the all the wedding details that were nothing short of elegant. But I must admit, being a fan a beautiful flower girl dresses, what captivated me the most were their outfits–dainty, simple and totally age-appropriate. C’mon! They are so darn adorable right?

So yeah, everything screamed charm and romance–soft hues and beautiful flowers enveloped the evening, while the candelabras and chandeliers added that stately and stylish kick. Pure perfection!

Our praises go out to Francis Perez who did an amazing job with the photos! And if you love his work, we actually have a mind-blowing giveaway from him.

For now, our Thursday just got better!

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Ceremony Venue: The Monochrome, Nuvali / Photographer: Francis Perez / Bride’s Dress: Rosa Clara / Bride’s Shoes: Nina Shoes / Bride's Hair and Make-up: Robbie Pinera and Raymond Santiago / Bride’s Jewelry: Miladay / Bridesmaid Dresses: Ivar Aseron / Bridesmaids' Hair and Make-up: Ericka Regino / Bouquets: Vatel Manila / Flowers & Decor: Jing Tañada / Videographer: MG Digital Video / Invitations & Stationery: Printsonalities / Catering: Bizu Patisserie / Groom’s Attire: Cornell's Tailoring / Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Nenita Zagala for Celebrations Event Specialists

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Playful Prints and Planes

February 5, 2013 / Posted by in Engagement Shoots

If you need a little boost for the day ahead then you’ve come to the right place. A splash of rainbow hues plus all the cute and spunky retro details in Mark and RK’s engagement shoot is all we need to get our energy level up. Textures, patterns and a whole lot of character makes this shoot our top inspiration for the day! As for the styling, we didn’t expect anything less quirky from RabbitHole Creatives of course. Those paper airplanes are just so darn cute don’t you think? Thank you Cherryblocks for the wonderful photos.

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Photographer: Cherryblocks / Styling: RabbitHole Creatives

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The Nook: Weddings and Meetings

February 4, 2013 / Posted by in The Nook

It’s always such a treat to go to destination weddings since it means a quick holiday for me. A few days ago, my husband Ian and I celebrated our 3rd year anniversary. So flying to Cebu for my bestfriend’s wedding turned out to be an anniversary celebration as well.

A welcome basket surprised us when we got to the hotel and it was filled with the yummiest treats of Cebu. I really thought I wouldn’t be able to fit in my gown the next day. That’s my Julia, always thinking of ways to pamper people!

As usual, my darling husband was there to goof around! For those of you who don’t know, he’s the IT genius behind our simple blog. Don’t know what I’d do without him!

The first day was spent having a massage with the bride-to-be in CHI spa at Shangri-la Mactan. I didn’t get to take a photo since my phone ran out of battery. But wow! that massage was AMAZING! You even get your own villa (talk about VIP treatment!).

In the evening, we met up with a couple of up and coming Cebu suppliers, who we’re collaborating with (yup, it’s gonna be something really gorgeous!). I was thrilled to finally meet Marlon Capuyan, his wife Mildred, and Gizelle of Cuckoo Cloud Concepts. Our meeting took about 5 minutes since they knew exactly what I wanted for our project. So yeah, our ideas just clicked! I love when that happens. Afterwards they were so gracious enough to treat us in this ridiculously delicious Italian restaurant called Giuseppe’s. Their quattro formaggi pasta was heavenly. I gobbled it so fast I forgot to take a photo.

As for the wedding day, I’m pretty sure I’d be writing more about it when I get the official photos. But I absolutely loved my dress by Ito Curata so I decided to post a nice photo of the entourage. Loved the colors! My bestfriend Julia was beyond beautiful in his creation as well, everyone was talking about her gown! She is really one of the most beautiful brides I’ve seen, and I’m not just saying that cause we’re friends! She really looked breathtaking! It was certainly such a privilege to stand with her as her Matron of Honor and celebrate 20 years of wonderful friendship.

How time flies. Look at us here. Probably one of our not-so-breathtaking photos. Hilarious right?

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