Planning a Christmas wedding? If you’re the kind of bride who gets kilig over twinkly lights, simbang gabi food, and anything capiz, then a holiday-themed celebration might just be your perfect match! From parol ceilings to festive bouquets, here are a few Christmas wedding ideas that will bring all the warm, cozy, Paskong Pinoy feelings straight into your big day.
Some pre-wedding shoots feel like scenes straight out of a movie, and Mikko and Allou’s Japan session is absolutely one of them!
They flew to Japan in March, right when the breeze is crisp and the cold makes you want to stay wrapped up all day. Mt. Fuji is usually shy around this time, often hiding behind clouds, but the universe clearly wanted to surprise them. The sun showed up, the sky opened, and suddenly Fuji-san appeared in full view, casually photobombing their moment.
They also hopped over to Shibuya where they got swallowed by the crowd in the best way. Neon lights, people everywhere, and the two of them right in the middle of it, having the time of their lives.
This shoot easily checks off a major Japan pre-wedding bucket list moment, and they did it with so much charm and style. Check out the photos by DeCire Stories below!
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Weddings today are all about telling a story through your chosen venue. It has now become a popular fix for couples: Heritage venues that are steeped in history, meaning, and countless tales from generations long before ours. They hold memories, culture, and yes, a whole lot of romance. And in Metro Manila, one heritage venue shines brightest: Palacio De Memoria.
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You did it—you got married! The cake has been eaten, the bouquet has been caught, and the group chats have gone quiet. Now it’s time for the less glamorous but super important part of married life: processing your marriage certificate.
Don’t worry, it sounds scarier than it is. Here’s a simple, friendly guide to help you through every step.
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More than just a dress, this masterpiece is an eight-year love story told through 2,990 seashells. Maria Elaine Bautista is the visionary behind Maria Bautista Bridal. Having created numerous dresses and gowns herself, she knows very well how each piece should be thoughtfully designed and executed.
When it was finally her turn to walk down the aisle, she immediately envisioned a gown that didn’t just look pretty but one that embodied her journey of love with Groom Jasper. First came the silhouette to hold every single shell. 2,990 shells are sewn into the gown to symbolize each day Jasper and Elaine have been together for the past eight years. “Cracked shells represent the hard days, the fights, and the messy moments we went through. Whole ones for the laughter, calm, and the love that stuck between us,” Elaine says.
Some write poetry, paint portraits, or compose love songs. Elaine crafted a remembrance of her and Jasper’s own story by hand with all 2,990 of the ups and downs, heart, beauty, and memories they will forever cherish.
Take a look at how Elaine walks down the aisle in the most personal piece she has ever created through these photos by Vital Image Photo.
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