tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63779954408213297422024-03-14T13:07:28.509+08:00the beachy bridetales of an unconventional beach brideSuyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-82873258005850147742011-07-02T12:08:00.001+08:002011-07-02T12:10:28.793+08:00Fast Forward<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Check out my new blog at <a href="http://quirkysuyen.com"><b>www.quirkysuyen.com</b></a>! :)</span></span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-24499039145512886732009-06-16T11:05:00.027+08:002009-06-17T13:01:02.428+08:00Our Super Awesome Reception<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Let the party begin!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdnz5fySII/AAAAAAAAAx0/XP1MqwMHhDc/s1600-h/ESC_4225-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdnz5fySII/AAAAAAAAAx0/XP1MqwMHhDc/s400/ESC_4225-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347857223830882434" border="0" /></a><br />This is a shot of the cocktail area that, unfortunately, I did not even get to see for myself. Although, Tommee did say it looked great and the cocktails looked really good. I think we were off doing our pictorial so I wasn't able to check it out. Doesn't matter because I got some great reviews from our guests about it. =p</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdnzh3KZpI/AAAAAAAAAxs/x6HAYStd_eg/s1600-h/ESC_4250-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdnzh3KZpI/AAAAAAAAAxs/x6HAYStd_eg/s400/ESC_4250-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347857217486481042" border="0" /></a>The entrance to our reception was flanked by 4 of our prenup pictures that were blown-up.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnzB7_xWI/AAAAAAAAAxk/OzBElrx7K7c/s1600-h/ESC_4251-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnzB7_xWI/AAAAAAAAAxk/OzBElrx7K7c/s400/ESC_4251-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347857208916821346" border="0" /></a>Tommee and I got to pick the pictures that were displayed, and I have to say that I love how <a href="http://jomelgregorio.com/">Jomel</a> post-processed the pictures.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Now, we just have to get some big-ass frames so we can display them at home. haha</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnWF7aOOI/AAAAAAAAAxc/WHFAtHDIlsQ/s1600-h/IMG_5591-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnWF7aOOI/AAAAAAAAAxc/WHFAtHDIlsQ/s400/IMG_5591-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347856711771896034" border="0" /></a>Tommee and Suyen's entrance as Mr. and Mrs. Tommee Lopez.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnVq2x0FI/AAAAAAAAAxU/yH6PgBYSZv0/s1600-h/IMG_5602-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnVq2x0FI/AAAAAAAAAxU/yH6PgBYSZv0/s400/IMG_5602-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347856704504713298" border="0" /></a>I couldn't wipe the smile off my face! With the picture-perfect ceremony, I couldn't imagine what lay ahead for our reception..</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnVfnwevI/AAAAAAAAAxM/u5gIE5xyzAk/s1600-h/IMG_5605-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnVfnwevI/AAAAAAAAAxM/u5gIE5xyzAk/s400/IMG_5605-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347856701488921330" border="0" /></a>I love how Tommee did this pose right before we started dancing to our first dance.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnVO8MDcI/AAAAAAAAAxE/u6OquInZh5Q/s1600-h/IMG_5612-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnVO8MDcI/AAAAAAAAAxE/u6OquInZh5Q/s400/IMG_5612-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347856697011211714" border="0" /></a>We picked out "Underneath It All" by: No Doubt. It took us a long time to decide what our first dance was going to be. Like I've said before, we're both music people, so we had so many ideas to choose from. Then one night, I was just letting my Itunes play when Tommee heard it on my playlist and he goes, "Why don't we dance to this?" I had to stop myself from jumping up and down with glee because I am a fan on No Doubt, he is a fan of the song itself, and we both love that it had a reggae, beachy feel to it that was just perfect. We finally found THE first dance song.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Thank you, No Doubt! =)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnU1rLyFI/AAAAAAAAAw8/UqGJPGX8f8s/s1600-h/_MG_4438-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdnU1rLyFI/AAAAAAAAAw8/UqGJPGX8f8s/s400/_MG_4438-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347856690229004370" border="0" /></a>Right after our first dance, we went right ahead to our Best Mens' toast. (We didn't want to keep everyone hungry and waiting). The one on the left is Eric, and the guy on the right is Rusty. We got both of them to make a toast for us because we felt they both deserved to do that.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlwLkLovI/AAAAAAAAAws/WaSBNt5TiFM/s1600-h/ESC_4275-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlwLkLovI/AAAAAAAAAws/WaSBNt5TiFM/s400/ESC_4275-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854960938427122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlwdCGy5I/AAAAAAAAAw0/HsXAn7SK8bU/s1600-h/ESC_4310-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlwdCGy5I/AAAAAAAAAw0/HsXAn7SK8bU/s400/ESC_4310-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854965627341714" border="0" /></a>I was laughing so much during the toast because Eric totally cracks me up. He never fails to make me laugh or smile whenever we see each other and it wasn't a surprise that he made me burst out laughing during his toast.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I was happy to find that Discovery Shores approved my request that the free wine we get for the toast would be Asti Martini. I hardly drink nowadays, but I have to say, I love that stuff! =p</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdlvzn8u6I/AAAAAAAAAwk/zuriIY5gplg/s1600-h/_MG_4462-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdlvzn8u6I/AAAAAAAAAwk/zuriIY5gplg/s400/_MG_4462-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854954511776674" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlvRNM_mI/AAAAAAAAAwc/-oxLsp7NxMQ/s1600-h/_MG_4473-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlvRNM_mI/AAAAAAAAAwc/-oxLsp7NxMQ/s400/_MG_4473-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854945272790626" border="0" /></a>Here we are putting our disposable cameras to use. I was really happy that everyone seemed to enjoy taking pics of everything and everyone with them. We gave one camera for each guest table and I was pleasantly suprised to find that all the cameras were used up, not even halfway through the party! =)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlvCGl4eI/AAAAAAAAAwU/4eWc7FLMQ7Y/s1600-h/ESC_4320-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjdlvCGl4eI/AAAAAAAAAwU/4eWc7FLMQ7Y/s400/ESC_4320-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854941218529762" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk_qMyRHI/AAAAAAAAAwM/UwkEEM3rs_0/s1600-h/ESC_4322-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk_qMyRHI/AAAAAAAAAwM/UwkEEM3rs_0/s400/ESC_4322-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854127348204658" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk_olEIOI/AAAAAAAAAwE/GL8W7W4HfJE/s1600-h/ESC_4330-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk_olEIOI/AAAAAAAAAwE/GL8W7W4HfJE/s400/ESC_4330-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854126913167586" border="0" /></a>Whenever I see the pictures of all the food in our reception, it makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy, because there was so much food for everyone that they all got to go for seconds and still had a lot leftover. Sad, because there was so much leftover!</span> I wish I could have at least given it away to those beggars around Boracay.. =(<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk_bnEAhI/AAAAAAAAAv8/_Cw31jv9KDg/s1600-h/ESC_4343-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk_bnEAhI/AAAAAAAAAv8/_Cw31jv9KDg/s400/ESC_4343-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854123431887378" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk-2UEYOI/AAAAAAAAAv0/FCGuxTN6ekE/s1600-h/ESC_4350-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk-2UEYOI/AAAAAAAAAv0/FCGuxTN6ekE/s400/ESC_4350-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854113420108002" border="0" /></a></span>I was very happy with how they set-up the buffet. It was very beautifully done.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk-lHY9zI/AAAAAAAAAvs/7PglsKKs-KY/s1600-h/ESC_4861-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjdk-lHY9zI/AAAAAAAAAvs/7PglsKKs-KY/s400/ESC_4861-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347854108803528498" border="0" /></a>As you can see here, our 2nd lechon ended up just skinless, but otherwise, untouched. I wish I got take that <span style="font-style: italic;">baboy</span> home and made it into paksiw! </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjceWpxbqzI/AAAAAAAAAvk/vZBGC0ErR_E/s1600-h/IMG_5690-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjceWpxbqzI/AAAAAAAAAvk/vZBGC0ErR_E/s400/IMG_5690-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347776457044896562" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjceWTjtkhI/AAAAAAAAAvc/WIv1A3NXHp4/s1600-h/_MG_4524-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjceWTjtkhI/AAAAAAAAAvc/WIv1A3NXHp4/s400/_MG_4524-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347776451081769490" border="0" /></a>Also, Tommee and I didn't get to eat that much during the reception. I was proven wrong that I could eat properly during the reception. It is an impossible task when you are the center of attention. Just when you're about to put that spoon in your mouth, someone comes up and congratulates you or wants to get their picture taken with you and what not, you end up putting that spoon down. After a couple of these, Tommee and I gave up and just stuffed our faces with as much food as we can in about 2 minutes.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcdvhXv1bI/AAAAAAAAAvU/DtCABqbC3ms/s1600-h/_MG_4586-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcdvhXv1bI/AAAAAAAAAvU/DtCABqbC3ms/s400/_MG_4586-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347775784774784434" border="0" /></a>I was very very very envious of everyone getting dessert.. I so badly wanted to just pop a piece of chocolate cake in my mouth and to hell with <span style="font-style: italic;">tinga</span>.. haha.. But I didn't =( Gotta watch those pearly whites for the pics.. boo</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcdvemsSUI/AAAAAAAAAvM/eS5XLdS7FAs/s1600-h/_MG_4526-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcdvemsSUI/AAAAAAAAAvM/eS5XLdS7FAs/s400/_MG_4526-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347775784032160066" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcdvCQ9NUI/AAAAAAAAAvE/H6kZek77n9M/s1600-h/_MG_4531-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcdvCQ9NUI/AAAAAAAAAvE/H6kZek77n9M/s400/_MG_4531-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347775776424801602" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjcdu8yFMQI/AAAAAAAAAu8/GO9KYGxQY3k/s1600-h/_MG_4532-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjcdu8yFMQI/AAAAAAAAAu8/GO9KYGxQY3k/s400/_MG_4532-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347775774953124098" border="0" /></a>Looking at all the reception pictures, it really made me happy to see smiling faces everywhere. I may not have seen them live all at once, but I'm ecstatic that those smiles were captured forever.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I knew by then that our reception was going great. I had no idea it was going to get so much better.. =)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjcdubz-0RI/AAAAAAAAAu0/9BCpF6wyxeE/s1600-h/ESC_4361-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjcdubz-0RI/AAAAAAAAAu0/9BCpF6wyxeE/s400/ESC_4361-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347775766102724882" border="0" /></a>Marc, Tommee's cousin, was gracious enough to agree to be our MC. He had no qualms when we first asked him and we must say that he did a great job despite being briefed about everything just the day before. Thanks Marc! =)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjccp3Kw5ZI/AAAAAAAAAus/rKcKFfLa6eU/s1600-h/ESC_4368-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjccp3Kw5ZI/AAAAAAAAAus/rKcKFfLa6eU/s400/ESC_4368-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774588035065234" border="0" /></a>My childhood bestfriend, Christina, wasn't feeling well during our wedding day, but she was such a trooper and kept a smile on her face despite that. She was probably the only one who got really emotional during the speeches and I love her for that. She got me teary-eyed with her speech, but as always, she got me to laugh out loud right after.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccpiZYDeI/AAAAAAAAAuk/BcFJECUXE_A/s1600-h/ESC_4419-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccpiZYDeI/AAAAAAAAAuk/BcFJECUXE_A/s400/ESC_4419-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774582459207138" border="0" /></a>Dash, my highschool bestfriend wasn't feeling well then, too. (Hmm.. I'm sensing a pattern here.. haha but they admitted to me that they ended up not feeling well because of something they ate the day before or something.) Anyway, she was able to express my happiness at finding Tommee in words that I couldn't seem to find. I was so proud of her because she rarely does this kind of thing.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccpZ4guQI/AAAAAAAAAuc/GvTNZ7RP4SA/s1600-h/ESC_4453-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccpZ4guQI/AAAAAAAAAuc/GvTNZ7RP4SA/s400/ESC_4453-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774580173879554" border="0" /></a>Our ever-malokong Tito Rey. (If you remember from my <a href="http://thebeachybride.blogspot.com/2009/05/our-beach-wedding-ceremony.html">wedding ceremony post</a>, he stood up during the "objection" question, only to find out that he was just trying to fix the microphone for the pastor). He made me laugh because up to this point, he was still trying to make me think that Tommee had tons and tons of girls before me. Although he made up for it by saying that I was the only one he really liked from the beginning. yes!!! =) haha</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccpLvt4PI/AAAAAAAAAuU/r5Cyz_GxtCc/s1600-h/ESC_4466-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccpLvt4PI/AAAAAAAAAuU/r5Cyz_GxtCc/s400/ESC_4466-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774576378896626" border="0" /></a>My Tita Elena. She is the youngest of my dad's siblings. She did a great job telling the story of how everyone in the family was scared I would turn out a tomboy because I was the only girl among all the apos for a while. She said everyone was just so happy to see how happy Tommee has made me.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjcco4PwgGI/AAAAAAAAAuM/Zprtxfqilwk/s1600-h/ESC_4484-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sjcco4PwgGI/AAAAAAAAAuM/Zprtxfqilwk/s400/ESC_4484-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774571144577122" border="0" /></a>Kuya Joel, the eldest of Tommee's siblings. I got to meet Kuya Joel while I was still in San Francisco and I was happy that we cliqued right away. He was saying how great it was to get to know me even without Tommee. He flew all the way from San Francisco to join us in our wedding and that meant a lot to me. He loves us so much that he volunteered to make an impromptu speech for us =)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccQoHbiBI/AAAAAAAAAuE/Reao1TAQtmg/s1600-h/ESC_4492-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccQoHbiBI/AAAAAAAAAuE/Reao1TAQtmg/s400/ESC_4492-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774154497820690" border="0" /></a>Joel/Joseph is one of Tommee's close college friends. He (and the next 2 guys) were actually unprepared for their speeches. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccQUT2NuI/AAAAAAAAAt8/imBlZ-TH01U/s1600-h/ESC_4512-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccQUT2NuI/AAAAAAAAAt8/imBlZ-TH01U/s400/ESC_4512-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774149181191906" border="0" /></a>Drason was one of the guys we rarely saw but he was nice enough to fly out to Boracay for us.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccQE0IG6I/AAAAAAAAAt0/xHdjFcJO4So/s1600-h/ESC_4521-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccQE0IG6I/AAAAAAAAAt0/xHdjFcJO4So/s400/ESC_4521-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774145021615010" border="0" /></a>Rolly is obviously the shy type because his entire speech lasted 2 seconds. He said "congrats pare" ahahahaha</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccP5K9acI/AAAAAAAAAts/kf_0tBpLaHg/s1600-h/ESC_4573-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccP5K9acI/AAAAAAAAAts/kf_0tBpLaHg/s400/ESC_4573-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774141896157634" border="0" /></a>Our cool pastor. We thought it was funny and cool at the same time that he came really prepared. He was wearing pants during the ceremony, then he had a wardrobe change for the reception, showing up in shorts. How cute is that?! =)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccPq_HEzI/AAAAAAAAAtk/B14Z5U19K4U/s1600-h/ESC_4608-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjccPq_HEzI/AAAAAAAAAtk/B14Z5U19K4U/s400/ESC_4608-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347774138088362802" border="0" /></a>While my dad was still in California, I told him that he would be giving a speech during the reception. To my surprise, he got very excited about it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Papa: How long do you want the speech?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Suyen: 5 minutes max</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Papa: Ha? Bitin yun!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Suyen: hahaha Pa! Baka mabaliw mga tao pagmasyadong mahaba speech eh..</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Papa: Hindi yan.. Ako bahala! Ano gusto mo? Madrama? Nakakatawa? Nakakaiyak?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Fast forward to a few days before the wedding.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I saw my dad seriously typing away in front of the computer:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />Suyen: Pa, what are you doing?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />Papa: Writing your speech</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />Suyen: haha totoo? Haba na nyan ah!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />Papa: 10 pages na nga eh</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />Suyen: 10 pages!? Pa, diba 5 minutes lang?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />Papa: sinasabi ko syo, maganda tong speech ko.. (laughs to himself)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br />I couldn't do anything but shake my head.. haha</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">When his turn for the speech came up, he would relate all these stories about me and made everyone laugh. Halfway through it, he goes, "Suyen, would you still like me to continue?" and smiles a big smile at me, and everyone was having so much fun listening to him, how could I say no? =)</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">After the wedding, everyone was raving how they enjoyed my dad's speech. They all thought he was so cool. haha I love my dad.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbWv6zyTI/AAAAAAAAAtc/3ZHqmrOGFco/s1600-h/ESC_4677-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbWv6zyTI/AAAAAAAAAtc/3ZHqmrOGFco/s400/ESC_4677-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347773160159955250" border="0" /></a>Tommee's parents were admittedly against making a speech. They hated public speaking and they were so nervous that Tommee's mom ended up calling me "Soie", who is actually her granddaughter who lives in Canada. We all had a good laugh about that.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbWcwRB9I/AAAAAAAAAtU/Kj5usy7ziFg/s1600-h/ESC_4707-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbWcwRB9I/AAAAAAAAAtU/Kj5usy7ziFg/s400/ESC_4707-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347773155015460818" border="0" /></a>There were a couple of slideshows and videos being shown right before we were to end the program. I think there were a total of 3 presentations during the entire program.</span> Everyone had a good laugh with our <a href="http://www.mayadstudios.com/blog/?p=242">SDE by Mayad</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbV7xYi1I/AAAAAAAAAtM/SdEK4N_0G2M/s1600-h/_MG_4661-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbV7xYi1I/AAAAAAAAAtM/SdEK4N_0G2M/s400/_MG_4661-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347773146161777490" border="0" /></a>Here we are posing like our cake-toppers, Superman and Wonderwoman. This was actually a last minute thing for me. I was initially planning to just put the figures around the cake stand, but I suddenly remembered that we had no caketopper. Hence, superhero caketoppers with the Justice League scattered around the cake. =) The cake design I thought of myself. I just wanted a very simple cake and I got the idea to use our monogram as the design. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQWuozm1I/AAAAAAAAAs0/ClCJczgYDJU/s1600-h/ESC_4718-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQWuozm1I/AAAAAAAAAs0/ClCJczgYDJU/s400/ESC_4718-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347761065188105042" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbVoI_yWI/AAAAAAAAAtE/tUhZ2fKKZcE/s1600-h/_MG_4683-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbVoI_yWI/AAAAAAAAAtE/tUhZ2fKKZcE/s400/_MG_4683-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347773140892109154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbVVSbVNI/AAAAAAAAAs8/4DrBGseHLZ0/s1600-h/_MG_4717-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcbVVSbVNI/AAAAAAAAAs8/4DrBGseHLZ0/s400/_MG_4717-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347773135831389394" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQWTvJ5rI/AAAAAAAAAss/hTdANyhiBHo/s1600-h/IMG_5706-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQWTvJ5rI/AAAAAAAAAss/hTdANyhiBHo/s400/IMG_5706-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347761057966974642" border="0" /></a>Giving our thank-you speech. As you can see, everyone was still smiling in pictures. I was expecting everyone to be somewhat bored and itching to go somewhere else after our program.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQWIYEoUI/AAAAAAAAAsk/gcXUw2HoP6g/s1600-h/_MG_4761-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQWIYEoUI/AAAAAAAAAsk/gcXUw2HoP6g/s400/_MG_4761-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347761054917370178" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQV1aF0mI/AAAAAAAAAsc/haR6rRjjoYk/s1600-h/ESC_4756-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQV1aF0mI/AAAAAAAAAsc/haR6rRjjoYk/s400/ESC_4756-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347761049825563234" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQVfghpNI/AAAAAAAAAsU/SLPKmtMYIoE/s1600-h/_MG_4776-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcQVfghpNI/AAAAAAAAAsU/SLPKmtMYIoE/s400/_MG_4776-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347761043946972370" border="0" /></a>This part was a surprise for everyone. We got <a href="http://boraweddings.multiply.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://discoveryshoresboracay.com/">Discovery Shores</a> to help us out on this one. Tommee's mom's birthday was coming up in 2 days after our wedding, so we decided to get her a birthday cake. Right after our thank you speech, we presented her birthday cake. I personally presented it to her so she could blow out the candle. I love that she was really surprised about it.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPUrLqMzI/AAAAAAAAAsM/-f7lus3QQ7I/s1600-h/_MG_4816-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPUrLqMzI/AAAAAAAAAsM/-f7lus3QQ7I/s400/_MG_4816-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759930389181234" border="0" /></a>And the real party starts! I love this picture because it shows how much tequila we were starting with. There wasn't a moment in the party when there were no shots being handed around. The waiters did a great job of keeping the tequila shots coming all around the party.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPUemgytI/AAAAAAAAAsE/qYUNgn4zvrw/s1600-h/ESC_4781-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPUemgytI/AAAAAAAAAsE/qYUNgn4zvrw/s400/ESC_4781-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759927012149970" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPUDRqSyI/AAAAAAAAAr8/9XhYDGalu_M/s1600-h/ESC_4792-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPUDRqSyI/AAAAAAAAAr8/9XhYDGalu_M/s400/ESC_4792-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759919676934946" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPT9XgfgI/AAAAAAAAAr0/nKi-52UlRK8/s1600-h/ESC_4792-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPT9XgfgI/AAAAAAAAAr0/nKi-52UlRK8/s400/ESC_4792-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759918090845698" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPTrW0Y6I/AAAAAAAAArs/vZuor2qsxHw/s1600-h/ESC_4811-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcPTrW0Y6I/AAAAAAAAArs/vZuor2qsxHw/s400/ESC_4811-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759913256117154" border="0" /></a>This is the part when the bride and groom get their first shots of tequila. The first of many for the night! As you can see, my brothers and sisters-in-law were the ones trying to get us drunk immediately. haha Tommee and I were glad that we were moving around so much that we didn't get as drunk as everyone else. haha</span><br />I heard that the Discovery Shores' waiters were telling all our guests to drink up. One of my friends told the waiter, "I won't drink if you won't", so that waiter did drink a shot of tequila with her. haha I thought that was so cool. Too bad I didn't find out who the waiter was so we could thank him for being such a good sport and great waiter =)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOfrSfc6I/AAAAAAAAArk/itw7H5-D7kM/s1600-h/ESC_4857-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOfrSfc6I/AAAAAAAAArk/itw7H5-D7kM/s400/ESC_4857-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759019884770210" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOffB8LwI/AAAAAAAAArc/BGHZum-dyjA/s1600-h/ESC_4877-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOffB8LwI/AAAAAAAAArc/BGHZum-dyjA/s400/ESC_4877-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759016594124546" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOfI5dTDI/AAAAAAAAArU/oIyHPzBif0s/s1600-h/ESC_4893-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOfI5dTDI/AAAAAAAAArU/oIyHPzBif0s/s400/ESC_4893-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759010652965938" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOew4AswI/AAAAAAAAArM/r6nrG40ABus/s1600-h/ESC_4920-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOew4AswI/AAAAAAAAArM/r6nrG40ABus/s400/ESC_4920-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759004204446466" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOevoTa7I/AAAAAAAAArE/NoU6pzLFRuM/s1600-h/ESC_4828-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcOevoTa7I/AAAAAAAAArE/NoU6pzLFRuM/s400/ESC_4828-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347759003870129074" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcN0N1Q40I/AAAAAAAAAq8/LuygP7l9MfM/s1600-h/_MG_4899-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcN0N1Q40I/AAAAAAAAAq8/LuygP7l9MfM/s400/_MG_4899-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347758273243177794" border="0" /></a>lots and lots of beautiful and fun pictures with all our loved ones.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNz4SpXKI/AAAAAAAAAq0/x3uFtyW1KP8/s1600-h/ESC_4845-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNz4SpXKI/AAAAAAAAAq0/x3uFtyW1KP8/s400/ESC_4845-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347758267460836514" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNzoltFNI/AAAAAAAAAqs/0EXROD0FNlk/s1600-h/ESC_4863-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNzoltFNI/AAAAAAAAAqs/0EXROD0FNlk/s400/ESC_4863-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347758263245804754" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNzVRe-zI/AAAAAAAAAqk/bhGqSOSek7w/s1600-h/ESC_4897-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNzVRe-zI/AAAAAAAAAqk/bhGqSOSek7w/s400/ESC_4897-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347758258060720946" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNzJJnjVI/AAAAAAAAAqc/lpK6xeBUQNk/s1600-h/ESC_4909-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcNzJJnjVI/AAAAAAAAAqc/lpK6xeBUQNk/s400/ESC_4909-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347758254806502738" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcM0TpCk7I/AAAAAAAAAqU/x5Z7eBVjTrE/s1600-h/ESC_4913-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcM0TpCk7I/AAAAAAAAAqU/x5Z7eBVjTrE/s400/ESC_4913-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347757175290893234" border="0" /></a>There was so much drinking and dancing all around. Although I have to admit that the people on the dance floor were mostly my side of the family. Like I tell everyone, "Tommee's family are quiet drunk, while my family is crazy drunk!"</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcM0Gmq1GI/AAAAAAAAAqM/8nZWKqItw9g/s1600-h/IMG_5748-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcM0Gmq1GI/AAAAAAAAAqM/8nZWKqItw9g/s400/IMG_5748-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347757171791287394" border="0" /></a>Dancing with Ray-an, my younger brother, and RC, one of my older brothers.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcMz44dJ1I/AAAAAAAAAqE/1w1jZCJh_og/s1600-h/IMG_5758-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcMz44dJ1I/AAAAAAAAAqE/1w1jZCJh_og/s400/IMG_5758-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347757168107792210" border="0" /></a>My dad "trying" to dance hiphop. He was doing "Soulja Boy" at this time. Everyone loved it!</span><br />He initially wanted our Father-Daughter dance to be hiphop but since we didn't have time to practice, he opted to bust a move during the after party instead. haha<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcMzoxu3XI/AAAAAAAAAp8/_pFWnWc_oGM/s1600-h/IMG_5769-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcMzoxu3XI/AAAAAAAAAp8/_pFWnWc_oGM/s400/IMG_5769-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347757163784625522" border="0" /></a>My cousin, Joma, trying to "grind" with Tommee.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcMzQIAsPI/AAAAAAAAAp0/U-YEMe7sXJM/s1600-h/IMG_5776-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SjcMzQIAsPI/AAAAAAAAAp0/U-YEMe7sXJM/s400/IMG_5776-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347757157167182066" border="0" /></a>It was just so awesome that everyone had such a great time. Even when Tommee and I weren't on the dance floor and just sitting down, everyone else was dancing, drinking, bonding and just plain having fun. Like I said, I was half-expecting people to leave early, right after the program, but everyone stayed until 2AM (we were supposed to end at 12midnight) to party and celebrate. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >Tommee and I agree that our wedding was a success. We also measured that success by the number of people who ended up drunk and puking during and after the party, (even until the next morning) hahahahaha</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >We both couldn't thank God enough for such a wonderful time. Everyone couldn't stop raving how great the food was, how fun the party was, and how beautiful our ceremony was. All the hard work paid off and all our prayers were answered for our wedding. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >Until now, whenever I look back to that day, I can't help but smile (and laugh sometimes).. =)</span><br /><br /><br />Next up: Details, Details, Details...Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-15079520989685759582009-05-31T20:45:00.023+08:002009-06-05T09:51:59.950+08:00Our Beach Wedding Ceremony<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The moment is finally here!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKzcxoqKI/AAAAAAAAApE/oUGCoKT3ySs/s400/ESC_3180-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984724517169314" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's an overview of our ceremony set-up. We didn't want anything too fancy. Besides, the beach is already a great set-up as it is. =) I only asked for the brown banquet chairs because I didn't want to use monoblocs (eww). haha Sorry, I have nothing against monoblocs, its just that I personally think it would've ruined the look of the ceremony. =p</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKzEaq6EI/AAAAAAAAAo8/VE-x2trQrAI/s400/ESC_3190-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984717978396738" /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKy-gdOJI/AAAAAAAAAo0/v21_pIPHnj4/s400/ESC_3192-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984716392052882" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sadly, my mom wasn't able to come home for the wedding. The next best thing was to have her watch via webcam. Thank you </span><a href="http://skype.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Skype</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! My brother, Roy, (he's the one holding the laptop) was nice enough to "carry" her around during the whole ceremony. Thanks also to </span><a href="http://discoveryshoresboracay.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discovery Shores</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for accommodating my request to adjust the wifi so it could reach the beachfront.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKyvHZwKI/AAAAAAAAAos/Mc7G1negcTY/s400/ESC_3186-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984712260436130" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The processional getting ready to march. Behind them was our reception venue. This was also actually the entrance to the reception. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKO4gHaKI/AAAAAAAAAok/LghyiEttB5c/s400/_MG_3845-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984096304720034" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Because our officiating pastor, Pastor Vince Burke, is not legally allowed to marry in the Philippines, we had to hire another pastor from Boracay to do the legal part of the wedding. We got Pastor Jino Limbo of Boracay c/o Amanda.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKOjB6AzI/AAAAAAAAAoc/stJ-FBYBqeE/s400/_MG_3849-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984090540868402" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The handsome groom (who forgot to remove his slippers) with his parents.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKOfPluII/AAAAAAAAAoU/z8ykrKLpGgE/s400/_MG_3866-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984089524516994" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">He really wanted to wear sunglasses for his walk. He says he was gonna go down that aisle looking and feeling like a rockstar. I guess he accomplished that =)</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKOLgGZHI/AAAAAAAAAoM/tcbk5NSeV7A/s400/_MG_3869-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984084225057906" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here he is waving to his fans. Just kidding! He was actually waving at my mom on the webcam.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKKN8I9RsI/AAAAAAAAAoE/JaZ8YVi91zg/s400/_MG_3873-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341984080101459650" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">my rockstar groom.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJ374RKSI/AAAAAAAAAn8/b3BYY3uTDw0/s400/_MG_3878-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983702074337570" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Our first set of sponsors. Tito Rey (Tommee's uncle) and Tita Elena (my aunt) having an animated discussion during their walk. haha</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJ3joB5-I/AAAAAAAAAn0/UkR46TPxO44/s400/_MG_3892-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983695563778018" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tito Boylie (Tommee's uncle) and Tita Linda (my aunt) are actually work colleauges - They're both anesthesiologists. Small world. They knew each other even before Tommee and I ever met. Here you can see my Tita waving to my mom, also.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJ3dv-OpI/AAAAAAAAAns/O-VPpYjptbM/s400/_MG_3908-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983693986478738" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is Kim & Nic Honasan. They were acting proxies for Kim's parents - Gringo & Jane Honasan. Gringo, or Tito Greg as I've known him since I was little, was destined to be my ninong from the very start. He specifically asked my parents that he be my ninong on my wedding because he really wanted to be my ninong since my baptism, but my parents didn't get him. Anyway, to make the long story short, he was so happy that I got him, but he was really sad he couldn't go to Boracay at the last minute because there was a very important Senate session on the day of the wedding. I'm still happy I got him even if he didn't get to attend because I am very close to him and his family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*Although I would like to kill his son, Kim, for wearing shorts. haha It was actually their 3rd wedding anniversary on our wedding day, and they were married in Boracay 3 years ago also. Thanks Kim & Nic! =)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJ3EKiY1I/AAAAAAAAAnk/KHTzFVJUUdo/s400/_MG_3921-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983687118578514" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's our flower girl, Heaven (Tommee's niece) with the beach bucket and white petals. =)<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJ2yExNkI/AAAAAAAAAnc/hYE2HhCTIlg/s400/_MG_3924-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983682262545986" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">She was actually scowling most of the time because she felt awkward being the only flower girl. My brothers were laughing about it because they said there were parts when she was looking angry and she was just throwing the petals, flinging it everywhere, just to get it over with. Everyone was telling her to smile but she just hurriedly walked down the aisle. haha.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJgceZdQI/AAAAAAAAAnM/9b_-zP3uxew/s400/ESC_3245-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983298507339010" /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJf67vSuI/AAAAAAAAAnE/4vr9v6WMoP8/s400/ESC_3253-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983289503599330" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here are our Bestmen & Maids of Honor. Eric & Rusty are Tommee's bestfriends from work. Dash & Christina are my bestfriends since I was young. I didn't specify any an outfit for any of them, although I did ask my Maids of Honor to have something turquoise or aquamarine in their dresses, even if it's only a sash. They were happy about that because they could at least wear their dresses again.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It was just funny that the bestmen were so tall and my maids of honor were so short. =p</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJfuzRbjI/AAAAAAAAAm8/TGUPbPbTCw4/s400/ESC_3257-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983286246862386" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Finally, here's Tommee bracing himself as he gets himself ready to see my whole wedding look for the first time. I was very careful about the details of my look because I really wanted him surprised.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKJfXW61vI/AAAAAAAAAm0/bnSFcRd5V90/s400/ESC_3261-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341983279953925874" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's my dad and my lola preceding me. My dad just came back from the US and I was happy that at least he made it home. My lola is actually my real lola's sister. We call her Ate. She was the one who raised my mom before, then she raised my siblings and I while my mom was in the US working while we were growing up. I felt that she was really the one who deserved to give me away to Tommee. Besides, I know that she loves Tommee that she would be happy to give me to him.<br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKIvhTGIkI/AAAAAAAAAms/U7ChTmmdoSw/s400/ESC_3273-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341982457988522562" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's Rusty giving the groom a thumbs-up as they wait for me to enter.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKIvVuahKI/AAAAAAAAAmk/oYJ8Tx0e-LA/s400/ESC_3278-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341982454881879202" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I love that I look so calm and collected here because I really wasn't! haha. I was really worried about tripping and/or falling because at one point, I felt my feet getting tangled in my dress and the whole time I was walking down, I was thinking to myself "oh sh*t, oh sh*t, please don't let me trip!" haha</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is actually Tommee's first glimpse of me.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKIvHqaxjI/AAAAAAAAAmc/zzKDEn0Kgeg/s400/ESC_3281-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341982451107022386" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">He took of his sunglasses because he said he wanted to take in the whole picture of me walking towards him. He says I looked so beautiful and stunning. awwwwww When he told me that, I knew that my surprise was so worth it! =)<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKIu1TvGuI/AAAAAAAAAmU/uPg1Q4TdOh8/s400/ESC_3289-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341982446180047586" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's Tommee's view of my bridal march.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I was trying my best not to laugh out loud because my dad was actually joking with me to hurry up. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKIugMjjsI/AAAAAAAAAmM/7hKfr2U4D4E/s400/ESC_3299-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341982440512786114" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here we are saying hello to my mom. I saw her crying on the screen and I felt happy and sad about it at the same time.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKHgGKMKOI/AAAAAAAAAmE/9QdZXDIh6Ic/s400/ESC_3301-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341981093493745890" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">any minute now....</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKHfzoRA-I/AAAAAAAAAl8/XmaSUWbwBnU/s400/ESC_3312-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341981088519619554" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's Tommee taking my hand from Ate. Look at her smile. She was so happy that I found Tommee.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKHfukQSGI/AAAAAAAAAl0/I9rHkZubzUo/s400/ESC_3323-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341981087160617058" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKHfFOj4lI/AAAAAAAAAls/Xpi3c1VfE6M/s400/ESC_3328-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341981076063773266" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKHe2yP4sI/AAAAAAAAAlk/51jaUkacyxQ/s400/ESC_3330-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341981072186925762" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">When it was my dad's turn to give my hand away, he goes and says </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"Eto na! Sigurado ka na ba talaga? Pwede pa magback-out...</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">" Hence, all the laughter in the pictures. Thanks Pa! Aren't you supposed to be on my side? hahaha</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> tinakot pa eh</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> =p</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKDgWIJVrI/AAAAAAAAAlc/u7XoPtLS-wU/s400/ESC_3341-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976699733628594" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKDgPo3_dI/AAAAAAAAAlU/Kdv9te-woow/s400/ESC_3413-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976697991855570" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pastor Vince Burke. This is the part where he said he had to ask if anyone objects to the marriage...</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKDf6MKaMI/AAAAAAAAAlM/5XrXsXrhx50/s400/IMG_5319-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976692234283202" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and here's the part where Tommee and I look back at our guests...</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKDfquZKyI/AAAAAAAAAlE/X1NhIH3wm4Y/s400/ESC_3346-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976688082889506" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">to see if anyone did. haha<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKDfbFLfsI/AAAAAAAAAk8/bjQZY1GM6VU/s400/IMG_5324-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976683883495106" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tito Rey suddenly stood up from his seat and touched the mic. We actually thought he was going to object! Turns out, he just wanted to adjust the mic for Pastor Vince. hahaha</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKMBtkr8cI/AAAAAAAAApM/JCLn_jUcspA/s400/ESC_3434-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341986069056057794" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My mom watching the ceremony via Skype. you can see her webcam isn't centered. I think she was too busy crying to notice. haha<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKC9nNbSqI/AAAAAAAAAks/7qrsl6qBJzs/s1600-h/ESC_3523-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKC9nNbSqI/AAAAAAAAAks/7qrsl6qBJzs/s400/ESC_3523-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976103023757986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It had been raining the past few days in Boracay before our wedding. I wasn't really worried about it for us, but I was worried for our guests. It was actually raining on and off a few hours before the ceremony.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKC9KCENnI/AAAAAAAAAkc/ngXYddb78So/s1600-h/IMG_5330-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKC9KCENnI/AAAAAAAAAkc/ngXYddb78So/s400/IMG_5330-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976095191479922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">You can see here how gloomy it really was when the ceremony started. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKC80oMZzI/AAAAAAAAAkU/QloBy83BxhY/s1600-h/IMG_5359-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKC80oMZzI/AAAAAAAAAkU/QloBy83BxhY/s400/IMG_5359-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341976089445820210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thankfully, it started clearing up just a few minutes afterward. I can't explain how truly blessed we felt for having such perfect weather for our beach wedding. We did pray for this a lot during our wedding preps, but I wasn't going to let it ruin my day if it did rain. I would have just looked at it as another blessing from the sky =)<br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We had the aisle sprinkled with white petals and every row of chairs had a hurricane vase with petals and floating candles. Too bad they forgot to light the candles. haha. It's ok, I didn't really notice until I saw the pictures. =p</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBv7L9nTI/AAAAAAAAAkM/lqia6wRR--Q/s1600-h/_MG_4150-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBv7L9nTI/AAAAAAAAAkM/lqia6wRR--Q/s400/_MG_4150-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974768356531506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I loved Tommee's vows. It was so heartfelt yet so simple. <br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBvtjKLLI/AAAAAAAAAkE/UKUiGRZBeo4/s1600-h/IMG_5384-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBvtjKLLI/AAAAAAAAAkE/UKUiGRZBeo4/s400/IMG_5384-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974764695727282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's a sniper shot of our ceremony.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBvS8hFxI/AAAAAAAAAj8/0F3TQzmmpV4/s1600-h/ESC_3516-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBvS8hFxI/AAAAAAAAAj8/0F3TQzmmpV4/s400/ESC_3516-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974757554329362" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The wind was making my vows flap around so Tommee helped me to hold it so I could read it properly. You can see the sun was shining full force here already.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBvL9CftI/AAAAAAAAAj0/Ih-ZMy7CYmo/s1600-h/ESC_3547-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBvL9CftI/AAAAAAAAAj0/Ih-ZMy7CYmo/s400/ESC_3547-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974755677470418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBu2p_4lI/AAAAAAAAAjs/dPc65x9namA/s1600-h/ESC_3541-01.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></a></div><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBu2p_4lI/AAAAAAAAAjs/dPc65x9namA/s400/ESC_3541-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974749960462930" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBu2p_4lI/AAAAAAAAAjs/dPc65x9namA/s1600-h/ESC_3541-01.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The ring ceremony. As you can see, Amanda is always right by our side ready to do her thing at any given moment. Thanks again, Amanda!</span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBu2p_4lI/AAAAAAAAAjs/dPc65x9namA/s1600-h/ESC_3541-01.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBJ-3441I/AAAAAAAAAjc/UIusvJCMacg/s1600-h/_MG_4307-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBJ-3441I/AAAAAAAAAjc/UIusvJCMacg/s400/_MG_4307-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974116511048530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Yesss! my hands look good. Beautiful ring! =)<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBJhl6cLI/AAAAAAAAAjU/dkvHLjOcJNE/s1600-h/IMG_5395-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBJhl6cLI/AAAAAAAAAjU/dkvHLjOcJNE/s400/IMG_5395-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974108651024562" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The final blessing of the couple.<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBJaENdHI/AAAAAAAAAjM/q0B5LHKYV5w/s1600-h/_MG_4339-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBJaENdHI/AAAAAAAAAjM/q0B5LHKYV5w/s400/_MG_4339-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974106630616178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBI91sGyI/AAAAAAAAAjE/6ZJMt9u2WLU/s1600-h/_MG_4349-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKBI91sGyI/AAAAAAAAAjE/6ZJMt9u2WLU/s400/_MG_4349-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341974099053517602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The legal part. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wala nang atrasan to</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! haha I was thinking to myself, "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">dami naman kelangan pirmahan!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">" haha<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAFLRRpPI/AAAAAAAAAi8/JCRaDeiaPwo/s1600-h/IMG_5397-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAFLRRpPI/AAAAAAAAAi8/JCRaDeiaPwo/s400/IMG_5397-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341972934427780338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here was the last part of the ceremony. Right when Pastor Vince was painfully holding off on the "you may now kiss the bride" part...<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEzKrpNI/AAAAAAAAAi0/bx-M7kWpPoI/s1600-h/IMG_5398-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEzKrpNI/AAAAAAAAAi0/bx-M7kWpPoI/s400/IMG_5398-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341972927957673170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The Philippine Dragonboat team suddenly appeared jogging in formation..<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEvDbYbI/AAAAAAAAAis/p9WlTA0waNg/s1600-h/IMG_5399-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEvDbYbI/AAAAAAAAAis/p9WlTA0waNg/s400/IMG_5399-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341972926853505458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It actually made me laugh..<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEbQtubI/AAAAAAAAAik/02nI1PDYvOI/s1600-h/IMG_5400-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEbQtubI/AAAAAAAAAik/02nI1PDYvOI/s400/IMG_5400-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341972921540524466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and every single one of them smiled and congratulated us while jogging by! haha<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEHrSi9I/AAAAAAAAAic/45TWfhfbrtE/s1600-h/ESC_3591-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiKAEHrSi9I/AAAAAAAAAic/45TWfhfbrtE/s400/ESC_3591-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341972916283280338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">awwwwwwwwwwww<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8_minE1I/AAAAAAAAAiU/fAf_F5W5BeM/s1600-h/ESC_3608-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8_minE1I/AAAAAAAAAiU/fAf_F5W5BeM/s400/ESC_3608-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341969540134146898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Officially Mr. & Mrs. Tommee Lopez!<br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I loved our poses here.. haha</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8_RbCbOI/AAAAAAAAAiM/7KuIpqKql0k/s1600-h/ESC_3620-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8_RbCbOI/AAAAAAAAAiM/7KuIpqKql0k/s400/ESC_3620-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341969534465240290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We felt like celebrities here. You can't see the bubbles that much here, but I was really surprised that there were a lot of bubbles surrounding us at the time. <br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8_JqNg7I/AAAAAAAAAiE/1uz1D69qlmQ/s1600-h/ESC_3622-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8_JqNg7I/AAAAAAAAAiE/1uz1D69qlmQ/s400/ESC_3622-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341969532381397938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I guess you can tell that we were so happy about everything. Our exit song was also making us giddy - Spin by: Lifehouse. Not your typical song, but we loved it! It was perfect!<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8-gQiUMI/AAAAAAAAAh8/E8vRQLAiqIo/s1600-h/ESC_3632-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SiJ8-gQiUMI/AAAAAAAAAh8/E8vRQLAiqIo/s400/ESC_3632-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341969521267855554" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">YEY! we're married!<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As you can see, the weather was fine and everyone said it was a beautiful ceremony. Let's party!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">all photos by <a href="http://www.jomelgregorio.com">Jomel Gregorio</a></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-27641033418525844942009-05-26T13:45:00.020+08:002009-06-05T09:52:33.810+08:00Suyen's preps<div face="arial" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">7:30 AM - Breakfast with Tommee @ <a href="http://zuzuni.net/">Zuzuni</a><br />I am not very superstitious about not seeing the bride/groom before the ceremony thing. The only reason I didn't see him during preps was because my entire look - gown, accessories, hair & make-up -was a surprise for him.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">8:00 AM - finalizing stuff to bring to <a href="http://discoveryshoresboracay.com/">Discovery Shores</a></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">honeymoon clothes! *wink wink* haha just kidding. We just packed an overnight bag because we would be having a Trash-The-Dress shoot early the next morning.<br /><br />9:00 AM - checking in our 1 Bedroom Premier Suite with Tommee</div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>- our coordinator, <a href="http://boraweddings.multiply.com/">Amanda Tirol</a>, met up with us in the room to finalize payments and go over any last minute details & decisions (no more money! haha)<br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br />9:30 AM - Tommee left Suyen at Discovery Shores<br />Tommee: Bye Hun! I'll see you later at 5PM..<br />Suyen: Bye! don't leave me! haha<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">9:35 AM - Suyen checking out the Honeymoon/preps room (which was very very nice, by the way!) Sir Jun of Discovery Shores was nice enough to upgrade our junior suite to a 1-bedroom premiere suite - on the house! weeeeeeeee!<br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br />9:45 AM - Suyen going online to post in <a href="http://weddingsatwork.com/">w@w<br /></a></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">checking in & updating with my sisses even for just a short while =)<br /><br />9:55 AM - Suyen going "nooninooninoo" (super bored) haha - even tried channel surfing but nothing good was on..<br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br />10 AM - *dingdong* yes! some company! - turns out it was the manicure/pedicure ladies. haha<br /><br />11 AM - Hair & Make-up arrive - <a href="http://princessmisa.multiply.com/">Princess Misa</a> & team<br />Starts working on my Lola<br /><br /></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuElXUnQOI/AAAAAAAAAhY/EGhyueqksaY/s1600-h/ESC_2238-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuElXUnQOI/AAAAAAAAAhY/EGhyueqksaY/s400/ESC_2238-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340007560628355298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I wasn't scheduled to start my hair & make-up until 2PM so I had a lot of time to kill. I watched TV for a bit but I couldn't concentrate. So I got some room service and had pasta for early lunch.<br />The hair stylists were actually working on my Lola at this time, because she is a tiny woman, you can't see her. haha<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuElOlfoyI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/_eNjXYgcOgU/s1600-h/_MG_0376-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuElOlfoyI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/_eNjXYgcOgU/s400/_MG_0376-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340007558283240226" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Writing my "love" note for <a href="http://thebeachybride.blogspot.com/2009/05/tommees-preps.html">Tommee's surprise wedding gift.</a></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I tried my best to stay out of the sun days before the wedding (which was not easy considering I was at the beach 5 days before our wedding!). And because I could not completely help myself, I still got a bit of a tan playing football at the beach with my brothers. hehe<br /><br /><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEk9F4ZmI/AAAAAAAAAhI/9VUmzmncO1E/s1600-h/_MG_0387-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEk9F4ZmI/AAAAAAAAAhI/9VUmzmncO1E/s400/_MG_0387-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340007553587242594" border="0" /></a>I love how our photographer, Jomel Gregorio, couldn't get enough of taking pics of my tattoo.<br />This tattoo is actually my brother's tattoo (which he designed himself). He passed away a few years ago and my brothers and I all got the same tattoo to commemorate him.<br />** Damn that string sticking out of my dress!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEka7iUcI/AAAAAAAAAhA/tKldE86JAbI/s1600-h/_MG_0623-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEka7iUcI/AAAAAAAAAhA/tKldE86JAbI/s400/_MG_0623-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340007544417046978" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Super relaxed mode. I hope all brides could be as relaxed & worry-free as I was on our wedding day. It really does pay to do everything early and as soon as possible =) My prep dress was super comfortable, by the way.</span> I got it for around P500 at Greenhills Tiangge. What a steal! Plus, I can wear it again =)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEkFXL61I/AAAAAAAAAg4/ZODmK3JlEoQ/s1600-h/ESC_2253-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEkFXL61I/AAAAAAAAAg4/ZODmK3JlEoQ/s400/ESC_2253-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340007538627439442" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I found one of our bubble wands in my room (for the picture taking) and I decided to try them out (plus I was bored, remember? haha). Next thing I know, the photo & video crew were all around me taking pics & vids. I love the outcome of this little playtime of mine in all the pictures and our video. I was really happy that the bubble wands made really beautiful bubbles. It produced a lot of bubbles and wasn't watery inside the tube. I knew it was a good decision to get bubbles! They always make pictures (& videos) look so much fun! =)</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEAtwgipI/AAAAAAAAAgw/wAlcWFfofGM/s1600-h/ESC_5838-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEAtwgipI/AAAAAAAAAgw/wAlcWFfofGM/s400/ESC_5838-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006930995776146" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here's Ms. Princess with her daughter, Sarah, as my hairstylist. I was showing/reminding them the inspiration pic for my hair which was Charlize Theron's hair in Hancock.</span> I got along well with Ms. Princess' daughter. She's a great girl to chat with. She sometimes helps her mom by being somewhat of a consultant giving suggestions and comments that would appeal to the younger brides. She was really helpful in finalizing my look because she was the one who fixed my hair even during the trial.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEAW6L-RI/AAAAAAAAAgo/HdjQkg2mY_Y/s1600-h/ESC_2449-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuEAW6L-RI/AAAAAAAAAgo/HdjQkg2mY_Y/s400/ESC_2449-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006924862355730" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here's my superwoman coordinator, Amanda, checking up on me (she took really good care of me. She was always asking me if I needed anything and making sure I was ok). She really did a great job!</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She was also getting the final decision on the tents because the weather was being moody, so we got the Discovery tents just to be sure.</span> Or maybe she was asking me if I wanted something to drink? haha I don't remember.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuD_w7rgUI/AAAAAAAAAgg/4aamCqRJd3o/s1600-h/ESC_6020-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuD_w7rgUI/AAAAAAAAAgg/4aamCqRJd3o/s400/ESC_6020-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006914668069186" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Getting some color on my pasty face. =p haha</span> During this time, I was getting impatient and anxious. I hate sitting still for a long period of time.<br />I was joking with my friends "ok na 'to! Let's go! (and then, in a mahinhin voice, pretending to be in front of the pastor already) <span style="font-style: italic;">I do.</span>.." hahahahaha<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuD_hnC_3I/AAAAAAAAAgY/vBFAVGMYr-Y/s1600-h/ESC_6038-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuD_hnC_3I/AAAAAAAAAgY/vBFAVGMYr-Y/s400/ESC_6038-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006910554996594" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Consulting about the make-up with my bestfriend/Maid-of-Honor, Chris.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Suyen: Chris, do you think I still need to put on false eyelashes?</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Chris: Overkill. Your eyelashes are already way too defined. I hate you. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">* I have very thick lashes in the first place. She's always hated it because hers are so flimsy compared to mine.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuD_cabS1I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/TdL1QzSKPnI/s1600-h/IMG_4807-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuD_cabS1I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/TdL1QzSKPnI/s400/IMG_4807-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006909159885650" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I don't know why, but I enjoy the feel of make-up brushes on my face. Good thing Ms. Princess used really fancy ones!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDgTMMFRI/AAAAAAAAAgA/LrxwNq4hiBw/s1600-h/ESC_6073-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDgTMMFRI/AAAAAAAAAgA/LrxwNq4hiBw/s400/ESC_6073-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006374108304658" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mayad Studios documenting my "magical transformation". haha</span><br />Sarah was actually attaching my hair extensions here. My brother, Bok, even asked me, "Sue? Is that all of your hair?" and I answered, "because we are being documented at this time, I choose to call it my MAGICAL hair." hahahaha<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDgHUUHZI/AAAAAAAAAf4/sp-_xWuJUPg/s1600-h/ESC_6092-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDgHUUHZI/AAAAAAAAAf4/sp-_xWuJUPg/s400/ESC_6092-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006370921160082" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This was my rockstar moment! Everyone's eyes were on me while still finishing up on hair and make-up.. hehe</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDfzO7hdI/AAAAAAAAAfw/KE1tSJBWlX0/s1600-h/IMG_5052-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDfzO7hdI/AAAAAAAAAfw/KE1tSJBWlX0/s400/IMG_5052-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006365529867730" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My entire family was chilling at the stairs at this time, waiting for me to finish up since they were all ready by then hence, the upward diagonal look. I think this picture is so great because it makes me look sweet, innocent, naive, angelic - which I'm totally not! hahahaha</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDfv0WSGI/AAAAAAAAAfo/z-P4Hd3WAHM/s1600-h/IMG_5128-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuDfv0WSGI/AAAAAAAAAfo/z-P4Hd3WAHM/s400/IMG_5128-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340006364613068898" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Again, Amanda helping me out with my dress. She was like my mommy/assistant/cheerleader/psychiatrist that day. hahaha I love Amanda.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC97U34MI/AAAAAAAAAfg/-UTh1ue-V5U/s1600-h/IMG_5130-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC97U34MI/AAAAAAAAAfg/-UTh1ue-V5U/s400/IMG_5130-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340005783586726082" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She is actually a big fan of my dress. She told me that if she could have another wedding dress, she would pick something like mine. I was so flattered! Her gown was made by Randy Ortiz!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC9j3NntI/AAAAAAAAAfY/-2VBuOHbpDc/s1600-h/IMG_5179-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC9j3NntI/AAAAAAAAAfY/-2VBuOHbpDc/s400/IMG_5179-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340005777288306386" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Putting on diamond earrings which were a gift from my mom. yesssss! I look angelic here again. hahaha<br />When my friend saw this pic, she said, "ayos! parang ang bait mo ah?"<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Bakit? mabait naman ako ah? ahahaha</span>)<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC9QR5E5I/AAAAAAAAAfQ/s0M_JhW4Eck/s1600-h/IMG_5195-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC9QR5E5I/AAAAAAAAAfQ/s0M_JhW4Eck/s400/IMG_5195-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340005772031497106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC9OjfkII/AAAAAAAAAfI/ZiVL3YCKSRg/s1600-h/IMG_5188-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC9OjfkII/AAAAAAAAAfI/ZiVL3YCKSRg/s400/IMG_5188-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340005771568451714" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Filming with Mayad Studios. I like this shot because it really shows how great my hair and make-up was that day. hehe</span><br />I wouldn't recommend using Stargazer lilies if your wedding will be in hot/humid weather. It is not meant to stand the heat. Amanda had to keep changing the stargazer lily in my hair 3 times because it kept wilting after a short time. (She had to keep changing the ones at the reception, too). She actually warned me of this, but stubborn me, insisted on it. I couldn't think of anything else to use because it is my favorite flower. I guess that was the Bridezilla-est thing for me. haha<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC8xQiBwI/AAAAAAAAAfA/ndSTvdOwLMU/s1600-h/IMG_5260-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShuC8xQiBwI/AAAAAAAAAfA/ndSTvdOwLMU/s400/IMG_5260-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340005763704293122" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yikes! It's that time! I am walking towards the spot where I was supposed to wait for my cue to start walking down to the aisle.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I was still wearing my slippers here that's why the pic doesn't include my feet. </span>I took of my flip-flops as soon I got to the lounge area. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Surprisingly, I wasn't nervous at all.. I couldn't wait to get to the lounge area so I could peek at the reception and ceremony set-up. haha</span><br /><br /></div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**p.s. I highly suggest hair & make-up start as early as possible, depending on your timeline. My massive amount of hair ended up taking longer than planned, so we were in a bit of a hurry during the pictorial right before the ceremony. Better to have an allowance of 1-1.5 hours before the ceremony so you have enough time for pictorials.</span><br /><br /><div>all photos by: <a href="http://www.jomelgregorio.com">Jomel Gregorio</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;">Next up:</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;">Tommee & Suyen's wedding ceremony</span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-90965734272041122972009-05-19T20:40:00.018+08:002009-06-05T09:53:04.970+08:00Tommee's preps<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I am very proud to say that Tommee and I did not have anything to worry about on our wedding day - Thanks to our OC-ness and Amanda's help. =)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Tommee's preps started around 3PM. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuti9pPEI/AAAAAAAAAeU/dRjNNju7130/s1600-h/ESC_5940-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuti9pPEI/AAAAAAAAAeU/dRjNNju7130/s400/ESC_5940-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337520605890165826" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">Here he is chilling and watching TV in the suite with his Dad.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKutg1Y-2I/AAAAAAAAAeM/roknpf_kkNg/s1600-h/IMG_4615-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKutg1Y-2I/AAAAAAAAAeM/roknpf_kkNg/s400/IMG_4615-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337520605318675298" border="0" /></a>Relaxing while Suyen is drowning in make-up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKus4Oaj1I/AAAAAAAAAd0/Zl24rjop-Xw/s1600-h/IMG_4623-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKus4Oaj1I/AAAAAAAAAd0/Zl24rjop-Xw/s400/IMG_4623-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337520594417782610" border="0" /></a>Tommee's preps in Discovery Shores Junior Suite.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKutUr7WGI/AAAAAAAAAeE/rF7vBz10rEA/s1600-h/ESC_2469-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKutUr7WGI/AAAAAAAAAeE/rF7vBz10rEA/s400/ESC_2469-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337520602057758818" border="0" /></a>White cotton long sleeves from Van Heusen.<br />(The texture of the shirt can't be seen in this picture, but I promise to look for the picture which shows the detail.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKutAcfGJI/AAAAAAAAAd8/z9ycVTGRp1o/s1600-h/IMG_4612-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKutAcfGJI/AAAAAAAAAd8/z9ycVTGRp1o/s400/IMG_4612-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337520596624283794" border="0" /></a>Linen shirt + White undershirt + Custom-made linen pants = Tommee's attire<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJxmbUxI/AAAAAAAAAds/GQASJUltjJo/s1600-h/ESC_2473-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJxmbUxI/AAAAAAAAAds/GQASJUltjJo/s400/ESC_2473-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519991344026386" border="0" /></a>I set up a surprise wedding gift for Tommee. I loved the expression on his face when Amanda and her team presented it to him during his preps. I set-up the surprise by telling him a few months before the wedding that we should just not do wedding gifts since we were spending so much already. I didn't want him to get me anything because I felt the wedding itself was his gift to me. But I really wanted to get him something special.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJ66NExI/AAAAAAAAAdk/en-h1Vkj9zM/s1600-h/ESC_2477-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJ66NExI/AAAAAAAAAdk/en-h1Vkj9zM/s400/ESC_2477-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519993842897682" border="0" /></a>I had Amanda wrap them up in turquoise japanese paper & black ribbon (same ribbon used for our flowers. haha)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJXVzqXI/AAAAAAAAAdc/vaNjPY8lLdA/s1600-h/ESC_2487-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJXVzqXI/AAAAAAAAAdc/vaNjPY8lLdA/s400/ESC_2487-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519984294996338" border="0" /></a>I love how big his smile is while reading my note.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJIFQjcI/AAAAAAAAAdU/re4IDMrTx4o/s1600-h/ESC_2503-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuJIFQjcI/AAAAAAAAAdU/re4IDMrTx4o/s400/ESC_2503-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519980199054786" border="0" /></a>He just couldn't wait to open them up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuI7lrsoI/AAAAAAAAAdM/cLo2RrunM9g/s1600-h/ESC_2516-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKuI7lrsoI/AAAAAAAAAdM/cLo2RrunM9g/s400/ESC_2516-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519976845390466" border="0" /></a>My wedding gift is actually a bunch of graphic novels that I started buying way back in December last year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtTXd7eRI/AAAAAAAAAc0/2RszEG43UUY/s1600-h/IMG_4653-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtTXd7eRI/AAAAAAAAAc0/2RszEG43UUY/s400/IMG_4653-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519056616126738" border="0" /></a>I think I got him a total of 1 dozen graphic novels.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtS6-mjBI/AAAAAAAAAcs/eAFbv0cY028/s1600-h/IMG_4654-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtS6-mjBI/AAAAAAAAAcs/eAFbv0cY028/s400/IMG_4654-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519048968539154" border="0" /></a>Countdown to Final Crisis - Vol 1-4<br />This was the hardest for me to compile because I had to go to all the Fully Booked stores near my house a couple of days before we had to fly off to Boracay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtT2U0hyI/AAAAAAAAAc8/lMgJJayQnFw/s1600-h/ESC_2539-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtT2U0hyI/AAAAAAAAAc8/lMgJJayQnFw/s400/ESC_2539-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519064899421986" border="0" /></a>Here he is with one of his most wanted graphic novel - Superman Doomsday.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtUbgjxOI/AAAAAAAAAdE/RxUrrubVTEk/s1600-h/ESC_2527-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtUbgjxOI/AAAAAAAAAdE/RxUrrubVTEk/s400/ESC_2527-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519074880767202" border="0" /></a>Superman: Peace On Earth - by one of our favorite artists, Alex Ross.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtSYBAhcI/AAAAAAAAAck/DL_5SLXT5d4/s1600-h/ESC_2541-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKtSYBAhcI/AAAAAAAAAck/DL_5SLXT5d4/s400/ESC_2541-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337519039583389122" border="0" /></a>Calling up Suyen.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsqxQKsEI/AAAAAAAAAcc/V7kb3-DcVeY/s1600-h/ESC_2545-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsqxQKsEI/AAAAAAAAAcc/V7kb3-DcVeY/s400/ESC_2545-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518359163088962" border="0" /></a>Tommee: I knew it! (Thanks to my brother, he got a hint that I was giving him a graphic novel, which I vehemently denied. In my defense, I didn't have A graphic novel, I had a lot of graphic novels. haha)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsq8Dw4aI/AAAAAAAAAcU/Hv6Il14nyTc/s1600-h/ESC_2552-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsq8Dw4aI/AAAAAAAAAcU/Hv6Il14nyTc/s400/ESC_2552-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518362063856034" border="0" /></a>Which I explained here, hence, the super laugh/smile.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsqZ1FRrI/AAAAAAAAAcM/bVadOgs4kM0/s1600-h/IMG_4696-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsqZ1FRrI/AAAAAAAAAcM/bVadOgs4kM0/s400/IMG_4696-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518352875472562" border="0" /></a>He just couldn't resist taking a sneak peek at them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsqNFDwEI/AAAAAAAAAcE/2eL3vB3BgBI/s1600-h/ESC_5989-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKsqNFDwEI/AAAAAAAAAcE/2eL3vB3BgBI/s400/ESC_5989-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518349452820546" border="0" /></a>He had time to pose during preps.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKspvd_pLI/AAAAAAAAAb8/x8I_VkHUxOg/s1600-h/IMG_4759-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKspvd_pLI/AAAAAAAAAb8/x8I_VkHUxOg/s400/IMG_4759-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518341504345266" border="0" /></a>Love the mirror thing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTppX--I/AAAAAAAAAb0/QxDGBbKEjm0/s1600-h/IMG_4793-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTppX--I/AAAAAAAAAb0/QxDGBbKEjm0/s400/IMG_4793-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337514663449459682" border="0" /></a>He really had no worries. Can you tell?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTrtsDnI/AAAAAAAAAbs/9d_fL2rU7f0/s1600-h/IMG_4801-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTrtsDnI/AAAAAAAAAbs/9d_fL2rU7f0/s400/IMG_4801-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337514664004423282" border="0" /></a>I'm glad he had time to just lie down and chill because I didn't! haha<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTWQSaTI/AAAAAAAAAbk/JrL9hGB__fQ/s1600-h/IMG_4913-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTWQSaTI/AAAAAAAAAbk/JrL9hGB__fQ/s400/IMG_4913-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337514658243963186" border="0" /></a>By the staircase.<br />Around this time, he was getting impatient and asking Amanda if we could just get married already. Amanda had to remind him that I wasn't even in my dress yet. haha<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTCtLfwI/AAAAAAAAAbc/mSGvsemvzrs/s1600-h/IMG_4883-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpTCtLfwI/AAAAAAAAAbc/mSGvsemvzrs/s400/IMG_4883-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337514652996435714" border="0" /></a>With his Bestmen - Rusty & Eric<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpSxd-uvI/AAAAAAAAAbU/HQmWM_XhXtU/s1600-h/ESC_3212-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ShKpSxd-uvI/AAAAAAAAAbU/HQmWM_XhXtU/s400/ESC_3212-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337514648369281778" border="0" /></a>Tommee with Papa Tom & Mama Adeling<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">As you can see, his outfit changed to just his linen pants & white long sleeves. Apparently, he underwent a couple of outfit changes because his bestmen, dad, and other family members were teaching him some fashion tips. - tucked, untucked, with undershirt, no undershirt, etc..</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">They eventually decided to go with no undershirt, untucked long sleeves. Also, in all the chaos before the beginning of the processional, he forgot to take off his slippers. (After reminding everyone to go barefoot. haha)<br /><br />all photos by: <a href="http://www.jomelgregorio.com">Jomel Gregorio</a></span></span><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Next up: Suyen's preps.<br /></span></span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-61152792538241696122009-05-15T20:16:00.006+08:002009-05-15T20:29:26.798+08:00i'm married!<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >I don't know where to start.. </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />almost 3 weeks have passed since our wedding day, but I can't get over everything that happened!</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />so much to show</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >so much to tell</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >so much to share</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br />I'll try not to get too overwhelmed...</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >for now, I'll bask in that newlywed feeling of being Mrs. Tommee Lopez.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sg1fmAwgLTI/AAAAAAAAAas/X996F57tiJU/s1600-h/156.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sg1fmAwgLTI/AAAAAAAAAas/X996F57tiJU/s400/156.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336026240147008818" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">image source: <a href="http://www.jomelgregorio.com/2009/05/15/tommeesuyen-wedding-discovery-shores-borcay-by-jomel-gregorio-philippine-wedding-photographer/">www.jomelgregorio.com</a><br /></span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-54148487225390282532009-04-24T17:00:00.007+08:002009-04-24T17:40:46.953+08:00food tasting!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Even after we made our final payment for Discovery Shores, we still managed to get a food tasting session 5 days before our wedding day. Thanks to Mitel Bustamante (Sales Executive) & Gel Sunga "(Events Coordinator) of </span></span></span><a href="http://discoveryshoresboracay.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Discovery Shores Boracay.</span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tommee and I made sure not to eat hours before our food tasting. We wanted to be good and hungry since we knew we were going to be served a lot of food considering we're having a buffet dinner for our wedding reception.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a href="http://boraweddings.multiply.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Amanda</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> (our awesome coordinator) joined us during the early parts to have a final rundown of the details of the wedding. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGDySHma3I/AAAAAAAAAac/V76_JCvlKSA/s400/100_8824.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328184734036421490" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(L to R: Gel Sunga, Amanda Tirol & Suyen)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">First, we were served "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Aklan Red Snapper 'Crudo' with Lemon, Rosemary & Capers</span>". I actually completely forgot to take a picture of it but if you look closely at this pic, it's the one served in tiny glass "sardine-like cans" (at the far left side of the pic between Gel & Amanda)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGCVABAtuI/AAAAAAAAAaU/AJeoZLWIdkA/s1600-h/100_8825.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGCVABAtuI/AAAAAAAAAaU/AJeoZLWIdkA/s400/100_8825.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328183131449112290" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's Tommee enjoying (from left to right) "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Orange-Ginger shrimp Ceviche, Crab & Broccoli Salad, and (this one is hidden behind the freshly squeezed orange juice) Chilled Asian Noodles</span>".</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All of them are very tasty. I personally liked the Crab & Broccoli salad the best out of the 3 since I found the Chilled Asian noodles to be a tad spicy.</span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGCUzjKD1I/AAAAAAAAAaM/dGPliaZ43hw/s1600-h/100_8826.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGCUzjKD1I/AAAAAAAAAaM/dGPliaZ43hw/s400/100_8826.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328183128102670162" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pictured here is Tommee and Gel Sunga. She's the events coordinator for Discovery Shores Boracay, and we are very grateful to have her. She's really very nice and super accommodating. She's always eager to help and is a joy to converse with.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGBuS67vjI/AAAAAAAAAaE/npqh5EqJHkU/s1600-h/100_8827.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGBuS67vjI/AAAAAAAAAaE/npqh5EqJHkU/s400/100_8827.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328182466508996146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For our main course, we were served <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">"Pork Ribs, Thai Seafood Curry, Nut-Crusted Fish Fillets, and Morrocan Lamb Ribs"</span>. Out of all of them, my favorite was the Lamb ribs. They were so tender and had just the right amount of flavor. I think we finished those off (haha). Not pictured: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Braised Chicken with Shiitakes and Snap Peas</span>.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I didn't eat the Thai Seafood curry because I am not a fan of spicy food, but Tommee says that it was very delicious and he's sure our families will love it. The Nut-Crusted Fish was also very good, the crunchy outside and soft inside was a great contrast.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGBuBy89oI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/qLHuL5Xwh9o/s1600-h/100_8828.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGBuBy89oI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/qLHuL5Xwh9o/s400/100_8828.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328182461912118914" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yay for dessert! This is my favorite part of the dinner. hehe. I love sweets!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In this picture, you can see the P<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">raline Caramel Panna Cotta and Palitaw </span>(just one of the few Filipino kakanins to be served). I would have eaten more if I wasn't so full (thanks to the lamb ribs). The Panna Cotta had just the right amount of sweetness and wasn't very overwhelming. The shot glass serving was just the right serving size.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGBt1e2ZnI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/Z9G1o7bCYIw/s1600-h/100_8829.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGBt1e2ZnI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/Z9G1o7bCYIw/s400/100_8829.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328182458606577266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is the famous <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Discovery Signature Cake</span>. A chocolate cake with white chocolate and cherry topping. I saved the top part for last. hehe. Tommee approves of this (he is the ultimate chocolate lover).</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGA31TpVpI/AAAAAAAAAZs/gM9u2T93QjI/s1600-h/100_8830.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGA31TpVpI/AAAAAAAAAZs/gM9u2T93QjI/s400/100_8830.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328181530846647954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here I am enjoying my Panna Cotta (isn't it obvious?) haha</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGApM6RTZI/AAAAAAAAAZk/cAiJiPbSQBE/s1600-h/100_8831.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SfGApM6RTZI/AAAAAAAAAZk/cAiJiPbSQBE/s400/100_8831.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328181279484628370" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All in all, Tommee can describe our food tasting in one word - "PANALO!" (winner!)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We definitely made the right choice for our reception/caterer. Discovery Shores can do no wrong in our eyes. hehe</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We heart Discovery Shores Boracay!</span></span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-82207101889777501852009-04-17T13:53:00.004+08:002009-04-17T14:11:54.231+08:00final leg<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It feels good to know that almost everything is set - just a few things to pick up and finalize, then, all we need to do is show up =)</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I finally got my dress last night. Had my final fitting - don't want to delve too much into this because it stressed me out so much that I just don't want to think about it anymore. I'm happy with it. There are some things that could have been improved, but it's fine the way it is. I never really considered my dress as one of the top priorities, so I'm just happy that it looks good and it fits. Now, I can't wait to dip it in the ocean (after the wedding, of course!) for our "trash the dress" session. I'm actually more excited about that than the pre-nup session at the beach. haha.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">wedding dress? CHECK!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I know this was something that should've been done before we booked our reception venue, but we were convinced that they would deliver good food no matter what. Tommee and I will have our food tasting c/o Discovery Shores on the day that we arrive Boracay. It's actually a special treat because it's going to be decent dinner date for us - some time to relax and unwind and just enjoy each other's company - before everyone else comes in from Manila and the madness begins. Don't get me wrong. I'm looking forward to spending time with all my family and friends, but it would be nice to just have some down time with Tommee without stressing about the wedding or thinking about work.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">food tasting? CHECK!</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm now just in the middle of packing my stuff for our wedding & honeymoon. I have my handy checklist and just carefully but literally ticking off items one by one. (OC monster alert!) </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I can't wait to finally zip up my luggage and fly off to Boracay for 3 weeks of sun, sand, and sea.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">family + friends + beach + Tommee + our wedding = surefire way for a great time!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*sure sounds like a recipe for FUN!</span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-21944914321744895962009-04-15T23:42:00.010+08:002009-04-16T11:16:23.090+08:00bottled water, anyone?<span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I admit this was a last minute thing, but the DIY diva in me just wouldn't quit. hehe</span></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I initially asked Discovery Shores if they could provide water (even just a simple water dispenser) during the ceremony because I was thinking that it might still be really hot that day and I didn't want any of our guests (especially the oldies) to pass out because they were parched. Anyway, until last week, I thought it was all set. Turns out, they couldn't provide one, so Amanda (our coordinator) got them to allow us to bring in bottled water (no corkage! yey!). Amanda suggested it to me and told me that we could have the bottled water personalized. DING! A light bulb went off in my head, and sure enough, next thing I know, I'm asking her if I could design the labels for the bottle. She was actually thanking me for making her job easier. (haha)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And so, as if I didn't have enough minor stuff to take care of, I went ahead and designed it. haha</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's my final design:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeYAoHUZSgI/AAAAAAAAAY0/Uxx8WzZqNNQ/s400/WATER.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324944298571549186" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I still wanted it to mesh well with the other DIYs, so I just mixed up my bubbles label design a bit.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeaXqJDU9lI/AAAAAAAAAZc/d_iEh7g7JBA/s400/Image015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325110359652365906" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I printed out a trial label.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 10px;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeYCpLU-2fI/AAAAAAAAAY8/q9wAM96v8iQ/s400/Image011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324946515850877426" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We are using the standard Viva bottled water.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Since the bottles are already in Boracay, Amanda and her staff will be the ones to actually put the labels on the bottles.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's a mock-up made my moi:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeaXp9yFbaI/AAAAAAAAAZU/MTjdB3v5whY/s400/Image012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325110356627254690" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeaXpL3SevI/AAAAAAAAAZM/ukdo2YoeaSQ/s400/Image013.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325110343227308786" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeaXo9oF7BI/AAAAAAAAAZE/1tdgUcIX_Ag/s400/Image014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325110339405474834" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!</span></span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-29022800402402929632009-04-11T16:28:00.002+08:002009-04-11T16:32:40.275+08:00why didn't I think of this?<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">a simple mirror as table runner with a variety of candles..</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeBU4MMg1FI/AAAAAAAAAX0/wzUzKT8uKVY/s1600-h/5322405.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SeBU4MMg1FI/AAAAAAAAAX0/wzUzKT8uKVY/s320/5322405.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323348083875042386" /></a>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-1786032930600311302009-04-05T17:11:00.014+08:002009-04-07T16:30:28.982+08:00our super awesome wedding _____<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is one of my most-awaited things during the final month of the wedding preps..</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I'll let Superman show you the teaser.. =)</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2MRSdNgI/AAAAAAAAAXc/3w4LQBZIDqE/s320/IMG_0018_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321132912909563394" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(thanks Superman! He is part of Tommee's collection)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A little story before I present our wedding rings..</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Even during the first few months of our wedding preps, Tommee and I would go online and search for wedding bands. We would swap images once in a while showing each other what we liked. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">At first, we were thinking, let's just go for the plain white gold band, the typical wedding band. But Tommee really liked this design from Tiffany & Co. :</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh3KCtayhI/AAAAAAAAAXk/3Ss7uia-TxE/s320/4d33105d44613f6714eaf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321133974148008466" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(my, what expensive taste. haha)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">image source: tiffany.com</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and at that time, I was thinking, "I wonder if he's actually gonna get me a Tiffany ring?" haha but seriously, at that point, I was OK with having the plain wedding bands because I wasn't into this design as much as he was.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Fast-forward to the February 2009. Tommee told me that it was time for us to scout and finally decide on the design so we could order and have it made through his friend's wife. I was quite happy to know that we would be able to get our rings with a discount =) So, we looked around the mall, going from one jewelry store to another. We finally decided to get this design for him (mine was just going to be the plain version i.e. no diamond for her a.k.a me):</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh6Wm5CXkI/AAAAAAAAAXs/TbTcUK7X3Us/s320/IMG_0001_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321137488553729602" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">14carat white gold band with satin middle finish and solitary diamond</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We went to our 1st bridal fair at SM Megamall and we were supposed to make the downpayment already but Tommee postponed it saying we might be able to get it cheaper from his friend. So, I agreed and we went home without making any ring purchases. I guess it was fate that we didn't, because those are not our wedding rings.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2MO0LshI/AAAAAAAAAXU/_IAdHHvbVYU/s1600-h/IMG_0020_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2MO0LshI/AAAAAAAAAXU/_IAdHHvbVYU/s320/IMG_0020_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321132912245715474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">From this picture, you can see Tommee's ring - it is exactly what he wanted. A plain, thick, white gold band with a solitary diamond. But my ring is quite different from what we intentionally planned to buy.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Let's go ahead to when we actually picked the rings and made the actual downpayment. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A problem came up with having his friend make the rings for us. They admitted to us that the ring that we wanted made was not their forte, so they advised us to get it from someone who can make them the way we want them. (- now that is a true friend!)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tommee and I decided to go to the next bridal fair and look for the previous rings that we were supposed to get. When we got there, we headed straight to the ring supplier that had the best design for us - </span></span></span></span><a href="http://meiceljewelry.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Meicel Jewelry Shop</span></span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. I thought their rings were very well made. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">When we got there, I was the one who pointed out the design of the rings that we had already picked out. Tommee started fitting his, and I fitted mine, too. I don't know what set it off for him, but I guess Tommee could tell that I wasn't as excited about the rings as he was. You see, I'm not really into jewelry that much. I don't even wear gold. The few jewelry I own are mostly silver and white gold. I like them simple and plain, nothing fancy. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">So, he asked me to try on this ring that he knew I had been eyeing every time we were checking out rings. After trying it on, he suddenly says "Get that one." just like that. I was so pleased. Nope, sorry. I was not only pleased, I was ecstatic! But at the same time, I was hesitant because I knew it was going to cost more than our original rings. But he kept insisting and I did try to "argue" with him about it, he was adamant. "Get that one. I know that's what you really want." I wanted to cry right there and then! Because it was true, and he knew it! (I love that man!)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Anyway, before I babble on more than I already have, here are our wedding rings.</span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2Lw3iFhI/AAAAAAAAAXM/Ac1moLr2YyM/s1600-h/IMG_0023_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2Lw3iFhI/AAAAAAAAAXM/Ac1moLr2YyM/s320/IMG_0023_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321132904206702098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I wanted to tease you a bit more so I put a blurry pic haha</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">But seriously, here it is:</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2L_oDJKI/AAAAAAAAAXE/-badzyMstVM/s1600-h/IMG_0006_8.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sdh2L_oDJKI/AAAAAAAAAXE/-badzyMstVM/s320/IMG_0006_8.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321132908168291490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I apologize for the upside down shot but the engraving says: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Only You. Forever.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">That man loves me. From a plain wedding band, he goes and gets me a white gold band with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">11 freakin' diamonds</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> in it!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here was our discussion on the way to the car right after we purchased them:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Suyen: Thank you so much! I can't believe you bought that for me!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tommee: I could tell that you really wanted it. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Nakita ko mga mata mo nung tinry mo yung ring eh! Iba yung kinang ng mata mo eh! </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Suyen: hahahahaha you saw that?! but really, thank you thank you! I love my new bling!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tommee: I know, that's why I got them. I want you to be happy with the ring. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Alam ko kasi na "OK lang" sayo yung plain, pero iba talaga yung tingin mo dun sa bling eh! haha</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Suyen: haha i love my new bling! i'm so happy! besides, it's all your fault why I suddenly wanted that design.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tommee: good! wait! what?! how is it my fault?</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Suyen: you got me an engagement ring full of bling, so it matches. haha</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tommee: now it's my fault?! haha </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">ayos ka talaga! ako pa may kasalanan. loko kang babae ka!</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Suyen & Tommee: hahahahahahahaha</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">we had to wait 1 month before we could pick them up, but waiting was so damn worth it!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tommee loves his wedding ring. From the time we picked it up at the jewelry shop, he couldn't stop raving about it. As for me, I was uncharacteristically quiet because I was still trying to get the idea to sink in that he went ahead and bought me the most beautiful ring I could ever want. We really love our rings and we both couldn't get enough of it. We kept taking them out of the box and trying them on a couple of times. We had to force ourselves to lock them up already before they get old before the wedding. haha. Those are rings we won't mind wearing forever.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We love our new blings!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-85621029663228799422009-04-05T16:53:00.005+08:002009-04-05T18:13:27.278+08:00centerpiece trays? - DONE!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 months ago, I blogged about finally getting my centerpiece trays. (You can read about it </span></span></span><a href="http://thebeachybride.blogspot.com/2009/02/yey-centerpiece.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SdhyGIMX8fI/AAAAAAAAAW0/iwh3Qwb1uZg/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321128409342407154" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">a little picture to serve as a reminder</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I was supposed to spraypaint them myself but Tommee said he knew someone who could do them for us. At first I was hesitant because I wasn't sure if I was ready to entrust my centerpiece trays with someone else but in the end, I gave in. Hey, it's one less thing to worry about. It did take some time to get them done, and I admit I was getting impatient and wanted to go ahead and tell Tommee that I would just do them myself. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I am so happy I didn't. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I finally got them the other day and they look great! The finish is so nice, it's perfect! I must say I couldn't have achieved that kind of finish myself.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">So, here they are..</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SdhyGWDOQ-I/AAAAAAAAAW8/bKHMog23MlQ/s320/IMG_0002_10.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321128413062120418" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Just add a pillar candle, a stargazer lily, and a handful of sand/pebbles, and we're good to go!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">YESS!</span></span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-36246592575801512382009-04-03T21:16:00.004+08:002009-04-03T21:27:37.668+08:00today's visit with the dentist<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">mouth open for 3 hours straight</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">countless anesthesia injections (my gums would not cooperate and would not get numb)<br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cheeks pushed and stretched the entire time</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 teeth (upper molars - the ones at the very back) - scraped, probed, poked, scratched, hooked, pushed, twisted, and eventually, pulled out</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">gums sewn closed</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">really bad migraine</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">can't eat anything except for cold soup (I don't know about you, but I like my soups hot)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">feeding myself tiny bits of crackers that I have to wait to melt in my mouth before swallowing just to ease the hunger</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ice packs stuck to both my cheeks</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pain reliever - not working very well</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">not allowed any strenuous activities for the next 3 days - as if I could actually do anything with the grogginess</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">wishing I was high on stronger pain medication (haha)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">thanks wisdom teeth.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">BUH-BYE!</span></span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-17240123308141947612009-04-02T10:44:00.007+08:002009-04-05T18:16:15.810+08:00marriage license<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">After so many </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">minor</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> and </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">major </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">setbacks, we finally got our marriage license! I was actually getting worried about it because after all the preparations, it was taking so long for our application to get processed.. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">At first, I was even joking around with Tommee that I didn't feel like signing the application form because I was still having second thoughts and all that stuff. But after some time, I was starting to think that our entire wedding would come crashing down on me because we weren't able to get the license on time. I would have never thought that getting our marriage license had so much drama to go with it- I can't share the biggest setback to our application, but it was definitely a major mind-blowing, earth-shattering thing. And to think that it wasn't even mine or Tommee's fault. I kid you not. I seriously was thinking the whole time, is this even possible? I can't believe this is happening. How did this happen? What the hell did I do to get this? (there were expletives in the middle of those questions and statements.)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;font-size:45px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;">Although I'm sure we're the exception. I bet most don't have too much problems with applying for a license. Anyway, it is finally here with me. Scanned and filed away just to be sure. haha. </span><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">take that, you big setback you!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">p.s. Thank you God, for making it all work out..</span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-50488409341413375832009-03-30T10:32:00.003+08:002009-03-30T11:11:51.777+08:00not a bad weekend<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Had a productive and fun weekend..</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Saturday:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">went to Page's (Tommee's niece) 7th grade graduation - didn't know that a batch of 120 girls would take about 3.5 hours of programme time.. got really hungry halfway through it.. but it was really great to see Page march on that stage.. looking forward to 4 years of major changes for this 14 year old ward of ours..</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">had lunch at Yuujin near Greenhills - really good japanese place, not too expensive but they have really big servings! you should check it out. It's at Wilson St. right beside Mercury Drug. Must try: Crazy Maki - awesome!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">**loved their display of geisha dolls!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">went to Kamuning to pick up TL's wedding attire.. unfortunately, we have to go back for his linen pants.. the cloth we bought for his pants wasn't enough so we had to buy another one.. although I did get to have my own linen pants made from his unused cloth.. hehe "free" pants!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">went to greenbelt with Page & Heaven to buy Page's graduation gift.. a kick-ass pair of purple gradient Nike Dunks.. her eyes were all sparkly when she found out that that's what we were getting her..</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">TL got his monthly haircut and we ended up watching Monsters vs. Aliens with the kids. A short funny movie but is definitely for kids. We had a great time chilling with his nieces since we haven't been able to spend much time with them with all the wedding preps we've been doing..</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sunday:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finally got to attend church after a couple of Sundays missed. Our officiating pastor for the wedding was the speaker. I always enjoy his sermons because not only do you learn from it, he entertains you along the way. That's actually why we decided to get him for the wedding.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Went to SM megamall afterwards and purchased a washer and another A/C for the house. The labandera will thank me for picking the automatic washer when she realizes that she's going to have to wash clothes for about 6 pairs of couples when my parents and brothers plus their wives come home for the wedding.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I will not go back to SM megamall to buy big purchases.. They took about 1 hour to process the things I bought. I had to use my international credit card to purchase and they were giving me a hard time asking for an international ID. I said I didn't have one but I never had a problem buying anything from SM Makati with that credit card and they never asked for an international ID from me. In the end, they processed it anyway. labo.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anyway, we went straight to my Lola's house in Pasig to have lunch. While we were on the way:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tommee: What's the food there? Is there enough food there for us? Do they know we're coming?</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Suyen: I don't think you should worry about the food...</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">see, when my lola serves food for the family on Sundays, it's an all out affair.. the only thing missing is an actual buffet table because of the smorgasbord of food she serves.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">On our way home:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Suyen: ayos ba food? nabusog ka ba?</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tommee: I think I just found my new Sunday tambayan - parang ayaw ako patigilin ni Lola sa pag-nguya!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(hahahahahaha)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When we got home, one of our Sunday rituals is to download the latest episode of Smallville and playing Justice League on PS2 while waiting for it. The episode was entitled Hex and it was pretty cool because Zatanna (The Mistress of Magic of JLA) was featured. (Tommee loves Superman, I love the Justice League hehe)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anyway, we also finalized our guest list! YEY! and we were able to fix the seating arrangement, too.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's the "awesome" finale to our weekend- </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Right before dinner, when Tommee prepares our iced tea, he chops up big chunks of ice with a small but very sharp knife (I am definitely not a fan of this, I prefer having ice cube trays and have always been worried about him or anyone else in his family who does this). </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wouldn't you know it, he <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">SLICED</span> his left thumb (very deeply, I might add) doing this last night! AAAAAHHHH!! There was blood all over the kitchen floor!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's a good thing my mom is a nurse and I learned a couple of basic first-aid stuff. I did act quickly and told him to put pressure on the cut and ran all over the house to get gauze, betadine, tape etc.. Although I did get a little woozy from seeing all the blood (thing is, I have no problem when I'm the one with the gushing blood from wounds but when it's from other people, I get freaked out - good thing I didn't pursue being a doctor ahahaha).</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and so, that was the finale of our weekend, Tommee with a big bandage on his left thumb:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tommee: aaahh! my thumb hurts! it's throbbing and I'm not sure if it's because it's still bleeding.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Suyen (very calmly): you know why it's throbbing? </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tommee: why?</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Suyen<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">: BECAUSE YOU JUST SLICED YOUR FINGER OPEN!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tommee: oh..haha</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I wonder what our married life would be like?? hahahaha</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-49486731291437697032009-03-27T18:23:00.009+08:002009-03-27T18:41:45.251+08:00random photography<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Since I got engaged, I have put some of my "stuff I want to do" on hold.. I really want to get into photography more and was starting to save up for a DSLR and some Lomos, but for now, I guess I have to settle for my point and shoot digicam.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I like to think of myself as a random photographer. I like taking pictures of just random things.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">These are not exactly professional and these are all raw.. but I love them nonetheless..</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScyqQF5D6-I/AAAAAAAAAWU/OHqBc8G5sIQ/s320/suyen010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317812453453851618" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">this is a actually a heart-shaped soap</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> (I used my phone cam for this - sucky resolution)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScyqooG77zI/AAAAAAAAAWc/cFr9rC3kQ0A/s320/IMG_0005_3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317812874955714354" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">this little flower is from my family's farm in Pangasinan</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScyrOc7WJCI/AAAAAAAAAWk/3lQ339ynEEw/s320/suyen004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317813524789339170" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">pedestrian bridge over Geary Boulevard (San Francisco)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScysUjkweBI/AAAAAAAAAWs/0_RxjPmXkQo/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317814729164486674" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Nolan - rockin' out!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*Note to self: do not forget your interests especially after you get married!</span></span></span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-21730568317200063242009-03-27T15:41:00.003+08:002009-04-05T18:17:38.032+08:00Wedding playlist part 1<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">songs to greet our guests as they are ushered to their seats..</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Somewhere Over The Rainbow</span> by: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Breakfast In Bed </span>by: Nicole Kea</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Drive</span> by: Ziggy Marley</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;font-size:13px;">from: 50 First Dates OST - love that album.. perfect for the beach..</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">*Next up: Part 2: Processional</span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-2332113750083425442009-03-24T15:36:00.005+08:002009-04-05T18:17:46.602+08:00wedding day prep dress<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As much as I love bathrobes, I never could see myself wearing one during my wedding day preparations. Besides, it's not exactly a flattering thing to wear when you're getting all made up and everyone is taking pictures of you getting ready. I was on the look-out for something simple, light, and it had to be a tube top style because I needed to get it off me via my hips, legs and feet rather than my head - must not mess up the wedding do.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Although I did consider wearing my japanese bathrobe/kimono, I couldn't resist this when I saw it on a mannequin at the tiangge (bazaar). </span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SciO7nRN6JI/AAAAAAAAAWE/PP9rrRwWJgc/s320/IMG_0001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316656514915494034" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">If you look closely at the design, it is very close to the design of my wedding dress (a little teaser for those who haven't seen the dress. hehe). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SciPaVkWzjI/AAAAAAAAAWM/av-F24uVA_k/s320/IMG_0002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316657042739875378" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">So there, my wedding prep dress is light, flowy, fits perfectly and is turquoise - PERFECT!</span></span></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">*Plus, it's something I can wear during our beach honeymoon =)</span></span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-18015695830392497332009-03-20T16:27:00.006+08:002009-04-05T18:18:02.052+08:00DIY beach buckets *update*<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The DIY diva strikes again! haha </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">gimme a break guys.. the wedding is a few weeks away.. I'm am trying to get everything done before the month ends so that by the time April comes around, I'm not cramming and stressing myself out.. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Anyway, I made an entry before about the beach bucket I was using in lieu of the flower girl basket and the kiddie table "centerpieces".</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">At first, I wasn't sure what to do with the black and turquoise ribbons.. I first started just tying 1 black and 1 turquoise ribbon together on the side, but they turned out "blah" - so dull. It took me a couple of days to finally figure out what to do. I decided to wrap 1 of each color ribbon around the whole bucket. Wrapping it horizontally was quite boring, too, so I figured I'd wrap it diagonally. Then I added another set of ribbons tied on the side, so that's a total of 2 black and 2 turquoise ribbons on the side. I apologize for my sloppy photography, I'm feeling lazy to fix up the shots.. hehe </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*Although I did get frustrated with how the turquoise ribbon kept coming out as plain blue, but trust me, it's turquoise =) I'll get our official photographer to document this little detail haha<br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I got some cheap "sand-castle making tools" in the department store (Thanks SM/Toy Kingdom!). I thought the colors would clash with our motif, but I actually think it makes the buckets "pop". =)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Before I babble on and on, let me show you the final products!</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNU6hhfCnI/AAAAAAAAAV8/meZm4q6t72w/s1600-h/IMG_0005_7.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNU6hhfCnI/AAAAAAAAAV8/meZm4q6t72w/s320/IMG_0005_7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315185349635279474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNU6SBrHsI/AAAAAAAAAV0/YSHu8W-xxGk/s1600-h/IMG_0006_7.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNU6SBrHsI/AAAAAAAAAV0/YSHu8W-xxGk/s320/IMG_0006_7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315185345475321538" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">This is the flower girl's beach bucket - she gets the actual "tools" - that was Tommee's idea. This will be filled with different shades of white petals.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNU6esXSaI/AAAAAAAAAVs/9vkfF-dl_8Q/s1600-h/IMG_0007_6.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNU6esXSaI/AAAAAAAAAVs/9vkfF-dl_8Q/s320/IMG_0007_6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315185348875602338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The other 2 will be used as the kiddie table centerpieces</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNT3eu4QlI/AAAAAAAAAVk/qRiw_HxOhmk/s1600-h/IMG_0009_5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNT3eu4QlI/AAAAAAAAAVk/qRiw_HxOhmk/s320/IMG_0009_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315184197834916434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNT2_6biUI/AAAAAAAAAVc/tKYzK-jLsHg/s1600-h/IMG_0010_5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNT2_6biUI/AAAAAAAAAVc/tKYzK-jLsHg/s320/IMG_0010_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315184189561866562" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNT2EcP8vI/AAAAAAAAAVU/jbIWHypLsUo/s1600-h/IMG_0011_5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScNT2EcP8vI/AAAAAAAAAVU/jbIWHypLsUo/s320/IMG_0011_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315184173597586162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">that little sailboat is so cute!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">YEHEY! Another DIY to check off my checklist.. =)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">next?</span></span></span></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-12850113979826489262009-03-20T09:23:00.006+08:002009-04-05T18:18:13.061+08:00if only I had a wedding registry..<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This would be at the top of the list... and I wouldn't mind it in red. =)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScLw_JBYHUI/AAAAAAAAAVM/TuZjks_0F24/s1600-h/KITCHENAID.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScLw_JBYHUI/AAAAAAAAAVM/TuZjks_0F24/s320/KITCHENAID.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315075477794725186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">image source: kitchenaid.com</span></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If it could include non-home stuff, I have a whole different list for that.. haha</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-30818135753534420472009-03-19T11:18:00.005+08:002009-04-05T18:18:23.685+08:00DIY fan giveaway tags<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Getting the fans was a last minute decision for us. Although I have been thinking about this since the beginning of all the wedding plans, - considering ours is a summer wedding and our wedding day might turn out really hot and/or humid - I thought it would be a great part of the giveaways since it will really be useful.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The fans are sandalwood fans. They come pretty cheap here in the Phils. I got them on wholesale thanks to our coordinator. I ordered 40 pcs. for all the ladies in our guest list. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I basically made the tags similar to our wine labels with just an aquamarine or turquoise border with our monogram, names, location and date of the wedding.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScG7fHZkcjI/AAAAAAAAAUk/P4EAlW7JP9Q/s320/IMG_0001_7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314735178510529074" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">I used Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to design the tags</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScG7fQrSELI/AAAAAAAAAUs/rjAFq5kKrmA/s320/IMG_0003_6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314735181000741042" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">I printed them out on cream colored cardboard paper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScG7fodmJMI/AAAAAAAAAU0/_fPRHbGVI4E/s320/IMG_0005_6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314735187385787586" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Using my handy cutter, ruler and self-healing cutting mat</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScG7_kuthzI/AAAAAAAAAU8/TEw9fcr9jZk/s320/IMG_0007_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314735736139646770" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">the results of cramped hands</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScG9r2OEkBI/AAAAAAAAAVE/9VEq6z6i9CM/s320/IMG_0010_4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314737596260454418" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">sort of preview (this is not the actual fan, this is an old fan I've been using - my lola gave this to me)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-31056287754409962242009-03-19T09:55:00.005+08:002009-03-19T10:22:39.741+08:00DIY guests' Boracay information sheet<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I can't help it. I could have skipped this whole process but the DIY diva in me wouldn't settle for a generic guest information sheetp. So, instead of letting my coordinator handle this on her own, I asked her if I could make my own. (Why do I always seem to make the wedding preps harder on myself? haha) She was so nice about it and even offered to print it out- colored and everything, no charge! yey! </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*Tommee sometimes looks at me crazy - sometimes, he can't grasp my OC-ness about things.. He didn't even know that I was planning to do that kind of work on the info sheet. He was happy with the generic one, but he was proud of what I did =)</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ok, so on with my DIY info sheet..</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Some of our guests have never been to Boracay, or if they have, they haven't been there in a while, and believe me, a lot has changed over the years. I'm a bit sad that it's getting too commercialized, but I can't deny that it still has a great white beach (more on station 1). Anyway, I decided to customize our own Boracay information sheet.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScGppj8BvLI/AAAAAAAAAUM/nT_2wzd4mcw/s400/hotel+map.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314715566760639666" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I got this map from directrooms.com (You can go </span></span></span><a href="http://directrooms.com/world/maps.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">) and I found this site very useful in getting maps customized to your venue/location. As you can see, the hotel is highlighted with a yellow person marker (haha)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">That was the first element I added to the page. I also wanted to make the info sheet more interesting than just a few pages with words on them, so I spiced it up with some clip arts. I added some of our personal faves of things to do and places to eat and other useful information for Boracay. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's the final output:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">TA-DA!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScGrQMfPf0I/AAAAAAAAAUU/Wk5U9upghWs/s400/infosheet.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314717329992417090" /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/ScGrQ8zwlAI/AAAAAAAAAUc/OsUQ0NDAZKM/s400/infosheet2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314717342963373058" /><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-18227627404064423612009-03-19T08:35:00.003+08:002009-03-19T08:46:21.535+08:00birthday summer shopping<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sometimes, something can be both good and bad. I just had my birthday a couple of days ago and people can't help but ask me what Tommee's bday gift was. Here's the thing you should know, he's not really the surprise-you-on-your-birthday kind of guy, he's more like the ask-you-straight-out-what-you-want kind of guy. On the other hand, I love surprises. I love surprising other people with gifts and I love getting surprises. So you can see the problem. But, his style actually comes as a blessing at times. This year, I knew I needed a new summer wardrobe - a. because I had to donate a lot of my old clothes because they don't fit me anymore and b. because we will be spending 3 weeks- getting married, vacationing and honeymooning- at the beach. So, when he asked me what I wanted for my birthday this year, that's exactly what I asked for. Now, I get to shop for whatever summer clothes, accessories, and whatever that I like. - and to top it off, he is willing to go shopping with me!</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I haven't gone shopping in ages! It feels so weird.. nevertheless, I will do my best.. heehee =p</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*You should have seen me do my happy dance when he told me my budget =) Let's just say it was twice more than what I expected.. hehe</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-40719264081772291832009-03-11T16:04:00.002+08:002009-03-11T17:05:20.356+08:00flower girl's beach bucket<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I knew I didn't want to use a basket for the flower girl, and saw these "beach buckets" from another beach wedding but I couldn't seem to find them anywhere. Good thing Sis Lyn (a fellow w@wie) told me where to get them - they're actually stainless steel ice buckets that you can get at any hardware or department store. They're really cheap so I decided to get 3. 1 for our flower girl and 2 for the kiddie table at the reception.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I had to paint them and at first couldn't decide what color, I ended up spray painting them aquamarine and will tie a black and turquoise ribbon on it later on.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sbdw9hFN7JI/AAAAAAAAAT0/VeQELbIBtC4/s1600-h/IMG_0004_5.JPG"><br /></a></div><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sbdw9XvBlQI/AAAAAAAAATs/RFLGDrsMf9k/s400/IMG_0001_6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311838485152371970" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sbdw9hFN7JI/AAAAAAAAAT0/VeQELbIBtC4/s1600-h/IMG_0004_5.JPG"><br /></a></span></span></span></div><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/Sbdw9hFN7JI/AAAAAAAAAT0/VeQELbIBtC4/s400/IMG_0004_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311838487661374610" /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I'll post more pictures when I've set the whole thing up.. =)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6377995440821329742.post-20503911394932851032009-03-11T15:55:00.006+08:002009-03-11T16:17:12.066+08:00candles, candles and more candles<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">While I was still in San Francisco, my mom helped me buy all kinds of candles for the wedding. As long as they were in the blue/green shade and beige, I was happy. I wanted different types so we bought any size and any style. Here are some of what we got:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdwMQZjoDI/AAAAAAAAATk/WqWHipYwaDk/s1600-h/IMG_0016_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdwMQZjoDI/AAAAAAAAATk/WqWHipYwaDk/s400/IMG_0016_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311837641369690162" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdwMTjRJbI/AAAAAAAAATc/fQQZ_j3Vs3E/s1600-h/IMG_0014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdwMTjRJbI/AAAAAAAAATc/fQQZ_j3Vs3E/s400/IMG_0014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311837642215728562" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I love these martini glass candles.. so cute!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdwMKZK6OI/AAAAAAAAATU/30-WT302vwE/s1600-h/IMG_0011_3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdwMKZK6OI/AAAAAAAAATU/30-WT302vwE/s400/IMG_0011_3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311837639757457634" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">here's a bigger version</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdvghQbkjI/AAAAAAAAATM/_TfYmX4ej30/s1600-h/IMG_0006_5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdvghQbkjI/AAAAAAAAATM/_TfYmX4ej30/s400/IMG_0006_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311836889980572210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdvgSzYn5I/AAAAAAAAATE/o2Z0UPVj4sU/s1600-h/IMG_0003_4.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbdvgSzYn5I/AAAAAAAAATE/o2Z0UPVj4sU/s400/IMG_0003_4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311836886100647826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">some pillar candles</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbduxdDLNfI/AAAAAAAAAS8/o_dnE8sfMNs/s1600-h/IMG_0001_5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 186px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AGa_N7L-kLc/SbduxdDLNfI/AAAAAAAAAS8/o_dnE8sfMNs/s400/IMG_0001_5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311836081397380594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">and my favorite among them: tiny candles</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">they're about 2 inches tall each :) really cute</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I have another batch coming in from my mom. I'm hoping they arrive sometime this week so I can ship all the things we need for the wedding to Boracay c/o Amanda.</span></span></span></div></div>Suyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01574978570575884396noreply@blogger.com2