Make-up and Hair, Kater2You

Upon a recent recommendation, I have appointed Kate Ricasa of Kater2you Make-Up artistry to do my wedding party's make-up, as well as my make-up, hair, and lashes. I have a few pics of her work above, and this is her below:

She did a friend's wedding last september 19th. My friend told me she will actually do the makeup the way you want.

The Bridesmaid's Gown

Several different scenarios played for bridesmaids gowns.

I originally wanted to save everyone some money and have them made in Manila, however now I don't think it's happening.

Why?

Well I have super-fashionista bridesmaids, whose concern is cut and fit of the dress. We visited a few stores to get a feel for some dresses. They even had me try on some stuff at our local David's one night.

My criteria for the gown:

Burnt Orange

Floor Length

Otherwise, I was confident that they'd find an amazing dress.

They have searched far and wide and made their decision on a dress.

It's by Jim Hjelm

It will be ordered in Sienna satin, which is a burnt orange, that matches the pantone ink i will use on my invitation perfectly.

here's the color, Sienna:

it's gonna be gorgeous!

Great job guys!

A Visit to Manila

Going to Manila in April from the 8th to the 22nd.

I haven't been there since 2006, for my grandmother's funeral.

Happy to go back for a more joyful occasion.

Things I plan to do there:

Favors:

Ceramic Filigree Lace Candle holders, like i mentioned in a previous post. I plan on giving away about 90, but we're ordering 120-130 of them incase some break during our flight back.

Attire:

Labor and Fabric are cheap in the Philippines, so I am going there to get a bunch of gowns made for the wedding party and a few choice outfits for myself. Below are the things we're getting done

• Gown for Mother of The Bride
• Gown For Mother of the Groom
• Dresses For Flower Girls
• My Dress for the Catholic Ceremony (which will double for my rehearsal dinner dress)
• My Bridal Shower Dress

And last, but most important,

• MY WEDDING GOWN!

Decorations:

Colored Table Runners, because I dont feel like paying $12-20 per orange table clothes to rent them, when we can get them made for half of that price, and I'd OWN them, lol.

Invites?:

Well, I probably wont get them printed there, but i was contemplating getting my Folio Pockets done there with our Monogram embossed on the inner pocket. Maybe. I don't know.

And most important, I get to see my family. I have a slew of extended family in Manila, of all which I treasure dearly, and can't wait to see again!

Flowers, by My mother

My mother does wedding flowers on the side. It's been her dream to work on her daughters' weddings. I'm her one and only shot, since my sister will most likely have a destination wedding.

So...

I'm letting her go all out on the wedding, her way.

However, I will call out the colors of my flowers, as well as the type.

Here are the flowers I love:

Orange Calla Lilies and Hypericum Berries

Orange Cymbidium Orchids

Yellow and Red English roses

Colors: The full analogous colorscheme of orange, from yellow orange to red orange, and some touches of green.

Pretty, huh? Those are just a few flowers. They're actually the flowers i want for my bouquet. There are some more flower ideas for things such as centerpieces and all, but i'll leave that for another post.

One of a Kind Favors

Ceramic Lace/Filigree Candle/Votive Holders!

Different, elegant, and something classy for a wedding!

I'm going "home" to Manila in April to get a hundred or so of these beauties. They're very cost effective if ordered from there.

Now, pictured above are examples of it. Mine will be square or round candle holders that are no larger than 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches.

They will be packaged in a 4x4 inch tuck top box I got from papermart.com.

It will then be wrapped in a sleeve that matches the sleeve that will wrap around my Folio Pocket for my invitation.

It will be placed at the table setting, every other seat, alternating with the M&M Bags that I began creating during the storm.

More to come soon...

Oh, Monique

Monique Lhuillier

I love her stuff. I've admired it for about 4 years now.

i think maybe since i saw "Swan lake" in a "Who's Wedding is it Anyway" episode.

Swan lake isnt' my stee though. I wouldnt do a tulle skirt, esp a ballroom/princess cut. At least i think i'd never. However i love the lace bodice, with the ribbon sash and brooch in the middle. LOVE it.

She takes some classic, traditional, luxurious fabrics and mixes them with some modern, sophisticated cuts.

One problem?

My budget.

I can't afford her.

But man, do I love her.

This post is just a dream post.

Filipino Wedding Traditions

We have a few additions to the regular Catholic ceremony.

Candle, Cord, and Veil Ceremony

It's comparable to the Wedding Lazo Ceremony of Mexico and other Latin American Countries. We appoint secondary sponsors, close family friends or relatives, to participate in this part of the ceremony.

Spoon And Fork over at wordpress has a great post about each element of the Candle, Cord and Veil and what they symbolize.

In short, they go something like this:

Candle - To light our path

Veil - To Clothe as one

Cord - To Bind us in Love

Ahrraes (Coins)

A Coin wedding is usually a Latin/Filipino tradition.

During the Coin ceremony the groom drops 13 coins into the bride's hands representing her dowry and his vow to support her.

Sometimes the ring bearer will also take the coins in a coin purse down the aisle. The wedding officiant gives the coins to both the bride and groom, usually pouring the contents of the purse into the bride and groom's open palms. He will then say a blessing, wishing them prosperity.