Days 27-33: DIY Hair Do

A great peso-saving quirky idea is to know exactly what you want to look like on your wedding day. To be fair, a lot of Western brides who opt for rustic barn weddings make it a point to have their "do" and make-up made by themselves.  Yes, in my vain effort to look for great ideas to shorten...

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In the Scope: OsepMimi Photography

They say the Philippines is home to many talented artists. True to this saying, a team of briliant and quick-witted photographers is becoming more and more famous among soon-to-be husbands and wives. Osep and Mimi Photography has been a favorite of budget-conscious brides-to-be. The duo features colorful...

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Days 24-26: Cheap Invi Ideas

Doing your own invitation is probably a very good budget-wise decision for everyone whose into cutting their wedding expenses. For one, wedding invites can be crafted accordingly. Also, there are tons and tons of available sources one can find online and off-shelves. Here are some nifty ideas I grabbed online! Credits are not mine by the way. Day 24: Lady Bug Invi Idea This is a very helpful guide for couples who wish to incorporate the "love bug" theme...

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Would Be Venues Part 1

It's already 11 months before our supposed wedding event but we're left without any progress. Our supposed progress of finding a church and reception venue has crumbled with the down with fate with Makati Parks and Garden. Had the City of Makati's Office decided not to renovate...

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Days 21-23: Origami Art to Fancy Any Wedding

Francis and I are so decided in having a DIY-ed wedding. Though he doesn't really say much when it comes to the venue selection, he always manages to put his insight on the table. It's rather odd that we haven't torn our heads off at this point in time with our usual indecisiveness and differences.i We...

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Updates: Our February Calendar

Welcome me back from my hiatus!  Yay! So, I was a little bit depressed due in part to the wedding date and reception brouhahas. I'm manic right now! Mr. Google has been a pretty good helper of mine. Francis has never been that vocal when it comes to which church he opts. To him, they have their...

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Days 17-20: DIY STD and Fashion

Work has been crazy for the past weeks. I've gathered some videos in my browser's bookmark page for me to check from time to time. Here are four quick tutorials on several DIY wedding projects. DIY Save-the-Date Magnets DIY Wedding Earrings  DIY Garters DIY Save-the-Date Cards  *** These videos are taken from YouTube. I do not own them. Credits to the posters. Posted on 2/4/2012 at 6:23...

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January 18 No More Among Other Brouhahas

Moving the Date: A Couple's Nightmare Francis and I had to sit with his parents for the talk. Apparently, there is this Filipino custom called "sukob" that is believed to be a bringer of ill fate to couples. Since his uncle (Tito Oca) died January 18 (our anniversary) this year, we cannot marry after a year. That spells disaster to us. We understand that there seem to be some things that we will not be able to control. Including this. It's just sad that...

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Days 14-16: Bouquet 101

One post, three different crafts, one must: flowers. The bridal march will be nothing but complete with that perfect bouquet. I've dubbed myself to be a broke-ass bride-to-be and being one entails having a keen eye on where we'll put our money. To cut our expenses, we've agreed to plunge into the...

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Ocular: Makati Parks and Garden and Our Lady of Guadalupe

We had a very busy Saturday with Francis barely sleeping as he just went home from work. It was pretty manic if you'll ask me. At exactly two in the afternoon, we went straight ahead to Makati Parks and Garden to check it out. While on the way there, we were able to spot a chapel that is...

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Day 13: Memoir-filled Guestbook (Check!)

Going over Internet articles and how-to instructions has been my recent addiction. I can't help raving about these fantastic DIY projects. For instance, I've been lurking in forums finding cheap options to cut our wedding budget. With just 100,000 PHP in our plate, Francis and I know that it'll be one...

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Day 12: Tissue Paper Carnations (Check!)

As a DIY queen wannabe, I've particularly decided to replace fresh flowers with tissue paper versions. For one, these beauties can last and I can re-use them as decorations for our future love nest. Likewise, my friends and I can all participate in the preparation. I'm not really a demanding kind...

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Quick Update: NSDG Guadalupe and Makati Parks and Garden

Just a few hours ago, I received a call from Francis regarding his conversation with the admin staff of Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church in Guadalupe, Makati City. As per their conversation, he found out that the fee there is now 15,000 PHP, which is a little beyond our budget for the church ceremony. The staff was friendly and attentive to my fiancés inquiries. He discovered that they do allow pencil booking but on the note that you will reserve...

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Day 11: Table Numbers

Table numbers, along with other paper craft ideas, pretty much enlighten every wedding party. With a touch of creativity, you can turn that dull numerals into a set of chic and cozy paperwork. Here's one good deal of tutorial I grabbed online. Chic and comfy Materials: Color printerCard stock in color...

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