Bridal Horse-Ride

I dreamed of an old wedding. I dreamed of not-so-Maria Clara type of gowns but somehow aside from the sepia background, the cobblestones of that I've seen in Barbara's, and our chocolate motif, I wanted to add more drama not by having the most vintage car ever existed on earth but plainly to hop and ride in a Kalesa. Jojo would much appreciate it I know. It suits both of our personality having such as our bridal ride with all streamers and cans (I would want that believe me!!!) and all effects of the Western Weddings to drive away evil spirits as they say and just to make it more simple but unforgettable.

Butterfly Release

If anyone desires a wish to come true,
they must first capture a butterfly and whisper wish
to it. Since a butterfly can make no sound, the
butterfly cannot reveal the wish but The Great Spirit
who sees and hears all. In gratitude in giving the beautiful
butterfly its freedom, The Great Spirit always grants
the wish. It only means from the legend, the wish
will be taken to the heavens and be granted.
--READING ROOM--

It was said that the live butterfly release is now a very popular substitute in these modern times for rose petals, rice or some confetti after the church ceremony shower. When I accidentally dropped by The World of Butterflies in Marikina to inquire for my children's upcoming visit, the lady who has entertained me gladly suggested to have at least a butterfly release not to replace the dove-release in our wedding reception but for each of my guest to do such maybe after the church ceremony. A brilliant idea that I took so seriously and at that point I thought of giving each principal sponsor one in an envelope so as to JOIN US TWO in the dove-release or whatsoever AS A SIGN OF THEIR BLESSING to the newly-wed couple. My bridesmaids together with my pretty flower girls could have it too para cute lahat sa EXIT PART --- I'll finalize soon my major plans about these.

The Wedding Rhyme

You think June or December are the only great marrying months? You may consider getting married on November after reading this old English rhyme:

Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind and true.
When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate.
If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know.
Marry in April when you can, joy for maiden and for man.
Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.
Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.
Those who in July do wed, must labour for their daily bread.
Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see.
Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine.
If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.
If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.
When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last.

Do take note that this is only a superstition, with true love, any marriage will last whatever the month they are marrying in!

Happy Is To Love

A newly-wed couple once quoted on their wedding day,
"Treasure the love you receive above all.
It will survive long after your good health has vanished.

That's true. Very self-explanatory. And no matter how hard it is to accept the fact that we are not getting any younger and erstwhile old days has really been so good to us, still when you have found your lifetime love and that LOVE which both of you has grown will conquer all endlessly.

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I am marrying soon the man of my life. He's the toughest and the most amazing person I have been in partner with. A perfect father, a role player---- all rolled into one. He is my one and only true love. I will never be afraid because I will have him beside me until the end of time. I love you, Joseph! Cheers!

With Printsonalities

Jojo and I once again found time to date after processing for the nth time our Certificate of No Marriage at NSO last April 4th. Yep, hope no more runaway bride scenes. But anyway, it was a good cool date. After maybe 3 hours or 4 hours of stay at that office we finally found time to visit PRINTSONALITIES at the One Wedding Gallery, Edsa Shangri-La Plaza Hotel to give way as another option with our PRINTED MATTER idea of wedding invitation designs.

It was an awe-inspiring, notable adventure to happily settle for an answer at that quick moment upon skimming rapidly through the thick proposals of the gallery. As for me, contentment is the answer. And that satisfying response was never expressed. I kept it within me. For him, who eagerly examines through the swatches and their invention, I would say he has his own words to keep too.

After stepping out of the gallery, the ingenious part of me bursted out. Hey, I can do this, I can do that.. I can make this out of that and so on.... a lot of brainstorming followed (I even remembered my Debut preps) and up until this very moment, coming from work I feel like I was floating. We'll get to that I'm sure. The excitement in having my simplest pearlized but plain white invitation idea comes in a twist of adventure and pursuit.