Licensed to Wed

We got our Marriage License today and all I can say is, "Eto na yun?! Seryoso?"

I thought that the hand-written form will be transferred to a new form with the information type-written already. Talk about expectations... Haha

Nest Hunting

After the wedding, PJ and I decided that we rent first a condo unit/apartment. We have a small patch of land in the south. Until we magically grow 1.5 million in our bank accounts (the minimum value you need to spend building your home in our chosen village), our dream house remains only in dreams. Haha. Living in the far south is not a practical decision since we both work in the major business districts, PJ at the Fort and I in Makati. So think about the gasoline and toll fees!

Future address: B3 L14 Phase 3 Molave Loop, Verdana Homes Mamplasan, Binan, Laguna

Suit Up!

Last October, we bought suits for both our fathers and PJ's brothers because we took advantage of the Onesimus' sale. Even before that, I keep on bugging him about his suit. Sometimes, I feel a bit sad because it seems like he doesn't care that much about what he will wear on the big day.. considering it's a one time, special event for both of us.. and that I was expecting the same excitement from him like what I feel for my bridal gown.

Gone is the sad feeling when we visited Kingsmen sometime October, just not sure if it was before or after his birthday. Because according to the sales person, the suit will be finished in 10 days so there is no rush for my groom-to-be to have his suit made. Okaaaaaay...

That's my groom-to-be having his measurement taken. :)

Abbey + PJ Teaser by Aira Franco

Just sharing Aira Franco's post :)

I'm kilig!

http://airadeefranco.wordpress.com/2012/11/10/teaser-abbey-pj/

Engagement Session

I must admit, I super enjoyed the engagement shoot. Weeks before that, I felt nervous because I thought we cannot do the poses that J and Aira will let us do but whoa... Even PJ is so game with everything. Aylavvettt!!!

what's on my desk

Just had our engagement session yesterday... I am still tired but super happy (as in Cloud9 happy) and in so much awe. Getting J Lucas Reyes is one of the best decisions we've ever made. Ever!!!

the CD containing raw pictures given by JLR right after the shoot

Applying for Marriage License in Quezon City

We applied for our Marriage License in Quezon City City Hall this November 6, 2012 and it took us 2 hours to finish the filing process, more or less. Based from the official website of Quezon City, here are the requirements:

• Marriage License Application Form (Pre-dowload the form here) 
• Birth or Baptismal Certificates of both applicants. If widowed, death certificate of demise spouse, if previous marriage was annulled, copy of Court Decision and absolute Decree of Finality from the Court
• Community Tax Certificates of both applicants, male and female
• One ID photo (colored or black and white) of each applicant, male and female
• Certificate of Family Planning and Marriage Counseling
• CENOMAR

50

50 more days before the big day. Yiiiiiiii!

E-session Tidbits

In two weeks, we will have our engagement session with none other than J Lucas Reyes! We love J's non-vintage photography style because it exudes a different level of freshness. We will be working also with Aira Franco, who is one of the talk of the town suppliers in the wedding scene. Aside from her top notch styling prowess, she is a certified charmer and super fun to work with. Yes, we are so excited and at the same time super nervous on how we will do the required cutesy-mushy poses. Haha.

The Dress

It was sometime October of 2011 that I visited Cecilio Abad. He let me wear a tube-like dress to see my figure but I am not sure if he found some curves on my body. Ha! So he looked at me and told me to do some quarter turns. After the hideous episode on the tube dress, he started to sketch. He asks me from time to time what I want. I just said, no to very long train, I want illusion tulle to cover my back and I don't intend to have a second look. I watched closely as he draw on his pad. I was telling myself silently, "How does he know what I want? The sketch is just amazing."

Sketch

Only later that he asked if I have a peg. Showing it to him is not anymore necessary because the gown in the sketch is what I want and nothing more... Then he told me about the assortment of fabric he is going to use and all that.. I did not understand everything Tito Cecil is telling me because my mind was already in a frenzy.

The confirmation that I will avail his magical services did not happen on the same day.. Not because I have doubts, but because I don't have the moolah! Haha

Now I am done with my third fitting. I can't help but look at the progress of my gown over and over again. I love, love, love the embroidery pattern.. It reminds me of mermaids. Haha. Can't get enough of it, super.

1st, 2nd, 3rd

2nd fitting

3rd fitting

Close-up (back)

I can't wait for the next fitting. But sure I'm going to miss the excitement because the next means the last.

Church-hopping Weekend

• Saturday

We went to Ayala Westgrove Heights clubhouse for the required Pre-Cana seminar hosted by the St. Benedict Church and surprisingly, we had a blast. I never expected that PJ and I would learn a lot from each other on this seminar.

The Shoe

To be honest, I don't have flawless feet. So to hide the imperfection, this is the IT shoe for my big day. :)

Nina Ulina: http://ninashoes.com/ulina-black-luster-satin--14500

It was a perfect timing when I bought this shoe because I got it for half the price and yeah, I was drooling over these beauties since last year. Yey!

But if I have the moolah, I really like, like, like these sparkles by Givenchy:

Style Me Pretty Gallery: http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/9657

Pon, Zi and the Phantom

11 more days 'til we see the Phantom of the Opera. I feel ecstatic and am so exzoited! Haha

PJ already saw it when he was in the US and he's going to see it again for me. Awwww...

Official Site: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com