REAL WEDDING: VINCE & RHEA

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Ms. Rhea, the bride, and I go back a long, long time. She first emailed us in December of 2009. The plan was for us to do the entourage flowers, church, and reception styling but we have restrictions as where we can work, so we were left with working on the entourage flowers instead. This wedding is the first that ever fell on our birthday and what made the day really stressful was that there was a bridal fair going on, too. What are the odds, right? But Rhea was one relaxed bride when we delivered at the hotel, and it was only then did we find out who the rest of the wedding suppliers were (which pretty much made our day!).

Rhea, we can't thank you enough for trusting us even if we were just making our mark then. You have been a witness to how we've outdone ourselves every time and you never wavered, and I quote,"I'm so happy about your success! You truly deserve it! Magaling ka talaga! I'm really really happy about getting you! It was my pleasure working with you! When I saw your work naman, 'di ako kinabahan to get you, eh! As in after seeing your site, I didn't look for others anymore. Sabi nga nila, when you know, you know!".

Looking at these beautiful photos by Nelwin Uy, we smile at the memory of our several email exchanges and the success of all the long-distance planning that you've done. :-)

We're also happy to note that this is the first project we've had with the one, the only Ernest Pascual of Events! Events! The mere mention of Ernest's name is enough to make anyone who does not live up to his standards shake, ha ha! We're very happy to have "survived" him and made the mark. :-)

For now, let's enjoy these photographs of Vince & Rhea's wedding. Cheers!
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This wedding has been featured on Bridal Book. :-)

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SUPPLIERS//

Wedding: Santuario de Santo Cristo, San Juan
Preps & Reception: Crowne Plaza
HMUA: Madge Lejano
Event Planner: Ernest Pascual for Events! Events!
Photographer: Nelwin Uy
Videographer: Jason Magbanua
Wedding Dress: Veluz Reyes
Reception & Church Styling: Henry Pascual
Entourage Flowers: Dylan Gozum for Vatel Manila

E-SESSION: MICHAEL + LETHEL

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As of this posting, I am still hyperventilating over this awesome engagement shoot by Mangored for Michael & Lethel who got married in Boracay last November 27. Shot in Binondo, heart of the world's oldest Chinatown (established in 1594), Mangored captured the flavour of the location: the grit of the streets whose loneliness is offset only by the yellow light of street lamps, the decrepit but stately buildings that ooze history, & the river that has given birth to a great city: temperamental & solemn on its bed.

Although it was not the intention of Mangored, says Ms. Lethel, to give the photos a Wong Kar Wai feel, I can say, like a true-blue fan, that his works were definitely the inspiration. In the Mood For Love immediately comes to mind, for instance.

The photo above, a view of the Muelle del Banco Nacional, is one of my favorites because it reminded me so much of my days as a former Manila travel blogger. You can clearly see the El Hogar & the former Pacific Commercial buildings from this view. The former has been used many times in TV commercials. I had the chance to do a series of entries on Escolta back in 2008 which you can view here. Just click on Older Post to see, uhm, older posts on the topic.

We are proud to debut the photos of Mangored in the Vatel Manila blog via this entry. We have been a huge fan and always will be.

Thank you very much, Ms. Lethel, for sharing these with us. :-)
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Style Guide:
Dress: Francis Galias
Make-Up: Danny Katalbas of Emphasis Salon
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Location Guide:
Binondo, City of Manila
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All photos by

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Pasig City, Philippines 1600

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We're featuring engagement session shoots as a prelude to the wedding photos to show our readers how couples prepare for their big day. We also feature the photographers involved as they share with us their thoughts on the shoot. If you want your own e-session to be featured on this blog, get in touch with us! :-)