E-SESSION: LEO + MITCH (PART TWO)

We're going to start featuring engagement sessions here at the Vatel Manila blog to allow our readers to take a peek into the preparations our couples go through prior to the wedding. E-sessions are like windows into the couple's souls; the props they use & the theme they choose show us what they are really like as people, and what they both like as a couple.

Oftentimes, e-sessions also allow the couple to become someone they aren't. They play dress up, do wacky stuff. Why, even the non-romantics are lulled into doing things they thought they'd never do in their entire life! Ah, the magic of the e-session. :-)

Part One is here.

For this series, we discuss the shoot with Mitch Gatlabayan-Carlos,the bride.


Tell us about your location:

Our first venue was the Pan de Amerikina in Marikina. Aside from the good food, it also features a jumbo-sized chess set where kids of all ages can play. And since Leo is a chess addict (being a member of the Philippine team and all), it was only but natural for us to have our prenup there (even if I don't know how to play chess, he he!).

Our second venue was at the Mango Farm. We really fell in love with the place :-)
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Tell us about your theme and color scheme and why these are important to you.

Our colors are white, black and yellow. Black and white for Leo's [passion for] chess. And yellow for a splash of brightness and happiness. :-)

Tell us about your photographer. How did you find him? Why did you choose him?

We got Daniel Lei Studio as our photographer and videographer. I searched really, really hard to find them because we wanted a different style to the usual photos and videos that we see in all weddings. Someone in weddings@work mentioned them and when I looked at their website (that was around 2am already), I know we found the one that we've been looking for :-)

Imagine, I knew we were going to get them already even if we haven't met them yet :-)
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Your favorite part of the shoot?:

When Leo and Lei had to go to the mall to buy a memory card, hehe :-)

Seriously, our favorite part was when Lei asked us to lie down on the cold chess floor. We got colds the next day, ha ha!
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How did you react when you saw the shoot results?

Couldn't believe it because it was exactly what we had in mind. :-)

Your advice to brides?

Please ask someone to bring you water/juice once you and your husband arrive at the reception. You'll be super thirsty by this time, promise! :-)

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Location Guide: Pan de Amerikana Bakeshop & The Mango Farm
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Daniel Lei Studio
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