Finally. The wedding did happen.
Originally, the wedding should have been celebrated last December 11, 2010, but due to an unfortunate event that happened to the bride's father, it was cancelled and was rescheduled.
As the wedding coordinator for the said event, the day before, I talked to the bride to see if there is anything else that should be done, people to be notified before the much awaited event the following day. It was then that I found out who were the hosts for the afternoon's event - MyMy Davao and LotLot de Leon. I also checked on the other suppliers - photog and video, flowers, choir, etc - made sure that they know their call time and place to meet.
On the eve of the wedding day, the couple, together with the bride's parents checked-in at The Pearl Manila Hotel, located at Taft Avenue. The night before the wedding, I specifically instructed to bride and the groom to have heavy breakfast because I anticipated that they wont be able to enjoy their meal at the reception. On the day of the wedding, preparation started at 5am, with hair and make-up of the bride, secondary sponsor and mother of the bride. I arrived at the hotel a few minutes past 8am at room 1414. Make-up of the bride was half-wy finished. I checked the list for the line up of program for the afternoon's reception. called most of the suppliers that we needed that morning. The Photog and Video came in at half past nine in the morning, about 30minuntes earlier with their original calltime; flowers came in late and also there was a mixed up with the order, so we have to stick to the original qoutation and insisted that they have to do something about the mishap. While waiting for the replacement, pre-wedding pictorial took place. Luckily, the florist were able to replace and correct the order placed.
At exactly 11:30, the bridal car arrived, and a quarter before twelve, we were on our way to the church. At the church, I was so busy locating all the entourage - giving their bouquest, boutonnieres, and other stuff. I made sure everything was set, and once the procession started, I left the church and headed to the Hotel Reception.
At the reception, I first have all the couple's luggages checked-in, once settled I went to the banquet hall and checked if everything is in order. Made some necessary changes with regards to the table arrangement. Wrote down the program flow, waited for the hosts - MyMy Davao and LotLot de Leon - to arrive. waited for the guests at the reception area and of course for the entourage to arrive.
Once they are all gathered, party begun as well. First by the procession of the entourage, the ceremony was welcomed by the bride's brother then lunch was served, photo-opt session was also done simultaneously per table while everyone was eating. after that the hosts resumed the program with the cake cutting, wine toasting, letting the doves, first dance, bouqet and garter throwing, etc. The celebration ended with the parent's message to the couple as well as the couple's message to all their guests.
Tiring yet satisfayin day.
Photos:
make-up preparation of the bride by Argie
make-up preparation of the bride by Argie
pre-wedding photos preparation of the Groom
with the bride's parents
dove release
cake slicing
wine toast
bride's parents
first dance as husband and wife
money dance
bouqet throwing
garter
hosts - MyMy Davao & LotLot de Leon
the hosts
couple's message
me, your wedding coordinator with the hosts!
