First-fitting with BKS...check!

I just had my first fitting with Tito Boy this morning. Yep, you read it right...MY FIRST FITTING. I'm not really makulit when it comes to the gown coz I know that I am in good hands. I'm a BKS bride! No need to worry about anything (well, except losing weight) haha!

We left the house early coz every BKS bride knows na mahaba ang pila pag weekend sa shop ni Tito Boy. Thanks to our friend, Moti who picked us up in Ortigas and dropped us at Alabang Town Center. :) Then, Tito Boy just picked us up in ATC. San ka nakakita ng W@W Supplier of the Year na nanunundo ng clients? :) 100% good customer service talaga!

Of course, I had to fit the shell (or lining) of the gown. I really felt happy coz it fits me right and I look thin! Tito Boy's magic worked for me! :) I also asked him if it was still okay to go back to the original design. I requested for minor changes before and then I changed my mind again. Tito Boy is gracious enough to give in to my request. Super sorry dahil wala akong picture kase ayaw ni Peejay, hehe. Just to give you an idea, I got my inspiration on this website: http://www.jennypackham.com/

My second fitting is on May 14th, just a day before my birthday. I'm so excited! :) :) :)

Supplier Update.V3

Just giving you a heads up on our booked suppliers. :)

1. Wedding Venue: Enderun Courtyard & Atrium

I've always dreamed of getting married in a garden and although Enderun Courtyard doesn't have a garden setting, its outdoor set-up is something I've envisioned.

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2. Wedding gown & suit designer: Boy Kastner Santos

Well, what can I say about Tito Boy? His charisma, sense of humor, passion, and dedication are only some of the many qualities I love about him. He always finds time meeting up with his brides even if he lacks sleep. He has a big heart. Just last December, he made the gown of a bride who's getting married this month because the original designer disappeared. Winning the W@W Supplier of the Year did not stop him from being level-headed and adorable.

*Tito Boy will also make dresses for the girls in our families.

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 3. Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere: Dylan of Vatel Manila & Etc Handmade Goodness

I'm splurging on this because it's worth it. I think Dylan is the busiest supplier of all time. Because all the brides adore his works, he is already fully booked until June 2012. Etc Handmade Goodness is the DIY arm of Vatel Manila. They will be making Peejay's boutonniere and I know it will be fabulous! Check their works by clicking this link!

4. Hair and Make-up Artist (HMUA): Rae Venturanza

From the time I browsed her portfolio, I knew that I would get her. When I met her at the W@W Christmas party, she had the warmest smile. Check out her works here!

5. Photographer: Jaja Samaniego

Her crisp, clean and feminine shots caught my attention. When I met her at Tito Boy's thanksgiving dinner, her friendly personality even made me more convinced that we should get her as our main photographer. Her closeness with Tito Boy is also a plus. Mas masaya pag friends ang mga suppliers kase hindi masyadong pormal ang mga tao. Here's her portfolio: http://www.jajasamaniego.com/

 

6. 2nd Photographer: Alex Ruelo of Imaginenation

I participated in last year's W@W Auction and we got Alex as our back-up photographer. I don't really know Alex but Peejay knows him from CCF PhotoMin (both of them are members) and has seen his works so I trust that he will deliver. I also checked his portfolio and he's very talented. He studied photography in New York and he is being trained by none other than John Mateos Ong of Imaginenation. Check his works here.

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7. Videographer: Stephen Prado

Simple. Neat. Creative. Those are the three adjectives I could say about Stephen's style. He was trained by Mayad Academy and I am just excited to do our concept shoot. Oh, and he gives discounts to w@wies too!

To watch his videos, click here!

8. On-The-Day (OTD) Coordinator: Kredin of Events Engineer

When Kredin showed me 10 documents of what we would need to accomplish, I knew that I should get her. Although I only got her for OTD, she included me in her facebook group to make sure that I am updated all the time. Her willingness to listen and to embrace our ideas is impressive and I cannot wait to work with her. To know more of their services, click this link: http://www.kredin-eventsengineer.webs.com/

9. Lights and Sounds: Cybersound Pro

They will be supporting both our ceremony and reception and I can't wait to see their set-up on one of the w@wies' wedding at Enderun. Here's their website: http://cybersound.multiply.com/

10. Wedding rings: Titanium Jewelry (A.J.R. Yates Company)

Peejay never had problems in ordering the engagement ring from them. They've got excellent customer service so we don't mind ordering our wedding rings from them even if they're based in the US.

11. LCD & Projector: NM Digital Enterprise

We're getting their 4000 lumens & 8X8 screen.

Norvin Gumayagay

3097 A. Bautista St. Punta, Sta. Ana Mla.
Mobile: 09224155242/09997953498

Email:gumayagaynorvin@yahoo.com

So, a lot of w@wies have been asking what DIY stuff we're going to do. I think I'm going to blog about this once we're done with everything. We're also pencil-booked with some suppliers and I'm going to include them as soon as I get hold of them.

For now, we are happy with our major suppliers and we can't wait to see them do magic on our special day!

Boy Kastner Santos

I never imagined that I'll be able to book tito Boy for my wedding gown! For one, he is already famous especially at Weddings At Work (W@W - forum for bride-to-be) and i have been hearing feedback that he is pricey. I hesitated but sent him an email with my pegs. To my surprise, he gave me a quotation that I CAN AFFORD!

Peejay and I met up with him today at Bizu, Glorietta 4. As expected, he's very kind and knowledgeable. He talks like he's our friend for a long time and that's a plus. We never really planned of asking him to create Peejay's suit but he was able to explain what he envisioned to do so Peejay was convinced, too. I won't be showing my final design yet. Let it be a surprise! :)

Tito Boy is one of the top ten nominees for W@W Supplier of the Year and I wouldn't be surprised if he wins on November 25th at the W@W Christmas Party.