Supplier's Rating W/ Pix

It's my time to write down my supplier's rating... and I really do hope this will help soon to be brides like the other ratings from previous brides help me! Thanks sympre to w@w dahil everyday and for the entire preps kasama ko sila! bawat advice at bawat opinion!

My wedding will not be possible without the help of my family, siblings, relatives and friends. We didn't hire an OTD, My Mom and Dad, friends and siblings and some insan volunteered to help, I know I put a lot of stress into them and I really appreciate all the effort they gave. kaya to insan Jackie, Jay, Hen, to my brother Garry, Oli, sis Carol and my friends, Giselle, Joyce, Blue, Jays, sobrang Thank you! Sympre to my insan Karen who fill in as Veil Sponsor, love you Kar! To my parents I love you and Thank You! Words are not enough to describe how happy I am, that I got you guys!


Church: Santisimo Rosario Church - UST compound
--SUPER HAPPY and SATISFIED
We waited 9 months to booked this church... We started our preps by mid January 2007 and it was only last October 2007 that we get to book this church. They don't allow early bookings according to people in charge. We waited, because I don't want to get married to other church. I will be happy to walk on this church aisle. The Seminar is boring but informative, the connonical interview with the priest was light and funny. Manny, church coordinator, was hard to reach but was nice enough to accommodate my questions. He guided the whole mass. No big problems we had encounter. the a/c can accommodate the whole church.

Reception: Palacio de Maynila - Roxas Blvd.
-- SUPER HAPPY and Very Satisfied
If i'll do everything over again, future. The place is really really nice. When we book Palacio they still don't have drapes which made me think to hire stylist but when we got back for the final payments we were shocked to see the new Palacio the place is really nice really nice. The a/c was on it's highest and everyone was raving about it. The place is simply wonderful. Joy, our AE, was I will still book this venue for my wedding, in fact, i'm thinking to get them again if there's another big event in the so helpful, from the time we book the place to our wedding day itself! Parking is not also a problem to my guest, there are enough space to accommodate all of them!

Caterer: Robert Camba Catering
--- Set-up --- Super Happy and Very Satisfied
--- AE Connie and Neneng --- Happy and Satisfied
--- Food --- The best
--- Head Waiter --- Very Disappointed
--- Waiters --- Very Sad and Very very Disappointed
The Food is great, nothing as fancy as Hizon may offer, like a dessert buffet, but their food are much much delicious than the other caterer we have tried. Their AE's are wonderful, they accommodate us to their very best. Robert Camba, himself is very nice. The set-up was wonderful. Except, they did not follow the set-up arrangement they gave me earlier that causes all Emer's immediate family to be seated at the far left of the venue, far from the couple's table. The head waiter didn't set-up the additional tables we request and the fact that he told my brother "bakit nagbayad ba kayo?" is so damn bastos! The waiters ask tips from my guest, my auntie saw a waiter hiding meat portions of lechon. We saw them took the fresh fruit grapes of our cake. My brother caught a waiter trying to hide a bottle of wine, he scolded him and he had no choice but to give it back to my brother. When we are already paying up the bill, I was so damn angry when the head waiter was asking me to pay for the additional table they did not even set-up in the first place, That I needed to talk to them pa just to set-up the table and they are asking pa for an additional 1500 daw for the set-up fee! SOBRANG badtrip the fact that a good caterer will have a bad feedback just because of his damn and not good waiters.
Sayang sobrang sayang talaga!

Gown Designer: Jorge Palmos - shop located at Makati
--- SUPER HAPPY and Satisfied
Jorge and Olie Palmos are really really nice couple, from the time we were just inquiring to time we got the gown they never fail to satisfy me. I never felt any stress or worries for the whole time. Every gown fitting, I love my gown more and more. minor prob lang cause they weren't able to fix the parang tupi on the body of the gown, which they promise to fix, pero ok lang not picky naman ako basta the gown fits well pwde na! minor lang naman so A big NO MAJOR problem encounter.

Photographer: Kix Tavora
--- so far --- SUPER HAPPY and Very Very Satisfied
--- AVP of our pre-nup pics: I love It!
--- Pre-nup Pics: so HAPPY, we love love love the work
I didn't meet a lot of photographer, in fact, I only met up Kix, we love his work and decided to placed down payment on the spot. The pre-nup pictorials are lovely, the creative shots are unique. Kix is so easy to work with, after few shots of being uneasy, we felt at ease. He is a funny but man of few words, sobrang ok at sobrang galing. On the wedding day, hindi siya napapagod mag take pictures of us, he is everywhere trying to capture moments! I am so so so glad I read Kix at w@w groups. I'll just wait up for the final output, for the final ratings. Highly recommended! thumbs up!

Videographer: Playback Videos
--- so far --- SUPER HAPPY and Very Very Satisfied
--- Onsite: The best! so nakaka-cry (for me ha!)
We book them because aside from being affordable, we find their works good good. They are the first supplier we had placed DPs with. We booked them about a year ahead of our wedding, and as time goes by, as I always checked up their site, they are becoming better. I request the song Secret Garden by Bruce Springsteen, I wanted the words to be changed to our vows. I am very confident that Bim can do it without any problems, but I was happy to watch the video that the words are clear enough like it was recorded at the recording studio. All my friends and relatives are raving about it(until now po!) I love love my onsite. It was the only reason that made my tears rolling because of joy. I love it and no questions ask! Highly recommended! Big Big Big Applause!
CHECK OUT OUR ONSITE AT Playback Videos look for Emer and Mel


Hair and Make Up Artist: Val Villarin
--- SUPER HAPPY and Very Very Satisfied
I undergo a lot of trials until I find Val, just as I was already loosing hope. I have tried several HMUA, some are ok some are not ok. It was only 3rd week of January when I finally booked Val on the spot. No one did a better job on my super liit na eyes except Val! I was so happy, he made me a very beautiful (walang kokontra please! :P) bride on my day! he was beside me all the time, retouch on every chance he had and take note though I was teary eyed the eyelashes was still in tact. He left just as soon as the reception starts rolling! He left making sure that the final retouch will stay until the end of the reception. He is really good with his craft. Thumbs up!

Florist: Angels of Hearts
--- Ok lang! medyo disappointed
The mock up flower was not followed. My motif was pink and violet. The flowers were ok but the problem is that the color was not followed. Instead of Pink and Violet the color was Pink and Green, far from my supposed to be motif. My friends are all praises on how the flower was neatly arranged but most of them are wondering why it is not within my motif. Badtrip diba? pero ok lang, hinayaan ko na lang cause I don't really wanna stress myself on that day!

Wedding Cake and Ninong Ninang's Cake: Gervy's Amazing Cake
--- Super Happy and Satisfied
I love how it taste and I love how it looks. It's an all edible 3 layer cake! I love love it! After trying out different cake makers we finally found Gervy! honestly, Joy San Gabriel's cake taste better but Joy's cake are much simpler, mas maganda un kay Gervy. I also love Joy and how she handle clients maybe i'll book her next time I get a chance or if I will sponsor another big party.
Gervy's cake are also affordable. Thumbs up and Apple Walnut Cake and Chocolate Cake!

Ento Gowns: Farley
--- Happy and Satisfied
Farley is good, the problem is lagi siyang late. as in an hour or more evry time he does home service, like measurement taking, second and final fitting. Aside from that no other problem encounter.

Barong: Divi
Tailor: Mang Bert
--- Ok naman!
Mang Bert is always late parang si Farley. But he really sews neatly. hindi na kelangan ng 2nd fitting.

Hotel Preps: Manila Pavilion
--- Ok lang
We booked one Ambassador Suite and one deluxe room. Mainit un Suite, we requested for a fan but they couldn't provide any. Super stressful because for the whole preps mainit talaga. we ask for room transfer and they only granted it nung Sunday ng gabi na! no use! kaya ang suggest ko if you can request for suite located at 16th floor much better. In return for the stress they cause they allow us to stay until 4 the following day!

Lights and Sound Supplier: Rejektcrew
--- SUPER HAPPY and Very Very Satisfied
Elmer made my venue so so beautiful. the Venue was wonderful, the set-up was great and plus Elmer's mood light equals lovely! the sounds are very clear, the lights are perfect! besides Elmer's very nice set-up he is also very polite and He is the only supplier who continuously gives me reminder and he reports his plans and set-up. Highly recommended!

Emcee: Mallory Cosio - Through Robert Camba
--- two words--- the best!
She made the party lively and fun!

Lechon: From Bacolod
--- Ok naman
The only problem is since it was ship here in Manila medyo makunat na un balat, but it taste really good.

I got a lot of my supplier's through weddings at work and I owe them a lot. I hope in return I could help them with my very own supplier's rating.


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Farley for My Ento Gowns

At Last! I already found my entourage gown maker. Farley, knows how to design but mostly his clients gives him pictures for him to copy. We went to Farley yesterday, his place is not easy to find especially for first timer like us. After an hour of searching we finally reach Farley's place, I was a little bit hesitant to get him because of his place being inaccessible but when I saw some of his finish products I was really amazed on how well he can deliver especially at a very very low and affordable price. He uses not so expensive beads but the way he does the bead works it really puts a lot of class into to it. We already set schedule for the measurement taking and on November 11, everything will finally put into places. as for now, all we have to do is look for prospective designs and have it re-sketch by Farley for more improvements. The color of my entourage gowns will be lilac and some touch of pink. For the mother's are violet two toned with pink and for the ninang's, it will be the color fuchsia.


Farley's
32 Roque St. Malabon
Contact Number: 02-4470240

My Couture: Jorge Palmos

I remember blogging about finally the search is over, the hunt is over, that I already found my gown designer. Yes, indeed I have. I went back to Jorge two weeks ago to pay for the down payment of my wedding gown. He revised the sketch. Olie took my measurements and after some chicka's and kwento we finally bid goodbye. Emer and my brother went to Amber's to buy some Pichi-Pichi and pancit for take out, so my sister and I were left with the Palmos to talk about my wedding gown. As much as I wanted to post the sketch I can't because my h2b reads my blog and I really want to surprise him with what will my gown looked like. He saw the first sketch and gladly, when Jorge made a better sketch, he wasn't there. I am so excited for my first fitting by the end of November or first week of December. I really hope to loose more more weight. Well... I am confident that the Palmos will make a good good gown, hopefully for me to look thinner too...

I saw a bride to be fit her wedding gown (not final fitting ha!) and she looks stunning. another w@wie sis, send me some pics of her second fitting and she simply looks adorable. So far no bad feedbacks about the alterations and the fittings.

Jorge have already won several awards and he took courses from other countries. One reason why I am really confident that he will meet my expectation. and also another reason why at first I thought that his gowns are impossible to reach, I am really glad that he was referred to me by a lot of co-w@wies, to name a few are sis Gailie and sis Joanne. Thanks sisses!

Palmos Wedding Couture
Jorge Palmos, owner and designer
contact person: Olie Palmos, wife
www.palmosweddings.ws
contact numbers are 09193373689/8336675
location: Royal Regent Building, 5085 Filmore corner Einthoven Streets, Palanan, Makati City

Our Church

After the long long wait, we already booked Santisimo Rosario Parish last week! Since our wedding is still on the feb of 2008, people in charge that they only accept reservation for 2008 starting October 1.

There are lotsa lotsa requirements, first stop is to get application form for marriage license, and then we also have to post marriage banns. There's also pre-cana seminar to be held on a whole day of Sunday. We should also get Cenomar and Conformation certificates. Emer is not yet confirmed (if that's the term) so we have to check out churches with easiest requirements.

I never thought getting married requires a lot of documents. I'm already stress out with the preps and at the same time we have to finish these documents.

But Anyways, I'm really really happy that we already booked our church

Santisimo Rosario Parish located at UST compound

telephone number: 4408257

Gervy's Amazing Cakes

Gervy's another w@wie find. We booked Gervy's cake yesterday, we met up quarter to 10 in the morning and finish the discussion after almost 3 hours. We had cake tasting, honestly, Joy San Gabriel cakes are better but in terms of design, Gervy got an edge. If you don't know Joy you will be very happy with the taste of Gervy's chocolate cake with choco fudge but since I met Joy first, all i can say is her Kilaueia is the best!
Anyway, the reason why we decided to booked Gervy is because her cakes are so so so beautiful, I am really amazed on how she does her 3 layer all edible cakes. I am glad I met her before we decide to pay DP to Joy. I am still thinking on how to get Joy cause I really love her cakes but for now we decide to settle at Gervy's cake. Gervy also does fondant cake but being a cake fanatic, fondants are never my option. Not only it is important for me that the cake looks good it is also important for us that it taste yummy. Her price are very competitive, worth every penny we will spent.

Here's our cake inspiration:

It's a 3 layered all edible Chocolate cake with choco fudge filing. decorated with fresh fruit grapes and fresh gerbera daisies and star gazer. Cake is atop to a fountain with flowers all over the table.

Very impressive, ain't it?



Gervy's Amazing Cakes
Located at 15 Narra St. South Green Park Village Tandang Sora, Q.C.
Contact Numbers are 09178374655 and (02)9294387

Angels of Heart

Yesterday, my sis and I went to Dangwa to meet up Lawrence dela Rosa. It was already 5pm that's why he doesn't have any sample flower arrangement ready. We look at his work through his album and laptop. Me as a super noob with flowers needed the help of my sister, she knew so much about them. I confused a white anturium with calla lily, sunflower with a yellow gerbera daisy, I really suck with knowing flowers. Anyway, Lawrence patiently show me the difference of each flowers and not being a fan of tulips, he suggested Columbian Rose. I originally wanted a carnation and a daisy for my bouquet but he suggested that I use an expensive flower since I will not be married a lot of times, It's still best to use a unique flower. he said a tulip cost a hundred a piece and the columbian rose cost 150. He show me some samples of his works of columbian rose and he also show me his book of different kinds of flowers. Finally, after an hour and half of confusing with all flowers we decided to not use tulips. For my bouquet we will use a pink Columbian Rose with some touch of purple hyacinth, for my entourage, ninangs and flower girls we will use gerbera daisy, carnation, paper roses and roses, for the mother we will be using star gazer, daisy, carnation and roses, there will be freebies like tossing bouquet, he will use local roses for that, boutonniere for the groom, offertory bouquet using carnations and daisy and loose petals. there will also be a mock up so no misunderstanding will occur. As for the styling of my venue he wanted for me to give him the layout first before we finally decide the price and the design. Lawrence is such a doll, he is nice and patiently answers every question I have. After reading w@wies rating for Lawrence and after meeting him I know I made the right choice. There might be a couple of bad feedbacks but I know the situation was just misunderstanding. I can't wait to see the finish products of my flowers. 6 more months to go!!!
*** picture above is our inspiration
For more information about Angels of hearts you may call Lawrence dela Rosa at 0920-9384610

Rejectkrew

Emer and I went to Palacio de Maynila to meet up Elmer Bautista of Rejectkrew, our lights and sound supplier. We already met Elmer before at Father Blanco to see him set up his equipments, since he doesn't know Palacio I wanted for him to check out the place first before our dp, so far so good, he's explains to me some highlights and answers some big ? I really wanted to know. he's nice and very down to earth, very professional in all aspects. Details are really important to him and he really gives a lot of advice and insights how to make my venue beautiful with the use of lights. Rejectkrew is aw@w find and I'm really really happy to know that there are still suppliers who ask lower price yet can give quality service. before I called Elmer I did a lot of searching through w@w archive and so far I haven't read negative feedback about him.
I just can't wait to see how my venue will turn out. next stop Florist/Event Stylist, I do hope I find a good bargain!

Elmer Bautista of Rejectkrew number 09273747246

Manila Pavilion

It took me weeks to decide where to held our preps. I really really love Sofitel Philippine Plaza. It was my one and only choice then. I beg Emer to please allot at least 30k for it. but when I saw manila pavilion's amabassador suit last May 5 (my friend had her wedding at the manila pav) i was in love with their rooms. I went to Sofitel for an ocular, sad to say I am not impressed with their 1bedroom suite, Manila pav's suite was way way better. anyway, I was confused for weeks until i decided to just held my preps at pavilion. yes, i won't have pictorial at their beautiful and lovely poolside. I won't have the ambiance of Sofitel but i just realize that the money we will be saving can go a long way, the money we will be saving means more pocket money and more pocket money means more shopping. We avail Manila Pavilion Gold, using the vouchers I computed that we will be saving around 2-3K. good deal ain't it?

for Manila Pavilion Gold you can call Lyn Hernandez at 5219174

Playback

When I saw their Works at Playback Site I know they are the one I am looking for, they may be a rookie in the industry but you can already see their potentials, good editors with good videographer. I am happy to have found them at a bridal fair sometime last year and also happy to read good reviews at w@w groups.
The first time I saw their website, I thought they are already been in the industry for a very long time, I thought their services are quite pricey. I inquire and text Bim, I was stunned to know that their price are way way way lower than other videographers.
Here's the package that we got in time for their price increase last April. 2 videographers using 3cc cams, 2 final dvd copies of a 30-45 mins mtv style video. 1 dvd copy of raw videos and an onsite mtv style presentation.

Call them up at 09228339942 and look for Bim

Kix Tavora

I've been wanting to meet kix before pa kasi we're more than 70% sure na we will be getting his service. gusto ko lang finalize our venues bago ako makipagset ng appointment. April 27, we finally met kix. he's really really nice, and he really knows what he's doing. talagang it's his passion. yes,he's still a newbie in the industry but i saw a lot of potentials in him and i know someday magiging big name din itong si kix. well... hindi siya kasi magaling sa marketing since medyo feeling ko e mahiyain din siya. marami siyang pinakitang samples sa amin, all pictures are just lovely. ang dami ko sobrang tanong pinaexplain ko nga sa kanya kung ano ano ba talaga ang mga different shots. he answered and explained it to me in a way na maiintindihan ko. h2b studied photography way back so he's picky when it comes to photo. well i have to admit dino lara is our best choice but we just can't afford, or we just dont want to spend a lot for it. i also wanted paul vincent but h2b really like the works of kix sabi niya more on candid more on creative works and plus factor that he's really good sa mga lightings! anyway, he's really nice and i got a very very good bargain! we talk for almost 3 hrs nahiya nga ako eh! medyo need improvement lang siya when it comes to layout. almost all his pictures are unedited which we find really impressive, sabi ko nga eh magedit naman siya! thumbs up talaga with regards to his works and his attitude. cympre plus plus factor na un very affordable rate! kaya ayun pay na agad ng dp!
We got Package 2
with upgrades and freebies: 11x14 album or 12x12
2 Photographer and Kix as Main Man
Unlimited Shots
120-150 photos In a 40 pages Digital Coffee Table Book
PreNup Onsite Shoot
10pages Guest Book
1 tarpauline 2x6
20x24blowup or 1 parent album
free AVP of pre-nup pics

for pricing Call Kix Tavora at 0922-8TAVORA
Visit His Works at Kix Tavora

Robert Camba

We never really searched for a caterer, when I saw Robert Camba at a bridal fair, I check them out and gave them my contact number. 4 days after, they called us up and see if we are available for food tasting, Emer and I tag along my mom and dad because I really think I should get their approval first. I am willing to pay for their share but Miss Connie told me that I can bring them along for with no expense. Anyway, my dad gave me a go signal since he really find their food delicious, in fact the 4 of us agreed that their Roast beef in mushroom sauce is one of the best dish we had. We paid RF, got a good bargain and very happy with the first supplier we booked. After few days and after some packages i received from the other caterer, i felt a little doubt because compared to other caterers, RC's food are not that fancy, no dessert station, simple servings. So we had food tasting with Hizon's, but Emer nd I aren't impress at their marketing techniques, in fact, both of us vowed not to get them. But after several visits to other caterers, we decide that RC's really the one for us, no one beats their sumptuous dish. And because their foods are simple, we decide to just hire another dessert supplier for an add ons.

Call Miss Connie at 09228276804 for more info about Robert Camba's Catering.
Check out their Website
Robert Camba's Catering Located at 12th RestHaven St. Baler Q.C.]

Palacio De Maynila

Back in January 2007, on our first venue hunting (with my family) we came across Palacio De Maynila. I remember that time we are going to visit Le Pavilion and Pan Pac's China Place. My Bro G told me that he once pass by a new venue/hall he thinks open for wedding along Roxas Blvd. and since we are near the area we check it out. It's a new venue, they opened last year November, the place looks new and I love it, I remember i said "this is it". we called their office the following day only to find out that the venue cost 100k for a day of event. So, I started to look for other venue, I came across with 1Esplanade but because it is located very near Manila Bay, there is a strong smell of "Malansa", We check out Clamshell but my dad strongly disagree since he really think the venue is not good, no parking and according to him "Pangit". We also check out Fernwoods and Gazebo Royale, I could've settle for Gazebo but we find the place not accessible to most of our guest, We don't like Fernwoods. I try to insist to have our reception at Clamshell because i really think that they got a real good bargain, 48k for the whole venue for the whole day is more than but being a good daughter I just opt to look for another venue. I called Palacio again to confirm my date and the price, an AE, Joy Calimag told us that we can rent the venue for 4 hrs at 60K. We knew that time that this is it!
So, last May 1, we went to Palacio de Maynila and paid dp. Miss Joy allowed me to bring in an add on dessert supplier at no extra charge(no corkage fee), and waive my 5th hour stay. We are very happy coz finally we have our so called "the venue".

For More Info regarding Palacio De Maynila you may call Miss Joy Calimag at 5273239