As We Prepare for FOREVER

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210799432011-11-15T05:37:17.953+08:00As We Prepare for FOREVER. . . a documentation of Raymond & Rhia's wedding preparationRaymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-8659353362909473752007-01-30T12:29:00.000+08:002008-12-12T04:43:17.472+08:00Pre-Marriage Counseling & Gown Measurement

This is a seminar conducted at the Church by Family Life Workers (Church Volunteers) this is to test if couple are both ready to face the Sacrament of Matrimony. This is a whole day event from 8:00Am to 5:30 PM, held every last Saturday of the month (NSDG Schedule). Since we are getting married at NSDG we decided to attend the seminar there.Jan 27, 2007 - It's exactly for months before our

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-44197267059371954992007-01-30T12:28:00.000+08:002007-01-30T12:29:29.730+08:00Postponement of Pamamanhikan

We decided not to push thru with the Pamanhikan since my dad was hospitalized. He was admitted to the hospital last Jan 15, cleared night of Jan 20, which was the scheduled date of Pamamanhikan.Dad was diagnosed with tumor/cyst in his gall bladder apparently operation cannot be done asap due to his liver inflation. The doctor has to cure his liver first before doing the operation – removal of

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-5688621180285885562007-01-29T19:50:00.000+08:002008-12-12T04:43:17.664+08:00Flowers Galore!

Jarielle's Flower ShopContact Person: Mang Boy MahusayDate & Time: Jan 06, 2006 / 11:00 AMShop Address: Stall 16 Dos Castillas St., ManilaContact Nos: 314.5737 / 09173871910Sourced out from: w@wThe holiday season is over and we are back to wedding preps! Our first stop for 2007 is to give visit to the ever-famous Mang Boy Mahusay from Jarielle’s Flower Shop. I set an appointment with him morning

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-67498457185083953462006-12-28T13:47:00.000+08:002008-12-12T04:43:17.798+08:00The Gift: E-Ring

I never thought that h2b will still find time and extra money to buy me an engagement ring. :) He got me a ring more than what I expected. It may not be that genuine diamond, big Russian diamond is better than nothing . . . Hehehe. Almost the same with the genuine one. But the white gold ring itself is more than good enough. In short maganda sya! I like it! :D It was the afternoon before

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-92111029952250744682006-12-12T15:38:00.002+08:002008-12-12T04:43:18.560+08:00Gown Desings & Couturier (Wattah Day!)

Racquel Collections Date & Time: Dec 9, 2006/ 3:00 PM Meeting Place: Pasilio V-16 & V-18, Yangco Market, Ilaya St., Binondo, Manila Contact No: 09178803030 Sourced out from: fellow w@w member - Dra. Grace Dizon Note: Bogsa!This is definitely another "bogsa" (sabog) day for us. Imagine the Divi on a full pack mode. Agrrrhh! Meeting Racquel is not our main agenda, ambush trip lang actually . . . We

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-89223393121096514892006-12-12T15:38:00.001+08:002006-12-12T18:37:16.254+08:00The Videographer

Date & Time: Dec 4, 2006/ 4:00 PM Meeting Place: Bo’s Coffee/Robinson’s Galleria Contact No: 09173598492 Website: http://www.shierdan.com/ Sourced out from: fellow w@w memberNote: Takas ako sa office nito while h2b was on OB . . . hahaha! salbahe namin :PWho else?! but Shierdan "Dan" Pamintuan. We didn't look or talked pa to other videographers tanging sya lng. We really trust our video to him.

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-40816698160933469512006-12-06T15:14:00.000+08:002006-12-12T17:54:36.072+08:00Dec 3, 2006: Our Supposedly Wed Day

Though we were not able to push through with our Dec 2006 wedding we had a little celebration but just between the two of us - h2b and I. A simple celebration at yet a very memorable one. We had so much fun too! (O mababaw lng kmi . . . . hehehe)We had overflowing SMS and calls exchange from morning upto the time we met - mostly supposedly happenings "sana" of that day (sayang lng kase we cnt be

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-4311309605652116442006-11-20T12:10:00.000+08:002006-11-23T11:08:34.204+08:00Ang Paghingi ng Aking Kamay

Sa tagal ng panahon ng pag iipon ng lakas ng loob, paninindigan at pagbuo ng loob (let me borrow your words babes. . . hehe) we did it! Challenge daw tlga ito kay h2b. Sa wakas nahingi na ni Babes ang Aking Kamay sa parents ko. Mwhihihi . . . Kakakilig na sobrang kabado. Hehehe. Can’t explain the feeling mode ako ulit. :PHere’s the story:It was Friday rainy afternoon of Nov 17, 2006 . . . I sent

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1163059183661939382006-11-09T15:18:00.000+08:002006-11-23T11:04:47.919+08:00The Gown Sketch

Just how I wanted it! Simple!A side kwento: Before Jaja (designer of Ysabelle Bridal Factory) and I came up with the design. I did fit a gown of almost the same cut and all. According to h2b I look good naman daw. Ganda daw! Nyak! (Actually, kinilig ako nung sinabi sa akin un. Hehehe). Afterwards, I flipped on my bridal magz and showed Jaja some gown pics and explained to her/him how I wanted my

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1162983508301299882006-11-08T18:57:00.000+08:002006-11-09T16:07:57.336+08:00Strings & Gown II

Why with Part II? We had the same activity the following weekend (Nov 4, 2006) Strings and Gown ulit but this time with my sister Noli as our driver – para she can practice her driving skills with her service car. Kaya pumayag besides my h2b will teach him on proper driving, area nya rin kase ang pupuntahan nmin. Hehehe. So my sis and I headed at Ysabelle, alam ko kayang-kaya ko na sya guide on

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1162983423528525792006-11-08T18:56:00.000+08:002006-11-09T16:07:02.650+08:00Strings & Gown I

Oct 28, 2006 - our first attempt of meeting strings that would be playing the sound of love for church and reception. It is also the day for my gown inquiry – kaya a week before pa of the said date is super excited na ako. Hehehe. Here’s our activity story:As always . . . since I really do love cooking and my h2b love eating I preapared a healthy lunch (ginataang squash-string beans & spicy fried

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1159182260395387102006-09-25T18:50:00.000+08:002006-09-25T19:14:39.966+08:004 Celebrations and a Meeting w/ The Photographer

Watta Sunday! I felt again the “bogsa” feeling and "bundat". Sabog or super pagod and super busog in layman’s term. Hahaha.Memond & I had a very hectic Sunday. We have been planning for this Sunday (Sept 24, 2006) a long time ago and na-finalize lng tlga on the day itself. Hahaha. Dami kase dapat I-consider.4 celebs were:My Lolo Leo’s Death Anniversary (Dad’s Side)My Mom’s 56th BirthdayMy Dad &

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1157356997594808702006-09-04T15:52:00.000+08:002006-09-04T16:07:40.500+08:00The Menu

After several food tasting with different caterers finally we decided to put our trust to Eloquente Catering Services. We made our reservation last Saturday (Sept 2, 2006) and finalized out our menu. Soup: Crab and CornAppetizer: Assorted Cocktail French Bread Canapé (Crab Sticks, Tuna & Egg)Assorted Cocktail Cold Cuts (Smoked Ham, Salami & Cheesedog)Salad Bar: Garden Fresh Salad with Thousand

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1156928672245587862006-08-30T17:02:00.000+08:002006-11-23T11:01:02.170+08:00Just making sure . . .

Photo: Eloquente Desert Station Set-Up at PSE AuditoriumPhoto: Eloquente Guest Table Set Up at PSE PenthouseActually it’s the second round for food tasting with Eloquente, this time with h2b na. Well of course he wanted to see our reception venue (though wala ng magagawa dahil booked na :p) and our (MIL2b and me) choice of caterer.Sometime July Eloquente called me, a follow up re previously made

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1152007939262085532006-07-04T18:10:00.000+08:002006-07-04T18:12:19.263+08:00The Date Change

It was June 8, 2006 when Memond and I both decided to officially move our wedding from Dec 3, 2006 to May 27, 2007 due to budget contraints. Before we had a talk I know that we will come to this point, na-sense ko na and prepared myself for the possibility. Good thing her sister and her bf moved theirs to 2008 so we are free to move to 2007. They believe in sukob kase. I asked him that we

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1152007771389003182006-07-04T18:08:00.000+08:002006-07-04T18:14:16.753+08:00Yes! I PASSED!

Whew! The pressure, the nervousness, and sleepless nights are over! The perseverance, determination, prayers and setting off my mind getting married are all worth it! There were mix emotions before, during and after the certification exam. Grabe! Ganun pla ang feeling dko ma-describe, basta after the exam I felt so much relief and happiness.I made it! I am now a Certified SAP SD Consultant! Yehey

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1152007655652770722006-07-04T18:06:00.000+08:002006-07-04T18:07:35.670+08:00He is back!

Yey! My babes is back in Manila last June 1, 2006. I dearly miss him . . . we have been far apart again for months and few days tapos we don’t talk that much, he is busy with his work and I am busy with the training and review as well. Though wrong timing dating nya . . . . sympers super excited pa rin ako. Hehehe.Since his arrival date is my review period for the certification exam, d ko na sya

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1151990579773899722006-07-04T13:21:00.000+08:002006-07-04T17:43:32.923+08:00Preps while on Training

All the while I thought I will be on an off mode to wedding preps while I’m on a training – hindi pla. Hehehe. I had a great time preparing during the training period.One early morning while waiting for our instructor, I check our wedsite and my seatmate/classmate Lou saw it. Nyak! Nalaman tuloy na ikakasal ako. Hehehe. Then she suddenly told me, they also have a wedding announcer account and she

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1145421126349949382006-04-19T12:30:00.000+08:002006-07-04T13:06:52.176+08:00OFF Mode on Wedding Preps

No . . . no . . . no . . . we are not calling it quits. I’ll just be on a time out mode on the wedding preps for a month. Why o why? The training budget was just approved and I’ll be participating SAP’s SCM Order Fulfillment training for more than a month (April 24 to May 26), a week review for certification exam (May 29 to June ). (ang tagal!) This thing requires a full time attention and

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1145420797687815452006-04-19T12:19:00.000+08:002006-12-12T18:11:52.389+08:00Meeting with the Photographers & Videographer

NEIL JINGCO of Grasshopper Creative StudioDate & Time: April 18, 2006/ 2:00 PMMeeting Place: Bo’s Coffe/Robinson’s GalleriaContact No: 09178544345Website: http://neiljingco.fil.ph/Sourced out from: fellow w@w member (sorry I forgot your name sis!)After seeing Neil’s online sample, I considered meeting this guy. I find his works nice and affordable rates as well and with nice freebies. I scheduled

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1145270783815347982006-04-17T18:29:00.000+08:002006-12-12T18:03:58.472+08:00Our Videographer: Shieridan Videography

The third wedding partner we booked. I heard so much of him thru w@w e-groups. Haven't met and seen his actual crafts in person just over the net and I was really amazed! Ang galing! He is exactly the videographer we are looking for, and have a very affordable rates. I trusted also the feedbacks coming from the group . . . just few exchange of SMS with Dan last April 11, 2006 and we are already

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1145258616151354892006-04-17T15:19:00.000+08:002006-05-08T14:27:36.733+08:00Food Tasting with MIL 2b

Since Memond will be far away from us for 3 months his mom and I continued the wedding preps. Our first bonding together ever. First Taste: ROBERT CAMBA CATERINGAddress : #12 Resthaven St., Baler, QCContact Person : Ms. ConnieContact No : 412.4115Website : http://www.robertcambacatering.com/home.aspxFood Tasting Schedule : Every Saturday (12:00 NN – 6:00 PM)Our Schedule : April 1, 2006 – 12:00

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1144326915279093422006-04-06T20:29:00.000+08:002006-07-07T09:12:50.580+08:00The Venue: PSE Auditorium

Yes! Finally! After a long search we found the reception venue for our wedding! Whatta feeling! Memond and I felt so much happiness! Tapos with the blessing of MIL 2b pa. Eto na tlga, wala ng atrasan. Hehehe.PSE Auditorium is my ideal and I believe the perfect place for our special day! Gustong-gusto ko tlga dito. Nagpapaatras lng kasi tlga sa amin is the cash bond. Base on feedback with my

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1144326534953482622006-04-06T20:22:00.000+08:002006-04-10T10:25:01.906+08:00Our Venue Search Adventure Part 2

After learning that Lepanto wasn’t a good choice for MIL 2b (dahil masunuring bata kmi ni Memond . . . hehehe), again I have researched for possible venues thru net and of course done thru with my very best reliable source the full of wealth info – w@w e-groups.Again, I came up with a list of all possible venues. Out of the 7 venues I inquired only 2 have available slots for Dec 3, 2006. Whew!

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1144326100127751702006-04-06T20:20:00.000+08:002006-04-10T10:11:50.383+08:00He is leaving again . . .

Whaaaaaaaaaaat????!!! My babes is leaving me again! He will be out of town for 3 mos na walang uwian, be back on June pa-after my birthday! Huhuhuhu. Paano na ang wedding preps? All we have is church.Madaya ka mahal ko!!!!!!!! You are leaving me in the middle of preps! I can’t do anything. No choice! Call of work! Hay!Given this scenario – in behalf of him is his Mom. Mahigpit akong ipinagbilin

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1141701523582097742006-03-07T11:03:00.000+08:002006-04-10T10:05:23.536+08:00Our Venue Search Adventure Part 1

Finally we are over with the venue problem! After budget setting, data gathering of all possible venues near NSDG, several phone call inquiries, making up our mind if we will go for garden, hall, tent penthouse or ballroom type.We really wanted a garden reception but because of the unpredictable weather we decided to go for a closed venue. We even encourage ourselves that having a garden

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1138690425681509952006-01-31T14:50:00.000+08:002006-04-10T10:02:53.996+08:00NSDG Booked! Date Finalized!

Since we never expected that we could have the Dec 3, 2006 – 3 PM slot at NSDG, I researched for alternative churches and had some inquiries with my fellow w@wies. When I was about to call the churches in our short list, I just thought of calling NSDG ulit kahit hindi pa Feb 2-which is ang date usapan namin ni Inday na babalikan ko sya, Jan 31 pa lang kase. Buti na lang at mabait syang kausap she

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1138690189707366382006-01-31T14:42:00.000+08:002006-04-10T10:02:01.716+08:00A Visit at Wedding March Bridal Fair

Whenever I see wedding exhibits/bridal fairs at malls then, I make sure to grab some flyers, price list/package rates or call cards. Wala lng. Nakiki-usi lang, just to have an idea. Hehe. Nakakatuwa lng kase, ang ganda eh. I can’t even answer when the suppliers asks for the wedding date, etc . . . etc . . . Hehe.I dropped by Glorrieta last Jan 29, 2006 to see the fair with my SIL 2b and her

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1138689510215323042006-01-31T14:35:00.000+08:002006-04-10T09:30:24.326+08:00NSDG Pencil Booking

Since NSDG is the first church that we visited and very much satisfied with its architecture, we concluded na dito na! We really instantly fell in love with the church. (See my 1st Church Ocular: NSDG Blog). After a couple of weeks of discussing, realization, considerations and budget computation, etc . . . etc . . . we found out that it is feasible that we can make it on Dec 2006, we will go and

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1138166276640404482006-01-25T13:14:00.000+08:002006-04-10T10:01:25.716+08:00Contract Signing with HS

It’s not a supplier or a venue. Not another wedding preparation blog but it will definitely play a big role as we prepare our most awaited day. Last January 17, 2006 my Babes was called by Headstrong to report at their office at 3:00 PM. To his surprise it was already a contract signing. Yes! Finally! After a long wait and long search at Kuwait dito at dito pa rin pla sya makakahanap sa Pinas.

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1138165505020867662006-01-25T13:00:00.000+08:002006-04-17T16:32:28.200+08:002nd Church-Venue Ocular: St. Pancratius & Paco Park

Originally agreed is to look for a church within the vicinity of Mandaluyong and Makati City only, pwede naman magbago ng isip di ba? Hehehe. St. Pancratius and Paco Paco Park changed my mind as I do the picture browsing and after inquiring with my fellow w@wies on the peso power and on how we can get there - report ako kaagad kay H2B and convinced him to go there. Good thing is that he is game

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1137481445664943812006-01-17T14:59:00.000+08:002006-04-10T09:36:58.260+08:001st Church Ocular: NSDG

I’m still in “can’t really believe” mode of doing this stuff. After searching for beautiful churches within the vicinity of Mandaluyong and Makati City area via the net on pictures, how we can get there, contact nos, church peso power, package inclusions and feedbacks it’s high time for ocular. We had our first ocular at NSDG (Nuestra Señora De Gracia). Why NSDG? First, it is really photogenic in

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1137480712997689242006-01-17T14:45:00.000+08:002006-04-10T09:33:48.323+08:00WEDsite Constructed

Dec 20, 2005. When I became part of the W@Wyahoogroups I make it to a point that I do check mail regularly that’s every morning-as soon as I arrive office, lunch break-right after eating, after office hours- bago ako umuwi I stay for couple of minutes or sometimes hours pa. Nakaka-overwhelm and addict talaga.As I read the exchange of emails my attention was caught by the signature of one of the

Raymond - Rhiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07452967830969353758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21079943.post-1137478579219209822006-01-17T14:11:00.000+08:002006-04-10T09:32:32.593+08:00Surf! Surf! Surf!

December 13, 2005. The day after our 17th monthsary. The day after he said his intension of tying the knot with me. I didn’t expect it to be early as this. Hehehe.I woke up early wearing that sweet up to ear smile. I rushed at the office and turned on my PC and launched my IE. I opened my Inbox and looked for my ex-housemate’s (Ate Yayeen) wedding tips email that was really addressed to my sister

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