The Dream Wedding (Part 1)

Even before we got engaged, we were already talking about how our wedding will go. To be honest, I never really had a dream wedding in mind when I was young. But I did dream about having a debut party years back. I want to be really pretty, wear stylish clothes and celebrate it with my friends and people I love. Well, ofcourse, me being the most stunning and gorgeous of them all *evil laugh* But yeah, I can soak all day on that thought but my practical side would talk to me and make me realize that those things are for people that has the capacity to do so.

While we are not entirely incapable of doing it, it is yet unpractical to save for months or years even, for a celebration you're just gonna celebrate for a day. I mean we're not ridiculously rich either, you know. And as a realist myself, I know that those money that we saved should better not go to one of those ridiculous one-day celebrations, besides we're a family of 7: my parents and 5 siblings, me being the eldest, so it really is unpractical to do it.

Anyway, I never really had a dream wedding in mind. I never really see myself wearing a white dress, because let's face it, wedding dresses are, sort of scary or at least the dresses that was imprinted on my mind when I was a kid. You may never believe this but when I was a kid, I am such an adorable young kid that almost everyone loves me. Haha! JK! I was chosen to be a flower girl in a couple of weddings (don't ask me who's wedding cause I barely know those people), I remember them putting a lot of hairspray on my soft hair, making it hard and ugly! (I mean, who likes touching hard hair?!) I also remember them letting me wear those ugly shiny dresses that are so hot, I remember them putting a lot of makeup on my face! Ugh, I hate that one! They put a red lipstick on my lips and it smells and tastes ugly so I'm like pouting my lips off my face like, 'Could you please take this shit off my face', and I remember them asking me to hold a basket of flowers which I don't like because there's no candy or any snacks on it! Okay, sure. I was smiling on the photos but hell! I never really like being a flower girl on the weddings I went to before! 

Also, when I grew up a little bit and my grandmothers are dragging me to weddings of people I barely know of, I didn't really enjoy it. So, to sum it up. I hate weddings and I think they are boring.

But as I grew up. I realized that weddings can be beautiful and that it really means a lot. Especially to those people who are really close to your heart.

I'm wondering if that is common or the norm is girls have their dream wedding. Or maybe, dream wedding starts when you're around 20. Haha! I don't know! But let me tell you this, I do have a dream wedding now. And I'm going to tell you that story on my next post. So stay tuned!

A Birthday Proposal Story: In Her Eyes

Yey! I can finally publish this post since the contest had end! We won P1000 worth of beauty products! (Dang! I was looking forward to the overnight stay! Just kidding! Hahaha!) Thank you Kasal.com!


Here's my entry:

The sun was painting the morning sky as I opened my eyes. I have left a chapter of my life a few hours ago and was starting to write another one. I stayed still in bed, I didn't know what to feel about it. "It's your birthday today!," my brain kept shouting at me. Almost commanding me to get up and jump around, because it is indeed my birthday today... But I can't. I closed my eyes again.

I opened my eyes, I didn't know how much time passed since then. Maybe a minute or two, maybe half or an hour, I didn't know. I looked at Steven who's sleeping soundly beside me, noticed I stole the blankets again and smile at the thought of him saying I'm a blanket stealer. I traced his face in the air, not touching his face. I didn't want to wake him up because I know we'll be playing or cuddling when he wakes up. Not that I didn't want that, I'm just enjoying the melancholic joy I was feeling that time. Besides, I can't afford to let him see my sad eyes. He said my eyes were expressive and he knows what my mood is just by looking at it. He moved. I closed my eyes immediately, pretending to be asleep. He held me close to him and I almost shed a tear. Usually, I turn my back to him before he wakes up so he won't see me crying a little. But I didn't have time for that so I have no choice to conceal the feels inside me. You see, I knew even before that being in a long distance relationship is difficult but I didn't know it was that difficult. Thinking that the next few days you'll be away with each other again was kind of a torture I least wanted for my birthday.

I opened my eyes and smile at Steven who was looking at me. Cuddled, talked and played. We continued our day watching The Walking Dead, How I Met Your Mother and Stand-up Comedies.

Night came, we went outside to have a walk around the park and mall. We also bought Jamaican Patties becaiuse I was craving. Haha! It was fun and very romantic, he held me very close to him, we laughed and joked around. When we went back the condo we started cooking our special dinner!

 Our Special Tuna Ragu Capellini with Jamaican Patty!!!

This is a secret recipe! Hahaha! It was very yummy!!!

 Mom's Bicol Express!!!

We took out some Bicol Express from mom and we mixed it with pasta too! It's very yummy!

Iced Tea

 All hungry and giddy!

My Handsome Fiance ;)

After eating our dinner we slow danced to our favorite songs ♥ I always wanted to have an intimate slow dance and he made it happen! I was really happy that time but at the same time I was sad, knowing that we only had a few days left. This time I wasn't able to hold myself and cried in his chest as we danced, he stopped and held me for awhile. He called me a few times and tried to lift my face up, but I didn't care. I just wanted to hug him and never let him go. It was the time when I let go of all the pain I was feeling. Don't get me wrong, I really love him and this pain is nothing compared to the happiness that he gives me. But pain is pain. It demands to be felt even if we don't want to.

After awhile, I listened to Steven and let him pull my head up. "Baby.." he said, 

"Mahal kita baby," he said

I smiled.

"Masaya at maswerte ako dahil.. kasama kita." He continued

Even with my face covered in tears, I smiled.

"Tayo ay awesome, tayo ay legendary! Kapag nasa US na ako, miss na miss na miss namiss kita, at iniisip kita lagi," He continued talking

I started crying again and laughed at the same time. I can't believe he's speaking tagalog!

"Gusto ko magkaroon ng dalawampung bata sa iyo, kasama kang tumanda"

I laughed out loud when he said this, still crying. I didn't know that he was preparing for this, the lines were familiar! lol

"Mahal na mahal kita. Ikaw ang lahat sa akin.."

"Love.."

He kneeled down on one knee, holding my hand. My eyes and mouth went wide! I don't know how wide but I was really surprised!

"Love, wala akong ring... Pero, marry mo ko?"

I wanted to laugh because of the mix of tagalog words and american accent and the truly understandable grammatically incorrect sentences but I was too surprised to do that. We stayed like that for awhile, my eyes still wide and my mouth dropped open while he was still down in one knee waiting for my answer. I finally found my voice "Yes, ofcourse yes!" and hugged him tight!

Steven's Cheat Sheet that was hidden in the bathroom lol!

I still can't believe we were engaged already! I honestly didn't thought I was too young to be engaged. It doesn't matter, all I know is when you found the love that's worth all the pain and hardships. You fight for it and you keep fighting for it. I was scared of being judged by my friends and relatives, and other people. I know i'll be judged because I'm young, but it doesn't matter. Because I know that love isn't a playground, nor a place to practice. It's not about hunting and throwing away. You found a gem that perfectly fits you, you keep it. Even if others shine the brightest, it'll look dull because you're focusing on the gem you have. And for you, it's the best. ♥

An Early Wedding Gift!

For some reason, Steven has forgotten to tell me that her mommom gave us an early wedding gift! He kept forgetting it! lol! But when he finally told me about it, I was beyond happy and was so kinikilig! Now I know how it feels like to receive a wedding gift! Haha! So if you're my guest and you're reading this, you're now obliged to give us a gift! Hahahaha! *rofl*

Here are some China's from Steven's mommom ♥

I feel like it's one of our first steps towards our married life! We now have some awesome china sets. :)
It's just a part of what his mommom gave us, there are still boxes left in his car! Hahaha! *coughs* lazy.

I'm so excited to see it in person and use the teacup everyday. I can't wait to organize it in our kitchen! OMG! This is real! Hahaha! Awesome! ♥

Filipino Tradition: Pamamanhikan

"The (often awkward) meeting of two families

The blueprints of wedding plans are drawn or made known during this occasion. The pamanhikan is often hosted by the bride’s family as the groom and his folks visit them to formally ask their daughter’s hand in marriage and discuss plans for the upcoming wedding over lunch or dinner. This can be an uneasy situation if it’s the first time for both parties to meet. The soon-to-weds may feel a little awkward (nervous even) seeing and listening to their parents consult each other on matters like their wedding budget, guest list and the like.

It is customary that the visiting family bring a gift (often, the best home-cooked specialty of the groom’s mom) for the hosts. Others may opt to hold the meeting on neutral grounds (a restaurant is a likely choice) or invite a mutual acquaintance to the gathering and help ease the awkwarness of the first meeting. Why do Pinoys bother with all the trouble? We all seek our parents’ blessings for a happy and trouble-free marriage. Afterall, pamanhikan is a treasured Filipino heritage which, first and foremost, avoids the embarrassing situation of having the parents see each other as strangers come wedding day."


- W@W Article

I know that this is too old-fashioned and some of the couples that are planning to get married might not be doing this anymore. And in our case, I knew this isn't possible since our family is like, half-of-the-world apart. Haha!

The thought came in while I was looking at w@w, this was just a recent topic and I wondered... Do I really want a Pamamanhikan?

I was born and raised in the Philippines and as a Filipina, I do want a Pamamanhikan. But with our set-up, I don't think it is possible. I just want that Steven would someday ask my parents for my hand, and I'll ask his parents for his hand too! Hahaha!

I know, it's given that we're getting married, and we're going to build a life together. Our parents knows that already, but wouldn't it be nice if they were asked in person? :)

I'm hoping that maybe, someday in the future it'll happen.

Wedding Thoughts

If you read this blog than you will see that Kat is visiting all of our suppliers so far, but I am still getting a feel for how our wedding will look.  I'm excited to go with her and view Rosemont Gardens in October because we really want it to be the "diz iz it" venue.  Right now we are trying to figure out caterers and desserts.  I was surprised to learn that in the Philippines, cake is usually reserved for only the couples, close family and friends.  So we are thinking of having extra desserts as well.  I really like this idea, this way if guests have a nice selection to choose from.  

Kat has worked really hard with all the supplier visiting, and I kind of feel like I'm not doing too much, so I can at least write my thoughts here.  I think our wedding will be great, no it will be Legendary just like in the title.  Kat has worked really hard so far, and we will continue to work hard in the future to make it happen.

I look forward to being able to write supplier reviews in the future, but until then I'll write my random wedding thoughts instead.  Look forward to more in the recent future.  :D

Wedding Thoughts

The other day Kat showed me an amazing wedding venue known as the Tagaytay Highlands, and honestly I love it!  It's so nice, I really wanted it as our venue when I saw it!  I mean look at the picture below and you'll see what I mean.  I wish I was rich! Hahahaha, and the way Kat talked about it I think she loves it as much as I do!

Tagaytay Highlands

Though I honestly think we could probably  do it.  As I see it now, we don't have to worry about our funds too much, but adding more like Tagaytay Highlands might be hard.  BUT!!!  I've been doing really well at my job as a first year, already being talked about being number two when the other number two "gets hit by a bus" hahahaha.  That being said, raises happen about once a year, which means August!  My calculations haven't taken into account the two raises that I will most likely be getting before then.

Depending on the raises, we could have a lot more than we are calculating right now!  I'm looking forward to May 20, 2016!!!!  I love you Kat! My beautiful fiancee! <3

The beginning of something awesome, something legendary.

This is our very first post on our wedding diary. We will write everything in here: Adventures, misadventures, rants, tips, ups and downs, lessons learned. Every single thing that we encounter during our wedding preparation. We would also be posting different articles and pictures for sharing purposes. Ofcourse, we will put proper credits.

Our wedding would be 2 years from now, and yes, we're already planning this early. But I say, there's nothing wrong with planning early! Haha!

This post is going to be published even before this blog is fixed. We're excited to post! Haha! Well, we don't want to have pending stories so we will blog whenever we have time! 

To all the bride-to-be's and groom-to-be's that are reading this blog, Goodluck and Happy Preps! ♥