1st Photographer Meeting - Chino Dizon of Shutters and Mirrors

At first, I didn't know that we can meet up with Photo/Video suppliers. I actually am joining some random wedding groups in facebook hoping I'd find some other suppliers. Mr. Chino Dizon, added me way before I asked him if he covers weddings. He told me he does and gave me rates and packages. We actually talked for awhile about the packages. Then we set an appointment so I could see the finish products (albums).

We met at Gateway, Cubao. I was a little nervous because I really haven't researched on what to ask or what to expect in meeting a Wedding Photographer. I think I was not yet prepared on that matter. lol

He and his wife came just a little bit over 1:00pm since they had to park their car. It was nice to talk about the packages, Mr. Chino Dizon was such a breeze to talk to and his wife also. I thought they were just a boyfriend/girlfriend. They look pretty together!

I liked the album and the photos were soft and vibrant. I got interested.

But when I came home and checked his website, the photos were not the style I wanted. I'm not a fan of desaturated pictures, although I used it a lot on my pictures (because I have a crappy camera). His angles and shots were really good though. Here are some of his works:

I tried liking his style and even thought that I will still get the raw pictures and can edit the pictures myself. But I know, that it's very unethical. So I have no choice because of course, we had to choose someone that will fit the style of our wedding theme. So far, I don't have the courage to tell him that we can't get him, what will I tell the reason was? It would be embarassing to tell the truth.

Anyway, I hope I'll have the courage that I needed.


Update: I finally told him that we're looking for other possibilities. I know that he's a talented photographer and a nice supplier, but sometimes we have to look for the "This is it" feeling even in our selected suppliers. ♥

3rd Couturier Meeting - Royanne Camillia

After going to Ms. Joe San Antonio's office, I was about to do an ocular with The Greenlounge Events Place but I got lost. I went round and round Santolan and Ortigas because the MMDA's gave me several directions lol. When I was in Greenhills, I showed the MMDA the address and pointed me to the other direction (going to ortigas), when I was at ortigas this one MMDA pointed me back to where I came from. Haha! Do they think it's easy to climb up and down the stairs?!

Okay, I know it's wrong for me to blame it over the MMDA. I know it's my fault since I don't even researched well. There's google maps for a reason but I failed to look it up because our internet connection was on and off. lol

Anyway, I decided to go back home but I remembered there's this one designer just a little bit over from riverbanks that I wanted to look. Her shop was so chic. Pastel chic. It was almost 8:00pm, luckily, they were not closed so I rang the bell and asked for Ms. Royanne Camillia. 

It's funny though, I felt uncomfortable inspite of the laid back atmosphere. Maybe because at the back of my mind, I know that it's not office hours anymore. And I'm not welcome anymore. Haha! Ms. Royanne Camillia still entertained me, I felt like I was disturbing her. Haha! I'm sorry!

Well, she qouted me 65k. Which is a little way over our alotted budget. Although I know we can shed a little more if I really wanted, like what Steven said lol.

I showed her some of my pegs and yeah she told me that there are certain silhouettes that fit certain body types. (In a tone that wasn't so comfortable for me) I know that, but I mean.. I felt like she's telling me that it won't fit me. Feeling lang naman! So, yeah. She's nice though. She answers my questions and she even showed me samples of her work. But I don't feel right, maybe we don't just click. I know I'm wrong for going in there late, Haha! You know naman that feeling eh. When you don't have the 'this is it' feeling. When you just don't click. Haha! I can't explain it.

Hey! Don't forget that this is our personal wedding diary, so we can rant here okay? If you can't control yourself to mention this, just please send the link. So there would be no exaggeration! Okay? ♥ xoxo

Don't get me wrong, she's very talented as I've seen in her facebook page. And the materials she's using doesn't look cheap. There's quality talaga in her creations. And I love her embroidery! It's just so lovely!

Anyway! Here's some of her works! You might like it!

Love lots,

2nd Couturier Meeting - Joe San Antonio

I know it's still a little too early to look for a couturier, but it won't hurt if I started looking for one now. Besides, I'm going to get civilly married next year and I need someone who will make my civil wedding dress. Hehe! It won't hurt if I inquired about how much their starting rates on wedding gowns. ;)

I only planned on inquiring online but I guess I have to meet them in person too, so I can talk to them. I have to see if there will also be the "this is it" moment on couturiers too. 

Ms. Joe San Antonio sent me her packages and this is her 2014 rates:

I sent her my peg. I have lots of pegs but I sent her the one I like the most. Here's what I sent her:

I already know that this kind of gown doesn't fit me since I'm a little chubby and short. I'm flat 5 lol! But I still sent it to her. She qouted me 65k-75k for this gown depending on the trail. I was like, "Oh.. wow"

She said, we can set an appointment to further dicuss the details of my dress. I told her I would love to drop by her shop and she asked me if I'm available friday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm which is the next day. Haha! Since I'm not that busy, I told her I can.

I am not familiar in the Greenhills are and so I asked her how to go there. She patiently answered me in detail and I didn't had a hard time finidng her shop. 

I felt comfortable in her shop, it feels like I was just visiting a friend. The furnitures are lovely and they have character, they remind me of a vintage classy chic Audrey Hepburn. 

Ms. Joe was all smiles and her voice is so soft. She likes to call her clients 'dear'. Which I find cute btw. I felt so light while I was there and I was so happy. I don't know why. She asked me to fill up two forms: My copy and her copy. I waited a little bit. Her shop was busy that day because the entourage of one of her brides were there for fitting. Hehe

She invited me inside her office and we talked about the details. I showed her some of my other pegs. My pegs have pretty much the same size. Ballgown with dreamy skirts and they were all a little chaotic. 

Ofcourse, she told me that the type of gown that fits me is a semi- trumpet. (I invented the term) Hahah, but it looks like this:

Fitted up until to the lower waist. She actually gave me a sketch:

While she was sketching, we were talking about the photographers and caterers. It was fun, I love talking to her. She has lots of ideas. And I gained knowledge on some of the cloths used in making bridal gowns. Hehe :)

I was just a little sad because her qoute for me is 75k-85k. I'm not that rich. lol =))

But it's fine. I'm just a little sad though. Hehe ♥

I'll attach some of her beautiful works! These are grabbed on fb :)

1st Bridal Fair - Before I Do Bridal Fair Series (17th Edition)

I was a little nervous and a little scared on going to this fair because I am afraid that suppliers might judge me, but I was wrong! I was all excited and a little talkative while talking to suppliers. Haha!

It was a very fun experience. I met suppliers that were a little pushy in booking them and I met a lot of suppliers that were nice and fun! They were also open to talking about the styles and pegs that I wanted! Some were a little surprise that I figured out almost everything that I wanted and that our wedding would still be on 2016.

I was a little tired when I came because I didn't have much sleep but when I was there I was full of energy! Haha!

When I went to the entrance I gave my ticket to the girl and she wrapped a paper bracelet around my wrist. 

There were a lot of suppliers and I don't know how I'll start. I started on the right haha but I skipped some suppliers because I already know what I want. I mean I am open too, but I don't want to be carried away by their sales talk. Haha Peace yow! ♥

I liked some of the suppliers, I was able to know the price ranges of the flowers, how many dozens florists actually used on bridal bouquets and much more stuff. 

I also looked at some P/V but I am honestly inlove with the works of Manny and April. So, I am just looking around for my cousin. Hehe :)

I've read a lot of blogs about Margarush so I tried some but I didn't like it. Haha Maybe it's because I'm not a drinker. But still, I was kinda hoping they're good so I can serve minimal alcohols on my wedding for my guests to enjoy. But I don't think we'd be getting them now. Hehe Sorry Marga-lovers!

My aunt had her make-up too. I also wanted to have a trial make-up on the other stations but I didn't. Maybe on the next bridal fair I'll have my trial make-up. Hehe

Blu Plates had their food tasting too. I have a seperate review here.

I was happy to know that Photoman was also there. I was kind of eyeing them already but I dropped the thought off my mind before because I wanted a lot of things for my wedding already. I don't know if I want photos as souvenirs for my guests but I am considering it again when I saw the Photoman. I love the idea of an instant paparazzi. Hahah!

It was a fun experience but it would be more fun if Steven is with me *sad face*

Stupid Distance.