RSVP

I cannot stress this enough, do not forget to RSVP, particularly for my wedding. ツ Whenever an invitation is sent out, the words "RSVP" usually printed at the bottom of the invitation cards. It means that you have to call up the host to tell him or her that you are attending the affair. If you do not call up, that means that you are not going. The very purpose behind RSVP to give the host an idea of how many plates of food he must order, of how many bottles of wine and champagne he must prepare, of how much budget he must raise. Unfortunately, there are far too many people who do not give a hoot to RSVP. They simply show up, or do not show up at all, without responding beforehand, pity the poor host! Next time you receive an invitation, look at the words RSVP. Then, take a little time to decide whether to pick up the phone or not to make any call at all. And then, put yourself in place of the host. If you yourself were hosting the affair, would you not want to know how many people would be attending -- so that you could prepare the name-tags, put the proper order to the caterer, and do everything necessary with the minimum waste. Remember, the best attitude is gratitiude! That said, our wedding invitation shall be ready at your door-step by next month.♥

Wedding Jitters

Dip into the marital pool unprepared and you’ll probably end up drowning in catering details, floral billing requirements, church booking issues, invite printing problems, making follow ups for fittings, not to mention arranging for the transportation and accommodation for the local and out of town guests? Whew! These days every wedding comes with a price. And for those unwilling to go with the wedding-organizer flow, the price can be as high as a failed marriage.

OK, that’s an exaggeration. But approach any bride in the middle of wedding preparations and, instead of the glowing blushing wife-to-be you’re expecting to find, you will be met with bridezilla. There’s the panic-at-the-last-minute kind (a.k.a. the runaway bride), there’s the everything’s-got-to-be-perfect-down-to-the-bridesmaids-nail-polish type (a.k.a. OC bitch) and then there’s the weep-at-the-tiniest-detail bride (a.k.a. the high-strung hag). Wedding jitters/ cold feet? Oh sure, it is not all just happy times, there are hills and valleys, many good days and some bad. In the flurry of things, we’re just grateful that we're more aware now that we are sort of we’re a team now, going through all the preparations and into the succeeding marriage. We sort of have to sacrifice our independence a little more and put in a lot more compromise. Because I’m very independent so for me that’s something that it’s a little hard to carry off, sometimes he is like, ‘Let me handle it, let me help you,’ and then I’m like, ‘Oh right, we’re a team now.’ It’s important that we’re strong together and we have that foundation. Open your minds and find the middle ground.

The most important part of the wedding process? RELAX, five bold letters that together make a world of difference. A little each time, go with the flow as situations unfold. It is with grace that I’d like to think comes from the heaven above.

Dress Code

Dressing for a wedding is a tricky affair. You want to look fabulous and effortlessly glamorous without heading into OTT territory (over the top = upstaging the bride/ groom). In our case, beach setting calls for dresses that are easy to maneuver around in.

I love anything in the purple family while most young girls pick for pink or red as their favorite color. So naturally I was ecstatic for my wedding motif. Initially, it was hard to swing as my Mum and sponsors kept nagging me that purple is the color of mourning for the Chinese. But it’s my wedding anyway, it will be purple reined indeed.

For the Entourage (Ladies) Principal sponsors - Magenta; Secondary sponsor - Violet; Matrons of honor - Purple; Maid of honor - Fuchsia; Bridesmaid - Lilac. (Gents) Principal sponsors - White barong and black trouser;

Secondary sponsor - White linen (locally known as 'Gusot mayaman') and light brown pants.

Kindly send us your measurements by the end of June so my very dear couture can start his magic.

We can also send you the cloth (Mesh) if it'll be way easier for you. Lastly, you can always opt to buy your own dress if you so desire. For our dear guest: Ladies, kindly come in floral knee-length frocks.

Gents, wear brightly-colored floral top and smart casual pants.

We opted for color scheme that will further highlight the paradise setting. Dress for the part—as a guest to a wedding. Follow as instructed, thank you!

Misibis Bay Resort & Casino

God must have personally placed Misibis island to be our wedding venue. A private tropical luxury island playground in the Philippines. Nestled on a pristine stretch of beach along the southern tip of Cagraray Island in Bacacay, Albay. Celebrate with us and completely immerse in incomparable relaxation within the resort or around the province.

Here join us savor the drama of Stella Maris Chapel – perched on top of a hill, gleaming with its grandiose architecture and solemnity, with a 360-degree view of the ocean and the islands.

With the sunset in the background, enjoy the reception set against a majestic backdrop that is the Mount Mayon with the rhythmic sound of the waves caressing the shore.

Going to Misibis Bay is a breeze! From Manila, take a 50-minute flight to the city of Legazpi offered daily by AirPhil Express, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Zest Air. Then choose to travel by land (approximately 45 minutes), by a private helicopter (approximately 15 minutes), or by fast watercraft (approximately 30 minutes) that travels along the scenic coastline of the province.

We also have organized for the guests to avail discounted rates if you wish to stay extra nights before or after our wedding if you book before July 15, 2015. Check out: http://www.misibisbay.com