MJ & Darel, Abu Dhabi Prenup, Part 1

Today is MJ and Darel’s wedding, and I couldn’t help but be blown away by their prenup photos by Ed Millard. What’s amazing is that the bride, MJ, is really camera-shy; but as you can see in these photos, she was picture-perfect. Kudos to photographer Ed for making her feel comfortable posing in front of the camera!

Wedding Trend: Geometric Elements

Geometric decor is hot at weddings nowadays. It is present everywhere – from invitations to cakes designs, from floral arches to table centrepieces. And we love it.

Those clean, straight lines lend an air of subtle old-world charm to any event.

Hannah & Vanz, Cagayan de Oro Wedding

It’s been three months after their wedding, three months of marital bliss, and three months of working together towards new and bigger dreams for each other.

2018 has been such a incredibly wonderful year for Hannah & Vanz. Before the year ends, the groom will be joining her bride in the United Kingdom to start a new life as husband and wife.

Wedding Trend: Next Level Photobooths

A photobooth is always a fun way to ensure your guests will have something tangible to take home with, aside from the wedding souvenirs of course.

But this year’s photobooths are next level! Talk about GIF maker booths, flip books, and instant scrapbooks!

#AskAileen: Non-Refundable Downpayment?

“Miss Aileen, why is the downpayment non-refundable for suppliers who haven’t done anything yet for my wedding?”

So when you choose to cancel or change the date, that is already “lost business” on their part. If you avail of their services and you cancel, that supposed revenue is already lost because they could’ve accepted other gigs.

Wedding Trend: DIY Food Stations

Fancy building your own mini-burger at the Hors d’oeuvres station? How about shaking your own cocktail at the bar?

DIY stations are slowly gaining momentum at events this year. It may not be for everyone, but it sure is interactive and fun!

KC & Jeriko, Cagayan de Oro Wedding

Soft-spoken, with a sweet demeanor, and very pleasant to talk to – this is the kind of bride KC was from the time we started planning the wedding until we wrapped up their big day. It’s no wonder why her groom fell madly in love with her.

What a Weekend!

Happy Weekend, everyone! Currently in the Land Down Under, and let me tell you, Oz is something else! But that’s not the purpose of this post; though I wanted to share with you the experiences we’ve had, but let me reserve it for next time.

Supplier Spotlight: Kevin Abdala Styling

Planning a prenup shoot may seem like a walk in the park; but it’s not. It can get tricky, exhausting, and overwhelming especially when you have a specific concept and multiple locations.

Aside from hiring good photography and videography teams, having a great stylist – one who is an expert in wardrobe styling and has a firm grasp on creative direction – is key to perfectly execute your vision for your prenup shoot.

Wedding Trend: Marble Wedding Cakes

It’s by no means a new trend, but the Marble Wedding Cake is a cake trend we hope won’t end anytime soon.

Unbeknownst to some, marble is such a versatile trend. When done right, it can flow well with either vintage or contemporary wedding themes.

Rosheen & Dennis, Cagayan de Oro Wedding

You know the usual scenario when the bride is the one on top of things during the whole wedding planning phase and how the groom lets the bride do her own thing and just sort of supports what the bride wants?

In this case, Dennis basically handled everything and just let Rosheen sit back, relax, and enjoy the engagement. I adore this couple, and theirs is one of the most relaxed Cagayan de Oro weddings I’ve had this year.

Live, Love, Laugh: Achieving Work-Life Balance

WORK IS LIFE, BUT IT’S NOT THE ONLY LIFE WE LIVE

As temperatures begin to drop, the wedding peak season is – slowly but surely – getting hotter by the day. Before it begins to sizzle though, allow me share a bit about work-life balance that may (or may not) help especially those in the weddings and events industry like myself.

Let’s face it – achieving Work-Life Balance is tough. But, as events professionals, we are made for tough things, right? Work is life, but it’s not the only life we live. I still have a long way to go but here are some of the things that have helped me get closer to achieving work-life balance.