My gown was worth 60K, I felt that I could have gotten it cheaper elsewhere. I decided to go for sisters Choc and Yvette Religioso because of its location. They're at Greenbelt 5, which means fitting is no hassle. I liked the gown. It gives that whole conservative but not manang vibe. Although I didn't like the idea that I only got to see Choc twice. Her assistants were nice and very accomodating. Her mananahi even helped altering my Dad's pants during prep time.
2.) Giordino de Manila Events Styling 5/5
I met them at a bridal fair and decided to book them right away. After a few meetings, I was kinda skeptical about April. I think it's because she's one of the suppliers who asked for a huge downpayment, and I have to pay her the full amount a month before the wedding. After the wedding, I felt bad for feeling that. She did an awesome job! She was also our florist and she's the first supplier to arrive. I also got my mood lights from her. I'm so happy with her quality of work!
3.) Kusina ni Kambal 2/5
Worst caterer ever! The visitors have arrived and they have no idea where to sit because table numbers weren't placed yet. The screen projector arrived late, and Sally, the AE assigned to us is just purely annoying! Plus I didn't like their cake and couple's backdrop!
4.) Pixelfish Concept 4.5/5
I wouldn't give them a perfect score only because there are times that I felt that I was working for them than the other way around. But boooy, when I saw the onsite photo and same day edit video, I wanted to give them a hug. Paulo doesn't really comment on this but he was really happy. They might seem mando at some point, but when you see their finished product, it's pure awesome. Plus the team is really young, so you're sure to get that creative directing that some teams can't offer.
5.) Bernie Pasamba 5/5
I have nothing to say against Bernie Pasamba, his team, and his vocalist. Galing! If you're planning to get a quartet, go for them.
6.) JP Montilla 2/5
I liked him at first, he made sure that everything is planned and that there was a program to follow. I just didn't like that on the wedding day itself, his team was nowhere to be found, my MUA was the one assisting me, I had to carry my own trail, and he's just a diva to my entourage!
7.) JR Lucban HMUA 5/5
Given that they came all the way from Sta. Cruz, they were at the hotel on time. They were able to put on make up to 4 of my bridesmaids, my two sisters, my Mom, Paulo, and his bestman by 10am. Also, JR (teamlead) assisted me almost the whole time because JP Montilla and his team has failed to do so! I didn't have anything to put on my hair, good thing they had one. So voila! I love how I looked!
8.) Entourage Limousine Service 2/5
It rained on our wedding day. So from the church going to the reception, it was raining really hard, the benz had no effin wiper!
9.) San Agustin Church 3/5
I always wanted to get married in San Agustin, it's an old church with nice ceilings. For 25K, you don't have to pay for a singer, flowers, and priest. Their chandeliers are to die for. I just didn't like that fact that I had to pay additional 1K for the close door effect. Plus it felt like it was a wedding factory. Di pa kami tapos, nakapila na ung susunod!
10.) Pearl Print 2/5
They were fast, cheap, and neat. The only problem was, they forgot to put Livy's name! I hated them for that!
11.) Vince Golangco 4/5
He's ok. Easy to talk to. No reklamo. Good in english, no slip of the tongue or what not.
12. Rosann Burdahan 4/5
I almost forgot about Paulo's barong! Haha. Anyway, what he wore was a coat barong and we had it made in Lumban, Laguna. It's very nice and reasonably priced.
So that's it for the mean time. I am not sure if I'm forgetting any suppliers. Almost all photos were by pixelfish concept, except for the wedding invite photo.
