A Perfect Fit!

Today, 17 days before our wedding, I did two errands...

First, I went to Intramuros Administration to submit the list of lights and sounds equipment and to pick-up our permit.  I have already settled our account with them last thursday, but they did not give me the permit yet at that time because according to them the lights and sounds equipments listed will exceed 50 amperes, which is the only amount of electricity that they will provide for our function.  Today, I submitted to them a new list of the Lights and Sounds equipment that I got from Elmer, and thank God they gave me already our permit!

After Intramuros, I went to do my second errand, which was actually the hightlight of my day... I went to Ms. Veluz's Office to pick-up my wedding shoes!  On my way to her place I was very excited to see the shoes and bag they made for me.  The shoes and bag were gifts from Ms. V's parents who are family friends of Jeric's parents.  Although they're gifts, Ms. V., her staff and assistants did not treat me differently from their paying clients, even when they took my measurements last August. I was really grateful to them.  When I saw my shoes, it really made me so happy! It was as simple as I wanted it to be. It fitted perfectly and was so comfortable to wear.  The bag was not yet finished though, but that's alright with me since I know how busy they are with the volume of their clients during this season.  Besides, the shoes already made my day so I really wouldn't mind waiting a little longer for the bag.  I'm already so excited to wear the shoes! 17 days to go and I will be able to wear them all day long! =)

Exactly 1 month before the big day...

Today is exactly one month before our big day... while I am still grieving for the demise of my friend Brenda, I do realize that I must move on with the preps and not let his death set me back... I'm sure he would have wanted to see me glowing on my day although he wont be the one who will style me...

Anyway, to push aside the gloominess I am feeling right now, here's an update of my recent accomplishments.

Hair and Make-up - Since I'm back to square one with this one, I've set a trial make-up session with Aiko of Salon De Mayo.  He was kind and also really accommodating just like brenda... I think he did well with our trial session all who saw the outcome complimented me.  I think I'm on 75% of getting him already. I'll just have to think about it more.

Invites - my DIY invites are almost finished.  Though I have already distributed half of it to Jeric's side, the other half, for my side, are still being completed and distributed at this moment.  I hope to finish it before this week ends so I can start confirming RSVPs.

Tent - I have already booked our clear tents from New Tent World services. I was relieved to know that it was not as expensive as was previously quoted to me thru email. They also said that if we're not able to use it at all, we will only be charge for 60% of the total rental price. Not a bad deal.

Father's suit - well, despite my insistence to get a new suit, Jeric's father doesn't want to get a new suit, so he will be renting a suit for himself to on our wedding day.  As for my dad, I insisted that he get a new suit and he agreed.  We were supposed to buy him a ready-made suit but when I brought him to Robinson's to look for suits, he did not like the fit of a ready-made suit, so we decided to just have one tailored for him.  His suit was tailored at Ilaya Divisoria by Sherly's Bridal Shop.  I got his suit yesterday and would bring it to my dad on the weekend.  I really hope it fits him perfectly so we wont return to Divi anymore.

Groom's Tux - Jeric wanted a Tuxedo style suit. Considering his body built, we really have to get it custom made for him.  plus, of course, he's the groom, he has every right too, to be particular with his attire and all. So anyway, knowing that Jeric hates going to divi, the Divi tailor was really out of the question, so I decided that for his convenience, we'll have his tux custom made at Onesimus instead. again, it is his wedding too and he also deserves to wear the best that we can afford.  Anyway, we got Jeric's suit yesterday and I'm happy that he loves his suit! I can't wait to see him waiting for me at the end of the isle.

Programs - First week of December, I had a meeting with my emcee Missy for brainstorming regarding our wedding reception program.  She was so helpful and and she did understand the requirements for the program on our reception.  We will have our final meeting on the first week of January when all are settled and fixed already.

OTD - I was really thankful that I was blessed with a lot of good friends.  My Ateneo Human Right Center friend Atty. Shyanne Juan Monera and my Weddings at Work friend Liberty Palomo-Quiambao both agreed to be my OTD. Of course with the help of my One-Pact brothers and sisters and my W@W sisters.  I am confident that they will make our wedding really special.  Thanks to all of them in advance!

Grieving for the lost of my Friend and HMUA Brenda...

Brenda Belgica, my long time HMUA who have become my friend thru the years, just passed away last sunday morning, December 12, 2011.  She's been doing my hair and make-up for quite a number of years now... most of it were for special milestones in my life...  I really couldn't believe that he's gone now... when Jeric and I decided to get married, and even before we booked our major suppliers, I knew that I would want Brenda to do my hair and make-up for my wedding.  I told him that he will do my hair and make-up on the wedding at least a year before our wedding day, because I wanted no one but him. He already knows my face very well and could always make me feel and look beautiful in front of discriminating eyes... I gifted his service 3 times, to 3 of my friends who got married... that's how confident I was with his work.  He was truly one of the best in his field, and yet he remained humble and ever so accommodating to his clients and friends.  I will truly miss him...