{OUR STORY}
Eugene and I are both OFWs based in the Middle East, in the city of Dubai particularly. Our love story didn't happen too soon but our friendship is more solid from the start. Both of us are pursuing different relationships separately but as what the cliche' says "if it's time and meant to be, all roads will lead to that" True enough, years passed, we saw ourselves meeting "at the finals" of our single days that eventually prompt us to tie the knot last December 21, 2012 in the beautiful Bellarocca Island.
{TIP}
On the relationship itself, you really need to cultivate and have a sturdy friendship and connection especially on your faith. If you are connected spiritually, what's there to lose? Everything else fall into place after that.
On handling wedding preps, choose your stressors. Don't fight or argue on the preps because of money! If you can afford, give it a go, if not, improvise and be creative! I have seen that there are a lot of people (from friends and relatives) who are willing to help when someone they cherish is getting married, so take that as a blessing! What's important is both of you are happy on it (not just the bride) and as early on this engagement stage, learn to enjoy every single moment with your partner. Build HABITS together which will be vital in marriage-- communication, health, pacing, decision-making.
On Bridal must-haves, do not by all means scrimp or lazily forget about beautification! Nowadays, documentation of lifetime moments is inevitable and you would not want to look lousy on those momentos because you slack your way up to your Big day. Invest on a good hair stylist, make up artist, dentist, etc. Also, I accepted this fact last minute (because i'm stubborn that i do not want to dress up that much) that as a bride, you are the 'centerpiece' of the day. Thus, your DRESS should really really be good. By all means, do not take this easily or for granted.
On budgeting and choosing your suppliers,Stick to a realistic and reasonable budget especially if the financing will come from you and your partner. Compromise is the key. As for booking suppliers, quality of service and rapport are very vital. Research and check reviews online.
{DISCOVERY}
Suppliers wise, here are the ones from our wedding team which we discovered to exceed our expectations:
Gideon Hermosa of The Events Studio - Florist/Event Stylist
Sky Ortigas of MercyGrassDesigns for Web Page construction and lay out
Sheryl Peralta for Handmade Doodle Art Designs of our Save the Date
Clarissa Ines for Calligraphy
Danika Rio Navarro of Hello Rio for invitation suite design
Mela Tan of Melafied for the Bridal Hangers
Tenstringedlyre for String Quartet
Father John Luna of Bellarocca Island for being our officiant
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