The Evolution of Our Invitation (Chapter 1)
Mall is designing our
invitation! *big grin* I am truly lucky for having a future
cousin-in-law who is not only gifted but also very kind to share her
talent and precious time. Of course it helps that Harley is one her
favourite cousins ... teehee :)
Harley and I aim of
personalizing our wedding as best as possible and Mall's priceless
contribution is a step. We want our wedding to be uniquely ours -
invitations, giveaways etc. that we're planning to give will represent
who we are, what we like and the memorable moments we had as a couple.
Our guests should brace themselves for a healthy (or unhealthy) dose of
ka-cornihan hehe =p
Our theme (Oh yes, there's a theme! And the
ka-cornihan officially starts now...) is an Enchanted and Romantic
wedding with a banquet under the stars with the soothing waves of the
sea serenading every bite and munch. We will do our best to pull off
our dream (more of mine truthfully) wedding. I even have started my
nightly "devotional" of praying among other wishes that the sun will be
shining, clear skies, no trace of rain whatsoever on our wedding day
:-S Wish us luck!
We asked Mall to capture our magical moment in
Scotland. The next day she sent us her sketches – concept studies for
us to choose from.
And here's her explanation for each...
Middle ground: that's a gradient blue - violet river along the River Ness with trees, branches and cute singing birds. With flowing falling dramatic leaves. It would be great to put fonts / info on the river.
Background: That's a classic castle just like Scotland Highlands. The sky might be sunset or night sky with the glowing castles.
Middle ground: river area, it would be great to put fonts / info
Background: you both sit together on the grass field with rocks, orbs, small butterflies
Middle ground: river area, it would be great to put fonts / info
Background: grassfield with glowing castles in the night sky
Mall also studied our expressions by digging into our countless photos in our Multiply sites. She came up with these Little Prince-esque close-up illustrations of us.
Harley is more charming than Harry Potter (totally true in real life!) and I can't believe that to an outsider I seem demure and ladylike pala! *blush*... Oh okay more like pa-cute masyado :-| If you’re thinking that the big black dot at my left cheek is a mole... Or a huge, ripe, ready to pop pimple... Well excuse me! Mall clarified it is my, ehem, adorable dimple. *wink2x*
We had a hard time choosing because we adore all of them! But we had to and we picked out Study No. 1. Here's her final sketch for it.
WOW.
I am like a wood nymph being chased and wooed by a handsome mortal nerd
(?). Ang haba ng hair ko, parang nagpa-digital perm... I love it!Gosh we can't wait for her final coloured illustration! She assured us she will finish it in two to three weeks time. Then we'll have it scanned and let Cielo handle the printing and assembly. We plan to have Mall’s work of art framed and then hanged on the wall of our future home someday. We will treasure it forever because this sweet gesture of hers is after all the first ever wedding gift that we have received (^-^)
