I found it! Finally. We will have the ceremony at the garden (if the weather cooperates) and the reception at The Pavilion. If it rains, both events will be at the Pavilion.

Thanks to Lea and Mems for braving the unknown territories of the North to help me find my wedding venue. =)

One of the most in demand suppliers in the W@W network... See? He has reached that one-name status only accorded to people like Madonna and Beyonce. =)

So happy he will be my photographer.

Bim who is our contact person, responds quickly and nicely to all my emails. We also like the fact that their work is fun, quirky and executed well. Hope the output on the wedding day will be as good as the samples on their site, which you can visit to see what they are capable of doing. Enjoy!

Bill is an angel. =) He has the right to say he is a dream maker as he is such a dream to deal with. Warm, open and yet very honest. He not only LISTENS, but also gives input. What's more, he lives so near my place. Convenience, quality and cost - indeed a dream come true.

First fitting on December 29, 2007.

Rea: I absolutely detest entourage dresses that look like... well, entourage dresses. Not to offend anyone, but I prefer dresses that look ready to wear, and are designed and done in such a way the owners will actually WANT to wear them come wedding day and on other occasions.

I met with different designers, who frustrated me immensely (either with their work ethics or the cost). Bill, who I trusted to make my gown, came to the rescue with a package that fit my budget. I already know how he works (considering the client's preference, but certainly not a pushover), so I decided to just work with him for all entourage dresses. After all, he said to me, "I will make your dreams come true."

Who can resist that? =)

Booked this supplier during the Romancin the Bay event at 1Esplanade. Not only were the owners nice, they were very helpful too! Got the design I want, and lotsa freebies, within my budget. =)

Ciara has been making a name for herself as a jewelry maker, specializing in wired pieces. As I said to my friend Faye, I wanted to give my entourage items that have a touch of being personalized. I chose the stones and gems that will go into the pieces. So... That qualifies as a DIY project, without my having to do it. Hahaha...

Ciara is really nice and listens to the client's ideas. Can't wait to see the finished products.

She will also make my headpiece and help bead my gown. =)

I already inquired from Cardprints a few months back when I was in SM. I found a design I liked but didn't really see the need to reserve. It was a great surprise for me to see them at the Wedding Expo (September 2007) as they had discounts and freebies to offer. I ended up getting the same design I initially picked, but at a much lower price.

Cardprints are also at par with the other suppliers at the expo and those relatively known in the w@w group, but do not cost as much. What is fantastic about them is that i can work with them online (email exchanges for instructions are acceptable). They work really quickly, too!

Mallory is a professional wedding emcee who is quite well-known in weddings@work. Being an English major and managing an English training company, Rea knew that the emcee would be subject to her trainers' well honed assessment skills and reflect on her as well. So, she made sure to get someone who had excellent command of English and extensive experience as a host.

Mikey is Rea and Ken's friend from Southville. Always a well-spoken gentleman, he has been a firm supporter of Team Rea and Ken from Day 1. A graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University and currently involved in theater, Mikey is the perfect partner for Mallory.

JP Bartholomew has always arranged for FuturePerfect trips here and overseas.

He will do Ken's ticketing for his trip to the Philippines and back to Oz, as well as making the arrangements for our honeymoon trips to Boracay and Davao.