Anthony & Janice

UPDATES!! (with checklist)

This used to be a QUICK view of what's keeping us busy and of the latest developments with our wedding preparations... BUT, thanks to my friend sis Anna, it's now a detailed checklist to share with you all..:)

as of November 30, 2009

as of November 30, 2009

Latest news
We have booked Serenata Strings to provide music at our wedding!:) We also finally picked out the songs for the wedding.. Hopefully the guests would love them...;)

Also, DIYs are about 50% done!:P ehehe!! We've also already bought our gifts for our parents and principal sponsors!! Yey!!

Latest update on this WEDsite
1. New additions to our Dream Team!

2. Pictures from our Engagement Shoot with Paul Vincent!!!

3. Pictures from Janice's 1st Gown Fitting with Jorge Palmos uploaded!

4. Received our Engagement Album proofs from Wally Gonzales and posted some pages here.

Wedding Checklist

Church

Church

St. Francis of Asissi Chapel

1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Full Payment - together with the submission of the required Documents.
3) Priest/s for the Ceremony - we'll be having 3 priests to celebrate our wedding with us!:) All of them informed, thanks to Janice's Mom.. ehehe!
4) Required Documents - have all the documents already, inc. our Marriage License!!!:)
5) Pre-Marriage Seminar. - Done!! Certificate received last August 12.
6) Marriage Banns - On-going. Jans' is on her 3rd week. Tonio's will start Oct 11.
7) Canonical Interview. - Prayers answered! (Thanks BRO!).. We're scheduled on Dec. 16!!:)

Reception

Reception

Coral Tree - Fernwood Gardens

1) Ocular Visit - DONE!
2) Reservation - DONE!
3) Full Payment - DONE!
4) Selection of Accredited Suppliers - DONE!
5) Dance Floor Rental - DONE and FULLY paid!
6) Bridal Car - DONE and FULLY paid!
7) Photo Booth fee - to be paid OTD
8) Air con - to decide if needed OTD.

Caterer

Caterer

Josiah's Catering Inc.

1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment, and 50% payment - DONE!
3) Food Tasting -
-- Initial food tasting and menu selection - DONE!
-- FINAL Food Tasting - DONE!

4) Table Set Up - mostly DONE!
-- couple's table and backdrop - done!
-- VIP tables - Well set-up with distinctive back wall designs - for selection - for final count of PS.
-- guest tables - centerpiece selection done!! finally!! we're getting just the one we want!!:) (Thanks Bro!)
-- buffet table set-up - Lighted Buffet tables with elegant centerpiece - ok.
-- gifts table - ok.
-- floor plan layout - for finalization.
-- Reception Area

5) Final Head Count - for finalization, still targeting 200 pax
6) Crew Meal - counting...
7) Kids Meal - not included with Caterer, but to provide Kiddie corner (2 tables).

Other package inclusions:
1) 3 pieces Satellite or 3-Layered Bridal Cake - met with Judy Uson, for finalization of package. design selected.
2) Sorrento Banquet Chairs - picked the silver colored chairs
3) Red Carpet - Unfortunately they don't have BLUE..:(
4) Emcee - Booked Ms. Missy Litao!!
5) Decorative Bird Cage with a pair of Doves - Maui will try to get us a silver cage.
6) A bottle of wine for the Couple’s toast
7) Personalized Guest Book - might be replaced with decorative table numbers and program cards.
8) Torch Parade
9) Chocolate Fountain
10) Cocktail Bar
11) Flower Upgrade
12) 5% disc. of total food cost

Photo

Photo

Wally Gonzales / Paul Vincent

For Wally G.
1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE!
3) Full Payment - DONE!
4) Pre-Nup Shoot - Done at Fernbrook Gardens last April 30.
5) RAW copy of prenup pictures - received and selected from it.
6) Prenup album layout - received and DONE!
7) Portrait frame picture - selected.
8) Album and frame Pick Up - DONE!!

For Paul Vincent
1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE!
3) Full Payment - upon pick up of deliverables.
4) Pre-Nup Shoot - DONE!!
5) RAW copy of prenup pictures - got it!! love it!!
6) Prenup album layout -
7) Prenup Album Pick Up -
8) On-site Slideshow - ??
9) RAW copy of wedding pictures -
10) Wedding album layout -
11) Wedding Album Pick Up -

Video

Video

Threelogy

1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE!
3) Full Payment - OTD
4) Videographers - reserved (Jon and CJ).
5) Pre-Nup video - none
6) AVP concept -
7) AVP music -
8) Final Video Edit - 6 months after the wedding.
9) Contract - have copy already.

Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Coordinator

Events Manila, Inc.

1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE!
3) Consultations - On-going.
4) Turn-over of suppliers' contracts - DONE! already sent scanned copies of the contracts we have.
5) Program conceptualization - already have proposed program line up. For finalization with Emcee.
6) Meeting with other Suppliers (if needed)
7) Meeting with Emcee -
8)Turn over of paraphernalias for the Ceremony
- candles, veil, cord, arrhae, Bible, Rosary, throw petals
9)Turn over of paraphernalias for the Reception
- games materials (if any), throw bouquet, guestbook, gifts for entourage and PS
10)Special Instructions
- Church, Caterer, Reception Venue setup, Sounds, Special Numbers, seating arrangements
11) Final Payment - OTD

Bridal Gown

Bridal Gown

Palmos Weddings Couture

1) Design - DONE!
2) Reservation - DONE!
3) Downpayment - DONE!
4) Measurements - DONE!
5) First fitting (lining only) - DONE DONE DONE!!
6) 2nd fitting - DONE!!
7) Final fitting - scheduled on Dec. 12
8) Final Payment - on gown pick up

Groom's Suit

Groom's Suit

White Link

1) Deposit - DONE!
2) Design - DONE
3) Measurements - DONE
4) First Fitting - DONE
5) Delivery - already picked up his suit!
6) Final Payment - DONE!!!

Entourage Gowns

Entourage Gowns

Tita Juliet

1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE! (50% - 1 MOH, 3SS, 3BM, 4FG)
3) Designs for 2 Moms, 1 MOH, 3 BMs, 3 SS, and 4 FGs - DONE!
4) Measurements - 12 out of 13 done!
5) Materials/Fabric - DONE
5) First Fitting -
Mothers' - DONE!!
Female Entou - On-going
6) Second Fitting
7) Final Payment - upon pick up
8) Pick Up -

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake

Judy Uson

1) Design - selected, just finalizing options
2) Payment - part of package with Josiah's, plus upgrade cost
3) Tasting - DONE!
4) Finalization of details
5) Cupcakes
5) Delivery

Invitations

Invitations

Village Pro'Jekt

1) Concept - DONE!
2) Design - for finalization, we already got a mock up sample.
2) Down Payment - PAID!
3) Proof Reading - 1st proof, done.. awaiting revisions.
4) Mock-up - DONE!
5) Delivery by Supplier - DONE, delivered 1st week of November
6) Naming the Envelopes - Done!
7) Sending to Guests by post - on-going.
8) FULLY PAID!

Flowers

Flowers

15-58 Flowers and Styles

Church Flowers
1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE!
2) Design - already discussed package and colors.. to finalize this August.
3) Full Payment - upon delivery

Wedding Bouquets
1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Downpayment - DONE!
2) Design - already discussed about the bouquets, but to finalize this August.
3) Full Payment - upon delivery

**Note: Get free rose petals!:)

Hair and Makeup

Hair and Makeup

Leo Priagola

1) Trial(s) - DONE! Might have one more (just to have an option) in August
2) Reservation - DONE!
3) Downpayment
4) Confirmation of No. of additional persons
5) Set time and place OTD
6) Full Payment

Photo Booth

Photo Booth

Party Pics

1) Reservation - DONE!
2) Deposit - DONE!
3) Contract Copy - to get original
4) Layout - DONE!! and we LOVE it!!
5) Time of set-up/operation -
6) Full Payment - OTD

DIY projects

DIY projects

1) Monogram - DONE! see it here.
2) Save-the-date - DONE! see it here.
3) Will-you-bes
-- MOH, BMs and female SSs - done and distributed! see pictures here.
-- BM, GM and male SSs -
-- Principal Sponsors - DONE!
-- Readers, Commentators, Offertory -
4) Misallette - DONE. VCraft to print.
5) Table Numbers - DONE!!
6) Menu Cards - on-going
7) Program -
8) Placing/Escort Cards -
9) Tags for the Gifts
10) Thank You cards
11) Other surprise decors.;)

Accessories

Accessories

Bridal Accessories:
- Tiara or other Hair Accents
- Bridal Veil
- Pouch
- Gloves
- Fan
- Hair Accents

Church Accessories:
- Secondary Veil
- Cord
- Matches
- Secondary Candles
- Arrhae
- Pillow for the Rings
- pillow for arrahe
- bible
- lighting candles
- unity candle
- offertory candles
- missalettes
- marriage contract kit
- luminaries (outdoor weddings)
- signature pen
- confetti
- loose petals
- bubbles
- poppers

Reception Accesories:
- bubbles/poppers (grand entrance)
- guestbook
- signature pen
- wishing well or money cage
- kissing bell
- table napkins
- garter
- toasting glasses
- cake server