Weddings at the Cathedral are always held in the mid afternoons, which is perfect for the couple to be able to freshen up and attend to other matters prior to their wedding dinner reception.

Contact Information

Baguio Cathedral
Our Lady of Atonement
Address: Cathedral Hill, Baguio City
Telephone No: ((074) 424-7871
Email: cathedral_baguio[at]yahoo.com

Zandra Lim designs range from beautiful classic pieces to refreshing contemporary gowns. Each creation reflects Zandra’s passion for artistry, her attention to details and her emphasis on quality workmanship. Materials used are well-chosen to perfectly complement the gown design, as well as the desires of the bride. While silhouette and fit are of the utmost importance, she strives for intricate beadworks and embroidery to make each gown unique for every bride.

What distinctively matter about Zandra’s collections are the well-crafted, high quality and elegant pieces created to fulfill the dream gowns of brides that come at unbelievably affordable prices. Excellent quality, detailed workmanship, and artistic flair are never too expensive.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Zandra Lim Designs
Address: 37 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone: 416.5741;
Email: zdlim427[at]yahoo.com

Venues

Azotea Rojo is a 55 sqm Vigan-paved patio with an adjoining 300 sqm open grass garden bordered by trees. It is designed for small gatherings of up to 100 guests. La Carmen, on the other hand is a 100 sqm Vigan-paved patio with an adjoining 50 sqm gazebo and approximately 300 sqm of a tree-bordered open grass garden. Events of up to 200 guests can comfortably fit in this area.

Glass Pavilion, with an exquisite minimalist wood interior by Parsons-trained designer, Fritz Santos. It has a total usable area of 400 sqm, and can comfortably accomodate 250 pax wedding receptions using Farm-specified table configurations.

For Inquiries

The Mango Farm
Address: 22 Shield St., Kingsville Court II Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Contact No: 63 (2) 645-6993 or 250-1951
Mobile No: 63.908.882.3929
Email: info[at]themangofarm.com

Their constant attention to the finest details in latest floral fashion trends gave them the advantage in penetrating into the market. Their regular clients include some of the top corporations, companies, hotels and schools.

Their principal designer, Joyce Aguilar, constantly renews her creative spirit by joining floral design symposiums and summits here and abroad. She has been in Bangkok, Thailand during the 2001 World Flower Council Summit, and in Singapore in 2002 for the Millenium Bouquets Seminar given by Anson Low, AIFD. She was also a student to the German Master of European Designs, Gregor Lersch. Her discipline and style in floral art was also learned from the highest ranking American Floral Designer, JR Nocon, AIFD. She has won as Second Runner-up in the First Andre Awards for Excellence in Floral Design held on June 12, 2003. She is an active member of World Flower Council International and Flower Club Philippines.

2171 Floral Creations has been awarded as the “Best Flowershop” by the National Product Quality Excellence Awards in 2005.

2171 Floral Creations is a full service florist serving Metro Manila area and some of the nearby towns including Metro Davao. Nationwide and Worldwide service is available upon request. Appointment is needed for wedding consultations.

Due to the nature of their services, their business hours vary. However, thier customer service phone line is available from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Monday to Friday and 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays and major Holidays.

Some photos of their flower arrangements:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: 4 J. Escriva Drive, (formerly Amber Drive)
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Philippines
Tel No.: (+632) 637-1140
Email: sales@2171floralcreations.com
Website: http://www.2171floralcreations.com.ph

By bringing in Manila’s most gifted and creative design talent, and by using only the finest products available locally and abroad. Consistently produce floral designs of exceeding beauty for a discriminating clientele. The design philosophy of Flowers & Events™ by Teddy Manuel is simple, elegant and beautiful. Combining floral design principles like colors, texture and balance to achieve original design. Designer at Flowers and Events™ let the flowers speak for themselves and let nature be our guide. Inspirations from natural grace and line of the flowers from fruits, grasses, rocks and mosses creatively combine to create exciting and innovative designs.

Flowers and Events™ was founded by Teddy Manuel with the expertise of his brother Roland Manuel, a gifted floral designers and with consuming entrepreneurial spirits. A business ventures formally launch last 2001 while completing a MBA degree in Ateneo Graduate School of Business. His attention to detail and insisting on the absolutely freshest and most exceptional blossoms are his trademark. Teddy’s artful and beautiful arrangements brighten private homes, hotels, restos, corporate events and parties throughout Manila. Hardly new in the wedding industry but his floral designs already been featured in various publications like METRO Weddings Magazine, Wedding Essential Magazine, MIRROR Magazine and Sense and Style Magazine.

Testimonials:

“Teddy is such a darling!!I love Teddy even on our first meeting because He’s very nice,super machika and knows what He’s doing.super ganda ng bouquet ko.Its made up of burgundy Calla and touch of pink holland roses and tulips while entourage flowers was gerberas and carnations.Sobrang na amazed sila Clarice and Eddie pati si Kenneth para kseng upgraded yun package ko dahil super ganda nya!!Im not exaggerating but lahat nagandahan sa flowers that they cant believe the price.Lahat ng request ko nagawa nya even yun mga last minute request ko na additional flowergirl and offertory flowers with no additional cost.I just dont know kung nabaitan siya sakin kya d na niya pinabayaran..hehehhe!!!!Highly Recommended!!!!!He’s the best!!!we’re so glad we
got him!!” — Camz

“I love teddy manuel, one of my favorites.” — Imee

“Teddy exceeded all my expectations. My entourage raved about their flowers. I have no idea if my flowers look good, but they were fresh. Judging from what the guests told me, I must say that this cheerful florist is the right choice.”– Faye

“The gazebo wasn’t too astonishing. But I think we overlooked this detail. I didn’t give any specifics regarding the flowers for the gazebo..just the swags. The reception hall looked great. The details I asked for was there.” — Joan

“Simple yet elegant. Yun ang bilin ko kay Teddy. The colors of the flowers were followed, ang ganda din ng effect ng tall luminaries. The set up added a certain spark sa event. ang dali nya din kausap.Very lovable. Nagaadjust din sya sa ideas that you have then magsusuggest sya ng babagay na design. He was also on time. at sya mismo yung dumating para mag-ayos sa
event namin.” — Nicole

“I booked Teddy because I saw a nice ranunculus bouquet made by him in a WE magazine. I made it specific that he do exactly the same bouquet for me. He didn’t – but he delivered a more beautiful one. He took out the snap dragons and other fillers to highlight the ranunculus flowers. It was perfect! (but you will notice in the pics that one flower was out of place
- it was due to my carelessness). The vintage look of the bouquet handle matched my classic wedding gown.” — Jane

Here are sample works of Teddy Manuel:

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Flowers & Events™ By Teddy Manuel
Address: Sy-Quia Apartment Unit 114, 2021 M. H. Del Pilar Street, Malate Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 354.1676 / 480. 1719
+63916.554.8993
Email: tmflowersandevents{at}gmail.com / flowersandevents{at}yahoo.com
Website: www.flowersandevents.com.ph

At that time, they were truly blessed to have met Christopher Borela of the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers. Chris has since then patiently guided and trained the group as choirmaster, generously allowing the choir to sing his original arrangements.

As a church choir, CDSC serves regularly during the 4 PM Sunday mass at the UP Parish of the Holy Sacrifice. Recently, its ministry has also included singing during the 5 PM Saturday mass (every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month) at the chapel of the Don Enrique Heights Subdivision along Commonwealth Avenue.

Coro (as CDSC is sometimes called), also sings in various formal and informal gatherings in and out of the parish. Furthermore, the group is fortunate to have worked with other choral conductors and performed in venues such as the Philamlife Theater and the main hall of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The choir also had its share of television appearances, included among them were in the finale of the popular soap “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” of ABS-CBN and an episode on love on “Mel and Joey” of GMA-7.

Coro is a proud member of the Madz Et Al, a network of choirs handled by current and former members and trainees of the Philippine Madrigal Singers.

In the near future, the choir aims to do concert tours as well as participate in various choral competitions and festivals here and abroad.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Our Lady of Pentecost Parish,
12 F. de la Rosa cor. C. Salvador Sts.,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Mobile phone: Jeff 0917-3582718
Email: cdscmail{at}yahoo.com; jcsumalabe{at}yahoo.com
Website: www.facebook.com/corodestacecilia

photo © 2007 Lori | more info (via: Wylio)

Wedding Speeches Tips

1. Make it short and meaningful A good wedding speech is about content not length. Make it short and don’t bore your guests. In some cases, wedding speeches looks like an election campaign and turns the reception into a miting-de-avance.
2. Be positive and gracious Weddings speeches should be gracious and positive. Up to now, I still can’t understand why people always tell the newlyweds not to quarrel. It’s usually a string of “do not this and do not that”. Wedding is supposed to be a joyful moment, any negative vibes are not welcome.
3. Pre Inform the Speakers Inform the people who are going to speak in the reception so that they won’t be surprised and will come to the stage prepared. Sometimes it happens that in the interest of wanting to get a heartfelt speech, couples surprise the speakers. And most often than not, it turns into an equally embarrassing situation either for the speaker or for the couple.
4. Forget the groom’s unsavoury past Best men are often tempted to tell stories about what the groom has done in wicked in the past (usually, together with the best man). Most often than not, it’s for the sake of cracking a joke but usually embarasses the groom. Aside from that, it might offend the bride which may ruin the mood. It’s always advisable to just mention the good side of the groom and stories like when you and the groom got lost in one of your mountain treks. At all cost, stay away from mentioning the groom’s success with other women.
5. Don’t Tell Smutty Stories In an event like this where there is a mixed guest and when some of those present are emotional and sensitive, it is advisable not to tell any cruddy stories. Smutty stories are suited for very private conversations. Besides, there may be clergy and elderly people present who would be shocked.
6. Don’t tell mother-in law jokes
   There will usually be one or two mother-in-laws present and you could spoil the day by offending them. You never know what people will consider funny so it’s safer not to tell such jokes. Again, there are usually a large crowd during reception and jokes like this may not sit well with the mother-in-laws especially in front of a lot of people.
7. Don’t do a Lolit SolisDon’t thank a long list of people on your speech. If there are people to be mentioned they should be woven into the wedding speech by saying something warm-hearted or witty about them. And besides, you might forget mentioning some names that may be taken against you.
8. Never say something that someone else will be saying Check with the couple or with the event organizer what are expected from you to say and what are the limits. If you are acting as a best man or speaking in another capacity, then offer a toast for the couple. Traditionally, the father of the bride toasts the couple. Imagine if all the speakers offer a toast, the couple would already by tipsy and intoxicated by the end of the speeches.
9. It is normal in our culture to thank our suppliers during the speech. However, it will unnecessarily extend your speech. Take note that they are paid to do their job. If you feel that they did a good job, send them thank you letters or recommend them later to your friends. Your speech is not the best time to thank them. A more private conversation is more appropriate.
10. Be careful on mentioning deceased family member. Some people might still find it hard to keep from being emotional and sorrowful when remembering a lost love ones. It could ruin an otherwise happy and cheerful day.

photo © 2008 Andrea Peverali | more info (via: Wylio)

The management of Batis Asul is now being handled by the second generation who grw up absorbing the “foodies’ lifestyle”. Food and Beverage is headed by Lynette Lansang Kottis- she is graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at the University of the Philippines in Diliman and has worked for Marriot’s Hotel in San Francisco, Sales & Marketing, and Metro Manila & Out of Town Operations handled by Jun Cruz, a graduate of De La Salle University who took up AB Psychology. Under these departments is a roster of more than 70 employees. Just like the management, most of theses personnel- chefs, waiters and staff are members of the second and third generation, their fathers and/or mothers worked for Batis Asul during their time, thus we can boast of trust, quality, and total team work.

Here are sample set up of Batis Asul:

FOR RESERVATIONS:
Batis Asul Catering
Address: 83 Gen. Segundo St., Heroes Hill, QC
Tel Nos. : 371.8711; 371.8381; 410.8568
Mobile: 0917.8122106; 0920.9061378
Email: juncruz[at]batisasul.net
batisasul[at]yahoo.com
Website: www.batisasul.net