Santuario de San Antonio was built by the Franciscans when their original church in Intramuros of Manila, was ruined by the ravages caused by World War II towards its end. As soon as the new santuario or sanctuary was constructed, a statue of Saint Anthony was transferred from the original church in Intramuros, which managed to resist the bombing effect of the war.

Photo by John Mateos Ong
Highly revered and esteemed by the society, Santuario de San Antonio hosts a number of social and religious occasions like christenings, weddings and …

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Jay Contreras – Sarah Abad Wedding
Ceremony : Paco Cemetery
Wedding Date : February 12, 2009
Jay Contreras lead vocalist of the band Kamikaze recently tie the knot with the beautiful and former child actress Sarah Abad(Kaye Abad’s sister). Unlike any other wedding ceremony, their wedding is very unique. Here are some glimpse of their wedding.
Photo: Mango Red
Edwin Tuyay
Make up: Madge Lejano
Hair : (Felicity Son + Joel Estrelles of theMakeUpStudio)
Coordinator: Evens Events

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February 06, 2009, MANILA – As it makes its debut in the Philippines, the Martha Stewart Bridal Fair brings together more than 70 of the country’s most illustrious and well respected names in weddings. On March 28 and 29, the World Trade Center’s 2,766 sqm East Pavilion transforms into a wedding wonderland for couples getting ready to exchange “I do’s.”
The two-day grand display of anything and everything related to walking down the aisle promises soon-to-weds fresh ideas on how to make their special day truly one of a kind. …

Christmas wedding theme is common as many couples find Holiday season the perfect time to tie the knot. Getting married during this season is also fun and economical since churches and reception areas are already decorated with traditional decor that goes well with the Christmas theme wedding.
Here are some tips and ideas for a Christmas Theme Wedding

Check with your church beforehand because they may already have decorated for christmas. If not, try christmas lights wrapped in tulle or white ribbon. This will give a snowy, romantic effect. Other option …

Getting engaged and planning a wedding brings with it an attack of etiquette questions. Steer through the confusion with some wedding etiquette guide.
Bridal Shower Etiquette
Let your sister or a bridesmaid host your bridal shower. It is appropriate if you give her a list of female friends. Don’t invite everyone you know just because you want to receive more gifts.
Wedding Announcement
Announce your upcoming wedding in the local newspaper and supply a casual photo of the two of you. Keep the announcement of your engagement short.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Send …

Color plays a very important role in buying a wedding gown for any bride. In the western culture, popularity of white wedding gown is such that very few brides think of walking down the aisle in any other color. Even though the color white needs a lot of maintenance, the overall demand for white wedding gowns still surpasses that of other colored wedding gowns.
Today, wearing colored wedding gowns is becoming a trend already. It is not only socially acceptable to incorporate color into your gown design, but quite often …

A fan of love and romance, Jasmine Mendiola takes another notch in making each girl’s dream into a reality…to be radiantly beautiful in her big day. A once in a lifetime experience where all eyes and hearts should be hers.
Enhance your natural beauty with Jasmine’s artistic skill on human skin. Be one of the blushing brides everyone is talking about.
Rates: (Prices are subject to change)
Bridal Package P15,000
Bride & Groom + 2 female heads
Inclusive of either 1) a customized hairpiece & touch up kit; or 2) retouch at …

The Cheska Garcia and Doug Kramer love story began when they first met at Boracay way back in 2003. What started out as friendship blossomed into something more special three months after they first met. Now, after 5 years of being sweethearts they have decided to get married
Venue : Blue Leaf
Wedding Date : October 9, 2008
Gown: Puey Quinones
Makeup: Juan Sarte
Wedding Planner: Chinkie Uy-Agregado
Photographer: Chito Vecina
Videographer: Jason Magbanua
Below is the video prepared by Jason Magbanua, one of the top wedding videographers in the Philippines.

Cheska and …