Wedding

Say “I do” like a queen

Say “I do” like a queen

Marriott Manila recently staged another edition of its annual “Marry Me at Marriott” fashion event, featuring the breathtaking and fairytale-like creations of Filipino fashion designers Jaggy Glarino, Val Taguba, Rhett Eala, Ezra Santos, Jezelle Amorado and Albert Andrada. Text and photos by Ma. Angelica Demegillo The annual “Marry Me at…
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Wedding bells will be ringing at this bayside hotel

Wedding bells will be ringing at this bayside hotel

Conrad Manila is all set to welcome would-be couples to “Inspired Beginnings,” the fourth edition of its much-awaited wedding showcase highlighting the hotel’s ballrooms and events spaces, tailored packages and some of the wedding industry’s premier and up-and-coming names, from June 19 to 20.   Time to plan the wedding of…
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Inside Rep. Charlie and China Cojuangco’s pre-church wedding dinner

Inside Rep. Charlie and China Cojuangco’s pre-church wedding dinner

Tarlac First District Rep. Charlie Cojuangco and wife China Jocson-Cojuangco celebrated their upcoming church wedding through an intimate dinner attended by a few close friends. The two are set to say their “I dos” once more in October  — this time in front of the altar. Rep. Charlie & China Cojuangco…
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Just add flowers

Just add flowers

Some men bring bouquets on special occasions. Events stylist Dave Sandoval, on the other hand, brings roomfuls of flowers to make any occasion even more special. By Maan D'Asis Pamaran Nothing livens up a room quite like a beautiful flower arrangement. It is pixie dust to the decor, the final…
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Top fashion designers join The Peninsula Manila’s June wedding event

Top fashion designers join The Peninsula Manila’s June wedding event

This year marks 42 years since The Peninsula Manila hosted its first wedding reception. To celebrate this milestone event, the hotel is partnering with industry leader Rita Neri Event Planners, in addition to other leaders of the Philippine wedding industry, for a special event dubbed “Weddings at The Peninsula 2018,” June…
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Filipino brides now more open to off-the-rack wedding dresses

Filipino brides now more open to off-the-rack wedding dresses

The Philippine representative of Rosa Clara, the Barcelona-based Spanish brand, cites a number of reasons why today’s brides and even debutantes are favoring ready-to-wear over made-to-order gowns and dresses.  Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara In a country where weddings are a big thing, it would seem unthinkable for…
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Miguel’s Steph to Happiness

Miguel’s Steph to Happiness

College sweethearts Miguel Abellada and Stephanie Yap tied the knot last November at the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Newport City. The reception was held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom where several hundred relatives, friends and personalities attended to partake in a simple yet elegant dinner.…
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