The Wedding Planner

We're now officially just a year and close to a month away from the big day. Nothing's set in stone yet, but we are definitely pushing for December 1, 2012 (save the date, just in case you receive an invite-- if not, sa bahay na lang tayo mag inuman).

Originally posted on November 7, 2011 on angelvelasco.multiply.com

And since my beautiful and forever blossoming fiancee doesn't share the same country code, I find myself having to take care of the little details and nearly stressing myself out over it. In my last post, I've mentioned that we're looking for Wedding Planners to help us out. But given the fact that I enjoy dishes more when I cook it and that we're on a rather tight/ fixed budget, I'll forego that option and keep it on my back pocket-- for now. I'm giving myself until March to figure things out and check if I can handle it or not.

Good thing one of my friends, Kim, is getting married this January so I can always check and compare notes. She chose to get a wedding planner which makes the whole thing a lot easier, and I can definitely see that they're bound to have a great wedding next year.

Anyhow, here's my checklist of sorts:

1. Church

2. Venue

3. Caterer

4. Couturier

5. Jeweler

Of the five, I've already pinned down a possible venue which has gotten the approval of my bride. Sucks that I have to place the down payment this early though, but better late than never right?

As for the church, we've come up with two to three options that are close to the venue. We originally wanted to celebrate our union at our Alma Mater, the University of Santo Tomas, but it's just a tad bit too far from the venue and I don't want to put anything to risk-- given the fact that UST Espana- Quezon Avenue is easily flooded by 30-minutes worth of rain (not even a storm).

Caterer, well, the venue only has about six or seven accredited ones which sucks like hell. There's even an impostor in there, hopefully the hotel that I work for is able to accomplish whatever is needed so I could bring our team over (I trust our product 100%).

How much should we spend on gowns? Barongs? Honestly, I want to be as comfortable as possible. I look good in a suit (because it has shoulder pads that make me look bigger), but given the venue, I don't want to be sweating in a three piece suit. Hell naw.

Barong? Yeah, I'll go with a barong then. Traditional right?

What else am I missing? Should we get pigeons/ doves too? :/