31 MAY 2006
Citibank PayLite-By-Check offers Payment Convenience for Soon-to-Weds
(PRESS RELEASE) While having the perfect wedding is the dream of many couples, a major challenge for some is managing expenses associated with the traditional big day. In response to this, Citibank has launched the PayLite-By-Check service that provides more flexibility and ease-of-payment for couples managing their wedding budgets. As a special introductory offer, cardholders can enjoy 1.3% monthly add-on rate for 12 months valid until June 30, 2006 only. [MORE]
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30 MAY 2006 Lovie Dovies!
In one W@Wie wedding (Con & Nel's) held last Saturday, we heard an amusing thing happened. While Karl (of Fotogra Weddings) was shooting the newlyweds for their Dove Release, one landed on his head. Soonafter, the other followed. SWEEEET! Read Karl's personal account about this experience. The great thing is, the incident was captured on video by the Threelogy boys and it's now ready for everyone to see. (Note: No animals were harmed during the coverage of this weddiing. =)
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26 MAY 2006 Wedding Ad Series: BMW 3 Series Convertible
(For mature audience) The groom is running late and hurriedly drives himself to the church in his BMW 3 Series Convertible through the streets of Florence, Italy. On his way, four gorgeous hot women drop their lacy undergarments from their balcony which the man ducked away from and avoided successfully. Talk about focus and loyalty! The music scoring reminds of the movie "The Godfather" with the bride's dad looking like the mafia head. Watch the TVC here below and see the range of emotion the "dadfather" showed: from being displeased, then relieved, and finally, very suspicious.
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25 MAY 2006 Wedding Ad Series: Where's the Wedding Ring?
(For mature audience) This ad is about the wedding ring that the Best Man misplaced. We won't mention which product this is about since it would giveaway the plot. The good news here is that he was able to locate it eventually; the bad news is, the bride walked out crying. View the video below to find out why....
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24 MAY 2006 Wedding Ad Series: Slim-Fast Wedding Campaign
This set has been featured in numerous blogs before but its worth mentioning again. The Slim-Fast Wedding Campaign is a series of three print ads which featured unique caketoppers in humorous, one-of-a-kind 'poses'. The ad series came out in 2001 and won for its agency numerous accolades including the Clio (the advertising industry's Oscars). The campaign's tagline goes: "Need to loose a little wight before your wedding?"
Click the three ads below to enlarge
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23 MAY 2006 Wedding Ad Series: Need a Lawyer?
Before the wedding month of June comes in full swing, we take a break to take a look at some funny wedding ads of various consumer products. We start of with this international ad for Yellow Pages. May this serve as a subliminal reminder that the deadline for ad submission for the 2006-07 edition of our Bride's Yellow Pages is on June 15 (how's that for a segue? hehehe). Anyway, you can view the ad below.
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20 MAY 2006 Book Launch: "Caked in Sugar"
Penk Ching and Shen Ratilla of Pastry Bin will soon be launching a 161-page publishing confection called "Caked in Sugar." The book serves as a visual recollection of the sisters' favorite cake designs throughout their 20-year career. Feast on this printed eye candy as they lend a surprising new spin to sugar art. Congratulations, Penk & Shen!
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17 MAY 2006 The Bayanihan Spirit - W@Wies' Style!
Since the W@Wies develop some form of sisterhood within the group, it's understandable that some would physically help the others during their actual wedding day. That's just how our community works. Take the W@Wie-Volunteer OTD (on-the-day) Coordinators for instance. Here's how they've described themselves: "...we were all budget-strapped W@Wies who had no moola left for wedding coordinators, even OTD lang. Think about it: the 12k-15k one can spend on OTD coordination would be better spent on giveaways, accessories or even as a nest egg for the newlyweds. Hindi naman sa barat, practical lang po."Get to know more about them.
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15 MAY 2006 Beware: Awards for Sale!
Would just like to issue this warning to all wedding suppliers to be suspicious of certain "consumer awards" sent by fax citing that your company is "No. 1" or has been accorded the "Seal of Excellence." There's usually a follow-up call asking if you accept the award, BUT "accepting" means you have to shell out some cash to claim the actual trophy. No, you're not buying the award (yeah right!). They'll say it's for advertising/marketing in their souvenir program and stuff. We should know. We almost fell to their ploy the fist time we got such a fax and even announced the "accolade" with everyone. Sheesh! There's a current thread in the W@Wsdg about this scam. You may also read the same experience of Veluz as posted in her blog.
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10 MAY 2006 Who says Family Planning seminar is boring?!
In order to secure a Philippine Marriage License, soon-to-weds have to sit-through hours to attend the Pre-Marital & Family Planning Seminar at the city hall. Sounds pretty boring, right? Well, maybe not especially once you read this personal account of Benito Sj Vergara which he posted in his blog almost three years ago. Read his entry and we promise you'll be definitely be entertained (Disclaimer: Adult content. Graphic description. Not for the squeamish.)!
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09 MAY 2006 Monique Lhuillier dresses up another Pop Icon!
This June, Monique Lhuillier - US-based Filipina designer famed for her classic silhouettes and contemporary touches - designs the Monique LhuillierT Bride Barbie® doll with a glamorous sense of style. Next month, Barbie's name will be added to the long list of stylish and noteworthy women who have worn Monique Lhuillier's unique dresses down the aisle that includes Alicia Silverstone, Lea Salonga, Natalie Imbruglia and Britney Spears. "Barbie doll has been a cherished fashion phenomenon for more than four decades, so it was exciting to be able to dress her in one of my signature gowns" said Monique. "I chose a design for Barbie that is modern and stylish while maintaining a traditional sense of romantic sentimentality." [MORE]
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08 MAY 2006 To Have & To Hold: The Story Behind the Wedding Song
In our column last March, we mentioned that we haven't heard of any OPM wedding song in recent years. In the few weeks that came after, there was a buzz about this one particular wedding song which has been written especially for Raymart Santiago & Claudine Barretto's wedding by multi-awarded songwriter, Trina Belamide. [MORE]
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06 MAY 2006 Raymart & Claudine's Dream Team!
Today's edition of About Weddings features the suppliers of this "Wedding of the Year!" To those who can't get enough of this celebrity wedding, grab the May 6 issue of The Manila Bulletin today and read about this and more in About Weddings!
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01 MAY 2006 Church experts tell brides:
No backless gowns, please
(excerpt from Inquirer) BRIDES are again reminded to keep those backless and spaghetti strapped gowns out of the altar. Church experts who gathered last week to discuss the liturgy of marriage all agreed that before couples can say their "I do's," they would have to be reminded of some do's and don'ts in weddings. And this includes fashion. "The sacred character of the liturgy of marriage requires corresponding modesty in the attire of the bride and the bridal entourage and in the choice of songs, which should be liturgically appropriate," according to part of the five-point statement on the results of Liturgy Week meeting on April 24-27. [READ MORE]
