(MANILA BULLETIN) - When Gretchen Montelibano, 29, raised her hand to show her pink leather-bound Bible for Cebu Pacific's in-flight 'Bring Me' game, she thought she had just won a CD organizer.
She got an engagement ring instead.
Unknown to the lovely lady, her boyfriend of one year and six months Francis "Kiko" Torno III had everything set-up: a wedding proposal 37,000 feet above sea level. [MORE...]
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22 FEBRUAURY 2007 Edibe Table Centerpieces!
Just last week, we saw this interesting product posted in the W@W Classified Ads. While flowers and candles are typically the centerpiece of choice for your guest tables at the reception, an arrangement of chocolate-coated strawberries sounds more interesting! It could be a perfect tummy tickler for wedding guests to bout their hunger pangs while waiting for buffet station to open. Check it out.
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21 FEBRUAURY 2007 Mass swamp wedding marks Valentine's Day in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (AFP) - Standing ankle-deep in swamp mud, couples have wed in an unusual Valentine's Day ceremony on this western Philippine island, that marked their commitment to the environment. The 100 barefoot couples, dressed in white, stood in the swamp facing the sea and exchanged vows in a ceremony officiated by the city mayor. [MORE...]
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20 FEBRUARY 2007 Lea Salonga's "Two Words"
Included in Lea Salonga's latest album -- Inspired -- is her official wedding song "Two Words." The Broadway star first sung the song in her wedding back in January of 2004 as she serenaded her groom -- Robert Chen -- just before reciting her vows. Composed by Louie Ocampo and penned by Freddie Santos as a wedding gift to the couple, the album version was arranged by her brother, Gerard Salonga. Inspired is currently available in record bars and can be pre-ordered now via Amazon (release date on Thursday: Feb. 22). Hear the song and read its lyrics below.
TWO WORDS (music by Louie Ocampo, lyrics by Freddie Santos)
In a while, in a word
Every moment now returns
For a while, seen or heard
How each mem'ry softly burns
Facing you who brings me new tomorrows
I thank God for yesterdays
How they led me to this very hour
How they led me to this place
Every touch, every smile you have given me in care
Keeping heart, always I'll now be treasuring everywhere
And if life should come to just one question
Do I hold each moment true?
No trace of sadness, always with gladness
'I DO'
Now a song that speaks of now and ever
Beckons me to someone new
Uexpected, unexplored, unseen
Filled with promise coming through
In a while, in a word
You and I forever changed
Love so clear, never blurred
Has me feeling wondrous, strange
And if life should come to just one question
Do I face each moment true?
No trace of sadness, always with gladness
'I DO'
Never with sadness, always with gladness
'I DO'
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19 FEBRUAURY 2007 Winners' List!
(from About Weddings - 02.17.07) Filipinos are still the world's best kissers. The Filipinos once again made history as 6,124 couples kissed and won back (pending official confirmation from) the Guinness World Record™ of Most Couples Kissing. During the recently held Close-Up Lovapalooza, the country's biggest Valentine celebration, thousands of Filipinos locked lips not only to proclaim their undying love but also to reclaim the pride that the Filipinos lost to Hungary in 2005.
Thank you to all those who participated in our "Kissing By the Bay" promo. Congratulations to the first 50 voters who will each get a kissing kit from Close-Up. Please call Sarah Primicias at 450.7099 for details on how to claim your prize. See the list of winners here.
Have you already ordered your flowers for today? How many? What color? Some say flowers speak a thousand words, but what do they say exactly? We will again share with all men out there the meaning and language of flowers so that they will be guided about their choice of blooms they'll give their significant other later. Say it with flowers and have a romantic Valentine's Day!
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13 FEBRUAURY 2007 RealiTV knocks!
QTV-11 will launch a new show featuring engaged couples this March 2007. Soon-to-weds interested to join this Reality Show can download the application form and e-mail completed form to herecomesthebride@gmanetwork.com. Deadline for submission of is on Thrusday (Feb. 15). A Dream Wedding courtesy of QTV-11 awaits the winning couple! Best of luck! ;-)
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12 FEBRUAURY 2007 Double Take!
Another Pinoy wedding supplier wins an international recognition! Ariel Javelosa wins two Accolades of Excellence from the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) 2006 8x10 Second Half Print Competition. Designed to recognize outstanding work of wedding and portrait photographers, the event was held in Sta. Monica, California late last year. Ariel's "A Walk Down the Aisle" and "A Little Late, A Little Rain" each received a special honor in the Wedding Photojournalism category. View the winning photographs below.
"A Walk Down the Aisle"
"A Little Late, A Little Rain"
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11 FEBRUAURY 2007 Ain't it Super?!
The Weddings & Debuts 2007 fair has tied up with SuperAds to come up with a special wedding edition for their Feb. 28 issue (release date is Feb 15). Interested wedding suppliers (exhibitors and non-exhibitors alike) may still place an ad for the said issue until Monday (Feb. 12). For further details, you may get in touch directly with Chris Cancio of Super Ads at 628.1467 or 0918.3203954. Soon-to-weds could get a FREE copy when they visit the event on Feb. 16-18 at the SM Megatrade Hall. Simply Pre-Register to this event get in for free!
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09 FEBRUAURY 2007 Code Red!
Things you need to know for tomorrow's red-letter day. Dress Code: wear something RED so that you’ll be allowed to enter the Lovapalooza Kissing Pit. As the venue is along the bay area with (presumably) nippy night breeze, consider bringing a jacket or something to keep you warm just in case; hugs from your honey might help too. For security reasons, backpacks and big bags will NOT be allowed so pack light or leave the non-essentials in your car. Ready take back the world record? Print and fill-up this Registration Form and bring it to the event for a hassle-free access! Those visiting the "Romancing the Bay" bridal fair may also get the form at the About Weddings booth. See yah!
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07 FEBRUAURY 2007 Click, Shoot & Suck Kiss!
Who haven't seen wall backdrops in award shows where famous celebrities had their photos taken? In CloseUp's Lovapalooza this Saturday, Manila Bulletin's About Weddings had a photo wall like that especially made for couples daring enough to kiss and pose for their own celebrity-moment! Visit the About Weddings booth at the Lovapalooza and strike your most creative kissing pose and you just might see it print the next About Weddings edition! Couples in two winning photos will win P5,000 and 'kissing kits' from CloseUp. Grab your partner and practice now! =)
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06 FEBRUAURY 2007 Here's a proposition...
HEY GUYS! Are you preparing to propose to your girlfriend this month? Do you want to show the world how much you love her? Or have you already proposed and want to do it all over again? Drop an email via aboutweddings@gmail.com on or before February 8, 2007 (that's tomorrow!), and you could win the chance to propose to her onstage at the Lovapalooza this Saturday night! Winners who make successful proposals during Lovapalooza will have their wedding announcements published in the next edition of About Weddings. To read more about this kissing event, click here.
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05 FEBRUAURY 2007 A Bridal Fair by the Bay!
Couples have another reason to take their romance by the bay this weekend. "Romancing the Bay", a bridal and debut fair, will be held at the modern and spacious 1 Esplanade on February 10 and 11.
This fantastic new venue located just alongside SM Mall of Asia is set against the backdrop of the famous Manila Bay, is the truly a perfect venue for events of any type the whole year-round. With its uniquely modern architectural design, 1 Esplanade boasts of a space which can comfortably accommodate up to a thousand people at any one time in its two airconditioned halls. Moreover, separate events or functions can be simultaneously held successfully and with ease because of the remarkable construction of the interior of the place and its state-of-the-art conference and banqueting facilities. Readily accessible from anywhere in the metropolis, and with convenient parking and superior customer service, 1 Esplanade is the ideal place for celebrating weddings and debuts.
Take a glimpse of 1 Esplanade in a grand wedding and debut fair as the best suppliers showcase their expertise. If you're planning to visit the bridal event, simply pre-register for a FREE entrance.
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03 FEBRUAURY 2007 Vote & be counted!
Three couples, three kisses by the bay, three photographs. Let us know which one is your favorite and you could be one of two winners to take home a one-year supply of Close Up products. The winning photographer and couple will also get to take home P 5,000 each, and it's all up to you! You simply have to email your choice on or before Feb. 8. See the details of each photograph up close and vote!
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