Archive for the ‘Elsewhere’ Category

A Do-It-Yourself Prenup Shoot!
Monday, March 19th, 2012

We got an email from a Chinoy couple based in the UK who did their own prenup pictorial.  They didn’t just style the shoot, but they literally called the shots (with the help of a tripod, of course!).  Here’s what their note said . . .

Hi W@W! My groom and I are Tsinoy currently living and working in England. Both of us are aspiring photographers. We had a DIY e-session here for our shabby chic vintage wedding in May to be held in the Philippines. I am just wondering whether you would be interested to see them and hopefully gets featured.

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Both Irvin + Charisse are into photography. They do have plans getting into events photography, and they’re just giddy to be the first couple in their own portfolio.


2 Pinoy Photographers included in “Asia Top 30 Photographers”
Saturday, February 4th, 2012

We are proud to announce that two Filipino wedding photographers are part of “Asia Top 30 Photographers” list by Signature Weddings Magazine (circulated in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and Hong Kong) in its Photography Issue.

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Aside from the two Pinoy Photographers, Signature Weddings’ Top 30 list includes twelve from Malaysia, seven from Singapore, four from Hong Kong, and four from Indonesia.

To get to know the talented Filipino artists who made in the list, click on the cover image. :)


Countdown to Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding
Monday, April 18th, 2011

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The marketing/communications arm of TLC Southeast Asia sent W@W an email with its special programming schedule (dubbed as “Royal Wedding Week”) counting down to the much awaited Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and we are happy to share it with our readers.

With the venue chosen, the wedding invites sent out to a super VIP guest list, and the royal wedding date fast approaching, the wait is finally coming to an end!

Witness the highly awaited royal nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton when TLC kicks off a week of exclusive programming centered on the royal family and the wedding, beginning Monday, April 25, in a lead up to the wedding day on Friday, April 29. Please refer below to the programme lineup for airing details.

Charles and Di: Once Upon a Time
premieres Monday, April 25 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

Relive the most-watched wedding of the 20th century—one billion people, all glued to the television on July 29, 1981, as Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. This two-hour special takes viewers back to that very day, replaying the memorable romantic moments as well as fascinating, never-seen-before footage. From the quirky to the queenly, poptoid graphics on screen reveal little-known facts and behind-the-scenes trivia about what made this a fairytale wedding come true.

Royally Astounding: 30 Defining Days of the Monarchy
premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

This compelling documentary holds up a magnifying glass to 30 days in the life of the royal family over the last 30 years. How did the British Monarchy learn from the mistakes made back in 1981 to ensure the mismatch of Charles and Diana would not be repeated in 2011 with William and Kate? We count the 30 key dates—good and bad—that enabled a many-centuries-old institution to “Keep Calm and Carry On.”

Wild About Prince Harry
premieres Wednesday, April 27 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

With his brother William about to tie the knot, Prince Harry, at 26, takes over the top spot on the list of the world’s most eligible bachelors. This hour-long special seeks to answer the question of just how did a teen—so troubled after his mother’s death—manage to transform himself into a war hero, a charity campaigner, and a royal pin-up worthy of best man status?

Making of a Royal Wedding
premieres Thursday, April 28 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

What does it take to pull off a once in a lifetime event? This hour-long special brings audiences inside some of the amazing choreography of logistics and details that go into preparing for the wedding of the century.

From security to dresses, from maintenance to meals, we’ll catch up with the tailors, photographers, artisans, vendors and even wedding guests as they all get ready for the Big Day.

Extreme Royal Collections
premieres Thursday, April 28 at 2200 hrs (10:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

Meet the most avid royal collectors from around the world! In the UK, squeeze into Margaret’s home where, after 30 years of non-stop collecting, she lives proudly surrounded by 10,000 plates, cups, spoons, and figurines in an amazing world of regal clutter. In Australia, rub shoulders with Janet and Philip, a couple who regularly open their doors to tour bus parties for tea and a tour of their royal bounty. And in the US, get a glimpse of the glamorous world of Pat, a high-end collector whose haul of royal collectables includes some of Princess Diana’s dazzling gowns.

Countdown to the Royal Wedding
premieres Friday, April 29 at 1500 hrs (3:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

Royal experts and beloved Say Yes to the Dress star Randy Fenoli host a roundtable discussion from the UK, New York and beyond to bring viewers up to speed on everything they need to know for the big day.

Live Royal Wedding coverage
premieres Friday, April 29 at 1700 hrs (5:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)

Join Clinton Kelly of What Not To Wear, Randy Fenoli of “Say Yes to the Dress”, and entertainment correspondent Amanda Byram, who will be bringing you the day’s events in a special version of the live coverage exclusive to TLC.


Bishops’ marriage website gaining popularity
Friday, February 4th, 2011

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(via catholicsentinel.org) The popularity of the U.S. bishops’ website for strengthening and supporting marriage, foryourmarriage.org, continued to grow in 2010. According to a report from Google Analytics, the website received nearly half a million visits, a 23-percent increase over 2009.

The website offers practical information and resources for married and engaged couples and people in serious dating relationships. In addition to articles on all stages of married life, the website features a daily marriage tip, blogs, quizzes, book reviews, and marriage in the news.

The report found that articles on preparing for a Catholic wedding are especially popular. For Your Marriage has extensive resources for engaged couples, including the texts of suggested wedding readings and commentaries. It also offers information about music, ceremony options, interfaith marriages, and “Ten Tips” for planning a memorable wedding.

According to the report, visitors came from 213 countries or territories. Significant numbers came from the United Kingdom, Australia, the Philippines and India. Visitors from Ireland increased 500 percent over 2009.

The For Your Marriage website was launched in 2007 as part of the Bishops’ National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage. Strengthening marriage and family life is one of the USCCB’s five priorities.


W@Wsg rocks!
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

W@WsgW@Wsg is a community of Filipino soon-to-weds and newlyweds based in Singapore.

Last January 14,  a mini-EB was organized at Starbucks Raffles Place in City Hall for them to finally see the faces behind the emails.  But when the original venue proved to be small for the turnout, they moved to a bigger venue (New York New York in CityLink Mall), essentially turning the mini-EB into a Mega EB.

The SG-based W@Wies exchanged tips and stories about their wedding preps.  Those who have recently gotten married shared feedback about their chosen wedding suppliers.

A favorite photo of ours was this collage of the W@Wies showing off their respective engagement rings.

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from left to right, top to bottom: Joanna, Cathy, Nicky, Donna, Analyn, Rona, Sugar, Russel, Jeddah, Kathy, Laarni, and Maan

More photos from this EB of W@Wies in Singapore are posted here.

Mabuhay ang W@Wsg!