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.

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.

This complete wedding guidebook provides a quick and easy explanation on how to properly plan and execute one’s matrimonial date DIY-style while avoiding the many pitfalls and mistakes of ill-planned weddings. This great reference book contains questions to ask wedding suppliers, practical advice and checklist of activities to make everything runs smoothly.

“Your Wedding Handy Guidebook” - by pioneering events planner, Rita Neri -  is published by Anvil Publishing Inc. and currently available in National Bookstore with affordable retail price of Php295.00.  It is also available online via Anvil’s website.

For inquiries, contact Ms. Angie at 893-0534/0920-920-9615 or email info@ritanereventplanners.com.

We almost missed posting about this real-life wedding. Their story was emailed to us by Jasmine Mendiola who was the make-up artist in the said wedding.  The excerpt below is from an article of the same title:

(via Phil. Star) As Rocky (Ramon Miguel B. Abaño) and Sarah (Sarah Amelyn G. Bautista) exchanged “I dos” last January 22, they not only shared their vows in front of families and friends, they shared their thoughts and words on love and life with their first co-authored book, “Under the January Moon“ (published by Central Books Publishing). The book, given as a wedding souvenir to their guests, is a collection of prose and poetry written by them throughout the years. [READ MORE….]

(photo by Bobby delos Santos for Redfox Photography)

from the bride: Our wedding was a Prose & Poetry-themed wedding cum book launch cum fundraising project. My husband and I launched our first co-authored book entitled “Under the January Moon.” We gave the books to our guests as souvenirs. At the same time, the guests were encouraged to buy a book for a friend and the whole amount goes to two institutions here in our country that focus on the development of children in depressed communities: one is SAGIP (Sagipin ang Galing, Isip at Pangrap), a child & youth development program of Gawad Kalinga (means “to give care”); and the other one is Santa Maria Eufrasia Daycare Center, a school in the mountains of Sariaya, Quezon, practicing the Waldorf teaching method. Donations were made under the name of the donor guest. This advocacy angle of our wedding was our way of doing our share in making the world a little bit brighter for children. It’s our lifetime commitment to love not just each other but those who are in need.

 Bravo Rocky & Sarah!

Get the latest editions of Bride’s Yellow Pages (2011 Edition) and The W@W Wedding Primer this coming weekend (May 28 & 29) at the Power Wedding Bridal Fair at the Rockwell Tent.

To get in to the event for free, pre-register here. Upon your online registration, please print a copy of the EVENT PASS and present this pass at the Registration Counter. That’s also where you’d secure your copy of BYP and Primer (of course, offer is good while supplies last).

(PRESS RELEASE) The Filipino bride has evolved over the years to include not only time honored traditions but also out-of-the-box global ideas into her once-in-a-lifetime original and carefully planned wedding celebration. She is both chic and classic, both unique and beautiful, and most of all, both trendy and traditional. Indeed, the Filipina bride is a wonderful combination of the best of the past and the present.

It’s this combination of all of aspects of being a modern Filipina bride that Metro Weddings celebrates in its latest issue out this May. The stunning issue takes the best of the traditional Filipino wedding celebrations and combines them with beautiful modern elements for a look that is the best of both worlds and the perfect “marriage” of both the past and the present.

Brides planning their special day who want to celebrate their local cultural traditions with modern global flair should definitely not miss this special issue jam packed with ideas and inspirations for every kind of celebration. See stunning Philippine bridal couture from the best wedding designers in the industry using classic Philippine fabrics such as piña and lace coupled with stunning modern cuts and glamorous accessories. Plus, for those brides who want to prepare something special for their best girls, Metro Weddings has put together a stunning collection of bridesmaids gowns they are sure to not only shine in on the wedding day, but to also don again and again long after the celebration.

Filipina brides can also enjoy pages and pages of breathtaking table setups and cake ideas from the top suppliers in the industry. See traditional local materials like capiz, pearls, and beautiful local blooms shine in a series of table designs and styling for both classic celebrations and delightfully trendy affairs. And the inspiration is not for the bride alone, bridesmaids and best friends can take a page from gorgeous bridal shower ideas and setups for the perfect pre-wedding celebration that is sure to be remembered by everyone.

And that’s not all, in addition to a visual feast of ideas and inspirations, the latest issue is also full of must-read articles and information every bride should have including articles on everything required to change name post ceremony, the ins and outs of the new trend of prenup wedding videography, and a step-by-step breakdown of the fine art of table styling by sought after stylists Zenas Pineda and Teddy Manuel.

There is so much to enjoy in the latest issue of Metro Weddings. Alongside, gorgeous dresses, beautiful table designs, and informative articles, brides-to-be can also enjoy romantic stories from celebrity brides Rachel Alejandro and Champagne Morales who share their wedding hopes and dream in an exclusive pre-wedding photo session with top wedding photographer Pat Dy. They can get great wedding inspiration from these blooming brides as well as from Metro Weddings’ stunning cover girls Rissa Mananquil and Joey Mead. Indeed, for a Modern Filipiniana themed issue, who better to grace the cover than two of the country’s most traditionally beautiful and modernly fabulous faces in the fashion industry? See Rissa and Joey model edgy modern Filipiniana gowns in a gorgeous fashion editorial and read how these two beautiful brides found true love and happily ever after.

With so much information, exclusive stories, and pages and pages of visual inspiration, this issue is one no bride should be without. For everyone planning their special event, be sure not to miss the celebration of Modern Filipiniana in the latest issue of Metro Weddings!