The Perfect June Wedding

Bal and Flor Wedding
Photography by:
Paloma Photography

June has been traditionally believed as the most popular month for weddings.

The history of weddings being celebrated on June started as far back as the Roman times when the people believed in the Roman gods and goddesses. The people then celebrated Juno, wife of Jupiter and the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and believed she would bring fortune and happiness to those who will be married on her month. More importantly in countries located far above the equator, June also signified the start of warm season. Getting married during those time would mean that children conceived by these unions would be born on the next spring. The probability of life would be greater for the baby.

In the Philippines, June would be the end of the summer season where the weather will not be too hot as it welcomes the season of rains. While you can opt for an outdoor wedding  like a garden venue for your reception, be wary of the weather. Rain may come and it is best that you provide tents to avoid getting wet. Flowers abundant during this month are lilies, daisies, carnations and roses. Popular colors are yellow, green, pink and lilac.Be aware also that the weather may turn cool so it is best to have fashionable wraps for the bride and her bridesmaids. More importantly, wear something you're comfortable with. Serve a wedding buffet that offers hot and cold items. Don't forget to incorporate seasonal fruits and cool wedding cocktails.

To perfectly execute your dream June wedding, you can ask wedding professionals to help you out. Here's a list of the newest members of Kasal.com's family of wedding suppliers:

The Philippine's Korean-style One-Stop Indoor Wedding Studio, Studio Namu, boasts 15 different rooms with more than 50 settings for couples to choose from.
Wedding Supplier: Studio Namu
Category: Wedding Photographer in Metro Manila
See Studio Namu's wedding photo gallery>>

F. Topico Mayuga Photography is one of Metro Manila's promising wedding photographer. With office located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, F. Topico Mayuga Photography provides wedding photo services for every couple for their most special day, their wedding day.
Wedding Supplier: F. Topico Mayuga Photography
Category: Wedding Photographer in Metro Manila
See F. Topico Mayuga's wedding photo gallery>>

Diana Santos is a Manila-based bridal makeup artist specializing in weddings, media, print and fashion. She offers a pleasant and specialized service tailored to your unique skin tone and complexion to have you looking your best.
Wedding Supplier: Diana Santos
Category: Bridal Hair and Makeup Services in Metro Manila

Ellen Pua, a full-fledged wedding host and singer,  providing clients with English and Chinese hosting and singing services, offering her clients with customized programs and conceptualization that focus on and highlight momentous memories.
Wedding Supplier: Ellen Pua
Category: Wedding Host in Metro Manila

Erwin Leyros and his team capture real, heartfelt wedding moments. They offer eccentric, avant-garde styles and portraiture.
Wedding Supplier: Erwin Leyros Photography
Category: Wedding Photographer in Metro Manila

Cha'da Studios is one of Negros Oriental's promising wedding photographer. With office located in Dumaguete City, they provide excellent wedding photography services for every couple for their most special day, their wedding day.
Wedding Supplier: Cha'da Studios
Category: Wedding Photographer in Negros Oriental

Country Accents is one of Dumaguete City's best wedding florists and stylists . Currently, they are helping brides-to-be realize and reinvent their dream wedding.
Wedding Supplier: Country Accents
Category: Wedding Florist & Stylist in Negros Oriental

The Reflective Chemistry Team loves photographing unique and contemporary weddings locally and is also available to travel in and out of the Philippines. They can help every couple innovate their big day to something awesome and extraordinary.
Wedding Supplier: Drew & Czy of Reflective Chemistry Photography
Category: Wedding Photographer in Laguna

Sel Castillo specializes in creating a natural, radiant look - how most brides want to look and feel on their big day. She works closely with all her clients to meet their needs and therefore ensure she will create a memorable look that everyone will love.
Wedding Supplier: Sel Castillo
Category: Bridal Hair and Makeup Services in Metro Manila
Bridal Hair and Makeup Services in Bulacan

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Hot Summer Wedding Ideas

Summer is a nice season to have your wedding.

With the warm weather, you can't go wrong with a beach or garden wedding. You can have your outdoor wedding where you get to take your vows under the shade of the setting sun. Bright sunny colors like yellow, blue, green, lilac etc. are best match for your beach/garden wedding. You can also incorporate local flowers or beach items on your designs and table centerpieces.

We recommend wearing something cool and light like an elegant slip dress for the bride and khakis and buttoned shirt for the groom. They may not look that formal but they'd be perfect for your summer wedding.

Make your wedding feast bountiful with fresh fruits and produce. Refreshing wedding drinks  would also be loved by your guests. 

There are lot of things you can do on your summer wedding, all you need to do is set your creative minds and venture into something unique yet feasible. Here are some ideas you can use to plan your perfect summer wedding: 

Love & Rodel pre-nup shoot on a beach in Infanta, Quezon, Philippines
Wedding Photographer: Nelson Portales Fotos and Films
Category: Wedding Photographer in Benguet

A cool outdoor wedding in Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
Wedding Venue: Villa Ibarra Tagaytay
Category: Garden Wedding Reception Venue in Tagaytay
See Ibarra's Party Venues wedding photo gallery>>>

A bowl of salad.Yummy appetizer!
Wedding Caterer: Avengoza Catering
Category: Wedding Caterer in Antipolo and Tagaytay
See Avengoza's wedding photo gallery>>>

Blue and White wedding theme
Event Stylist: Henry Pascual
Category: Wedding Florist & Stylist in Metro Manila
See Henry Pascual's wedding photo gallery>>>

A cool and sexy number perfect for a beach wedding
Bridal Gown Designer: Merlene Marcelo Couture
Category: Bridal Gowns in Metro Manila
See Merlene Marcelo's wedding photo gallery>>>

Natural and light look for your summer wedding
Bridal Makeup Artist: Allen Gyan Makeup Artist
Category: Hair and Makeup Services in Metro Manila
See Allen Gyan's wedding photo gallery>>>

A barong with lightweight piña fabric to keep the groom cool yet elegant on a summer wedding
Barong Designer: Piñaflor (Simply Rockflower)
Category: Groom's Attire in Laguna
See Piñaflor's wedding photo gallery>>>

A green willowy gown perfect for your bridesmaids
Bridal Gown Designer: Fatima Beltran Couture
Category: Gown Makers in Metro Manila
See Fatima Beltran's wedding photo gallery>>>

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Barong Tagalog in Colorful Hues

In the Philippines, Barong Tagalog is the traditional Filipino formal wear for men. It is usually made of piña or jusi- two native fabrics. The barong was popularized as formal wear by Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who wore it to most official and personal affairs, including his inauguration as president.

These days, some have shifted from the conventional white and plain Barong Tagalog to black tuxedo/formal suit. In striving to keep the Filipino tradition alive, some of the country's wedding designers incorporated colors and designs to give the Barong Tagalog a fresh, modern image.

Below are samples of modern take to the Barong Tagalog:

Edward Teng Couture
Category: Wedding Attire Makers In Manila

See Edward Teng's wedding photo gallery>>

Royal blue barong by Edward Teng Couture

Golden brown barong by Edward Teng Couture

White and green barong by Edward Teng Couture

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  Piñaflor (Simply Rockflower)
Category: Wedding Attire Makers in Laguna

See Pinaflor's wedding photo gallery>>

Striped piña barong
by Piñaflor (Simply Rockflower)

Black handpainted piña barong
by Piñaflor (Simply Rockflower)  
 

Vintage-hued piña barong by Piñaflor (Simply Rockflower)

More Professional Groom's Attire makers>>

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Designed for Royalty
Keeping the Traditional Wedding Gown Alive

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Tips in Making the Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party Fun-filled

Are you a close friend of a soon-to-be groom/bride and you want to plan a fab party for them before they march down the aisle?  Below are some helpful tips in organizing the bachelor/bachelorette party. If your time doesn't allow you to plan one, seek help from professional wedding planners and rest assured that the party will be handled well.

Featured Wedding Planner:
House of Brides
Category: Wedding Planners in Cebu

1. Know about the groom/bride's personality. In planning the party, it is suggested that you include the groom/ bride' s personality. It will be then easier to think of a theme and decorations for the party.

2. Get acquainted with the groom/bride's friends. If you still don't know the right people to invite for the party, you can ask the groom/bride's parents. Get their contact details (mobile number, land line, email address etc.) so that it will be easier to contact and update them about the plans. Seek also their suggestions. You can mix their suggestions for a more fun and exciting party.

Featured Wedding Planner:
Wave Events Services
Category: Wedding Planners in Quezon

3. Make the date, time and venue flexible. Make sure everyone can attend especially the bride and the groom.  Make sure also that the venue you select will be agreeable to everyone. You can hold it in a restaurant, hotel or one of the friends/relatives' place.

4. Set a budget. Everything you avail for the party should be within a budget. Before you decide where to do for the party and what activities will be done, inform the guests about the budget.

Featured Wedding Planner:
The Banquet
 Specialty Shoppe,Inc
Category: Wedding Planners in Manila

5. Create exciting and fun-filled games. The games should not be out of the picture. They should be exciting, fun and can be played by everyone. Ask everyone's suggestions and maybe you can come up with an interesting mixture of them.

6. Come up with appealing prizes for the games. This will add more enthusiasm from the guests.

7. Make it a unique party. Make it so that the guests especially the bride/groom will not forget it and remember the party you created with a happy feeling. Include something that the soon-to-be groom/bride is not expecting or hasn't experienced yet.

Remember that it is supposedly the groom/ bride's last bachelor/ bachelorette party so why not make it unforgettable?

For more wedding planners, click here>>>

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Posted by Chen Callejo


Source: Wedding Flavours Volume 3 No.1


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Summer Bliss with Casa Ibiza's Sizzling Promos

Enjoy summer bliss in Casa Ibiza's lush environment and get to pamper yourself with their extraordinary services. Casa Ibiza Resort and Events Place is a half hectare vicinity located at the heart of Antipolo City. It was conceptualized to provide an accessible perfect getaway for city dwellers who seek relaxation, privacy, reinvigoration, and at the same time enjoy the company of their, family, friends, or colleagues. learn more>>>

The comforting surrounding of Casa Ibiza
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Avail any of their summer promos and experience Casa Ibiza this season.

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Interested? Call them now @ (+632) 482 3487/ 484 9393

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Posted by Chen Callejo

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Beyond the Traditional White Bridal Gown

Pale brown wedding gown
by Edward Teng Couture

Before white became the traditional color of the wedding gown, different colors were worn by brides all over the world. White became popular after Queen Victoria upon marrying Prince Albert in 1840 wore a white gown for their wedding. However, many traditional wedding attires are still used nowadays for certain reasons. The Chinese, Indians and Vietnamese wear red colored wedding gowns to attract happiness and good luck.  The Koreans wear multicolored wedding gowns that represent many things like heaven, earth and mankind. In the Philippines, Baro't saya for women and Barong Tagalog for men were considered traditional wedding attires in  Central Luzon and still, many wear these attires on their wedding due to their elegance and uniqueness.

If you have decided to veer away from the conventional color white wedding dress and would like to look vibrant in different color(s) on your wedding day, here are some points to consider:

Determine your skin tone. There are color types that will complement your skin color. Make sure you choose the color that is suitable to it and will further enhance your complexion. Wearing something good on you will make you more beautiful on your wedding day.

Light orange wedding gown
by John John Ditching Fashion

Stick to your wedding theme and color story. Don't detach yourself from your chosen wedding theme but instead, wear a color that goes with it. This doesn't mean though that you should have a wedding gown which has a color same as the reception table clothing or with your bridesmaids. Choose a hue of your theme color that is distinct from the rest or say something that will make you more vibrant than the rest. For example, if you choose fuschia as the color of your wedding gown, why not make your bridesmaids wear light pink.

Black gown with a touch of gold laces
by Noelle West Bridals

Consider the summer and location of your wedding.  If you are to marry on a summer and on a beach venue, consider wearing something light (in color) like yellow, lilac, light pink etc. During holiday seasons like Christmas, you might want to consider wearing bold colors.

Red, white and purple gowns
by Alexis Gowns & Photography

Make sure your wedding gown projects an aura you want. Say, red projects boldness, black conveys an air of elegance and sophistication, pink projects romantic mood, blue projects peace and tranquility, yellow projects cheery mood while green conveys optimism and harmony.

A white gown with black accessories
by Traje de Boda (by Shirley Arambulo-Lustado)

Be confident to wear the color you want. Make sure that you really like the color you have chosen. As they say, the secret to a beautifully worn dress is on how one carries it. Wear any color that your heart desires and be proud of it or rather love it as if it is the main reason you are the most beautiful on your wedding day.

Pink gown
by Susie Bonaobra

When you have chosen your gown's color, you can now choose your wedding accessories and bridal bouquet. Don't choose colors that will create a great contrast on your gown if you don't want them to become eye sores. For example, bright blue and orange don't go along. But be careful also that it won't be too monotonous and boring. A mixture of red-orange, lime and yellow flowers for an orange gown or soft pink pearls match to a pale pink dress will make a quite interesting picture.

If you want to see more colors on your wedding day, don't hesitate to add more. Just make sure you'll love the colors.

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Posted by Chen Callejo

Source: Wedding Insights Philippines Third Issue

Henry Pascual: A Decade of Wedding Glam

Henry Pascual celebrated his tenth year in the wedding industry last April 23, 2012 in Dusit Thani, Manila. This nationally-renowned event stylist has been the artist behind many weddings and event masterpieces. Exhibiting never-before seen wedding set collections, Sir Henry humbly recollected how he started out in his career and bloomed in full glam.

His Stepping Stones

The master, Henry Pascual
"As an event stylist, you
have to think
of a total production"

The brilliant stylist shared that as a kid, he made fun of his parents’ wedding photos. He described the wedding set-ups before as very stereotypical and generic. Even at such a young age, he already had an idea that  somehow, he wanted to improve the way weddings are being celebrated. But he does not want to be tagged as a florist.

“Before, kapag ikaw ang nag-aasikaso ng wedding set-up and decorations, florist ka na agad.” Sir Henry recounted that brides normally dominate the prevailing wedding themes, but he wanted to add to that femininity an elegant look.

Sir Henry graduated with a degree in Advertising, major in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas. His classmates mentioned that even before, they have already figured out that he will create a prolific name in the country as he consistently marked his works with excellence and originality. Later on, he became the visual artist consultant and director of the clothing retail shop, Cinderella. It took him a while before he realized that he should start channeling his passion towards the Philippine wedding industry.

Becoming the Philippine Wedding Trend Setter
But things did not start out well. “At first, I have had difficulty marketing my job. Hindi nila alam kung ano ang ‘event stylist’. One time when I introduced myself as an event stylist, someone answered “So you do hair and makeup?” And I jokingly answered ‘pati foot spa’”, he recalled. Those were the times when Henry Pascual had to shell out a lot of resources and think of ways to create his position in the wedding industry.”As an event stylist, you have to think of a total production,” he added.

Some of Henry Pascual's wedding works
See Henry Pascual photo gallery...

After some time, however, everybody from the status quo followed the trail that Sir Henry has been doing. The term ‘event styling’ became an officially known wedding career but the challenge does not stop there. “Event styling involves refined details, right execution, and timeless themes. I always see to it that my work is non-standard, kailangan laging may bago; you should always have a strategy and strong presence,” he said.

What is the source of Henry Pascual’s hallmark inspirations and ideas? A self-confessed daydreamer, Sir Henry loves watching visual fantasy films such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter. Being very detail-oriented, he enjoys creating look books and storyboards where he places a collage of different beautiful objects. “I got it from my training in Retail Store, whenever we think of launching new collection designs. I often double-check my works and even ask my artistic friends for constructive criticisms,” he admitted.

Having already achieved a lot of milestones in life, Henry Pascual still has a lot of dreams in mind. For those who also aspire to be an event stylist, he remarked, “Never stop dreaming. Dapat laging may challenge. Once you become contented, you’ll stop growing.” Sir Henry will be coming up with loads of surprises for all wedding enthusiasts in the coming years. So watch out for another decade of wedding glamour from Henry Pascual!

Here is a video by Jason Magbanua of Henry Pascual's new and never before seen wedding collections:

Learn more about Henry Pascual...
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Posted by Jenn Jimenez


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Making Your Wedding Delightfully Perfect

Isn't it exciting to look forward to a wedding that is made especially for you? Nothing can beat a wedding prepared with utmost expertise and to achieve such, you need professionals in the industry. Professionals who should not only create your dream wedding but would also make a great bond with you and your partner.


Here is a list of Kasal.com's newest members of professional wedding suppliers: 


Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (Wedding Reception Venue). A luxury hotel located in the heart of Cebu, Marco Polo Plaza offers award-winning food and the expertise to make every couple's dream wedding come true. Its versatile function rooms, grand ballroom and grand balcony all provide the ideal setup of a fine wedding ceremony and reception of your choice. Read more>>

Grand Ballroom[large image], Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

Jacqs Floral Design Studio (Wedding Florist and Event Stylist). Jacqs Floral Design Studio was born out of passion for art and design. Jacqueline Wong's style is modern and chic, always trying to keep up with the current trends and incorporating them into her client's taste. Read more>>

Bridal Bouquet by Jacqs Floral Design Studio

Cesca's Kitchen (Wedding Caterer). Accredited by most venues in Batangas, Cesca's Kitchen offers traditional cuisine, Classic Cuisine and its gem packages that are guaranteed hygienically prepared and adjusted to include the freshest ingredients. Read more>>

Catering by Cesca's Kitchen

National Art Studio (Wedding Photographer and Videographer ). National Art Studio is one of Pampanga's promising wedding photographer and videographer. With office located in Angeles City, Pampanga, they provide wedding photo and video services for every couple on their most special day. Read more>>

E-session by National Art Studio

Casa de Moda by Mich (Wedding Bridal Gown Designer). Casa de Moda is a wholly owned Filipino garment business specializing in the design and manufacturing of wedding & wardrobe for special occasions and uniforms, providing diverse and comprehensive range of products and services. Read more>>

Bridal gown by Casa de Moda

The Bloomfields Band Music, Inc. (Wedding Entertainment). The Bloomfields have been entertaining people, young and old alike, with good old '60s music. The group predominantly plays rock and roll with sporadic ballads and mellow hits. Read more>>

Get serenaded by The Bloomfields

Aceron Photobooth (Wedding Favors and Souvenirs). Aceron Digital Photography is collaboration between two professionals with years of combined talent and skills that specializes in providing high-end on location PHOTOBOOTH rental and other services such as photo and video coverage, face painting, projector rental, lights and sound system. Read more>>

Photobooth services by Aceron

More wedding suppliers>>>

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Welcome to Kasal.com's family of wedding suppliers!


Posted by Chen Callejo


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