Friday, November 25, 2005

Am I almost done, or just about to start?

My wedding timeline says I have 3 months and 3 weeks to go. Wheww! I don't know if I should be excited, nervous, go to a raving panic or what?!? Anyway, below are my updates:


CHURCH VENUE: San Agustin Church - Reserved (March 18, 2006 @ 3pm)
Documents/Seminars required by San Agustin
Baptismal Cerificate (from church where baptized, within 4 months prior - by end of Nov)
Confirmation Cerificate (from church where confirmed, within 4 months prior - by end of Nov)
Marriage License (City Hall) - Form obtained, requires family planning seminar
Canonical Interview (SAC) - Interview scheduled at 1/18/06 at 9am
Ecclesiastical Banns (SAC) - Obtained during canonical interview
Permit (Parish of bride) - Form obtained during canonical interview
Names/Address of Primary Sponsor - For finalization. Max of 6 pairs.
Priest: Father Jerry Tapiador - Personally gained permission. To follow-up.

RECEPTION VENUE: Hyatt Hotel and Casino
Food (Hyatt) - Reserved. Please see package for full service included. DP paid
Drinks (Hyatt) - Reserved. Please see package for full service included. DP paid

COUTURIER
Bridal Gown: Veluz Reyes -1st Fitting on Nov26 together w/ 2nd DP.
Barong: Caneri - DP pd. Reserved 2 jusi pina (Lolo&Mang Alex), 1 pina raya for Myke.
**May change to suite for groom and ento. Still looking for supplier.
Entourage: Tina Venzon
Measurements taken: Sara, Anne, Teret, TaLy, Lola, Ma, Michelle, Ja, Liza, Golda
Pending measurements: Myla, Rica, Julianna, Pao
Dresses finished: Lola, Polly, Anne, Sara, Golda

FLORIST
Church: San Agustin Church - Flowers included in church package.
Bouquets: Dangwa - Mang Boy, to canvass.
Reception: Hyatt Hotel and Casino - Flower centerpiece included in package.

PRINTER
Invitations: Printed Matter - Style: Booklet
Awaiting photos from pre-nup. Target distribution: Early January.
Save the Date: Printed Matter - Pd layout fee.
Target Distribution: Early December to VIP and Ento only.
Missalettes: DIY - Look for supplier to print cover. Contents provided by SAC/priest
Guestbook: Hyatt Hotel and Casino - Guestbook comes with hotel package.
Table games sheet: DIY - Done. For printing on colored paper.
Bought colored paper. To xerox original, 150 copies.

PHOTOGRAPHER
Wedding album (11x14): SmartShot Studio - Reserved. DP paid
Parents album (2): SmartShot Studio - Reserved. DP paid
Portrait (16x20): SmartShot Studio - Reserved. DP paid
Signature Frame: SmartShot Studio - Reserved. DP paid
Pre-nuptial Picture Taking: SmartShot Studio - Addt'l fee for out-of-town - P1k.
Scheduled - TBA (sekwet!)
VIDEOGRAPHER: SmartShot Studio - Reserved. DP paid. Non-liner in DVD format
AUDIO-VIDEO PRESENTATION: Smart/Hyatt - Projector provided by Hyatt.
AVP c/o of SmartShot

MUSICIANS
Church: San Agustin Church - Church provides organist and singers. Lead singer (Claudia)
Reception: Hyatt Hotel and Casino - Hotel provides string quartet with package.
To coordinate w/ Bernie Pasamba for list of songs played during reception.

CAKE: Hyatt Hotel and Casino - Negotated to accomodation for 1 extra night, before the wedding.

SOUVENIRS: Joy San Gabriel - Minicakes. Paid DP. Ribbons and flowers reimbursible by Joy.

GIFTS FOR SPONSORS: Excel Frames - Paid DP. For distribution to PS in Jan.

BRIDAL CAR: Hyatt Hotel and Casino - Lincoln provided by hotel with package

HAIR & MAKEUP: Eddie Bruan - Paid DP. Package for 5 pax till reception.

HOST/ENTERTAINER: Christopher Petras - Confirmed.
Cathy Verga - Confirmed.

WEDDING RINGS: Hearts & Arrows - Pd 1st installment. To decide on words to engrave.

HONEYMOON: Hyatt Hotel and Casino - Overnight stay is provided.
Trip to Singapore??? Wish ko lang!!!

So far, that's it. . . More updates will come in the next couple of weeks. We expect our prenup pictures to come through by then and our invites and save the dates will follow. Also, we would most definitely have to start on the legal requirement to actually get this wedding done. =) so what do you think? Am I on schedule or should I start panicking? Hehehe. . . Any suggestion on how I can make this wedding even more memorable? Please, please I would be so happy to hear from you. Please leave your comments, my tag is not working for the nth time!!! thanks!

3 comments:

Jacque said...

Hi sis. everything's perfectly in order naman. not to panic. you just have to make sure that all your pending stuffs shoulf be accomplished accdg to your timeframe. you might also consider looking for your shoes na and accessories..oh, veluz has shoes nga pala, accessories na lang. plus, gift for your parents as well. yun lang naisip ko eh. happy preps!

Jane Bio said...

i think you are in the right track. are you an overseas bride like me? If not, what you have accomplished is pretty safe. watch out for other details like event reception programme, seating plans, guest contact details for invite distribution (can be a nightmare), song for church and reception, wedding vows,t hnak oyu cards, honeymoon bookings, etc. These are what I can suggest so far.

Anonymous said...

I'm the one whose suppose to panic. Your preps are way ahead of us. I still have no hotel for preps (Patio Victoria kasi kami), no wedding rings yet, no invitations, misallette still being made, haven't decided on give-aways to guest and sponsors, haven't started on legal requirements....and yet I'm not panicking, hehehe!
I think its the little details that would require your attention at this time like seating plans, supplier's food (this is important), itenirary for photo shoot inside church and outside after the wedding on your way to reception, rsvp for guest (make sure you text them yourself aside from the coordinator just to make sure no one forgets anyone), updating payments to be made to suppliers, reception programs, your hosts, who's going to make a toast, who's gonna sing from your friends, your list of "thank you" to people who helped you with the wedding including your parents and sponsors...whew, I can think of a hundred things...and that makes me panic!

Happy preps!