yes..sa August 21, 4th month na namin..
right now-am so happy being with rudolf, yung love na pinapakita nya na hindi nya pinakita when we were still bf/gf..i'm experinecing it all now, and everyday of my life, i'm falling in love with him over and over again.
yun ang kaganadahan ng walang best foot forward during those "ligawan" or dating times, kasi mas masarap ang feeling na..wow! eto pala..di ko naiisip dati na he could be so caring and loving like what he does now..i'm just so blessed.
so far..no baby news yet, and everybody as in pag nakita ko..lahat nagtatanong.."wala pa?" pointing to my tummy...haay! 4 months pa lang po kami kasal no? sabagay, nun ngang 2nd week or 1 month ata after namin ikasal, may nagtatanong na..nye!!!ano yun? automatic? hehe!
i want to share sana yung song na he made for us nung wedding namin, he surprised me and used that song as my bridal march..although di na masyado surprised kasi i know he has a song..pero di nya talaga pinarinig sa akin until nung time na rampa na ko s aisle..and i know in my heart..i had the most beautiful bridal march song in the world..of course..di ba? ginawa nya yun specially for me..
will try to ask him to record it and so i can upload it here...till next!
Saturday, August 5, 2006
Thursday, June 1, 2006
some photos and kwento
di naka attend isang abay namin-she was supposed to be lester's partner..sa veil,don't know what happened..so si kosh (donna) became her partner..sad to say until now di pa rin kami nagkikita at nagkakausap ni prescy.just wanna know why di sha nag appear eh s nag confirmed naman sha ng attendance...
si tere, my maid of honor was not able to march..late kasi siya! hehe..nalaman ko na wala pala sha when i was about to march na..tinawagan ko sa cel, malapit na daw sha e kaso di na pwede ma stop..tuloy tuloy na..
si carmel(standing besides rudolf) ay naku!! mas matagal pa inayusan kesa sa'kin..don't ask me why? ask her..nyahaha!!
Friday, May 19, 2006
Our Tagalog wedding vows
just sharing our wedding vows..this made me cry during the wedding and everytime i got to read this..it's the same feeling..i know God is our witness,i am so much sure of that..HIS love and the love we shared as husband and wife is so assuring.
Ang Aming Sumpaan
RUDOLF
Raquel, hawakan mo ang aking mga kamay, upang makita mo ang bawat alay nito para sa’yo.
Mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo simula sa araw ng ating pag-iisang dibdib,bilang pangako ko na mamahalin kita sa lahat ng araw ng aking buhay.
Ang mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo ng buong kagalakan sa araw na bigyan tayo ng pagpapala ng Diyos ng una nating supling at hahawak sa kanya ng buong pag-iingat sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon.
Ito ang mga kamay na maaring magtamo ng mga sugat sa pag-aayos ng ating tahanan para lamang guminhawa ang iyong pakiramdam.
Mga kamay na magbibigay ng buong kakayanan upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating magiging pamilya, mga kamay na magaalaga at aakay sa ating mga magiging anak patungo sa landas na nais sa kanila ng ating Panginoon.
Mga kamay na mag-aalaga sa iyo sa paglipas ng panahon,at sa panahon ng pagtangis ay siyang pupunas ng mga luha sa iyong mga mata,maging ito’y luha ng kalungkutan o kagalakan.
Mga kamay na magbibigay sa’yo ng kaaliwan sa oras ng iyong karamdaman at sa mga oras na may pagkatakot sa iyong isipan.
Sa mga kamay na ito ay makakasiguro ka na may nagmamahal sa’yo at makakasama mo bilang saksi sa iyong buhay..At sa ating sumpaan, saksi natin ang Panginoon.
RAQUEL
Rudolf, narito ang aking mga kamay masdan mo upang makita mo ang kanilang mga regalo sa’yo.
Ito ang kamay ng iyong matalik na kaibigan,na humahawak sa kamay mo ngayong araw ng ating pag-iisang dibdib habang ipinapangako ko sa’yo ang aking pagibig at pagtatalaga ng aking sarili sa lahat ng araw ng aking buhay.
Ito ang mga kamay na hahawak ng maingat at ng buong pagmamahal sa ating mga magiging anak, aaliw at magpapagaan sa kanilang kalooban sa mga oras ng karamdaman at sakit, susuporta at magpapalakas ng kanilang loob sa kanilang pag laki at magbibigay laya sa kanila sa tamang panahon.
Ito ang mga kamay na mag aalis ng iyong pagod at magbibigay sa’yo ng kaaliwan pag ikaw ay may karamdaman at makikiramay sa’yo sa panahong ika’y magdadalamhati.
Ito ang mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo ng mahigpit sa pagdaan natin sa mga pagsubok sa buhay may asawa, mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo ng may kagalakan at pag-asa,magmamahal at mag-aalaga sa’yo sa pagdaan ng bawat panahon.
Ito ang mga kamay na susuporta at mag e-encourage sa’yo para abutin ang iyong mga pangrarap.
Ito ang mga kamay na magsisislbing patunay ng aking pag-ibig bilang saksi sa iyong buhay.
At sa ating sumpaan saksi natin ang Panginoon.
Side kwento:
1. the last part was also written in our invites..we got it from 1 Samuel 21 :23.
2. sis MEC-again thank you for sharing/minsan natatawa ako sa translation namin..:)
3. for those of you wants to see an English version of this, just visit Mec's blog.
4. We have several copies of vows nung sinusulat namin to..and made several drafts too, pero eto nagustuhan namin pareho.
5. Di ko matagalog ng maayos ang "encourage"
Ang Aming Sumpaan
RUDOLF
Raquel, hawakan mo ang aking mga kamay, upang makita mo ang bawat alay nito para sa’yo.
Mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo simula sa araw ng ating pag-iisang dibdib,bilang pangako ko na mamahalin kita sa lahat ng araw ng aking buhay.
Ang mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo ng buong kagalakan sa araw na bigyan tayo ng pagpapala ng Diyos ng una nating supling at hahawak sa kanya ng buong pag-iingat sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon.
Ito ang mga kamay na maaring magtamo ng mga sugat sa pag-aayos ng ating tahanan para lamang guminhawa ang iyong pakiramdam.
Mga kamay na magbibigay ng buong kakayanan upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating magiging pamilya, mga kamay na magaalaga at aakay sa ating mga magiging anak patungo sa landas na nais sa kanila ng ating Panginoon.
Mga kamay na mag-aalaga sa iyo sa paglipas ng panahon,at sa panahon ng pagtangis ay siyang pupunas ng mga luha sa iyong mga mata,maging ito’y luha ng kalungkutan o kagalakan.
Mga kamay na magbibigay sa’yo ng kaaliwan sa oras ng iyong karamdaman at sa mga oras na may pagkatakot sa iyong isipan.
Sa mga kamay na ito ay makakasiguro ka na may nagmamahal sa’yo at makakasama mo bilang saksi sa iyong buhay..At sa ating sumpaan, saksi natin ang Panginoon.
RAQUEL
Rudolf, narito ang aking mga kamay masdan mo upang makita mo ang kanilang mga regalo sa’yo.
Ito ang kamay ng iyong matalik na kaibigan,na humahawak sa kamay mo ngayong araw ng ating pag-iisang dibdib habang ipinapangako ko sa’yo ang aking pagibig at pagtatalaga ng aking sarili sa lahat ng araw ng aking buhay.
Ito ang mga kamay na hahawak ng maingat at ng buong pagmamahal sa ating mga magiging anak, aaliw at magpapagaan sa kanilang kalooban sa mga oras ng karamdaman at sakit, susuporta at magpapalakas ng kanilang loob sa kanilang pag laki at magbibigay laya sa kanila sa tamang panahon.
Ito ang mga kamay na mag aalis ng iyong pagod at magbibigay sa’yo ng kaaliwan pag ikaw ay may karamdaman at makikiramay sa’yo sa panahong ika’y magdadalamhati.
Ito ang mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo ng mahigpit sa pagdaan natin sa mga pagsubok sa buhay may asawa, mga kamay na hahawak sa’yo ng may kagalakan at pag-asa,magmamahal at mag-aalaga sa’yo sa pagdaan ng bawat panahon.
Ito ang mga kamay na susuporta at mag e-encourage sa’yo para abutin ang iyong mga pangrarap.
Ito ang mga kamay na magsisislbing patunay ng aking pag-ibig bilang saksi sa iyong buhay.
At sa ating sumpaan saksi natin ang Panginoon.
Side kwento:
1. the last part was also written in our invites..we got it from 1 Samuel 21 :23.
2. sis MEC-again thank you for sharing/minsan natatawa ako sa translation namin..:)
3. for those of you wants to see an English version of this, just visit Mec's blog.
4. We have several copies of vows nung sinusulat namin to..and made several drafts too, pero eto nagustuhan namin pareho.
5. Di ko matagalog ng maayos ang "encourage"
Thursday, May 18, 2006
oh no...
it's been forever.. i miss blogging..maybe when i have all the time and sorted things out..i'll write soon..utang muna wedding kwento..haaay!!!
but for those of you guys who want to see some wedding pics, i've posted it here ;
http://photos.yahoo.com/rocks_2000_ph
bye!!!!
but for those of you guys who want to see some wedding pics, i've posted it here ;
http://photos.yahoo.com/rocks_2000_ph
bye!!!!
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
back from nueva ecija
just arrived few hours ago...nag update agad...hehe! excited ba :)
well, so happy to do some major things for the wedding..paid downpayment for the venue..medyo may kaguluhan pa kami kasi up until kanina, gisto ng parents ko sa bahay na lang talaga..tapos kami ni dolf,maghapon pa nag ikot sa cabanatuan kahapon.. we visited yung mga wedding venues..nag plano pa kami magpalit ng venue (one month before the wedding..o di ba?)budget wise..mejo may kamahalan talaga dito sa lumang bahay..pero i think worth it naman..we so love the place..super ganda ng ambiance at spacious...nalaman din ni belle na Rudolf is a church worker..eh christian din sila..so may mga favors din na dinagdag..
we went to a florist also and ask for quotes sa entourage...and here's what i got.. P2, 800 for the whole ento..i bridal, 7 PS, 6 SS, 2 FG (headdress and basket) mine is calla lilly hand tied -she will use imported calla (yellow) for the rest naman mums and roses daw gagamitin nya..free na rin yung sa car and some loose petals...
super duper busy na talaga kami..hopefully for the next 2 weeks..maayos na namin lahat ng kulang..
well, so happy to do some major things for the wedding..paid downpayment for the venue..medyo may kaguluhan pa kami kasi up until kanina, gisto ng parents ko sa bahay na lang talaga..tapos kami ni dolf,maghapon pa nag ikot sa cabanatuan kahapon.. we visited yung mga wedding venues..nag plano pa kami magpalit ng venue (one month before the wedding..o di ba?)budget wise..mejo may kamahalan talaga dito sa lumang bahay..pero i think worth it naman..we so love the place..super ganda ng ambiance at spacious...nalaman din ni belle na Rudolf is a church worker..eh christian din sila..so may mga favors din na dinagdag..
we went to a florist also and ask for quotes sa entourage...and here's what i got.. P2, 800 for the whole ento..i bridal, 7 PS, 6 SS, 2 FG (headdress and basket) mine is calla lilly hand tied -she will use imported calla (yellow) for the rest naman mums and roses daw gagamitin nya..free na rin yung sa car and some loose petals...
super duper busy na talaga kami..hopefully for the next 2 weeks..maayos na namin lahat ng kulang..
Saturday, March 18, 2006
33 days to go..
at talagang may mga daga na ko sa dibdib..just don't know why.. i'm excited rin as in..siguro halo-halong emotions..dami pa kasi naming dapat i-accomplished..
LICENSE- super duper due na ito..di ko nga alam bakit pina-abot ko pa to ng ganito..last tuesday..i was on leave sa work para asikasuhin ito..pagdating namin sa city hall, dami pa apal kailangan, besides the birth certificates na dapat eh latest from NSO..dolf needs to present his mom's death certficate din..nasa cavite daw yung copy..i was so disappointed nung hapon na hindi namin to natapos..ibig sabihin another day uli..
we're done with the counselling..Pastor Boying, our counselor and ninong also is leaving on the 23rd for a month mission trip..sad but we completely understand him. God bless you Pastor! we will always be your prayer partner.
INVITES- we did a sample of what we want last sunday and bought raw materials na rin sa divisoria..i think nice naman yung ginawa ko..blue and yellow ribbon ang accent nung sinamay na envelope with abaka strip na border..pero sabi ni ate, di daw bagay color-ginagawa na nila carmel..maybe matatapos na yun this week..yung inserts..ang ganda, simple lang sha..pero sabi nila kakaiba daw..hope i can post some pics here.
PRE-NUP- with J-mie (our coordinator) actual she just wants to have more pictures of us for the AVP..we ended up having pre-nup shoots sa Paco park at sa baywalk..ang ganda nung mga shots..will post it agad pag na -upload na ni j-mie..
wala pa rin kaming videographer-wala na rin naman kasi kami budget dito.iniisip ko ang mahalaga..may magkuha then pagawa ko na lang sa mga professional later..ang worry ko lang pano kung di makuha yung mga importanteng part ng wedding...anyway..may picture naman kami.
dami ko pa isipin...at konti na lang araw..ganito pala feeling ng ikakasal..KAKAIBA!
LICENSE- super duper due na ito..di ko nga alam bakit pina-abot ko pa to ng ganito..last tuesday..i was on leave sa work para asikasuhin ito..pagdating namin sa city hall, dami pa apal kailangan, besides the birth certificates na dapat eh latest from NSO..dolf needs to present his mom's death certficate din..nasa cavite daw yung copy..i was so disappointed nung hapon na hindi namin to natapos..ibig sabihin another day uli..
we're done with the counselling..Pastor Boying, our counselor and ninong also is leaving on the 23rd for a month mission trip..sad but we completely understand him. God bless you Pastor! we will always be your prayer partner.
INVITES- we did a sample of what we want last sunday and bought raw materials na rin sa divisoria..i think nice naman yung ginawa ko..blue and yellow ribbon ang accent nung sinamay na envelope with abaka strip na border..pero sabi ni ate, di daw bagay color-ginagawa na nila carmel..maybe matatapos na yun this week..yung inserts..ang ganda, simple lang sha..pero sabi nila kakaiba daw..hope i can post some pics here.
PRE-NUP- with J-mie (our coordinator) actual she just wants to have more pictures of us for the AVP..we ended up having pre-nup shoots sa Paco park at sa baywalk..ang ganda nung mga shots..will post it agad pag na -upload na ni j-mie..
wala pa rin kaming videographer-wala na rin naman kasi kami budget dito.iniisip ko ang mahalaga..may magkuha then pagawa ko na lang sa mga professional later..ang worry ko lang pano kung di makuha yung mga importanteng part ng wedding...anyway..may picture naman kami.
dami ko pa isipin...at konti na lang araw..ganito pala feeling ng ikakasal..KAKAIBA!
Friday, February 24, 2006
accomplishment
finally, one major accomplishment..
measurement ng gown ko at barong ni Rudolf..hehe! major na sa akin yan..at least alam ko na may sususutin kami sa wedding namin..
actually, we scheduled it last sunday but prescy was out of town pa..kanina since papunta na rin kami sa divisoria..sabi ko daan na kami dun sa mananahi..so ayun..less one isipin na rin sa amin yun..i like Rudolf's barong..ethnic daw style nun..handmade ang embroidery..tama lang sa theme namin na filipiniana..una kasi he likes chinese collar and chinese button....helloooo! e di magkaiba kami ng theme ...:) napapayag naman namin dun sa design..
we really have so much to do pa talaga...please continue praying for us..
sa lahat ng mga tumutulong sa amin..
MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT PO!!!!!
measurement ng gown ko at barong ni Rudolf..hehe! major na sa akin yan..at least alam ko na may sususutin kami sa wedding namin..
actually, we scheduled it last sunday but prescy was out of town pa..kanina since papunta na rin kami sa divisoria..sabi ko daan na kami dun sa mananahi..so ayun..less one isipin na rin sa amin yun..i like Rudolf's barong..ethnic daw style nun..handmade ang embroidery..tama lang sa theme namin na filipiniana..una kasi he likes chinese collar and chinese button....helloooo! e di magkaiba kami ng theme ...:) napapayag naman namin dun sa design..
we really have so much to do pa talaga...please continue praying for us..
sa lahat ng mga tumutulong sa amin..
MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT PO!!!!!
Monday, February 20, 2006
mahaba-habang post
February 20, 2006
hello everyone! (as if naman marami nagbabasa nito) super tagal ko mag-update no?aski ako minsan ayoko na bisitahin blog ko kasi la naman bago..hehe! so para naman may mabasa akong bago..eto na bgong entry..
I was super down last week...ngarag..stress...pagod..pressured..sama-sama na..sa buong isang linggo..3 beses ata kami nag-away ni dolf..but we make sure na hindi talaga nag-tatagal..thank you so much sa counselling namin with PAstor Boying every Monday night...big help talaga.
Di kami natuloy umuwi sa Nueva..di pa rin kami nakakakuha ng license (because of me) di kasi ako maka leave.iniisip ko pagsabayin na lang pag uwi namin..mas madali kasi kung dun na lang kami magpa-file..walang masyado requirements na hihingin..since sa probinsiya magkakakilala halos mga tao.. saka may friend ako na nag-wo-work dun, sabi niya puntahan ko daw siya..pero yung mga taong nakapaligid sa'min..super tanong na.."wala pa kayong license? naku! asikasuhin nyo na yan..malapit na April"..i know..i know...i know..UGH! di ba mas lalo nakaka pressure..yeah..concerned lang sila talaga.
I'm letting go of my cake design (hu!hu!hu!) I'm getting the cake na kasama sa package ng caterer..budget wise..para mas marami kami ma-invite..
last Saturday super blessing day sa amin ni dolf..natanggap na namin yung money for the cake (sana) from jerlyn..she's aware naman na will add it na lang sa reception payment..Thanks jerlyn!! YOU ARE INDEED A BLESSING!
at kasabay nun..we got the money also from Kuya Joshua for Rudolf's barong and shoes? Isn't GOD GREAT? along with the money is the note that reads like this;
Rudolf/Raquel,
Here's our personal gift for your wedding..umpisa pa lang ito..marami pang kasunod..pray for it..claim it!!!
Kuya Joshua & Ate Anne
and I know it's true.. we claimed it In Jesus Name..
this wedding will be a showcase of God's love and power..and people will glorify Him alone.
T-SHIRT PRINTING
malaki-laki na isinasakit ng ulo ko dito..hehe! pero alam kong blessing din ito ng Lord..i am confident na we will be able to finish lahat within the week...so we can go on with the wedding preps..medyo pagod na rin si rudolf kahit may mga tao..plus pine-pressure ko pa sila..this really is a step of faith,,nag start lang kami sa maliit but God wants us to venture na sa malakihang production na.
BRIDAL FAIR AND SHOES
kahapon after the service..we went to Mega mall..silip lang sa bridal fair..dami supplier, am not looking naman na for any since may mga supplier na halos kami..lumibot lang talaga. tapos we bought Rudolf's shoes na rin..susme! sumakit ang paa ko..ang tagal umikot..pero finally may nabili din siya, which i think is a good find..pasok sa budget, maganda at mukang matibay naman..thanks again kuya Josh & Ate Anne!
sige na po..gotta go na..tapos na yata lunch break..hehe!!
February 10, 2006 (Friday)
It’s 2 days after my birthday..long celebration kasi Tuesday pa lang nagcelebrate na kami with the engaged couples in the church since every first Tuesday of the month yung discipleship namin..kagabi we celebrated it sa center with the young professionals..konti lang kami but it’s ok though..I cooked “macaroni and cheese” for the first time..ni research ko pa yung recipe sa internet..of course nasarapan silang lahat..
Takot lang nila sa’kin..hehe! sa Saturday we’re planning to celebrate it with the “batang krayola” kids at maricaban…I’m repeating the macaroni plus isip na lang siguro ako ng iba pa..this birthday is so memorable coz this would be my last as a single..and memorable because of the ring..yup…2 months before our wedding and Rudolf bought me a ring..sabi ko nga sa kanya sana you asked me..”will you marry me?” hehe! and a part of the card he gave me says..”mas lalo kong natututunang lumapit sa Panginoon ng maging ganap akong responsable bilang magiging asawa mo”. Siempre super touch ako…alam ko marami pa siyang pagdadaanan..and he’s learning fast..he’s been maturing since day 1 of our being together..Praise God!
Ako naman..as a gift to myself..I bought a book and a notebook finally..matagal ko na gusto bumili ng bagong journal..kasi di nako nakakapagsulat lately because wala na ko masulatan..ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na bumili.. the book is “Help, I’m getting married” a manual for pastors, couples and wedding coordinators by Dr. Eli Javier.It’s a good book lalo na if you’re just thinking of getting married..very beneficial kasi all the basics you need in preparation..pati governement requirement and may mga sample program pa.. Ipapahiram ko sa inyo yun..carmel, tata, jerlyn at kung sino pa man jan ang nagpa-planong mgpakasal na.
WAAAAAH!!! Wala pa rin kaming marriage license..we really need to do this na. Ang problema di ako maka leave..we scheduled it again (for the nth time) on the 17th..at kahit ano mangyari itutuloy ko na ito..after naming kumuha..deretso na kami uwi ng nueva ecija..to look for the following supplier..cake..make –up artist and check again the reception venue,hopefully makapagbayad na rin kami ng downpayment at baka sakaling makatawad pa. Hehe!
Our guestlist is blowing up & up & up…from 116 nasa 159 na kami ngayon..eh ang maximum lang namin 150..better kung mas less pa..I really do not want a big wedding, I want it to be as intimate as it can be sana..i have to sit-down and discuss this with Rudolf..para malaman namin kung sino ba talaga dun yung pwede naming hindi na lang I-invite..anyway,tatay and nanay will prepare din naman sa house..haay! doble pa reception namin.
We’re really, really out on a budget na but I am TRUSTING MY GOD. Everything will be alright.
hello everyone! (as if naman marami nagbabasa nito) super tagal ko mag-update no?aski ako minsan ayoko na bisitahin blog ko kasi la naman bago..hehe! so para naman may mabasa akong bago..eto na bgong entry..
I was super down last week...ngarag..stress...pagod..pressured..sama-sama na..sa buong isang linggo..3 beses ata kami nag-away ni dolf..but we make sure na hindi talaga nag-tatagal..thank you so much sa counselling namin with PAstor Boying every Monday night...big help talaga.
Di kami natuloy umuwi sa Nueva..di pa rin kami nakakakuha ng license (because of me) di kasi ako maka leave.iniisip ko pagsabayin na lang pag uwi namin..mas madali kasi kung dun na lang kami magpa-file..walang masyado requirements na hihingin..since sa probinsiya magkakakilala halos mga tao.. saka may friend ako na nag-wo-work dun, sabi niya puntahan ko daw siya..pero yung mga taong nakapaligid sa'min..super tanong na.."wala pa kayong license? naku! asikasuhin nyo na yan..malapit na April"..i know..i know...i know..UGH! di ba mas lalo nakaka pressure..yeah..concerned lang sila talaga.
I'm letting go of my cake design (hu!hu!hu!) I'm getting the cake na kasama sa package ng caterer..budget wise..para mas marami kami ma-invite..
last Saturday super blessing day sa amin ni dolf..natanggap na namin yung money for the cake (sana) from jerlyn..she's aware naman na will add it na lang sa reception payment..Thanks jerlyn!! YOU ARE INDEED A BLESSING!
at kasabay nun..we got the money also from Kuya Joshua for Rudolf's barong and shoes? Isn't GOD GREAT? along with the money is the note that reads like this;
Rudolf/Raquel,
Here's our personal gift for your wedding..umpisa pa lang ito..marami pang kasunod..pray for it..claim it!!!
Kuya Joshua & Ate Anne
and I know it's true.. we claimed it In Jesus Name..
this wedding will be a showcase of God's love and power..and people will glorify Him alone.
T-SHIRT PRINTING
malaki-laki na isinasakit ng ulo ko dito..hehe! pero alam kong blessing din ito ng Lord..i am confident na we will be able to finish lahat within the week...so we can go on with the wedding preps..medyo pagod na rin si rudolf kahit may mga tao..plus pine-pressure ko pa sila..this really is a step of faith,,nag start lang kami sa maliit but God wants us to venture na sa malakihang production na.
BRIDAL FAIR AND SHOES
kahapon after the service..we went to Mega mall..silip lang sa bridal fair..dami supplier, am not looking naman na for any since may mga supplier na halos kami..lumibot lang talaga. tapos we bought Rudolf's shoes na rin..susme! sumakit ang paa ko..ang tagal umikot..pero finally may nabili din siya, which i think is a good find..pasok sa budget, maganda at mukang matibay naman..thanks again kuya Josh & Ate Anne!
sige na po..gotta go na..tapos na yata lunch break..hehe!!
February 10, 2006 (Friday)
It’s 2 days after my birthday..long celebration kasi Tuesday pa lang nagcelebrate na kami with the engaged couples in the church since every first Tuesday of the month yung discipleship namin..kagabi we celebrated it sa center with the young professionals..konti lang kami but it’s ok though..I cooked “macaroni and cheese” for the first time..ni research ko pa yung recipe sa internet..of course nasarapan silang lahat..
Takot lang nila sa’kin..hehe! sa Saturday we’re planning to celebrate it with the “batang krayola” kids at maricaban…I’m repeating the macaroni plus isip na lang siguro ako ng iba pa..this birthday is so memorable coz this would be my last as a single..and memorable because of the ring..yup…2 months before our wedding and Rudolf bought me a ring..sabi ko nga sa kanya sana you asked me..”will you marry me?” hehe! and a part of the card he gave me says..”mas lalo kong natututunang lumapit sa Panginoon ng maging ganap akong responsable bilang magiging asawa mo”. Siempre super touch ako…alam ko marami pa siyang pagdadaanan..and he’s learning fast..he’s been maturing since day 1 of our being together..Praise God!
Ako naman..as a gift to myself..I bought a book and a notebook finally..matagal ko na gusto bumili ng bagong journal..kasi di nako nakakapagsulat lately because wala na ko masulatan..ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na bumili.. the book is “Help, I’m getting married” a manual for pastors, couples and wedding coordinators by Dr. Eli Javier.It’s a good book lalo na if you’re just thinking of getting married..very beneficial kasi all the basics you need in preparation..pati governement requirement and may mga sample program pa.. Ipapahiram ko sa inyo yun..carmel, tata, jerlyn at kung sino pa man jan ang nagpa-planong mgpakasal na.
WAAAAAH!!! Wala pa rin kaming marriage license..we really need to do this na. Ang problema di ako maka leave..we scheduled it again (for the nth time) on the 17th..at kahit ano mangyari itutuloy ko na ito..after naming kumuha..deretso na kami uwi ng nueva ecija..to look for the following supplier..cake..make –up artist and check again the reception venue,hopefully makapagbayad na rin kami ng downpayment at baka sakaling makatawad pa. Hehe!
Our guestlist is blowing up & up & up…from 116 nasa 159 na kami ngayon..eh ang maximum lang namin 150..better kung mas less pa..I really do not want a big wedding, I want it to be as intimate as it can be sana..i have to sit-down and discuss this with Rudolf..para malaman namin kung sino ba talaga dun yung pwede naming hindi na lang I-invite..anyway,tatay and nanay will prepare din naman sa house..haay! doble pa reception namin.
We’re really, really out on a budget na but I am TRUSTING MY GOD. Everything will be alright.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
some wedding etiquette.."YOU'RE INVITED
note: copied from edrei..it's nice..we can actually learn something from this..
Here's an article of John & Benz Rana's (of www.weddingsatwork.com) wrote that originally appeared on 12.03.05 on About Weddings. Hope we will all learn from it...hehehehe.
Questions & Answers
Q. I got an invite but have no plans of attending; should I still send a gift?
A.First thing’s first. If you won’t be able to attend for whatever reason, please RSVP. A big chunk of the wedding budget goes to the reception and it will be utterly inconsiderate to just give up a reserved seat without letting the couple know. Give them the chance to assign that seat to another guest in their “waitlist.” Having that out of the way, let’s get to your question: YES, it is customary to still send a gift.
Q. The envelope bears only my name. May I ask if I can bring a date?
A. Don’t bring a date unless your invitation specifically says “and Guest.” Bringing unexpected guests is very impolite. Neither should you ask the couple’s permission if you may bring one or not. Don’t put your friends on the spot. We Filipinos don’t really like turning down people. So how would you know if their “Yes” means yes or not? Spare them that trouble.
Q. The invite says “Mr. & Mrs.” Could we bring our kids?
A. Never bring the kids unless “& Family” is indicated. Soon-to-weds don’t usually invite children for a good reason. Kids get bored or cranky during hour-long masses. Their tantrums might disrupt the solemnity of the ceremony. Weddings are usually formal events typically not appropriate for the little ones. To be blunt about it, inviting a child at the reception means added two mouths to feed – the kid’s and the yaya’s.
Follow-up Q. But my son/daughter is the bearer/flower girl. I’m sure it’s understood that my other child is invited.
A. Which part of the answer above didn’t you understand? Seriously, if the couple wanted to invite your other kid, they would have specified that on the envelope.
2nd follow-up Q. But I’m breastfeeding, I’m sure my friends will understand, won’t they?
A. Granting that it’s an infant and he or she won’t eat at the reception – let’s even assume that your baby won’t wail at the church – the answer is still NO! Not even if you’ve perfected the art of being a cow in a long gown. Four words: Breast Pump and Babysitter!
Q. I don’t have a clue what gift to give them. Any ideas?
A. The average Pinoy soon-to-wed would always prefer monetary gifts more than any other gift. It is the unspoken fact. We’re telling you now to make it easier for them to let you know what they REALLY want; unless they indicated that already in their invites which, by the way, is a very tacky thing to do.
If you’re not comfortable giving cash, you may ask the couple where they are registered (Gift / Bridal Registry) and choose from what’s listed under their names in the store. You can also ask them where they’re residing after the wedding and take the cue from there. If you know that they’ll be migrating abroad or living with their parents for the time being, a ref or another oven toaster may not be the most practical and logical gift.
Q. I’m convinced. So how much cash should I give them? I don't want to give too little or too much.
A. That’s a hard thing to answer. It’s really a case-to-case thing. Try to put yourself in the couple’s shoes. How much should a guest of your stature give you without being branded a cheapskate? Also consider your relationship with the couple. If you're good friends of the couple's parents, you'll probably shell-out more than if you were simply the bride’s Girl Friday.
Q. Could I skip the ceremony and head straight to the reception?
A. You can… BUT you shouldn’t! You are invited to THE wedding -- that’s the part where they exchange their “I dos.” The reception is where the Receiving Line is. You can’t be ‘received’ if you are already seated in the hall, right? “Patay-gutom” is too harsh a word and we assure you that it’s by no means what anyone would think if indeed you decide to go straight to the reception. But admit that it struck a nerve just mentioning the word in that context, isn’t it?
Q. Speaking of the Receiving Line, what should be the proper greeting?
A. Here’s the rule: Say “Congratulations” to the groom and “Best Wishes” to the bride. The reason behind is that "congrats" implies that someone has caught something or won a prize, and it is rather improper to imply that the bride “caught” the man who married her. If this rule gets mixed-up in your head come wedding day, just say the two phrases together and look at both of them. That usually works!
Likewise, saying “Good Luck!” no matter how pure your wishes are will also sound very inappropriate for obvious reasons.
Q. Nice try, but what if the couple makes a Grand Entrance and left the Receiving Line to their parents? What then should I tell them? Note that I don’t even know which sets of parents are whose.
A. Didn’t we tell you already not to skip the ceremony? The bride and groom usually walk alongside their respective parents at the very start!
Anyway, make your pleasantries short and sweet. Shake their hands and say "Hello! I'm (your name) and I went to school with (name of bride/groom) in (school’s name)/an officemate of (name of bride/groom) at (name of company)." They usually respond with "Nice meeting you." Just smile, nod politely, and move on to the next person. If one replies “Hi! I’ve heard so much about you!”, simply smile and nod just the same. No lengthy conversation; just make small talk at most. If you can’t find the words to say, just smile again, nod politely, and move.
Q. During the banquet, is there anything I need to know?
A. Nowadays, the Reception Program usually have the guests on each table stand up and have their picture taken with the couple before being led to the buffet. This is done to resolve two issues of past weddings: (a) for the couple’s convenience and skip the tiring Table-Hopping ritual just to have their picture taken with all their guests; and (b) for the guests’ convenience so they won’t have to wait very long for their turn in the buffet line.
Keep in mind that Buffet is NOT synonymous with “Eat-All-You-Can.” Do not pile your plate full. Be courteous of those who have yet to be served. Don’t worry. You can easily go for seconds.
Q. I’m used to a Buffet setting, but what if it’s a formal Sit-Down Dinner? Which fork do I start with again?
A. You’re on your own, pal. Watch “Pretty Woman” again.
Here's an article of John & Benz Rana's (of www.weddingsatwork.com) wrote that originally appeared on 12.03.05 on About Weddings. Hope we will all learn from it...hehehehe.
Questions & Answers
Q. I got an invite but have no plans of attending; should I still send a gift?
A.First thing’s first. If you won’t be able to attend for whatever reason, please RSVP. A big chunk of the wedding budget goes to the reception and it will be utterly inconsiderate to just give up a reserved seat without letting the couple know. Give them the chance to assign that seat to another guest in their “waitlist.” Having that out of the way, let’s get to your question: YES, it is customary to still send a gift.
Q. The envelope bears only my name. May I ask if I can bring a date?
A. Don’t bring a date unless your invitation specifically says “and Guest.” Bringing unexpected guests is very impolite. Neither should you ask the couple’s permission if you may bring one or not. Don’t put your friends on the spot. We Filipinos don’t really like turning down people. So how would you know if their “Yes” means yes or not? Spare them that trouble.
Q. The invite says “Mr. & Mrs.” Could we bring our kids?
A. Never bring the kids unless “& Family” is indicated. Soon-to-weds don’t usually invite children for a good reason. Kids get bored or cranky during hour-long masses. Their tantrums might disrupt the solemnity of the ceremony. Weddings are usually formal events typically not appropriate for the little ones. To be blunt about it, inviting a child at the reception means added two mouths to feed – the kid’s and the yaya’s.
Follow-up Q. But my son/daughter is the bearer/flower girl. I’m sure it’s understood that my other child is invited.
A. Which part of the answer above didn’t you understand? Seriously, if the couple wanted to invite your other kid, they would have specified that on the envelope.
2nd follow-up Q. But I’m breastfeeding, I’m sure my friends will understand, won’t they?
A. Granting that it’s an infant and he or she won’t eat at the reception – let’s even assume that your baby won’t wail at the church – the answer is still NO! Not even if you’ve perfected the art of being a cow in a long gown. Four words: Breast Pump and Babysitter!
Q. I don’t have a clue what gift to give them. Any ideas?
A. The average Pinoy soon-to-wed would always prefer monetary gifts more than any other gift. It is the unspoken fact. We’re telling you now to make it easier for them to let you know what they REALLY want; unless they indicated that already in their invites which, by the way, is a very tacky thing to do.
If you’re not comfortable giving cash, you may ask the couple where they are registered (Gift / Bridal Registry) and choose from what’s listed under their names in the store. You can also ask them where they’re residing after the wedding and take the cue from there. If you know that they’ll be migrating abroad or living with their parents for the time being, a ref or another oven toaster may not be the most practical and logical gift.
Q. I’m convinced. So how much cash should I give them? I don't want to give too little or too much.
A. That’s a hard thing to answer. It’s really a case-to-case thing. Try to put yourself in the couple’s shoes. How much should a guest of your stature give you without being branded a cheapskate? Also consider your relationship with the couple. If you're good friends of the couple's parents, you'll probably shell-out more than if you were simply the bride’s Girl Friday.
Q. Could I skip the ceremony and head straight to the reception?
A. You can… BUT you shouldn’t! You are invited to THE wedding -- that’s the part where they exchange their “I dos.” The reception is where the Receiving Line is. You can’t be ‘received’ if you are already seated in the hall, right? “Patay-gutom” is too harsh a word and we assure you that it’s by no means what anyone would think if indeed you decide to go straight to the reception. But admit that it struck a nerve just mentioning the word in that context, isn’t it?
Q. Speaking of the Receiving Line, what should be the proper greeting?
A. Here’s the rule: Say “Congratulations” to the groom and “Best Wishes” to the bride. The reason behind is that "congrats" implies that someone has caught something or won a prize, and it is rather improper to imply that the bride “caught” the man who married her. If this rule gets mixed-up in your head come wedding day, just say the two phrases together and look at both of them. That usually works!
Likewise, saying “Good Luck!” no matter how pure your wishes are will also sound very inappropriate for obvious reasons.
Q. Nice try, but what if the couple makes a Grand Entrance and left the Receiving Line to their parents? What then should I tell them? Note that I don’t even know which sets of parents are whose.
A. Didn’t we tell you already not to skip the ceremony? The bride and groom usually walk alongside their respective parents at the very start!
Anyway, make your pleasantries short and sweet. Shake their hands and say "Hello! I'm (your name) and I went to school with (name of bride/groom) in (school’s name)/an officemate of (name of bride/groom) at (name of company)." They usually respond with "Nice meeting you." Just smile, nod politely, and move on to the next person. If one replies “Hi! I’ve heard so much about you!”, simply smile and nod just the same. No lengthy conversation; just make small talk at most. If you can’t find the words to say, just smile again, nod politely, and move.
Q. During the banquet, is there anything I need to know?
A. Nowadays, the Reception Program usually have the guests on each table stand up and have their picture taken with the couple before being led to the buffet. This is done to resolve two issues of past weddings: (a) for the couple’s convenience and skip the tiring Table-Hopping ritual just to have their picture taken with all their guests; and (b) for the guests’ convenience so they won’t have to wait very long for their turn in the buffet line.
Keep in mind that Buffet is NOT synonymous with “Eat-All-You-Can.” Do not pile your plate full. Be courteous of those who have yet to be served. Don’t worry. You can easily go for seconds.
Q. I’m used to a Buffet setting, but what if it’s a formal Sit-Down Dinner? Which fork do I start with again?
A. You’re on your own, pal. Watch “Pretty Woman” again.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
sari-saring kwento
Wow..it’s been a month since I updated..sensha na po sa mga nagbabasa ng blog ko,di naman sa wala ako updates but I find it hard lang talaga to write..magbasa lang ng e-mails ubos na oras ko..hehe!
Anyways…we’re really on full blast preparations na..nakakatuwa kasi Rudolf is so much involve na although lagi pa rin niyang sinasabi pag tinanong ko siya about something..”ikaw bahala mahal..mas alam mo yan..” ngek! Na-appreciate ko pa rin yung involvement niya.
Madami pa kami gagawin, we’re doing it one at a time..ayoko masyado ngaragin sarili ko sa preps baka naman come my wedding day..di nako makilala ng mga guests namin..kasi pag iisipin ko lahat ng loads ko..gusto ko na himatayin..nagkataon pa na may concert kami sa cebu on January 22..almost all of the details and work nasa akin..haay! at di ako pwede mawala kahit 1 araw sa office..hopefully after that medyo maluwag nako..I’m praying also for someone na magte-take over muna ng ministry na ipinagkatiwala sa akin ng Lord (Young Professionals/Singles) ..even just for a while..habang nagpe-prepare kami for the wedding..sana may ma-burden jan at mag offer na kunin muna..hehe! calling all the singles at LJBC!!!
I’m so overwhelmed of God’s love and blessings..share ko nga kay dolf last devotion namin,nanliliit ako sa mga blessing na tinatanggap namin at alam ko..madami pa hinanda ang Lord. I just have to trust HIM and believe that He can give us the best!
May pants na si dolf!!! Yey! Hehe..sobrang saya ba?..we bought this last Sunday sa SM Manila..for only 579.00. super love niya yung tela kasi malambot at very comfortable siya.like din niya yung fit sa kanya..ang laki na ng tinaba ni dolf..humahabol sa kin..sa sunday we're set to buy his shoes and his barong..ok na sa kanya RTW na barong..pina jusi..blessing din to kasi Kuya joshua said he will pay for it na daw(barong & shoes) o di ba? galing galing talaga ni Lord!
then, we accepted another opportunity to earn extra income for the wedding.answerd prayer din to..na bigay sa amin yung t-shirt printing ng company namin..medyo malaki siya at mako-cover na siguro yung payment sa reception namin..for all those who prayed for us..salamat talaga!
we met with jay kagabi-our photographer, although di pa kami nag down-nasa amin na yung contract..ok na sakin yung service niya..free ang pre-nup at maganda naman gawa niya.I know the Lord will give us yung pambayad sa kanya..mura na nga bigay niya sa akin kasi i've known him for quite sometime na compared dun sa iba.hopefully we could do the pre-nup sometime on march para medyo sunny na.sa parks & wildlife siguro location namin.
Dolf & I wants the best for our wedding but what we desire most is that people who will come will see God's hands working in us and glorify Him..
Wedding preparations can be so deppressing but when God is at the center of it it is very Exciting!!! yun lang muna..more on next!!!
Anyways…we’re really on full blast preparations na..nakakatuwa kasi Rudolf is so much involve na although lagi pa rin niyang sinasabi pag tinanong ko siya about something..”ikaw bahala mahal..mas alam mo yan..” ngek! Na-appreciate ko pa rin yung involvement niya.
Madami pa kami gagawin, we’re doing it one at a time..ayoko masyado ngaragin sarili ko sa preps baka naman come my wedding day..di nako makilala ng mga guests namin..kasi pag iisipin ko lahat ng loads ko..gusto ko na himatayin..nagkataon pa na may concert kami sa cebu on January 22..almost all of the details and work nasa akin..haay! at di ako pwede mawala kahit 1 araw sa office..hopefully after that medyo maluwag nako..I’m praying also for someone na magte-take over muna ng ministry na ipinagkatiwala sa akin ng Lord (Young Professionals/Singles) ..even just for a while..habang nagpe-prepare kami for the wedding..sana may ma-burden jan at mag offer na kunin muna..hehe! calling all the singles at LJBC!!!
I’m so overwhelmed of God’s love and blessings..share ko nga kay dolf last devotion namin,nanliliit ako sa mga blessing na tinatanggap namin at alam ko..madami pa hinanda ang Lord. I just have to trust HIM and believe that He can give us the best!
May pants na si dolf!!! Yey! Hehe..sobrang saya ba?..we bought this last Sunday sa SM Manila..for only 579.00. super love niya yung tela kasi malambot at very comfortable siya.like din niya yung fit sa kanya..ang laki na ng tinaba ni dolf..humahabol sa kin..sa sunday we're set to buy his shoes and his barong..ok na sa kanya RTW na barong..pina jusi..blessing din to kasi Kuya joshua said he will pay for it na daw(barong & shoes) o di ba? galing galing talaga ni Lord!
then, we accepted another opportunity to earn extra income for the wedding.answerd prayer din to..na bigay sa amin yung t-shirt printing ng company namin..medyo malaki siya at mako-cover na siguro yung payment sa reception namin..for all those who prayed for us..salamat talaga!
we met with jay kagabi-our photographer, although di pa kami nag down-nasa amin na yung contract..ok na sakin yung service niya..free ang pre-nup at maganda naman gawa niya.I know the Lord will give us yung pambayad sa kanya..mura na nga bigay niya sa akin kasi i've known him for quite sometime na compared dun sa iba.hopefully we could do the pre-nup sometime on march para medyo sunny na.sa parks & wildlife siguro location namin.
Dolf & I wants the best for our wedding but what we desire most is that people who will come will see God's hands working in us and glorify Him..
Wedding preparations can be so deppressing but when God is at the center of it it is very Exciting!!! yun lang muna..more on next!!!
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