WEDDING DETAILS. The theme is 1940s-inspired "old English" because the bride loves anything vintage. The motif is lavender, which is the bride's favorite color.

Jojo, according to Ciara, is "dedma about the concept." The groom laughs and counters, "I'm actually starting to like it because of her. Yung mga vintage-vintage na 'yan, and even yung inspiration niya for this wedding, British tea party.  So yun, I'm starting to appreciate it na rin."

The gowns of the bride and entourage are all creations of Ciara's close friend, Mich Dulce. Of course, they're also vintage-inspired.

Ciara relates, "I've always been amazed ever since A League of their Own na movie, favorite ko yun, e. Noong bata ako, paulit-ulit kong pinapanood yun.  So, hanggang sa naging friends ko si Mich. Tapos yung idea niya na, it's okay to dress like you live during the 1940s.  So yun, parang lumakas ang loob ko..."

The youngest daughter of former Senator Tito Sotto and singer-actress Helen Gamboa  chooses Lala Flores to do her makeup, and Celeste Tuviera, her hair.

From Manila Peninsula Hotel, a vintage car brings the bride to the open field.

And around 4:00 p.m, everything comes to a standstill. The bride—smiling, and at one point, shedding tears of joy—makes her bridal walk.

THE ENTOURAGE. It's a star-studded wedding!

Sharon Cuneta, the bride's cousin and considered as the eldest in their family, is the Matron of Honor, along with Danica Sotto-Pingris, Ciara's closest cousin. Cat Bautista, the non-showbiz best friend of Ciara is the Maid of Honor.

Jojo chooses the sons of Mr. T or Mr. Tony Tuviera of TAPE, Inc. and APT Films, to be his Best Men—director Mike and Eduardo Tuviera.

Ciara's sisters, Diorella Maria and Romina, are the Secondary Sponsors. The former lights the candle with Nestor Leynes III, while the latter handles the veil with JP Castillo. Bearers of the cord are Pops Fernandez and Ernesto Calanoc.

KC Concepcion shows up, and is later seen putting and removing the veil of the bride and groom.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen have an interesting mix of couple's friends in showbiz, politics, and non-showbiz. The six pairs are Mich Dulce and Kim Honasan, Julia Clarete and Diosdado Arroyo, Erica Silva and Erwin Dy, Marie Aquino and Manuel Tamayo Jr., Joy Sotto and Gian Sotto, and Jocelyn Oconer and Sherwin de Leon.

The coin bearer is Dawn Zulueta, whose son Jacobo Lagdameo is the Bible bearer. Ring bearer is the nephew of Ciara and son of Gian, Edrigu W. Sotto.

Flower girls are Nadia Tuviera, Mariel Daniella Sophia Pangilinan, Helena Maria de Leon, and  Simone Francesca Emmanuelle Pangilinan. They are escorted by Vicente Sotto IV, Victorio Generoso, and Romino Generoso.

The couple have eight pairs of sponsors, who are all close to them and their parents: Sen. Gringo Honasan and Ms. Letty Tan, Mr. Ramon Ang and Mother Lily Monteverde, Cong. Romeo Jalosjos (represented by his son Bullet Jalosjos) and Ms. Kitchie Benedicto-Paulino, Mr. Antonio Tuviera and Ms. Madeleine Tuviera, Mr. Roberto Barreiro and Ms. Lisa Alvenida, Mr. Vic Sotto and Ms. Malou Choa-Fagar, Mr. Joey de Leon and Ms. Evelyn Roxas, and Mr. Harry Tan and Mrs. Natividad Cheng.

THE CEREMONY. Aside from the vows, one unforgettable part of  the entire ceremony is the thank-the-parents portion, which is a suggestion of the officiating pastor Bernard Marquez.

Ciara becomes emotional while thanking her famous parents for giving her a privileged life. For his part, Jojo says thank you to his parents, in-laws, Mr. T, whom he considers his second dad.

A video, featuring photos taken by Raymund Isaac, captures not only Ciara and Jojo but their love for each other. For a time, Ciara lived in Las Vegas but distance never became a hindrance for their relationship to grow stronger.

Despite a guest list containing the "Who's who" in showbiz and politics, the atmosphere is very positive, light, and full of warmth.

Jeffrey Hidalgo, UST Strings Orchestra, and friends of Ciara from UST Conservatory of Music serenade the guests. The repertoire consists of mostly classic pieces, like "Someone Like You," "The Nearness of You," "She," "Light of a Million Mornings," "You First Believed," "Feels Like Heaven," "With You I'm Born Again," "The First Time I Loved Forever," to name a few.

THE RECEPTION. Pia Guanio and Danica serve as the hosts. Vic looks pleased seeing his girlfriend and daughter together onstage. Pia even jokes, "For your hosting needs, you can contact our manager, Mr. Vic Sotto."

The AVP (audio visual presentation) titled A Flight To Forever has everyone's eyes glued to the screen. It sums up the couple's love story, as narrated by their closest friends and relatives.

People are all ears when when Vito, second son of Ciara's Ate Apple, makes a surprise speech. Later that night, the new Mrs. Oconer reveals that she and Vito are very close. "Katabi ko silang matulog!" she adds.

Tears flow once again when it's the dad's time to dance with his bunso. "Kasi si Daddy, tina-try niya akong i-divert. Alam mo, nagkamali ako...ang dami niyang kuwento. 'Tapos, niyakap ko na lang siya. Noong niyakap ko na siya, hindi ko na napigilan. Naiyak na lang talaga 'ko," Daddy's girl says.

Apple's eldest Romino wows the crowd with his a la Michael Jackson number, "Billie Jean."

After the brief program, the parents and newly-weds give their message.

Tito Sen, nickname of the bride's dad, says he's also going to speak on behalf of his wife, who's been crying that day. "Baka himatayin na," explains the Eat Bulaga!  host.

Ciara brims with more thanks for the presence and support of the guests. "I'm very happy, I'm overwhelmed. I can't believe it's happening..." she exclaims repeatedly.

Jojo's mom, Ms. Cecilia Oconer, welcomes Ciara to their family.

As for Joe, he admits being in a "culture shock" because his family is just half of Ciara's clan. Nevertheless, he's very grateful for the warm welcome, and thanks the Gamboa and Sotto families.

He adds, "Kaniana I was listening to Ciara thanking almost everybody, but actually, I should thank her because she was the one who really thought about the whole wedding, who planned and organized everything..."

Ciara's response: "Thank you for giving me my dream wedding."

                                                               source: pep.p
 
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Actress-host Rica Peralejo reportedly confirmed that she is set to marry her non-showbiz boyfriend Joseph Bonifacio.

The 28-year-old former child star revealed that Joseph proposed to her while they were celebrating their 10th “monthsary” last May 31. They are both members of “Victory Christian Fellowship” and Joseph is one of the pastors there.

“When he [Joseph] came into my life, it became complete. I’m so happy with my life. I’m overflowing with joy.” said Rica on finding her partner.
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he drove me to school today. I was happy he had some extra time.

Anyway, we came to tail an Avanza. I told him that it's cute.
His response was that all we can say is that it's cute. If i wouldn't have to marry this year, he was actually planning to get one for me. (We are not rich. So, Avanza to me is still a lot. It is a practical choice afterall. although, i had wanted a Celerio at first.)
I smiled.
He told me that i still have a chance to back out and grab the car.
I know my Papa was joking. And that he knows that somehow there's no turning back anymore. But we do know that jokes are half meant.
I bet that in a way, he did mean it. He doesn't want me married this soon. But there's just nothing he can do and he knows it. So, he accepts it.

I am going to miss my Papa... and Mama... and Jobbie (my 9yr-old kid brother)... and Jon (my other brother... although not that much since he had been at cebu since 2007.)
I am going to miss davao... my home.
I will miss my church here and the friends that i have there & the fellowship that we have.
I will miss my friends.
i will miss a lot.

Yes, I must be loving this man quite a lot.
He often asks me if i think he'd be worth it all.
Honestly, if i didn't think that he would, i wouldn't have decide to go with him.

i just realized that time flies so fast.

soon, i'll be there with him.

along with a lot of uncertainties but definitely with lots of love.
 
i am sorry if i am including the nursing process here...
but i was preparing for a lecture on the review of the nursing process just minutes ago...
so, why not apply it here as well.

1. Assessment
- i need to assess what i need and especially identify things that are not in the "normal range".

2. Diagnosing
- whatever problem that presents needs to be prioritize...

3. Planning
- keeping a SMART goal in mind.
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic and Time-bounded.

4. Interventions
- well, this is where the action begins. It should be geared towards the goal.

5. Evaluation
- to identify whether the goal had been met or not met.
then, either you'd congratulate yourself or you tell yourself on what areas you can improve at after your post-intervention assessment. It is a cycle so it goes back to top then down until you're satisfied with the outcomes or the goal had been met.

In this case, i definitely have a problem on telling my papa about our plans. It is not that my papa is strict nor is he an ogre. In fact, he is very approachable and accommodating... he is after all the envy of my friends. but it's just that sometimes, he's hard to please and his expectations are quite high.
planning... well, i actually need to talk to him soon... i need a deadline... say 1 week? to speak up...
hopefully, everything will go well.
Actually the talking is part of the interventions part & i think i to need to compromise with his other wishes.

anywayz, the evaluation won't come until i've made my move.
 
my best friend and i lay-outed the invite cards...

i'd be posting it here soon...

anywayz, i am so happy that my husband to be is not afraid to tell his side...
i sent the sample lay-out to him earlier... & i got great suggestions.
how i lve him!
 
^^ sample... ^^

^^ with the bridal couple as hosts


With the blessing of our parents
Efren D. Espina        Joel F. Navidad
Adelina Antonio, Ph.D    Luzviminda D. Navidad
We,
Dennies Anthony & Ligaya
Request the honor of your presence
as we are united in Holy Matrimony

Monday, ninth of August
two thousand and ten at seven in the morning at

Navidad Memorial Alliance Church.
Reception will immediately follow at nearby
Kamonsilan Resort.
RSVP                                                                
Joy - 09283207653                                Attire: Filipiñana
Dennies - 09295600647                         Color Motiff: Teal
 

^^ with the bride's parents as hosts ^^
Engr. and Mrs. Joel F. Navidad
Requests the honor of your presence
At the maariage of their daughter
Ligaya Develos Navidad
to
Dennies Anthony Antonio Espina

 ^^ with the groom's parents as hosts ^^
Mr. and Mrs. Efren D. Espina
Requests the honor of your presence
At the maariage of
Ligaya Develos Navidad
to their son
Dennies Anthony Antonio Espina
 
there's this price that you're willing to spend...

and there's that part of you that wish to have that wedding that you've always dreamt about.
and there's another side that knows that a lot can be done on the money that would go to the wedding that would last only for a couple to four hours...

i honestly wish i could just go about with having 20 people... then, i could save a lot!
i wish i could go to a destination wedding instead of having a bunch of people.

but then again, i am in the Philippines.
i am tied down to the culture and tradition that we have.
and that my family's pride in a way is at stake (or at least my father and mother's).

i wish we could just run off and get married somewhere...
but it would crush my mama's heart... surely.
& it would melt the excitement amongst my friends and family.

but looking at the brighter side again... at least a lot would enjoy our wedding... or so, i hope.

hi

4/7/2010

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i just need to post...

i have nothing in mind today...

i'd probably edit this post when i have more ideas coming...

i'm thinking of revising my site... but don't know what i really want to have.

i do wish that a lot of ads will be coming so i can start earning... but that is but wishful thinking.
i don't seem to have a knack for this...
but i'd try anyway.
 
my father is not agreeable to my 8-9-10 dream wedding date right now. he wants it moved to a later date of the month.

anywayz, it would have been easy to give up on the wedding date, if not because of this one thing...
my future in-laws had thought that 8-9-10 is final & approved and they all have a ticket to davao for that date!
yes, all 12 of them. They didn't even wait for a promo fare to come in.
btw, cebu pacific has P999 on all domestic flights up to april 8 for travel on june 1 to august 31. (i got dennies a flight to davao on july on this promo so we could deliver our invites and to wrap things up.)

it's indeed an additional cost to be living in a long distance relationship. thus, it would be a heaven (or so, i hope) to be together soon. (excited ^^< i ought to be, i guess)

I am to tell him(my father) tonight. since, they already had the post-wedding reception welcome for us at manila on august 21. So, got to spill the beans so they could get the discounted fares to manila that's up until tomorrow.

God help me.

Thanks for your prayers, friends.

God bless. ^^<
 
  • 1. Set Priorities

  • Setting priorities means that you can place the bulk of your budget on what really matters to you.

    You may also single out other events/part in the wedding that can be left out. For example, if you are not really the dancing type, then, why get a venue with a dance floor? or why get a live band when you can still have your dream without it (take a CD or your iPOD instead)?

    Or how about considering a cheaper or smaller cake?

    I've talked to a lot of brides and coordinators... & their advice to would-be brides like me on a budget is to invest on photography and your hair & make-up. Afterall, the prparation for months would boil down to a couple of hours or more. Without good documentation, your left with nothing but a memory (many of which the bride would be missing due to the stress & anticipation of the wedding itself).

    Or why get a designer gown when you'd look just as beautiful in a cheaper one?

    2. Consider a Destination Wedding

    Going on a destination wedding would seem like MORE with the airline tickets & hotel to consider... but this is definitely the best way to limit your guests, thus cutting on the reception cost and other miscellaneous cost.
  • 3. Check Out the Parks

    This is getting that garden or outdoor venue at a bargain. Why pay a bulk to get that view when you can get it for free?
  • 4. Compare and Bargain

    A lot of wedding suppliers are banking on the wedding business. Without a comparison on the prices & a canvas on the bargains that are available, a bride-to-be maybe a victim of the commercialization in weddings.

    In this regard, an expert (i mean a wedding planner) would probably bring down the cost of your wedding... as ironic as it may sound. You see... they know how to haggle with the suppliers, they have their "suki" where they could get you bargains and they know the ropes around so you won't get stck at a dead end or something.
  • 5. Rely on your Friends

    Admit it! A lot of your friends or family is excited about your wedding too. Why not ask for the help of those creative pipz who love you?

    Get them to give you a hand on making the invitation cards, souvenirs, or sing for your wedding... the possibilities are endless.

    I'm definitely getting the most of this.
    I'm getting my hair and make-up free from my friend who owns a salon ^^<
    My church friends who happens to be members of the choir had already volunteered to sing. In fact, I asked them at least a song to sing for the reception. And the pianist for the wedding is a friend from church too!
    My cousin who plays the violin quite well will probably play my bridal march if she's available.
    My Auntie is taking care of my souvenirs.
    My best friend volunteered to help out in the making of the invitations.
    Another friend would serve as the wedding coordinator for the day.
    A family friend who works at pearl farm has volunteered for the honeymoon two years back ^^< which i am going to remind her soon ^^.