Our Wedding Diary 21:Cute Little Details 1

Some ideas for the table numbers...

1. Bottle of wines instead of the traditional table number cards.



Since the guest will consume the wine during the reception, why not use it as a centerpiece and as a table number holder. You can save a lot on this one.


2. Your photos as a table number adds a personalize touch to your wedding reception



Use your prenuptial pictures as a material for your Table Number. You can be add a little information about you and your fiancee for your guest to know you better. Add some information such as your favorites things, hobbies, and a little trivia on how you met.

3. You can have this metal numbers as a unique concept.



To make the reecption programe more lively, ask your emcee to go on table hopping and ask for your guest's lucky number. Whoever seats or belong to a table number with the same lucky number as theirs, will win a price. Who say's table number don't matter at all?

I also found these name cards...so cute!!!

1. Tie it with a ribbon - Simple and elegant



2. Traditional Name Cards - For a simple touch


3.Let them look for their pictures- One unique idea that will surely make your guest smile. Finding their pictures in the tables



4. Fruits to hold your name cards -If you're having an autumn harvest theme, why not use pear or oranges. If you're having a Christmas festive feast, why not use apples and grapes. This will surely reflect your theme and motiff even without an event stylist.



Photo Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings

Time To Celebrate 4:Celebrating Tatay's 54th Birthday

We decided to surprise Tatay on his 54th birthday. Together with my sisters and cousin, we went home to make our Tatay happy!!! He was so touched for our little surprise. We may not have an extravagant celebration but I know that we made him happy on his day!!!Love you tay!!!

The Food

Like to thank my brother for ordering these foods. I know it's not really your stuff to prepare things like this. But you really did a good job!!!





The Birthday Cake




The Celebrant



Some of our cousin during dinner time...

Treat yourself to some personal time 6:Smile

SMILE: After typhoon Onyong and Pepeng, this is all we need. A little smile to brighten our day. Got this from the Papelmerotti box this week!!! Let's also make this a practice!!!

Go to a secluded are. Smile or laugh out loud for a couple of minutes. Studies have shown that the more a person smiles or laughs, the more he or she is resistant to sickness. Even if you feel silly at first, you’ll benefit from this exercise’s positively stimulating effects.

Khin says: I remember the song SMILE, when I picked this one. Let me share you the lyrics:


Smile though your heart is aching;
Smile even though it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by.
If you smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow,
You'll see the sun come shining through for you.

That's the time you must keep on trying,
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

It's very timely, a lot of people are complaining about the difficulties and their struggles in life but that should not be an excuse to smile even for a while. When we're feeling sad just think of happy thoughts and it will bring out those smile. Sabi nga nila pag lagi nakasimangot mabilis tatanda. Always smile!!!

ABC's of Beauty and Wellness 6: Cooked Food

I miss posting this entry. It's been a month since i posted my last entry here and now let me start it with my ABC's of Beauty and Wellness. For this week here's my share: Cooked Food



COOKED FOOD should be eaten after raw food. Health practitioners agree that it takes a longer time to digest cooked food in the stomach. Thus, if you mix the raw with the cooked, there will be traffic problem inside, mixing digested with undigested food. So as not to confuse and overload our stomachs, eat the raw before the cooked, that is fruit salad first before the main meal and no after.

Khim says: Now, I know. Got to make this habit in order to prevent colon problem!!!

Dare to Conquer 1: Amorita and Abaca

I was scanning the Martha Stewart Bridal magazine when I saw these 2 resorts. We're planning to visit these places next year and I know this will be a perfect place for a vacation. Take a look at the photos, I'm sure you'll also love them.

Our Wedding Diary 20: Shoes for the bride 1

Some shoes design for the bride...

I can't help but post them here.

They are all cute!!!

Elegant and Traditional....



In Different Hue



Too good to wear, even after the wedding... I'll go for the shoes in champagne shade, para hindi common and I can wear it pa sa ibang occasion.



and I'll match it with this bag...So cute..so stylish...ayoko nung parang pouch...basta yan ang gusto ko... :-)

Our Wedding Diary 19: Treats for the Kids 1

I love these ideas from the Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine, it's some treats for the kids. This will keep them busy in the wedding ceremony and reception. (Just hope this will be a cure for their tantrums.hehehe)

I just hope that our little angel's will love it!!!

Some candies ....



and chocolates....


Some crayons, coloring books, puzzles and toys for the reception. This will keep them busy while their Mom and Dads are enjoying the programme.



Some foods or baon for the ceremony. ( Bottled water, juice, chips and some cupcakes).

Our Wedding Diary 18: Event Stylist

I was reading the Wedding Digest Magazine, when I saw an article about an event stylist based in Silang,Cavite. Since it's a 15-20 minutes drive from our place, I decided to consider her to be our event stylist. One more factor why we want her, she's not pricey compare to other event stylist who would charge too much for an out of town wedding. She can make the wedding reception and venue glamorous for as low as 10,000 pesos. It's a bit cheaper compare to the stylist here in Manila, wherein they will charge you for a minimum of 25,000 pesos. She understands the needs of the bride and groom, they can even lend some things/items from their shop for free. Yup, that's free of charge!!! We're scheduled to visit their place this coming October to check her works. She's going to present a set-up that matches out theme and motif. I'm so excited!!! I'll give you an update this coming October!!!

Books to LOVE 2: A gift from Tetay

Before I left SGS, Tetay gave me this book as a gift. I'm not pregnant OKAY!!! She just gave me the book because as early as now I'm starting to read some magazines and book on how to raise kids. Kasi naman ayoko naman kung kelan anjan saka ko pa lang pagaaralan. Fort me, I just want to read those stuffs para naman if maranasan ko atleast I know something about it di ba? I can apply kung anu nabasa ko. I know experience is the best teacher but it's even better when you're prepared di ba?

Tetay, thanks for the book. I know matagal pa bago ko ma apply yung anjan sa book...

Khim's Thoughts 20: Bonding over dinner

Before we hit the production floor 2 weeks ago, some of my co-trainees decided to have a bonding over dinner. Tintin chooses Giligan's at G5 because it's 5-10 minutes away from the office. The original plan was on Macapagal Avenue because the pregnant Tintin wants some seafoods. But 2 of my co-trainees ayaw sumama,kaya ayun kami na lang. But it was a fun night kahit konti lang kami. Archie, Tin's better half, is so funny and super inaasar niya si Maijie. While si Dhane and Aton ay nakipag inuman kay Archie, Maijie, Tin and I was busy...EATING..hehehe..

Here's some pics... Too bad, konti lang pero masaya naman.



Kamay yan ni buntis, super gusto nya daw ng Sinigang na Bangus....naglilihi...




Maijie and Me...while waiting for the food!!!



Dhane and Anton....Kainuman ni Archie...



Archie and Tintin...syempre and LOVERS...

Sana masundan toh. Siguro pag nagtagal ng konti...hehehe

My Latest Purchase 3: Wedding Digest

I bought this Wedding digest one month ago and I just opened it this morning. Yup, just this morning..hehehe. I have this habit of buying things specially magazine then I'll just keep it in my locker or drawer. I'll only read it when I have time. Compare to other girls who will scan the magazine and just stare at the pictures or models on every pages, for me it's more than just staring at those pictures but reading every little details and articles on it.

I also bought back issues of magazines. The only thing na binibili ko kada release ng latest edition is the Cosmopolitan and the bridal magazines like Wedding Essentials and Martha Stewart Bride which is released 2x a year. But yung other magazines I always buy a back copies of it. Suki ako ng Filbar's Back issues. hehehe. Kasi for example like the travel, food and business magazines the price ranges from 125 - 250 Php every month. Pero pag pinalipas ko ung 3 months naka-sale na sya it will just cost 100 Php for 3 magazines of your choice. Hindi naman kasi nagbabago ang mga laman nun at hindi nabubura ung mga letters kaya the same din na mga ideas and information ang makikita ko dun. I'm buying wedding magazines kada release kasi I need to be updated and it's a must for me for my wedding preps. While ung Cosmopolitan, I always buy it every month kasi super aminado naman ako...kaartehan ko lang siguro..hehehe...

This is my first copy of Wedding Digest. I really love it because there's a lot of wedding suppliers profile inside na di ko kalimitan nakikita sa mga bridal fair and other wedding sites. I'm looking for a wedding stylist within our budget and I saw the information here in this magazine. She's a local from Silang, Cavite that means I no longer have to pay the Out of Town fee.(savings na naman ito, yehey...) There's a lot ideas din for the souvenirs, hay ngayon nahihilo ako sa pag pili. I'll post some of the items here as soon na ma-visit ko na yung mga sites nila.

I also read a lot of tips on how to save some money and on some details. I'll share it siguro when I have time. Looks like I'm back to my wedding preps again! I miss doing it!!!

My Latest Purchase 2: Shoes that Fits 1!!!

I'm very happy with one of my latest purchase. I have problem buying shoes because I usually fit in size 8 or 9. Sometimes may mga available na designs sa malls but di ganun kaganda. But take a peek on the shoes that I bought for just 200 pesos!!!



Yup that's 200 pesos for 2 pairs of shoes...Yipee..Thanks for the haggling power and skills that I learned from my dad!!!Nakuha ko sya ng almost 50% of it's original price.I bought it in a thrift store along Espana, Manila. The seller informed me that it's 200 pesos per pair but then when I make some "tawad" he told me that the last price is "180". But syempre di ako nakuntento so umikot pa ako. Since most of the shoes that I owned have heels and are mostly black, white and a few pair of beige and 1 brown pointed shoes (which vayie calls "Fucking shoes"..hehehe..kasi O.A. ang pagkapointed), I decided to looked for a flat shoes that I can used pag syempre nag grocery or naglalakad ng malalayo. Puro na lang kasi ako flip flops na minsan sabi ng pinsan ko boring na daw ako tignan.

After 30 mins, I saw these red shoes and decided to try it.



At first, sabi ko if 180 isa lang bibilhin ko pero if I can get it at a lower price I'll but both of them. My cousin told me to pick the first one because maganda daw sa paa ko.



But then maganda din ung red, I told her I can have both of them at 150 pesos each. (wink). We headed towards the cashier and told them that I will get it a 150 each. The cashier told us that it's not possible so I politely asked her to check if the owner is in the store and after 5 minutes she went back with the owner. Foreigner kasi, so alam ko bibigay niya un.

Khim: I'll buy these two pairs of shoes for 150 pesos each.
Store owner (Korean): How much is these shoes?
Cashier: 180 last price
Khim: But, I'm buying 2 pairs eh. I bought this bag here 2 weeks ago, remember I didn't asked for discount. Maybe you can give me a discount now?
Store owner (Korean): (smiles. I think he remember me) Oh yes. That shoes you pay 100 each Okay! You come back next week, we have a new display. new products.
Khim: Oh, Thank you!

I thank him right away and headed to the cashier immediately baka kasi magbago pa isip. My cousin asked me, "Ate, panu mo nagawa yun?". I answered back, "Kasi 2 weeks ago un din ung style ko. Nag work naman ulit ngayon di ba?" hehehe.

Best time of the day to buy some items, during morning..pag ala pa benta ang mga stores... or pag pasara na sila..kasi alang masamang tawad...hehehe...