PRELUDE TO A WEDDING - Part 2 MORE PEOPLE TO MEET, MORE THINGS TO DO (View From A Mother's Eyes)

You must be wondering what my thoughts are with Christine's wedding just about two days away. Honestly, it's a mix.. nothing which I can pin down as my one main thought. Maybe I'll leave that to time... it will sort itself out as the days roll along. I am more inclined to watch everything.. like watching a parade go by. And just like your usual parade there's plenty to see, all sorts of images -- clowns, costumes, masks, revelry, fun. Everybody who is part of it is seen to put his best foot or effort forward -- all orchestrated to bring about a wonderful show. Now I'm loving the sights and sounds of this one special parade --- the wedding. And it's no show -- it's for real! And at this point in the blogging, this is even just the prelude -- not the wedding yet. We'll be coming to that in just a few.

So let's continue...

Now we went to the food tasting prepared at the house of the caterer, Kaye. They also discussed the motif, table decor, and the physical arrangement of the reception. Oh but the food was simply sumptuous - so appealing to the eye and palate. Here is just a few on the menu shown us. (The wedding cake -- we'll see that in the reception photographs.)

Ah the wedding waltz by the couple (choreographer Bong Santos)... this was my fun. I could only hope that they wouldn't bungle up their dance on the day. Anyway I think the main idea here is to enjoy the whole thing.. never mind some missed steps. That'll be something funny to look back to someday. Memories are made of these. Indeed!

Choosing the right dress for the bridal entourage was a thrill all on its own. We met the designer Dan Cadiz, a pleasant and friendly person. After he made the sketches for each member of the entourage, we knew that we were in for a series of fittings before the final dress would come out. But I'll say this much it was worth it all. Will show the pictures in the final part of the blog.

Now we come to the making of the bride's wedding dress.

The couturier is Veluz Reyes. A very talented designer - such a charming down-to-earth and friendly lady. Oh my goodness she cracks me up with her jokes. The wedding dress evolved beautifully right before my eyes with every visit we made to her residence/shop for the fittings. It's so gorgeous it simply took my breath away! Oh but I can't show the pictures, not yet! Lols!

So the pictures above will show you the family enjoying the whole time spent at the fittings - series of fittings I should say. We teased the bridegroom, Daniel, about not being able to see the dress. But he's such a good sport just cooling his heels at the receiving area and as his usual would counter with his own jokes and antics with us. Great guy!

Here we have the trial hair and make-up session with Irene Sy-Go. The make-up came out good, not overpowering but simply enhancing natural features and bringing out the best. The hair though would still go through some changes to complement the wedding dress when it's finished.

And then it was time for the bridegroom to take center-stage.

We accompanied him to his suit fitting and it sure looked good on him -- dashing good fit.

Will end up at this point. More in the next 'ish - Part 3.
Bye for now. God bless!