Barongs, Barongs, Barongs

OK, ever since we started planning our wedding, we wanted to have a morning wedding. Not only are reception venues cheaper for morning events but also, we like that towards the night, everything is done and finished already.

So, morning weddings have an equivalent when it comes type of fabric and style as well as color are the concerns. For my bridal gown, I made sure that the color of my gown is not to bright. I choose Cream for the Mikado fabric of my gown.

For Doms’ barong, I am very happy to have a great find shared by one of our Ninangs. The Onesimus Factory Outlet is located at Cordillera Corner Arayat Street Barangay Malamig, Mandaluyong. If everything goes well, we will go to this factory outlet in April and check out the barongs for Doms, his dad, my dad and L.A.

So, what is a Barong?

The Barong tagalog or simply Barong is an embroidered formal garment from the Philippines. It is very lightweight and worn untucked (similar to a coat/dress shirt), over an undershirt. It is a common wedding and formal attire for Filipino men as well as women. (From Wikipedia)

I really hope that we can have the time and oppurtunity to check out the Onesimus outlet. Here are some of their barongs that I like:



Correction, there are 2 factory outlets for Onesimus. Here are their addresses:

Onesimus Factory Outlet (along Edsa)
2nd Flr, Paragon Plaza Bldg. EDSA cor. Reliance St.
Barangay Ilaya, Mandaluyong City
tel.no: 5713528

Onesimus Factory Outlet and warehouse
592 Cordillera Street, Barangay Malamig,
Boni Ave. Mandaluyong City
tel.no: 5331165 or 10 local 108

Thanks to Camille from W@W for the info.

Everything is Gonna Be OK

I haven’t posted anything here in my bridal blog for the longest time. I usually update everyone with what happening with our wedding preps or just anything I feel will be helpful to other couples. But, for the past days, I’ve been very down and depressed. We’ve been having problems lately with Doms’ S Pass here in Singapore.

Recently, his employment pass was renewed and the renewal was rejected. This affected us so much because he cannot stay here in Singapore without a valid pass. His current company is doing their part in this situation. they are re-appealing Doms and are doing a new pass application for him. I really hope that everything goes well with these solutions.

I shared my problems to my Weddings @ Work Y! group mates and some of them replied with wonderful messages of hope and comfort. I truly made the right decision to be [art of W@W. Aside from helping each other and giving tips and recommendations, the W@W group also helps members emotionally, giving each words of comfort.

From the bottom of my heart, thanks to everyone who are praying for me and Doms. WE both know that we are gonna pass this stage. As long as we are together and strong, we can surpass anything.

Next Movies To Get

For the past week, I’ve been searching for movies that Doms and I could watch. I got around 5 movies already and I’m still searching for other films. I am mostly focused on feel-good and happy stories while Doms likes the adventure ones.

Here is the list of the other movies that I can hopefully get in the coming days:

  • My Sister’s Keeper
  • I Love You Beth Cooper
  • Julie & Julia
  • Lord of the Rings Trilogy
  • Inglorious Basterds
  • New in Town
  • Accidental Husband
  • Monster VS Aliens
  • Obsessed
  • Star Trek
  • Angels and Demons
  • All About Steve
  • Love Happens
  • A Christmas Carol
  • Up in the Air
  • It’s Complicated
  • Sherlocke Holmes

"Will You Be" Cards

Last night, Doms started creating our “Will You Be” (WYB) cards. We brainstormed for a while on what designs he should use for the card. So, what is a WYB card?

A WYB card is a small note or card to be given away to our intended entourage members and principal sponsors. It’s like a formal-written way of telling them that they are our chosen Ninong or Ninang or Bride’s Maid etc. Our target day of distributing these cards will be on March.

Since this is a DIY card, I am thinking of printing the cards at our home printer or going to a professional printer and have it printed there.

But, I’m also thinking of other ways to make our WYB cards. Instead of making it as “cards”, why not make it as decors?

Yesterday, after Doms and I watched Valentine’s Day in Plaza Singapura, I was looking around and found a craft store named “Spotlight”. They sell all kinds of craft stuff from styrofoams to beads and glittery stuff.

Well, I better consult this nagging idea to Doms. I hope that we really create a wonderfuls and beautiful WYB cards.

So, It’s Hearts Day

Reading love stories or novels during this time of the year has a double impact on people. Not only because it’s Valentine’s Day, but also because everywhere you look, couples, husbands and wives or friends has a certain “mist” of endearment on each of their eyes. It’s as if everyone becomes swayed with the season to the point that all of them are sweet and loving with their loved ones.

This is what I am feeling for the past week. I was reading a great book about love (both family and relationship) and I feel good about the story that I cried at some parts of the book. I love the feeling! It’s like I want to say “I Love You” to everyone I see. So, in line with this season, I’ve compiled some of my favorite love quotes from the great author Nicholas Spraks. I have a complete set of his books on eBook and I think now I know what I will do this long vacation.

The Notebook

“There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.”

“So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s going to be really hard; we’re gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me… everyday.”

“You are, and always have been, my dream.”

“We fell in love, despite our differences, and once we did, something rare and beautiful was created. For me, love like that has only happened once, and that’s why every minute we spent together has been seared in my memory. I’ll never forget a single moment of it.”

“I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I’ve ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours. “

“You are the answer to every prayer I’ve offered. You are a song, a dream, a whisper, and I don’t know how I could have lived without you for as long as I have.”

Dear John

“And when her lips met mine, I knew that I could live to be a hundred and visit every country in the world, but nothing would ever compare to that single moment when I first kissed the girl of my dreams and knew that my love would last forever.”

“Passion is passion. It’s the excitement between the tedious spaces, and it doesn’t matter where it’s directed…It can be coins or sports or politics or horses or music or faith…the saddest people I’ve ever met in life are the ones who don’t care deeply about anything at all.”

“I finally understood what true love really meant. That love meant that you care for another person’s happiness more than your own, no matter how painful the choices you face might be.”

Message in a Bottle

“Without you in my arms, I feel an emptiness in my soul. I find myself searching the crowds for your face – I know it’s an impossibility, but I cannot help myself.”

A Walk to Remember

“Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Loves is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It dose not take offense and is not resentful. Love take no pleasure in others people’s sins, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.”

“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it”

“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give you forever”