Jill

It wasn't really love at first sight when I first met her.
She's very pretty but she seemed like a rich spoiled bratty girl with a red Ferragamo headband and a gorgeous fiance - the type of girl everyone likes to hate (of envy) :-)
But she's not a dumb blonde, she's a doctor! how can someone be so lucky?!?
She wanted lace... lots and lots of lace and lots of detailing.
I drew a sketch and computed the costs.
Then presented it to them, and just like my usual line, handed the quote with "think about it first po ha"
and then she said - "ah no need, you're my non-negotiable" with the sweetest smile ever.
My heart melted, and from that minute on, I was in love with her :-)

Months passed and I've loved every minute with her. She was continuously losing weight, her determination is really admirable. It was a production nightmare but she was such a delight to work with, that it didn't feel like work at all.
There was even one time that she blurted out after a very fun fitting - "hay naku, I really love it here, this is such a happy place talaga"
to which my staff replied - "ay!! Mcdo ito! pakiantay lang po ang mascot, s'ya po sa final fitting! :-) hahahaha!

Her wedding day is exactly my birthday and I told her from the day she inquired that I can't be there at her wedding, but somehow I couldn't bear the thought of not seeing her at her most precious day. And it was all worth it, she was soooo beautiful and she looked perfect. ... as she so lovingly put it, "blog-worthy" :-)

entourage gowns by Niko
Choy's Suit by Randy Ortiz
Hair and Make up by Gela Laurel
Awesome pictures by Pat Dy
Stylish coordination by Ernest Pascual of Events!Events
Video by Bob Nicolas

Choy and Jill from Bob Nicolas on Vimeo.

2010

I am very very thankful for all the inquiries I am getting.
I feel so blessed to be given this much trust from brides.
I cannot thank all of you enough.
But I am closing bookings for 2010.
This is to give way to all my overseas brides who are waiting patiently for the sketches. To all those who've been waiting, I have temporarily pencil booked all of you until I've given you the sketch and the costs and the option to refuse me. :-)
For those who've already set schedules with Gercel, we will proceed as per sked.
But from this date, I will no longer be accepting inquiries for the entire year.

Again, I am very very thankful, but I can only do so much :-)

Jamie

She was in a crisp, casual white when I met her and wearing blings that were so well put together.
Her arm candy was tall, dashing and definitely her best accessory that time :-)
She had no pegs on hand, but I knew instantly what would suit her.
She can pull it off, only her....
Once in awhile, I get that feeling, of knowing one person instantly - felt it when I met her.
I can feel my excitement inside but I had to make small talk so I asked her what her color or theme would be and she said, plum and green.
"No, you're not!" Oops! there goes my being proper, my mouth got ahead of me :-(
She raised her eyebrow a bit, so I said, "Please, just give this a shot."
I gave her this -

Photo by Mango Red

She is undeniably pink and black, perfect balance of strength and femininity.
I was almost finished sketching the dress, when she suddenly blurted out - "don't show it to me!! Oh my God! I won't be able to sleep!!
hahahaha!

I knew then that I was right, she is pink and black :-)

here's their awesome video by Phoeben Teocson

albert & jamie - same day edit from phoeben teocson on Vimeo.

and some photos from her sister :



Blessed new year everyone!