A LOOOOOOONG UPDATE!

Went on leave on Tuesday and swapped with an officemate on Wednesday to finally go to Tagaytay again and clean the house! Nana Au already left for good (I think) so Mato has no Yaya na. How I can survive is beyond me. Good thing Edil is now allowed to stay at the house (read: sleep at the house, di pa din kami magkatabi though :P) and Agnes is on summer vacation, but I still need to cook and clean and take care of the kid when I go home :P. Sana mangangayat lang ako sa hirap na 'to. BUT! I am so very happy with the way wedding preparations are going :) Because: ~ I finally have the entourage dresses! The design lang :P But I'm pretty much satisfied with it, blends well with my "layery-flowing" theme :) My wedding gown to follow na lang, I still need to meet with Winston for the final layout :)

For my sister, Abbie, Maid of Honor

For my other sister, Agnes, Bridesmaid For Jr. Bridesmaids, Edil's nieces.

For Secondary Sponsors, Dimple, Tee-na, Ann K.

For my Usherettes (my young cousins), the one on the Right :D

My Beautiful Flower Girls :)

Of course, colors will vary. Different Shades of Pink. ~ We went to Tagaytay on Wednesday. So it is down to two: Veritas Hall or Sonya's Garden. We are still trying to compute whichever is cheaper. BUT, we are leaning towards Veritas na. It is more convenient for the guests and we have the flexibility of food. I loooooooved Sonya's though. We ate there for lunch and I was already full halfway thru the meal! We were able to talk to with beautiful Sonya too, and mahgawd, she is so artistic! Ah basta. I love the place. My Coordinator Tita Arnie saw the place and gave our accomodations as a wedding gift. So, me and Edil are going to have our preparations at SONYA's BED and BREAKFAST!!!! ~ We went to Caleruega again so we can know which set up would be prettier yet cheaper. And we have a general set up already, and how I would making my grand entrance without the doors closed :)

~ I have been in touch with Mimi for our pre-nups on the 24th. I'm excited about it! Something different ;) I hope we will be able to pull it off. ~ And finally I can say it! I will be getting my wish no. 3! (Wish 1 was to get married in Caleruega, Wish 2 was to be able to book Mimi!). I'm getting an ALEX FRANCO cake!!!! Remember my post on my cousin's wedding? They knew how much I love Alex Franco cakes but that needs to be our second priority from food. And they gave it to us as a gift! I loooove my family to bits! They are helping me make my dream wedding come true!!! So I was able to talk with Alex last night. And all of the w@wies who have booked him are correct. He was so easy to talk to. And price is really no problem for him. We will be meeting him on Tuesday at the famous Chowking in Pioneer St. (Dun sya lagi nakikiapg-meet ng clients nya eh!) at 6PM. Dont be late daw kasi meron syang kausap ng 8PM. Hahahaha. Syet, sana mabigyan ako ng free cake!

++++++ So I will be meeting JJS Strings on Friday, Winston Navarro on Saturday and Divisoria after. I hope I can squeeze in the w@w Scrapbooking Class talaga :)

Ay ang saya ko! :) From yesterday, So, for this week, I firmly resolve to (parang confession no?): 1. Set up appointment with Threelogy. Book them. - Pencil-booked. Temporary date for appointment: Sat, April 2. 2. Set up appointment with JJS. Book them (if JJS is really good). - Appointment: Friday, April 1. 3. Set up appointment with Winston Navarro. Bring collage of wedding gown ideas.4. Make collage of bridesmaids/SS/flowergirl dresses. Buy tela at Divi. - Appointment Sat AM. Have entourgae dresses and a couple of wedding gowns I like saved already. Need to print them when I get home. 5. Go to Tags again. Finalize venue for reception. (Fr. Benny told me there is a Cecilia's Garden). If Veritas was not that pricey, I would have booked them on the spot, but that 20K can go to food (or cake or chocolate fountain, hehehe). BUT, since this is going to be a destination/out-of-town wedding, the convenience of the guests would have an important consideration din. - Will go to Tags Wednesday, March 30. 6. Scout for boxes for the invites.

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I have pictures of my flowers for the entourage and my own, cakes (Guess what?! I might be getting Alex Franco as well! Yahoooooo!!!), gowns, and suits . What I don't have is an idea how my hair will look (prolly down with curls) and who my HMUA will be! Mabel will be six months preggy by that time so she might not be able to do me! (Parang ang pangit pakinggan nun ha!) I also have a Tagalog missallette already. I just need to have it sent to Fr. Benny for approval. Hopefully, I can buy DIY stuff this week, ang tagal ng sahod!!!! Pictures to follow :)

Step 1: INVITES OK. So far, I have a final idea for the invites. Good thing a family friend who owns Sasmuan delicacies will celebrate her debut and the invites came in boxes. Elegant, foamed, pink and purple boxes with ribbons. Inside, there was thin, lining paper in pink roses and little bits of pink and purple flowers. Nice! At least, na-imagine din ni Edil yung gusto ko. So, I'm going to scout for not-so-big chocolate boxes (think glossy chocolate brown boxes na for assorted chocolates, not the recycled papelmeroti-boxes, pero pwede na din sya if ever I don't see what I want) and ribbons - pink gingham or stripes will do. The thin paper invites baka sa scrapbooking store na lang. Yung invites mismo, baka D-I-Y pero kung yung contact ko sa Recto will do it at around 20 bucks (3 inserts - 2 main ones and the location map plus RSVP), e di mas maganda! So far, I have the addresses I need to go to: Boxes: Good ole' Tabora and Ylaya Sts. in Divi Scrapbook Stores: 1. There's a scrapbooking store on the groundfloor of Megamall, in front of Watson's called (what else?) Scrapbook Store. :) - from Data 2. There's on in SM Makati, near the MRT exit, i think. If I'm not mistaken, I think it's called It's A Wrap (if that isn't the name of a resto!). - from Data 3. I went to Craft World, Robinson's Galleria din. It's located at the lower ground floor, the floor under the food court, sa Park Square(malapit sa door ng car park area). Sobrang dami ng craft suppliesdon :O - from Shelley 4. Memory Box. I was going to buy some scrapbooking stuff for my office mate as a gift andI found out nga na they moved sa tabi ng Hot Hoops donuts sa 4th floor ng Robinson's Galleria katabi ng Hot Loops. - from Shelley I'm excited na nga to go to the Scrapbooking Class this Saturday for w@wies. Sana makapunta ako. Ang hirap kasi makapag-file ng leave! Puro swap lang, buti sana kung may mahahanap ka na mabait na nilalang na pwede makipagswap sayo :) Paper Source from Divi: 1.Golden Era Paper Products #623 M. de santos st. Binondo Manila Tel Nos.: 2411394; 2411395- from Ayvi (she says it has plaid wrapping papers and everything you can think of!!) Ribbons and Boxes: RM. 3132 FIRST ST. NEAR V MAPA STA MESA MANILA. Tel Nos. :7159181 7146026, 7138547-78 For the Paper, I might go to Star Paper na lang and order these cream-colored vellum cards. As for the tiny abubots, I'm thinking about chocolates, kaso di kaya langgamin yun? :D Kaso wala pang reception venue!!!!!! We are going to Tags next Wednesday to check on the remaining venues we have on our list and hopefully, make the d/p already. (Sana makakain kami sa Leslie's!)Nalulungkot na naman tuloy ako, kasi yung pics namin nung first ocular sa Cale, nawala. Nanakaw. Argh!

Im now, officially, in the panic mode! Less than three months to go! So far, I haven't actually "moved" on the wedding preparations. So far, all I have are fixed ideas (which I would still like to optimistically "think" are 50% done, since I know what I want already!) but so far, no action (which is the most important PART!!)

So, for this week, I firmly resolve to (parang confession no?): 1. Set up appointment with Threelogy. Book them. 2. Set up appointment with JJS. Book them (if JJS is really good). 3. Set up appointment with Winston Navarro. Bring collage of wedding gown ideas. 4. Make collage of bridesmaids/SS/flowergirl dresses. Buy tela at Divi. 5. Go to Tags again. Finalize venue for reception. (Fr. Benny told me there is a Cecilia's Garden). If Veritas was not that pricey, I would have booked them on the spot, but that 20K can go to food (or cake or chocolate fountain, hehehe). BUT, since this is going to be a destination/out-of-town wedding, the convenience of the guests would have an important consideration din. 6. Scout for boxes for the invites.

At last, a wedding preparations-related entry :D We met with Fr. Benny, a family friend-priest who wed my Uncle and Aunt last 1993 (Yep, he is a little old, close to the age of my Dad), who is also going to be our Officiating Priest. As far as I can initially tell, he is as OC as I am.

• First, he asked what version of the Mass we would like to have. We finalized with Tagalog.

• Second, he gave us an assignment :D We were to memorize our wedding vows. He wants it in Tagalog, said eyeball to eyeball (in His words). Sabi ko na nga ba e. That's what he did with Tito's wedding (Incidentally, my Tita Arnie, his wife, would be my sorta wedding coordinator. Syempre, si Mommy pa din ang behind the scenes :) Ayaw lang nya pahalata, kasi Stage Mommy ang dating! Hehehe.) Vows said in Tagalog, are more meaningful..."Tintipang kita.." which means "I'm making a covenant with you...", "....na hindi kita pagtataksilan...". Hay. Patay kami ni Edil dyan :) Here are the vows: "Aggie: Edil, sa harap ng Diyos at ng kanyang sambayanan tinitipan kitang maging aking asawa sa jirap at ginhawa, sa dusa at ligaya. Ikaw lamang ang aking iibigin at itatanging karugtong ng buhay ngayon at kailanman. Edil: Aggie, sa harap ng Diyos at ng kanyang sambayanan tinitipan kitang maging aking asawa sa jirap at ginhawa, sa dusa at ligaya. Ikaw lamang ang aking iibigin at itatanging karugtong ng buhay ngayon at kailanman.

• Third, he doesn't want us to have missallettes! Nor with our guests. His reason was all guests would be at the missallette, not on the couple, which should be the case! Gawa na lang daw kami for the readers, and for posterity's sake (meaning para sa picture! Hahaha!) So, it saves us more. Hay salamat.

• He wants our arrhae to have: 1) coins in currency, 2) a small bag of salt, 3) rice, 4) sugar. All tied in a bag, or whatever way we like. Reasons? He said the arrhae symbolizes the things my husband will give me, and these are the basic things we are going to start the family with, and what more to have it blessed. Natanong ko tuloy, kasi may arrhae na kami, yung silver-dollar coins na bigay ng Tita ko. Niloko ko na lang si Father, sabi ko, dun naman na kami titira in 2-3 years, God-willing. Pumayag naman sya.

• He doesn't want the closed-door entrance, may-fog-choo-choo effect pa. He wants my parents waiting for me at the door. Ang pinaka-arte ko na lang ay maglakad paakyat ng steps to the Chapel. Sana wag akong hingalin. Hahahaha.

At marami pang iba :) I am now sure of a solemn wedding! Yay!

YAHOO!! Allow me to make gigil. Because I can't stop staring and grinding my teeth everytime I see this picture!! That's Louise Isabelli, or Yahoo. c",) She is Edil's niece. I just would like to make it clear though, I'm not longing for a baby. I just want to make Yahoo cry! I was the worst playmate ever. When Agnes, my youngest sister was born, I was not allowed in her room for six months (I distinctly remember longer), because I have the tendency to make gigil and simply "kurot"/pinch babies. I also have the nasty satisfaction of making babies cry - I just think it makes them more adorable. Heh. Bad me. My son is not spared though! I tease him constantly. But he does not cry. He takes after me, or his Dad. He pinches my thigh or whatever body part is more accessible, or worse, bite me! My son will survive school!! __________________ I'm just clearing my head. I've only dozed for about two hours since I had to rush Matthew to ER since his right cheek got swollen in a span of four hours! It turns out he had lymphadenitis due to dental carries (translate: nana dahil sa sira sa ngipin). He was in unbearable pain. I was in more pain though when I saw the bill. 1600 bucks for a 5 minute consultation! The doctors didn't even use gloves when examining him for crying out loud! Since my wallet got stolen, I had no IDs and no Maxicare cards to boast of, I only had 200 bucks in my puruntong shorts (plus my Mom of course), good thing Nurse Boy/Girl was kind enough to call Maxicare to verify if we are a member. I spent another 15 minutes because my name was spelled as Austriaco-Aviso (sheesh! what is up with name changes?) and Matthew's name was spelled was Mathew. Yak. It saved 1600bucks though. Mom was kind enough to spend for the medicines. So now, it is going to be another sleepless night since there are no leave allocations in the office anymore. Argh!

For Kuya Ryan and Elena: 03.12.05 Shrine of Jesus / Coconut Palace Here is wishing you a lifetime of happiness, love and children (lots of it!)See you both again in Pinas sometime soon.

*Portraits courtesy of Jorge's Portraits c",)

*These are my most favorite shots, amoung hundreds of them!

What comes around, goes around. The question is: When will it come around for me? I played Good Samaritan last Thursday on the way home work. I commute and ride on the PVP Liner everyday to go home, and that day, my tummy was little unruly. I even thought of going down to take a dump (pardon the term) kasi baka maabutan ako sa bus, hehehe. Buti na lang tumahimik si tiyan and I got some shut-eye. I woke up to sounds of panic (or more on usi, I think). Yun pala, there was a passenger who was almost white and is really near passing out. Being a nurse, I went to the commotion and asked what was going on. Upon hearing I was a nurse, all of them got to their seats as if kaya ko na si Mr. Passenger alagaan. Good thing, a kind middle-aged man offered to ride with us in the cab the conductor hailed, or else di ko sya mabubuhat. It turns out the little boy (age 22), just came out of the hospital because of enterocolitis. He cannot move due to severe pain. I have to call his parents from Bulacan using my phone, kasi wala ng load yung bata. Times like those, I wonder what the hell I am doing wasting my time at my present job. After the wedding, I'm going to shift careers, promise. Mamulubi man kami. Unfortunately, doing good sometimes doesn't make the cut for you. My whole bag got stolen (again) for the second time in three months. Buti sana kung cellphone lang eh, No. It was the whole bag. AGAIN! Syet. Kung before, wala namang laman yung bag ko, ngayon meron na. It had 2thousand bucks which I was about to give to my Dad for his laboratory exams, my cellphone, the cellphone of my Mom, my credit cards, and my 2 beloved PRC IDs which I just got 2 weeks ago. Nanghihina pa din ako when I think about it. The PRC IDs alone cost me more or less 2 grand (nagpa-change of status din kasi ako). At eto pa, nandun yung digital camera ng Tita Lorrie ko which I borrowed to take pictures of our ocular in Tagaytay last Thursday. It held all her pictures during her stay in the Phils., WHICH included her son's wedding pictures as well. Ang galing no? Tubuan sana ng sandamakmak na pigsa sa buong katawan yung taong nagnakaw. Syet sya.

Talk with The Brat on the way to SOJ: Aggie: (playing stage mother giving son prep talk) Ok, Matthew, you walk later ha? Show me your smile. (Matthew smiles showing no teeth - he is bungi kasi eh, so I trained him not to smile so much.) Mommy: Wow, pogi! Matthew: (after around 10 minutes) Mommy, after the kasal ni Tita Shark, ilang na ang kasal na ring-barong ako? Mommy: Two na. Matthew: After this, ikaw naman ang kakasal? Mommy: Yup. (distracted coz I was the lector for the mass, I was reading the missallette). Matthew: So three na? (wow, wais ang anak ko ha! marunong ng mag-analyze!) Mommy: Yup! Matthew: Magbabarong ba ako? Mommy: Huh? Matthew: Ring-barong pa din ba ako? Mommy: Ay! Oo naman. You will be wearing mas maganda na clothes and you will have a cart na tutulak mo yung bears and flowers and book! Matthew: Yehey! Tapos ayoko na mag ring-barong ha? Three lang. Kasi pagod na ako eh. Yep. He would be Ring Bearer thrice in the span of 6 months.Paano pa kaya pag pinag-artista ko to? Hehe. After the mass, he went up to me: "Mommy, tapos ka na magdasal? Bakit lalakas ang boses mo ba?" He was referring to my mic!

Roughly three months from now, Kami naman,

Handa na ba kami?

I think so :P

Credits: Newlyweds - Bea and Inggo, my cousin, 12.20.04, Mt. Carmel Shrine Us - 03.12.05, Coconut Palace, extra si Inggo.

DRASTIC CHANGE OF PLANS. My wedding date was moved from June 3 to June 24 and instead of having it in Manila, I'd be having it out of town. In Caleruega to be exact. I couldn't be any happier. Real kwento to follow. Im too busy searching for places to hold the reception eh. *Btw, my cousin got married last night at Shrine of Jesus and the reception was held at the Coconut Palace. Pics to follow.

I NEED A BREAK! Anak ng pating oo. I have been going on for the past weeks on 2 hour sleep periods. Hindi ako napayagan mag-leave bukas at sa Sunday. Kelangan ko un kasi bridal shower ng insan ko later sa Astoria, at ako ang pasimuno. At kasal na nya sa Sabado at syempre dahil aalis na sila sa 16, walang hanggan na parteh na yan. E papasok ako ng ala-sais ng umaga. Ang galing diba? Last night, I went on to sleep for 15 hours straight. I woke up to see Mato sleeping already. Di ko man lang nalaro. I.Need.A.Break.

Second (and Last) Wedding Expo for me. It took almost 2 hours to go to the NBC tent at saksakan ng traffic sa EDSA. He! It only took Teena and me around an hour going through almost 200 suppliers and then we ate at one of the eating places and ordered one dozen each of Go Nuts! (as pasalubong, of course!). I saw a cheaper supplier for the Chocolate Fountain, but at 20K, I have to be realistic (and practical), to know I can still not afford it. But mahgawd, it will really really complete my theme! I went through almost all of the cake suppliers and they were reasonably priced at under 10K, but only one layer (10-12 inches) are edible, with Alex Franco (www.alexfrancocakes.com), you get all 5 layers edible, very beyootiful set up, and delicioso cake as well. I just have to convince Edil or have it sponsored by one of my relatives (hehehe). He would be doing the cake of a cousin to be wed this Saturday so I'm excited to finally see his cake (AND TASTE it!!). Hopefully, Edil agrees to get him too. I found an interesting supplier for the souvenirs for our principal sponsors as well. Since most of them came from an organization where me and Edil are active, they would appreciate it if we give a religious item. I'm thinking of getting the Holy Cross as well, for our new place c",). I originally wanted to give away coffee and mugs, but since most of them are from the U.S and would be sending in proxies, baka mabasag lang yung mugs. Siguro, for the proxies na lang yun. It would save me shipping costs din. Well, me and Edil are going slowly in terms of ACTUAL preparations. We have agreed to cool our available stash and wait for it to multiply miraculously (HA!), and do final payments on April. We still don't have a videographer though. By April, we would know if Threelogy would still fit the budget. I hope we get them. They sound fun, and reviews at w@w are good. Plus, at 20K and 3 CCD cams, it really IS cheap. Speaking of videographers, Jason Magbanua and other suppliers gave out VCD samples of their edited tapes and they were pretty good. No mushy music, flowers in the background, and lacey text. I get nauseous when I am forced to watch wedding videos like that before. Thank God for modern technology. Checklist for the week: - Do Reception Checklist. - Do general cleaning on the house. Nana Au set to leave last week of March. - Finally get serious in dieting.

Getting to Know Me c",) 24 Aggie facts *Write as many facts about you as your age* I am 24. 1. I dont know how to swim. I know. Nakakahiya. 2. I dont know how to ride a bike. I was never allowed to ride bikes when I was young since I was terribly knock-kneed (PIKE). I had to be put in Gregg shoes all the time until I turned six. 3. I love Chinese / Japanese food. But I dont know how to use chopsticks. I am only the one who requests for spoon and fork. 4. I am a lefty. But contrary to what people believe, I have excellent handwriting. I have been Best in Penmanship from Grade 1 to Grade 6, Class Secretary (one who writes teacher's notes), makes the class list for teachers, and the Transcriptionist (Aggie, pa xerox naman nang notes mo!) in college. 5. I am an impulsive shopper. As in. I think it is bordering pathological already. I am actually breathing too hard when I want to make a purchase and am controlling against it. 6. I have size 10 feet. Totoo. It used to be size 8 when I was in Grade 4, 9 1/2 pre-pregnancy. On some sexy sandals, I am an 11. I only wear imported shoes otherwise I go to Confetti. Very limited. Poor me. I >3 shoes pa man din. *pout* 7. My name, Agatha, did not come from a saint. It came from the bass guitar of my Dad who had a combo/band that rivalled Apo way in the 60s. My Dad was planning to name all his girls with ~tha. Buti na lang hinde. Because we would be Agatha, Tabatha, Samantha (wawa naman si Abbie if ever). We are now Agatha, Abigail and Agnes. All with Marys. 8. I got bitten by a dog when I was 6 and hated pets ever since. Pre-rabid bite, I was taking care of two dogs, Tiger and Marble, askal breeds. 9. My top favorite food of all time: spaghetti of my mommy. Even when I turned 23, I had spaghetti as my handa. He. How bata no? :) 10. I am a frustrated singer. As in. I could not sing even to save my life. I am the only one who doesnt sing well in the family. In concerts, Im always the designated emcee, otherwise, they tell me to dance. 11. I am a good dancer though. :) I used to dance in all programs and all concerts. Now, I dont know... 12. I was the salutotarian in my HS batch, GPA-wise. But I wasnt able to receive it because I failed to get my Physics grade up by 3 points in the first trimester since I took a one-month leave. In school, you have to be consistent. So there, after 4 years of being number 2, I graduated with no medal. I hate James. 13. I was once *cough* a Beauty Queen. Hard to imagine? hehehe. Prom Queen, Miss St. James and the other one I won a trip to US for free :) 14. I once thought I was a lesbian when in Grade 5 I totally became obsessed with a girl from the higher batch. It lasted a year then I crushed on a 4th year CAT commander. Turned out I was a girl pala :)) 15. I liked Edil since I was 13. When he went out of the Chapel with my brother after their retreat. 16. I like Filipino cheesy movies, like the Regine, Aga, Richard and Sharon ones. 17. I am a perfectionist. 18. I am a gadget freak. 19. People see me as extremely snobbish and unapproachable. I would like to think Im not. Pero I am eh c",) I only talk to people I really want, otherwise I would just keep silent. I can be a charmer though. 20. I am a frustrated MD. I still entertain the thought of becoming one after getting two intials added to the end of my name: RN. So I have RMT and RN. MD still is nice. But I know it is not for me.21. I look like Aiza Seguerra (hahaha...sabi nila! :P) 22. I have an external eye muscle weakness. When I am sleepy and tired, I get kirat which makes me mataray. 23. I have always felt Im not going to die in Philippine soil. I've always felt my future is somewhere, someplace else. 24. I have had one boyfriend since 15. Im going to marry him c",)

Learn to smile and enjoy the ride. Have you ever heard of ladies turning into OC, nagging monsters when they get too involved in preparing for the wedding? I turned into one about a week ago. The stress finally got to me. First, we are really having a wedding on a budget. Kung pwede ngang wedding na walang budget, yun na ang wedding namin eh :). But we know getting married is not all about the money. And with 9 years being together, and a year of being legally married but not really living together, I was ready, even very very eager, to tie the knot. We are currently looking for a place (that is near my parent's house which should not be over 6-7K a month), the nana of Mato is leaving in April (and not coming back), Mato's tuition (in JUNE!) plus the wedding. We didnt talk for a week and that's when I realized I needed to take it easy and smile. The most important thing is we are having our union blessed and I can wake up to him each morning for the rest of my life. Kaya heto, kahit di pa naaasikaso ang gown ko (kasi gift to ng Mom ko eh, e naospital ang Dad ko ~ isa pa to sa problema), OK lang sa akin. I know my wedding will be a blast, not because of how beautiful the details are, but because, all the people I love are happy for me, and Im finally marrying the man I have loved since I was 15 :) Lesson of the Week: Learn to smile and enjoy the ride.

90 DAYS TO GO! Wedding Checklist: Church: Decide Church, Date and Time. Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish (Philam Homes, QC) June 3, 2005. Friday. 3.30PM. Book. Pay downpayment. Requirements:

Baptismal Certificate: Edil Aggie Confirmation Certificate: Edil Aggie CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage): Edil Aggie Marriage Contract

----- submit to Parish Office Marriage Banns - 2 weeks before wedding. Schedule for Canonical Interview (every Wednesday 8AM). Target: April 6, Wednesday. Schedule for Pre-Marriage Seminar (2nd Sunday of the month - 2 to 5 PM). Attend. Target: April 17. Schedule for Faith Catechesis (3rd Sunday of the month - 2 to 5 PM). Attend. Target: April 24. Pay remaining balance. (9T - addl 100/pair of Principal Sponsors exceeding 5 pairs). Principal Sponsors as of 03.03.2005: 8 (plus 300p). Decide officiating priest.

Things to Ask Parish Office (c/o Cecile):

Ask if we can have white carpet, and forego flower arrangements. I want a white carpet with pink rose petals scattered on the carpet. Will they include the ceremony candles? Ask list of songs not to be played during ceremony. Ask for copy of misalette. I have one already (a soft copy) c/o of a co-w@wie, Serg ni Dex, but I would need to ask if we can revise it. Ask if you can personalize wedding vows. Ask if you can change the readings, how many readings. Ask if you can incorporate Unity Candle Ceremony. Ask what are the things needed for the offertory. Decide on pew arrangements. I actually want this kind of arrangement. I dislike tulle hanging in between pews. Either this arrangement (below), with pink flowers and pink ribbons (gingham plaids!) or roses in pink-and-brown-striped tin buckets (I can get buckets in Mayon and have them spray painted by my artsy sister. It actualy looks like this up close: Assign: Lector, 1st Reader/2nd Reader, Singer, Offerers. Misallettes: How many pieces for 150 guests?

+++++++++ It's crunch time! 90 days to go before the BIG day! I'm actually turning into the Bride Monster already and my face is starting to break out. So I need to be a little bit more OC. I plan to accomplish the Church checklist by Friday when I go to Sta. Rita c",)

My Blog Creator, Much Love Derek