Brides and grooms-to-be, the wait is over --- here is your guide to choosing the perfect wedding venue, reception, catering, wedding gown, rings, and all the blings for your wedding. Learn about the beauty of wedding planning in this new episode of Straight from the Expert with Abby Basa of Kiss the Girl Events and hosted by Thea Tolentino.
00:00Welcome to the second part of our episode of Straight from the Expert.
00:26We are still here with Ms. Abby Baza.
00:30And in our last part, medyo natap na natin yung tungkol sa different types of weddings, coordinators, budget.
00:39And now, gusto ko naman malaman, matutunan ang process kung paano natin mahanap ang perfect reception venue.
00:49We need to consider the space and the guest capacity of the venue.
00:59Lahat ng gusto natin mangyari sa reception, kaya ba dun ng space?
01:02Mga kapag-coctails ba?
01:04Of course, the aesthetics.
01:06Maraming photoshoots na magaganap.
01:09Dapat maganda pa rin yung space natin para picture perfect pa rin siya in every angle.
01:13The good thing about having your wedding at a hotel is yung functionality ng space and also it's more convenient for your guests.
01:22After the party, banika na sa room mo, rest na kayo.
01:25So, it's more convenient, especially if you have a lot of guests who are flying in or from the province na magsistay also sa hotel.
01:32Very important na the locations are near to each other.
01:37Your wedding day is also an experience for your guests.
01:40Matatandaan din ng guests mo na hindi sila nahirapan sa wedding mo.
01:45Actually, merong packages, ang discovery suites na kasama na ang catering and arrangements, basic centerpieces, and accommodations.
01:55So, talagang importante rin i-factor yung convenience para rin hassle-free for you and for your guests.
02:01Itong next question ko, Miss Abby, I think ito yung isa sa magiging favorite ko na asikasuhin kapag pinlano ko na yung wedding ko, which is the food.
02:12Ito yung experience na gana tatatak sa mga guests mo.
02:16So, will you please tell us the basics of availing catering services?
02:21The photo and videos, that's for you and your husband, but the food, that's for your guests.
02:25Let's identify first kung anong type of banquet yung gagawin natin.
02:30We have buffet, we have plated service, there's also laureate or family style na pag-service ng food.
02:37Next on, we need to consider ano ba yung menu nila, ano ba yung expertise nila.
02:42Let's also consider the service of the waitstaff.
02:45Kasi apart from the food, kahit gano'ng kasarap yung food na i-serve nyo,
02:49if hindi maganda yung naging experience ng guests mo, matatapol din yung sa food.
02:54So, mas yun yung matatandaan nila.
02:56Kapunta naman po tayo sa major suppliers.
02:59And now, isa sa inaabangan talaga na asikasuhin is yung suit and yung wedding gown.
03:16How do you choose the best outfit for your wedding?
03:19And do you have alternatives for people na ayaw makipag-work with designers?
03:24Kasi halimbawa, may hand-me-downs from their parents or kung gusto nila ng budget-friendly,
03:30they go to Divisoria.
03:32Kasi ang dami nang magaganda sa Divisoria ngayon.
03:34For the brides-to-be, I'm sure meron siyang ini-envision no wedding gown for her.
03:39I would still advise kayo canvas, you try to fit.
03:43Kasi sometimes, di ka confident.
03:45So, gusto mo lang parang A-line, gano'n.
03:47Pero bagay pala sa'yo mag-serpentine kasi din, lalabas din yung figure fit.
03:51For some, gusto nila RTW na lang.
03:54So, there's a lot of options na rin for RTW nowadays.
03:57If you're working on a budget, gusto mong gawing adventure,
04:01na mahanap yung perfect gown, check out Divisoria.
04:03Wala namang kasama dun.
04:04And to check out your local designers, make sure na yung isusuot mo na gown for the wedding day.
04:12Yun talaga yung nai-envision mo.
04:14Kasi yung pictures ng gown mo on your wedding day, forever yun eh.
04:19Papakita mo pa yun sa apo mo eh.
04:20So, dapat lasting siya.
04:22Ngayon ko ba merong mga latest trends na wedding gowns
04:25para alam ng viewers natin kung ano yung mga pipiliin nila na in ngayon?
04:30I see a lot of gowns na ano na siya, multi-wear.
04:35Meaning, for the church, naka-ball gown siya.
04:39Pero pagdating sa reception, aalisin yung skirt, serpentine na siya.
04:43Tatatag na rin yung sleeves, ganyan, para marami look.
04:46And for the suits naman sa ating groom, ano yung mga latest trends?
04:50Kasi akala ko, madali lang bihisa ng mga lalaki.
04:55Yung pala ang daming iba-iba-ibang fabric ang suits.
04:58They want to wear a suit, a barong.
05:02Both naman are equally formal.
05:05Isang iko-consider natin in choosing a barong versus a suit is yung location.
05:11Pag nasa beach ka tapos naka-suit ka, parang sobrang init talaga nun.
05:16At kawawa yung guest mo.
05:18Pag mga beach weddings, mga barong, yung mas light yung fabric.
05:22For suits and barongs, you can buy.
05:25Pwede magpagawa.
05:26Pwedeng RTW, actually, when you go to the mall.
05:29Meron na dyan, masusuot na nila.
05:31Rentals is an option also.
05:33Especially for your entourage.
05:35Na, syempre, baka ayun na natin sila pag-astusin masyado.
05:39Pwede na sila mag-rent na mas makakamura na lang sila.
05:42Let's talk about the rings.
05:43Yes, o pinaka-importante.
05:45Magkano ba talaga ang mga rings?
05:47Estimate prices?
05:48Pwede mag-start yan sa 20,000.
05:50But, syempre, magdadagdag yan with the amount of gold, kung may bato ba, or wala.
05:57When you're looking for your wedding rings, is yung pinaka-accessible sa'yo.
06:01If malapit ka sa mall, tilipin mo yung jeweler doon.
06:04Pwede ka mag-fit.
06:05Tapos, you go to bridal fairs.
06:06Kasi, actually, nagbibigay talaga sila ng magandang rates.
06:09Pwede tayo umabot hanggang umpin.
06:11Pwede na tayo umabot hanggang Bulacan.
06:13Kasi, di ba, sa Bulacan, maraming alahera doon.
06:16We have doctor clients na they don't really spend on wedding rings.
06:21They barely use it.
06:22We also have couples na yung rings nila talagang ininvestan nila.
06:26Kasi, sabi nila, yun yung suot nila parate.
06:29Which, also make sense.
06:30Kahit gano kamura yung wedding ring mo.
06:33Kung ano yung nire-represent ng ring, yun yung important.
06:36For the cake naman, na-uuso ngayon na hindi totoong cake yung buong cake.
06:41So, would you advise na gano'n na lang yung gawin para mas makatipid?
06:45Or may mga nag-opt pa rin talaga for a full cake?
06:49To be able to save some.
06:50We can do that.
06:51Let's just have one edible layer.
06:54Actually, some is just a slice na edible.
06:57And then, the rest is just cake na lang siyang name.
07:00If you want to share your cake with your guests,
07:03hindi masyadong marami yung dessert na napili nyo,
07:05you can have an all-edible cake.
07:08Para experience na for your guests.
07:09Para pinartake nyo yung first meal nyo as husband and wife with the rest of your guests.
07:14Next, we need to get our photo and video teams.
07:18For some, photo and video teams, ano lang siya?
07:21Coverage on the day.
07:22For some, may kasamang prenup photo or prenup video.
07:27But they can use it as a save the date.
07:29Or they can play it during the reception program.
07:32Some photos, meron pa silang mga albums.
07:35But, of course, you can always opt it out kung hindi nyo siya kailangan.
07:39Also, a major supplier I would consider is the host or the emcee.
07:44Siya talaga yung magdadala ng wedding reception program nyo.
07:48Yun yung magpapastay sa guest nyo nyo.
07:50So, they will stay up until the end of the program kahit two hours pa kahaba yan.
07:54Another major supplier to consider is your hair and makeup artist.
07:58If meron ka talagang certain person na talagang pinafollow on IG, it's best na mag-inquire ka na agad kung ano yung mga packages nila.
08:08And if you can do trial makeup, that's also a plus.
08:11For the bridal makeup, it's not just one look.
08:15May prep look yan.
08:17After ng prep look, may ceremony look pa.
08:20May retouch pa.
08:21Consider getting another hair and makeup artist for your entourage.
08:24Para at least yung hair and makeup artist mo, nakafocus siya sa'yo.
08:28Miss Abby, one of the traditions that Filipinos pay attention to pag umaaten sila ng weddings is yung souvenirs.
08:35So, sa tingin nyo po ba, in pa rin yung figurines?
08:39Oh, may bells?
08:40Well, wala na.
08:42It's been years since last ako naka-encounter ng ganong souvenir.
08:45Gusto natin ibigay sa guest natin yung experience.
08:48It's not just taking home a small piece of souvenir.
08:52More on kung ano yung experience nila sa wedding nyo.
08:56So, yung iba, parang may candle making, go-to booth, or a photo studio.
09:02May mga leather stamping para personalize din yung mga souvenir nila.
09:05Name nung guest yung nakalagay, hindi yung name nung football.
09:08Mas matatandaan ng guest natin eh.
09:11Kasi pag nagbigay tayo ng something na they won't be able to use after, nakalimutan na nila.
09:17So, sayang naman din yung budget mo for that.
09:18Totoo.
09:28Napakarami ko talagang natutunan ngayon.
09:30May idea na ako kung paano talaga simulan.
09:32Our time with Miss Abby has officially ended.
09:36And I hope you learned a thing or two for the wedding of your dreams.
09:40Thank you so much, Miss Abby.
09:42Thank you so much for having me.
09:44It's truly an amazing experience.
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