EA Casedo's Embroidery for Adrin's Attire - Booked!

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Okay, I need some catching up on this blog. Work has taken an uphill climb again and I'm finding my way once more to the life path of working on multiple projects. Believe me, it takes some getting used to after treading the single project path for more than a year. Oh well, so much for my work life.

I just want to share that I'm on track with my to-do list for the next six months. We were able to tick off another major item from our list last month. And this time, it's for Adrin! Yey! 

Parallel to my research for other suppliers we booked last year, I also kept a watchful eye for recommended suppliers for barongs. Yes, barong. This is Adrin’s preferred attire on our wedding day.

Our initial scouting trips were within the confines of a mall. We would check out shops from time to time and look at the barongs on the rack. Adrin would look around and take note of his likes and dislikes. He made firm that he doesn’t want the super raw looking ones which consequently are rough to the skin.

As we attended the bridal fairs last month, we also included in our agenda to canvass for barongs. Carefully scrutinizing the designs showcased during the fair broadens our knowledge on the classic formal wear for Filipino men. Thanks also to the very accommodating suppliers there who patiently answered our questions. Being acquainted with pitchera, raya, and calado helped us picture what will look best on Adrin and also our entourage. Haha. Without any intention to book for his attire in that fair, noting down the rates for each item is the best that we can do.

Since last year, I already have a supplier in mind for Adrin’s barong. Rey Casedo is a well-recommended supplier in w@w, and brides are raving about the quality output they got from him for a relatively cheaper price compared to the market’s average. I’m not surprised though since he’s from Lumban Laguna, the barong capital of the Philippines! J

And so, after talking to Rey over the phone on the first week of January, I finally decided to schedule a meeting with him. I also invited my friend Aiza since they are also interested to book Rey for the father’s and entourage’s attire.

It was an early morning meeting in a fast food chain some weeks ago. Rey and his driver got there way earlier than our meeting and we also got there before Aiz and Ron so we immediately discussed with Rey our orders. He had with him barong fabrics in different types (pina, pina cocoon, jusi) and various embroidery designs as well. He first showed us some sample outputs in his car which are for delivery that day. After that, we went through the pile of pina fabrics to diligently examine and appreciate the designs of each one. And finally Adrin was able to decide on the fabric for his barong. Indeed, the actual fabric that will be cut and sewn to be his attire on our wedding day. J

After deciding on the fabric for him, we also chose the fabrics and designs for his father, best man, groomsman, and our secondary sponsors and bearers. Since we forgot to bring our check book, we excused ourselves first so we can withdraw some money for the down payment. Next we handed him our partial payment for the items ordered and had some comforting breakfast. J

If you're also interested of Rey's services, drop me a message so I can link you up with him. J

UPDATE (they now have a Facebook page!):
Facebook Name: EA's Casedo's Embroidery
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Cheers!