Countdown: 1 month!

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And we're onto our last streeeeetch! Last month to finish everything before we reach the culmination of everything that we've been doing the past 2 years. I'm feeling strained more and more mainly because of the sudden spike of workload this month. Tons of things to deliver with so little time. I'm eagerly anticipating my break from work as the wedding will also serve as a much awaited breather for me. 

Excitement for the wedding itself hasn't kicked in yet but I'm looking forward to feeling warm, giddy, and kilig all over. Haha. Enough of this non-sense! Let's now talk business and see our completion rate against last months's task list.

• Send-out all invitations - In progress. Most have been released already but some are still waiting for Christmas reunions to come so they can be delivered to the respective recipients. :)
• Complete processing of marriage license - DONE. We finally have our license! Yipee!
• Update Darlene's  program workbook
• Compile photos for AVP presentations - DONE. Photos for Prenup AVP has been sent to Darlene while the Growing Up photos will be shared to Ariel Javelosa soon.
• Create our missals - DONE. Layout completed and just waiting to finalize some contents before we proceed with the printing.
• Complete our wedding day accessories
• Pick-up my wedding shoes - DONE. I love how my shoes turned out!
• Complete layouts for stationery - DONE. Adrin did a great job completing all this. 
• Label/pack our giveaways - In progress. I already commissioned my trusted bridesmaid to put the twines on our small jams. Packing for other giveaways or tokens haven't started yet. 
• Finish DIY Signage
• Entourage dress fitting and delivery - In Progress. Almost all of our entourage have completed fitting their dresses save for our two flower girls. This will be completed within the week. Actual delivery of the dress will be on January. 
• Delivery of barongs to male entourage - In Progress. Some have been delivered already while others are still waiting for the reunions to happen. :)
• Another meeting with KTG
• Finalize song list
• Shop for house fixtures - DONE. BUT this is a work in progress while the construction is still on-going. 

Uh oh. Lots of items not striked out. But as Adrin would always tell me, fret not because looks like we're still in good shape since we also managed to accomplish these other items.

• Complete Rustan's and SM Bridal Registry
• Order for custom hangers
• Receive our cake toppers and clay giveaways
• Picked-up the jams
• Final detailing with florist

Oh how I badly wish everything will be completed a week before the wedding. May the list below be a comprehensive guide of all the things we need to complete. 

1. Finalize Darlene's program workbook
2. Complete our wedding day accessories
3. Complete packing of giveaways/tokens
4. Finish DIY signage
5. Deliver all barongs and dresses
6. Handover meeting to KTG
7. Finalize song list
8. Submit all church requirements
9. Finalize guest list
10. Finalize headcount of suppliers on the day
11. Book crew meals for lunch
12. Print misalettes
13. Buy offertory item (gift basket, mompo wine, host)
14. Buy wine and beer
15. Buy prizes for games
16. Final gown fitting
17. Prepare for our first dance
18. Pack all items for the wedding
19. Buy items needed for house construction

Okay, I should stop here as it's becoming a bit daunting already. More energy for us please! 

Shoes to Keep Us From Cold Feet :)

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Our wedding shoes are here! It was two weeks ago when we bought Adrin's shoes from Bradford. We chose to buy his shoes from that store because it would look better if Adrin will still stand taller than me after I wear my 4-inch heels. His shoes will give him additional height for about 2.5 inches.

As for me, I already claimed the custom shoes that I ordered from Faire La Fete last Saturday. They're oh so pretty and looks exactly how I imagined it. Goes very much in line with our wedding theme and gives my tootsies that perfect fit.

Look at that personalized insole!

I was supposed to get them on the same day we bought Adrin's shoes but I had to wait for a week further because of the incorrect name that was initially place on the insole.

His name became ALDRIN! Haha. | Source: Faire La Fete

And given the maarte me, I long planned to put sticker decals on our shoes. I was able to source cute ones from eBay, and here they are, already mounted to their rightful place. So cheesy! =)

Countdown: 2 months!

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I can't believe that it has been 30days already since I last posted a checkpoint entry. To say that we've been busy is a grave understatement. I was overwhelmed with the list I created last month that it caused me some panic. Work is uncooperative and just proved to be as demanding as how I predicted it to be. Even this blog has been somewhat neglected that updating it more often is now one of my priorities. Haha. But enough of the ranting, and let's get into the business. =)

Let's see what we've accomplished the past 30 days. 

• Complete wedding documents - DONE. We've secured our baptismal and confirmation certificates.
• Layout for other stationery - In Progress. Adrin was able to complete the table numbers, and needs to work on the others still.
• Complete Darlene’s program workbook
• Complete Pre-Cana Seminar and Canonical Interview - DONE. We completed it over the weekend!
• Print invitations - DONE. A portion of our invites will be released today! Weeee. 
• Create our missals
• Detailing with Josiah’s - DONE. We just have minor follow-up items left.
• Detailing with Scenta Creations - DONE
• Buy wedding shoes for Adrin - DONE
• Complete our wedding day accessories
• Order Fruit Garden giveaways - DONE. Orders received too!
• Finish DIY signage
• Book vans for transportation provision - DONE
• Secure a building permit - DONE. Adrin worked really hard to get this as soon as we can.
• Start house construction work - DONE. Work has started and we hope for it to be completed before our wedding. :)

Ten tasks completed out of fifteen. Not bad. Completing the building permit and starting the house construction took a great amount of our time that it bumped-off some of the planned wedding tasks. BUT we do not mind because it's equally important.

I'm sure next month will be more demanding, so I need an organized list of things to accomplish.

1. Send-out all invitations
2. Complete processing of marriage license
3. Update Darlene's  program workbook
4. Compile photos for AVP presentations
5. Create our missals
6. Complete our wedding day accessories
7. Pick-up my wedding shoes
8. Complete layouts for stationery
9. Label/pack our giveaways
10. Finish DIY Signage
11. Entourage dress fitting and delivery
12. Delivery of barongs to male entourage
13. Another meeting with KTG
14. Finalize song list
15. Shop for house fixtures

I'll stop here for now. I hope we get to complete all of those and more in the next 30 days. We can do this! =)

Countdown: 3 months!

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We’re past our 100 days countdown, and today we only have 3 months left. We've been busiest the past weeks and panic is kicking in. I've been warned, but I didn't think that things would be this craaazy! 

 Since I declared that we've been busy, let’s see how we fared against our targets 3 months back.

• Free Prenup Shoot with Chasing Tales Photography > DONE
• Completion of pocketfolds > DONE
•  Layouts for invites > DONE
• …and other stationery
• Production of entourage attires > DONE
• Actual detailing with Josiah’s 
• Wedding shoes for me > to be customized by Faire La Fete
• Wedding shoes for Adrin
• Documents for the wedding > 50% complete (we still lack baptismal and confirmation certificates)
• Lot hunting > DONE. We purchased a house and lot BUT major renovations are in order.
• Band for our reception > Crossroads Acoustic

Oh no, I see a few unaccomplished items. I hope the following compensates for the items we missed.

• Honeymoon Plans > we booked Miniloc Island Resort by El Nido Resorts
• Marriage License Application > requirements already submitted to the city hall
• Family Planning Seminar > DONE. Certificate received
• Finalized and claimed our wedding rings > We just claimed it last weekend
• House Extension and Renovation Plan > this is taking up a lot of our time and effort - we're now working on the requirements for a building permit

For the next 30 days, let's accomplish the following, shall we? 

1. Complete wedding documents
2. Layout for other stationery
3. Complete Darlene’s program workbook
4. Complete Pre-Cana Seminar and Canonical Interview
5. Print invitations
6. Create our missals
7. Detailing with Josiah’s
8. Detailing with Scenta Creations
9. Buy wedding shoes for Adrin
10. Complete our wedding day accessories
11. Order Fruit Garden giveaways
12. Finish DIY signage
13. Book vans for transportation provision
14. Secure a building permit
15. Start house construction work

Whoa! What a long list?! And all due within 30 days! So much work to be done. WE.MUST.ENDURE.

Cheers!

Faire La Fete For My Wedding Shoes

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Buying shoes is always a challenge for me - charge that to the unusual measurements of my tootsies, which are long are slender. Even my toes are longer than that of the common populace. And these feet of mine makes it hard for me to find shoes and sandals that perfectly fit. I normally buy size 5 (USA 35) just so the shoes won’t fall off as I walk even it means sacrificing the comfort of my toes. Size 6 (USA 36) gives my toes that relaxed and outstretched state they deserve, but this size is oftentimes too wide for my entire foot that walking on them is impossible.

A couple of months back, I wore my salmon pink pumps to our corporate event which started mid-afternoon and lasted 'til before midnight. The fun didn't end there as we decided to hang out at a nearby coffee place after seeing a full packed Aracama and Draft. Needless to say, it has been a long day for me. And as I party, my toes were not having the time of their lives. They were hurting like crazy that I was so tempted to take off my shoes and walk back to the car on barefoot.  

That incident was the turning point in my search for my wedding shoes. I don’t want to experience that same agony during a very momentous occasion. On my wedding day, I want to enjoy, party, and have a good time without the constant nudge of discomfort on my every move. With that, I started an active research for suppliers of custom made bridal shoes. I shortlisted 3 suppliers, but in the end, I chose Faire La Fete. Of the three, they’re my top choice if I am to visually judge their end products. Good thing their past clients only have good words not only for the shoes, but also for service they received from Stephanie (Faire La Fete’s owner).

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Faire La Fete is the brain child of Stephanie Castro, daughter of the owners of Gibi Shoes. She works for their family business full time, but is also running this small business on the side. It was 2 weeks ago when Adrin and I met with Stephanie at UCC Coffee along Connecticut St. Greenhills. She has already settled herself in the shop when we arrived. After quick introductions, we got right into business. To better explain to her what I want, I showed her a picture of their own creation and just told her the color modifications I wanted.

My Peg | Source: Faire La Fete

As soon as she was done taking her notes, she pulled out her foot measurement devices (in different sizes) and began taking measurements of my foot. Her confirmation that my foot size is a bit off from the standard sizes made me feel that I made the right decision. She did not require any advance payment so I just have to make full payment upon the completion of my shoes. Our agreed target delivery date is mid-November so I have enough time to break the shoes in and practice walking on them before the big day. =)

Here are some of my favourite shoes that Faire La Fete created.

Rustic | Source: Faire La Fete

Lace Love | Source: Faire La Fete

Wedge shoes for added comfort
Source: Faire La Fete

Fun and Vibrant. Even the in soles are customized!
Source: Faire La Fete 

Ultimate Kikay | Source: Faire La Fete

Glitz and Glamour | Source: Faire La Fete

Sexy Straps | Source: Faire La Fete

Everyday Wear | Source: Faire La Fete

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Email: fairelafeteshoes@gmail.com

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Cheers!