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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Reem Acra Gown

After a lot of questions/queries of my gown from various people and WatW sisters, it's gives me great pleasure to let people know that it's a Reem Acra gown called "Knowing You". Mom saw it in an InStyle Weddings ad and the rest was history. :)
I ordered the gown and bodysuit that came with the ad to get the closest look. :)
The sleeves are a bit different from the photo because Reem doesn't offer that particular bodysuit since it's only for the ad and it's houte couture. Boo! :P


Wednesday, January 09, 2008

An Apology to a Supplier: Eva Poon

My apology for one of the suppliers that I mis-rated due to some misunderstanding.
This comes from both, my husband and I, in all sincerity.

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Dear Readers,

I would like to retract and apologize for my unfair review of Eva Poon. Like all sisters, I am not here to destroy a supplier or anything. My husband did not recall his discussion with Eva on the song charge - which is an extra charge from the hosting charge that was indicated on her contract that my husband gave me to file and review. We later decided on having a song or two, which he didn't inform me of the extra charge though he agreed with Eva directly thus he was later surprised on the wedding night to have to pay the song charge.
Please see the REVISED REVIEW of Eva Poon below that I honestly give in pure sincerity.

MC: Eva Poon (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++
- delivered well on the day; impressive and problem-solver, especially when we had one of our guests wanting to sing unexpectedly and out of the program schedule
- some turn-offs: very opinionated especially on certain suppliers but it's a personality that comes helpful to those who are unsure of certain suppliers that one books since she has most likely seen a lot of weddings to give an opinion.

I apologize profusely for any confusion this as cause any brides who booked or are interested of Eva. I have edited everything and again, apologize for this miscommunication.


Regards,
Cheryl&Ed
2007.12.09
sac.moh
http://currant7.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Our Wedding by Pat Uy

Some photos by Pat Uy are up on my multiply site. :)

Ed and I had a real blast reliving it again and again since we were able to get the softcopies from both our photographers, Pat & Ebe. There were tons and tons so it was crazy uploading only a few. :P

I thank everyone who came from all-over the world and can't wait to see you all again.
Thank you for sharing our big day with us!

Eddie & Cheryl

Friday, December 14, 2007

A Sneak Peek of MY BIG DAY & Supplier Ratings

Photo Credits: Aunt Memi...


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Photo Credits: Josh

Supplier Ratings:
It's my turn to give this. I thank and appreciate all the other sisters who have helped me decide on my own suppliers in the past. All my suppliers performed as expected, some amazingly greater than I could have imagined.
Our wedding was perfect in our eyes. I hope our supplier ratings will inspire and help you all in your supplier bookings/research. Do not hesitate to email me further, if you have any questions about any of the above suppliers.

Church: San Agustin Church (MNL)
Rating: A++++
- money can resolve everything like extending 30 min before our time, opening and closing doors (twice)…best to prepare a letter of request, if you would want to go through this
- we were lucky at the wedding after ours backed out so we had 2.5hours to spare for the price of just 1 wedding since the extra 30 minutes before was only 5k…note for those getting married first in the afternoon 2pm. This is a good deal instead of paying for another whole new slot of 20k…so 5k versus 20k…what savings!
- my mom and I went back & forth to fix the misalette since our officiating priest would like it done as an Advent Sunday mass…lots and lots of approving & further approving but a necessary thing
- staff that do the actual work are always nice and “game” to help but it’s the administration that you will have to “sugar up”
- the photos that came out totally made it all worth it

Officiating Priest: Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite, SSP (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- my mom insisted we got our own priest to officiate our wedding since she wanted someone who would captivate the audience during homily and not also be forced to rush through the wedding
- great speaker and advisor
- hilarious and very lighthearted man…he was just great!

Hotel Preparations: Makati Shangri-La Hotel (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- this was a gift by one of my bridesmaid overseas
- service and handling was well done…though forgot to inform them that I’m a bridal room since the fuse triggered later in the morning
- definitely a big plus since the room is bigger, cleaner & totally got the “staircase shot” that I wanted with my gown
- we were able to borrow their "gown steamer" so my maids can steam my dress
- if you or one of your guest are a frequent hotel guest of any of the Shangri-La establishments, you can check if they have the “Golden Circle card”, which added so many great benefits like more snacks in the room, priority early check-in (got checked in at before 12pm to my bridal suite so my friend didn’t have to have her luggage in storage then move in the afternoon), extra benefits, etc
- got one of the best sleeps ever…very well-rested for the big day…priceless

Reception: Mandarin Oriental Hotel (MNL)
Rating: A++++
- pre-wedding staff like lighting, layout, head waiter and all were very cooperative as my mom and I visited the site often for our expected décor…always okay to view parties and set-ups (trust me, we’ve seen so many already)
- account executive is a bit “slower” for me (though my coordinator didn’t feel it…maybe because I already did most of the legwork already) since there were some delays on email and even when I was in Manila and my mom would follow-up, there would still be problems, miscommunication or delays
- on the day: food and service was great, could have informed my “contact persons” of the trouble, aside from my coordinator to not surprise us with the resolutions – Ed had to pay the same price for a beef to a chicken dish…a bit costly for just chicken
- added benefits since hubby got spill-over rooms…gave tons of freebees and function rooms for us that day like a tea ceremony room, photo room, storage room for our props, spill-over rooms, etc

HMUA: Jing Monis (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- no one can do my make-up right but this guy even after testing other HMUA (love him so much!)
- hilarious and a calming site…as if I was at the salon with him and we basically chatted up a storm
- we joked around the madness surrounding us that morning…since I was totally calm, cool and collected from a well rested sleep

Coordinator: The 3rd Party (MNL)
Rating: A++++
- courteous, professional and calming
- very detailed before and on the day…got great supplier recommendations and suggestions to avoid problems on that day
- happy with the services of Jojit & Amy

Bridal Car: Don Robert’s Bridal Car Service (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- competent and courteous driver
- easy to deal with and was able to show me the condition of the car before I booked it
- timely and professional

Bridal Gown: Central Weddings (HKG)
Rating: A++++++++++ (due to the great reviews of my dress)
- this is one “To-Die-For” dresses…my dream gown (I want to wear it again and again!)…no one but my mom and I know what it is…we kept everything and everything under-wraps for this one
- mom saw it in a magazine and told me to check it out…the rest is history
- fitting was at times tedious since I had to check every inch of detail/beading to have it fixed up
- the alterations are sub-contracted to another tailoring store so you would have to insist one’s rights to make sure that the seamstress comes to each of my fittings to have it fixed up…you really need your mom or someone dependable to check on you, back and forth, especially at the back, if you have something like mine
- if something is not right, check the photo or check with the designer again…one of my skirt folds came undone, making it look asymmetric, half-way along the many fittings. Good thing that I got my camera with me and saw old photos taken and a magazine photo of it to compare the complain…best to reinforce special stitching since none of the designers in Manila till fix or alter another designer’s gown…very tricky
- my mom realized (after hindsight) that my gown could have been shortened further on the front as it was seen as a bit wrinkled & too long by other people and in my photos
- I’ll be forever grateful for this store…even if the hassle was just too stressful at times…mom was there to absorb some of the stress with me

Bridal Hair Accessories: Golden Plaza Building (HKG)
Rating: A++++++++++
- a last minute find…good thing mom dragged me there again on our very last trip to HK
- after many accessories hunting, who knew that I’d find it there…one of the many great secrets of HKG but known for bridal attire and accessories

Bridal Shoes: Rene Caovilla (HKG)
Rating: A++++++++++
- this was one of the very first wedding items I got
- mom saw it at Lane Crawford even before my gown was ordered…it totally matched it!- decent height

Bridal Jewelry: on loan from mom
Rating: A++++++++++
- love my mom’s antique ring – totally minimalist when my gown is already beaded like there’s no tomorrow :P

Groom’s Attire: Bergamo (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- very nice…easy to deal with…professional and seamless

Groom’s Shoes: Traffic (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- fits good…easy to find (very fast)

Groom’s Tux Accessories: Kent & Curwen (HKG)
Rating: A++++++++++
- uniquely English bowtie…hubby is a big English man on the inside

Mom of the Bride’s Attire: Paul Cabral (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- the cloth and design were found by mom in a magazine (Bagley Mishka inspiration)
- delivery was down-to-the-wire even she went early to have it made and gave an earlier deadline

Mom of the Bride’s Shoes: Staccatto (HKG)
Rating: A++++++++++
- this was one of the most comfy shoe finds she found…she’s one happy camper on this one
- the shoes is great since it’s not beaded and wouldn’t get tangled to my mom’s beaded gown

Female Entourage’s Attire: Len Guiao (MNL)
Rating: A++++
- easy to work with and complain about anything
- will need a bit of checking if the style is good as it looks on paper to the real person; there were a few edits and changes but good enough for the price and the always-open-to-change attitude
- fitting is not as good as other higher-end designers’ but heck, personality and outlook works so well

Ring & Coinbearer’s Attire (not including bowtie): Jun Calby (MNL)
Rating: A++++
- home-service is a plus
- fast but will need a deposit immediately to buy cloth

Ring & Coinbearer’s Pillows: an American Embassy Bazaar find by my mom and altered by Len (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- altered well and was so impressive when Len brought it out for us to see…got me all shivers

Wedding Cord: Sylvia Santos (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- found it so fast…seamless service...makes it easier than having it custom-made since I see the finished product right there and then

Arrhea & Ring holders: designed by the bride and executed by Matus Jewelery (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- saw one of his works at a wedding fair…made sure to check-up on him for our arrhea…then this later evolved to a ring holder also…to match it with the pillows and all
- wanted a particular style/design; showed it to Alan and he was able to give me a proto-type within a week
- fast and easy though there were some errors to it…but they were able to correct the problem

Wedding Rings: J’s Concept (HKG) for the Groom; Chan Kwong Kee Jewelry Co. (HKG) for the Bride
Rating: A++++++++++
- groom wanted a simple ring so we got this off-the-rack; fast & easy to deal with; engraving came as an extra – though it was done very very nicely
- I wanted a particular antique-like design that I found online so I just had it made through a good friend’s referral, who also made her wedding ring. There’s no engraving anymore due to the diamond settings but totally happy that it turned out so well; professional and very easy to deal with; open to suggestions and will forewarn me of any problems with the ring design and its limitation

Cake: Shortcrust/Peachy Juban (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- my most fav and highly recommended supplier
- the one responsible for my “Moroccan lantern cake” (with real working lights in it!)
- everything on the cake and details like the tussles and the “glass-link” windows were all made by hardened sugar
- very creative; open to changes and suggestions
- always a real treat to meet-up to chat, discuss and gossip about everything and everything under-the-sun; hilarious
- she’s my super duper gal pal

Events Stylist: Henry Pascual (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- he and my mom’s chemistry and tandem worked out so well...I'm so thankful that Jun Hen MIA on me since this "heaven-sent" supplier came along to make my wedding one of the most memorable one
- can visualize a new thing and go over-the-top like what my mom wanted my wedding to be- very creative … oozing out from within and is always a pal even when my mom was driving the point of craziness with her pestering and following-up
- can forewarn problems and give suggestions
- pricey but definitely a well-worth investment since all of my flowers were super duper lovely and unique or rarely used; a lot of people especially got the flowers on our couple’s table…oh, and the backdrop was amazing! It’s all real! My mom told me that there were couples who went up to our table and got photos of them on it even before we did our grand entrance. Not one, two or three…but about 5 sets of couples!

Moroccan Lamps: Moroccan Treasures (MNL)
Votive lights and candle holders: 168 Mall (MNL)
Wish tree, nuts & dried fruit bowls: American Embassy finds (MNL)
Mixed nuts Price Club (YVR)
Wish tags: scrapbook supplies in the past (MNL)
Dried apricots: Chinese Dried Concessionaire (HKG)
Hanging tussles and trimmings: Island Shopping Center (HKG)
Ratings: A+++++++++++
- these were all the labor and research of my mom and I to make our Moroccan theme resonate loud and well
- lamps gave the perfect mood and will be great pieces to have at our new home
- the votive lights and candle holders were cheap and totally a great add-on instead of just having glass votive holders
- the nuts and fruits were enjoyed by our guests instead of just having bread

MC: Eva Poon (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++
- delivered well on the day; impressive and problem-solver, especially when we had one of our guests wanting to sing unexpectedly and out of the program schedule
- some turn-offs: very opinionated especially on certain suppliers but it's a personality that comes helpful to those who are unsure of certain suppliers that one books since she has most likely seen a lot of weddings to give an opinion.

Main Photographer: Pacific Lighting Studio/Patrick Uy (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- open to pose suggestions; nice and easy to talk to
- good in briefing for things needed that day
- have “the eye” for shots and a lot of good suggestions especially when Father Blanco Gardens were not a photo-opt option anymore
- great shots…a lot of people were so impressed with the shots taken during the slide show…heck – I was too since Pat is normally a traditional photographer for the Chinese. For this one, he proved them all wrong and that there are still lot of things under his “hat of tricks” yet- got my proofs within a week and it was great!

Back-up Photographer: Eddie Boy Escudero (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- professional, sweet and an ease to work with
- artistic in his work and passion
- great “candid” and “different” shots
- husband’s favorite supplier and he had a loadful of fun with Ebe since both are “nuts” at times :P
- got our proofs a week after...awesome stuff!

Videographer: Jason Magbanua (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- easy to work with; creative and talented
- we only got the 2nd team but they did a great job with the onsite video
- they used one of our fav, yet rarely used, songs by Esthero so that was a really nice surprise.
- we got our raw video and onsite already…it will take another 6-8 weeks for our final video

Souvenirs: Double Happiness Chopsticks by The Wedding Workshop (HKG)
Rating: A+++++
- fast, professional, fairly easy
- good deal with bulk orders but have a language barrier when requests/inquiries are by phone; have some problems with answering questions through email so had to ask my officemates to facilitate request for me
- delivery very fast and above the expected time

Principal Sponsor’s Gifts: Lladro (HKG)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- we chose a Chinese salt & pepper contain with two children for a Chinese theme though we changed our theme further to a Moroccan
- it’s good that I can order more so good that I ordered early since there’s a month of lead-time for bulk orders
- we ordered some extra - good thing since got surprise guest entertainments

Invitations: The Write Impression (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- we started this very early in the year since I wanted a particular invite style, look and feel; I did the research personally in HKG
- we did a total of about 21 drafts for the layout; while the design was easy since it was to copy what I researched
- staff is hardworking, open to customization, timely in delivery (except for Thank You Cards since I delayed the approval due to some more edits in the design)
- highly recommended for professionalism, openness, creativity, suggestions/ideas, etc

Music: Da Capo (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- easy to deal with since most of our songs were on their song list already

Sound System & Lighting: Mariano Tan (MNL)
Rating: A++
- easy and professional
- knows what is needed and will do what is instructed
- a bit of miscommunication with the total amount to be paid on the day; good thing that Ed’s dad had a check on hand to make up for the difference

Projector: Denis Sy (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- easy and knowledgeable
- seamless service; all via text and email

Baby Grand Piano Rental: Lyric Piano (MNL)
Rating: A+++++++++++
- rental was required for one of our special guests; helpful and knowledgeable
- easy to talk to and pay
- hubby, I and my nephew enjoyed the piano after and Ebe got some cool shots of all of us there…he would lie on the floor to get a particular look/shot
- love that he can get “the shots” even if he worked alone

Van Rental: Mang Mariano (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- I need to get this so as I can have some of my guests be transported between Mandarin-Makati Shang-Church-Airport
- easy to deal with, always contactable especially by text
- highly recommended by my coordinator

Ninong’s and Male Entourage’s Neckties: TieLine (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- easy to deal with and order

Seminar: CEFAM (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- highly recommended for couples who prefer not to stay overnight
- speakers were great, informative and honest
- memorable topics: love tank, symbols/signs of love, couple’s checklist, one couple’s speech/talk that was hilarious

Nails Pampering: Dashing Diva (MNL)
Rating: A++++++++++
- brought my overseas friends to get their nails pampered and get some “virtual nails” done
- great service and open to customization of your design; great suggestion of only having one diamond per hand (on my ring finger) since this would be the finger that was to be taken more photos of…cool, unique and not overly done
- a bit pricey and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours but for your big day...totally worth it

Other Supplies:
Female Principal Sponsor’s Cloth: Caroline’s Lace Store (MNL)
Ring & Coin Bearer’s Cloth: a cousin’s business in Tutuban (MNL)
Red Wine & Whiskey: c/o of father-in-law’s supplier/friend
Champagne: Ralph’s Liqueur Store (MNL)
Mom of the Groom’s Attire: store-bought (SIN)
Mom of the Groom’s Shoes: Stuart Weisman (MNL)

Cheryl&Ed
2007.12.09
sac.moh
Personal Blog: http://currant7.blogspot.com/
Wedding Site: http://chanwong.weddingannouncer.com/
Wedding Blog: http://chanwong.blogspot.com/

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Pre-nup Photos Galore!

WeddingsAtWork Xmas Party 2007 (23 November 2007) was one great party! I gotta say that there were tons of great freebees and friends. Ed took the day-off for this since we were part of the volunteers helping Clarice of An Event To Remember, with the pre-nup sessions.
The schedule went...
8am - Ed goes for his haircut
10am - leave home
1130am - check-in at Fernwood Gardens
1145am - lunch
1230pm - HMUA
2pm - pre-nup photos
5pm - assist other W@W gals with pre-nup shots
7pm - dinner party

The W@W Wall was so cool...I saw so many of the W@W sisters that I met online. It was cool to meet Kendz & Lui, Tina & Jessie, Gel & Patrick, etc. Everyone was in good spirits and brides all made-up to their best...definitely full of love and support for all of us. :D
Too bad that I missed Irene/Ivy. Oh well - on the next one.

Ed and I practiced on how our real day would turn out to be...exciting and fun but at the same time, tiring and busy! :P Ed and I were lucky to have experienced photographer-hopping since there were 25/26 photographers giving random pre-nup shots to the couples who attended the pre-nup photo shoot.

My make-up was done by Lorie Abraham; while some partial photos are posted below. I hope to see the rest sometime soon or when I get the photo cd. :)

photo by THE Dino Lara
--> this was a fun shot...adorably fun.

photo by THE Leah Taas
--> had some balloon trouble but this turned out so well!

photos by THE Richie Macapinlac
--> one of my fav photos

photos by THE Crew Photography
--> another fav


photo by Metrophoto (Oly is so funny!)

--> this is so cool! lovin' it. :D



THE Fabphoto Booth


THE Clique Booth

Check out the Cliquebooth Party Video that Mimi&Karl compiled/found. It's one fun video that showed a good majority of the attendees that evening. It was so much fun!!!

THE Fotoloco Booth
--> fyi: the first shot...we weren't prepared and then we couldn't see the timer so much!

Ed was so happy that I enjoyed it ... but more that the food for dinner was bountiful and really good. Josiah Catering did a wonderful job! All the above were for free. Now, how cool is that?

I brought home some cakes for my mom from Sugarbox & Joy San Gabriel, fondant and cheese cakes, respectively. :)

Thanks so much Mam Benz & Papa John!

Friday, November 09, 2007

MNL Adjustments: have to wait, wedding preps 1st

Man, it's been so long since I updated this.
Thanks so much for the people who do visit the site and leave comments. I super duper love yah all - especially Malou, Cris, Steph, and Michelle!

I'm still struggling with coming back and meeting suppliers left and right.
This wedding is going out-of-control with the guest lists. I'm wondering how I'll be tackling the seat arrangement. Ed and I totally want to get over with this asap! :P There are a few more people we need to still set-up meetings with but so far we are done with the: priest (super duper nice and totally a character), misalette (finally - are much back&forth between our priest and SAC), invites (distributing), coordinator, entourage fitting (done and will have some alterations), cake (meeting again next week), bridal registry (registered and it was great making a "wish list"), got my RTW wedding cord (super nice ~ PM me if you want the info), mom's dress (coming along very very well), arrhae & other wedding items (ordered ~ PM me if you want the info), MOH (layout & number of guests - still working on this) and neckties for entourage (distributed).
I can't wait to wear my gown...oh, I need to pick it up in HK by next week. Yes, I'm flying back for a few days for my gown. :P This is really going down-the-wire! So far, 20 days to go ~ I'm so counting the days.
**For those W@Wies who will be going to this year's Xmas Party - I shall see you there! :D

I can finally post my SUAS layouts. It was totally tough to keep consistent mojo for these layouts. I know there were times when I just wanted to stop...but what the hey...oh well. All item are in the SUAS megakit unless stated. :) This is my very first digital contest. :P

Week One: Stamps
Journaling: I wish for hope to reign strong and true in the hearts of all. Even though hope could erase the pains of the world, it could make the pain easier.
Supplies: all are from the Stand Up And Scrap Kit unless indicated.
PP: Heather Ann Melzer and Christin Renee
Vintage Photo Frame: Christina Renee
Ribbon Wrap: Christina Renee
Alpha: Gina Marie Huff
Brushes: Journal Highlights by Jackie Eckles (Little Dreamer Designs Freebee) and Digi Stamps - Paisley by Shabby Princess (Shabby Shoppe)Font: Bernard MT Condensed, Rage Italic

Week Two: Pattern Papers
Journaling: The sweetest moments in my life are pieces of random thoughts and visions that stimulates the senses in my head like the delectible flavors of a drink, the oriental motif of mom’s robe, the addicting embrace of a boy, the festive colors of mosaic tiles, the fragrant scent of flowers, the melodic laughter of a child, and many more...all of these things are tattooed on my mind to be remembered and savoured for years to come.
Supplies: all are from the Stand Up And Scrap Kit.
PP: Amber Clegg, Audrey Neal, Shabby Miss Jean, Heather Roselli and RobinCarlton
String Closure: Heather Roselli
Brads: Anna Aspnes
Cross-stitch: Lisa Whitney
Paper Clip: Robin Carlton
Staples: Christina Renee
Flower Accent: Sarah Amarie
Font: GarryMondrian Condensed


Week Three: Song Lyrics
Lyrics: Angel by Sarah McLachlan (Soundtrack from the City of Angels)
Supplies: all are from the Stand Up And Scrap Kit
PP: Angela Barton, Christy Lyle, Mindy Terasawa
Backsplash: Susan Bartolini
Recycle Tag: Shabby Miss Jenn
Clip: Christy Lyle
Ribbon: Christy Lyle
Font: NSimsun, Vladimir Script, Palace Script MT




Week Four: Color
Journaling: Whenever Christmas holiday season rolls around, I go all out “nuts” for a Starbucks’ gingerbread latte, which sadly comes only once a year. I go through the whole year..without it and somehow my body knows its about time. I start smelling nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla round me. I would look for it...think about it...it’s a really bad case of “gingerbread withdrawal”! It doesn’t matter what the heck I’m doing - the all important objective is to have that RED cup of java in the palm of my hands. The drink is like a big warm hug wrapped in a nice RED Christmasy cup - making me remember wonderfulwinter memories in Vancouver - RED stockings, striped RED and white candycanes, RED Santa costumes, Rudolph’s RED nose, etc! And let's face it: ginger and spice are delicious. I could eat them year-round!But, alas, by January the gingerbread latte disappears yet again. Every season I await for its return. Its appearance on the specials board is a better harbinger of the season than the weather or the opening of Christmas display. And every season, I mourn its passing...
Supplies:Paper: Gina Marie Huff, Audrey Neal (red bubbles)
Journal Tag/Sticker: Robin Carlton
Stitching: Susan Bartolino (cream), Audrey Neal (red)
Font: Gungsuh, ITC Zapf Dingbats, Script MT Bold


Week Five: Simplicity
Supplies: all are from the Stand Up And Scrap Kit
PP: Meredith Fenwick
Font: CK Becky









Week Six: Anything...what's next?
Journaling: I am looking forward to see two years of hard work, meticulous research and careful decision-making in one special day - the day my soulmate and I would finally tie the knot.Notes: This to me is my own change soon (new challenges, new beginnings)...to later have kids to share the wonderful world, I grew to love and enjoy all through my life - to teach them how to preserve it in all its beauty and glory.
Supplies: All are from the Stand Up And Scrap Kit unless indicated.
Pattern Papers: Angela Barton, Heather Roselli, Sarah Bartolini, Mindy Terasawa, Gina Miller (for the green tiny flower accent's recolored)
Stamp (enlarged): Angela Barton
Doodle: Meredith Fenwick
Ribbon: Shabby Miss Jenn
Tiny Flower Accents: Lauren Grier
Denim Flower: Sara Amerie
Zipper Embellishment: Laura Deacetis
Staples: Christina Renee
Graffiti Grunge Frame: Shawna Clingerman (available at Sweet Shoppe Designs)
Buttons: Julie Mead
Font: Geometr231 BT Herald, Bernard MT Condensed

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All items below are by digitalGinger/Bevin Dunn
Kit: Marigold - Floral Print
Ribbons:Knotted & Folded Ribbons - Jewel Tones
Frames: Rockstar - 6"x3" Twin Frames