Supplier 13: Martha's Flower Shop

Florist

Peso Power = Php 12, 000 for the Church Styling, Bridal Bouquet and Entourage Bouquet

Rating: 9

Tita Martha was an automatic choice for flowers because of two things: (1) She's my mom's friend, and (2) we did not want to splurge too much on flowers.

We only met with her, few weeks before the wedding, and she originally quoted us Php 15,000, but my mom was able to negotiate Php 12,000 instead.

Supplier Rating 3: Queensland Catering Services

Caterer: Queensland Catering Services

Peso Power – 102, 700 for 200 guests

Rating: 8

QCS was not our top choice for caterers, but given the amount of budget that we had, they were the one we have chosen. The initial planning and discussion with them did cause us some stress due to the issue that they had with our chosen venue, which even at some point is a negative point for them. But, come wedding day, all went great! J

I’ll divide my review by 4 parts: Peso Power, Food, Styling, and Service.

Supplier Rating 2: Antel Grand Village

Venue: Antel Grand Village’s Clubhouse Ballroom

Peso Power = 17, 500

Rating: 7

Antel was not our first venue in mind. If you had gone through our blogs, you may have noticed that we initially wanted to book Island Cove or Leighton Hall in Lancaster Estates. But certain events and issues had led us to this place. This was actually at the end of our list because of its price, but it was worth it in the end.

To fairly rate them, we have divided our review in 4 parts: Location and Accessibility, Space, Amenities, and Service and Customer Relations.

Last Birthday as a SINGLE Woman

Okay.. So today is no ordinary day aside from the fact that it's my birthday! :) 26th to be exact.

Woke up today to the greetings of my parents to which started this whole emotional day.

We all know for a fact that this will be my last birthday as a single woman, but boy I did not expect it to be emotional at all! I have to say, I have my Papa to blame for this.

He started off by greeting me a happy birthday (with me still fresh from a good night's sleep). Then the next lines, well let's just say it hit a very soft spot in me. These were his actual words, "Ang bilis. 26 ka na ngayon. Parang kelan lang baby ka pa, kelan ka lang nagaaral lumakad... tapos ngayon ikakasal ka na. Susunod, apo naman ang aalagaan namin, sasabihin nya, Lolo may pagkain ba kayo dyan? Wala pa niluluto si Mommy!" A tear fell from my eye then bursted into laughs after hearing the last line. Haha!

Side story is that my Papa cooks very well. And I have always enjoyed him cooking for us that I don't bother sometimes to cook for the family when he's around. :P

Then, just before lunch, Ron came with a bouquet of red roses and chocolates to greet me a happy birthday. It was a surprise cause I wasn't expecting anything from him since (1) He just got home last night from his India trip, and (2) we've been saving so much for the wedding that we don't spend much on little things anymore. But it's true that the little things count the most. :)

Well there.. The two most important men in my life making a mark on this special day. Next time, it'll be the wedding day! :)

Happiest Birthday Girl,