Preps Update


We were able to meet with several suppliers this week.

Last tuesday, we met Paulette, a wedding coordinator. She was fun to talk to, but she didn't have some services that we were looking for (RSVP and registration).

Last wednesday, we met Mel Cortez of Decisive Moments. Great work, especially because he used to be a photojournalist. But we just didn't get that "We SHOULD get him!" feeling. And his rates are pretty steep compared to the other photographers (prenup pictorials are not included).

Yesterday, we went to Manila Pen. We talked to Lea, and she was very nice. She was able to answer most of our questions. Surprisinly, Manila Pen's rates are "affordable" (and I'm using quotation marks here), especially if you compare it to other hotels. It helps too that the lobby is beautiful. Manila Pen is definitely an option.

After Manila Pen we went to New World Renaissance. The lobby was bare, but in fairness, the staircase leading to the second floor looked beautiful. I tried to set an appointment with an AE, but I was told over the phone that I can go there any time, and that I should just look for Gwen, Diana or Czats. We went to the Banquet Sales office and was met by a receptionist who was chatting on the phone. She called the AE's, didn't even tell us that we can sit and wait at the sofa, and then talked again to her phonepal. A certain Patty came out with brochures. She told us that the AE's were not available (helloooooooooo) and that she was the corporate AE. In short, she wasn't able to answer most of our questions about the different packages. The whole time, we were just on the sofa because we were not invited to the available tables. And the whole time, the receptionist was on the phone, chatting away. I was so distracted! There is NO WAY we're going for that hotel.

Jovan and I had lunch at Cafe Bola, then we met with Jason Magbanua at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. We were able to get his CD sampler in one of the bridal fairs we went to and we loved his work. Everything went well, we also liked him as a person, and so we will most probably get him as our videographer. We just have to fix our budget because he's pretty expensive.

Next stop was Events Manila in Tektite, to meet Weng, a wedding coordinator. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER! She so much fun to talk, and we felt that we could be friends with her. This is a big thing, especially for a coordinator. The only problem is that she also doesn't do RSVP and registration. Right now she's definitely at the top of our list.

We went home to rest for a while, then went to Eastwood City after dinner to meet Jody, anothe wedding coordinator. Jody is an OC goddess. We saw it in her documents, and in how she explained every single thing on the package. We were not able to ask questions because she explained everything in detail! She was all business and this was a negative for us. The thing going for her is that her package is complete. The package includes RSVP and registration.

I really need to set up meetings with Dino Lara and Chito Cleofas. We'll also check out the Hotel Intercon and the Rockwell Tennis Courts.