The First Philippine Wedding Industry Ball

Gangnam PAWP Ball

Jody Liwanag, Nenita Zagala, Liza Alviedo, Christine Ong-Te, Max Tiu, Marex Gaba dance Gangnam at the Philippine Wedding Industry Ball

The Philippine Association of Wedding Planners (PAWP) organized the First Philippine Wedding Industry Ball at EDSA Shangri-La Isla Ballroom last November 27, 2012.

Around 400 wedding suppliers from around the country came dressed to the nines to support not only PAWP but also its charities which include Bantay Bata 163 and RX Scholars.

The country’s top event stylists collaborated to transform the Isla ballroom into a winter wonderland complete with giant icicles hanging from the ceiling.

Winter Wonderland Styling EDSA Shangri-la

2012 First Philippine Wedding Industry Ball

Winter Wonderland Theme, PAWP Ball

Photographers took photos of the guests walking down the “Golden Carpet” while host Gelli Victor interviewed all before they entered the event.

L: John and Benz Rana of Weddings At Work. R: Dino Lara, Bong Sare of Threelogy and Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto

Angie Cruz, Marex Gaba, Bangs Zaldivar and Enan Almando

MUA Angie Cruz, PAWP Vice President Marex Gaba, Bangs Zaldivar and Designer Enan Almando

With PAWP Star of the Night Gen Teocson

L: Phoeben and Gen Teocson. R: Jayson and Joanne Arquiza. Gen Teocson was named Stunner of the Night.

Chinkie of Metro Eventscape Planners

Chinkie Uy-Agregado in a gorgeous Cecilio Abad gown.

Josh, Fresh, Darlene and Chef Jasper Versoza of Josiah’s Catering

Aside from a sitdown dinner, there were raffle prizes galore and a bevy of musical performers.

COT Events

Wedding Suppliers enjoying themselves

JP Montilla sings with the Industry Band

JP Montilla belts out a song with the Industry Band

Asked the reasons why PAWP decided to hold the ball, Jody Liwanag of PAWP answered:

“We, in PAWP, all felt that the industry needs something like it. We need an event where all suppliers will just let their hair down, enjoy the company of each other with good food and drinks, dancing and just pure camaraderie/fellowship with one another. An event, where we will really dine in as guests.

Annually, our association celebrates our Christmas party for a cause. In previous years, we had a Mcdonald’s party for the benefit of their charity. Then we had an event in Blue Leaf for the benefit of Kythe Foundation. Last year, we had a block screening of Breaking Dawn part 1 for Gawad Kalinga.

So this year, we thought to merge that annual Christmas party for a cause to something like a ball. And we were very happy how the suppliers supported this cause.”

Makeup artists at the Philippine Wedding Industry Ball

Makeup artists Ara Fernando, Madge Lejano, Mayone Bakunawa, Jasmine Mendiola, Kris Bacani and Aaron Lejarde

Wedding Florists: Gina Galang of Royal Flower Shoppe, Gidz Hermosa of Events Studio

Florists Gina Galang of Royal Flower Shoppe and Gideon Hermosa of Events Studio with Benz Rana of W@W

Sheena Caburog of Mayad Studios, Mayone Bakunawa, Desginers Joe San Antonio and Ryan Madamba

Designers Joe San Antonio and Ryan Madamba together with Sheena Caburog of Mayad Studios and Mayone Bakunawa

Feedback from suppliers in attendance has so far been positive. Most felt it was a great way to unwind just before the peak of the wedding season.

From PAWP’s end, Jody says that they were happy to organize the ball and happy seeing all the fabulous people in the industry who took effort to dress up for the event.

Marex Gaba and Teddy Manuel both wearing Frederick Peralta

PAWP’s Marex Gaba and Florist Teddy Manuel both wearing Frederick Peralta

Christine Ong-Te, Benz Rana, Aaron Lejarde, Jody Liwanag, Madge Lejano, Chinkie Uy-Agregado

Wedding suppliers in Cecilio Abad. Christine Ong-Te, Benz Rana, Aaron Lejarde, Jody Liwanag, Madge Lejano and Chinkie Uy-Agregado

Wedding Essentials

L: Peaches Go-Tiu, Mimi Abesamis of Mimi and Karl, Nenita Zagala. R: Kitten Zapata of Wedding Essentials, Badang Rueda, Mayone Bakunawa

Jason Magbanua, The Bridal Book Ladies and Madge Lejano

Jason Magbanua, The Bridal Book Ladies and Madge Lejano

Therese Yee, Madz Alday

L: Therese Yee of For You are Mine, Christian San Jose of Create.ph R: Cecile Alday of Jason Magbanua/For You are Mine

Oly Ruiz, Jason Magbanua, Dino Lara, Karl de Leon

Fine gents of the wedding industry: Oly Ruiz, Jason Magbanua, Dino Lara, Karl de Leon

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Founded in 2004, PAWP is an organization of qualified wedding planners and coordinators in the Philippines whose mission is to uphold integrity and high standards of business ethics and advance the development of wedding planning business as a respected and honored profession. They conduct wedding planning seminars all over the country for aspiring and professional planners to hone their craft at the same time to learn the ropes of the business.

Philippine Association of Wedding Planners Officers
Chairman – Celia Cunanan
President – Liza Alviedo
Vice President – Marex Gaba
Treasurer – Paulette Tan-Dimaano
Asst. Treasurer – Ruby Ines
Secretary – Wylma Vittali
Asst. Secretary – Bing Brabante
Membership Committee: Jody Liwanag

If you want to know more of PAWP and the Wedding Industry Ball, listen to their W@W Chat episode.
http://www.weddingsatwork.com/wawnewsblog/2012/11/28/58-pawp-ww-chat/

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