Wedding celebrations have definitely come a long way. From the simple wedding done in church or civil rites, the trend nowadays has been holding destination weddings in exotic locations, or having weddings follow a certain theme. Yet however the wedding ceremony and reception is planned and carried out, the clear objective is to stage an […]
Early last week, a Gallup poll named the Philippines as the most emotional country in the world. If you are a Filipino and need further proof of this, please watch the True Love Same Day Edit of Mara and Elo’s wedding by Jason Magbanua. If by the end of this video your heart strings haven’t […]
“Historic old Spanish church” would probably be most unlikely on anyone’s mind when hearing of Makati City, which conjures images of tall skyscrapers and establishments such as elite malls and posh hotels or restaurants. But, believe it or not, such a church exists in this city: the Nuestra Señora de Gracia parish church. The parish […]
Bohol with its natural sights and adventure sites is also rich in history. Who would have thought that the country’s tenth largest island with its kind and friendly people is also famous for holding the longest revolt in Philippine history, when Francisco Dagohoy led an 85-year rebellion against the Spaniards? But the link between Bohol […]
In the annual survey conducted by Travel and Leisure magazine, Boracay was voted World’s Best Island Overall for 2012 beating such famous holiday destinations like Bali in Indonesia, Maui in Hawaii and Santorini in Greece. Yes, the Philippines’ best kept secret is no longer hush hush and is now top of the sand heap. We’ll […]
Flowers and floral arrangements are undisputedly one of the most important parts of a successful wedding. Florists spend their entire careers perfecting their craft and inventing new and innovative ways to present bouquets and arrangements for couples on their special day. A new trend has been popping up in several weddings and they are a […]
“Rising tall and majestic in the highest point of Caleruega is the Transfiguration Chapel. From here one can behold the expanse of Caleruega and witness the glorious opus of radiant nature – a symphony of sky, tree, and the distant hills of Batulao. Like St. Peter during Jesus’ transfiguration, anyone who experiences such splendor of […]
Getting married in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country means that a couple is married in the eyes of man and of God. It is thus imperative that couple seeking to be married in a Catholic Church need to fulfill the legal requirements first, that is, they should apply first for a marriage license. This […]
With Santuario de San Jose serving the eastern portion of the Greenhills area in San Juan City, another church was set of up to serve the western portion: Mary the Queen Parish. Located along Madison Street, near the corner of Washington Street which is parallel to Ortigas Avenue, Mary the Queen Parish is one of […]
As one cruises down along South Luzon Expressway, specifically in the Magallanes area, one cannot help but get quite a view of a magnificent structure in white, consisting of several layers of pointed arches that somehow is distantly reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House, only this one is topped with a single cross. The structure […]
Since a wedding supposedly comes only once in a lifetime for most folks, planning for the big day means paying attention to so many details that would make it memorable not only for the couple, but also for their guests with whom they want to share the occasion. The wardrobe of the entire entourage, the […]
