REAL WEDDING: { MIGUEL & MAITA }

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"In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." - Khalil Gibran 

We first met Bride Maita during this lovely green wedding at The Mango Farm. She was one of the entourage members, and we remember her best for her effortless elegance & her beautiful singing voice. We were surprised to hear from her soon after when she inquired for her own wedding and looking at these images from Pat Dy and after watching the SDE by Bob Nicolas, it didn't come as a surprise anymore that everything would turn out the way she was like: beautiful and elegantly effortless. 

We are very happy to be working again with a dear friend, Patricia Pastelero of Spruce Floral Designs, who was in charge of all the pretty things you're seeing at the dinner reception. Spruce was the perfect partner for this event, and their work never fail to amaze & delight. 

More than all the pretty details (the gown by Veluz, that heart-stopping hand-painted invitation suite by Bonnie Paperie), what we really loved was their messages & vows to each other. Truly, laughter is a gift. It's something that nourishes both heart and soul, and it's wonderful to see Miguel & Maita share so much of it in their daily lives. Come to think of it, when was the last time you actually laughed? The kind that hurts your belly and brings tears to your eyes? Laughter truly rings louder when you are with persons you care & love the most. 

Miguel and Maita, may you never lose sight of the reasons why you both came together. Walt Disney himself said it best,"Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever."             

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SUPPLIERS_// 

Preps_ The Peninsula Manila

Church_ Santuario de San Antonio

Photographer_ Pat Dy

Video_ Bob Nicolas

Gown_ Veluz

MUa_ Kris Bacani

Planner_ Getting Married Philippines

Invites_ Bonnie Paperie

Church & Reception Styling_ Spruce Floral Designs

Bridal Bouquet & Entourage Flowers_ Vatel Manila

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This wedding is featured on Bride & Breakfast.
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Miguel and Maita from Bob Nicolas on Vimeo.

WORKSHOP: { FIRESTARTER YEAR 2 }

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There's something about learning sessions that attract us, much like a moth to the flame (sans the disastrous end, of course). Growing up in a household where Mom was an English Literature teacher who was known to have lovingly terrorized her students back in her heydays made us appreciate continuing education more, and now that we move within the wedding industry, it's not a surprise that we'd end up supporting awesome learning activities like the Firestarter. 

Lisa of Jeff & Lisa Photography, co-founder of this endeavor, first broached this idea to us last year and now that we're on our second year together with other partners & sponsors, we're very happy to know that this activity continues to inspire so many young people to keep doing what they're doing, not because they need to, but because they want to.  Inspiration is a wonderful thing. As Eleanor Roosevelt puts it, it's doing one thing that scares you - every day. It truly is a leap of faith.   

We at Vatel Manila are proud to be a part of this wonderful workshop. Here's to more years of rekindling flames & starting fires! 

Much Love, Dylan

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SPONSORS // VSCO Film X  ProPhoto Blogs X Weddings@Work X The Peninsula Manila

PARTNERS  // Veluz X Chichi Sotomil X Vatel Manila 

SPEAKERS // Jason Magbanua X Nelwin Uy X Benz Co-Rana

PARTICIPANTS // 

Enshong Miranda // Rubber Duckie Photography

Eric Santos // Caslow Photography

Burtz Rolian // Blink Box Photos

Lianne Bacorro // Lianne Bacorro Photography

Kate dela Cruz // Kate dela Cruz Photography

April Cabigao-Pulido // April & Manny Photography

Rich Martinez // Bing Bang Weddings & Events

Lloyd Valenzuela // Lloyd Valenzuela Photography

Nikk & Aia // Nikk & Aia Photography

Read more about the first Firestarter HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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