A friend's lovelife & family :)

The Alchemist...The Secret... are just a few of  the many books we have about the Law of Attraction.  I've read both of them and I got inspired.  Unfortunately, I believe applying them is the problem I have to deal with.

If there's one person that I know of who religiously kept in her mind what she wanted to attract, that's my friend, Honeylette.

I remember it was just less than 2 years ago when we were talking  usually every lunch at work about our future of getting married and settling down i.e. having a family of our own.  We both don't have boyfriends and I was pessimistic I will not have on soon. On the other hand, she was optimistic and hyper of the topic and would tell me she'll get married of that year.  True enough! She met Erwin, a friend of her brother-in-law on her nieces' birthday party, got engaged and married all in a span of a few months! Let the pictures tell you the rest of the story.

July 28, 2008 - the Proposal @ Antonio's Garden in Tagaytay (Pictures were copied from her Friendster account, I hope she won't sue me as I didn't ask permission from her. LOL)





The engagement @ Abe's Farm in Magalang, Pampanga (photos by Smartshot Studio)





March 28, 2009 - The wedding  @ Chapel 2 in Clark and reception at Grand Palazzo Royale where I was the maid-of-honor.  (Photos by Smartshot Studio)







The honeymoon at Las Vegas, Nevada in May 2009 if I am not mistaken.





Then comes Samantha Sage last March 2010.  She's 2 months on this picture.  Cutie angel!



Samantha Sage's christening last May 29 at Our Lady of Grace Parish Church in Mabalacat, Pampang and reception followed at Abe's Farm in Magalang, Pampanga.  I was one of the godparents. :D





Now, tell me don't you wish this could happen to you too? A boyfriend, husband and baby to complete a family in less than two years?  I DO WISH THIS! (on some occasions only though)  Hehe!

Event styling

When I was growing up, florists were always part of big events.  I love them  for they create beautiful arrangements. They dress-up the tables and aisles and give flowers to whoever has a role in an event.  Nowadays, florists in events are not just florists.  They have moved-up to a greater role - an events stylist.  They not just "prettify" the tables but the venue as a whole which includes setting up a stage,  backdrop, adding lighting, floral arrangements (which at times are not just confined with flowers), etc.  It's another form of art that in another world I might consider doing.  Just kidding! ;-)

Here in Pampanga, we have three popular event stylists - Pancho Pantig of Plumeria, Janet Garbes of Floral Garden and Badang Rueda of Victorian Blooms .  Each of them has a unique talent that I love more than the florists I came to know.  Pictures below will speak for themselves but it's interesting to note that budget is of an essence in creating more beautiful designs.

The lighting is great on this picture. It achieved the color theme of my friend, Honeylette's and Erwin's wedding which is Yellow & Pink. The flowers are also splendid.  Photo credit goes to Glenn Sarmiento.  I was the maid of honor so I was not able to capture the beauty of the reception.  By the way, the event stylist my friend chose on her wedding is Pancho Pantig. 

This set-up is from the Flower Garden.  Janet Garbes or Ms. J as she's fondly called created a beautiful damask theme for the debutante.  I especially love the rich floral arrangements and the crystals hanging everywhere. 

Here's a creation of Badang Rueda.  The theme of the wedding is Winter Wonderland.  I can say it was achieved perfectly with all the white and silvery works done.  Lighting was exceptional as well.