Behind the Scenes

There are some Brides whose stories stay with you long after the wedding day. I first met Mariel Ilusorio, an accomplished classical pianist during a reunion of a high school dance event (popularly known as Velada) at our Alma Mater Assumption College.
New bride Kyla softly greeted 2024 with poise and an air of serene joy. Draped in her elegant, dreamy gown, she embodied the epitome of a chill bride – a perfect blend of grace and relaxation.

Mother’s Day is an American holiday started by Anna Jarvis who wanted to honor her activist Mom Ann Reeves Jarvis whose advocacy was to improve the health conditions of the impoverished women in the Appalachian region in the 1800’s. This holiday is usually celebrated on the second Sunday of May to honor all mothers for…

Most of the time, simple is best. It keeps things fluid, effortless and comfortable. Michaela is all that. Just in her short story below, we met through her now husband, who is my chiropractor at Intercare.

“Got everything I need right here”. Bride Cara I was humbled and touched that choosing me as her makeup artist was due to the fact that my newfound career 12 years ago influenced her love for anything makeup . This was confirmed by her mother and by Cara when I was tasked to do her…

“My Dad is here with me” Bianca lost her father about six years ago to cancer and when I was prepping her for hair and makeup, that s when Bianca said those 6 words. Dad was in the form of a yellow and black butterfly hovering among the plants in the garden.

I’ve met Raeanna twice, once during the Bridal Trial and the second was on her wedding day. When I went to her apartment, what greeted me was a tray of cookies just freshly baked and her mother and boys waiting to be fitted by their tailor and designer. Introductions were immediately done and I also…

I’ve been blessed to have been in the company of brides who were easy going, and very calm during their wedding days. Paulinne is no exception. A lawyer by profession, we met at a Bridal fair and her gown designer was right across my booth so yes it was a good day for me. Even…

Cool weather, Christmas spirit in the air, shopping madness, epic Manila traffic, a few ingredients that make December a very busy time of any year. Christmas preparations and families coming home for a celebration make it an ideal month to get married. They bring in the warmth and cheer of the Holiday season and the…

Tis wedding season!! I met Raisa through her mother, Rosette Gana Benedicto, her parents and mine go a long way, they were friends since way back in the 60’s, maybe even longer. A call came to me through her younger sister Carmela Gana Araullo that Rosette’s daughter is getting married and they were asking…