I am so excited to share this with you lovelies! The wedding video of Krystle & Nicolas by The White Tree. It's my third time watching it now and still falling in love with it (even got me teary eyed *sniff*)!
Just the perfect way to start the weekend! I'm just head over heels happy to have been a part of it! <3 data-blogger-escaped-br="">
Best wishes again to Krystle & Nicolas! Cheers to a happy and sweet married life!
Coordination & Styling: Ruffles & Bells
Vendor Feature: Vatel Manila
16 May 2013
Aside from the bridal dress and the veil, a bridal bouquet is certainly a must have accessory to any bride. It represents how blooming the bride is and also compliments the femininity of...well...the wedding day. But the trends today are definitely changing with some brides opting for a non-traditional, non-floral bouquets. Luckily, Vatel Manila is here to save the day! Hand in hand with {etc} Handmade Goodness for those custom-made trinkets. So I am more than excited that we have (one of my biggest idol in the wedding industry *ears clapping*) Dylan Gozum from Vatel Manila to tell us more about flowers and ultimately about their flower power!
Photo by J Lucas Reyes
Hi Dylan! Welcome to Ruffles & Bells! Can you tell us something about Vatel Manila?
VM: Vatel Manila was something we started in 2005. We first made garden wedding setups at our home base, The Mango Farm, but we shifted to making entourage flowers only in 2009 just when the Philippine wedding industry was on the upswing. From the very beginning, we took to blogging and networking with established and up-&-coming industry players, mostly photographers, as a way to market our services. By blogging our work as seen through the lenses of photographers & videographers, we ended up promoting their work as well. I think it was an arrangement that really worked well for us and our friends.
Since 2009, our work volume has grown by at least 20% annually and by 2012, we were already working on no less than 200 weddings a year. In 2011, thanks to sheer gut feel, we opened a craft subsidiary called {etc} Handmade Goodness which focused on making customized non-floral items like bouquets, boutonnieres, and ring / coin pillows. I can honestly say that this venture, unique as it was, has been a wonderful success. I credit all these to being a good observer & listener. By this, we've been able to be at the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time.
I know you're very good with flowers, but what do you think makes a bridal bouquet unique?
I think what makes a bridal bouquet unique depends so much on the intelligent and careful combination of the right kind of flowers. Florists usually follow two schools of thought on this: those that use more elegant & restrained whites, and the group that takes advantage of the motif to bring life and color to a wedding. Either way, it's really how the whole thing comes together. A lot have been said about flowers reflecting the personality of the bride and yes, the bridal bouquet is truly an expression of how a bride feels on her very special day - be it interpreted in classic white or in a riot of colors.
Just for fun, what do you think is the best flower that would best represent you and why?
Wow, this is very difficult as we love lots of kinds of flowers but my very close friends know that the white Phalaenopsis is very special to me. I really don't know how that came to be, but I always get that as a gift (mostly when I get hospitalized, ha ha!). I guess when you look at this particular orchid, you can really see the quiet & restrained elegance that it represents, be it on its own or when mixed with other flowers. There is something that is both sturdy and delicate about it, and that probably explains why it remains to be one of the most requested orchids during wedding receptions & garden ceremonies.
Do you have any tips for brides-to-be on how to choose the best flowers for their big day?
Most brides have very limited knowledge about the variety of flowers available in the market, while others already have specific flowers in mind. I think the most sensible way of looking for the right flowers is to do an internet search. Google photos of bouquets or browse through wedding websites and pick out those that appeal to you the most. You can show these pegs to your florist and discuss availability, pricing, and talk about what exactly works best to achieve your wedding's overall look and feel. Remember that the idea is not to copy the pegs, but only get the 'feel' and 'look'. If the flowers you like are not available or not in season, brides should be open to discussing options and alternatives. This way, it allows their florist to be more creative in giving them a product that is as close as possible to how they wanted their floral arrangements to look like.
{Photo by Daniel Lei Studio}
Since 2009, our work volume has grown by at least 20% annually and by 2012, we were already working on no less than 200 weddings a year. In 2011, thanks to sheer gut feel, we opened a craft subsidiary called {etc} Handmade Goodness which focused on making customized non-floral items like bouquets, boutonnieres, and ring / coin pillows. I can honestly say that this venture, unique as it was, has been a wonderful success. I credit all these to being a good observer & listener. By this, we've been able to be at the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time.
I know you're very good with flowers, but what do you think makes a bridal bouquet unique?
{Photo by Jorem & Sheila Catilo}
Just for fun, what do you think is the best flower that would best represent you and why?
Wow, this is very difficult as we love lots of kinds of flowers but my very close friends know that the white Phalaenopsis is very special to me. I really don't know how that came to be, but I always get that as a gift (mostly when I get hospitalized, ha ha!). I guess when you look at this particular orchid, you can really see the quiet & restrained elegance that it represents, be it on its own or when mixed with other flowers. There is something that is both sturdy and delicate about it, and that probably explains why it remains to be one of the most requested orchids during wedding receptions & garden ceremonies.
Do you have any tips for brides-to-be on how to choose the best flowers for their big day?
Most brides have very limited knowledge about the variety of flowers available in the market, while others already have specific flowers in mind. I think the most sensible way of looking for the right flowers is to do an internet search. Google photos of bouquets or browse through wedding websites and pick out those that appeal to you the most. You can show these pegs to your florist and discuss availability, pricing, and talk about what exactly works best to achieve your wedding's overall look and feel. Remember that the idea is not to copy the pegs, but only get the 'feel' and 'look'. If the flowers you like are not available or not in season, brides should be open to discussing options and alternatives. This way, it allows their florist to be more creative in giving them a product that is as close as possible to how they wanted their floral arrangements to look like.
There you go lovelies! Hope you've picked up a tip or two to help you look for those perfect blooms to express your big day.
For more photos of Vatel Manila's work, you can visit them at:
Website: www.vatelmanila.com
Facebook: facebook.com/weddingsbyvatelmanila
You can also check out {etc} Handmade Goodness at:
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/etc-Handmade-Goodness
Now, off to pick some fresh blooms myself!
xx
Photo Love
14 May 2013
Staring this week, I thought it'll be nice to share one or two of our favourite photos once every week with you just for fun.
Here's one that makes me feel "awwww" from our Melbourne wedding recently. Check out that lovely chalkboard writing by the bride herself.
Oh, and that's our custom banner wrapped around the groom. lol. How cute are they?
Photo by Pitinada Photography
More photos from their wedding on our Facebook page.
Here's one that makes me feel "awwww" from our Melbourne wedding recently. Check out that lovely chalkboard writing by the bride herself.
Oh, and that's our custom banner wrapped around the groom. lol. How cute are they?
Photo by Pitinada Photography
More photos from their wedding on our Facebook page.
Mother's Day Inspiration
11 May 2013
I remember when I was a kid, we used to have these Mother's Day fair in school and I'd make sure to get a flower or a card for my mom. I remember how happy I was when I found out that she kept all of the cards I've given her. So now that I'm a continent away, I thought it would be nice to give her something different.
I got this gorgeous Mother's Day sweet gift pack from Studio Cake (2 vanilla bean cupcakes with swiss meringue buttercream, 2 glitter heart cookies, 4 cake pops with sugar hydrangea and 4 strawberry, gold leaf macarons) and set it up with this a lovely 2-tier cake from Blissfully Sweet. And although we won't be there to celebrate with her, I know my mom loves dessert samplers especially so this is just perfect!
Plus, it's my mom's birthday this week too and it's my mother-in-law's birthday in the next two weeks so this is like an all-in-one celebration :)
Aside from that, this goes out to all moms and moms-to-be out there too! A big 'Thank You' for all that you've done for us. One day is not enough to say thank you for caring and loving us everyday!
Again, Happy Mother's Day mom!
Love,
Your Kids
Stylings: Ruffles & Bells
Cake: Blissfully Sweets
Sweets: Studio Cake
I got this gorgeous Mother's Day sweet gift pack from Studio Cake (2 vanilla bean cupcakes with swiss meringue buttercream, 2 glitter heart cookies, 4 cake pops with sugar hydrangea and 4 strawberry, gold leaf macarons) and set it up with this a lovely 2-tier cake from Blissfully Sweet. And although we won't be there to celebrate with her, I know my mom loves dessert samplers especially so this is just perfect!
Plus, it's my mom's birthday this week too and it's my mother-in-law's birthday in the next two weeks so this is like an all-in-one celebration :)
Aside from that, this goes out to all moms and moms-to-be out there too! A big 'Thank You' for all that you've done for us. One day is not enough to say thank you for caring and loving us everyday!
Again, Happy Mother's Day mom!
Love,
Your Kids
Stylings: Ruffles & Bells
Cake: Blissfully Sweets
Sweets: Studio Cake
DIY Polka Dot Tablecloth
9 May 2013
Do you happen to have an old table cloth lying around the house that you think needs an uplifting? Or maybe you just want some quirkiness in your dining room this time of year. Here's a quick (and cute!) DIY from Oh Happy Day perfect for a dining room makeover.
You'll be needing:
You'll be needing:
- table cloth
- potato
- knife
- cutting board
- textile paint
- plate
- drop cloth
And here's what you have to do:
1. Cut the potato in the roundest section (approx. 3 inches wide)
2. Pour your textile paint in your plate
3. Open your drop cloth and fold your table cloth on top.
4. Dip your potato into the paint.
5. Stamp the paint side down on your table cloth. Repeat.
6. Once your done with the design, allow paint to dry.
Easy!
Stylist tip: You can use this technique in making an interesting table runner or use the table cloth as a backdrop for your photo booth.
xx
Elo & Mara - True Love by Jason Magbanua
29 Apr 2013
"My legs and arms were made to be the extension of yours...".
Today you will be witnessing love at its finest hour, all defined in Mara & Elo's wedding video. Just to give you a background, Elo is a small person and Mara isn't but their love for each other is a reminder of how grand love can be and most importantly how in the eyes of God we are all equal and worthy of happiness.
Mara and Elo: Same Day Edit from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.
I still haven't stopped sniffing but it's because this video truly touches the heart.
Wedding video by Jason Magbanua.
Spread the love
xx
Today you will be witnessing love at its finest hour, all defined in Mara & Elo's wedding video. Just to give you a background, Elo is a small person and Mara isn't but their love for each other is a reminder of how grand love can be and most importantly how in the eyes of God we are all equal and worthy of happiness.
Mara and Elo: Same Day Edit from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.
I still haven't stopped sniffing but it's because this video truly touches the heart.
Wedding video by Jason Magbanua.
Spread the love
xx
Wedding Inspiration: Star Wars
24 Apr 2013
If you ask me anything about Star Wars, all that comes to my head are scrolling upward text, light sabers, Darth Vader, Yoda and probably R2D2 & C3P0...but that about sums up everything (unlike my husband who is an avid fan and who is familiar with all the character names)! So now that my husband introduced me to Star Wars Lego, I actually think it's quite cute! Not that I understand any of it still but it is really ingenious having two toys in one.
And now that we've got a few more weeks to plan a Star Wars Lego birthday party (not for my husband, just in case you're wondering), I got into a few searches and was surprised to see this wedding setup inspired by no-other-than Star Wars!
Keyword: STARS ;P
Of course, we can't forget Darth Vader and some light sabers, right?
Genius! Definitely something Star Wars fans can get inspiration from.
See more of these lovely photos and the amazing team behind this shoot on GreenWeddingShoes blog.
Sshwoom! Sshwoom!
Stay tuned for our Star Wars party very soon!
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