We're Finally Hitched!

Happy New Year all! I am happy to announce that we are officially hitched! After a year and a half of wedding preparations, we finally got married last December 5, 2015 at Archbishop's Palace, Villa San Miguel, followed by our wedding party at Light of Love Events Place. It was one of the happiest days of our lives. We totally had a blast!  I can't wait to blog about the details and my supplier ratings.

I promised myself that I would not get stressed on the wedding day - and I wasn't. I lifted everything up to God because I already did all that I could. And it turned out way better than we ever dreamed of.  No major set backs. The weather was cooperative.  Everyone was happy. It was quite an intimate affair, and people danced, drank, partied the night away. It was an amazing night. Our suppliers were great. Our friends and families were super! So much love from all of them! We just couldn't ask for more. 




Wedding Preps Series: Big Day is Coming!

We are barely two weeks away from our wedding day! I just can't believe it! Looking at my list I still have a lot to do! Yes. More than a year of planning, and here I am weeks from my wedding and I am still busy.

Quickly grabbed my tablet for updates. I missed you all bride to be's. My biggest dilemma is my wedding dress. It won't fit me comfortably since I got back from Cambodia 2 weeks ago. Imagine my horror. Since then I've been working out religiously, I'm watching my diet. No rice for now. Limited carb intake. I'm also drinking One Earth's Detox Trim Tea which seems to be effective. Since I started drinking it, I don't feel bloated at all.  I am selling a few more boxes, so email me if you're in need.  I don't starve myself - no one should! I just eat right. More fiber, whole grains are great, low fat yogurt, nuts, fruits ans veggies, fish, chicken breast. Easy on beef and pork.  I have no doubts I can fit into my dress comfortably again before the wedding. But I admit, I resent everything I ate in Cambodia.

Wedding Preps Series: Marriage License Application in Manila

I know we all hate this part right here.... (cue: I Hate This Part by Pussycat Dolls) 
But we do not have a choice, do we? If you are getting married, you must get a marriage license. So my post is here to help. We've already secured our license a month ago. Since I am from Manila we applied it in Manila City Hall.  It isn't as hard as we think, relax.


Wedding Preps Series: Two Months to Go!

We're getting there. In two months we will tie the knot and we are so excited! That one day we have prepared for for more than a year will finally come. Two months!!!


So in terms of getting things accomplished, we're  almost done with all of the major stuff, as well as most minor things.  A rundown of our suppliers:

Road to Forever: Our Road Trip Themed Pre-nup Shoot

One sunny day in February, ten months away from our wedding, there we were driving, admiring Sierra Madre and posing for our pre-nup shoot. 



From the start we know what we wanted for our pre-nup shoot, we want it to be casual, fun and light. We want it to reflect us as a couple, and not some stiff actors or models the photographers want us to be.  When we first met Liz RaƱola of Imagine Nation, our wedding photographer, and told her about our concept for the pre-nup shoot, she was giddy and excited. It made us even more excited too.

Our Breastfeeding Journey: Going 3 years!

C is currently feeding as I write this intro. I am thrilled to begin another chapter of my blogsite with topics about parenthood and family!...

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Hi, I am Monique, and you have found my safe space - welcome to the community of modern parenthood! I am a mom of a very curious and active toddler, a breastfeeding advocate, and a money-savvy mommy. I am a Communications Specialist, worked as a jet-setter Events & Promotions Manager for a decade for a multi-national company. I have earned my Masters in Marketing Communications at De La Salle University Manila.