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5 Things You Should NOT to Include in Your Wedding Package

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What are things that shouldn’t be included in a wedding package?

  1. Too many expensive things
  2. A long guest list
  3. Unavailable entertainers
  4. Inconvenient wedding venues and other locations
  5. Non-professionals

 

Wedding packages are there for a reason. Planning a wedding can be pretty stressful from the get-go and we wish for things to be a little easier to handle. Thankfully, things like wedding packages are there to provide us with little saving graces by including any wedding essential in one neat little package to be availed of. With these kinds of packages and deals to be made, every wedding to come can be a breezy process all throughout.

However, while wedding packages include a variety of offerings for your own wedding, there are some things that should definitely not be included in the entire wedding itself, lest you want to risk any inconvenience happening on the big day. If you’re hoping to avoid that, here are some of the best things you may want to opt out of your wedding:

 

Too Many Expensive Things

Sure, we all want our weddings to be as luxurious as it can be. After all, it’s one of the many moments in our lives that we want to be memorable. However, it can be more memorable if you can actually afford the expenses that need to be covered for your wedding and too much luxury in your wedding can spell an early end for the celebration even before it begins.

With that said, too many expensive things for a wedding is a good thing to opt out in your wedding package. It’s okay to consider things of luxury for some items for your wedding, as long there are kept in close moderation and are also properly considered in terms of expense.

A Long Guest List

A Long Guest List

Another thing to consider when planning a wedding is your guest list. For this to properly work out, you must keep in mind the capacity of your chosen venue.

It is understandable if you want to invite all your friends and family. However, you really should contemplate the available size your venue has. It wouldn’t make sense if you invite 500 guests when your venue is only good for 300 people. If you do so, your wedding will feel cramped – and you wouldn’t want this.

In order to avoid this predicament, carefully examine your guest list and only invite the people closest to you. For sure, your other friends and family will understand if you explain your predicament to them properly.

 

Unavailable Entertainers

Another thing to consider in a wedding is none other than the entertainment that’s certainly going to draw a crowd for the event. In this case, there are only a certain number of entertainers around the Philippines that are sure to commit to the event you invite them for. Of course, you could try to contact your chosen act for your wedding. However, if they chose not to respond or tell you that they are not available, then it would be better for you to move on and find someone else.

Inconvenient Locations

Inconvenient Locations

We understand that some brides and grooms have a specific venue in their mind to hold their dream wedding. However, sometimes the truth is some of them are pretty hard to book, which is why we encourage everyone to book their weddings as early as possible.

In the event that your chosen location is unavailable for whatever reason, it is yet again best to move on and find somewhere else. Waiting for it to become available could be possible, of course. However, we wouldn’t want you to get your hopes up, which is why it would be better for you to look for somewhere just as good to hold your special day.

 

Non-Professionals

Most wedding packages are made possible thanks to the work of professionals in this field. When it comes to having a wedding, you definitely want to hire people, who have been trained professionally to provide the best service possible.

 

Key Takeaway

Getting a wedding package for your wedding will surely make your life easier as you plan the day that will mark a new chapter in your life. Be sure to add all the necessary items you would need in your wedding, but you also must not forget all the ones that you should definitely avoid to make everything flow smoothly during your special day!

6 Wedding Packages and Ideas to Include in Your Dream Christmas Wedding

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What wedding packages and other ideas can you include in your dream Christmas wedding?

  1. Put up some Christmas-themed wedding decorations
  2. Pick a venue that is holiday-friendly
  3. Opt to wear a snowy-white wedding gown
  4. Have your bridesmaids wear Green Christmas dresses
  5. Hang a mistletoe at your altar
  6. Hand out “Christmas presents” to your guests in place of favors

 

With Christmas coming up in a matter of weeks, it’s only a matter of time when numerous celebrations will be upon everyone around. This includes Christmas parties, year-end parties, and even weddings. Weddings are quite popular this time of the year – mostly because some brides find marrying their true love during the holidays really romantic, which is why most of them book the best wedding packages and catering services on the month of December.

If you are a bride wanting to also hold your wedding during the Christmas season, then this is your lucky day because we’re here to help you out and give you a few great ideas you might want to consider for your own dream Christmas wedding. Here are some of them now:

Christmas-Themed Wedding Decorations

Christmas-Themed Wedding Decorations

Nothing can complete your dream Christmas wedding than holiday-themed decorations themselves. Putting this up on your chosen venue will for sure give your guests that warm and jolly feel one usually feel during this time of the year. Plus, they could prove to be a good distraction to your younger wedding-goers. They will end up looking starry eyed on that Christmas tree you set up to place your wedding gifts under. You may also hang some Christmas lights to give your wedding more of a holiday vibe.

 

Holiday-Friendly Venues

Of course, a venue is one of the most important things to be included in your wedding package; without it, you will end up marrying in the middle of nowhere.

For brides wanting to have their Christmas wedding, you may want to consider looking for venues that are holiday-friendly. This means that they should be able to provide you a setting suitable during the holidays. Also, you may want to select a venue that has some holiday vibe in it, such as the Palazzo Verde or Blue Leaf Filipinas.

Snowy-White Wedding Gown

Snowy-White Wedding Gown

There are only two seasons in the Philippines: summer and rainy seasons. This is, of course, to the dismay of some people, who wanted to have some snow on their special days. If you are one of them, don’t let this stop you because you could always come up with creative ways to have your dream snowy wedding.

As a bride, one thing you could do is to get a gown that will resemble snow, itself. You could even opt for one that has some snowflakes pattered around the bodice area. Or you could also have a custom made train to go with your entire theme.

 

Green Christmas Bridesmaid Dresses

Once you’ve found the perfect dress for this kind of occasion, it’s now time to decide the color and the design of your bridesmaids’ dresses. Since you’re all about the Christmas spirit, why not have Green Christmas as the main color and motif of your bridesmaids’ dresses. For sure, this will compliment your whole wedding scene.

Apart from Green Christmas, vibrant red is also a nice color for you to consider. This is also an iconic Christmas color that you may utilize on your wedding day.

Abundance of Mistletoe

Abundance of Mistletoe

When it comes to finding the perfect item to remind anyone of Christmas, no other item would be as iconic as mistletoe! Besides, who wouldn’t want to witness the bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife under the mistletoe?

For this particular wedding plan, go ahead and feel free to include this symbolic plant all around your venue. After all, a wedding is a celebration of unity, matrimony, and of course, the love shared between two people for all eternity. Plus, it’s just really cute for everyone to look at.

 

Christmas Presents as Wedding Favors

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Christmas wedding without a few presents here and there. Since it’s the season for giving, why not make your guests feel extra special by wrapping your giveaways to look like Christmas presents. You may even put them under the tree or get a Santa Claus to hand them out before they leave your reception.

 

Key Takeaway

Including these items in your wedding package will truly make your dream Christmas wedding extra special. Do take note that you don’t exactly have to utilize all of them; you could just pick some and use them well on your wedding day. For sure, it will take everyone’s breath away.

6 Best Wedding Movies that will Make You Want to Get the Best Wedding Packages

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What are the best wedding movies of all time?

  1. The Hangover: A groom to be and his groomsmen have a bachelor party that takes a turn for the worst and hilarious.
  2. The Princess Bride: An action packed wedding movie with giants, chases, and fencing.
  3. Wedding Crashers: A couple of men crash weddings as their favorite past time.
  4. The Wedding Date: A wedding guest brings an escort to make her ex-fiancé jealous, but ends up falling in love with her fake date.
  5. Father of the Bride: A movie wedding centered on a snarky father-in-law.
  6. My Big Fat Greek Wedding: The highest grossing wedding movie of all time.

 

When you’re looking through a bunch of wedding packages, it could get pretty confusing. The truth is, making certain decisions can be very difficult and stressful. In these moments, you’re going to want to remind yourself that the challenges of wedding planning will be worth it in the end.

One of the best ways to get yourself back in the mood to plan is to take a break and watch the best wedding movies of all time. It could be internationally acclaimed hit films or beloved local Filipino movies. As long as it warms your heart, take a couple of hours off of your day to watch them. Sometimes, seeing love amplified on-screen is the motivation you need to go through the planning stress. After all, some of these examples had very drastic problems – sometimes even comical ones – that ended in an epic union.

So, let’s get straight to it. Here are some of the best wedding movies of all time:

 

The Hangover

This movie is probably not the best one to watch if you’re searching for romance. However, it’s a great reminder of the things that you and your partner should NOT do before the wedding; most especially the groom-to-be – he must make sure he doesn’t party too hard during his bachelor party.

But you can’t deny that this movie is a good laugh! Maybe that’s just what you need to alleviate your stress. Also, in the end, (spoiler alert!) everything turned out okay! Just don’t do what the wolf pack did and your wedding will go smoothly.

The Princess Bride

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The Princess Bride

When you see Westley always telling his Buttercup “as you wish,” you may start to think that this is just a cheesy romance movie; just like the common romance Filipino movie. Good for those couples that are romantics at heart. But for those who aren’t, this is still a great watch because it is full of action! There’s fencing, giants, chases, and so much excitement. It’s a great movie to watch to keep in the wedding spirit, while also being thrilling enough to make you forget about the stress of planning your own wedding.

Wedding Crashers

You wouldn’t want to have actual wedding crashers on your special day, even if they are as funny as Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. But, thankfully, this is just a movie; an extremely hilarious one! Watching this with your partner or your best friends is great for shaking off those wedding jitters.

The Wedding Date

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The Wedding Date

The lovely setting of this in-movie wedding will make you heavily consider an al fresco dinner for your wedding package. With a beautiful scenery like the one in the movie, who wouldn’t want it?

One thing you may not want in your wedding though is an ex trying to make you jealous (that is if you invite him/her). In this movie, Debra Messing’s character brings a male escort to her ex-fiancé’s wedding in an effort to make him jealous. Yikes! You don’t want that kind of drama on your special day. But, thankfully, she somehow falls in love with her fake date. Just goes to show that weddings can be special for everyone.

 

Father of the Bride

Something that you and your bride can definitely laugh about is your in-laws. Thus, “Father of the Bride” will definitely be very relatable to you; especially if you’re a groom-to-be, who has to deal with a snarky future father-in-law. But even with this premise, the movie shows that the wedding is not just for the bride and groom, but for all those that they love.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 1 and 2

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 1 and 2

Being the highest grossing wedding movie of all time, it’s no surprise why we’ve saved this for last! It’s a movie that shows love and acceptance will prevail above all; despite what kind of man or woman your parents think the ideal type is for you. After all, Toula’s dad accepted Ian despite him being not Greek… and vegetarian

 

Key Takeaway

While all these movies have their own big problems that could get you panicking… these are just movies! It won’t be the best wedding movies ever if the characters didn’t have to go through some big conflict to get married. We’re not saying that your wedding won’t have problems, but these movies show that true love will prevail no matter what.

So, don’t stress too much about the wedding packages. No matter what you choose, as long as it can celebrate the true love you share for your partner, it’ll be perfect. Go ahead and choose whatever wedding package you like and hire a planner if you need too. Nothing is too much for your special day. Take the characters in the movies, for example. No matter how hard it was for them, they still ended up having the perfect weddings and happy endings.

Celebrity Couples Who Got Back Together and Got Married with the Best Wedding Packages

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Which celebrity couples broke up before getting back together and getting married?

  1. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard
  2. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
  3. Prince William and Kate Middleton
  4. Nick and Vanessa Lachey
  5. Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green

 

Although Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez might not be looking at wedding packages – yet – their speculated reunion would be proof that true love prevails. Sometimes, your soul mate will go off on their own for a while but, if it’s meant to be, then he or she will come back and take that next step in their lives with you. Just take a look at the list below of celebrity couples who broke up, got back together, and got married!

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

When they just began dating, Dax actually broke up with Kristen! It was because he wasn’t ready to commit to her and wanted to get to know other girls. Though Kristen was obviously hurt by this, she admired that Dax was very honest and didn’t go see other girls behind her back.

However, it wasn’t very long before he realized that she was a keeper; being the most interesting to him out of all the other girls he dated at the time. They got back together, and eventually got married in 2013 with the best wedding package available.

Kristen said that she’s very happy, but she isn’t afraid to joke with Dax that they were almost never married in the first place.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Although they are happily married now, things got quite rocky for the two back in 2011. In March of that year, they broke up after dating for four years. It was a hard decision for Justin, as he told Vanity Fair in June of that month. He stated that she meant so dear to him, but had to focus on more important things in his life at that moment.

But being that the break-up was just because of a shift in priorities, the love never really went away. So in October of that same year, they got back together. From there, they looked at some of the best wedding packages, got them, and got married in October 2012.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton

As many know, Prince William and Kate Middleton have one of the most epic royal weddings in history! It was the most majestic wedding that anyone has ever seen! In fact, it invaded the showbiz news in the Philippines and television screens all over the world at the time.

So it will come to a surprise – to those that don’t know – that they broke up in 2007 after four years of dating. The Prince mentioned that it was because they were trying to find themselves individually. It turned out for the better because they became the perfect individuals for each other and they reunited and married in 2010. Now, they have two children together and will soon have a third!

Nick and Vanessa Lachey

When you think of Nick Lachey and breakups, you would think first of Jessica Simpson; since this was pretty public. It even made a big impact on showbiz news in the Philippines. You may forget that even he and Vanessa Lachey have had their own public split.

They broke up in 2009 after starting to date in 2006. At that time, they reassured their fans that they remain to be very good friends. In fact, they may have still been very close during this time because it only took five months for them to get back together. Two years later, they got married with a very lavish wedding and ceremony.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green

Source: People

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green

These two are the couple on the list with the largest age gap – 12 years to be exact so you can expect that their mindsets on relationships were quite different. One is probably still exploring, while the other is ready to settle down. That being said, Megan felt like she was not ready to be married at the age of 23 and broke things off. This happened in 2009 and they were engaged for 3 years.

However, it didn’t take long for them to get back together. By 2010, they tied the knot. Things went well and they had babies: Noah in 2012 and Bodhi in 2014.

Things went south again in 2015 when Megan filed for divorce. Yikes! But thankfully, they patched things up in 2016 and even had another baby named Journey that same year. Now, they’re happier than ever and can’t seem to live without the other.

 

Key Takeaway

When love comes back, you know it’s true. These couples certainly knew it and decided to stay once they got back together. They also got married with the best wedding package ever to celebrate the lifelong love that they will share for each other.

Wonderful Ideas for Summer Weddings

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When preparing and arranging a wedding, there’s a lot to make decisions on: venue, decorations, catering arrangements, music, and the date and time of the ceremony and the reception. All of these need to be coordinated with one another (can you imagine having an outdoor winter-themed wedding during the summer? Horrible idea!), which is why there are already available wedding packages for you to choose from and customize.

In the Philippines, summer weddings are quite popular. The sun is shining bright with little to no danger of rain, most people are free or would love to take some time off from work (good for out-of-town weddings) and beach wedding destinations are always an option. Here are some summer wedding ideas that can make your wedding extra special.

 

Destination Wedding

Picking the right venue for your summer wedding is essential, as it would give your preparation some direction when it comes to your decoration and arrangements. Would you want to have your wedding at a beach? Or would you rather have a garden wedding? There are many choices to choose from, and picking the right one would make your wedding experience unique and memorable.

Decorations and Souvenirs

Preparing for a summer wedding gives you a multitude of options to choose from when it comes to decorations and accessories. You can give guests keepsake items like postcards, or have a photo booth set up so that guests would have an instant souvenir. You can go for a more natural and rustic feel, and have more wooden seats and tables, mason jars, and a selection of vases to put the flowers in.

Summer Flowers

A full-blown wedding would not be complete without having a beautiful bouquet for the bride, and decorating the venue with beautiful flower arrangements. There is a good variety of summer flowers to choose from in our country. Popular choices include sunflowers, orchids, roses, chrysanthemums, and more.

Summer Cuisine

A summer wedding reception would not be complete without some of the finest cuisine best enjoyed during the summer. Favourites include grilled meats, freshly-cooked seafood, or even some healthy salads. You can also serve some cold desserts like ice cream to keep the guests cool on a warm summer day.

Plenty of Ice Cold Refreshments

In a summer wedding ceremony, expect the temperatures to be a bit higher than compared to your average day. It is important to keep your guests refreshed and cool. Offering guests unlimited cold drinks will do the trick. You can never wrong with serving ice-cold juices on a warm summer day.

Summer Colors or Sundresses

For bridesmaids and female guests, wearing pastel-colored dresses fits in the summer theme perfectly. For male guests, linen and wool shirts and coats would be an ideal match. Or you can have the guests ditch the formal attire and wear something a little more casual yet elegant such as sundresses and cotton suits.

 

Arranging the perfect summer wedding takes a lot of time and effort, but it gives the guests and the couple experiences and memories that would last for a long time.

 

11 Food Station Ideas Your Guests Will Go Crazy For

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What are great food station ideas for a wedding reception?

  1. Cheese and Crackers
  2. Pizza
  3. Pasta
  4. Pancake and Waffles
  5. Sushi
  6. Dessert/Cake table
  7. Popcorn
  8. Taco and Nachos
  9. French fries
  10. Ice cream

Some argue that sit-down dinners and typical buffet layouts should be a thing of the past, as it can come across too traditional and impersonal. Wedding packages these days offer a variety of options!

One that stands out is food stations. A food station is not just your typical buffet spread, where the food is on one long table and people queue up for their food. Food stations are more dynamic than that, you can customize different food stations for different themes and offerings. This helps the host to create a more personalized menu and it can help show off their personality much better. The layout is also different, as stations can be placed around the venue or grouped together depending on the theme.

 

Cheese and Crackers Station

This is perfect for receptions especially in the beginning when everyone is socializing. The best part about a cheese station is that there are various cheeses to choose from, from creamy to soft or even hard. There are also numerous types of crackers – the variety of flavors and textures really make your mind race for which combination to try next! Just be sure you have the perfect glass of wine to pair these with!

Pizza Station

Everyone loves pizza so having a station dedicated to this crowd favorite is sure to please your guests. You can cover all kinds of pizza from thin crust, thick crust to stuffed crust. There are a few decisions you have to make mainly what flavors to offer – going with a classics like 4 cheese or all meat is always a safe bet. Just prepare enough to feed crowds of guests, last thing you want is to run out in the middle of the reception!

Pasta Station

Who says you have to settle for choosing between cream or tomato based when you can have both or even more! Having a pasta station in your reception can please many of your guests because of all the choices you can offer. From pesto, tomato, cream and even olive oil there is a lot of variety, that’s not including all the different types of pasta there is. Just to add a bit more fun put some olive, tuna or other toppings to give more of a homey feel.

Pancake and Waffles Station

This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to have your reception in the morning, you might just love breakfast and want to share that with your guests. Imagine a station with freshly made waffles and pancakes, paired with different types of syrups and honey. Why not top it off with a selection of nuts or fruits? Having all that in one table is sure to tempt anyone to more than one serving!

Sushi Bar/Belt

Slowly becoming a more popular option at wedding receptions, a sushi bar provides a great bite size snack that is both convenient and exciting. With wide a variety of the raw Japanese dish, your guests will go crazy either picking out their favorites or exploring new ones they haven’t had before.

To add an authentic flair to this food station idea, you can hire an authentic and professional Asian chef. That way you can make it a create-your-own sushi type of station that the chef will professionally prepare for your guests. The interactive and customizable element is sure to please those with picky palates. For more authenticity, be sure to add soy sauce, chopsticks, and wasabi. But if you really want to go all out with the legit Japanese experience, then have a whole sushi conveyor belt installed!

Dessert and Cake Table

In place of the traditional cake as a dessert, dessert and cake tables are quickly making their mark as a staple at weddings. With such a setup, more guests are satisfied because they can choose the sweets and flavor of their preference rather being served something that’s “just ok” to them. With that in mind, if you choose to go for this option, make sure to have a whole assortment of flavors for the cakes and a variety of sweets for the desserts – such as cake pops, brownies, cupcakes, donuts, etc.

Popcorn Cart

The best thing about this idea is that it is so easy to do. Just have a lot of popcorn kernels, a popcorn maker, and some powdered flavoring and you’re good to go. It is also becoming a hot trend to have at weddings because this perfect little snack can be served conveniently during any part of the celebration.

Tacos and Nachos Table

Though it could be messy and could stain really expensive outfits, a taco and nacho bar is something no one can resist no matter what he is wearing. You can provide bibs so that guests can be carefree while enjoying their Mexican food creation. This will definitely bring a festive vibe to your wedding, especially since it goes perfectly well with some tequila. With a pairing like this, it also makes for a great option to serve during cocktail hour.

French Fry Station

Nothing spells guilty pleasure more than French fries. This fast food favorite is usually seen enjoyed by all; either by workers on a casual lunch or by the health buffs seeking a worthy cheat meal. But your wedding is not the time to worry about health. In fact, it could be everybody’s most epic cheat day ever. Let loose with your guests let loose and enjoy some fried potatoes. Offer all kinds of fries: regular, curly, waffled, sweet potatoes, etc. Then just provide all the condiments that fit the simple snack and the whole guest list is sure to leave all their inhibitions behind.

Ice Cream Bar

There’s never a bad time for ice cream; even during a wedding! This is a definite favorite for all ages and is a surefire way to make your guests happy. Offer them many ways to enjoy this kind of food station: give bowls, cones, syrup, candy sprinkles, bananas, strawberries, Oreos, and anything else that goes great with ice cream. There is sure to be endless fun for all when they’re trying to create their perfect ice cream concoction.

 

Key Takeaway

Events aren’t restricted to set menus anymore. You can be more creative and have food stations to make your wedding the most memorable one that your guests have ever experienced. Just make sure that the stations you end up choosing will cater to most of your guests as well as your theme.