A Glimpse of our Pre-Nuptial Pics

One fine morning on a Saturday at a nearby condo in Taguig, we had our prenups.  We were full of enthusiasm and excitement at first but then it turns into annoyance afterwards.  Anyway, nothing much to share about our photo and video team.  But definitely not worth recommending.

Still, let me share with you some of our pics taken bu them.

Chang Yu Wines for table center piece and Principal Sponsor Souvenir

Thanks to Cash Cash Pinoy, we were able to avail the promo for Chang Yu Red Wine coolers for 51% off.

Acacia Hotel for Wedding Preps

Upon searching for a place where we can prepare for our wedding proper, we stumble at this new 5 star cozy hotel in Alabang, the Acacia Hotel,   At that time, we were in a rush and nobody was available to attend to our query right away.  Since we thought that it would be expensive to stay there considering the ambiance, we decided to scout for another place.

Parque España was just across Acacia so we decided to proceed there.  The place was fine but the hallways are narrow.  Here's also the price range given to us.

Along Madrigal in Alabang, just across Alabang Town Center and Metro we also checked on B-Hotel.  It is a 3-star hotel version of The Bellevue in Alabang.  Here's what they have to offer.

We're supposed to book B Hotel already but with violent reactions from family members claiming that it might take sometime going to and from The B Hotel we tried to think it over and re-visit the Acaica.  

This time we were accommodated, we were even given discount if we'll book by then.  Considering the amenities and being a 5 star hotel with a slight difference with a 3 star hotel price,  we decided to buy in.  Here's what we were able to avail.

One on one interview with the Priest

Right after our Application for Marriage License, we proceed to St. Peregrine Laziosi to attend the schedule interview with the Parish Priests.

After few minutes of waiting, I was asked to get in his office. Few introduction of each other and short love story of  us was shared. By the way, it was only between me and the priest.  Later on, personal questions are being dig in.  It was personal but sensible.

Same thing was done to h2b during his turn to talk with  father.  We were both continuously praying that whatever challenge that we may encounter in the future, may we be able to conquer them and stand still for each other.

Marriage License Application

Last October 2, 2012 we dropped by the new San Pedro Municipal Hall to request for our Marriage license.  Both of us were residing in San Pedro, Laguna for decades now.  It was a P50 tricycle ride from our village.

As we reached the Municipal Hall, we were asked to secure Application Form for marriage license at the Local Civil Registrar.

The personal appearance of those getting married is required in applying for a marriage license. These are the requirements:

1. NSO Birth Certificate: Certified True Copy required of each the contracting parties with the respective registry number.
2.CENOMAR (Certificate of no marriage for both parties): Certified true copies are required
3. Parents' Consent (for 18-21 years old) or Parent's Advice (for 21-25 years old) which is a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry.
4. Certificate of Attendance in a pre-marital counseling and family planning seminar conducted by the Division of Maternal and Child Health at the Municipal/City Hall in the same municipality or city where the contracting parties applied for the marriage license.

We were also asked to pay P650 for the following.

After applying for the marriage license, it will be posted at the Local Registrar for 10 days, after which the marriage license will be issued. The license is valid for 120 days from date of issuance and may be used anywhere in the Philippines. 

On documents and certification needed

As mentioned in previous blog, we booked our church way back January but we never worked on the church requirements since then thinking those would be easy.  We focused on other necessity.   Until we were informed to attend church interview on September 12.  Church interview is allowed if the other requirements were already complete.  We have nothing so we asked for a re-schedule and agreed that be it on the 4th of October.

That's when we started collating the needs.  NSO authenticated certificates were available. Next in our itinerary is h2b confirmation certificate. We arrived at San Pedro Apostol Parish at about 12 nn and asked us to be back by 2pm since no signed copies available.  Also their office hours in the morning would only be until 11:30 am. Though I know they can do it easily, we just followed the instruction given and paid the fee of 50 pesos.. 

Proceed to Alabang Market just in front of Barangay Hall.  The new office for NSO and NBI is relocated there from Muntinlupa Municipal Office. It was just a jeep away from San Pedro National highway. First thing is to fill up the CENOMAR form, then pay 75 pesos for processing fee. That would be 150 pesos for two Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR).  For us to pay the fee of 195 pesos each certificate and have the scheduled date of release, we have to wait for our turn. One good thing, the room is air conditioned and we have seats in line. It was quite organized and convenient. The CENOMAR will be needed to have the Marriage License from our municipality.

Next stop would be St. John Bosco in Makati where h2b was baptized.  In less than 10 minutes we were done.  Certificate was released. It cost 50 pesos. by the way both certificates needs to have a purpose indicated therein. In our case, it was for marriage purposes.

As for my birth and confirmation certificate, I thought it would be easy since I was baptized and confirmed on the same date at our parish before, Christ the King parish. It was the other way around, upon request we were asked to return after several days.  And the certificate costs 100 pesos each.

Anyway, we're close to completeing documents except for the Marriage License. 

What would you say on fitting wedding gowns?

This might have been a coincidence, I had my initial fitting last September 2 and by September 6 it was already burned.

We were at the Cluster Building in Divisoria then. I was not suppose to try the gown.  Actually my sister was with me so she could do the fitting. But they insist including my mom that I should personally do it so we could see the beauty of the gown custom fit for me.  And I do so, more than anyone else, I want to be beautiful and comfy on my big day.

So I ignore about the pamahiin about gown fitting. I love how the gown fits me anyway.   I did not tell hubby to be about this thing.  He is against on fitting the gown prior the wedding.

A day after, there goes the news, fire started to broke up that night at cluster building in tutuban.  I was in denial until the morning I saw updates in television.  The location shown was the same location where I ordered my dress.  I tried calling on the store owner but no answer at all.  I was so worried since nothing heard from them.  But i understand what they are going through.  I just thought they were still struggling.  I really want to confirm what happen to my gown. The fire went over 36 hours and left nothing to the vendors.  Here's the Tutuban official statement.

A week after they gave me a ring and confirmed that the gown was burned but they would replace it.  And since, the initial fitting went well, I just trust my instinct that they can replicate my gown so I won't have to fit it again. 

By the way, I let hubby to be know this afterwards. He only said, "that's what I was saying..."