DIY Items: Our Labor of Love

I wanted to add a personal touch to our wedding and so I engaged myself to create DIY (Do-It-Yourself) items. It was quite tough because I had limited free time to do them. I am just so happy that I was able to infuse them in our wedding details. Here are some of the monograms that we used. I managed to force myself to learn adobe photoshop to create them. If you ask me now, I can no longer recall how I was able to do these haha!

 

 

Here are they when placed in our souvenirs. All photos are from RF Photgraphy:

 

 

The Story Behind the Civil Wedding

We had our civil wedding on April 14, 2011. We never really planned on having it but for the sake of completing the required documents, we had to do so.  I remember people asking why the need for it since we were only a few months away from our church wedding. Their first immediate thought was that I was pregnant. Oh well, who are we to blame these people for having such malicious minds? I sadly realized that in this day and age, weddings are most likely synonymous with pregnancy (sigh!).

The real reason though, was as simple as wanting to reduce the growing to-do-list for our wedding. As soon as we had the list of required documents, we sorted those that we can process whilst on vacation. One thing that caught our eye was the ‘marriage license’. We did our share of research and found out that we can secure this from our own local municipalities. We thought that this would be an easy one until our unpleasant experience from my local municipality (Valenzuela) made us realize we were horribly wrong.

Firstly, we were informed that the marriage license is valid only for 120 days upon issuance. Yep, it has an expiration date so to speak. We obviously got overly excited because on that day, we were still a year away from our wedding. So getting it early would be of no use at all. We decided then to just get it as soon as we arrive in Manila the following year. But no, there’s more. They told us that the license will be released after 11 WORKING days. That’s about after 2 weeks! Given that I was graciously allowed a 15-day vacation only, that meant we had to run straight to the municipality after our arrival from the airport. I pictured habibi and me running breathlessly with luggages and all. I felt like screaming. There SHOULD be some way to get this darn thing! I looked at habibi hopelessly when a brilliant idea hit me. He could schedule an earlier arrival to have sufficient time and get us the license. We felt we finally found a way out when we were informed that BOTH of us are required to get it. There’s a seminar that BOTH bride and groom MUST attend before the license can be obtained. It’s the family planning seminar and it is a prerequisite. So poof, there goes my brilliant idea. Oh, the joys of an overseas couple!

But who said we get so easily discouraged? I don’t think so. We didn’t want to give up so we thought of an alternative. Perhaps, one municipality’s rule can vary from the other. We asked a favor from my MIL to inquire in habibi’s hometown (Laguna). Unfortunately, the same rule applies. We even considered asking if we can pay a ‘special processing fee’ (read: BRIBE) to get it ASAP. However, if that trick didn’t work, we’ll be definitely in for a bigger trouble. I certainly didn’t want to become best friends with Mr. Stress so we discarded the idea.

Our last resort is to get it from here. Anyway, there is the Philippine Consulate after all. Surely, there must be some way to get it, eh?  True enough, there is (finally!) but the thing is that the license is given after the civil wedding. Now, you bet I was utterly confused. How come we had to get married first to get a license? Shouldn’t the latter come first as a general rule? I really had no clue why and I didn’t bother asking anymore. As long as we can get it, who am I to protest?

Legally Husband & Wife

So the decision was final. We also confirmed from Mt. Carmel that a civil marriage contract is enough to satisfy the requirement (hooray!). The next thing to do is to gather the documents required for the civil wedding (uh huh, requirements AGAIN). Whoever said patience is a virtue must have been somebody getting married too!

The wedding went by in a blur. Waiting for the ceremony to start was in fact longer. There were 5 pairs per batch and we were among the first batch which turned out to be an advantage. When we descended the stairs after the ceremony, there were numerous couples lined up, waiting for their turn! Good thing we arrived early. 

It was on that same day when we got the documents: Marriage Contract, Marriage License and Report of Marriage. We were asked to submit a photocopy after a week which we did. They took care of sending the Report of Marriage in Philippines. This ensured that our civil status got updated. So when we took a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) again in July, it already reflected that we are married and our names appearing as spouse in each other’s document.

I was legally off the singles list and therefore a missus by then  (◡‿◡✿)

 

 

On The Day (OTD) Coordinator: Celebrations by Marianne Chua

We weren’t supposed to get a coordinator in order to save, but the idea of being stress-free on our big day won us over. I must say it was one of the wisest decisions we made. Everyone was telling us how beautiful and organized the wedding was. From the ceremony until the reception, Marianne and her team was able to execute everything properly. She also accompanied us during our final detailing with Kusina ni Kambal. She was giving out suggestions and was very helpful. During this stage, I already felt confident that our wedding will be in good hands. True enough, their team didn’t let us down. We won’t have that kind of wedding without them. For those still contemplating whether to get a coordinator or not; spare yourselves the trouble. I honestly think this is no longer classified as a “nice to have” item. This should be under the “must have” list. Having coordinators would take away the burden of stress from you (especially from the mommies and MOH) on your big day.

Here are some pictures of our Coordinators in action:

 

Guest’s Souvenirs: Joris Gordula of Emotional Creations

Joris Gordula is another super stress-free supplier who is also very creative and patient. We chose the jar canisters because of its uniqueness and because it’s reusable. The guests loved the souvenirs. We got a really reasonable price and I just adore the cutie bears she made for us as souvenir giveaway for our flower girls & bearer boys.

 

We bought the choco balls separately and lovingly filled the canisters one by one. We chose to place assorted colors to make it look more lively. The label was designed and created by yours truly. A separate blog is dedicated for our DIY (do-it-yourself) items.

 

 

 

Hair & Make Up Artist (HMUA): Val Villarin

Now I understand why every Val bride is raving about him. I booked him without having a trial makeup. I just relied on the reviews and pictures I saw in his portfolio. He was the second earliest supplier to arrive (earliest is our Coordinators) in the Hotel. Having only 10 days before the wedding when we arrived in Manila, our last minute wedding wrap-ups were non-stop. It felt like we were all over Luzon because we were distributing our wedding invites to relatives from north (Nueva Ecija) to south (Laguna). We had our meeting with suppliers, final detailing for our venue etc. I also wasn’t able to sleep very well the night before the wedding so my eyes were a ghastly sight – eye bags (more like luggage) with dark circles. When Val was done in getting me all swanky, I was super happy with the result. My eye bags were magically concealed without it looking too obvious that I’m wearing makeup. I love the “natural look” that he did. My female entourage also loved their Hair & Make-Up! Even our mommies looked very pretty! 

P.S. Pagbigyan na po, minsan lang naman magmaganda hehehe.

 

 

Baicapture Photbooth

We got a really great promo from Deal Grocer so we booked Baicapture for our photobooth. It definitely added fun during the reception and the guests enjoyed it! The lay out was really nice and I love that the design of our wedding invitation was incorporated in one of the frames. They created two frame designs which are equally very pretty so we chose to use both. We had a very smooth transaction with the AE assigned to do the design. The staffs that assisted us during the event were also very courteous and nice. Another plus factor is that the prints are of very good quality – the colors are vibrant. Nevertheless, I won’t give them a perfect score. They weren’t able to give us the USB of the pictures during the day of the wedding which was included in our contract. There was a problem with their USB. I wished they brought back up USBs but unfortunately there’s none.

 

 

The Church: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine

 

After the “Pamanhikan”, we immediately went on to search for a church with a nearby reception area. We wanted to make it hassle-free for our guests especially those who might come only thru public commute, so the proximity of the reception venue was a major consideration for us. These two were the only ones that habibi and I were able to book personally. I honestly think that this should be on top of the list above anything else during the wedding preps: church & reception venue. Everything else will follow once both are finalized.

We first did an ocular visit in another church which is also in the same area as Mt. Carmel’s. I do not really recall the name though. I did not bother to remember at all because we didn’t like it. Not because the place was unattractive but because they were very strict when it comes to document submission. If I remember correctly, they have this requirement that we should be in Manila at least three weeks before the wedding day. That’s just impossible given that my maximum allowed vacation leave is only 15 days. It was also very difficult to ask questions from the parish secretary. She doesn’t seem approachable. Maybe a defense for the numerous bridezillas she already had the misfortune to encounter?  Well, we left and then went to the next one on our itinerary which is Mt. Carmel.

It was our first time to have visited the church. The façade is beautiful and has an old-feel to it. I noticed there is also an ample parking space for the guests. The interior of the church is just perfect – simple, spacious and very, very solemn. It has a long aisle too which every bride dreams to walk on during her big day. I guess not for me though. I initially got scared and I kept imagining myself tripping down as I walk. Thankfully, I didn’t.

 

We went to the parish office and what happened to us earlier was exactly the opposite of our encounter with Mt. Carmel’s parish secretary. He was very accommodating and willingly answered all our questions. We learned that our wedding month also happens to be the feast of Our Lady. Originally, our chosen wedding date was July 7 but due to my workload, I was not permitted to schedule a vacation leave on the first week of every month. We had to move it to July 18 and fortunately, we were granted the permission to do so despite the fact that the initial date was already blocked for us (of course after some formal letters were written and addressed to the Parish Priest). I must say they are also very “OFW-friendly” Ü. They understand the difficulties that an overseas couples face and so, they are very flexible when it comes to document submission. When we were back in Dubai and I still had some queries, I just send e-mails and I always get a prompt response.

Tips: Don't forget to secure a copy of the requirements and take note of the deadline for submission. Request for the most updated copy of the missalette if you intend to give print outs for the guests. Additionally, get a confirmation if the church allows personal vows to be included as part of the matrimonial ceremony. Some church do not permit it. We really wanted this part to be included in our wedding so it was one of the first things we asked before we finalized the booking.

Reception Venue: Oasis Manila

Immediately after surveying the church, we went to Oasis Manila. It was raining so hard that day so we decided to take a tricycle. It was the shortest trip ever as it is very near the church. If we walked, it would have taken us about 2-3 minutes only.

There were three venues available and what we chose is “The Lounge” which is just ideal for an intimate affair like ours. We had about 120 guests which is the minimum capacity of the area. We were very happy that the AE (accounts executive) assigned to us was very helpful and friendly. Being the meticulous couple that we are, we bombarded her with tons of queries. She didn’t even show the slightest trace of annoyance. In fact, it seems like she was genuinely enjoying our conversation. It also helped that she worked previously in Dubai so we immediately clicked. However, our account was handed over to another AE about only a month to go before the wedding because our original AE resigned. We felt anxious as we worry about whether there would be proper turnover of our wedding details. Fortunately, they showed every bit of professionalism and everything was apparently handled very well.

There were many inclusions in their package too. It meant a lot since it took away about half of the other things we had to worry about. The only thing that I regret not being able to experience was the food-tasting Ü. They have several accredited caterers and you get to pick which one you prefer. Of course, choosing meant actual sampling of their dishes (drools hehe). We had to delegate this task to my parents who actually enjoyed it (who wouldn’t?). Finally, their vote went to Kusina ni Kambal.

Habibi's Sacrament of Confirmation

If not for our impending marriage, habibi might not have received this Sacrament at all. My initial reaction was disbelief. I never thought that ANYONE could have reached that age and not have received the Sacrament yet. This was such a stupid thing to think after all. I came to learn later on that this was the norm for most grooms (geez!). I was even teasing him that he will be the oldest during the Confirmation Rite. I could never be more wrong. He told me that most of the “confirmees” were even older than him. So it’s definitely okay. There’s no need to fret if you are in the same boat as habibi once was.

Unlike my experience, getting the Sacrament here in St. Mary’s can somehow be considered tedious. Habibi was required to attend 10 consecutive Thursdays of seminar. If you come to think of it, that’s equivalent to 2 and a half months! Some of our friends advised us that we should have gone to Recto instead. We could have a certificate ready within minutes. No regrets though. There’s no better way than to do everything legally. Nobody can tell what negative consequences cheating might bring hehe.

I noticed there’s no section in St. Mary’s website for the complete instructions of the procedure for Confirmation. Hopefully I can help with that:

1-Get registered. Visit their office and inquire about the available slots/timings.

2-Attend the 10-Thursdays of seminar. Make sure you get to sign EVERYTIME on the attendance sheet.

3-Pay attention to the announcement regarding the exact date of the confirmation rite. You wouldn’t want to miss this after months of preparation. 

4-You need to bring along with you a guardian; someone to play the role of a “ninong” or “ninang” during the ceremony. The confirmation rite usually falls on Thursday evening which happens to be a working day so better make the necessary arrangements as soon as you know the exact date.

5-Take the copy of your certificate which is immediately distributed after the ceremonial rite. CAREFULLY check the details for any errors. I’m glad habibi did as we found out there’s a mistake in the baptismal date. We informed the officer-in-charge and we got the correct copy after a week.

6-Request for another copy marked “for marriage purposes” as this will be the one required for submission.

 

Happy Kumpil!

J

Our Special Day

I am sharing the supplier review that I have posted in a forum where I was a member of (Weddings at Work or W@W). As they say, credit must be given where credit is due. I hope this would also help the bride-to-be’s and groom-to-be’s out there who, like us at the beginning of the wedding preps did not have a single clue what to do and most importantly, where to start.

For an overseas couple like us, the biggest challenge was the sourcing of suppliers. What we got was an OTD (On-the-day) wedding coordinator only. As the name implies, their role is to facilitate and coordinate the entire wedding activity/program only during the wedding day itself. Yes, we did have wrap up meetings before the big day but the most important task which is to hunt and book suppliers is left entirely on our responsibility. This means we didn’t have the luxury of meeting them face to face during negotiations. We had to rely heavily on e-mails and phone calls to do all inquiries and follow-ups. We were able to meet most of them only during the wedding day while the others, we never even got the chance to meet at all. My mama & papa had been very supportive all throughout. Whenever I ask them to do some ocular for me, they willingly do so. I limit this though, as I didn’t want to cause inconvenience to anyone – most especially to my parents. I also did not want to involve my in-laws simply because they were living outside Manila where the wedding will be held. To engage them in the preps is exactly what inconvenient means. My bridesmaids were also very eager to help but for us, the mere fact that they were willing to take a leave of absence from their work (our wedding day fell on Monday) is more than enough.

Another thing which I am sure everybody hates is to secure the important documents required for submission. Everyone knows that it’s such a hassle to get these things in Pinas. Ugh, I can still remember how painstaking it was to cross out, one by one, the items off our list as soon as we had it on hand.

Overall though, I had an absolutely great time doing the wedding preps. I am proud to say that everything and every supplier involved in our big day was the product of my own patient research. Of course, some were also because of w@w, so a big shoutout of thanks to the w@w community and my w@wie sisters! Habibi was there to help and give his opinions when needed. There were also a number of DIY (do-it-yourself) projects which I’ve done that made the details of our wedding even more meaningful.

The memories will always put a happy smile on our faces. From the preps down to the last minute of the wedding reception, we claim it as something absolutely perfect. Not because it was, because nothing really is – but because it’s our moment and it was the day when we were blessed to become one.

There are few posts in this blog which are dedicated to supplier ratings - with side-kwento of course!J Disclaimer: I am not paid to promote these people. That would be an insult because they honestly do not need promoting at all. Their works speak for themselves. I just wanted to share my stories and first-hand experience which was most often asked by friends. Unfortunately, I never really got the chance to talk about it in much detail. Addtionally, we hope to express once again how truly grateful we are to them for doing an awesome job on our special day. So read on and hopefully you can pick up something useful as you do.

Cheers!

Wedding Photographer: Raymond Fortun (RF)

Warning: Pardon me for this might be a bit lengthy. I have always wanted to write about this so please bear with me.At the time when I was scouting for our photographer, I had a chat with a friend of mine who’s into photography (thanks Marky!) and asked him for any suggestions. My specifications were: should be somebody good but would not cause a gaping hole in our wedding budget. He immediately mentioned Atty. Raymond Fortun. I remember asking the same questions that must have crossed your mind form the very start: Who? THE Atty. Raymond Fortun? As in THE lawyer? Erap? Impeachment? Marky confirmed in affirmative. Of course, my next step was to seek help from the ever reliable Mr. Google. I remember typing in “Raymond Fortun Wedding Photography” and there he was indeed. The results had me staring wide-eyed in front of the laptop’s screen.

Okay, I thought Marky must have misunderstood. First of all, I did not ask for someone who’s clearly such a pro. Looking at RF’s portfolio, (caution: a habit that can be addicting) I can instantly tell that we can never afford to have those beautiful photos. A talent like that will obviously steal a big chunk of our budget. I shared my thoughts with Marky but he urged me to just try and drop RF a mail. I told him I will if I gathered enough courage to do so. From then on, I became one of RF’s official stalkers. While actively looking for other options, I would always visit his multiply site. I found myself browsing and daydreaming about the possibility that habibi and I will be one of his wedding couples.

After much hesitation and when I finally realized I was wasting time and losing my chance to someone else who might already book RF for our date, I sent him an e-mail. I inquired if he is still free on our wedding date. I never expected that he would reply quickly.  But he did – ON THE SAME DAY! I was gawking at his mail and couldn’t be any happier! He’s free on our date! Must be the heavens telling me it’s truly meant to be. An ecstatic me immediately sought a nod of approval from habibi. He was also thrilled but he was skeptic at first. We both knew RF was a busy man and all so we also considered the likelihood that it might be difficult to coordinate with him. On the contrary however, my e-mail communications with him proved that our worries were unfounded. He’s ALWAYS prompt (as in, without any fail) and I am not exaggerating. 24 hours max, I always get a response. So finally after our deliberation with a mixture of too much gaiety, we voted YES and availed of RF’s services.

The Prenup (Quezon City Parks and Wildlife)

One of my fervent prayers back then was for God to grant us a perfect weather: during our prenup shoot and on the day of our wedding. Our original plan was to shoot in Lakeshore Pampanga on July 10.  The weather was so glum the day before the scheduled shoot. We were still hopeful that the weather would cooperate the next day. But sadly, the skies decided to pour heavily and we had no choice but to cancel.

We proposed a change of date and venue for the shoot: Quezon City Parks and Wildlife, July 14 which RF willingly accommodated. I was bracing myself for the worst: that our shoot (which I wanted so badly) will never push through. Fortunately, God once again proved I am one of his favorites. The day was bright and sunny, a perfect day for an outdoor shoot.

Fast forward to the first meeting with RF. By the way, I communicated with him only thru sms when we were in Manila. Gosh, what else can we ask for? He also replies fast even with text messaging. We informed him that we were already in the location. He arrived early and went directly in the area where we were stationed. We were starstruck. Even with the simple black Boracay shirt that he wore on that day, he had CELEBRITY spelled all over him. So, I finally got to meet the person whose works I was salivating on hehe. Habibi couldn’t quite speak, hahaha. I must have looked dumb because I remember grinning from ear to ear while talking to him. Actually, what made it even more memorable is the fact that he NEVER made us feel he was the star. He shoved the spotlight to us and made us feel like THE celebrities. He prepped us and talked about how we can achieve a good shoot. Ever the creative photographer, he insisted on finding out some new spots in the park that he hadn’t explored yet. The result was amazing. RF also helped set us at ease because he kept throwing encouraging comments like “Perfect!”, “Ang Ganda!”, “Nice!” every now and then. He lets us peep into his camera so we can see how beautiful the shot was. It made us even more eager to pose and didn’t even complain about getting tired. Come to think of it, we never actually felt tired. With RF’s enthusiasm, getting exhausted will be the last thing on your mind. I also wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to Kuya Ed, RF’s assistant who was so kind and helpful. I don’t know if he was deliberately telling us “Ang galing nyo nga eh” as a motivation, but it sure made us proud hehe!

We ended the day with a group picture with RF. A souvenir that we were thankful for given that we totally forgot to take group pictures with our suppliers during the wedding day (bummer!). It was without a doubt, an unforgettable experience. On an ordinary day, I would play our prenup AVP and it would magically bring back happy memories. I would watch it and still get awed as if I haven’t already seen it before.

Here’s our Prenup AVP, background music is Rhythm of Love by Plain White T:

 

On Our Big Day

As expected, the team arrived early.  They went straight to work while playfully joking around with the rest of our suppliers. Of course, Kuya Ed was also there plus Pau Bengero (who was mainly assigned for the groom) and Zye de Guzman (the only female photographer in the team). At that point, I was kept as a hostage by my HMUA (Hair and Make Up Artist) Mama Val. I was lusciously savoring the rare moment of getting all swanky so I barely noticed what they were doing. The next thing I knew was RF calling out loudly “Bride, where’s the bride?”. It was my time to shine, my turn to be a supermodel haha!

I was an obedient bride. I smiled here, there, looked at the camera, looked far away, tilted my head this way, that way. I had a wonderful time. My groom did too. So that was how it felt like to be a movie star. We were treated like such and we will be forever grateful for the experience.

I could go on and on and still find myself gushing with delight about how RF’s team made our day special. I would not forget RF’s planking stunt in the church just to get a perfect angle while I took my bridal march. I will forever wonder what sort of vitamins his team takes to have that level of energy. I was beyond happy. More than anything else, they rightfully earned our respect – for the passion and professionalism they devote to their craft. They treated our wedding like they were our family; wanting nothing but the best of the bests for us.

Oh, I just had to share this pic. Guess what’s behind the facial reaction?

 

 

 

We (I in particular) were still in a daze after sharing our first kiss as husband and wife. We were slammed back to reality because RF was profusely thanking us for the “looooonnggg kiss”. Probably because it gave them an ample time to take as much shots as they wanted. We were giggling with embarrassment. Photo by Pau who was quick enough to capture this candid moment.

Here is our Onsite Fusion AVP, background music is Brighter than the Sun by Colbie Calliat. A memento of the day when we had nothing but pure bliss:

  

 

Church & Entourage Florist: Arleen Blossoms

A Dangwa supplier, Ate Arleen is very kind and easy to transact with. I coordinated with her only thru e-mail. The flowers were delivered early in our hotel. I love my pink tulip bouquet which was simple but I found it elegant and pretty. The ento’s flowers were also nice. The package I got was also very reasonable which included the flower arrangement in the church’s aisle. There were lots of freebies like the car bouquet, loose petals, offertory flowers and throw away bouquet.

 

 

 

 

Caterer: Kusina ni Kambal

I just love this caterer. In my w@w supplier rating, I referred to them as “the dark horse”. They were not our first choice. We had our heart set on another caterer (no naming names to be fair) and we actually booked them already. Mama & Papa loved their food and we already gave a go signal to book them. Bad news came informing us that they got kicked out of the accredited caterers from Oasis because of issues that they were not handing out left-over food. This is supposedly being given to the couple after the event. Out of all the food tasting they had, they liked KNK best. I was actually hesitant at first and I repeatedly asked if the other ones are not okay (the more popular ones that I always get to hear/read about). They said KNK was what they really liked among the rest, so I just trusted them and crossed my fingers.

Come wedding day, I forced myself to eat (like all other brides I was so giddy I can’t seem to eat properly) even just small portions of everything that was served to us so I can make sure that it tasted nice. For me, the food was superb! Also based from the comments from guests who were raving about how good the food was from the starter veggie salad down to the dessert, I was super happy with our decision to book them. As they say, one of the things that guests remember most during a wedding is the food that was served. We got very good compliments about how yummy and delicious the entire menu was.  The waiters were very nice and courteous too. They even assisted some elderly guests (even those not sitting in the VIP table). They brought the food on their tables so that they won’t have to wait in the queue. The couple’s table, backdrop and set-up that they made were all according to what we had discussed. Even though our final detailing was only a few days before the wedding, the outcome was great. It was simple but elegant - just the way we wanted.

I was surprised to see assorted pastries during the wedding day so I asked why it was included. KNK’s AE told us it was given to us as an additional freebie. I am such an easy-to-please gal so I almost kissed her when I said thanks. Did I just say I love this caterer?

Tips: Carefully take note of the package inclusions so that you won’t have to spend unnecessarily for items already provided for. For overseas couples like us, make sure that you are comfortable with your AEs. They will be the one whom you’ll communicate and follow up with so it’s advisable that you can work with them well.

Photo by Pau Aquino Bengero for Raymond Fortun Photography

 

 

 

Videographer: Jake Olaso

If there’s one supplier that I've spent a lot of time doing research for, it will be the videographer. We didn’t want to spend too much on the video but I wanted it in HD if possible. So, I took on the task of searching for the most affordable but quality video services there is. Not to exaggerate, but I must have watched about hundreds of SDEs already. I’d say it was very challenging because I either find their works too pricey or I didn’t like their shooting style at all. I remember patiently browsing the members of a forum called pinoyvideomaker.com. I would check if that member has a site where I can see their sample works.  If I am not mistaken, this is how I came across Jake’s website (I must have been a researcher in my past life). His site offers few sample works then, but they were surprisingly very nice and they come in HD too! Not to mention, the rates are also very reasonable.

We didn’t need an onsite video because we already have a fusion AVP from RF. Jake gave us the wedding highlight video the next day of our wedding and we were extremely happy with the result. Everyone who saw it told us it was very beautiful and that it “tugs the heart”. Jake is really easy to communicate with. Another thing that we greatly appreciate was that he was faithful to the contract. He said that he will give us the final CDs (wedding highlight plus full edited version of the wedding) within 1 month after the wedding. True to his word, we received the package within the agreed time frame. The extended highlight version of our wedding video is awesome. This guy is truly worth recommending!

Here’s the link to our Highlight Video: