ROMANCING THE BAY
On February 10 and 11, Chu-U-Yen Events and 1 Esplanade held the grand affair for the debutantes and soon to weds. ROMANCING THE BAY, with its exciting program of activities, enthralled not only the guests but also the Exhibitors themselves. The event commenced with the Ribbon Cutting done by Ms. Richelle Leyco and Ms. Riqui Raymundo of 1 Esplanade and by Mr. Joseph Hizon of Hizon’s Catering.
The theme “wedding by the bay, the modern filipino way,” was aptly interpreted by Ms. Gina Galang of Royale Flower Shoppe in presenting the venue 1 Esplanade. It was also reflected in the respective showcases of participating caterers Aramico’s, Better Pan, Eloquente, Hizon’s, Josiah’s, Juan Carlo The Caterer, Swan, The Manila Catering Services and VS & F Classic Food International; photo-video specialists Ariel Javelosa, East Digital Photography, George Vallo, Jorge Portrait Studio, Robert Lester’s Digital Profile, Smart Shot Studio, Vignette Photography and 6703 Photography; designers Carmen Lazaro of Vonticar Bridals, Edward Teng, Michelle Lim, Nobel’s Creation, Sammy Amante Jr., and Susie Bonaobra; events stylists / florists Lily Flower Boutique, Party Channel, Prosperity Flowers, Royale Flower Shoppe and Tropical Blooms; wedding ring makers Celestial Artistry, Golden Hills Jewelry and Suarez Wedding Rings; invitation makers JayceeKay Stationers & Engravers, Printrade Society Printers and QP Designs; caké confectioners Cake Craft by Ana Baluyot, The Cake Artist Judy Uson and Vienna Cakes; wine dealer Justic Wine Corp.; coordinators Jhun Salud, Pixie Weddings and The Wedding Avenue; keepsakes Acclaim Butterflies, Garden Fairy, Kristine’s Shells & Shell Products and Lucky Fortune; bridal car rental Limousines by Robert Camba; special effects Dragon Fireworks; health & fitness Ace Water SPA; hair & make up experts Boots Salon, Casandra Dy, and Danny Capistrano; wedding story writer ADC Presents Real Wedding Stories; debut and wedding dance choreographer Le Danz; musicians Anima Choir, Blue Sub Music Assembly and Serenata Strings, and; Realtors SM Development Corporation and Tagaytay Highlands.
Highlighting the event were the Calesa Parade by Mervin Galang of Party Channel; Live Mannequin and Fashion Shows featuring Sammy Amante Jr.’s Collections and Casandra Dy’s hair & make up expertise; the awesome Musical Fireworks by Dragon Fireworks backed up by the powerful system provided by EMS Lights & Sounds; Limousine Parade featuring Limousines by Robert Camba; and the Cotillon and Wedding Dance presented by Le Danz. All guests enjoyed the fortune cookie treat that gave them the chance to win freebies from Manila Bulletin, W@W and Celestial Artistry. Lucky couples won the Celestial diamond wedding ring and bridal bouquets raffled off by Lily Flower Boutique on the last day.
Sponsors of this event are Banco De Oro and Equitable Credit Cards, Celestial Artistry, Dragon Fireworks, EMS Lights & Sounds, George Vallo Photography, Hizon’s Catering, Party Channel, Printrade Society Printers, Royal Flower Shoppe and SM Development Corporation. Media Partners are Manila Bulletin’s About Weddings, The Beat and Weddings At Work.com.
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