Wedding Preps I Inspiration Boards

 Inspiration Board No. 1

Shades of Pink & Brown; Asian (Japanese) Elements

 Inspiration Board No. 2 - Ceremony Setup

Inspiration Board No. 3 - Reception Setup

Inspiration Board No. 4 - Reception Table Setup

Inspiration Board No. 5 - Other Reception Setup Elements 

(Dressed Tables, cake, Escort Cards, Guest Book)

Event Partners | The Venue - CHECK

The Secret Sanctuary: UP Bonsai Garden

Wedding Preps | Dress Fitting - CHECK

11 July 2010 | 2:00 am - DXB Time

I tried to complete the idea board for my wedding gown details and Shujin's suit. I need to email these details for our dressmaker's reference.


This "idea board" was LONG overdue and super last minute ko talaga tinapos. Cramming mode. Hahaha. I was up until the wee hours of the morning. :(

The IDEA Boards - Bride & Groom Attire

 
11 July 2010 | 6:00 am - MNL Time

Shujin left from Manila to Bulacan for the Dress Fitting.

Because he came home late from work, I dutifully served as his alarm clock. I called him at exactly 5:30 am MNL time (1:30 am - DXB Time).

At 9:00 am, Aling Ellen started to took the measurements of my female entourage, mama & daddy, sisters, and of course Shujin - while I was asleep. ^_^

Shujin took care of the whole coordination for the dress fitting for my female entourage (who lives in Bulacan) plus my whole family.  ^________^ Happiness. He also scheduled/ coordinated another appointment for my friends from Manila.

When I called him this evening, I asked - how was the appointment? what are his feelings about the whole "sukatan"? He told me how everyone looked at him while the dressmaker was taking his body measurements. (I know he was blushing at that time, 'cause he's the shy-type of guy). Then, he narrates how my niece and cousin (Mary Rose and Renren) enjoyed observing the "sukatan" while seating on his legs/ lap. *How I missed those moments!*

Side Kwento

Actually, days before the dress measurement appointment I phoned my mom to advise her that the dressmaker will come for the "sukatan". She asked if I'm excited about the wedding. I answered, "Medyo...". (feeling pero deep inside super excited). 

As per my dearest Mama, she is also excited. She also claimed for her completed recovery/ healing after suffering from stroke about 2 years ago. Yes, everyone in our family is excited for  my wedding but we are more excited to see my Mama walk down the aisle healthier than ever. 

*Hugs for my Mama >:D<*

Wedding Gown: Monique Lhullier | Veluz Gown | Carolina Herrera

DIY | 1001th Paper Cranes

Since we will have a Oriental (Japanese) inspired wedding, I was researching on Asian Wedding (particularly, Japanese) traditions which we can incorporate for our wedding. One of these tradition is the folding of 1000 "paper crane". Yes, 1000 pieces! 

What's special about the "crane"? In Asian point of view, they believe that the crane symbolizes honor and loyalty, long-life and good-health.According to the tradition, when someone completed folding 1000 paper cranes, their heart's desires will come true. For weddings, the 1000 paper cranes will bring the luck towards the marriage life for it will manifest the cranes way of life. Cranes are said to mate for life; male and female build their nest together. In other words, loyalty + fidelity; and building lives together.

As per the "paper folding" experts or origami masters, it will take about two months to fold 1,000 origami cranes. It was not specified if this means - folding paper cranes eight hours/ day. Whew! maybe I should start folding some papers now. 

Papers & Colors

In traditional Japanese weddings, there would be a thousand small origami cranes "in full rainbow colors". 

Green - Health

Yellow - Creativity

Red - Love

White - Purity

Blue - Loyalty

Orange - Enthusiasm

Purple - Spirituality

Marriage Internship through Paper Folding?

The time, patience, and understanding was immersed in folding a thousand of paper cranes. "These same qualities are vital for a marriage to last and thrive. This is why the symbology of 1,000 hand-folded cranes decorating a wedding is so powerful" (1)

Some bits of History and Culture

"The ancient practice of a man and woman folding 1,000 cranes for their wedding is called sembazuru. The tradition itself is called Tsuru wa sennen. The time and energy put into the thousand hand-folded origami cranes symbolized the patience and trust necessary to sustain a happy marriage. A couple who could weather the long, time intensive folding process together, supporting each other, talking with each other for weeks while taking on a challenging task was proving their ability to maintain a long term, content relationship". [Source: Wedding Tradition of 1,000 Origami Cranes]

For more detailed References/ Readings:

1. Meaning of Origami - on Color

2. Meaning of Colors in Origami - History

3. Wedding Origami Cranes Flowers and Favors

4. Thousand Origami Cranes Story

5. Origami Wedding

Tears of Joy

Note: A post 2 months delayed. Composed this, sometime May.

Had a phone conversation with Shujin-san.

For the past two weeks, we were discussing the direction of our careers, more particularly our career development. We were so broken with the happenings this month. We were so disappointed on how this worked out. We were so sad and tired.

But, as usual - there he is... putting his faith to God.
(1) God is faithful in all circumstance
(2) one should work for God and not for men
(3) and He sees and recognizes your works and efforts.

Tonight, as he was telling the stories of the things that happened. I can't help but cry. TEARS OF JOY. Because God is FAITHFUL, because he blesses those who WORKS for His glory, because he RECOGNIZED our efforts, because GOD IS CLOSER THAN WE THINK.

What happened?
Shujin's manager comended him for his works.
1. "Kung 'di ka lang talaga kulang sa papeles, gusto kitang mapunta sa na sa SM" (Shujin did not finished any 4-year engineering course, did not passed/ took any board exams. He just finished a 2-year vocational course. But, his manager sees his potential to be a leader, and his abilities and capabilites are well-suited for the position... except for the "papers").

2. "Kaya kayo (pertaining to the engineering trainees). Lahat ng gusto n'yong malaman, itanong n'yo na kay Manuel". (Grabe! How this guy trusts Shujin ng ganun-ganun na lang! As in super! He's not only telling that Shujin is "SO-RIGHT" for the "position" but he is very knows his job very well. That the manager even endorsed the engineering graduates to ask him questions.

Some comforting Words. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

"Lord our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do!"

- Psalm 90:17 TEV

"May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-yes, establish the work of our hands."

-Psalm 90:17, NIV

"Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering."

- Romans 12:1 MSG

"Maybe this job that I'm in right now is a phase of my life and I'm not going to be here the rest of my life. But this is where I am for now; therefore, I will worship God right now." - Rick Warren

"Each of you should go on living according to the Lord's gift to you ..."

1 Corinthians 7:17, TEV