Showing posts with label Wedding Planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Planning. Show all posts

Monday, December 3, 2012

Bold and Beautiful

This post is actually part of my Love to Wedding Blog Series. I know I'm almost 2 months too late but I won't give up, even how late it is, to have all my intended blog posts out. *challenge accepted!* So, you just wait and see... 

Anyway, with all the Axe news I've been posting recently, let's talk about something sexy today, shall we? This is not about Boracay anymore but something more intimate. This is about three bold women out to empower women through photography. I'm talking about, no other than, the Boudoir Dolls.

Boudoir ['bu:dwa] is a lady's private bedroom or dressing room. The term derives from the French verb bouder, meaning "to pout." In the old days when a lady would sulk, she would go to her boudoir to do so. In today's time though, in terms of photography, boudoir takes on a new and delicious twist. [I just LOVE how the Boudoir Dolls put it] Instead of coming to boudoir sessions to sulk, you'll be coming to celebrate. [source]

The Boudoir Dolls is an all women group of photographers catering, specifically to women. Backed up by extensive photography experience in glamour, fashion and portraits, Danielle, Arlene and Shayla brings a little bit of themselves into each shoot. They know the joy, the trials and the triumphs of being a woman. Each shoot is your story mixed with a little bit of theirs. It's sexy yet classy. [source]

(L-R) Danielle, Arlene and Shayla
The fierce ladies of Boudoir Dolls Photography
I came across the Boudoir Dolls several times in group buying sites before but my interest wasn't peaked until one of good girl friends told me what the Boudoir Dolls is all about. And since I was getting married at that time... *light bulb* I thought this would be a great gift for myself (a remembrance of my glory days) and my husband to be. Then, once it came out again on Deal Grocer, I instantly hit BUY.

Getting to the shoot was mission impossible for me, as in [HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL]. I even had to throw many lies to get to do it. Luckily, I was sharing my voucher with my good girl friend who was also getting married just a month after me, which made the whole experience more fun. 

It only took me one day to think about my costumes but hell of a three sleepless nights to prepare myself for the intimate shoot. I was freakin' out of excitement and nervousness all at the same time, but once I got to the studio, I really felt comfortable with Arlene and Liz, then it was GAME FACE ON. And here, are my best shots...  

Hair & Styling by the Clueless Mrs. (Aiza Soller- Garcia)
Make Up by Julz Manaois
It was an experience I won't forget and probably a fantasy fulfilled as well... It's definitely something I'd do again, maybe when I get pregnant. 

If you're interested to the same and need a stylist to glam you up, I'm open to offer my services, just email me at aiza.soller@gmail.com*wink* 


Disclaimer: I have fought long & hard with my husband to get his permission to publish this blog post.  Have I mentioned he has sometimes (extremely) conservative standards? Ironic because between the two of us, he is the one who has this mentality. For the love of art and true beauty, I am publishing this.
Imagine Nation Photography 17Q G.Araneta Ave. Quezon City
T: (02) 713 7189



xoxo, 

The Clueless Mrs.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Get Started Planning your Wedding your own "Book"

Successful weddings don't come easy. It all starts with a plan and good planning always come with "THE BOOK" and a reliable wedding checklist.
AKA
your Wedding Organizer...
your Memory Scrapbook...
your Life... (for this very important event anyway)
I almost died when I saw this Wedding Organizer from Kikki K. in a wedding blog. It's just so OC and pretty that I just had to have one so, when my then-colleague was going to Singapore, I begged for him to buy me one even if I know it'll overburden his baggage, and since I used my puss-in-boots eyes, he couldn't say no. When I finally got it, I realized that it's freakin' S$49.90 (est. PhP1,500++) for a good looking Organizer with very few sleeves so, I made sure to use it to its maximum bulkiness. Thank God for compatible sleeves! (Seagull JC306-A available in National Bookstore).

Here I keep cut outs from magazines, my mood boards, creative pegs, all our receipts, invite proofs, misalette to program script drafts, calling cards, etc. etc. etc. 

Call me sentimental but I'm sure that when we look back, these are the things that we'll be reminiscing about and showing our kids in the future. Every detail counts...

This is very helpful for me till now coz it also serves as my credentials (proof of my OC-ness in wedding planning) when I present to prospect couples for my thriving new Wedding Coordination biz Fairytale Weddings & Events.

It also helps if you have a reliable wedding checklist to keep you on track of the things you need to accomplish on time. I, personally, used the Wedding Checklist supplement FREE from Wedding Essentials magazine. If you're techy, there are free wedding checklist apps available too for iPhone & Android phones and the one from bridalbook.ph when you register to their site is also pretty good. 


If you ask me about Wedding Planning tips, first thing I'm going to tell you really is to book suppliers early and book them at Bridal Fairs to get the best deals. 

Here's a list of suppliers we met and booked at Bridal Fairs.
More about my A-team on later post, here are upcoming bridal fairs for you to check out.

We're Engaged Bridal Fair

xoxo, 

The Clueless Mrs.