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Copyright 2001-2004 Web Philippines Inc All rights reserved


Welcome to the very first issue of our e-zine Now you can read Kasalcomrsquos articles with the convenience of its portable document format (PDF) version

As befits our name and our tagline our initial offering showcases the beauty of Filipiniana-themed weddings We pay tribute to the indigenous fabric pina and two of our countryrsquos top designers share their thoughts and views on Filipiniana wedding gowns

One article gives tips on how to have an all-Filipino wedding while another shares the origins of contemporary Filipino wedding customs

Lastly we take you to Intramuros ndash where you will find The San Agustin Church and The Manila Cathedral two of Philippinersquos oldest churches Wedding-related establishments like Patio Victoria have flourished well within these centuries-old walls

We hope you like our very first e-zine your comments suggestions are very much welcome

And if you havenrsquot planned your wedding details yet you need not look far and wide for ideas Have a Filipiniana-themed wedding Not only do you get to patronize our indigent products you also contribute to perpetuating our rich wedding culture

Mathel B Ong

Contact Us Address 24 Joy St Grace Village Quezon City PhilippinesTel Nos (632) 415-9249 416-1670Fax Nos (632) 414-3596E-mail infokasalcom

URL wwwkasalcom

Gown by Leonard Co

Editors Note

Photo by Ariel Javelosa


Weaving Industry more than designers brides-to-be personally consign the company to handle their hand-embroidered pintildea wedding gowns It is indeed the 21st Century and it does seem fit for the modern Filipina to take the barong as her own on a very timely occasion the Centennial celebration of the Philippine Revolution The Philippine Pineapple-Silk fabric seized the moment and staged a revolution of its own Since then our very own pintildea has walked aisle after aisle witnessing Filipina brides start their new life as the Filipina Missus More than skill the pintildea fabric is woven not only with Filipino ingenuity but also with the Filipino heart

It takes approximately one whole week to weave pintildea fabric enough for a bridal gown

It takes approximately two months to hand-weave a calado-clustered pintildea wedding gown Pintildea is the fabric reflective of the Filipino Bayanihan culture Filipina brides who wear the Pintildea wedding gown take with them this Filipino spirit as they take another step to complete their womanhood

Kasalcom thanks the following sources for this articleLa Herminia Weaving IndustryPAMANA Philippine-American Association of Madison and Neighboring Areas

Originally grown in pineapple plantations of Aklan in the 16th century the pintildea-silk fabric still remains to be one of Aklanrsquos flourishing industries today

According to Ms Arlyne M Tumbokon of La Herminia

Pintildea CaladoLook Whorsquos Wearing the Barong Now

It takes approximately two months to completea fully hand-embroidered pintildea wedding gown So if you plan to have one get it in your calendar ladies Pintildea is the most luxurious indigenous fiber with the finest tissue in the country it shouldnrsquot come as a sur-price that a bridal gown could cost at least sixty grand

The 21st Century Filipina has brought back the barong into spotlight And look how

The pineapple fiber has certainly gone a long way since Magellan came to town A couple of stories go around on how the pineapple fabric had its social debut The widely received urban legend is that the barong was first borne out of the exceptional genius of a highly repressed society The Spaniards laid virtual steel manacles on the Filipino in the form of a dress code

The barong as we know it had three historical purposes

It is sheer so as Indios may not be able to conceal weapons with them it is without pockets so as the Spanish upper crust is protected form thievery its shirt tails were not allowed to be tucked in so as to distinguish social status

So how does our beloved pintildea got into all this Simple We the Filipinos were forbidden to have any imported fabric next to our skin Thus we the Filipinos an innately defiant race that we are conjured our very own pintildea fabric

Of course now itrsquos the age of Sex and the City and Vera Wang and Manolo Blahnik Isnrsquot it just about time the modern Filipina takes the pintildea fabric to her own hands more like against her own skin on nonetheless her wedding day

Design by Lourdes C Lipa

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Wedding Gowns Filipinianaby Jett Pe Benito

No Filipina bride-to-be could ever resist the elegance of pintildea the graceful butterfly sleeves and the pride brought about by Filipiniana wedding gowns that such style remains to be a traditional and classic favorite

Rajo Laurel and Joel Bautista two of the countrys top designers share their thoughts on Filipiniana-themed wedding gowns and what makes them a hit with altar-bound Filipinas

OriginBoth designers consider our national history to be the crux or root of the origin of the Filipiniana-themed gowns

Laurel believes that these gowns are symbolic of our diverse culture which stemmed from the various influences weve had in our history Bautista on the other hand believes that the origin of Filipiniana-themed gowns is not unlike that of the barong tagalog meaning that both began in the Spanish era and both have evolved since then

Design by Joel Bautista

Design by Rajo Laurel

Current TrendsThe Filipiniana wedding gown is not limited to the puffy sleeves and pintildea cloth Laurel says that with geographical culture playing a major part in the themes of our Filipino gowns (the styles) are derived from the three major islands of our country These are evident in the different inspirations like colonial Muslim and ethnic Current Filipiniana style could be classified into two adds Laurel One would be a gown with an ethnic motif as detail via the interpretation of ikat and other tribal weaves The other one would be the traditional indigenous material cut into modern silhouettes

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For Bautista the most familiar versions would be the three-piece ensemble (blouse skirt and pantildeuelo) with the optional alampay and patadyong and the terno popularized by the former First Lady Imelda Marcos

However most brides prefer the three-piece style over the Imelda terno because the former is more appealing in style The three-piece style is also less restricting in terms of height and built An Imelda terno meanwhile would look best on a bride who is well-shaped and of considerable height Bautista says

MaterialsBoth each have their favored materials to work with and their own design considerations

Laurel likes to mix fabrics to reflect the diversity of the Filipino culture while Bautista favors silk

Here to stayBoth agree that the Filipiniana style of wedding gowns is here to stay I would like to think that the Filipinos pride in getting married is reflective in the designs of her gowns although this has to be in tune with modern aesthetics Laurel says Meanwhile Bautista offers I think it is the gowns national identity that the bride intends to personify within herself that makes a Filipiniana-themed gown a virtuous choice for her wedding



3


InvitationsHandmade paper based on home-grown fibers like abaca and salago blended with banana bark or rice chaff are widely available these days in the market

Consult your social printer for your choices Using the Filipino language would emphasize on your guests the Filipiniana theme of your wedding

Barbiersquos had it why canrsquot you These days when themed weddings have become the milieu for most nuptials a Filipiniana wedding is not only close to the heart itrsquos also friendly to the pocket

TrousseauBe your very own Maria Clara With panuelo to boot Perhaps a dalagang bukid or a mestiza terno would fit you well How about a Bridal Kimona

The groom too will have a wide array of garment choices from the traditional barong to the Emilio Aguinaldo attire as did Bong Revilla at his 1998 wedding to Lani Mercado

In traditional Filipino context a kimona is a semi-transparent flowing blouse of jusi or pinya fabric with colorful undergarments often worn along with a one piece cylindrical skirt that is tied around the waistline and reaches the heels

DeacutecorExploit the Capiz shell Cake stands and table napkins leis wind chimes and all Check out the coco pokalets coco heische some puka shells and buri seeds too

RegistryHaving a Filipiniana wedding does not mean yoursquod have to live with a 16th century gift registry Look forward to your future and register away items you not only need but want in your new life together

Design by QP Designs

Design by Jenny Bernardo Belen

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Filipiniana-Themed WeddingHow to Have An All-Filipino Wedding in the 21st Century

A Filipiniana wedding can be as grandiose or as simple as the budget can hold


Favors Favors can go from candles to soaps edible and potable engraved and monogrammed All of which of course can come in Filipiniana fashion

The trick is to use indigenous materials Our picks flavored lambanog in a bamboo or abaca wine holder miniature wicker basket of goodies (relative to your own definition of ldquogoodiesrdquo) potpourri wrapped in sinamay fabric

MusicFilipino Music has evolved so much throughout the ages that there is more than a centuryrsquos worth of choices ranging from the Kulintang to Kundiman Levy Celerio to Rey Valera not to mention the serenade of wooden flutes and organs

Bridal CarWho can resist a horse-drawn bridal carriage

Always consult your wedding planner and most of all your partner

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Ancient Greeks believed the third finger wasconnected directly to the heart through thevein of love

With this ring I thee wed subsequently the ring gets right onto the third finger Or Mabuhay ang bagong kasal then a shower of rice confetti comes after as the newlyweds come down the aisle Filipino wedding traditions as these are just some of the customs we inherited from our Spanish colonizers along with the Roman Catholic faith obviously Not quite

It would perhaps come as a surprise that most Filipino wedding traditions originated way back before the birth of the Roman Catholic Church and some customs carried out to this day have been practiced in the days of the Olympian gods

Whether in Ancient Greece Ancient Rome or 21st Century Philippines one thing is for certain wedding ceremonies are tightly interlaced with religious rites

Letrsquos take a look at how they did it then and what wersquore doing now

The Engagement RingEgyptian origin A custom practiced in Ancient Egypt the bride price was usually a sum of money or property that the groom offers the brides family to ensure the sincerity of his intentions to marry the bride

The Bridal ShowerGreek origin The Greek bride spends a few days before the wedding with her mother a few female relatives friends and servants who will help her prepare for her wedding During this time the bride makes offerings to various gods to aid her in making the transition into her new life

The VeilGreek origin The veil was the most important component of the brides attire It symbolized the brides purity before marriage The most important part of the wedding ceremony was the unveiling of the bride which is also the part where the bride is handed over to the groom

Roman origin The word nuptials itself was derived from nubo meaning ldquoI veil myselfrdquo The veil was one of the main symbols of a Roman wedding

The HeadpieceRoman origin The Roman brides hairstyle was unique to brides the tutulus It was divided into six locks fastened with fillets on top of her head in a cone The brides hair was parted with a bent iron spearhead a hasta recurva It is believed that the Romans did this to drive evil spirits thought to be living in the hair

The RingGreek origin Ancient Greeks used the third finger as the ring finger because they believed it was connected directly to the heart through a certain ldquovein of loverdquo

The engagement ring now replaces what used to be the Bride Price that gauges a groomrsquos sincerity of intention to wed the bride

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A Glance of the Ancient PastHow Contemporary Filipino Wedding Customs Came About


The Wedding GownRoman origin Like the modern bride brides of Ancient Rome wear their wedding attire only once

The Wedding ProcessionGreek origin Honored participants join the procession as well as the groomsmen and some women with baskets and vases that contained sandals quinces roses violets and fruits which are pelted on the couple similar to a victory parade of the victorious as they come home from Panhellenic games Music was provided for by men with musical instruments

Matron of Honor and BridesmaidsGreek origin The Bridal helper was called a numpheutria She along with the mother of the bride and other women relatives and friends help the bride prepare for the wedding meal as well as preside over the sacrifices for the ceremony The numpheutria also accompanies the bride to the banquet hall

SponsorsRoman origin A required number of witnesses sign the tabulae nuptiales or the marriage contract prepared by the auspex who portrays both priest and best man roles in the ceremony

The Shower of Rice ConfettiGreek origin Grains played an important role as the bride walked from her paternal home to her new home for it was in remembrance of Demeter Goddess of Harvest which symbolizes good fortune fertility and social life

The Wedding FeastRoman origin The Roman wedding feast was called the cena This wedding breakfast was paid for by the groom In this feast gifts were given to the bride and groom

Carrying over the ThresholdGreek origin The Greek groom lifted his bride from the chariot and into the ldquothresholdrdquo where the grooms mother awaits to welcome the bride into the new home

Roman origin The Roman groom oftentimes carried his bride over the threshold because if the bride tripped over the threshold it was seen as a sign of ill-fortune

Kasalcom thanks the following sourcesfor this articleAbleOne Education NetworkWomen in the Ancient WorldHistorical Wedding TraditionsDiamond Timeline and Diamond History Education

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Bontoc Weddings

Contrary to popular belief contemporary ethnic weddings are not simpler than their Christian counterparts theyrsquore just as tedious as expensive and as momentous if not even more

Take for instance the Bontoc or Igorot wedding rituals which usually spans several days It starts with the delivery of the faratong (black beans) from the

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To purchase click on the images They are also available at the Photo Library of the Filipinas Heritage Library

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Afterwards the bridersquos family sends out what is known as the khakhu (salted pork) to the groomrsquos family This is countered by the sending of sapa (glutinous rice) These food items are distributed to their respective family members including their relatives

An important rite called insukatan nan makan (exchange of food) follows Here one of the groomrsquos parents after receiving an invitation must go to the bridersquos house and have breakfast with them Later the groomrsquos parents also invite a bridersquos parent for a similar meal

The next step is the farey The bride and a kaulog (girlfriend) will visit the house of the groom This is when they lsquostart entering each otherrsquos housesrsquo They will have to leave immediately also but they will be invited again on the following morning for breakfast This is the start of the tongor (to align)

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A Bontoc couple is shown in an 1880 engraving

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The next day the bridersquos parents bearing rice and salted meat will go to the groomrsquos house for the kamat (to sew tight) A kaulug of the bride and the groomrsquos best friend is likewise invited The evening will be the start of the karang or the main marriage ritual This is when the bride and groom are finally declared as a couple to the whole community

The following morning is the putut (to half) Here only the immediate relatives are invited for breakfast signifying the end of the ritual Two days after the putut the couple can finally live as husband and wife but may not sleep together for the next five days known as the atufang period

The atufang serves to validate the marriage The groom is instructed to bathe in a spring taking note of every detail that comes his way such as the characters he meets weather changes among others Should anything peculiar occur he must make his way to the mountain to cut some wood The bride on the other hand is sent off to weed in the fields

Any untoward incidents serve as warnings that the new couple must postpone their living together or mangmang The final stage of the atufang involves covering smoldering charcoals with rice husks overnight The marriage is considered null and void if the fire goes out the morning after

The final step is the manmanok where the bridersquos parents invite the groom and his parents and declare that the groom could officially sleep with the bride This signifies the end of the marriage ritual for most Igorots An optional lopis (a bigger marriage feast) could be done should the couplersquos finances allow

9


Wedding Destination Intramuros

Because Intramuros is certainly more than just a ldquocity within wallsrdquo Intramuros behind the historical veil can be aptly called the wedding city of the Philippines Wedding-related establishments both government and privately owned have flourished well within these centuries-old walls that the city can very well be a one-stop shop wedding destination

Yet again wedding destinations as wedding destinations go it doesnrsquot get more historical than Intramuros Amongst the once fifteen churches on the grounds of this architecturally-preserved city stands two of Manilarsquos centuries-old churches San Agustin Church which remains intact since its earliest construction and The Manila Cathedral which despite undergoing several restoration still bears witness to this day to the union of souls as Filipino brides and grooms vow their eternal love within its Philippine adobe walls

The architecture of the San Agustin Church promises a wedding that is truly as breathtaking as the love declared within its molave-carved doors Its intricate floor to ceiling details will surely amaze the most discerning eye

The Manila Cathedral on the other hand is beholden to have solemnized weddings after weddings decades after decades its grandiose structure mosaic art and stained glass windows

Intramuros is certainly more than just a ldquocity within wallsrdquo

How many million times have we read the literal connotation of Intramuros So many times perhaps that its true glory is lost in the corner of our minds

continue to fascinate Filipino couples throughout the centuries

Said to have been built in the late 1500rsquos Intramuros retains its Spanish-influenced splendor as technology highways are being constructed virtually in our world today Sure there have been modernizations here and there but you can still hear the clip-clopping of horse hooves on the cobblestone street nearby Listen

Should your reverie be interrupted by your freshly downloaded polytone (The Wedding March perhaps) consider yourself privileged for you have traveled back in time even for just 10 seconds Step out of the age-old church and look at the road ahead

10

Manila San Agustin Church

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There is an entire city of reception venues to choose from Ancestral edifices that stand proud have become suitable reception venues to welcome and cater to brides and grooms to their newly found wedded bliss

Manilenos have prided themselves with the careful preservation of Intramuros And why not Intramuros speaks of a history every cobblestone was held by a distant ancestor every wall an affirmation of a weathered people who thrived against and now continue to thrive amongst the western world Intramuros has survived colonization after colonization Edsas after Edsas and its glory still lives

Relive the magnificence of an era gone by get married in Intramuros

Check out Kasalcoms Intramuros Directory

Kasalcom thanks the following sources for this articlePhilippine Headline News OnlineTIME Asia

Manila Cathedral Church

Kasalcoms Intramuros Directory

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Contact Information

FloristsFlower Stories Floral and Special Events StylistContact Person Ms Ria Janelle VinuyaAddress 6F JS Contractor Bldg 423 Magallanes StIntramuros Manila City Metro Manila Philippines 1002Telephone No (632) 338-7325 or 338-7326Mobile No +63 917-8977428Fax No (632) 338-7325Email flowerstoriesyahoocom

Photo amp VideoManila Super StudioContact Person Ms Emma C MaluyaAddress GF San Agustin Plaza Sta Potenciana St Intramuros Metro Manila Philippines Telephone No (632) 527-7251Fax No (632) 527-7251Url Page httpwwwmanilasuperstudiocomEmail manilasuperstudiokasalcom

Reception - CaterersBarbaras Food amp Catering Services IncContact Person Ms Gigi SantiagoAddress Plaza San Luis Complex Gen Luna St Intramuros Metro Manila Philippines Telephone No (632) 527-3893 527-4090 527-4086Fax No (632) 527-3893Email sales_bfcsiedsamailcomph

Ilustrado RestaurantContact Person Mr Jing VendilAddress 744 Calle Real de Palacio Gen Luna St Intramuros Manila City Philippines Telephone No (632) 527-3674 to 75 527-2345

Patio VictoriaContact Person Ms Joan LucenaAddress 5435 Gen Luna cor Victoria Sts Intramuros Manila City Metro Manila Philippines Telephone No (632) 526-1953Fax No (632) 527-8006Email inquiriespatiovictoriacom

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Contact Information

Reception - Caterers (contd)Tamayos CateringContact Person Mr Steve TamayoAddress Puerta Isabe II Magallanes cor Muralla Sts Intramuros Manila Manila City Philippines Telephone No (632) 527-4502Mobile No +63 917-5339438Email infotamayoscom

Aposento Bar amp RestaurantContact Person Ms Celine AlmazoraAddress Puerta Ysabel Chamber Muralla StIntramuros Manila City Metro Manila Philippines Telephone No (632) 878-8695

Reception ndash GardensDOT-IA Managed Properties bull Baluarte de San Diego Gardens bull Puerto Real Gardens

bull Plaza de Moriones amp Trellis bull Plaza San Luis ComplexAddress 5F Palacio del Gobernador corGen Luna amp Aduana StsIntramuros Manila Telephone No (632) 527-2961Fax No (632) 527-3084

SouvenirsTiffany NoveltyContact Person Ms Tiffany HuiAddress 630 B Victoria St IntramurosMetro Manila Philippines Telephone No (632) 365-6486Fax No (632) 366-2868Email tiffanytiffanynoveltycom

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Spotlight

Welcome to Patio Victoria Gardens of Enchantment

Irsquove always believed that every woman should have a wedding that will give her happy memories throughout her life

--- Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez Celebrity Owner of Patio Victoria

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It is Cristina Gonzalez-Romualdezrsquo childhood fascination with the romance and splendor of weddings that sowed the seed that would soon blossom to be one of Intramurosrsquos foremost wedding establishments Patio Victoria

An unforgettable bride herself Cristina walked down the aisle in a Pepito Albert gown at her wedding to then-Leyte Congressman Alfred Romualdez As family and friends attest Cristinarsquos very own wedding was indeed an exceptional moment frozen in time It is this same experience that Cristina wants every bride to feel and thus Patio Victoria came to be

Favorably seated at the heart of Intramuros the gardens of Patio Victoria were named after Cristinarsquos two daughters Sofia and Diana Each with a capacity of a thousand guests Patio Victoriarsquos gardens are truly an exceptional place to hold the most important celebration of love Should rain shower the celebration with good fortune tents are available on hand Along with the two gardens an elegant banquet hall is also available for indoor celebrations

The personal service that can only be matched by family is what makes the Patio Victoria experience an intimate affair Cuisine presented to the bride and groom for free tasting come directly from Cristinarsquos ancestral recipes A couplersquos every need for a remarkable wedding celebration is anticipated at Patio Victoria which now has an in-house florists and bakers to add to its incomparably-trained staff Every minute detail of a truly memorable wedding is assured to be in verycapable hands Best of all Patio Victoria has well-considered packages to suit an astute budget

Patio Victoria and its services were designed for the most discerning bride As Cristina says ldquoThe only thing a bride has to do on her wedding day is look prettyrdquo

Contact Information

Patio VictoriaContact Person Ms Joan LucenaAddress 5435 Gen Luna cor Victoria StsIntramuros Manila City Metro Manila Philippines Telephone No (632) 526-1953Fax No (632) 527-8006Email inquiriespatiovictoriacom

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Ask Kasal

A Art 26 of the Family Code provides All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were solemnized and valid there as such shall also be valid in this country except those prohibited under Arts 35(1) (4) (5) and (6) 36 37 and 38 (void marriages voidable as to the psychological incapacity of a party incestuous marriages and those against public policy)

In other words if the marriage is validly celebrated according to the laws of Finland it will also be valid and recognized in the PhilippinesCheck the laws of Finland as to marriage Be it noted however that under Phil laws Cleo will not cease to be a Filipino citizen by her marriage to the foreigner hence Phil laws on family rights and duties status and capacity will continue to apply to her pursuant to Art 15 of the Civil Code

Kasalcomrsquos legal counsel for this month is Ms Alexis M Abastillas of Malaya Sanchez Anover and Anover Law

Kasalcom proudly launches this new feature for the Filipino Bride and Groom Ask our team of experts about your legal spiritual or relationship woes The answer to your dilemma is just a click away Ask Kasalcom

Please send only legal church and relationship questions on this email For other queries email infokasalcom

Conflict of Laws in Marriage

Q We are a couple of different nationalities he is from Finland Im Filipino hes Lutheran and Im Catholic

Religion is not a problem since we have already asked for dispensation from the Chancery office to have a mixed marriage

We have a little dilemma We cannot afford to bring both our families in one place fares and accommodations are too expensive So we agreed on having small weddings in both our countries

Our question is

If we get married in Finland and Philippines which rules apply We like to be married here because aside from my family here there is no divorce On the other hand we want to be married also in Finland so his parents who are already in their 70s can also witness their son get married

Thank you very much for your help in advance

Best regardsCleo

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Reception - Hotels

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Traders Hotelwwwshangri-lacom virianlc_thmshangri-lacom

The Bellevue Manilawwwthebellevuecomph icatacutanthebellevuecomph

Mandarin Oriental Manilawwwmandarinorientalcommanilabuffievmohgcom

The Westin Philippine Plazawwwwestinmanilacom bscenterwestinmanilacom

Bayview Park Hotel Manilawwwbayviewparkhotelcom bayviewparkhotelkasalcom

Imperial Palace Suiteswwwimperialphbanqcorimperialph

Holiday Inn Galleria Manila Suiteswwwgalleriasuitescom salesmarketinggalleriasuitescom

Manila Hotel wwwmanila-hotelcomph resvnmanila-hotelcomph

Amigo Terrace Hotelwwwamigohotel-iloilocomamigoiloilonet

Days Hotel - Tagaytaywwwdayshotelphsalesdayshotelph

Days Hotel - Batangaswwwdayshotelphsalesdayshotelph

Star Plaza Hotelstarplazahotelyahoocom

Souvenirs

Crystallize Souvenir Shop crystallizesouvenirkasalcom crystallizesouvenirkasalcom

Basket Case wwwbasketcasecomph gplimvasiacom

Acclaim (Live Butterfly Release amp Souvenirs) wwwbutterfliescomph acclaimbutterfliescomph

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Hamilton Merchandising or Wow Fire Works rontanmozcomcom

Wines

South Wines Shop amhonhotmailcom

Wedding Planners and Organizers


The 3rd Party wwwthe3rdpartycomeventsthe3rdpartycom

Blissful Occasionsblissful_occasiontri-isyscom

Events by Gigi Bautistaeventsgbmozcomcom

Behind the Scene Productionbehindthescene02yahoocom

Blessed Conceptsblessed_conceptsyahoocom

Dream Design Research Exhibit and Marketing Showdreams_shoyahoocom

Ex-Link Management and Marketingwwwh2bmainpagenet

Professional Organizers Unlimitedarmiconsultantcom

BlueFiles Advertising

RSVPbhudzbrionesyahoocom

Spark Up Plannerswwwsparkupplannersphiris_sparkuphotmailcom

Wedding Shops


The Perfect Dayperfectdaykasalcom perfectdaykasalcom


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Lets talk about weddingsInteract with couples-to-be

and newlywedsand swap stories

tips and ideas for your

Wedding Announcement

Announce your weddingthorugh the Internet


Welcome to the very first issue of our e-zine Now you can read Kasalcomrsquos articles with the convenience of its portable document format (PDF) version

As befits our name and our tagline our initial offering showcases the beauty of Filipiniana-themed weddings We pay tribute to the indigenous fabric pina and two of our countryrsquos top designers share their thoughts and views on Filipiniana wedding gowns

One article gives tips on how to have an all-Filipino wedding while another shares the origins of contemporary Filipino wedding customs

Lastly we take you to Intramuros ndash where you will find The San Agustin Church and The Manila Cathedral two of Philippinersquos oldest churches Wedding-related establishments like Patio Victoria have flourished well within these centuries-old walls

We hope you like our very first e-zine your comments suggestions are very much welcome

And if you havenrsquot planned your wedding details yet you need not look far and wide for ideas Have a Filipiniana-themed wedding Not only do you get to patronize our indigent products you also contribute to perpetuating our rich wedding culture

Mathel B Ong

Contact Us Address 24 Joy St Grace Village Quezon City PhilippinesTel Nos (632) 415-9249 416-1670Fax Nos (632) 414-3596E-mail infokasalcom

URL wwwkasalcom

Gown by Leonard Co

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