Wedding Wonderland of Fabulous Bridal Concepts and Ideas

Weddings will always be one of the most important events in a person's life. And, it could be more meaningful and less stressful if you have wedding experts to help you out. Wedding fairs like Bridal Expo Perfect Beginnings is one of them.

THE BRIDAL EXPO Perfect Beginnings that celebrated its 8th year was well supported not just by soon-to-weds and wedding enthusiasts but also a great number of exhibitors. Organized by Trade Advertising Exhibitions and Conventions International, Inc. (TRADECON, Inc.), the event was an annual exposition that brought together top bridal essentials ranging from wedding invites, gowns, make-ups, cakes, to wedding venues, receptions, photography studios and honeymoon destinations.

A big number of people flocked to the PICC hall for a wedding wonderland offering by more than a hundred of the finest and most trusted wedding suppliers in the country, all gathered under one roof. The event catered the widest selection of the year’s latest, finest, & best ideas in saying “I Do.”  Special discounts, great deals, giveaways and the latest wedding concepts were all there for everyone to see and explore.

This year, Bridal Expo Perfect Beginnings presented the biggest and most sought-after wedding suppliers making the event a one-stop-shop for couples. Some of the top-notch exhibitors that offered their products and services were as follows:

1. Wedding Attire – Every bride hopes of wearing her dream wedding gown. But one must also take into account that it entails more than just choosing the right fabric, style and design. Even if you know exactly what type of gown you want, it is still best to consult the experts. Fashion by the Wedding Designers of the Philippines (FWDP) has graced the Bridal Expo and allowed spectators a peek at their beautiful creations. The growing breed of established, creative and young designers of FWDP is as follows:

a.    Albert Figueras Couture
1129 Antipolo Street Rizal 1D Village Makati City
63(2)8976762

b.      Delby Bragais
26th St. corner 11th Avenue Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
(632) 5566141
delby@delbysbrides.com

c.    Dennis Martin 
48 B Sampaguita Avenue Mapayapa Village, Quezon City
(632) 4273039

d.    Jazel Sy Bridal Wear 
Carrenzel Bldg Suite B – 1538 San Gregorio Paco, Manila
(632) 5643201 – 09178888695

e.    Joel Bautista Couture 
8845 Sampaloc Street, San Antonio Village Makati City
63(2)757-0811
inquiry@joelbautista.com

f.     Marc Rancy 
17 Gil Puyat Avenue, Palanan Makati City
63(2)4730506
www.marcrancy.com

g.    Susie Bonaobra  
Unit 620 City & Land Mega Plaza Condominium, ADB Ave Corner Garnet Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
63(2) 631-7806

Each of these designers has their own unique style that is downright unique and glamorous. Their beautiful gown creations would surely spark excitement to the bride-elect as she wears the most important and most anticipated garment in a wedding. And of course, these designers also make grooms' attire and the rest of the entourage.

2. The Pre-nuptial Photo and Wedding Coverage – Weddings are never complete without photos. Capturing your most precious moments is made possible by hiring the service of some of the country’s professional photographers. Different photo studios housing caliber photographers and videographers offer varieties of packages catering to all segments of the market. Some of the best studios that staged their photo exhibits were the following:

a.    B.A Studio
3139109 - 3138266
www.bastudio.net

b.    Imagine Nation Photography 
17Q G. Araneta Ave. Quezon City
09175634685 – 5063922
www.imaginenationphoto.com

c.    One Love Photography
Unit G-II The Gallery Bldg., Amorsolo St., Makati City
09228734914 – 6216170
www.onelovephotography.com

d.    Parkershot Photography
17C Kamuning Road Q.C. 09175800926 - 3559652
www.parkershotphotography.com

e.    Studio1 Photography and Video Production
Unit B Lot 1 Jupiter St., Corner Congressional Avenue, Quezon City
09335261472 – 4748722
www.studio1photography.org

3.   Wedding Reception – This is considered as one of the most challenging facets in planning a wedding. But, the process of finding the right place can be less stressful if you will only book with one supplier that will cater to all your needs. And , a place that will handle other wedding details aside from the banquet meals. One of the best options for wedding receptions are as follows:

a.    Bayview Park Hotel Manila
1118 Roxas Boulevard corner United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila  63(2) 2479000 - 63(2) 5261555
www.bayviewparkhotel.com

b.    55 Events Place
55 Scout Rallos St., Quezon City
63(2) 3714435                                                                                                                                        www.55eventsplace.com

c.      Hotel Kimberly Manila 
770 Pedro Gil Street, Malate Manila 
63(2) 5211888 -  63(2) 5267270                                                                                                                   www.hotelkimberly.com

Other catering services are:

a.    L Catering
238 Scout Bayoran Corner Tomas Morato, Quezon City
63(2) 7036321 - 09154360664
www.lcatering.ph

b.    Meyer’s Foods and Services Inc.
1444 Metrica St., Sampaloc, Manila
63(2) 7419873 - 09285502833
meyers_foods@yahoo.com

4. Bridal Cake Packages – The confection needs to be as special as the ceremony. This is precisely the reason why soon-to-wed couples pay so much attention in looking for the best cake to complement their wedding theme. Cherry Blossoms Cakes and Pastries, one of the exhibitors in the bridal fair, showcased their designed celebration cakes and fondant cupcakes that come in novel flavors of chocolate, carrot walnut and butter cake among others. If you want a more dramatic creation, Cherry Blossoms also customizes cakes and makes towering confections with numbers of layers depending on your choice. For inquiries, you can reach them through the following:

a.    Cherry Blossoms
56B Holy Spirit Drive Don Antonio Heights Diliman Q.C.
09189348165 – 7752200
www.cherryblossomscakes.com

5. Wedding Invites – Apart from formally announcing your most anticipated big day to people closest to you, wedding invitations also serve as your guests’ sneak peek to the highlights of your wedding. Gone were the days of plain and boring invitations. Today, quirky designs, interesting layout and personalized wording and wedding quotes are all the more favored. One of the printing companies that featured their designs was:

a.    Annasthetic Designs
1D Austin St. Provident Village Marikina City
09164840898– 3694980
annastheticdesigns@gmail.com

6. Wedding Blooms and Bouquet Favorites – With the many flower options made available, choosing which floral bouquet for you and your entourage, for the church décor and reception centerpieces all the while became complicated. Given this, it is important to know the kind of flowers you really want to carry down the aisle and where you want them to be placed. Simple instead of lush blooms coupled with fillers can sometimes prove that less is more. This was proven by floral exhibitors that have been in the event styling and floral design business for so many years now:

a.      27A Flower Shop  
1318 L. Dos Castillas St., Sampaloc, Manila
63(2)4932095 – 09082971004

b.     Flowers Unlimited
871 Aristotle St. Vista Verde Executive Village, Cainta Rizal
63(2)4408210; 63(2)6820729 – 0920-2267363 www.flowersunlimted.com.ph

For soon-to wed who would like to go for a green and eco-friendly themed wedding, one stylemaster remains to be on top offering trademark plants all resourcefully and creatively fused in his oeuvres.

c.      Monstera by Pido  
Fashion Pigeons 3139109 - 3138266
www.bastudio.net

Finally, to make your blooms and floral arrangements extra special, elegant and cheerful, releasing of butterflies would bring a different charisma and effect. Live butterflies are far more beautiful and appealing than regular confetti. So if you want to give your wedding a unique touch and a cheery ambience, turning it into a beautiful butterfly wedding event is one good option. To make this happen, you can get in touch with:

d.     Fine A1 Live Butterfly Release for Occasions   
63(2)5191565 – 09195934708
butterfly.farmph@gmail.com and http://www.butterflyph.blogspot.com

Other wedding essentials that also deserve a couple’s meticulous attention are wedding rings, souvenirs and favors, bridal beauty that includes bridal looks and makeup, bridal registries and honeymoon destinations among others. 

In a nutshell

Now on its 8^th year as one of the Philippines’ most trusted, the Bridal Expo Perfect Beginnings took pride to have served hundreds and thousands of enthused and eager brides and grooms-to-be plan their wedding day. The event was considered to be just the beginning of more bridal exhibits in the local wedding scene where the latest wedding concepts, events organizers, products and services can convene not only to get a formal introduction and exposure of their services to the public, but also to help couples get a glimpse of novel concepts and interesting surprises from the country’s most creative minds and artistic hands.