I said YES

The courtship stage is a bit different from others - there were no bouquets, no chocolates, no i love yous.

The proposal was also out of ordinary. There was no formal proposal yet, but we already started the wedding preparations. LOL.

I only had 2 hours of sleep prior to my flight to Manila so straight from the airport, Jay asked me to take a rest.

I could barely sleep, but I was so tired so I just closed my eyes and waited for my forty winks.

I could hear Jay roaming around the room and he kept on making sounds so I decided to open my eyes and check what's making him occupied. Then I just saw him down on his knees, holding a ring and asking me to marry him.

Though I was already expecting a proposal, what I felt was way way beyond what I had expected - and it was much much better. Much better.

I was a natural cry baby but that moment, I did not cry. I was just giggling while hugging him.

After few minutes I reached for my luggage and got his present, gave it to him and answered, 'yes, I'll marry you'.

Okay okay, after that I shed a tear. :)

Will you marry me?

Yes, I'll marry you

♥ Smitten ♥

I am scheduled go home for more than 2 weeks on the 16th. Jay and I agreed that I will stay at their place from December 16 - 22 because we need to meet some of our suppliers, and we're still on the lookout for other stuffs that are not yet in our 'We-already-have' list. Then I'll be spending my christmas with my family in Quirino and  be back to Manila on the 31st to welcome the new year with him. I totally understand that he can't come with me because Christmas is traditionally spending it with our own families. He is also set to fly to Iloilo to attend a wedding of his relative after christmas so I already prepared myself  to tell my mom about the wedding plans alone. But what made me upset was he filed a leave from his company starting on the 20th onwards. I asked him to move it on the 16th because he didn't have to file leaves on the 22nd - 27th because on that period I'll be in my home province. He just told me he'll re-check his schedules. 

 Until one blurry day we were arguing about some stuffs. We were both fuming at that moment so we came to blows. Then suddenly he told me that he'll be taking a vacation leave on the 20th onwards on a purpose because he will come to spend the christmas with me and personally tell mama about the plan.

I was really surprised and overwhelmed. I didn't realize I was already crying. 

This man always sweeps me off my feet. I so love him..♥

Accomplishments as of December 8, 2010

• Ceremony and reception venue - La Castellana (Reservation paid)
• Caterer - Hizons (Reservation Paid c/o LC)
• Photographer - Raymond Fortun (Reservation Paid)
• Videographer - Kris Matanguihan (Fully Paid)
• OTD Coordinator - CSM Management Events (Reservation Paid c/o LC)
• Lights and Sound - Livesound Production (Reservation Paid c/o LC)
• Photobooth - Pic-a-pose (Reservation paid c/o LC)
• Wedding Cake - c/o Hizon's

 Still looking for:

• Gown maker
• Bridal Car
• Wedding Favors for Principal Sponsors, Entourage and Parents
• Florist
• Suit for Groom
• Groom and bride's shoes
• Pre-nup Venue
• Hotel for preparation
• Hair and Make Up Artist
• Emcee
• Wedding band
• Bride and Groom accessories
• Materials for our DIY invites, map, table numbers and thank you cards

Hmm..what else did I miss?

Surprise! :)

I've been asking Jay several times what does he want for christmas. And he would always answer me 'kahit ano'. I actually had some ideas on what to get him but i really wanted something he would appreciate and of course would also be useful to him. There's this stuff I've been eyeing for a week already and since he won't tell me what he wanted, last night I decided to buy it na. I'm so excited to have the present handed to him! I am thrilled to watch him loving it (well he should! LOL) .

Forgive me that I can't disclose it yet, he might bump here. Promise, I'll post a photo of it after christmas.. :)

Happy christmas everyone!

Baffled with Fonts

Up until now I'm still undecided on which font should I officially use for our wedsite.

I should ask for help.. =)

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Getting Ready for Forever

Because my mind has been piled up with mountainous wedding preparation stuffs in the past days I decided to shake it off for a while, take one step backward and start planning on the more important thing - our marriage.

In my 25 years of existence I've been a witness to a lot of broken marriages, I've seen some husbands and wives who cheat, and I've heard a bunch of separations catapulting their kids to rebellion. They may have their own reasons, and I won't despise them. But definitely I don't want to end up in the same situation with them. Nobody does.

When I went to Don Moen's concert together with my churchmates I bought a lot (about ten) of the late Pastor John Osteen booklets. He was the founder of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.  He has traveled throughout the world evangelizing God's love and has authored numerous books. I actually admire his teachings, God's wisdom has been clearly revealed to him.

I was not aware that I bought a booklet that talks about marriage until I went home because I was squeezing through a huge crowd so I just picked one of each kind and went to the cashier and paid. When I realized about it I just kept it in my drawer and decided to read it at the right time.

It took me almost 1.5 hours to read it. It was really worth the time and effort since I have learned so much from it. The wisdom I gained is absolutely indispensable.

 

I'd like to share some snippets from this booklet:

"...You husbands, be men. Do not be dictators and bosses. Be lovers. Be somebody who will build up, guide, guard and protect your wife. Make her proud of you.

Wives, esteem and respect your husband. Do not insult him in private and in public. Respect him, adore him and love him.

Treat your children with tenderness and love in the midst of your marriage relationship and you will have heaven on earth!

Obey the word of God.

See the good in each other. Confess love in your home. You have in your marriage what you have been saying you have. What do you say about your mate? How do you talk about them to others? Whatever you say they are, they are! If you would start telling everybody how wonderful they are, show your affection to them and brag on them, you will find they have become these things.

Many times we have made each other what we are now. As you change what you are saying, you will see a change in your mate. It may not happen overnight, but keep on confessing good and positive things about them. It will work!

Pray for each other, and thank God that He is making each of you what you should be..."

God bless everyone! =)