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I’m currently in the middle of wedding planning, and I’ve had a lot of realizations that I want to share.

​I’ve always loved the "theatrics" of a traditional wedding. I want the choreographed first dance, the silly games, the bouquet toss, and all the "gimmicks" that make a wedding feel like a big, classic celebration. Honestly? I also just want to be the center of attention. It’s my wedding day—I want the spotlight, the big dress, and the grand moments where everyone is looking at us. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to be the main character for one day.

​But lately, I feel this immense pressure from my peer group and social media to be "chill" and "authentic." There’s this sentiment that traditional weddings are "cringe" or "performative." It feels like the "cool" thing to do now is to have a wedding that’s so low-key it’s barely a wedding—no program, no tradition, just "vibes."

​I’ve realized that by trying to strip away the things I love just to avoid looking performative, I am actually performing.

​I’m curating a version of myself that looks like I don’t care, just so my guests/peers won’t judge me. It feels like we’ve reached a point where "trying not to be performative" has become its own performance.

If I skip the grand entrance because I’m worried about how "extra" it looks to others, isn't that just as staged as doing it?

​Has anyone else felt this? How do you lean into the "performance" of a wedding and own the spotlight without feeling like you're losing your authenticity?

Drop the specs (14k/18k), material (WG/YG/Plat), design (classic design, with design, etc)

Hi everyone!

I would like to ask for recommendations sana ng resto na may function rooms (kahit hindi big naman pero can accommodate siguro ng 15 pax, we dont need na rin ng mga projector kasi we plan na kakain lang haha ayaw ko magshare masyado ng details ng wedding since Dec pa kami, baka may masabi pa hahaha) Baka you had pamamanhikan also in a resto you can recommend. (MOA area, Makati is preferred)

Medyo nahihirapan lang kami kasi medyo picky ung parents ko, di kasi sila maexplore sa pagkain, kaya medyo nalilimit kami sa mga Pinoy food 😅 at the same time ung maganda sana ambience at medyo special since 1st meetup talaga ng parents namin ito.

Thank you!

Hi!

May mga marecommend po ba kayo na stores for engagement ring? Budget is 10-15k.

And, question after the engagement how do you prep your budget for wedding?

Thank you in advance po!

Hi, seeking for your inputs please. I already visited multiple bridal stores and habang tumatagal, lalo ako nahihirapan pumili ng wedding dress. 😅

Ito na yung mga na-visit ko and nakapagtry din ako magfit ng gowns sa kanila (I’m a plus size bride).

Studio Ceremonie - I love the gowns but I find it expensive. The one I liked the most will cost 150k, minimum price is at 85k.

White label - same with Studio C, beautiful gowns but pricey.

Divisoria stalls (Libirans, Zharie’s, Abbhie Bridal, etc) - budget-friendly but the fabric quality is not that good. Lalo na kung nauna mo magtry sa mga studios talaga, medyo maliit na chance na may magustuhan dito.

Ivory & White Bridal - gowns are also pretty, and the fabric has good quality. Good for its price na ranging 40-60k pero hindi makati yung tela and okay din ang designs. Downside is nasa Hongkong ang designer so di ko alam if magkakaproblem sa adjustments lalo na plus size bride ako.

Anna Nicole Atelier - she was very accommodating. And I liked her gowns. I could get a gown na I like (lace gown, lace up to knee level) at 75k, pero if yung pinakagusto ko talaga from her, the cost is 105k (full lace).

Now, I am torn between Ivory&White and Anna Nicole. Sa kanila yung naramdaman ko na after ko magfit, I was happy. If I will consider practicality, good to go with Ivory & White. Pero if gusto ko na based sa Philippines ang designer, si Anna Nicole ang best choice, mas mahal nga lang.

So ano po kaya ang mas okay piliin? Any opinions also from graduate brides of Ivory & White Bridal and Anna Nicole Atelier? 😅

Hello!! Any recos kung anong ibang activity/thing ang pwedeng gawin para ma-honor ang parents aside sa dance. Haha sobrang mahiyain ng parents namin na ayaw daw nila sumayaw 😂 Pero gusto pa rin namin sila ihonor on that day. Any recooos? TIA!

Hello,can you share your thoughts on this po. My partner bought an engagement ring and he showed it to me,but it's a band ring so a wedding ring. He doesn't want to buy a new on kasi nakabili na nga siya but I'm thinking i would be hesitant to wear it in the future because people will think I'm married already. I wanted to buy a ring and i was trying to let him know about it. Should i just let it be or can i buy a ring and give to him for the proposal?

mas significant pa rin ba yung tradition na sa aisle na magkikita yung couple?

Hindi kasi sociable ang side ng family ko, and super introvert, di mahilig sa party nor sa mga events kaya di sila marunong mag chika, mejj low class kasi kinalakihan ng family side ko, father ko rin di umiinom or what, di mahilig sa susyalan for the reason na di kasi sya nakapag tapos. Si mama naman retired teacher naman pero kasi introverted rin talaga sobra.

While sa side ni g2b, accountant/seaman ang parents, nagaral sa mga kilalang school, and maraming connections. Sila talaga yung close sa mga relatives at may pera.

I really don't know what to do with them. Ayoko naman isipin ng side ng family ng g2b na snob parents kahit talagang tahimik lang talaga.

Kaya if may activity kayong ginawa, suggest kayo pls.

Hi all, wanted to see if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations.

Our wedding is in a year, and it'll be an outdoor garden ceremony and reception that starts at 5 p.m. I'm really hoping that it won't be too hot, but we do have those big cooler fans already secured.

We were initially thinking of giving our guests pamaypays as the party favour, but with minimal or maybe even non-existent wedding branding.

I came across the idea of giving something like a macaron or a small snack instead, though. I thought this might be a better idea considering the fact that 98% of our guests are coming from abroad. The macaron is something they could probably just eat at the reception or even when they get home.

I wanted to see if anyone has done this before and if you have any recommendations for a macarons supplier, as well as feedback from anyone who have the same issue (regardless of whether you picked a snack or something inedible as the party favour).

Thank you!

Upon scrolling here in reddit, ang dami nang 2027 brides na nakausad na sa planning and yet here we are still unsure where to hold our garden wedding/ indoor AC reception (Tagaytay/Cavite or Bulacan) and whether to book all in events management (considering GELO Events/ if Bulacan wala pa kami nahahanap na may all in na sulit) or kung mag DIY but feeling namin mas mapapamahal kami as a budgetarian couple. Sobrang nakakaoverwhelm huhu but me and my partner already had our civil wedding last 2025 we just want to have our ceremony with our immediate families na complete.

So far target guest is 100 pax (guest list still not finalized 🥹). Also, ang hirap maghanap ng venue only na pasok sa aming preference na garden ceremony and indoor airconditioned reception puro alfresco. For wedding gown and suit or barong, planning to rent then for our entourage will politely ask them if they can buy their own outfits as a gift/help na nila samin. Any tips? Here's some Tagaytay/Cavite venue na we might visit for ocular this coming May:

1. Fruella Tagaytay

2. Pulo Events

3. Jardin de Amor

4. Montvida

5. Destello

6. Elia Events

Hi, baka may bet bumili ng gown ko. 31k ko siya nabili sa Zharies. Ibenta ko na lang ng 13k ko. :) Pm sa info.

For Sale for only Php 5k

- used only once

- waistline 28-30

Can do try on if preferred.

Location : Taguig City