How to Plan A Wedding in Three (3) Months: (1) The Basics
You may proceed if you meet the following criteria:
a. You are living in the Philippines, preferably within Metro Manila.
b. Your main goal is to get married, preferably with the one that you love.
c. You have a budget in mind.
If you meet all of the above mentioned, then LET'S GET STARTED. No time to waste.
One important thing to remember in planning a wedding is that it is composed of mainly two (2) parts:
Ceremony vs. Reception
Both of these things make-up a wedding but one is more important than the other (depending on your personality and your belief system)
If you are a catholic (like me), then you will see the "Ceremony" as the more important part of the wedding because it will act as the eternal bond between you and your future husband. The reception is important for us too but due to the time constraints (3months) we have to put a much higher weight on the ceremony.
Ceremony - according to online sources this "involves an exchange of marriage vows by a couple and proclaimed by an authority figure. Please search thoroughly for the requirements outlined by your specific religion or sect in order to assure that your ceremony will be valid.
Our ceremony to be valid, we had to comply the following requirements coming from our church:
Birth Certificate
Baptismal Certificate with the note "For Marriage Purposes"
Confirmation Certificate (Kumpil)
Marriage License coming from the Registrars Office
CENOMAR from PSA (Certificate of No Marriage)
Wedding Invitation
2x2 picture (2pcs)
Marriage Banns with Permit
Marriage Contract (Civil Marriage)
Reception- on the other hand is described online as "a party usually held after the completion of a marriage ceremony as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding".
NOW! time for a little secret. We have been keeping this secret in our family for quite some time now, this secret formula was invented by me, my mother and sister when we were planning my own debut party. So, the secret to an amazing party are three things:
The Secret: Good Food, Entertainment and Memories (Photo & Video).
Food - this is the most important part of the party trifecta. You need to taste the food that you will be serving to your guest preferably choosing a theme or an experience as they eat their food.
Entertainment - this will be dependent on another factor in the wedding which is the "Host" but you can assure this by having a band or a song list that encapsulates your program flow. Tip: try imagining yourself at a wedding what songs can you relate too? Take into consideration also the overall theme of your wedding.
Photo and Video - when I was researching for my photo and video team, I meticulously watched all of their videos and imagined if they would fit the overall theme of my wedding. If you have a fun and up beat theme then your photo and video team should also have that vibe. If you have dark and mysterious theme then your photo and video should also have that rustic and nostalgic vibe in their portfolio.
After understanding the basics, what you need to prepare now is a GOOGLE SPREADSHEET containing all of the CHECKLIST for our very special day.
