Heed Some Heel Advice
How high should my shoes be on my wedding day? What’s the best height that will make me look tall but not put me through so much pain throughout the day. When it comes to heel height, there really is no one standard height—just a set of qualities you have to look for when you choose your shoes. Read on if you’re at a loss on what you should wear.
Perfect Balance
“Enjoying wine is not just about drinking it; it starts with smelling it, it’s about the interaction between smell and taste, and the finish, what you taste even after you’ve swallowed the wine,” says oenophile and Rene Barbier marketing manager Aaron Palileo. In this article, you’ll find out what wine would be best to serve at your reception. It’s a tricky formula but Palileo makes it simple.
Big Day Bummers
Brides aren’t just the ones who get too stressed on weddings! Many years ago I remember attending a wedding where the cutest little ring bearer was walking down the aisle. The Church was so full and everyone started awing at how adorable he was. Half way down the isle he must have gotten freaked out because he turned around and booked it out of the Church… complete with the pillows and rings! It was a sight to watch the women in dresses chase the little boy around!
WE LOVE: Central Weddings And Occasions
Do you dread the 18-hour flight to travel to the other side of the globe just to find your dream bridal gown for your big day? That’s no longer necessary with the opening of Central Weddings & Occasions (“Central Weddings”) at the Landmark, Hong Kong. The shop offers an extensive collection of the most sought-after designer bridal gowns and aims to provide discerning brides a more convenient and more luxurious experience in their wedding preparations. You can find beautiful gowns from top U.S. designer brands such as Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Anne Barge, Badgley Mischka, Amsale, Christos and Jenny Lee at Central Weddings. You can also find evening wear, bridesmaids and flower girl dresses and accessories.
Bridal Passion: Frederick Peralta
Frederick Peralta talks to us about his fascination for designing Photography by Joseph Benavidez Written by Cathy Quioge Like any young woman who wanted a dream wedding, a young Bicolana excitedly cut pictures of wedding gowns from magazines. Having seen a tribute to Frederick Peralta on TV, she promised herself that he would design [...]
A Girl’s Best Friend
How does one translate abstract expressions like love, trust, and happiness into objects of lasting beauty and, well, something as tangible as magnificent jewelry? Ask Vanessa Figueroa, the hardworking fifth-generation heiress who has parlayed her dreams into a successful jewelry business of her own with the same indomitable will that once made her great-grandparents the top diamond suppliers in the country.
What’s Up Doc?
Congratulations, you’re engaged! You and your fiancé have settled on the date for your big day. Suddenly, a myriad of details confront you—where to hold it, who will make your gown, who will you get to photograph the event, how many guests to invite, will you need a wedding coordinator? Knowing you need to get these things done early, you start making your calls. Did you forget anything?
Wedding Budget
Real-life bride Marsha Morato talks about allocating for your wedding Planning for a wedding is one of the most exciting and memorable experiences in one’s lifetime but everyone who’s been through this will agree that it’s no easy task. An inevitable issue that couples would have to face, whether the wedding is going to [...]
Healthy Choices before your Wedding
Before getting married, I was never much of a “ health junkie”. Late nights, Cheetos and cigarettes were all a part of my daily routine. Going to the gym was something I’d only heard about from a friend and anti-aging night creams were simply a legend my grandmother would talk about. Needless to say when I got engaged I had to take a step back and re-examine my life. Although I was still young (only 23) my eye bags were heavy, my skin was not glowing with radiance and I walked around with an inhaler due to my deteriorating asthma. I was a future bride with a mission…
Mr. Jones and Me
Questions that you’ve been dying to ask are now answered! Since you’re too shy to ask anyone else, our resident expert has Love and Sex advice before your wedding ceremony.
