Wedding preparations eeek!

We're still a year away from a wedding date. Well technically, we don't even have a date yet since we're still waiting for the schedule of board exams, his pre residency and residency schedule. So maaany things to consider I know! It gets a bit frustrating because I can't book a single supplier without the "date".  Not that we have a lot of suppliers to consider since we plan on having a simple civil ceremony with family, and closest friends limiting our guest list to 60 guests!

4 years ago, even if our relationship was just a month old, we already knew we wanted to get married someday. Not in a mushy, childish wishing to marry someone, we just knew. Before we turned a year old, Jaggy and I already had a business together so we can start saving and get married after his graduation. On our fourth month together, we drove to Tagayaty and visited Calaruega church, and boom! We had that "this is it!" feeling with the church, and I teased Jaggy,  "Love, dito ko na gusto." To my surprise he replied with ""Dito mo na talaga gusto?" on a serious tone.  And we are, that is why we're waiting a few more years to get married in Calaruega church. As you all know, you need to book and reserve 2 years before your wedding day to book on Calaruega as it is the most sought after church in Tagaytay! Sometimes, I hate how Jaggy and I are so sentimental so we end up waiting a few more years for this, but I appreciate the gesture of sticking with our early hopes and dreams, and finally seeing them happening right in our eyes :) 

We've been driving to Tagaytay for 4 consecutive weekends just to scout reception venues for our garden civil wedding. One that is Pinterest worthy! hehe And boy it's tiring especially with a slightly demanding mother, cutiepatootie baby at the height of her "kalikutan". Oh! let's not forget my incredibly kuripot fiance.

Jaggy and I has this habit of, him, giving me a budget, and me working around it, or beat my head trying to make it work. He has this this special skill of making things really hard for me. nye nye. hahaha 


Truth be told, I've had my fair share of "BRIDEZILLA" moments, and I lost count the number of times I told Jaggy to cancel everything. hahahaha  I dont mean it of course, but gaaahd i never really thought how wedding plans can be so frustrating! Enough to kill the excitement even! Bbu-bu-but I'm glad I am over it (weh??) hahaha. Lucky lucky my fiance is verrryy patient with me, and it only makes me want to marry him even him. :D 

Allow me however to share a couple of pegs I got from Pinterest, and im hoping to make things alive or at least close to it on our big day. 

Eeeehhk!

Patty turned 1!

Wow, so it has been a year since I gave birth to my little munchkin? This beautiful little world wonder is finally a year old, and we could not be any happier with the beautiful little girl she's growing up to be. Tantrums? What tantrums? I have not seen Patty throw a tantrum, or remember a single occasion where we had a struggle to make her eat. Let me quote what my mom says everyday, "Pinaka behave na bata sa buong mundo si Patty!". Sure she's uncomfortable with strangers, but at home she can last a day without crying. And that's just a normal "Patty" thing. Who wouldn't love this little creature?:)

On Oct. 12, 2014 the exact day of her 1st birthday, we celebrated this very special day with our loving family, and closest friends at Jollibee, Lipa Batangas. Just a small party of 80 closest family and friends celebrating our outmost joy for having Patty. My fiance continues to amaze me because he drove all the way from Manila straight from his 24 hour duty to Lipa and did his best to stay awake the whole day to maximize the little time he has with us. True enough, the best gift we can ever receive is the gift of time.   

Surprisingly, it was Jaggy who wanted to throw a party for Patty! I was so proud of Jaggy finally coming out of his kuripot self. hahaha Although, quite frankly speaking we didn't end up spending much on this party too. hehe 

EXPENSES:
Jollibee Package: 10k-ish?
Photographer: P1500
Loot bags: P700
Adorable tutu dress: C/O Lola Norrine :)

As you all know, Jaggy is the master crammer, and he plans everything and I say everything the last minute sometimes a few hours after the last minute. He started planning Patty's party in May of 2014!!! :))  So many changes with him since he became a father, and I couldn't be more proud. :) 

The party was well executed, and was downright entertaining! Thanks to Jollibee for pulling off an amazing party that suited our budget! :) I was a bit problematic at first since Jaggy provided a very minimal budget, but thank God for my cheapskate skills, I get a decent party, and Jaggy is just happy it didn't break the bank. Hmp! :)

It was just surreal to see two families join to celebrate and share the same happiness Jaggy and I have. Jaggy even had friends from Manila to share this momentous moment in our lives. I know Patty will not remember a moment in this party, but I don't think Jaggy, and I will forget that day. 4 years together, and we still enjoy many firsts in our lives. So excited to gather these people again on our big day, our wedding day! :)