Wedding without otd/coordinator :)

[m_lim]

^Poppers pala tawag don. yun na nga. LOL!

[katcarneo]

^^ Nyah. Coordinators or waiters nga dapat nagpa-pop ng poppers. Actually medyo mahirap yun i-pop minsan tapos meron pang hindi nagwowork.  Sa church we ask guests to gather round the door and wait for the couple to exit. Tapos we give them loose rose petals to shower the couple with. Yun nice siya sa pictures. Depende sa requests ng couple or parents, minsan nagsha-shower ng bigas.

[simplyme28]

^Poppers pala tawag don. yun na nga. LOL!

yeah.. poppers yun... dapat hindi kayo ang nagpop nun kasi super hassle. pag minalas ka pa hindi gagana.. 

[mistiqshannen]

tsaka usually lalake nagpopop.. and minsan pag di ka marunong gumamit palpak

[majorpain]

ang hirap magdecide... parang gusto ko ng coordinator na hindi. ctk kami church and reception. im wondering kung kakayanin talga ng walang otd. 

[shaynecacho]

sa mga B2B just like me, share ko lang my experience while preparing for our wedding next year (march 2012).. What i did was i started preparing 1 year ahead, at first promise hindi ko alam kung saan ko uumpisahan, kung venue ba,caterer etc ang una kong hahanapin.. we decided na march ang wedding from our original plan na Feb 08, 2012 kasi of course we need to consider yung mga family na uuwi from abroad lalo na kung importante talaga.. So unang ginawa ko was, i bought a notebook, listed all  the things that i want for our wedding and ano ba yung mga primary needs. Then nung natapos ko na yun, without deciding pa sa date, i started to search for coordinator kasi from abroad ako, though ako ang talagang tumatawag at nkikipag-usap sa suppliers, then next is look for venue, though the date is not final yet, get quotations from different suppliers, caterer, etc.. i compared the prices, [textspeak!] freebies, [textspeak!] food and of course  I reviewed feedbacks from previous wedding na sila [textspeak!] supplier, then nung we're decided na sa date, i choose na yung suppliers na gusto ko for the  venue and caterer, since this is a garden wedding hindi na ako nahirapan to look for a church na.. Nung nakapili na ako ng supplier lalo na yung coordinator, i contacted them, signed the contract and paid [textspeak!] downpayment, so minus 3 na ako agad sa what to do's ko.. since i have coordinator, venue and caterer na, kelangan ko pa ng invitations, photographer/videographer.. in short all my suppliers nakita ko lang through internet research and pag gusto ko yung supplier siyempre i need to make sure na hindi sila scam, then the coordinator pumapasok na dito, sila ..At least 5 months to go pa, i kumpleto na ng supplier, i have lists of songs na from prelude to reception, [textspeak!] reception program,[textspeak!] missallete, on going na yung pagpapatahi ng gowns, ang kulang na lang is [textspeak!] shoes ko, suit ni groom, then [textspeak!] ring, ginagawa pa kasi.. For now i have all the suppliers that i need. Here's the lists:

venue- nurture spa, tagaytay
caterer- josiah's catering
Photo and video- nice print photography
invitation- print divas
make-up- cheryl cabanos
lights- sound plus
giveaways- personalized.. since i am here in riyadh, i bought cute bottle and kukuha na lang ako ng red sand, put ribbon and ngorder ako ng gift tag sa print divas, then giveaways all set..
coordinator- boda buddies
Suit for groomsmen - Gardini fashion
Wedding gown- dito ko na ipapatahi sa riyadh, kasi fabric is much cheaper dito same with gowns for the parents and bridesmaids. Naghanap ako ng murang bilihan ng tela dito [textspeak!] tipong 150 riyals (1600 pesos) one roll ng chiffon and silk pero with good quality..
Rings- dito ko namin bibilhin
Shoes- december bibili na kami

Target date namin is december tapos na lahat.. waiting na lang for the date and coordination sa february.. Para hindi masyado stress sissies, kelangan mejo maaga talaga ang start ng planning lalo na sa mga working abroad na mga brides, kasi we need to communicate talaga most of the time sa mga suppliers and coordinator para kahit wala ka sa pilipinas, hands-on ka pa rin and very detailed..

hope it will help a little para sa mga kaparehas akong bride-to-be..

[piatos]

ang hirap magdecide... parang gusto ko ng coordinator na hindi. ctk kami church and reception. im wondering kung kakayanin talga ng walang otd. 

tingin ko naman kaya..dati naman walang coordinator tsaka sa church naman may usherette naman siguro...

[mistiqshannen]

tingin ko naman kaya..dati naman walang coordinator tsaka sa church naman may usherette naman siguro...

sis you have to ask the church if meron kasi sa lahat ng napuntahan namin kasal walang coordinator san agustin at manila cathedral lang meron and some churches the rest bahala kayo sa buhay nyo..

[anne08]

sis you have to ask the church if meron kasi sa lahat ng napuntahan namin kasal walang coordinator san agustin at manila cathedral lang meron and some churches the rest bahala kayo sa buhay nyo..

You can add NSDG and St. James The Great to that list.  In NSDG they assign 2 to 3 "manangs" / church volunteers every wedding.  One of them takes care of the readers, she checks the misalettes for the priest and the readers, the other 2 naman are in charge of the entourage line up.  So they can call out and check the line up.  If you don't have coordinators on your wedding you can ask the manangs assigned to help out, just prepare a small tip for them.  Kasi ako kahit coordinator ako at kami ng team ko ang gumagawa ng lahat, I still give them tip, para lang they will be nice to me and not pressure me na papilahin na ang lahat kasi si Father naghihintay na. 

In St. James naman, they have about 3 or 4 Mother Butlers who assist.  But then, it would be better pa din to assign someone to call out the names.  Kasi these Mother Butlers na assigned just remind you that it's time to line up, they check if everyone's complete na, they remind you of the time, etc.

[chelle_peachy0524]

ang hirap magdecide... parang gusto ko ng coordinator na hindi. ctk kami church and reception. im wondering kung kakayanin talga ng walang otd. 

should get 1 sis kasi mahirap pag wala talaga... me marerefer ako sau mura lang... me promo sila til the end of sept. 30% off

[christinep_111187]

Hi sisses, need help???
May alam bakyo na OTD na parang 2 lang? akse pag 4 nararamihan nako maxado.
Tapos sa reception naman syempre mag eentertain din naman mga guestes mom ko and mom ni h2b.

And sisses, may check list kayo ng wedding preps? meron ang send sa email kod ati jkaya lang di ko mahanap. pa PM please. thanks

[princessrio]

christinep   - i think talagang 4 ang standard ng coordinators. 1 will be with you sa hotel, 1 sa church, 2 will be sa reception. pag tapos mo sa hotel, 2 will be sa church, and still 2 sa reception. after church, 1 will accompany you kung may pictorial pa kayo, and the 3 will be at the reception sa receiving. kung lahat ng nasa church eh sabay sabay na darating sa reception, i don't think your moms will be able to accommodate them all. you don't want your moms to be checking your guests' seat numbers di ba?

majorpain - kaya naman ng walang coordinatory IF you planned your wedding long enough and if you truly have dependable people to help you... when i say dependable people, i mean people na kayang lumutas ng mga problems na maeencounter sa wedding day mo. hindi mo naman gugustuhin na ikaw ang star of the day eh ikaw rin ang the most stressed of the day di ba? 

[majorpain]

Pa send ng details sis. TY

should get 1 sis kasi mahirap pag wala talaga... me marerefer ako sau mura lang... me promo sila til the end of sept. 30% off

[majorpain]

Thanks sis piatos and sis princessrio ... actually next year pa naman ang wedding. dami ko lang nababasa na tips kaya nalilito na ako. hehe! i have friends who are willing to help kaso baka [textspeak!] naman sila magenjoy. anyways, sana makahanap ako na mura lang.. i still have 11 months.

[mistiqshannen]

You can add NSDG and St. James The Great to that list.  In NSDG they assign 2 to 3 "manangs" / church volunteers every wedding.  One of them takes care of the readers, she checks the misalettes for the priest and the readers, the other 2 naman are in charge of the entourage line up.  So they can call out and check the line up.  If you don't have coordinators on your wedding you can ask the manangs assigned to help out, just prepare a small tip for them.  Kasi ako kahit coordinator ako at kami ng team ko ang gumagawa ng lahat, I still give them tip, para lang they will be nice to me and not pressure me na papilahin na ang lahat kasi si Father naghihintay na. 

In St. James naman, they have about 3 or 4 Mother Butlers who assist.  But then, it would be better pa din to assign someone to call out the names.  Kasi these Mother Butlers na assigned just remind you that it's time to line up, they check if everyone's complete na, they remind you of the time, etc.

to add pala magallanes church meron din.. OC OC pa si ate na kuya hehe!

[mistiqshannen]

christinep   - i think talagang 4 ang standard ng coordinators. 1 will be with you sa hotel, 1 sa church, 2 will be sa reception. pag tapos mo sa hotel, 2 will be sa church, and still 2 sa reception. after church, 1 will accompany you kung may pictorial pa kayo, and the 3 will be at the reception sa receiving. kung lahat ng nasa church eh sabay sabay na darating sa reception, i don't think your moms will be able to accommodate them all. you don't want your moms to be checking your guests' seat numbers di ba?

I agree.. Mahirap kasi na 2 lang coordinator mo goodluck naman sa pagod nila takbo from one place to another..

What happens kasi usually on wedding day is atleast 1-2 coordinators comes to the hotel to assist you. Kami kasi we all come at the hotel (we are 5-6) what we do there? ang dami if iisipin.. Ok.. Me naka assisgn kasi sa bride and groom. Sila yun mag aasikaso sa mga concerns nyo if meron pa aside sa napagmeetingan nyo before. Yun naka assign ke bride will be the one na mag aassist also in dressing you up. Tapos sya na ang super assistant mo for the entire day.

then someone will get all the things na gagamitin sa church and reception and will leave 2 hrs before the church ceremony starts to prepare things.. Meron din mag aasikaso ng lunch ninyo. Taga kuha ng food sa lobby taga order at nag dadala ng food sa rooms and make sure your suppliers, entourage and relatives eats.

yun sa min since if ever 6 kami the 4 leaves na the 2 remains. Sila yun magmake sure you leave on time at di kayo magkakasalubong ni groom sa lobby. sila din magmamake sure yun bridal car mo nakapark na sa lobby. make sure nakasakay na sa sasakyan yun mga parents and whole entourage at a lot more.

While the other 2 goes at the church, the two naman nasa reception na. ano ba ginagawa nila dun?

sa church: coordinate with sacristan or manangs/manong if meron pero mostly sacristan lang. Inaayos yun missallete at make sure yun decor nyo OK na. They also calls yun florist mo ahead. to make sure nasa church na sila nag aayos na. They also wait for the guest. assist the entourage and distribute the flowers. have them lined-up 15 minutes before the ceremony starts. look for the readers and offerors to assist them saan sila uupo at when tatayo kapag offering na. inaayos yun offers sa offer table, nilalagay sa tamang lagayan ang mga candles and nakikipag coordinate when to start the marching. make sure si father nasa church na. make sure si choir/string ready na at coordinated yun mga songs to play.

Then as the ceremony starts.. yun 2 na nasa hotel nasa church na. bale 4 na sila. one will do the sitting of entourage as they reached the front area if walang manang, yun isa nasa likod nagpapa go sa marching, one will help you sa labas. tapos if go na sila din nagcloclose open ng door.

then pag ok na ceremony yun 2 aalis na to join the others sa reception.. maiwan yun dalawa kasi sila mag aasist sa mga gagawin pa sa church..

while nasa reception syempre yun nauna 2 will coordinate all details. meron nadin magtetest ng mga cds nyo makikipag usap sa sound system when to play ang mga songs sa program, makicoordinate sa emcee, sa head waiter and a lot more.. tapos usually 2 naka toka sa registration table as the guest arrives.. me taga assist sa loob for sitting the guest. meron didikit sa emcee for assistance. taga make sure pag lights off, off... make sure ok ang buffet at narerefill etc etc etc.. at meron din magpapakain sa inyo before the reception program starts..

at madami pang iba hehe

[christinep_111187]

PRINCESSRIO and mistiqshannen,

Thanks sa mga advised. Nagbook nako last saturday sa alpha events
Ok naman na. Thanks again!

[chubbycheeks17]

very informative, sis mistiqshannen. thanks!

kahit hindi ko pa sinasabi kay h2b + next year pa naman ang wedding or early 2013 (kapag di pa naayos lahat ng details kasi LDR), decided na ako to get a coordinator, kahit na OTD or maybe partial. gusto ko kasi chill lang ako sa wedding day 

[mistiqshannen]

sis chubbycheeks, get kahit OTD lang mahirap kasi talaga wala. If kaya mo naman yun bookings ng suppliers and detailing mas OK kasi atleast hands on ka sa wedding preps minsan lang to sa buhay kaya better enjoy the preps. Madami kadin kasi matutunan in preparing an event it will help you also pag kiddie party naman ang aasikasuhin mo later. Ako I had no idea on party preparations before but since naging hands on ako sa preps at naglalagi sa mga forums like dito at w@w nun it helped me a lot to venture to wedding coordination with some friends met din also sa w@w. Now hindi lang pang kasal pang kiddie party pa hehe..

Just enjoy the entire prep thing..

[chubbycheeks17]

yes, sis! thanks!

exciting talaga ang wedding preps. with forums like this, daming tips + mas madaling mag-network sa potential suppliers. defiitely, i'll get an OTD na lang, wag na partial. ayaw ko lang talaga ma-hassle sa wedding day.