sis
aug23mky I'm a malate bride din, and sayang talaga hindi na available yung date niyo sa kanila... Malate church is one of my favorite suppliers..

as in! for the following reasons:
1. very comprehensive yung seminars nila.. kahit half day lang (2 weekends) marami akong natutunan talaga...
2. They let us check our marriage contract para ireview kung may mga maling info
3. they provide a wedding kit that includes a) 3 modules of mass with a variety of readings, b) guide for the bride & groom, c) do's & dont's, d) guide for the best man & MOH, e) seat plan and order of procession, f) song list for those availing of the pianist/ soloist, g) summary of all items you need for your wedding
4. super nice ng mga pari - even if hindi sila pinoy or hindi namin ka close, we felt that the homily was just right on. Very touching, inspiring... After our mass, the priest went down to congratulate our parents and PS, and nakipag kwentuhan pa sa mga sisters ko..

5. The only church where you have an option to do your vows/ or the entire nuptial rites na nakaharap sa tao, instead na sa pari... that way, your guests are one with you when you do your vows,
6. They don't require misalettes... so less gastos.. kasi when you choose the module for your mass, they have a power point na for that, and all responses will be shown sa screen.

7. pinaka gusto ko sa lahat - BIBO ang mga sakristan! para silang coordinators.. sila yung parang mga manangs sa ibang church - pero hindi sila masungit katulad nga mga manangs, at madali silang kausap.. yung SS, readers, bride & groom need not worry about their parts kasi naka-alalay lage ang mga sakristan.. I didn't have a coordinator during my wedding, but they took care of all church matters...
8. Mahaba ang aisle -- so kung gusto niyo ng drama, eto na! hehe

9. No pressure na mag offer ng anything.. kahit flowers.. just host and wine na provided na nila...
I'm just happy I got married in Malate.. Now that I'm coordinating weddings na rin, pag malate wedding kami, relax talaga sa church.. Alam mo kasing may mga tutulong sa yo na hindi ka- ippressure..
