Diverse Wedding Suppliers Showcased Products and Services at Midtown Bridal Fair

Soon-to-wed couples from the Metro found a wide array of wedding products and services during the Wedding Ensemble: The Midtown Bridal Fair held at the Midtown Atrium of Robinson’s Place Manila from April 23 – 25, 2009.

Wedding Ensemble, managed by Philtrade Exhibits and produced by Jishan Productions, showcased the products and services of some of the best local wedding suppliers in Manila and nearby provinces. The activity area was decorated by premier flower and event stylist Mr. Henry Pascual.

Ms. Minda Carpio, Robinsons Land Corporation Vice President for Lease; Mr. Ervin Wu, Property Director of Robinsons Malls; Ms. Baby Villegas, Manila International Relations officer; Congressman Amado Bagatsing, Fifth District of Manila Representative; Congresswoman Rissa Hontiveros – Baraquiel, Akbayan Partylist Representative; Ms. Hazelyn Santos, Bodyshot 2008 Grand Prize winner; Mr. Jishan Ahammed, Jishan Productions head, and actress Mrs. Lani Mercado – Revilla, wife of Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. graced the opening ceremony, held on the first day of the wedding fair and exhibit.

During the event, the latest bridal collections of local bridal couturiers Serge Jimenez, Mel Meer of Bergamo, Jonathan Pagaduan, Dennis Cabalinan of Designers Studio, and Ivan Dela Cruz were showcased on the runway. Mr. Glenn del Rosario of De Lofer did a bridal make up demo. The last day of the event was highlighted by the unveiling of the latest summer and fall jewelry couture collection of Sapphire Princess. Wedding event venue Patio Victoria won the Best Booth Award.

Wedding Ensemble: The Midtown Bridal Fair is supported by the Department of Tourism, Robinsons Place Manila, The Philippine Star, Philippine Graphic, Business Mirror, MOD Magazine, Tamayo’s Catering, and Kasal.com.

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Wedding Ensemble: The Midtown Bridal Fair List of Exhibitors

Beauty and Fitness: Fitness Centers and Gyms
Fitness First

Beauty and Fitness: Hair and Make-up Services
De Lofer

Cakes and Desserts: Cakes
Celebration Cakes
Hearts and Bells Cake Artistry

Catering
Amie’s Catering
Arabama Catering
Lina Vitan Catering
Robert Camba Catering
Splendid Forestent Catering
Tamayo’s Catering
Queensland Catering

Design and Couture: Bridal Fashion
Delby Bragais of North Road
Designers Studio (Dennis Cabalinan)
Edwin Tan
Ines Juni
Ivan Dela Cruz
Jonathan Pagaduan
Pepsi Herera
Puey Quiñones
Serge Jimenez
The Dream Maker (Bill Calubaquib)

Design and Couture: Men’s Attire
Bergamo

Flowers and Event Styling
Flowers and Design Station
Henry Pascual
Pops & Petals

Jewelry
Sapphire Princess

Music and Entertainment: Hosts
Christine Carlos

Music and Entertainment: Musicians
Holly Angel Paraiso (harpist)
Manna Duo
Ronald Castillo (pianist)

Photo and Video
BA Studio
Boquiren Photography
Eros Portraits
Joel Mendez Photography
Louie Allan Photography
Louie Reformado Photography
Santos Portraits

Reception: Alternative Venue
Club Astoria
Club Ultima / Crown Regency

Reception: Resorts
357 Boracay
Puerto del Sol

Reception: Restaurants
Ilustrado Restaurant
Patio Victoria

Souvenirs
Exclusive Souvenirs
Crystallized Souvenir

Special Effects
Acclaim (Live Butterfly)

Transport
Don Robert’s Bridal Car

Wedding Resources
Kasal.com – the essential Filipino wedding guide

Other Exhibitors
K’s Closet
Kimura Chaves Ent.
Mod Magazine
Monte Ville