Araceli “Lillie” Piccio is a nurse from Bacolod who is the first Filipina ever hired by the Royal Household. For eight years, she was a member of Lady Di’s household staff until Lady Di died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
“Miss Lillie”, as called by Lady Di, received an invitation to the Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Wedding. Columnist Ricky Lo confirmed this in an interview with Lillie’s sister Nimfa “Buddai” Piccio.
Aside from working under Lady Di’s household staff, Lillie was also reported to have been the nanny of Prince Harry and Prince William. A few months after Lady Di died, Lillie resigned from the Royal Household Staff and worked for another employer, Bryan Adams, for more than a year. Today she is with a different employer.
When Lillie left the Royal Household Staff, Prince William who was then turning 16 told Lillie, “When I get married, I will take you back.”
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Ricardo F. Lo. The Philippine Star. The princes' Pinay nanny invited to Royal wedding (Posted on March 7 2011) Retrieved on March 12, 2011 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=663857
March 29, 2011
March 25, 2011
McWeddings at McDonald’s
McDonald’s outlets in fast-paced Hong Kong are now offering a burgeoning new sideline:
Shirley Chang, the managing director of Hong Kong's McDonald's outlets, said "They date here, they grew their love here, so when they have this important day they want to come over here." McDonalds defends its concept as not tacky but instead fills a niche in Hong Kong, where most couples date in their fast food joints and the prices for typical weddings are high.
The McDonald's "Warm and sweet wedding package," at HK$9999 ($1282) a pop, includes wedding gifts, pink invitation cards emblazoned with golden arches, decor featuring the likes of Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar, and classic golden arches fare worth up to $385.
Additional items like a "white balloon" gown rental ($165), balloon corsage ($11), balloon wedding cake ($88), and a large pink McDonalds backdrop ($321) will cost extra.
Chang said that the world is changing, especially the younger generations. He said it was definitely the best value for money. "They're looking for out-of the-box thinking and ideas."
Two wedding parties have already confirmed for this year and 70 other couples are already talking to McDonalds for their wedding. McDonalds is hoping that this will reduce the economic burden for Chinese couples as traditional Chinese weddings and banquets are costly.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Reuters. McDonalds serves up McWeddings (Posted on Feb 15 2011) Retrieved on March 5 2011 from
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/304436/mcdonalds-serves-mcweddings
“McWeddings.”
The first wedding-related event since it was launched in January was an engagement party thrown by Kelvin, a young model, for his girlfriend, Ashley. It was held at a downtown McDonald’s close to the financial district on Valentine’s Day. The fast food joint was filled with pink balloons, a “cake” stacked from apple pies, and a pair of tiny souvenir M rings.
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| A McDonald's Store By Mckroes at en.wikipedia [CC-BY-SA-2.5-2.0-1.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0) from Wikimedia Commo |
Shirley Chang, the managing director of Hong Kong's McDonald's outlets, said "They date here, they grew their love here, so when they have this important day they want to come over here." McDonalds defends its concept as not tacky but instead fills a niche in Hong Kong, where most couples date in their fast food joints and the prices for typical weddings are high.
The McDonald's "Warm and sweet wedding package," at HK$9999 ($1282) a pop, includes wedding gifts, pink invitation cards emblazoned with golden arches, decor featuring the likes of Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar, and classic golden arches fare worth up to $385.
Additional items like a "white balloon" gown rental ($165), balloon corsage ($11), balloon wedding cake ($88), and a large pink McDonalds backdrop ($321) will cost extra.
Chang said that the world is changing, especially the younger generations. He said it was definitely the best value for money. "They're looking for out-of the-box thinking and ideas."
Two wedding parties have already confirmed for this year and 70 other couples are already talking to McDonalds for their wedding. McDonalds is hoping that this will reduce the economic burden for Chinese couples as traditional Chinese weddings and banquets are costly.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Reuters. McDonalds serves up McWeddings (Posted on Feb 15 2011) Retrieved on March 5 2011 from
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/304436/mcdonalds-serves-mcweddings
March 22, 2011
Beautiful Wedding Photos of John Estrada & Priscilla Meirelles
The love between beautiful showbiz couple John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles are truly evident in their wedding coverage done by Nice Print Photography. The couple had their beach wedding last February 26 at the Thunderbird Poro Point Resorts in Poro Point, La Union.
See their official wedding photos below:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=361195774008&aid=338834
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRrIkZtbspY
Royal Wedding Updates
What’s the latest on the Prince William and Kate Middleton wedding? Here’s the scoop!
The April 29 wedding invitations were already sent last February 17-18. Approximately 1800 invitations have been sent out and distributed by the Lord Chamberlain’s office.
The invitations to "the Marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, K.G. with Miss Catherine Middleton" state that those who will attend the 11 a.m. ceremony are expected to be in "uniform, morning coat or lounge suit."
Best Man and Maid of Honor are both the siblings of the couple, namely Prince Harry, the brother of Prince William, and Pippa, Middleton’s sister. Also, three different clergymen will be presiding over the ceremony: the Dean of Westminster for the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury for the vows, and the Bishop of London for the address.
Queen Elizabeth will host the reception at Buckingham Palace with the newly-married couple and their guests. Prince Charles on the other hand will give a private evening dinner and dancing at the Palace for the couple and their close family and friends.
The invitations to "the Marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, K.G. with Miss Catherine Middleton" state that those who will attend the 11 a.m. ceremony are expected to be in "uniform, morning coat or lounge suit."
Best Man and Maid of Honor are both the siblings of the couple, namely Prince Harry, the brother of Prince William, and Pippa, Middleton’s sister. Also, three different clergymen will be presiding over the ceremony: the Dean of Westminster for the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury for the vows, and the Bishop of London for the address.
Queen Elizabeth will host the reception at Buckingham Palace with the newly-married couple and their guests. Prince Charles on the other hand will give a private evening dinner and dancing at the Palace for the couple and their close family and friends.
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| Kate Middleton w/ Prince Harry By Nick Warner from Windsor, England [CC-BY-2.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons |
As the royal wedding fever heats up, the public is also getting to know more about the bride, Kate Middleton. Here’s the scoop on Kate:
- At 29, Kate’s going to be the oldest royal bride.
- She’s allergic to horses.
- The sheer dress she modeled in a fashion show while at St. Andrews will be worth $160,000 after she marries the prince.
- William and Kate are 12th cousins once removed. They are related but very distant relatives.
- She’s a tennis player.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Us Magazine. PIC: See Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wedding Invitation (Posted on Feb 21 2011) Retrieved on Feb 21 2011 from http://omg.yahoo.com/news/photo-see-prince-william-and-kate-middletons-wedding-invitation/56819?nc
Sarah Bernard. The Thread Star Style and Celebrity Trends. 5 things you don't know about Kate Middleton (Posted on Feb 21 2011) Retrieved on Feb 21 2011 from http://shine.yahoo.com/event/the-thread/5-things-you-dont-know-about-kate-middleton-2451935/
March 15, 2011
Weddings: Online and Offline
Millions of people around the world are now into massive multiplayer online games or MMOGs such as the World of Warcraft (WoW) and Ragnarok Online. As the numbers of players grew, players become romantically involved and the MMOGs developed to keep things interesting for them. Lo and behold, online weddings of players came to be!
Couples who are both into MMOGs can choose to get married both in the virtual world and the real world. Couples can invite guests (with a sense of humor and who share the couples’ passion for online games) to their "virtual wedding".
Aside from having guests, there are also wedding venues, flowers, wedding rings and even wedding packages to purchase in the game. Sony’s MMO “Everquest” introduced a wedding package purchasable with real money that includes a private wedding chapel that can fit 99 guests, magic wedding rings, virtual wedding cake and customizable flowers.
An online blog entitled “MMO Couples: a remarkable way of finding love” shares an online
and offline love story that remained strong despite challenges. She dropped everything and went to live with her Night Elf Hunter.
On the other hand, couple Jef and Jin Yoon remarried in World of Warcraft through their alter egos Akma and Aquma. One of the perks of online wedding? Guests who weren’t able to witness their real life wedding got to share the couple’s happiness through online instead.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Mike Smith. From vow to WoW: Getting hitched in online games. (Posted on Jan. 31, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 3, 2011 from
http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/350-from-vow-to-wow-getting-hitched-in-online-games
“Gabigirl”. Mmo couples: a remarkable way of finding love. “Head-over-Heels”, a Ragnarok Online Love Story (Posted on Aug. 3, 2010) Retrieved on Feb. 3, 2011 from
http://mmocouples.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/head-over-heels-a-ragnarok-online-love-story/
Couples who are both into MMOGs can choose to get married both in the virtual world and the real world. Couples can invite guests (with a sense of humor and who share the couples’ passion for online games) to their "virtual wedding".
Aside from having guests, there are also wedding venues, flowers, wedding rings and even wedding packages to purchase in the game. Sony’s MMO “Everquest” introduced a wedding package purchasable with real money that includes a private wedding chapel that can fit 99 guests, magic wedding rings, virtual wedding cake and customizable flowers.
An online blog entitled “MMO Couples: a remarkable way of finding love” shares an online
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| MMOG screenshot "Strange Love" from online blog MMO Couples |
On the other hand, couple Jef and Jin Yoon remarried in World of Warcraft through their alter egos Akma and Aquma. One of the perks of online wedding? Guests who weren’t able to witness their real life wedding got to share the couple’s happiness through online instead.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Mike Smith. From vow to WoW: Getting hitched in online games. (Posted on Jan. 31, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 3, 2011 from
http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/350-from-vow-to-wow-getting-hitched-in-online-games
“Gabigirl”. Mmo couples: a remarkable way of finding love. “Head-over-Heels”, a Ragnarok Online Love Story (Posted on Aug. 3, 2010) Retrieved on Feb. 3, 2011 from
http://mmocouples.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/head-over-heels-a-ragnarok-online-love-story/
March 11, 2011
Ding Dong Dantes’ Secret Marriage Proposal?
Ding Dong Dantes and Marian Rivera are one of the most famous showbiz couples today. As Valentines Day came and went, the people had speculations on the status of the two.
Speculations started when a columnist spotted the couple’s sweetness at a birthday party. The columnist also noticed Marian wearing a ring that she was reportedly hiding from the press. Marian explained to the media that the ring she was wearing was not an engagement ring, but a ring bought by her. Ding Dong also explained that Marian collected rings.
Ding Dong also denied the engagement controversy and said that they were still enjoying their time as a couple and that there is a right time for everything. He said that they had no future marriage plans yet.
The couple reportedly spent their days together before Valentines Day in Hong Kong. They were scheduled to be in Hong Kong from February 11 to February 14. But after leaving on the 11th, the couple immediately went back to the Philippines on the 12th for Party Pilipinas. Marian made a special guest appearance at Lovi Poe’s birthday special in Party Pilipinas thus needing to come home early.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Walden Sadiri. Manila Bulletin. Ding Dong Dantes: No Marriage Proposal this Valentine (Posted on Feb. 13, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 17, 2011 from http://www.gmanews.tv/story/213060/pep-dingdong-and-marian-deny-engagement-rumors
Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP: Ding Dong and Marian deny engagement (Posted on Feb. 15, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 17, 2011 from http://www.gmanews.tv/story/213060/pep-dingdong-and-marian-deny-engagement-rumors
March 8, 2011
Wet and Romantic: Underwater Wedding in Hundred Islands Park
Mike Sision, Alaminos Tourism Officer, said that the couple really wanted an underwater wedding but it was only now that they were able to make arrangements for it. They renewed their vows while fulfilling their dream wedding underwater. Mayor Hernani Braganza of Alaminos City, Pangasinan officiated the wedding ceremony with eight licensed scuba divers to witness the event.
Alaminos City also invites other couples who would want to have an underwater wedding to arrange it with the Alaminos Tourism Office. The important requirement is that the couple knows how to scuba dive.
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Liezl Basa Iñigo. Manila Bulletin. Couple to wed underwater in Hundred Islands Park (posted on Feb. 12, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 17, 2011 from
http://mb.pressmart.com/manilabulletin/PUBLICATIONS/MANILABULLETIN/MB/2011/02/13/ArticleHtmls/Couple-to-wed-underwater-in-Hundred-Islands-Park-13022011018011.shtml?Mode=1
March 4, 2011
Wedding Entourage of John Estrada - Priscilla Meirelles Nuptials
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| Engagement Photo by Nice Print Photo |
The celebration was held starting February 25, Friday at the said resort. On the 1st day, there was a golf tournament for the men and a spa party for the ladies at 11 a.m. Wedding rehearsal was also held on the same day at 6 p.m. and the rehearsal dinner party at 7 p.m.
Some of the prominent members of the entourage were Manuel Pangilinan, Governon Chavit Singson, Dr. Vicky Belo, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Kris Aquino, Ogie Alcasid, Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, Gabby Concepcion, Randy Santiago and Ai-Ai delas Alas.
ABS-CBN has been reported to have exclusive rights to cover the event.
The official list of the wedding entourage are as follows:
The Principal Sponsors:
Mr. Manuel Pangilinan and Mrs. Kitchie Benedicto-Paulino
Gov. Luis Chavit Singson and Dr. Vicky Belo
Mr. Ben Chan and Mrs. Julie Torres
Atty. Ray Espinosa and Ms. Maria Cecilia Soriano
Mr. Noel Gonzales and Mrs. Genilda Furigay
Mr. Johnny Manahan and Mrs. Maria Socorro Vidanes
Mr. Randolph Luis Ortiz and Ms. Maria Elena Nuñez
Mr. Ernest Escaler and Ms. Cristinelli Fermin
Mr. Eduardo Quides and Mrs. Amelia Quides
Atty. Alfonso Reyno Jr. and Mrs. Vivian Dudgeon
Mr. Vicente del Rosario and Mrs. Lily Monteverde
Dr. Jun Berberrabe and Dr. Vivian Sarabia
Matrons of Honor:
Mrs. Lucy Marie Torres Gomez
Mrs. Marvie Young-Lim.
Junior Best Man:
Juan Antonio Immanuel Estrada
Groomsmen:
Mr. Ogie Alcasid
Mr. Luis Claudio de Almeida Jr.
Mr. Leo Angelo Bote
Mr. Albert Patrick Deen
Mr. Jose Ma. Gayoso
Mr. Sherwin Hing
Mr. Hubert Lim
Atty. Alfonso Reyno III
Mr. Jay Wambangco
Bridesmaids:
Ms. Czarinah Isabella Estrada
Ms. Talita de Aquino
Ms. Ginger Conejero
Ms. Tatiana Amorin
Ms. Sandra Inez Seifert
Ms. Michaela Aryanna Estrada
Ms. Ariana Maria Barouck
Ms. Stephanie Maria Danielle Estrada
Ms. Moanna Sarann Luu
Candle Sponsors:
Mr. Andres Jose Yllana
Mrs. Victoria Lorna Fernandez.
Veil Sponsors:
Mr. Gabby Concepcion
Mrs. Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan
Cord Sponsors:
Mr. Randy Gerard Santiago
Ms. Ai-ai de Las Alas
Ring Bearer:
Zach Rashaud Bederi
Bible Reader:
Ms. Kris Aquino
Bible Bearer:
Ryan Mario Lim
Coin Bearer:
Ramon Angelo Nuñez
Flower Girls:
Ceana Lee
Carolina Cecilia Ong
Sofia Gabrielle Go
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
Starmometer: Your total entertainment blog. John Estrada-Priscilla Meirelles Wedding Entourage (Posted on Feb. 13, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 22, 2011 from
http://www.starmometer.com/2011/02/13/john-estrada-priscilla-meirelles-wedding-entourage/
Dolly Carvajal. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Missing from the entourage (Posted on Feb. 21, 2011) Retrieved on Feb. 22, 2011 from
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20110221-321484/Missing-from-the-entourage
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