A Marriage Proposal at the Before I Do 12th Wedding and Debuts Fair

If you want to book wedding suppliers at discounted rates, brides and grooms should go to bridal fairs such as the recently held Before I Do 12th Weddings and Debuts Fair at the Megatrade Hall 3 SM Megamall. Over 3,400 brides and grooms made it the grand event and met 95 wedding suppliers who charmed their hearts with great wedding promos and discounts.

But who would have thought that among the 3,400 people who visited the event, there was one romantic guy planning to propose to his girl at the bridal fair's stage itself. This romantic guy touched base with the bridal fair's organizers months before the event to orchestrate his most awaited proposal. He was set to propose when the bridal fair's band, ALT, played their theme song "You and Me". Originally, he was supposed to surprise his girl by singing along with the band but his nerves got the best of him and he went straight to proposing. After going down on one knee and presenting the engagement ring, he heard the best answer he will ever hear in his life - a resounding "yes!"

A Marriage Proposal at the Before I Do 12th Weddings and Debuts Fair

Other highlights of the Before I Do 12th Weddings and Debuts Fair was the awarding ceremonies where Wingdingz Invitations won as Top Booker (41 declared bookings) and Eulogio Melgar III from Pangasinan won a 3 Days 2 Nights stay at Hotel Vida.

If you missed the exciting event, VRC Creative Events brings you the Before I Do 13th Weddings and Debuts Fair on November 23-25, 2012 at the Megatrade Hall 3 SM Megamall. Aside from bringing together the best Philippine wedding suppliers in one roof, the event will also have an onsite booker raffle and of course, freebies and discounts from your favorite wedding suppliers!

Can't wait? Register now at http://www.facebook.com/B4.IDO. See you there!

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Romance in NAIA for only P5,096

While the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was once named one of the worst airports in the world, Manila’s infamous airport may have found a completely different and redeeming reputation. Some see NAIA in such a gruesome description, but some couples actually find it a romantic place to profess their love in.

NAIA has been receiving many requests for wedding and prenuptial shoots with at least two to four inquiries and requests in a month. Ayra Noveno, public relations assistant of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) media affairs division explains that the airport is fast becoming a top venue for taking engagement shoots and wedding proposals.

Jun Raymundo, 30 is but one of the many men who carried out an elaborate wedding proposal in the NAIA Airport to his girlfriend, Mutya Araja, 28. Raymundo, a porter at the NAIA Terminal 1 asked his friends and neighbors to wear t-shirts that spelled out the words, “I love you, Mutya”. The proposal was also accompanied by the grandest gesture of a big streamer saying “Mutya Araja, will you marry me?”

Video of Jun's Proposal to Mutya in NAIA

MIAA charges a minimal fee of P5,096 for the use of the venue. Novena explains that this minimal fee includes two hours of filming for the use of the venue and security passes for all those involved in the proposal or photo shoot.

Connie Bungag, head of the MIAA public affairs office, explains that the airport is something that probably reminds couples of where it all started. Some consider having their romantic moments here because this where they work, as with many cases with flight attendants. For some, however, the airport is a symbol for the couples’ love for travel.

Bungag added that more couples request to use the more controversial yet spacious and better-equipped Terminal 3 for their prenuptial shoots. But apart from engagement shoots and marriage proposals, the NAIA terminals are also used for on-location filming.

The international spy thriller movie "The Bourse Legacy” which shot many scenes in Manila’s most populated areas, also shot a few scenes at the NAIA Terminal 3. Local TV shows and movies, music videos and advertisements also use the airport for various shootings.

Bungag further explains that such requests are still subject to evaluation and assessment by the MIAA management. There are also guidelines to be implemented when such requires are granted. For example, these activities must only be allowed in non-operating areas inside the terminal as to not affect normal airport operations or inconvenience passengers.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Santos, Tina. G. “Romancing Naia at P5,096 a pop.” Inquirer News. Posted on June 24, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2012 from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/217595/romancing-naia-at-p5096-a-pop

Miley Cyrus engaged to Aussie Actor Liam Hemsworth

Hollywood celebrity Miley Cyrus is engaged to her Australian actor boyfriend Liam Hemsworth. The on-and-off couple of three years met when they co-starred in the movie “The Last Song” in 2009.

“I’m so happy to be engaged and look forward to a lifetime of happiness with Liam,” Cyrus told People magazine in a recent statement. Hemsworth equally ecstatic said, “Thank you for all the support. We are both very happy”.

With a 3.5-carat diamond ring, Hemsworth proposed to Cyrus last May 31, despite rumors that circulated that they were engaged since March of early this year.  According to Los Angeles based jewelry shop, Neil Lane Jewelry, the ring is carved with a diamond floral motif in an art nouveau pattern. The center stone is also said to date back since the late 19^th century. Hemsworth shared that the contemporary design of the engagement ring is based on vintage aesthetics. “The light flashes and sparkles no matter where she moves her hand.” says groom-to-be.

Cyrus, known to be very vocal on the social networking site Twitter, expressed her gratitude to her supporters. “Thank you for all the love today :)” she tweeted. She followed her statement by saying “I’m happy to share this news with you all. I feel like all my dreams are coming true. Life is beautiful.”

Miley Cyrus' Twitter Account

Cyrus is currently working on a new album while Hemsworth is filming in New Orleans for his upcoming movie “Empire State”. The Hollywood actor is also expected to co-star in a movie with Harrison Ford before starting to film the next “Hunger Games” installment.

Although Cyrus is just 19 years old, her father, Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is thrilled with the news. Miley’s dad tweeted, “All I ever hoped for as a daddy was to see my kids reach their dreams”. He followed by saying “To find happiness, peace of mind... and someday know... true love.”

Miley Cyrus’ ticket to stardom started when she starred on the Disney TV series, “Hannah Montana”. Soon after, she launched her recording career and sold out venues all over the world. She also appeared in several movies since.

An Australian native-born, 22-year old Hemsworth started acting in high school as he followed the footsteps of his brothers Chris and Luke. But it was his role as Gale Hawthorne in the “Hunger Games” released last year that brought him to worldwide fame.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

CNN Wire Staff. “Miley Cyrus engaged to ‘Hunger Games’ star. CNN. Posted on June 6, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2012 from http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/06/showbiz/miley-cyrus-engaged/index.html

France-Presse, Agence. “Aussie actor Hemsworth engaged to Miley Cyrus.” Inquirer. Posted on June 7, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2012 from http://entertainment.inquirer.net/44181/aussie-actor-hemsworth-engaged-to-miley-cyrus

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Hollywood Celeb Drew Barrymore Marries Will Kopelman

Photo of happily married Drew Barrymore
in People magazine cover

Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore tied the knot with her art consultant fiancé, Will Kopelman in a small and private ceremony held in Barrymore’s Montecito, California estate. The intimate gathering was attended by close family and friends including some Hollywood stars the child star grew up with.

The heavily pregnant Barrymore walked down the aisle in a stunning Chanel gown, where Kopelman's father used to be the company’s former CEO. Barrymore was largely seen on red carpets with a growing baby bump even months before the wedding. The garden-inspired wedding was officiated by a rabbi close to the Kopelman family. Vintage lace, pink flowers, and green garlands were the wedding motif.

Close celebrity friends of Barrymore who were in attendance included Jimmy Fallon, Busy Philips, Reese Witherspoon, Jim Roth and Cameron Diaz who was said to be one of Barrymore’s bridesmaids. The wedding was said to be planned by the same wedding planners of Reese Witherspoon’s wedding held the previous year.

Barrymore has long been in the spotlight being born into a legendary Hollywood family. She starred in her first film when she was just six years old. By 14, she had already written her autobiography after already two stints in rehab.

Being in the public eye for almost 37 years, Barrymore knows more than anyone that keeping mum on the most important aspects of her personal life is the way to go. Barrymore and Kopelman revealed very little about their relationship which started more than a year ago.  Snapshots of the couple can largely be seen but never have they publicly revealed anything about their life as a couple. Barrymore has also not revealed how far along she is with her first child.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

McLaughlin, Eric. “Drew Barrymore’s Quiet Wedding”. ABC News. Posted June 4, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012 from http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/inside-drew-barrymores-quiet-wedding/story?id=16491328#.T87qurAjGSp

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Facebook Founder Changes his Status to ‘Married’

Screenshot of Mark Zuckerberg FB Account

Facebook co-founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg marries his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in an intimate backyard wedding with close family and friends last May 19, 2012. The nuptials were announced through Zuckerberg’s status update on the popular social networking website. The billionaire’s status change was accompanied by a photo of the beaming newlywed in their wedding attire. Soon after, more than a million “fans” liked Zuckerberg’s status.

The ever casual Zuckerberg wore a dark blue suit and tie while his bride wore a simple white sleeveless wedding dress with lace overlay designed by Claire Pettibone. The couple secretly planned their wedding for four months. As a result, guests were pleasantly surprised as they thought that they were there to celebrate the recent graduation of Priscilla from medical school.

Wedding Photo of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

The Facebook CEO designed a simple ruby wedding ring for his bride as guests ate food from a few of the couple’s favorite restaurants. For dessert, guests munched on mouse-shaped chocolate that the couple ate on their first date together more than nine years ago.

The couple met while studying in Harvard University where Zuckerberg started Facebook inside his dorm room before dropping out of the Ivy League School. Chan however, went on to finish medical school at the University of California in San Francisco. The couple shares a home together in Palo Alto with their adopted Hungarian sheepdog, Beast.

The wedding took place a day after Facebook’s initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Zuckerberg’s shares amount to almost $20 billion as he retains major voting control over the company.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
“Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg marries one day after $104bn IPO”. The Telegraph. Posted May 20, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012 from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/9277711/Facebook-founder-Mark-Zuckerberg-marries-one-day-after-104bn-IPO.html

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Prince William and Wife Kate Mark First Anniversary

Prince William and Kate at Sandringham - Christmas Day 2011
Photo from geograph.org.uk

Last April 29 marked the first wedding anniversary for Prince William and his wife Catherine Middleton. The coupled spent their anniversary in private by hanging out with their friends, which was a far cry from the wedding they had in Westminster Abbey. British newspapers praised the couple for reviving public interest in the monarchy.

Catherine, better known as Kate, has appeared to become a fashion trendsetter even appearing in Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people. “Kate the Great wins us over,” The Sunday Times said while the Sunday Telegraph said of the royal family. “It’s only been 12 months and already we wonder: how did they ever manage without her?”

After the couple’s honeymoon in Seychelles, they toured Canada and California and made many public appearances in Britain. They are also expected to make even more open appearances for the London Olympics and Queen Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee in June.

 Earlier this year, Prince William spent six weeks in the Falkland Islands where he became a search and rescue pilot. This however, angered Argentina who claims the islands to be their own.

There has been much talk on whether the couple will produce a royal heir soon. Both however have decided not to rush into such matters, so fans would have to make do with the couple’s new cocker spaniel puppy named Lupo.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:
France-Pesse, Agence. “Britain’s William and Kate mark first anniversary”. Inquirer News. Posted on April 29, 2012. Retrieved May 3, 2012 from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/184493/britains-william-and-kate-mark-first-anniversary

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Wedding Gown Train Breaks World Record

A 17 year-old model wore a record breaking wedding dress train of 1.85 miles long last March 20, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania. Made by the Andree salon, a fashion label in Bucharest, the wedding gown took 100 days, 10 seamstresses and roughly $7,300 to complete. It then surpassed the previous Guinness World Record made by the Netherlands which was about 1.55 miles long.



The dress was made from 15,420 feet of Italian taffeta, 18 feet of French lace and 147 feet of lining all stitched together. Adding to the project are 150 spools of thread and almost 2,000 sewing needles in order to finish this marvel of a creation.

The model, Ema Dumitrescu, then rode a hot air balloon to let the whole city see its extravagance. It was also the only practical method of transportation. The floating runway show was held to show off the train that was said to promote this year’s wedding fair held in Bucharest. From the air, people clearly saw that the train stretched across the entire city centre of Bucharest.

The victory was triumphantly sweet in light of the feud between the Dutch and the Romanians. The Dutch leaders apparently campaigned to keep Romania out of European Union’s visa-free travel zone. "If the Netherlands does not allow us into Europe, we'll take them out of the world records book," says Alin Caraman, an organizer of the wedding gown’s big debut.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

McLaughlin, Eric. “1.85-Mile Wedding Gown Train Break World Record”. ABC News. Posted on March 21, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012 from http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/1-85-mile-wedding-gown-train-breaks-world-140820226--abc-news.html

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Finally engaged

Angelina Jolie - Brad Pitt's lifelike wax figures
in Madame Tussauds, London.
Photo from Fotopedia.com

Cynthia Pett-Dante, Brad Pitt’s manager, confirmed on USA TODAY that Pitt and Jolie are indeed engaged. “It is a promise for the future, and their kids are very happy,” says Pett-Dante. She also confirmed that Brad was the one who designed the engagement ring.

The unmarried megastar couple already has six children, three biological children (Vivienne, Knox and Shiloh) and three adopted children (Maddox, Pax, and Zahara). If they seal the deal, this would be Pitt’s second marriage and Jolie’s third. Brad was formerly married to Hollywood actress, Jennifer Aniston. Reports speculated that the former couple split due to Pitt falling in love with Jolie during the filming of their 2005 movie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Jolie has had two ex-husbands, namely Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton who are both actors as well.

Robert Procop, a jewellery designer in Beverly Hills, helped Brad design the ring after a year-long collaboration. He said that Brad wanted the engagement ring to be perfect which is why he oversaw every aspect of it - from choosing the finest quality of diamond  possible to cutting it perfectly to fit Angelina’s finger.

The couple insisted for a very long time that they would not marry until the US allowed all couples to marry. Unfortunately, Brad’s representative was not able to come up with an immediate answer to the query. Pitt’s manager also stated that there is no date set at this time.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Thompson, Arienne, Barker, Olivia and Puente, Maria. “Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie engaged”. USA Today. Posted on April 13, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2012 from http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/story/2012-04-13/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-engaged/54261354/1

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Archbishop Tagle Criticizes Couples with Wedding Gimmicks

From CBCP News

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle urged the faithful to avoid practices that depart from sacred rites. Tagle reiterated that many Filipino Catholics have been treating the sacraments as no longer celebrations of faith.  The deeper spiritual meaning of wedding rituals and events has been lost.

“Sometimes the faith is the last thing we focus on in the sacraments. The sacraments sometimes become mere social events or just cultural tradition with faith being the last thing we consider,” Archbishop Tagle said during the Manila Archdiocesan General Pastoral Assembly last March 3 at the Paco Catholic School Auditorium in Manila.

Tagle slammed couples who insisted on incorporating “gimmicks, paborloloy and ka-ek-ekan” in their church wedding to make the ceremony more dramatic. But Tagle managed to lighten his discerning sermon by injecting bits of stand-up comedy, drawing laughs from the crowd.

Archbishop Tagle recalled how he once received a letter from a couple asking permission if their dog can serve as the ring bearer for their wedding. He then questioned what the dog had to do with faith and what has become of marriage nowadays.

The Manila Archbishop also once reminded a bride about the dress code inside the Church, to which the bride retorted, “Why does the Church still interfere with that? You are not the one who’s going to pay for my gown”. He explained to the crowd that what you are wearing and the symbols you use should speak of your faith.

But the best punch line came when he shared how he once attended a wedding ceremony that was delayed for 45 minutes. When he questioned the groom why they were behind schedule, the wedding planner remarked that the butterflies that were supposed to be released while the bride walked down the aisle were not delivered on time.

Archbishop Tagle mentioned these to challenge the faithful in line with the upcoming observance of the Year of Faith in October.

“This is one great challenge for us during this Year of Faith. Our liturgy and sacraments, sadly, sometimes are no longer a celebration of faith. Sometimes faith is the last thing that is being given attention to when it comes to the sacraments,” he said.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Tubeza, Philip C. “Archbishop Tagle urges removal of frivolities from weddings, other rites”. Inquirer News. Posted on March 4, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012 from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/155603/manila-archbishop-urges-removal-of-frivolities-from-weddings-other-rites

Twitter Saves A Couple's Wedding

Couple Lauren Lane and Daniel Welch have been looking forward to their wedding day when  something horrible happened to them weeks before their special day – their wedding venue went bankrupt.

The couple had already shelled out £4,500 for their  wedding venue Chewton Place in Kyensham, UK. Their initial deposit included the cost of the ceremony and dinner reception for 150 guests.

With thousands of pounds worth of savings lost, the bride-to-be made an appeal to Twitter. With a desperate plea for help, Lauren tweeted "Help needed with aspects of our wedding after venue goes bust with 6 weeks to go and with our £4.5k!"

Her bridesmaids and friends all took part in the campaign by tweeting the same message. When celebrities Davina McCall and Dannii Minogue retweeted the same post to their thousands of followers, flocks of wedding suppliers were more than willing to help the engaged couple out.

The tweet that saved a wedding. Photo from SWNS.com

The childhood sweethearts were overwhelmed by the offers they received such as wedding clothes, a pair of gold wedding bands, jewelry and a three-tiered chocolate cake. A make-up artist, a wedding photographer, and a new wedding planner were also willing to offer their services for free or at a reduced rate.

Thanks to the power of Twitter, Lauren and Daniel were able to push through their wedding. Aside from suppliers from the wedding industry, well-wishers helped made their day special. The couple received an estimated £10,000 worth of freebies, thanks to Twitter followers.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Whitelocks, Sadie. “The wedding Tweeting saved: Couple’s big day rescued by £10,000 celebrity Twitter appeal.” Mail Online. Posted on March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2012 from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2108634/Couples-wedding-saved-raising-10-000-following-celebrity-Twitter-appeal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Vera Wang Launches Wedding App

Wedding gown designer to the stars Vera Wang launched a new app to help engaged couples plan their wedding. The new app for IPad, IPhone and iPod Touch is called Vera Wang on Weddings and contains everything a couple will need to help plan their special day.

Screenshot of Vera Wang on Weddings App from verawang.com

The Vera Wang on Weddings app encourages couples to find their own style and theme for their wedding by providing images of wedding dresses, wedding stationeries, bridesmaid dresses, table settings, floral bouquets, jewelry and even wedding favors. There are over 1,000 images from the app library with snapshots from real weddings to look at. People who download the app will also be happy to know that they have an option to save their favorite images as well.

There are also over 100 articles related to wedding planning. Aside from inspirations for a dream wedding, the app also allows couples to keep track of meeting with wedding suppliers, come up with the final count of guest lists, and take note of RSVPs.

Vera Wang has designed many gowns for celebrities and prominent people around world and has finally decided to compile her immense knowledge and experience with weddings. “I would like a bride to take this app as a suggestion, as encouragement to find out who she really wants to be and how she wants to get married. I hope that what I do … makes this job just a little more pleasurable and a little bit easier for the bride.” Wang says.

The app is free to download now but beginning March 1, 2012, those interested in downloading the app will have to buy it for $9.99.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Anderson, Peter. “Vera Wang wedding app launched to help brides and groom plan the day”. Wedding News. Posted on February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012 from http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/?p=2804

"Vera Wang on Weddings". Verawang.com. 

Caloocan City attempts Guinness Record for Largest Mass Wedding

Caloocan City made an attempt to bag a “Guinness Book of World Records” for hosting the largest mass wedding or “Kasalang Bayan” last February 12. The mass wedding has been part of the on-going project of Mayor Enrico “Recom” Echiverri since the year he entered office in 2004.

Caloocan's "Kasalang Bayan 2012".
Wedding Photo from caloocancity.gov.ph

A total of 1,510 couples exchanged vows in holy matrimony at the Glorietta Park in Tala. The event is also part of the city’s 50^th foundation anniversary held February 16.

The youngest couple at the mass wedding in Caloocan was 19-year old Boots Evasco and 18-year old Leshei Valenzuela. The oldest pair who took part in the same event was Godofredo delos Santos at 77 years old and Marcelina Jumbang at 75.

Mayor Echiverri believes that the attempt for a place in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records will not only bring honor to Caloocan City but to the entire country as well.

The Civil Registry Department of Caloocan City shouldered the wedding expenses of all the couples who joined the mass wedding including their registry fees. The mass wedding was solemnized by Echiverri himself while several other Caloocan City officials served as sponsors for the newlyweds.

Officiating civil ceremonies is not new for Mayor Echiverri as he has been doing this since he became mayor of Caloocan. It was only this year however that he made an attempt to seal a spot in the prestigious Guinness Records.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Botial, Jerry. “Caloocan wants record for largest mass wedding”. Philippine Star. Posted on February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=65&articleid=777249

Love is in the SEA Air!

According to regional digital media planner, Effective Measure, Southeast Asia is teeming with love couples!

Their recent Internet demographics study showed "73.1 million Internet users, representing 49.2% of the SEA online population, are either married or in a live-in relationship in the month ending January 2012." While Malaysia has the largest market share of married or lived-in relationships at 53%, Philippines has the lowest share of divorced or separated couples at 1%.

For those with no Valentine date yet, you might want to set your sights on Vietnam as they have the highest percentage of available men and women at 67.4%. But in case you're a Filipino and want to love your own, worry not, Philippines rank 2nd at 59.4%.

See below the summary of Effective Measure's study:

Market Share of Couples per Country Month Ending January 2012 Source: Effective Measure
SEA Countries	Couples - Married or De Facto	Single	Other - Divorced or Separated
Indonesia	52.4%	45.8%	1.7%
Malaysia	53.0%	44.7%	2.2%
Philippines	39.5%	59.4%	1.0%
Thailand	50.0%	45.6%	4.2%
Vietnam	30.7%	67.4%	1.8%

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Effective Measure. "Loved Up: South East Asia's Digital Landscape Awash With Couples." Released February 13, 2012.

Roman-Shalani: A Modern Wedding Rich in Filipino Tradition

Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad and Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo sealed their union with a kiss at the St. Benedict Church of Ayala Westgrove Alabang in Sta. Rosa, Laguna last January 22, 2012.

All 500 seats of the Church turned their attention to Shalani as she walked down the aisle in a simple yet elegant white off-shoulder wedding gown by Inno Sotto. Shalani’s well-proportioned figure made her look effortlessly stunning in her Kate Middleton-inspired bridal gown with lace bodice and a skirt made of 17 layers of soft tulle. The groom on the other hand kept it classy and simple with a midnight-blue tuxedo, a white shirt, and a silver bow tie by Hugo Boss.

The bride was given away by her mother Evelyn Soledad Yumol and her close uncle, Mon Soledad who looked after Shalani when she was young in the absence of her mother. Shalani was born out of wedlock and only met her real father last year.

The simple and solemn Romulo-Soledad wedding ceremony started at sunset and lasted over an hour. There were 22 principal sponsors coming from both business and political sectors. What stole the show, however, were the 21 flower girls that all refused to walk down the aisle without their nannies by their sides.

The wedding reception followed at the Nuvali Evolving Center Dockside which is just a stone’s throw away from the Church. Guests indulged in sumptuous dishes prepared by caterer Florabel Co including Angus Rib-eye Beef, Chicken Binakol Soup, Smoked Salmon and Romaine Lettuce Salad with Quezo de Bola Cheesecake and Suman Latik with Batangas Chocolate for dessert. Apparently, the couple wanted to inject a Filipiniana theme to the wedding especially with choices for the menu. Both Shalani and Roman are fond of tapsilog which explained their selection of Angus beef.

Soledad especially requested for dirty ice cream to be included in the menu. A sorbetero with a traditional ice cream cart proved to be a big hit among the guests. Famous wedding cake makers Penk Ching and Shen Ratilla made a multi-layered wedding cake just for the couple with lace décor inspired by the bride’s wedding dress.

Those close to the couple all wished them a great life together as husband and wife. Groom’s side Lupe Romulo even shared her hope for the couple to have lots of kids. Both being public servants, the coupled requested their guests to donate to the Tropical Storm Sendong victims in lieue of wedding gifts. For the couple’s giveaways, half of the wedding guests went home with St. Benedict medallions while the other half pieces of dark chocolates packaged in small bags made exclusively for the special event.

Posted By: Diane Dominique Ting

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

Vergara, Alex and Cruz, Marinel R. “Sunset Wedding for Roman, Shalani.” Philippine Daily Inquirer. Posted on January 23, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012 from http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/32025/sunset-wedding-for-roman-shalani

Vergara, Alex. “Roman-Shalani: This early, the wedding of the year.” Philippine Daily Inquirer. Posted on January 29, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012 from http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/32729/roman-shalani-this-early-the-wedding-of-the-year

Kasal.com Real Weddings: A Royal-Like Wedding

Last Christmas, we created a Christmas Wishing Board in Kasal.com for our dear subscribers and followers. One of them posted the ff. wish: 

"I have two wishes this christmas: we've recently got married this nov. so my wish is to be pregnant the soonest :)i pray that God will bless us with a healthy child! :) and second, I wish that my royal theme wedding will be featured in any reputable wedding site :)"

While we can only help pray for her first wish, the second we are more than glad to fulfill. Hope you'll enjoy reading her story :) 

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A Royal-Like Wedding
Mark Ace Mangilit - Gilsie Savedia Wedding
By Diane Dominique Ting

Not so many months away, the eyes of the world turned to London when Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton finally tied the knot. Now since the royal couple apparently forgot to invite some of their Filipino counterparts, Gilsie Savedia and Mark Ace Mangilit decided to make a royal wedding on their own.

Wedding Couple Mark and Gilsie.

Every detail of the royal wedding was top-secret and the media was going gaga over the what-was and what-was not in the wedding. But when a beaming Kate stepped out of her carriage for the whole world to see, everyone simply agreed that the anticipation was worth the wait. Soon-to-be brides and young little girls then had a glimpse of what it would take to marry a true to life Prince. Gilsie was but one of millions of girls gushing on their TV screens when a fairytale-like story became a reality. But in Gilsie’s reality, she had already found her prince. 

Read Mark Ace Mangilit - Gilsie Savedia Wedding....

Auspicious Wedding Dates for 2012

Gong Xi Fa Cai! As the Chinese New Year celebration was concluded, people from all walks of life were eager to hear what the Feng Shui experts had to say about their luck for the year 2012.

The period from January 23, 2012 to February 9, 2013 is known to be the “Year of the Dragon”. Dragons ultimately symbolize power, success, and good fortune. So just as married couples are rushing to give birth to Dragon babies, soon-to-wed couples are trying to set their wedding dates within the Dragon year.

Date selection based to the Chinese almanac Tung Shu are widely followed by many soon-to-wed couples as they have been known to bring good luck to the newlyweds. Tung Shu is a compilation of Chinese astrology and calendar studies gathered through thousands of years. These auspicious wedding dates then help couples choose a good wedding date in hopes of a happy and fruitful marriage.

Here are the auspicious wedding dates gathered from three different sources for the Year of the Dragon:

Jan – 5, 10, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22, 24, 31
Feb – 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 16, 21, 25
March – 5, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
April – 3, 6, 11, 12, 15, 23, 27
May – 5, 7, 9, 12, 18, 19, 24, 27, 31
June – 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 27, 28, 30  
July – 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 31
Aug – 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 23, 25, 31
Sep – 3, 5, 8, 13, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30
Oct – 2, 9, 12, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Nov – 2, 5, 11, 17, 23, 25, 26, 29
Dec – 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 18, 21, 30

However, it is important to know that these dates are generic in nature. This means that date selection may still differ depending on the birth dates of the couple. In addition to dates, auspicious hours can be chosen as well.

There is also a lot more to choosing the dates for weddings which may need the advice of a Feng Shui expert. However, auspicious dates should be used in a rational matter as being too superstitious about it won’t do anyone any good.
 
Posted By: Diane Dominique Ting
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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

“Auspicious Wedding Dates for 2012.” Pure Classical Feng Shui. Posted on November 8, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2012 from http://www.pureclassicalfengshui.com/?p=1070

“Auspicious Wedding Dates 2012.” Singapore Grooms. Posted on March, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2012 from http://www.singaporegrooms.com/auspicious-wedding-dates-2012/

“Auspicious Marriage Dates in 2012 – Year of the Dragon.” My Marriage Website. Posted on December 29, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2012 from http://mymarriagewebsite.com/?p=311

Shalani Soledad-Roman Romulo Wedding Set this January 22

Local TV Host and Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Soledad Pasig is all set to wed Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo this January 22.

Councilor Shalani Soledad. Photo from Flickr.com

Some have already tagged the upcoming union as "2012 Wedding of the Year." But according to the couple, they only want a quiet, simple wedding as they chose to donate their wedding budget to the victims of Typhoon Sendong.

Some published details about the Roman-Shalani wedding:

- They will tie the knot in St. Benedict's Church in Silang, Cavite.
- They are looking at holding their wedding reception beside the man-made lake in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

- Their wedding motifs will be green and violet, Rep. Roman's favorite colors. 

- Inno Sotto will design Shalani's wedding gown - simple, made of lace, without embroidery or embellishment.

- The couple's sponsors are Sen. Ping Lacson, Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, and TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan.
- They are planning to go to Amanpulo, Palawan for their honeymoon.

They first met in June last year and announced the engagement 3 months after. It is a whirlwind romance. But Shalani (turning 32 this April) and Rep. Roman (aged 44) are mature enough and has been through relationships to be able to discern and decide.

The two also share many similarities - from being both shy and quiet to their dedication to public service. As Shalani shared, one cannot set standards in falling in love, it just happens. And whether it's fate or good luck, she found in Rep. Roman Romulo the man she would like to spend the rest of her life with.

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Kasal.com thanks the following source for this article:

"Shalani, Roman, nagtipid sa kasal para kay 'Sendong'." ABS-CBN News. Posted on Jan. 3, 2012. Retrieved Jan. 6, 2012 from
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/01/03/12/shalani-wedding-solon-downgraded-due-sendong

Caruncho, Eric S. "Shalani Soledad and Roman Romulo: Love, Actually." Philippine Daily Inquirer. Posted on Dec. 3, 2011. Retrieved Jan. 6, 2012 from http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/25525/shalani-soledad-and-roman-romulo-