Designer: Juana Martín
Ornamental comb: Dublos (web)

Wedding date: August 2008
Wedding Place: Church, Cordoba – Spain.
Wedding bouquet : Rosmelia (one big rose)
 

Bride: Ana, Spain

My dress: “My dress was a custom design by Spanish designer Juana Martín. I wanted an original dress, not feeling like it was a costume, I wanted it to be “very mine”. The base of the dress was a silk “mikado”; the bolero jacket was made with a handcrafted lace, same as in the front part of the dress. The shoes were similar to sandals, made with the same lace as the bolero. With regard to jewelry, I was wearing the engagement ring, a simple one, and the Dublos nacre comb.“

Designer: Manuel Mota
Shoes: Luxax (web)
Headband: Las coronas by Mary Beth McGowan (web)
Mantilla/veil: Mantillas Españolas

Wedding date: June 2009
Wedding Place: Church/Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Toledo.
Wedding bouquet : White roses
Soprano: Reyes Moraleda (web)


Bride: Sara, Spain

My dress: “For that special day, I chose a beatiful design of Manuel Mota. The veil (mantilla) was difficult to find, because I wanted one with enough contrast with the dress. The headband was also difficult to find, we wanted the same color of the ribbons of the dress, something comfy and at the same time it had to be able to hold the veil. I bought this second hand earrings at an antique shop, they are Elizabethan. About the shoes, elegant and simple, they were perfect to give all the attention to the dress.“

Wedding date: 2006
Wedding Place: Wedding was at Santuario de San Antonio and Manila Peninsula Hotel, both at Makati City, Philippines
Wedding bouquet: Mixture of white flowers

Bride: Kathlynn, The Philippines
Blog: All things NYC

My dress: “I’ve always wanted to have my gown custom-made.  I wanted it to be unique and very specific to my tastes.  And besides, having the gown made in Manila would be more cost efficient than buying a designer wedding gown.  I also wanted my gown to be halter and to have lace.  The rest I left with the designer.  I was so pleased with the results!  The details are amazing… the embelished lace, the two-toned gown, the silk flowers at the back and the floral lace racerback that crawls up the neck.  I definitely felt most beautiful on my wedding day!”

Designer: Cecilio Abad (web)
Shoes: Cecilio Abad
Headpiece: Cecilio Abad
Veil: Cecilio Abad
Earrings and Bracelet: Her mom’s

Wedding date: January 2009
Wedding Place: Catholic church wedding at Nuestra Señora de Gracia.
Wedding bouquet :  White tulips (Full Circle Events & Blooms)
Photographer: Nelwin Uy

Bride: Catherine Magsaysay-Reyes, The Philippines
Blog: J & Cat

My dress: “The first time I stumbled upon Cecilio Abad, I instantly fell in love with his works! Every gown he creates for his brides is unique. He is very down to earth and so approachable. So he asked me what gown would I like. I showed him some samples from his site that I liked then he sketched (take note, he used a ballpen) the gown he envisioned for me. He made me a sweetheart gown in twisted ruching chiffon top, lace bodice and japanese cocoon skirt. He added a detachable halter as accent at the request of my hubby =) He definitely made me a princess for a day!”

Designer: Veluz
Shoes: Niko of Veluz
Earrings: Her mom’s
Headpiece: Veluz

Wedding date: December 2008
Wedding Place: Catholic church (Manila Cathedral – The Philippines)
Wedding bouquet : Fuchsia pink tulips with swarovski crystal, stems accented with beads and eucalyptus.


Bride: Lorna, Singapore
Blog: Introspection

My dress: “I only had one supplier in mind who will make my bridal gown. It’s Veluz. I love her gowns. I like the intricacies and her signature back accents (ribbons, flowers, etc). When you see a Veluz gown, you’ll easily identify it. She never duplicates the same exact gown. Ms. Veluz did the sketch and I like it instantly. I didn’t negotiate the rate and I didn’t even ask design revision whatsoever. I wanted to have a long train. I wanted to feel like a princess even for a day. Then the train Ms Veluz made for me was simply stunning. It was longer than I expected . I heard it was the first time that Ms Veluz made a 3-layered train. And the first that she put a couple’s logo on the train. During our first meeting, Jody showed Ms Veluz our logo and Ms Veluz liked it, took a copy and put it on the train. I so love it.”

Designer: Debbie Co
Shoes: Metallic sling backs from Kate Spade
Headpiece: “That flower actually came from one of the table arrangements! It totally slipped my mind that I would need something on my hair so I told our wedding coordinator, Peaches Go-Tiu, to just get something from one of the arrangements in the ballroom! This is what she picked out and it turned out so great!”
Veil: “Debbie Co also took care of my veil (with a spray of crystal beading).”

Wedding date: July 2008
Wedding Place: Church wedding at Mary the Queen Parish.
Wedding bouquet : Pink peonies


Bride: Christine Dychiao, The Philippines
Blog: Manila fashion observer

My dress: “My taste is very simple, and I wanted something classic and elegant. I also wanted a dress that I can wear even after our wedding. When I saw a white Grecian style Marchesa gown in InStyle Weddings, I knew that was THE dress. So I asked my friend/designer to make something similar for me!”

Designer: Wendy’s Bridal

Wedding date: June 2001
Wedding Place: Catholic church
Wedding bouquet : Light pink roses


Bride: MJ, South Korea

My dress: ” About my white dress, I bought it at Wendy’s Bridal Gallerie in Columbus Ohio. I tried 4~5 different ones in the store and all customers (who I didn’t know) in the store thumbed-up when I tried that dress. I also liked the simple design and its slim waist line, but in the actual wedding where no fancy lights were allowed (it was a strict church), it could have been better if there were some accessories or less ’simpler’.”

Designer: Oleg Cassini
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Earrings: Tiffany&co
Tiara: Swarovski crystal

Wedding date: May 2007
Wedding Place: Church
Wedding bouquet : White roses


Bride: Erika, USA
Blog: Fashion Chalet

My dress: “I chose this dress because I always envisioned for my Wedding dress to be something out of a storybook fairytale. I have always loved the sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and tulle skirt. I wanted to feel like a modern day Princess, something elegant yet classic. The intricate beading throughout and the big tulle skirt sold me! Oleg Cassini had all of this in her dress. It was the second one that I tried on and I am so happy I found it. The one I wore was the last one in my size and then the style was discontinued. I still have her, my special dress, in my Wardrobe tucked away in her garment bag. I remember trying it on every night in my room before my wedding day!”

Designer: Jesús Peiró
Shoes: Massimo Dutti
Earrings: Carrera y Carrera

Wedding date: September 2008
Wedding Place: Church/Country state in the outskirts of Madrid
Wedding bouquet : White roses


Bride: Cristina. R., Spain

My dress: “I began looking for a one-of-a-kind dress, but after trying on several that looked like “costumes” on me, I chose to look for a dress that would simply make me look great. The earrings… I chose the earrings before I chose the groom, after falling in love with them when I saw them in 2004 in a magazine. About the shoes, I was looking for something that I could use also in other occasions after the wedding. For the dance, I used espadrilles of Cristina Castañer.”

Designer: Esther Rodriguez (web)
Wedding date: March 2002
Wedding Place: Church
Wedding bouquet : Calla lily


Bride: Maria A. P., Spain

My dress: “I was looking for something simple and trying to avoid princess-style dresses. I couldn’t find what I wanted until I saw this Emanuel Ungaro dress and fall in love with it! I did my version of the dress, and I know… is very princess style!”