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Search For the Make-Up Artist

Booking the right hair and makeup artist (HMUA) is the most crucial thing for a bride same goes with picking the right designer. It’s a make or break in your big day.

There are lots of makeup artist, some of which are wannabes which you hopefully don’t end up with. The old saying goes “To see is to believe”, that’s why trial make-up is strictly recommended. You only get it for FREE on wedding trade shows.

I got my first make-up trial at Theme’s and Motif’s grand wedding bazaar in SMX MOA. Makeup Artist, Ria de Guzman. She has a great wedding and debut portfolio. However, the makeup I got from her didn’t match the look I am expecting to achieve. It was a little bit heavy especially on the eyebrows almost covering up my natural look.

Btw, my sister got her make up too. She loved the curls by Ria’s hairdo artist. However, she also found her makeup heavy.

I also tried attending Bridal Book’s Blush event held in Robinsons Magnolia last 12^th of July 2014. It was attended by 13 makeup artists and some suppliers like Skinny Juicery and Triumph.

My ultimate objective is to book an HMUA who has sense of chemistry with me and can make me beautiful on my W-day. I tried arranging free trial makeup with the makeup artist but as early as 11am they already got a long queue.

My sister got her trial makeup by Bianca Uy while I got Makeup by Gold (Ms. Gold Sergio-Magtoto). Ms. Gold was so bubbly and animated while she performs her makeup artistry. When it was my turn, the first thing she asked me is what part of my face I wanted to emphasize. I just told her, I wanted it to be light and simple, I don’t want heavy eyebrows.

My sister - Makeup by Bianca Uy

I love the way she explains the makeup she's applying on my face as she tells about herself on the side. I got to know her during the process. She used to be in the corporate world as Marketing Head of local whitening brand and her husband on the other hand holds a big position in one of the top insurance company, pretty amazing huh? I guess the love for art brought her to being a professional makeup artist which is cool.

I felt the chemistry so I booked her on the spot plus she’s so accommodating and nice. My “future” in-laws and mom would surely like her.

I managed to take a few pictures of myself while still wearing Gold’s makeup. Photos were taken by my sister.

I booked for Gold. I got my wedding make-up package at Php15,000 it includes air brush makeup for the bride, groom and 2 Ladies. Php2,000 for the additional heads.

Wedding Themes and Mood Board

Aloha! One of the best parts of planning a wedding is picking your chosen theme and color pallets. Right now I’m torn between the three: rustic, shabby chic and whimsical.

The theme likely represents the couple’s personality. In our case, my fiancé and I are more of the nature-loving type so we’re picking the “rustic”.

Rustic theme is a combination of garden and vintage styling. For the embellishments, you creatively use mason jars, laces and burlap. It requires fewer flowers, more on the green like combination of million stars, hyacinth and a touch of pastel colored flowers.

On the other hand, “Shabby Chic” can go along with rustic theme. It’s more of an on-trend vintage feel. I’m picturing a chic and homey-feel in the reception by combining white, tiffany blue, peach and olive green.

I’m also more on the girly type. I’m eyeing the whimsical theme. Since, we’re going for Josiah’s Catering luckily they have ready centerpiece mock-up for this peg.

DIY and Handmade Event Stylist

To make your wedding more personalize try some DIY or Handmade event stylist. There are a couple of young suppliers which I met during wedding bazaars I went to.

If you want to go to shabby chic from rustic you may want to check out the following handmade suppliers:

{etc} Handmade Goodness

If you are familiar with Vatel Manila, they have a team that specializes in hand-made items. {etc} Handmade Goodness is Vatel Manila’s craft arm they hand-made Boutonnières for the male members of the entourage, Ring & Coin Pillow & Bible Bands and Customized Bouquets (paper / fabric / felt).


Customized Boutonnieres

If you want to go out from traditional fresh flowers Bouquets, {etc} Handmade Etc. make customized bouquets out of paper, fabric and felt depends on your peg:

Contact: etchandmadegoodness@gmail.com
Website: {etc} Handmade Goodness Facebook
For the rates, they haven’t given me their reply yet.

Made by Lai

If you’re more into the rustic feel, “Made by Lai” is one of the great choices. She does handcrafted invitation, event styling and handmade details.


Rustic Invitation (Price ranges from Php150 - 165)


Registration Booth


Homey Theme Event Styling including the Couple's Sofa

What I love with Made by Lai is her monogram and modern lettering designs. Plus, among the suppliers I have contacted she’s one of the most accommodating.

Estimates for the event styling is PhP70,000 (includes backdrop set-up, handmade details, use of props and Registration styling). This estimate is based on 200 guests (18 guest tables and 2 VIP table). Invitation Suite on the other hand (5 paged custom designed suite) Php160.

Website: Made by Lai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeByLai
Email: madebylai@gmail.com

Cheri Handicrafts

I came across Cheri Handicrafts by searching the web. I’m not sure if they do event styling, haven’t seen it in their portfolio yet.

Anime inspired Boutonnieres

Website: Cheri Handicrafts Facebook Site
Contact No: +632 553-5790

Something Pretty Manila

Apart from styling your actual wedding date, Something Pretty Manila offers thematic pre-nup photo-shoot styling. Most of their designs are homey and chic and you can expect a lot of props!