Our First Bridal Fair + Breaking Dawn

Last week due to my health condition, the soon to be ex-bf and I cancelled our Friday movie date and our scheduled ocular visit on Saturday on my hometown. I have to accept it last week is not just for me. :(

 Well this week was a very productive and a memorable week. We have our first bridal experience yesterday and our first food tasting just a while ago.

Before I Do Bridal Fair 13th Edition was a trade fair organized by VRC Creative Events held on November 23-25 at the Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall.

 

Results of a bridal fair? Voluminous flyers, supplier cards and vendor packages. The soon to be ex-bf and I were overwhelmed with all the documents given to us. It's a good thing we were not in a hurry to book any supplier since we have yet to set our wedding date, church and reception. 

Majority of the exhibitors were photo and video suppliers, florist, lights and sound provider, creator of wedding invites and wedding ring vendors.

I think there were only two caterers in the bridal fair. I was expecting to meet more caterers in the fair because for me this is a major consideration in a wedding, next to the wedding church and wedding reception. In a more positive side, it might be that the food suppliers I was looking forward to meet in the event have an event to cover so they weren't able to join the trade. 

Aside from this, I wasn't able to see any of my shortlisted photo and video suppliers. Again, maybe the suppliers I was referring to have to cover an event so they were not present in the trade fair.

Overall, it was a great experience. I was very happy to observe the soon to be ex-bf listening attentively on the supplier's explanation of their package details and prices. I also appreciate the support I am getting from him whenever I want to try something new.

It was a really a very productive Saturday! Aside from attending our very first bridal fair, we have also watched the final episode of The Breaking Dawn. I can't be thankful enough to God for giving me a partner in life but also a movie buddy in one. :)

 

The Very First Ocular Visit

Our first ocular visit at Our Lady of Abandoned Church and Kapitan Moy at San Roque, Marikina occurred three weeks ago though I was not able to write the details right away. I have to admit it, writing or blogging is not an easy task. I have many attempts to blog on a regular basis but I have failed on all those undertakings. 

When I have told the soon to be ex-bf that I am again starting a blog, he told me that I am just good at the start but  failed to blog continuously. Yes, I came to realized that this is one of my greatest weakness - doing something good at first but while the time pass by because of the lack of determination I always fail to finish the task on hand. Unfinished scrapbook of high school memories, not being able to finish reading the Harry Potter series and other books too many to mention, failed attempt to exercise on a daily basis, unsuccessful try on reading the Bible everyday, and not being able to write or blog on a regular basis.

I know I have to change this "ningas-kugon" attitude. I have to be determined and committed to finish the tasks I have started. Ayaw ko na ng magaling lang ako sa umpisa lang! 

Apology for not being able to write the content according to the post title. I was actually able to write some details on my post "Exploring for the Perfect Church". But it took me several hours to finish that article so I was not able to write another one on that same day. Indeed, blogging is never an easy task. I really admire bloggers who can regularly update and post on their sites. I know it will be a long way to go before I can be able to maintain a blog on a regular basis but at least I'm trying. (Hehe!)

Why the Sudden MIA?

Its been almost two weeks since I have last updated this blog. Why the sudden MIA as in Missing in Action.

Last week was not a very good week for me. I felt ill, weak and helpless due to my health condition. I felt pain in my tummy for three days and it had caused me sleepless nights. Like the majority, going to the hospital for check up is my last option, I will only be pushed to visit the place if the pain is really unbearable. In order to ease the gas pain in my tummy, I drank Sprite - a colorless lemon-limed flavored, caffeine-free softdrink in the morning and afternoon on a Friday, two weeks ago. I even bought Aceite de Manzanilla and Buscopan in order to feel better. I wanted to get well not because I can't stand the pain but because the soon to be ex-bf and I will be watching the last episode of Breaking Dawn later that night.

My tummy felt better after drinking another Sprite in the afternoon but I started to burp endlessly. I also shivered because of coldness embarking inside my body. In order to lessen the chill I felt, I drank a cup of coffee and sipped a bowl of noodles. I still felt the coldness and the burping does not seem to stop and I started to vomit. I threw up all the food I ingested but to my surprised the vomit contained blood.

I immediately asked the permission of my immediate superior to allow me to time out in the office earlier than the official business closing hour. Anyway, it was just fifteen minutes before the end of our office hour. I felt scared as I did not understand what was happening to my body, I have no choice but to proceed to the nearby hospital. I sent a text message to the soon to be ex-bf and told him to follow me at TMC Emergency Department.

We have waited several hours of laboratory tests  and procedures for the results. Another ailment came up: acute PYELONEPHRITIS is the name. It is an ascending urinary tract infection that has reached the pelvis of the kidney. Cotrimoxazole allergy, PCOS and now pyelonephritis.

I am very thankful to my soon to be ex-bf because he took care of me and make me felt loved. I owe it not only for myself but to the soon to be ex-bf to take good care of myself. It made me realized that one year from today, I will not only take care of myself alone. I have to take care of my husband and the family we are going to create. 

Exploring for the Perfect Wedding Chuch

One of the most important aspect of tying the knot for Catholics is finding the perfect wedding church. It will be the place of the ceremony, a place where your promises for infinity with each other will be witnessed by the most important people on your lives - your parents, your family and your closest  friends. But more importantly, it is a place where the two individual become one in the eyes of our Creator.

"But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. (Mark 10:6-9) 

The soon to be ex-bf even before our engagement wanted us to get married on Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Pasig City. It is the place where he first heard my "i love you", it is where he got my "yes" way back year 2003. No doubt, the cathedral is very beautiful and picturesque. My worry is that since there are  a handful establishments within the jurisdiction of the parish, it can be too crowded that might lose the solemnity of the wedding ceremony.

We want a church that is within our hometown, either Pasig or Marikina . Love your own ang peg namin dito (love your own is our peg here). We also want a church near the reception venue in order for a lesser commute activities for us and for our guests. It should have ample parking space to accommodate our visitor's vehicles.  We have no complicated preference on the wedding church, we just want the basics because no matter how grand or simple the wedding ceremony place will be, what is more important is God's blessing on your marriage. 

Yesterday, we have visited Our Lady of Abandoned Church at  San Roque, Marikina, our very first ocular visit for our wedding preps. Indeed it is one of the most affordable wedding church in Metro, for Php1,000 you can already reserve your preferred date. This is deductible from the total wedding fee of Php6,500 (2012 rates) which already includes priest, lector, commentator, ushers&seminar fees with mass, carpet, tulle, candles, chandeliers, choir (for wedding mass), use of electricity and registration fee (marriage contract). Flower arrangement is not included in the fee so we have to consider the additional peso we will spend if we choose the church for our wedding ceremony.

Criteria 1: Within our hometown - Checked! 

Criteria 2: Near the reception venue  - If we will opt for Kapitan Moy to be our reception venue then the church pass the second criteria.

Criteria 3: Ample parking space - Checked!

What are my reservations on choosing OLA? And I said that we just want the basics (Hehe!). It is not air-conditioned so depending on how hot the weather will be on the wedding day, it can be uncomfortable not only for us but also for our guests.  The church is only covered by grilled wall and side doors is not closed during the wedding ceremony that can affect the solemnity of the ceremony. They have no standard wedding booklets and the priest will just be the one to guide you throughout the ceremony though you can customized your own misalletes upon approval of the officiating priest (approval is within the week of your wedding) which might caused the ceremony to be unorganized. The church have a very long aisle (Yes, I have hesitations on marching in a long aisle) that can prolong the nervousness of the bride , yes myself. 

We have yet to visit Sta. Clare de Montefalco in Caniogan, Pasig before we can have a comprehensive comparison of the two. Hope we can finally decide for the church before the year ends. 

Headache and Heart-melt of a Wedding Budget

Doing a wedding budget is very crucial in a wedding preparation specially couple with tight budget. Your budget should have an ART - Attainable, Realistic and Time framed. Attainable in the sense that you and your partner can achieve the total amount you have budgeted in each wedding categories. Realistic means that you have the ability and commitment to meet your budgeted amount for the wedding. Time framed  means your target budget can be met before your big day.

Almost all of the bride out there are having headache setting their wedding budget. Well, I am no exception here. Yesterday I championed the budget preparation for our wedding. Indeed, my head ached but did you know that my heart melted also? Yes! It's all because of my heart melter - my soon to be ex-bf. Why?

The soon to be ex-bf is busy playing online game on his personal computer while the bride of the gaming lover is hooked on her notebook to finish the wedding budget.

Bride of a Gaming Lover: I am doing our wedding budget. I think I can finish this in a week's time.

Gaming Lover: Remember, you have to be beautiful that day.

Bride of a Gaming Lover: Why? (As if she didn't know why, hehe!)

Gaming Lover: Because it's your big day!

I love my soon to be ex-bf, it's his unique way of saying that I should not stressed myself on the wedding preparations.

After some time, soon to be ex-bf asked the status of the budget. I told him that I am just doing the template and I don't think I can finish it that night. But soon to be ex-bf insisted that I should peg an amount already so we will know the estimate we are going to spend on the wedding. In fairness, I have accomplished the wedding budget in less than an hour, thanks to my one month research and blog hopping on wedding sites. 

 Does our wedding budget have an ART?

           Bride of a Gaming Lover: How much do you pledge to save in one cut off?

After the soon too be ex-bf told told an X amount, I have created another sheet for our proposed savings. Our proposed savings is just half of our budgeted amount. Oh my, can we push through the wedding next year?

  Bride of a Gaming Lover: Our proposed savings is just half of our wedding budget?        Can we push it through next year? Or we will wait another year so we can achieve the total budget?

  Gaming Lover: Another year again? Let's finish it. 

Bride of a Gaming Lover: What do you mean, let's finish it huh? 

Gaming Lover: That event. That wedding. Let's push it through next year. NGAYON KA MAGPAKAPOSITIVE! ( Now is the time that you should use your positive thoughts)

It hit me. I always boast my being optimistic to my soon to be ex-bf. But now that we are planning our big day, I am having negative thoughts if we will be able to reach our wedding budget. Soon to be ex-bf is right, we can push it through, we will be married next year, 2013. There's no turning back, no holding back.

Yes, our wedding budget have an ART. We can achieve it (ATTAINABLE), we are committed to achieve it (REALISTIC) and we can meet it before our wedding day (TIME FRAMED). So God help us. :)

How to start your wedding preparations?

It's been a month since we officially started our wedding preparations. So what we are up to? We have not met any prospected suppliers yet. We have not visited churches or reception venues yet. Does this mean we are not moving forward?

Just like any big projects, it all start with research. The whole month of October is dedicated to research, reading, blog hopping about wedding ideas and inspirations. If you are a bride or have been a bride, I know you will  agree with me when I say that browsing the net all about wedding is addicting. There are many nice inspirations in the net that you can't resist to read until wee hours of the morning.

Researching can take so much of your time if you have no identified lists of what you want to find out. Blog hopping will kill your time without you realizing it because you will find so many wedding visions you want to incorporate on your own wedding. 

Aside from burying myself on wedding blog hopping, I have collected price quotes from various suppliers specifically reception venues, caterers and photo and video services. We will be needing this on our budget setting preparations. 

It's now November, while it is very inspiring to endlessly read wedding articles and blogs, we should put back our mind to reality in order to come up with wedding essentials and what not. Our project for this month is to set the budget and prepare a timeline of events until the wedding day. While the original wedding month is on June next year, soon to be ex-bf and I decided to move it on November. It will give us ample time to prepare and save for the road to infinity. 

Budget preparations and timeline setting, please don't let our head ache. 

When is the best time to start your wedding preps?

So what's next after engagement? Do we start the wedding preparations right away? Do we start it a week after or a month after?

As for our case, we have a year to prepare before the target date of our wedding which is next year month of June. Friends told me that as early as possible we should start the essential parts of wedding preparations: booking the church, reception venue, and caterer. Plus the fact that June is the most popular wedding month, it is better to book earlier or else we can no longer choose our desired date.

Came month of June this year, I have told the soon to be ex-bf that we start the preparations in order to seal the date. Soon to be ex-bf disagree on the idea, he told me that it is too early to prepare. I am somewhat disappointed because I felt that he is not excited or even worse he is having second thoughts. I have stop looking for wedding inspirations in the net. I have asked soon to be ex-bf when will we start the wedding preparations and he told me that we start either October or November. 

After our ninth year anniversary last September, I again tried to convince my soon to be ex-bf if we can now prepare for our wedding. I am hoping he will be give in to what I wanted since we had a happy anniversary celebration. Again, I failed! Disappointment again. I told myself that I will not bother him again on the wedding preps, I will not talk again about the wedding unless he initiates it. 

As I told in my previous post, we will be secondary sponsors on the renewal of vows of our good friend. I asked the soon to be ex-bf to accompany me on my dress fitting on the first week of October. The dress fitting schedule coincides with the church wedding of our friend. The couple invited us to sleep over on their house together with their best man, who have just arrived from Dubai and also a good friend of us. It was indeed a very memorable night not only to our newly wed friends but to all of us, we appreciate the couple's desire to spend their first night with us, they rekindle their love, we all rekindle our friendships. 

On our way back to Metro Manila, I was surprised when the soon to be ex-bf initiates the talk about our wedding. He told me that her mother have asked him what we are up to. I told him, "See, we should have prepared months ago." But I was delighted that finally he showed interest on our wedding details. He have asked me what color motif I would love to have. He also suggested a different kind of prenuptial pictorial.  Yey, finally we will work as a team on planning our dream wedding.

So when is the best time to start your wedding preps? I think it is when both of you are ready to start the dirty works of planning a wedding. Both should have their mind set and prepared to work as a team in planning not only their wedding but more importantly, their marriage. It is not only the bride's big day, it is also the groom's or better yet, it is both the bride and groom's prelude to infinity. 

Sweeter than the usual marriage proposals

After eight years of love and friendship, we both knew what we want. We want each other for the rest of our lives and we want to make it legit. So am I expecting a romantic and mushy marriage proposal? No, I have never seen it coming. Nah, don't get me wrong. I know the soon to be ex-bf loves me so much and want me to be his wife. But I know what is more essential to the ex-bf - he wanted to show his sincere intention of  marrying me by formally asking my hand from my mother. 

The ex-bf want the presence of his father before he ask my hand from my mother so we have waited for the soon to be FIL (father in law)'s vacation in the country before we set the date. Came February of this year, the soon to be FIL finally set his foot in his homeland. He told us that we should set a date of "meet the parents" (pamamanhikan) before his departure to Jeddah, SA on May 2012. 

My schedule was almost fully booked in April so whenever there was an available weekend I always insist to my soon to be ex-bf to pick the date.  On the last week of April, we have yet to set the schedule of "meet the parents".  I am getting pressured because if "meet the parents" will not happen before FIL leave the Philippines this year, when will it push through? 2013? Nah! Another year of waiting. I can't wait no more.

Thanks for the Labor Day, it's holiday on 1st of May. Finally the date was set! But another challenge. Where       is the best place to set the "meet the parents"? I have suggested to the soon to be ex-bf that we do it out of our home. Our home is not big enough to accommodate too many people. Besides we need space where both sides of the family can sit together to discuss about the wedding. I have asked my mother if it's alright with her that soon to be ex-bf and soon to be in laws do the "pamamanhikan" outside our home. My mother was agreeable on my idea so soon to be ex-bf and I have another assignment to do: to find the perfect venue.

On a Friday before May 1, we sourced out for a venue with three criteria: 1. it should be accessible to both parties more importantly to the soon to be bride's place; 2. it should have good ambiance where both family can at least privately discuss about the wedding and; 3. it should have good food. :)  

Since my work is in the vicinity of Libis, Quezon City, I have suggested Eastwood to be the venue. First criteria, check! It is both accessible from Marikina and Pasig. So where in Eastwood? My first suggestion -  Seafood Island. Great food plus the price is affordable. Soon to be ex-bf do not agree with my suggestion. He told me that while Seafood Island boast great food, it is not ideal for people who will just meet for the first time. Well, he have a good point here. In Seafood Islands, you have to eat like military men in a "boodle fight", in which food, piled on top of banana leaves laid out on long tables, is to be taken with bare hands washed with water from jugs prepared on this side, which "eating combat" begins when the signal is given.

After an hour or two, we have not yet found the perfect place so we are thinking of second option, Shangri-La Plaza Mall in. God is good all the time! Upon dropping by Something's Fishy, we have found the perfect venue for the very important event on our relationship. Second criteria, check! It is a comfy place, perfect for meet the parents. We can even stay on the function room located at the rear area of the place if there is only few customers on the day of the event. Good deal! Third criteria, check! We opted to avail the eat all you can dinner of Something's Fishy. Soon to be ex-bf thought it has many advantages: 1. Our head will no longer ache on what food to order, for sure it will be difficult to pick dishes that will satisfy both sides. 2. Food satisfaction will be assured, everyone will have a chance to opt what he will or will not eat. Lucky to have a handsome yet sensible soon to be ex-bf. ;)

Days before 1st of May, I feel nervous and anxious on what will be the outcome of the "pamamanhikan." But  aside from the nervousness, I feel excitement and joy because our parents will finally meet and we can now have their blessings as we tie the knot.

Came 1st of May, call time is 6:00 p.m at Something's Fishy. I wore simple shirt, jeans and make up just the way I look when my soon to be ex-bf fell in love with me. (Ganda-gandahan lang) Aside from my mother and siblings, I also invited my aunties, siblings of my father (how I wish he's with me on this memorable journey of my life) to attend the event.

We arrived an hour and a half before the event because I want to tour them around the Eastwood. After strolling in the area, we proceeded at Something's Fishy. The soon to be ex-bf and in laws were already in the function room at the rear part of the area. See, we're lucky there are just few customers that day.

My mother have just one and only demand, to have a church wedding for her first born. When my FIL finally asked my hands from my mother, she have no objections. I don't know if she was ready that someone will steal her first baby for good. She was just at peace when the soon to be in laws proposed that we are going to have a church wedding sometime on June year 2013.

We are officially engaged on 1st of May 2012!

My heart was very delighted, the soon to be ex-bf manifested how sincere his intentions of marrying me. I highly appreciate how the soon to be in laws shows respect on our family by formally asking my hands from my mother. I would not trade this for a more romantic proposal because indeed this is sweeter:

"Our union of hearts is also a union of two families."

What is so SPECIAL on year 2012?

I have said in my previous post that 2012 is a year that holds a very special place in my heart - a prelude to my journey to infinity with my soon to be ex boyfriend. So what is so special on year 2012?

1. We have reached the “100th month”on year 2012, 16th of January.

To reach it, you have to surpass the eight year anniversary (12*8 years=96 months plus another 4 months)! True enough, reaching "100th month" of a relationship is a milestone that is worth celebrating for. 

If you want to know more how we celebrated our 100th in our own special way, you can read it here: It's our 100th and there's always someone who will love me.

2. Soon to be ex-bf gave me flowers at last!

After 100th month, ex-bf finally gave me flowers. I hear wedding bells. (assuming lang). I have set a condition before I will say I do: for him to give me a bouquet of flowers at least once. 

This was really unexpected, PLUS FACTOR: it was delivered in my office. (ang haba-haba ng hair ko, ako na!) Ex-bf in his own unique ways is also sweet noh! 

3. First of May = Pamamanhikan

We have finally set the "meeting of the parents" on Labor Day, first of May 2012. Everything went smoothly and everyone was happy on the "pamamanhikan". 

Both sides have agreed that we are already on our right age to get married. (Naman!) It is so flattering that finally ex-bf and soon to be in-laws ask my hands from my mother.

4. First time to celebrate anniversary out of town. 

365 days before a decade! I know you will agree that this is worthy of celebration. To make it extra special, we have celebrated our 9th anniversary in Palawan.

We usually celebrate our anniversary by a simple date in our favorite mall. But for this year, we wanted to innovate, we opted to celebrate our anniversary in a not so far away place, the island of Coron.

5. We are both given the privilege to be the secondary sponsor on the wedding of one of our closest friend since college.

It is always an honor to be a guest on a wedding of a family or a close friend. I did not realize this when I was younger. I did not appreciate attending wedding ceremonies or even being a bridesmaid back then.

But at my age, I came to realize that both bride and groom put so much effort on wedding preparations for it to be successful and at the same time memorable. One of the aspect of wedding preparations is coming up with a guest list. This is one of the hardest task on planning a wedding because all other aspects specifically logistics is dependent on how many guest you intend to invite on your wedding. Sure no one is hindering you to invite all your friends, family members and colleague but you have to put in mind that every additional guest means additional peso out of you and your partner savings. And besides, no one wants to have a wedding and see not-so-familiar faces that you have not seen for decades.

My soon to be ex-bf and myself had the privilege to be a part of the entourage of our good friend. He was the male veil sponsor and I am the female chord sponsor. The bride told us that she did not let us do the same task because it was forbidden for a real couple to be partners in the entourage. I did not know that there is a Filipino proverb about this but hey there is no harm in following the proverb.

Yes, for year 2012 we have yet to witness and do an important tasks for the wedding of our good friend. The role will bring readiness and guidance to us on our own marriage next year. :) 

Budget Day = Blogging Day

October 26, 2012 is a regular holiday in the observance of  Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.It is also the scheduled date for me to draft a wedding budget that will be presented to the soon to be ex-bf for deliberations and approval. I have not follow the schedule because when I came in front of my notebook, I have visited wedding blogs and thoroughly enjoyed blog hopping. I have to attend  also to our tiny miracle from God. It pained me not to give her my 100% attention.

Budget Day = Blogging Day! In order to set things straight, I decided to create a blog that will feature not only our wedding preparations but our love, friendship, and our journey to infinity.

Title of the blog? Anyone? I wanted to be creative and unique on our blog title. The first one that came to my mind is Bride of a Gaming Addict. But my mind disagree with the idea, I certainly believe that soon to be ex-bf is no longer a gaming addict (meaning ba nito gaming addict siya before? hehe). Bride of an Anime Lover? Bride of an Anime Addict? .......... Bride of a Gaming Lover! There it goes. 

While blog hopping, I have came across an article that is fitting to introduce our wedding blog title:

Source: http://www.uproxx.com/feature/2010/12/why-gamers-make-great-boyfriends/2/

Why Gamers Make Great Boyfriends (and Great Fiance)

1. Gamers know the value of planning ahead.

2. Gamers know the value of being on time.

3. Gamers can deal with annoying people.

4. Gamers are great at repetitive tasks.

5. Gamers, above all, are grown ups too.

Well, I agree on all of the above. Oh yeah, I'm bride of a gaming lover! A bride of a man who is an expert on his chosen hobby but is NEVER  a novice on winning the heart of his woman.

2012 Bride - No More!

It was the latter part of  year 2011 when I have asked my soon to be ex-bf what are his wedding plans. He told me to just wait - once the future father in law pays a vacation to our country, they will surely go to our home and ask my hand from my mother.

Future father in law's vacation will not push through on year 2011 so there will be no "pamamanhikan" on our eight year anniversary as we I originally planned. I am not disappointed on the change of events because honestly, I am still enjoying our bf-gf stage and my unmarried life.

Early part of 2012, I have told my soon to be ex-bf that I intend to rent an apartment on my own because of some matters I choose not to discuss here. He have offered me their house in order to save on monthly rent expense. But I know he just want to spy on me - an outgoing person like me will surely have more bonding night with girlfriends(I don't want to call it night outs) if I am living on my own. I do not agree with the idea of living on their house lest we are married, there's still a Maria Clara in me eh!

During our wedding discussions, I have also told him that if my mother will just agree, I will opt to have a civil wedding for practical reasons. Back then, I disagree with the idea of spending lots of moolah for just a one day event. But my soon to be ex-bf on his not so usual one of a kind gesture of sweetness wants to give me a church wedding though. He told me that I am a girl, the eldest and first to get married in our family so he bet my mother will not agree on the idea of a civil wedding.

Soon to be ex-bf have told his parents my intention to rent an apartment on my own. He have also told them that I am agreeable on a civil wedding. Future parents in law suggested to us that we get civilly married so it will be just for me to live on their house, since I wanted back then to rent an apartment on my own. Soon to be ex-bf even told me that future father in law want it to be scheduled once he pays a vacation to his homeland, could either be first quarter or second quarter of year 2012.

It hit me! Am I having wedding jitters? Am I ready for the wedding? Am I ready to face married life? What gets me anxious back then is the thought of not having to share bed with my mother, my sister and our tiny miracle from God, my very first niece. I dread on the idea of not being able to sleep beside my mother and not being able to cuddle my cute niece before we go to sleep. As far as I remember the feeling goes on for several days but my soon to be ex-bf told me that the wedding will not be to soon because he really want a church wedding. Church wedding will entail more preparations than a civil wedding so it will take time to finally set the ceremony and the wedding event itself.

Yes, I have planned to get married on year 2012 but I have come to realize that one essential aspect of wedding planning is mind setting. You have to get your mind ready for the inevitable changes because your life will no longer be the same when you say I do, it will not be your journey anymore, it will be a journey of two people who choose to love each other to infinity. 

2012 Bride - No More! I will no longer be a 2012 Bride - but 2012 is a year that holds a very special place to my heart. It is a prelude to my journey to infinity with my soon to be ex boyfriend.

2012 Bride?

During the early part of my relationship with my soon to be ex-boyfriend, I have told him that we will get married upon reaching my twenty seven years of existence on earth. I have asked him (just don't know if he still remember this though) to propose on our eight year and we'll get married after exactly a year, our ninth year of love and friendship, September 2012. It will fall on a Sunday and I have turned 27 by then. I have only set one condition before I will say yes: for him to give me a bouquet of flowers at least once. (He's not the type of guy who will give bouquet of flowers on anniversaries, birthdays and valentines day and I think I am not the type of girl who crave for that kind of gifts. Pero sana naman bago ikasal maranasan kong mabigyan ng una at huling bf ko ng bulaklak noh!)

Came our eight year anniversary, no proposal. My 27th birthday, no proposal. No proposal, no bouquet of flowers. Will I be a 2012 bride? Will I be married at the age of twenty-seven?