W@W Christmas Party and then some...

The WaW Christmas Party held at Villa Immaculada (at the back of Manila Cathedral) last Friday was a huge success. Dionne and Joven, Dulce (supplier - emcee, who's also getting married next year), Jon and I arrived early at the venue, claimed our loot bags and strategically seated ourselves near the stage.

The venue was just lovely. The table centerpieces were of calla lillies and small roses (which i got to take home later that night) on vases of different sizes and small candles. The seats were creatively adorned with leaves (of what tree, i don't know).

The party started two hours later with a group game. The 4 groups were to make a wedding gown based from the designs made by Veluz (who, incidentally won the supplier of the year award later that night), using only the materials provided to them (tissue papers, cash register tape, scotch tape, scissors, thumbtacks). Who could ever imagine that Jon and the other 4 grooms-to-be would win over the OC brides 2-be, the men suppliers, mostly photographers, who've seen hundred of wedding gowns before, and worse, the women suppliers who were mostly designers themselves! haha!

Dinner was sponsored by Tamayo's (who also provided the venue, and table centerpieces), VS&F and Josiah's Catering. Entertainment was provided by a choir group, string ensemble, band, Paolo Clemente (of the Tux), and even Mr. Steve Tamayo himself (plus 3 of his waiters - more of this on Joven and Dionne's blog). Cake from Mr. Alex Franco (yup, our cake maker). There was even a chocolate fountain which we were eyeing even before it was set up. Heheh! ;) Really really goooood fooood.... yummmmm.

Another game which I joined this time was the Cinderella-like game. I'm sure from it's name, u'll know how the game goes. Prize was sponsored by Solea - 4 pairs of shoes. I was among the first four girls who lined up to try one pair of shoe on. When the host opened the box, i thought it looked perfect for me. It looked small and u see, I'm a size 5 1/2 - 6. But when i tried it on, unfortunately, it was about half an inch smaller for my feet!!! Like the evil stepsister, I tried my best to force my feet to fit the shoe but to no avail.... grrr!!! sayang!!!! :p

Jon, on the other hand, won another game (this time, joining forces with some grooms-to-be and photographers) and his name was even called during the raffle. kaswerte! Di bale, swerteng misis ren ako... hehe.

We saw our photographer Chito Cleofas in the party and although he wasn't among the top 10 this year unlike the previous years, he was still the number 1 supplier for us. hihihi! During the party, he caught me off guard (staring into space) and captured a shot from his camera.... haha!Anyway, we talked briefly during the party and he mentioned that he was an official photographer for the SEA games. Galing... 'di lang pang-wedding, pang-sports pa!!! :D

Before the party was over, John and Benz Rana announced that they (in collaboration with Jason Magbanua and Dino Lara) prepared an on-the-spot presentation of the party and showed it before the hundreds of guests... and what do u know, i appeared on 2 slides!!! Hihihi! You can view it here.

Apart from the food and the entertainment, I'm just so happy with our loot!!!! We got...

Starbucks mug (exchange gift)
cloth from North Road (another dress, yay!)
picture frame from Dino Lara Photography
earrings from Angel's Wink Production
w@w pocket calendar
magnetic address book
wedding ring case from Chu-u-yen Events
gift certificates from Meza Bar & Resto
w@w button pin
beeswax pastilles from Liwanag Candles
altar bound, 2006 w@w desktop gallery
ref magnet from C & C Creative Concepts
picture magnets from Konsepto
brownies from Alex Franco
apple walnut cake from Gervy's Amazing Cakes

christmas tree chocolate from Chocolate Confectioners
white chocolate from OA Sweets
something sweet (chocnut-like) from C& C
tie-dyed sleeveless shirt

jar of hot choco (the one they serve at Mcdo) from Da Capo

butter sponge cake

Thanks to John, Benz and to all the suppliers for making this event possible! =)

pics can be viewed here.

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Saturday after lunch, we went to Greenhills with Aion and Yna in hopes of getting some items for our Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, there weren't a lot of good finds. Most stuff were from Divi anyway, and i'm sure, it's much cheaper there... so we'd rather go there on a different day. Another 168 adventure? Wheeee!!! :D

We had dinner at Burgoo at the Promenade and had lots of fun doodling at the table. Hihihi. There wasn't a clear space left when we were through. Haha! Although still full, we just had to taste the cream puffs of Beard Papa (which Aion claimed was the best cream puff he's ever tasted - and i have to agree on that). Choco marble cream puff equals yummmeeeh!!

Sunday, Jon and I were so happy to have a huge sale at the EPZA trade fair where we stayed for six straight hours. Tiring, yes, but worth it. =)

Monday (holiday) was spent at my old place for the double celebration of my sister and my nanay's birthday. An uncle from abroad went home that afternoon and it was also a sort of reunion at home.

Jampacked weekend, eh?