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Editor's Note
Welcome to the very first issue of our e-zine! Now you can
read Kasal.com’s articles with the convenience of its portable
document format (PDF) version.
As befits our name and our tagline, our initial offering
showcases the beauty of Filipiniana-themed weddings. We pay
tribute to the indigenous fabric pina, and two of our country’s
top designers share their thoughts and views on Filipiniana
wedding gowns.
One article gives tips on how to have an all-Filipino wedding
while another shares the origins of contemporary Filipino
wedding customs.
Lastly, we take you to Intramuros – where you will find The San
Agustin Church and The Manila Cathedral, two of Philippine’s
oldest churches. Wedding-related establishments, like Patio
Victoria, have flourished well within these centuries-old walls.
Gown by Leonard Co; Photo by Ariel Javelosa
We hope you like our very first e-zine, your comments, suggestions are very much welcome.
And if you haven’t planned your wedding details yet, you need not look far and wide for ideas. Have
a Filipiniana-themed wedding! Not only do you get to patronize our indigent products, you also
contribute to perpetuating our rich wedding culture.
Mathel B. Ong
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Piña Calado!
Look Who’s Wearing the Barong Now
It takes approximately two months to complete
a fully hand-embroidered piña wedding gown. So
if you plan to have one, get it in your calendar,
ladies. Piña is the most luxurious indigenous
fiber with the finest tissue in the country, it
shouldn’t come as a sur-price that a bridal gown
could cost at least sixty grand.
The 21st Century Filipina has brought back the
barong into spotlight. And look how!
The pineapple fiber has certainly gone a long
way since Magellan came to town. A couple of
stories go around on how the pineapple fabric
had its social debut. The widely received urban
legend is that the barong was first borne out of
the exceptional genius of a highly repressed
society. The Spaniards laid virtual steel
manacles on the Filipino in the form of a dress
code.
The barong as we know it had three historical
purposes:
It is sheer, so as Indios may not be able to
conceal weapons with them; it is without
pockets, so as the Spanish upper crust is
protected form thievery; its shirt tails were not
allowed to be tucked in, so as to distinguish
social status.
So how does our beloved piña got into all this?
Simple. We, the Filipinos, were forbidden to have
any imported fabric next to our skin. Thus, we,
the Filipinos, an innately defiant race that we are,
conjured our very own piña fabric.
Of course now it’s the age of Sex and the City
and Vera Wang and Manolo Blahnik. Isn’t it just
about time the modern Filipina takes the piña
fabric to her own hands, more like against her
own skin, on nonetheless, her wedding day?
Originally grown in
pineapple plantations
of Aklan in the 16th
century, the piña-silk
fabric still remains to
be one of Aklan’s
flourishing industries
today.
According to Ms.
Arlyne M. Tumbokon
Design by Lourdes C. Lipa
of
La
Herminia
Weaving Industry, more than designers, bridesto-be personally consign the company to handle
their hand-embroidered piña wedding gowns. It
is indeed the 21st Century, and it does seem fit
for the modern Filipina to take the barong as her
own on a very timely occasion, the Centennial
celebration of the Philippine Revolution. The
Philippine Pineapple-Silk fabric seized the
moment and staged a revolution of its own.
Since then, our very own piña has walked aisle
after aisle, witnessing Filipina brides start their
new life as the Filipina Missus. More than skill,
the piña fabric is woven not only with Filipino
ingenuity, but also with the Filipino heart.
It takes approximately one whole week to weave
piña fabric enough for a bridal gown.
It takes approximately two months to handweave a calado-clustered piña wedding gown.
Piña is the fabric reflective of the Filipino
Bayanihan culture. Filipina brides who wear the
Piña wedding gown take with them this Filipino
spirit as they take another step to complete their
womanhood.
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article:
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PAMANA, Philippine-American Association of
Madison and Neighboring Areas
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Wedding Gowns: Filipiniana
by Jett Pe Benito
No
Filipina bride-to-be could ever resist the
elegance of piña, the graceful butterfly sleeves,
and the pride brought about by Filipiniana
wedding gowns that such style remains to be a
traditional and classic favorite.
Rajo Laurel and Joel Bautista, two of the
country's top designers, share their thoughts on
Filipiniana-themed wedding gowns and what
makes them a hit with altar-bound Filipinas.
Origin
Both designers consider our national history to
be the crux or root of the origin of the Filipinianathemed gowns.
Laurel believes that these gowns are symbolic of
our diverse culture, which stemmed from the
various influences we've had in our history.
Bautista, on the other hand, believes that the
origin of Filipiniana-themed gowns is not unlike
that of the barong tagalog, meaning that both
began in the Spanish era and both have evolved
since then.
Design by Joel Bautista
Current Trends
The Filipiniana wedding gown is not limited to
the puffy sleeves and piña cloth. Laurel says that
"with geographical culture playing a major part in
the themes of our Filipino gowns, (the styles) are
derived from the three major islands of our
country. These are evident in the different
inspirations like colonial, Muslim and ethnic."
Current Filipiniana style could be classified into
two, adds Laurel. "One would be a gown with an
ethnic motif as detail via the interpretation of ikat
and other tribal weaves. The other one would be
the traditional indigenous material cut into
modern silhouettes."
Design by Rajo Laurel
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For Bautista, the most familiar versions would be
the three-piece ensemble (blouse, skirt and
pañuelo) with the optional alampay and
patadyong, and the terno popularized by the
former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
However, most brides prefer the three-piece
style over the "Imelda terno" because the former
is more appealing in style. The three-piece style
is also less restricting in terms of height and
built. "An "Imelda terno" meanwhile, would look
best on a bride who is well-shaped and of
considerable height," Bautista says.
Materials
Both each have their favored materials to work
with and their own design considerations.
Laurel likes to mix fabrics to reflect the diversity
of the Filipino culture while Bautista favors silk
Design by Rajo Laurel
Here to stay
Both agree that the Filipiniana style of wedding
gowns is here to stay. "I would like to think that
the Filipino's pride in getting married is reflective
in the designs of her gowns, although this has to
be in tune with modern aesthetics," Laurel says.
Meanwhile, Bautista offers, "I think it is the
gown's national identity that the bride intends to
personify within herself that makes a Filipinianathemed gown a virtuous choice for her wedding."
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Design by Joel Bautista
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Filipiniana-Themed Wedding
How to Have An All-Filipino Wedding in the 21st Century
A Filipiniana wedding can be as grandiose or as simple as the budget can hold.
Barbie’s had it, why can’t you? These days when themed weddings have become the milieu for most
nuptials, a Filipiniana wedding is not only close to the heart, it’s also friendly to the pocket.
Invitations
Handmade paper based on home-grown fibers
like abaca and salago blended with banana bark
or rice chaff are widely available these days in
the market.
Consult your social printer for your choices.
Using the Filipino language would emphasize on
your guests the Filipiniana theme of your
wedding.
Design by QP Designs.
Trousseau
Be your very own Maria Clara! With panuelo to
boot. Perhaps a dalagang bukid or a mestiza
terno would fit you well. How about a Bridal
Kimona?
The groom too, will have a wide array of
garment choices, from the traditional barong, to
the Emilio Aguinaldo attire, as did Bong Revilla
at his 1998 wedding to Lani Mercado.
In traditional Filipino context, a kimona is a semitransparent flowing blouse of jusi or pinya fabric
with colorful undergarments, often worn along
with a one piece cylindrical skirt that is tied
around the waistline and reaches the heels.
Design by Jenny Bernardo Belen
Décor
Exploit the Capiz shell! Cake stands and table
napkins, leis, wind chimes and all! Check out the
coco pokalets, coco heische, some puka shells
and buri seeds too.
Registry
Having a Filipiniana wedding does not mean
you’d have to live with a 16th century gift registry.
Look forward to your future and register away
items you not only need, but want in your new
life together.
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Favors
Favors can go from candles to soaps, edible and
potable, engraved and monogrammed. All of
which, of course can come in Filipiniana fashion.
Bridal Car
Who can resist a horse-drawn bridal carriage?
The trick is to use indigenous materials! Our
picks: flavored lambanog in a bamboo or abaca
wine holder, miniature wicker basket of goodies
(relative to your own definition of “goodies”),
potpourri wrapped in sinamay fabric.
Music
Filipino Music has evolved so much throughout
the ages that there is more than a century’s
worth of choices ranging from the Kulintang to
Kundiman, Levy Celerio to Rey Valera, not to
mention the serenade of wooden flutes and
organs.
* Always consult your wedding planner, and most
of all, your partner.
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A Glance of the Ancient Past
How Contemporary Filipino Wedding Customs Came About
Ancient Greeks believed the third finger was
connected directly to the heart through the
vein of love.
With
this ring, I thee wed.. subsequently the
ring gets right onto the third finger. Or, Mabuhay
ang bagong kasal! then a shower of rice confetti
comes after as the newlyweds come down the
aisle. Filipino wedding traditions as these are just
some of the customs we inherited from our
Spanish colonizers along with the Roman
Catholic faith, obviously. Not quite.
It would perhaps come as a surprise that most
Filipino wedding traditions originated way back
before the birth of the Roman Catholic Church,
and some customs carried out to this day have
been practiced in the days of the Olympian gods.
Whether in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, or
21st Century Philippines, one thing is for certain:
wedding ceremonies are tightly interlaced with
religious rites.
Let’s take a look at how they did it then, and
what we’re doing now:
The Engagement Ring
Egyptian origin: A custom practiced in Ancient
Egypt, the bride price was usually a sum of
money or property that the groom offers the
bride's family to ensure the sincerity of his
intentions to marry the bride.
The Bridal Shower
Greek origin: The Greek bride spends a few
days before the wedding with her mother, a few
female relatives, friends and servants who will
help her prepare for her wedding. During this
time, the bride makes offerings to various gods
to aid her in making the transition into her new
life.
The Veil
Greek origin: The veil was the most important
component of the bride's attire. It symbolized the
bride's purity before marriage. The most
important part of the wedding ceremony was the
unveiling of the bride which is also the part
where the bride is handed over to the groom.
Roman origin: The word nuptials itself was
derived from nubo , meaning “I veil myself”. The
veil was one of the main symbols of a Roman
wedding.
The Headpiece
Roman origin: The Roman bride's hairstyle was
unique to brides, the tutulus . It was divided into
six locks fastened with fillets on top of her head
in a cone. The bride's hair was parted with a bent
iron spearhead, a hasta recurva. It is believed
that the Romans did this to drive evil spirits
thought to be living in the hair.
The Ring
Greek origin: Ancient Greeks used the third
finger as the ring finger because they believed it
was connected directly to the heart through a
certain “vein of love”.
"The engagement ring now replaces what
used to be the Bride Price that gauges a
groom’s sincerity of intention to wed the
bride."
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The Wedding Gown
Roman origin: Like the modern bride, brides of
Ancient Rome wear their wedding attire only
once.
The Wedding Procession
Greek origin: Honored participants join the
procession, as well as the groomsmen and some
women with baskets and vases that contained
sandals, quinces, roses, violets and fruits, which
are pelted on the couple similar to a victory
parade of the victorious as they come home from
Panhellenic games. Music was provided for by
men with musical instruments.
Matron of Honor and Bridesmaids
Greek origin: The Bridal helper was called a
numpheutria. She, along with the mother of the
bride and other women relatives and friends,
help the bride prepare for the wedding meal as
well as preside over the sacrifices for the
ceremony. The numpheutria also accompanies
the bride to the banquet hall.
Carrying over the Threshold
Greek origin: The Greek groom lifted his bride
from the chariot and into the “threshold” where
the groom's mother awaits to welcome the bride
into the new home.
Roman origin: The Roman groom oftentimes
carried his bride over the threshold because if
the bride tripped over the threshold it was seen
as a sign of ill-fortune.
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Roman origin: A required number of witnesses
sign the tabulae nuptiales or the marriage
contract prepared by the auspex who portrays
both priest and best man roles in the ceremony.
The Shower of Rice Confetti
Greek origin: Grains played an important role as
the bride walked from her paternal home to her
new home for it was in remembrance of
Demeter, Goddess of Harvest, which symbolizes
good fortune, fertility, and social life.
The Wedding Feast
Roman origin: The Roman wedding feast was
called the cena. This wedding breakfast was
paid for by the groom. In this feast gifts were
given to the bride and groom.
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Bontoc Weddings
Contrary
to popular belief, contemporary ethnic weddings are not simpler
than their Christian counterparts: they’re just as tedious, as expensive, and as
momentous, if not even more.
Take, for instance, the Bontoc or Igorot wedding rituals, which usually spans
several days. It starts with the delivery of the faratong (black beans) from the
Afterwards, the bride’s family sends out what is
known as the khakhu (salted pork) to the
groom’s family. This is countered by the sending
of sapa (glutinous rice). These food items are
distributed to their respective family members,
including their relatives.
An important rite called insukatan nan makan
(exchange of food) follows. Here, one of the
groom’s parents, after receiving an invitation,
must go to the bride’s house and have breakfast
with them. Later, the groom’s parents also invite
a bride’s parent for a similar meal.
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The next step is the farey. The bride and a
kaulog (girlfriend) will visit the house of the
groom. This is when they ‘start entering each
other’s houses’. They will have to leave
immediately also, but they will be invited again
on the following morning for breakfast. This is
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The next day, the bride’s parents, bearing rice
and salted meat, will go to the groom’s house for
the kamat (to sew tight). A kaulug of the bride
and the groom’s best friend is likewise invited.
The evening will be the start of the karang or the
main marriage ritual. This is when the bride and
groom are finally declared as a couple to the
whole community.
The following morning is the putut (to half). Here,
only the immediate relatives are invited for
breakfast, signifying the end of the ritual. Two
days after the putut, the couple can finally live as
husband and wife, but may not sleep together for
the next five days, known as the atufang period.
The atufang serves to validate the marriage. The
groom is instructed to bathe in a spring, taking
note of every detail that comes his way, such as
the characters he meets, weather changes,
among others. Should anything peculiar occur,
he must make his way to the mountain to cut
some wood. The bride, on the other hand, is sent
off to weed in the fields.
Any untoward incidents serve as warnings that
the new couple must postpone their living
together or mangmang. The final stage of the
atufang involves covering smoldering charcoals
with rice husks overnight. The marriage is
considered null and void if the fire goes out the
morning after.
The final step is the manmanok where the bride’s
parents invite the groom and his parents and
declare that the groom could officially sleep with
the bride. This signifies the end of the marriage
ritual for most Igorots. An optional lopis (a bigger
marriage feast) could be done should the
couple’s finances allow.
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Wedding Destination: Intramuros
Intramuros is certainly more than just a “city
within walls.”
How many million times have we read the literal
connotation of Intramuros? So many times
perhaps that its true glory is lost in the corner of
our minds.
Because Intramuros is certainly more than just
a “city within walls.” Intramuros, behind the
historical veil, can be aptly called, the wedding
city of the Philippines. Wedding-related
establishments, both government and privately
owned, have flourished well within these
centuries-old walls that the city can very well be
a one-stop shop wedding destination.
Yet again, wedding destinations as wedding
destinations go, it doesn’t get more historical
than Intramuros. Amongst the once fifteen
churches on the grounds of this architecturallypreserved city stands two of Manila’s centuriesold churches: San Agustin Church, which
remains intact since its earliest construction and
The Manila Cathedral, which, despite undergoing
several restoration, still bears witness to this day
to the union of souls as Filipino brides and
grooms vow their eternal love within its
Philippine adobe walls.
The architecture of the San Agustin Church
promises a wedding that is truly as breathtaking
as the love declared within its molave-carved
doors. Its intricate floor to ceiling details will
surely amaze the most discerning eye.
The Manila Cathedral on the other hand, is
beholden to have solemnized weddings after
weddings, decades after decades, its grandiose
structure, mosaic art and stained glass windows
Manila San Agustin Church
continue to fascinate Filipino couples throughout
the centuries.
Said to have been built in the late 1500’s,
Intramuros retains its Spanish-influenced
splendor as technology highways are being
constructed virtually in our world today. Sure,
there have been modernizations here and there,
but you can still hear the clip-clopping of horse
hooves on the cobblestone street nearby. Listen.
Should your reverie be interrupted by your
freshly downloaded polytone (The Wedding
March perhaps?), consider yourself privileged,
for you have traveled back in time, even for just
10 seconds. Step out of the age-old church and
look at the road ahead.
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There is an entire city of reception venues to
choose from. Ancestral edifices that stand proud
have become suitable reception venues to
welcome and cater to brides and grooms to their
newly found wedded bliss.
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Contact Information
Florists
Flower Stories Floral and Special Events Stylist
Contact Person: Ms. Ria Janelle Vinuya
Address: 6/F, JS Contractor Bldg., #423 Magallanes
St.,Intramuros, Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines
1002
Telephone No: (632) 338-7325 or 338-7326
Mobile No: +63 917-8977428
Fax No: (632) 338-7325
Email: [email protected]
Manila Cathedral Church
Manilenos have prided themselves with the
careful preservation of Intramuros. And why not?
Intramuros speaks of a history, every
cobblestone was held by a distant ancestor,
every wall an affirmation of a weathered people
who thrived against and now continue to thrive
amongst the western world. Intramuros has
survived colonization after colonization, Edsas
after Edsas, and its glory still lives.
Relive the magnificence of an era gone by, get
married in Intramuros!
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Manila Super Studio
Contact Person: Ms. Emma C. Maluya
Address: G/F, San Agustin Plaza, Sta. Potenciana
St., Intramuros, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 527-7251
Fax No: (632) 527-7251
Url Page: http://www.manilasuperstudio.com
Reception - Caterers
Barbara's Food & Catering Services, Inc.
Contact Person: Ms. Gigi Santiago
Address: Plaza San Luis Complex, Gen. Luna St.,
Intramuros, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 527-3893, 527-4090, 527-4086
Fax No: (632) 527-3893
Ilustrado Restaurant
Contact Person: Mr. Jing Vendil
Address: #744 Calle Real de Palacio, Gen. Luna St.,
Intramuros, Manila City, Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 527-3674 to 75, 527-2345
Patio Victoria
Contact Person: Ms. Joan Lucena
Address: #5435 Gen. Luna cor. Victoria Sts.,
Intramuros, Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 526-1953
Fax No: (632) 527-8006
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Contact Information
Reception - Caterers (cont'd)
Tamayo's Catering
Contact Person: Mr. Steve Tamayo
Address: Puerta Isabe II, Magallanes cor. Muralla
Sts., Intramuros , Manila, Manila City, Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 527-4502
Mobile No: +63 917-5339438
Aposento Bar & Restaurant
Contact Person: Ms. Celine Almazora
Address: Puerta Ysabel Chamber, Muralla St.,
Telephone No: (632) 878-8695
Reception – Gardens
DOT-IA Managed Properties
• Baluarte de San Diego Gardens
• Puerto Real Gardens
• Plaza de Moriones & Trellis
• Plaza San Luis Complex
Address: 5/F Palacio del Gobernador cor.
Gen. Luna & Aduana Sts.,
Intramuros, Manila
Telephone No: (632) 527-2961
Fax No: (632) 527-3084
Souvenirs
Tiffany Novelty
Contact Person: Ms. Tiffany Hui
Address: #630 B Victoria St., Intramuros,
Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 365-6486
Fax No: (632) 366-2868
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Spotlight
Welcome to Patio Victoria: Gardens of Enchantment
"I’ve always believed that every woman should have a wedding that will give her happy memories throughout
her life"
--- Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez
Celebrity, Owner of Patio Victoria
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It is Cristina Gonzalez-Romualdez’ childhood fascination with the romance and splendor of weddings
that sowed the seed that would soon blossom to be one of Intramuros’s foremost wedding
establishments, Patio Victoria.
An unforgettable bride herself, Cristina walked down the aisle in a Pepito Albert gown at her wedding
to then-Leyte Congressman Alfred Romualdez. As family and friends attest, Cristina’s very own
wedding was indeed an exceptional moment frozen in time. It is this same experience that Cristina
wants every bride to feel, and thus Patio Victoria came to be.
Favorably seated at the heart of Intramuros, the gardens of Patio Victoria were named after Cristina’s
two daughters, Sofia and Diana. Each with a capacity of a thousand guests, Patio Victoria’s gardens
are truly an exceptional place to hold the most important celebration of love. Should rain shower the
celebration with good fortune, tents are available on hand. Along with the two gardens, an elegant
banquet hall is also available for indoor celebrations.
The personal service that can only be matched by family is what makes the Patio Victoria experience
an intimate affair. Cuisine presented to the bride and groom for free tasting come directly from
Cristina’s ancestral recipes. A couple’s every need for a remarkable wedding celebration is
anticipated at Patio Victoria, which now has an in-house florists and bakers to add to its
incomparably-trained staff. Every minute detail of a truly memorable wedding is assured to be in
verycapable hands. Best of all, Patio Victoria has well-considered packages to suit an astute budget.
Patio Victoria and its services were designed for the most discerning bride. As Cristina says, “The
only thing a bride has to do on her wedding day is look pretty.”
Contact Information:
Patio Victoria
Contact Person: Ms. Joan Lucena
Address: #5435 Gen. Luna cor. Victoria Sts.,
Telephone No: (632) 526-1953
Fax No: (632) 527-8006
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Conflict of Laws in Marriage
Q: We are a couple of different nationalities, he
is from Finland, I'm Filipino, he's Lutheran, and
I'm Catholic.
Religion is not a problem, since we have already
asked for dispensation from the Chancery office
to have a mixed marriage.
We have a little dilemma. We cannot afford to
bring both our families in one place, fares and
accommodations are too expensive. So we
agreed on having small weddings in both our
countries.
Our question is:
If we get married in Finland and Philippines,
which rules apply? We like to be married here
because aside from my family here, there is no
divorce. On the other hand, we want to be
married also in Finland so his parents, who are
already in their 70's can also witness their son
get married.
A: Art. 26 of the Family Code provides, "All
marriages solemnized outside the Philippines in
accordance with the laws in force in the country
where they were solemnized, and valid there as
such, shall also be valid in this country, except
those prohibited under Arts. 35(1), (4), (5) and
(6), 36, 37 and 38. (void marriages, voidable as
to the psychological incapacity of a party,
incestuous marriages and those against public
policy).
In other words, if the marriage is validly
celebrated according to the laws of Finland, it will
also be valid and recognized in the Philippines.
Check the laws of Finland as to marriage. Be it
noted, however, that under Phil. laws, Cleo will
not cease to be a Filipino citizen by her marriage
to the foreigner; hence, Phil. laws on family
rights and duties, status and capacity will
continue to apply to her pursuant to Art. 15 of the
Civil Code.
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Thank you very much for your help in advance.
Best regards,
Cleo
Kasal.com’s legal counsel for this month is Ms.
Alexis M. Abastillas of Malaya, Sanchez, Anover
and Anover Law
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www.esycreations.com
[email protected]
Banquet Specialty Shoppe, Inc.
www.thebanquet.net
[email protected]
The Dream Maker
www.dreammakercouture.com
[email protected]
Classic Bridal Benz
[email protected]
Edwin Uy Noveau Designs
edwinuy.kasal.com
[email protected]
Cakes
Florists
The Cake Artist
www.thecakeartist.ph
[email protected]
Flower Stories Floral and Special Events
Stylist
www.flowerstories.com
[email protected]
www.suppliers.weddinglibrary.com.ph/classicbenz
Designers & Couturiers
Edward Teng
www.edwardteng.com
[email protected]
Joel Bautista
www.joelbautista.com
[email protected]
C2 Handcrafted Collections
www.geocities.com/c2hc
[email protected]
Tropical Blooms
www.tropicalblooms.net
[email protected]
Invitations
Merlene Design Wear
merlene_marcelo.kasal.com
[email protected]
La Herminia Piña Weaving Industry
www.laherminiaweaving.com.ph
[email protected]
Marianne Lazaro
www.mariannelazaro.com
[email protected]
QP Designs
www.qpdesigns.com
[email protected]
The Write Impression
www.thewrite-impression.com
[email protected]
Jewelry Shops
Capricco Wedding Rings
[email protected]
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Music & Entertainment
Bernie Pasamba Music Consultancy
www.berniepasamba.net
[email protected]
The Sentimental Groove (Quartet-Choir-Band
In One)
thesentimentalgroove.kasal.com
[email protected]
SJT Music & Entertainment
sjtstrings.kasal.com
[email protected]
Loi B. Villarama (Host/Wedding Singer)
www.loivillarama.com
[email protected]
Velvet Mood Musicale
[email protected]
Glisaz Audio Video Corporation
www.glisaz.com
[email protected]
Geronimo Photographico
www.photographico.com
[email protected]
www.thebanquet.net
[email protected]
Close Ups Portrait Studio
www.closeupsportrait.ph
[email protected]
Buencamino Photography
www.buencaminophotography.com
[email protected]
Photo & Video
Chito Cleofas Photograph
www.chitocleofas.com
[email protected]
Smart Shot Studio
www.smartshotstudio.com
[email protected]
Louie Allan Photography
www.louieallan.com
[email protected]
Imagine Nation Photography
imaginenation.kasal.com
[email protected]
John Aguas Photography
www.johnaguas.com
[email protected]
Manila Prime Studio
www.manilaprimestudio.com
[email protected]
Le Studio Photography
lestudio.kasal.com
[email protected]
A1 Media Video & Photo
a1media.kasal.com
[email protected]
Mukha Photo & Video
mukha.kasal.com
[email protected]
Manila Super Studio
www.manilasuperstudio.com
[email protected]
Jason Magbanua Digital Video
www.jasonmagbanua.com
[email protected]
Ariel Javelosa Photography
www.arieljavelosa.ph
[email protected]
C2 Handcrafted Collections
www.geocities.com/c2hc
[email protected]
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Richel Mascariñas Photography
www.richelmascarinas.com
[email protected]
Anson Hao Photography
www.pbase.com/ansondigital/weddings
[email protected]
Vignette Photography
www.vignettephotography.com
[email protected]
Andy Samaniego Photography
www.andysamaniego.com
[email protected]
Dinolara Photography
www.dinolara.com
[email protected]
Archie Paungan Photography
www.pbase.com/photo_arch/weddings
[email protected]
Ralph Alejandrino Photography
www.ralphotography.com
[email protected]
Reception - Caterers
Image Box
www.imageboxph.de
[email protected]
Decisive Moments
decisivemoments.tripod.com
[email protected]
John Tronco Photography
www.troncophotography.com
[email protected]
Jorge's Portrait Studio
www.jorgeportrait.com
[email protected]
Nelson Villarica Photography
www.nelsonvillarica.com
[email protected]
Roy Aceja Uy Photography
www.royacejauy.com
[email protected]
Once Upon A Lifetime
www.onceuponalifetime.biz
[email protected]
Jaime C. Tee / StudioTech Photography
www.jaimetee.com
[email protected]
Blue Petals Catering
www.bluepetalscatering.com
[email protected]
Karwaje Catering Services
karwaje.kasal.com
[email protected]
Queensland Catering Services
www.queenslandcatering.com
[email protected]
Hizon's Catering & Corporate Canteens
www.hizonscatering.com
[email protected]
The Manila Catering Services
www.manilacatering.com
[email protected]
Batis Asul Catering Services
www.batisasul.com
[email protected]
Josiah's Catering, Inc.
www.josiahcatering.com
[email protected]
Alba Restaurante Español
www.alba.com.ph
[email protected]
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Dexie's Catering Services
www.dexiescatering.com
[email protected]
Bayview Park Hotel Manila
www.bayviewparkhotel.com
[email protected]
Robert Camba Catering Services
www.robertcamba.com
[email protected]
Imperial Palace Suites
www.imperial.ph
[email protected]
D'Empire Catering
dempirecatering.kasal.com
[email protected]
Holiday Inn Galleria Manila Suites
www.galleriasuites.com
[email protected]
Tamayo's Catering
www.tamayos.com
[email protected]
Manila Hotel
www.manila-hotel.com.ph
[email protected]
Reception - Gardens
Amigo Terrace Hotel
www.amigohotel-iloilo.com
[email protected]
Fernwood Gardens
www.fernwoodgarden.com
[email protected]
Gazebo Royale
www.gazeboroyale.com
[email protected]
Reception - Hotels
Edsa Shangri-la Manila
www.shangri-la.com
[email protected]
Days Hotel - Tagaytay
www.dayshotel.ph
[email protected]
Days Hotel - Batangas
www.dayshotel.ph
[email protected]
Star Plaza Hotel
[email protected]
Souvenirs
Traders Hotel
www.shangri-la.com
[email protected]
The Bellevue Manila
www.thebellevue.com.ph
[email protected]
Mandarin Oriental Manila
www.mandarinoriental.com/manila
[email protected]
Crystallize Souvenir Shop
crystallizesouvenir.kasal.com
[email protected]
Basket Case
www.basketcase.com.ph
[email protected]
Acclaim (Live Butterfly Release & Souvenirs)
www.butterflies.com.ph
[email protected]
The Westin Philippine Plaza
www.westinmanila.com
[email protected]
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Tosses & Releases
Acclaim (Live Butterfly Release & Souvenirs)
www.butterflies.com.ph
[email protected]
Hamilton Merchandising or Wow! Fire Works
[email protected]
Wines
South Wines Shop
[email protected]
Wedding Planners and Organizers
www.thebanquet.net
[email protected]
RSVP
[email protected]
Spark Up Planners
www.sparkupplanners.ph
[email protected]
Wedding Shops
www.thebanquet.net
[email protected]
The Perfect Day
perfectday.kasal.com
[email protected]
Blissful Occasions
[email protected]
The 3rd Party
www.the3rdparty.com
[email protected]
Blissful Occasions
[email protected]
Events by Gigi Bautista
[email protected]
Message Board
Let's talk about weddings!
Interact with couples-to-be
and newlyweds
and swap stories,
tips, and ideas for your
Behind the Scene Production
[email protected]
Blessed Concepts
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Dream: Design, Research,
Exhibit and Marketing Show
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Wedding Announcement
Announce your wedding
thorugh the Internet!
Ex-Link Management and Marketing
www.h2b.mainpage.net
Professional Organizers Unlimited
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