Philippine Daily Inquirer

Raffles presents bridal fair

Discounts on bridal car, lights and sounds, and musical entertainm­ent will be available

- Call 5559737; e-mail carla.oabel@raffles.com.

The Curated Wedding: A Bridal Affair,” with La Belle Fête, will be held on Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Raffles Makati’s elegant ballroom. The one-day bridal showcase will feature a wealth of tasteful options, exquisite dining offerings, and a series of activities that will help prepare couples for their journey down the aisle.

Top event stylists Dave Sandoval, Gideon Hermosa, Jo Claraval, Robert Blancaflor, Michael Ruiz and Teddy Manuel, as well as Julius Villamante, Gary Dacanay, Michael Rueda and Joyce Aguilar of 2171 Floral Creations will have a fabulous display of wedding florals and arrangemen­ts.

Adding to the romantic ambience are wedding gowns by designers Mak Tumang, Patricia Santos, Jo Rubio, Joe San Antonio, Gretchen Pichay, Banggo Niu, Rosa Clara, and men’s suits by Boy Santos, Ziggy Savella, JE & Co., and JP Montilla’s Tailory Manila.

Cakes by Penk Ching, Castillo Fuentes, Cake Concepts, Ava’s Cakes, Cuppy Pupy, Lovelots Cakes, Naked Patisserie, Cakes by Mannix, and Piece of Cake complete the inspired setups.

Also showcased are photograph­y services by MetroPhoto, Chestknots, Proud Rad, Nice Print, Photobooth by Dj Coki and Baicapture; videograph­y packages by Mayad, Bob Nicolas, Treehouse Story and Cinemawork­s; and photobooth styling.

Discounts on bridal car, lights and sounds, and musical entertainm­ent will be available exclusivel­y during the event. Luxurious El Nido Resorts and Rustan’s Department Store are also exhibitors.

Speakers will share tips on how to prepare weddings.

Hermosa will give tips on how to select a bridal bouquet. La Belle Fête managing director Ycoy Sitchon will share how to coordinate the perfect wedding reception. Hair and makeup artist Gery Penaso will advise brides on the perfect bridal look. MetroPhoto’s Oly Ruiz will discuss engagement shoots.

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Wedding gowns by some of the country’s up-and-coming designers will be on show.

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