Sunday, October 12, 2014

Philip and Rianne Wedding Proposal Video


Here's the link to the Youtube video: http://youtu.be/gTGJNT51CVg

Thank you to the conniving people behind this video and the proposal: Karl Gaurano who shot, directed and edited the video; Teddy Katigbak who scored the video; Teddy and Malou Katigbak for fronting as the production house people referring Rianne to the client needing a music video/AVP for the hotel; Dustin Uy, the couple's good friend and go-to guy for camera equipment who lent his BMC for the proposal; and Voices of 5 who shared their awesome singing talent to further make things happen.

Video shot with a BMC Pocket Camera, Canon DSLR and iPhone.

It was a long day, then this happened that evening. So these were the things that happened before and during the proposal...

The night of June 28, 2014, Cocoon Boutique Hotel in Timog Quezon City. Yes, the hotel was conniving with them as well -- including the "good-acting guards" who assisted Rianne at the parking area.

It was supposed to be a first client meeting/project briefing for a music video/AVP project for the said hotel, which Rianne was supposed to direct. It was really a long day back then and that night was the last appointment for Rianne. Early morning to after lunch was a very tiring but really exciting and amazing time as she attended a Manila Trip project with Carlos Celdran and Jag Garcia. This was a project of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCAD) of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde-School of Design and Arts (CSB-SDA) where Rianne is a part-time film faculty.

The invitation from her boss, SDA's Digital Filmmaking Program Department Chair Jag Garcia (now Philip and Rianne's ninong for their wedding), was extended to Philip, so Rianne and Philip went in for an awesome ride aboard the CSB bus, together with other artists and media people invited for the said pioneering project.

Now as "Manila tourists," we visited different film-related places around the City of Manila -- places where different local and international films where shot through the years. It was a great time -- rare, that is -- as we Filipinos would have such a tour in other places except Manila (the idea that "you're already from there, so why bother touring the city like a tourist...").

Those participating had a lot of photos for the said trip. There were also videos courtesy of Benilde and media people covering the project.

It was such a wonderful day full of Manila history and arts and culture heritage that filmmakers and film enthusiasts would really find very interesting, except that, it was our first time to "tourist-walk" around that part of Jones Bridge and Pasig River where we realized firsthand how bad the situation of the river was. It was smelling so bad and the water wasn't water -- it was like oil, as black and as icky as black oil. These words were included on the early part of this proposal video where Rianne mentioned something "kadiri," the water being like black oil. Meanwhile, Philip also had the unfortunate incident during the trip to step on a literal piece of shit. So there's that additional stinking smell. EEEw. Yeah. Ewwww.

Actually, everyone was stinking that day because of the pollution, the sweat from the scorching heat of the sun, and most of all, the ultimately terrible stink of the poor Pasig River (Gawd, can we please do something about it? If there's something being done already, it's not enough!). But amidst that, the trip was still definitely worth it for all those historical details, arts and culture heritage, photos and videos and the very experience of being there for this tourist endeavor.

That night, without any chance of Rianne taking a post-trip bath (Philip was able to in the cozy hotel where he prepared. Nice.), Rianne went to the meeting with slight paranoia that she was still stinking, amidst putting on a Victoria's Secret perfume to mask the Pasig River smell on her clothes, hair and skin.

And so it went for these two film/production people... (FYI, there was an unintended "Take 2" for the couple's proposal scene :-p So how more film-like or production-like could it be?)

;-)

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Wedding Hashtag and Wedding Pages



Key Wedding Information and Links

Hashtag: #riannephilipwedding


Wedding Website:
www.ewedding.com/sites/riannephilip
(subscription available for one year only)

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/rianneandphilipwedding

Wedding Blog:
http://riannephilip.blogspot.com/


Where should we go for our honeymoon?

Las Vegas
Hawaii
Batanes
Palawan

Where did Rianne and Philip first meet?

party at the UP Sunken Garden
gimik night at Tapika Katipunan
thesis shoot of a friend in Bulacan
music recording session in KNL

Meet Our Wedding Party and People the People Behind Our Wedding Preparations and Production



Mother of the Bride




Gloria Isidro
Father of the Bride




Gil Soriano
Mother of the Groom




Carmen Jarilla
Father of the Groom




Apolinario Jarilla
Maid of Honor




Blanca Jarilla
Best Man




Eman Jamisolamin
Bridesmaid/Host




Karla Pambid
Groomsman




Benhur Cardines
Principal Sponsors
Eva Faytaren
Julie Garcia
Lenie Hernando
Edith Humirang
Marilen Magsaysay
Chat Monteagudo
Beverly Orlina
Mida Samaniego
Jose Wendell Capili
Dennis Cham
Sonny Cruz
Jag Garcia
Ferdinand Isleta
Bing Lao
Salito Malca
Crispo Mojica
Set Designer




Joy Puntawe
Media Content Artist/Producer




Patrick Alcantara
Photographers/Videographers
Musicians
Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue




Emperor Event Center Antipolo
Wedding Caterer




Party Essentials Catering
Bridal Stylist/Make-up Artist




Rene Tolentino
Set Design Staff
Bride and Groom Apparel
Wedding Cake




Dave Navarro

Our Wedding Venue and Caterer

Wedding Ceremony and Reception (closest family and friends only)

Invitation to our wedding ceremony and reception was for closest family members and friends only. But we wanted to make sure we would  celebrate this momentous occasion with the rest of our beloved friends and colleagues as well. And  so, we had  a post-wedding party open to all those dear to us, but wouldn't be around during the ceremony. We wanted everyone to be there!!

Wedding Ceremony and Reception (closest family and friends only)

September 21, 2014 - 3:00 pm
5718747, 9941225, 09085430401
Emperor Event Center (near golf course; frontgate: Don Celso Tuazon Ave.; backgate: Even Par St.)
74 Don Celso Tuazon Ave.Antipolo City (Antipolo-Cainta boundary), Rizal
Other contact numbers: 09274465635, 09178747633, 09257673767
Email address: contact.emperoreventcenter@gmail.com
Rain or shine, we'll get hitched! :)


September 21, 2014 - 3:00 pm
5718747, 9941225, 09085430401
Emperor Event Center (near golf course; frontgate: Don Celso Tuazon Ave.; backgate: Even Par St.)
74 Don Celso Tuazon Ave.Antipolo City (Antipolo-Cainta boundary), Rizal
Other contact numbers: 09274465635, 09178747633, 09257673767
Email address: contact.emperoreventcenter@gmail.com

Post-wedding Party (open to our dear friends and colleagues)

September 26, 2014 - 9:00 pm
Hit Productions Events Hall
Unit V The Gallery Bldg. (beside Makati Cinema Square) Amorsolo St. Legaspi VillageMakati City
2339
Cocktails, music, movies, dancing, singing, drinking, drinking and drinking!!!
LINKS: Google Maps Link

Venue and Directions to Wedding Ceremony and Reception on Sept. 21, 2014

Wedding Venue: Emperor Event Center

There are two routes going to Emperor Event Center.

If commuting, it is best to choose the Ortigas Avenue Extension route. Many jeeps with the Cainta-Junction route pass by Ortigas Avenue Extension. Make sure you go down upon reaching Don Celso Tuazon Avenue. Cross the street and you can ride a tricycle going to the venue, which is about 2 kilometers away from Ortigas Avenue Extension.

If driving and coming from the south or even Pasig or Ortigas, it is best to choose the Ortigas Avenue Extension route. Since the wedding is on a Sunday, we expect traffic to be relatively light by then.

If driving from Cubao, Antipolo or Marikina, it is best to choose the Sumulong Highway route. Just don't get paranoid that the drive will require you to pass by forest-like areas for about 2 kilometers before reaching the venue. ;-)

Detailed Directions


Ortigas Avenue Extension Route:
From Ortigas Avenue Extension when coming from Pasig or Ortigas, pass by Cainta-Junction. Go straight, then turn left toDon Celso Tuazon Avenue upon seeing the landmarks Ministop and Jollibee, as well as the huge white golfball signsaying "Valley Golf and Country Club." Go straight for about 2 kilometers until you see the venue's frontgate and venue signage "Emperor Event Center" on your right. If you pass by the guard checkpoint, you already missed the venue's frontgate a few meters away.

If parking is already full at the frontgate area, you may want to pass by the guard checkpoint, then readily turn right on the next coming street (going up the hill), that's Penny Lane. Turn right again on the first street, that's Even Par Street. A few meters away where an overlooking endpoint is seen, you will see thebackgate and venue signage "Emperor Event Center" on your right. You can park on the side street.

Sumulong Highway Route:
From Marcos Highway, go straight until you reach Masinag, then turn right to Sumulong Highway. Go straight about 3.5 kilometers until you reach the Valley Golf and Country Club entrance on your right. Landmarks include the restaurant Bali Gulp and the huge white golfball sign saying "Valley Golf and Country Club." From the guardhouse, which is already Don Celso Tuazon Avenue, simply follow the green and white "Valley Golf and Country Club" directional signages. Take note that you will be passing by areas that seem like parts of a lush forest -- only with a concrete paveway to pass by in between. Some areas are full of trees, other areas have residential structures. Follow the easy-to-see signs saying "To Valley Golf and Country Club."

Go straight for more than 2 kilometers. You will pass by the golf course, then you will soon pass by the guard checkpoint. A few meters away, you will see the venue's frontgate and venue signage on your left. If the parking inside the frontgate is already full, you may want to park along Even Par Street where the venue'sbackgate is, since the frontgate along Don Celso Tuazon Avenue is a major highway.

Or you may want to readily decide to park at the backgate by not passing by the guard checkpoint anymore. Instead, right before the guard checkpoint, turn left (going up the hill), that's Penny Lane. Turn right on the first street, that's Even Par Street. A few meters away where an overlooking endpoint is seen, you will see the backgate and venue signage "Emperor Event Center" on your right. You can park on the side street.