El Pueblo
(I can never forget that evening.. the rain, the big red umbrella, the flowers, and you smiling the entire time.)
It was getting late and the mall's closing. We're both so tired and hungry that we decided to give ourselves a treat. We went in at Racks and ordered some ribs. I got too caught up with the stress caused by my wedding dress. I almost forgot that I was wearing full make up and that my hair was set. You tried to console me. You were cheerful still and how you loved the way I was made up. So many things was going through my head like the interview, the payments, how to fix my dress, and the very intriguing seminar that my friend recommended.
Just to get the ball rolling, I told you about the seminar. You didn't find it necessary for now. I must've sounded like I was having cold feet. I simply thought that we'd learn a lot about ourselves and of marriage when we attend it. You asked me what would happen if either of us would back out. You're quite firm when you said that you'd convince me still. I was elated! I, of course, just ended up crying coz that would've only meant the end of the world for me. At least you get to be logical while I ended up being emotional. I felt like a sissy.
I don't recall how the rest of the conversation went that night. All I know is that there I was falling again, swooning, feeling so captivated by you. I don't know what spell it is that you made but it felt stronger by the day. Maybe our relationship is getting stronger. Like you, I too believe that we're gonna have a good life together.
Falling Still
Despite all the stress and challenges that came our way, we always managed to pull ourselves through. Surprisingly, I found myself falling in love all the more. I thought then that once you're hitched, then it's just gonna be like an everyday thing. I realized now that it's really more that sweet talk and promises. It's like a mutual feeling of happiness, peace and a sense of belonging. Now I can't be as aloof to everyone else as I was then. I feel important and I feel a lot!! I never felt anything before and now, I'm experiencing all the possible feelings that I can possibly have. It isn't always bright and sunny for us but despite the occasional gloom, we always find ourselves smiling at the end of the day. I feel grateful everyday for loving him. And I feel so lucky to be loved by him. I'm really looking forward to our anniversary!
Sometimes off the rack is better
It's nice to look at wedding magazines to see all these beautiful models show off the designer gowns. But with the recent mess that my dressmaker did, I realized that sometimes, off the rack is still better.
What went wrong with the clothes for the entourage is the cloth used. I should've asked them to roll out the material so i can see how it'll fall to the body. It should've been thicker, so the beads won't be necessary. (I'm not a fan of beadwork!)
In my wedding dress, the execution was wrong. I saw a similarly designed dress at the mall and it fit me perfectly. This one was just one big nightmare.. too much volume, wrong measurements and the dress made me look not just awkwardly proportioned, but pregnant!
I scrutinized every potential wedding gown in three huge malls here in Manila. I found one, an evening gown although it was in black. I got in touch with the designer and was glad that they could make one for me in a span of 5 days. Now that's a big relief!
Quick fix for a Wedding Gown
Nahimasmasan na ko.. :)
We've just been interviewed by a very old priest
this Wednesday morning. It turned out ok, and was pretty
quick. I don't think he was even reading the stuff
that we wrote. Coz if he did, then he'd probably
notice the differences in our answers.
Afterwards, we took a ride to Kamias Road to seek
Avel Bacudio's botique. He's now a well established
fashion designer and I do remember him still
starting out then when we got him into a fashion
show that Jewelmer organized. Alan liked his work
and surprisingly, so did I. (We rarely agree on
clothing design.) So we placed our order, they took
my measurement and scheduled me for fitting this
Saturday. Now that's pretty quick for an instant
wedding gown. They said I can have it picked up by
Wednesday next week.
I guess the trick with couture is not to even
mention the word wedding coz the price tag triples
insantly, and the waiting period drags for at least
a month. I mean for an off the rack gown that
already costs a few grands, the price doubles
instantly since we're having it custom-made. Good
thing i never mentioned that i'm gonna be wearing it
for my wedding. I really can't understand the
pricing scheme for the fashion industry but then it
works. At least that solves my wedding gown
nightmare.
