Gowns, Suits and Entourage

Bridal Wear

So, after looking at a lot of RTW and rental options, I have decided to just make my own design, because 1) I don't want a ballgown (which is what most RTW and rental options offer), 2) I am not into sequins and beads also especially if I want to use the dress for another occasion, and 3) I cannot find what I am looking for.

It seems simple enough, as I was looking for a short beige/cream/ivory dress that I can use in other occasions (like a christening or something). But I cannot find it.
I was planning to have the skirt made, so I can use it for the wedding.
Since I also have an unpredictable rash on my forearm, I also wanted a lace bolero.

In the end, I went to Tabora market, looked for the lace with the design that I want. (I am not into flowers, so I would rather not have a floral lace bolero if I can help it.) When I found the cloth, I asked if they can make a bolero for me. The person quoted me 1,500.
Then from there, I asked if they can also make me my short dress, made out of duchess satin, she quoted me 3,000.
And when I asked if I also wanted to make a long skirt, like the ones for the entourage, she quoted me 4,500.
But when I added that if I can make the skirt have a train, it became 8,000 with a long train, or she can give it to me for 5,000 if I can make do with a short train (like a sweep).
I was torn if I really wanted a longer train, because when I saw the sample sweep, it wasn't enough for me. I was really torn because I wanted to keep the dress at a 5,000 budget but she said she could give it to me for 7500 instead of 8000. So in the end... I chose the longer train (because hey, this is still pretty cheap and I can wear the short dress and the bolero). 

I hope I chose right. She told me they could finish it after a month. If I had no complaints, I can take it already. But if I want to alter anything, there was still time.

Anyway, this is the booth where I had my dress made. My contact person is Norma. I even sent my revised skirt design via Viber so I didn't have to go to Divisoria:

Groom's Suit

We also went around different haberdasheries and tailors to ask about a suit being made.
Our best bet was in Katipunan, Toppers which has been here for so long (because I pass by the traffic in Katipunan since I was in grade school).
They can make it in two weeks time, I think they quoted 8,000 for the whole 3-suit ensemble.

But wait, we saw this CEO Outlet shop along EDSA with sale up to 70% off! There were ready-made suits with matching trousers for as low as 2,500. This is the one Jeff was wearing in the picture.

But wait again, G2000 also had sale in Robinson's Magnolia, where they also sold occasion suits for only 1,500 (original price was 10k). We decided to go for that one instead because Jeff looked better in a "Slim Fit" Suit. And just have the vest and the trousers made in Toppers to make them match.

Entourage Infinity Dress

Okay, since we are not a Church wedding, we weren't sure if there will be entourage or not.
In the end, I just bought some because even if I didn't have an entourage, I would like to thank my sisters for helping me out in my DIY wedding project. (And at least the picture would like nice because my sisters are in uniform color.)

There are many online shops selling infinity dress, and thanks to my co-worker, I found out her supplier for her wedding. I went to their shop in Novaliches, saw their quality. I also ordered a sample one, and had all my sisters try it just to see how they would wear it (and if they would fit; my sisters and I all vary in size and shape).

I was quite torn on the color, because they had a lot (sample below). But the wedding was supposed to be a simple minimalist one, but we weren't sure if we wanted the pinks and light browns as most minimalist weddings also have those colors. But I was quite partial to the burgundy and emerald color, and my sisters also wanted those, but it would look like Christmas if there were two colors. They opted to just have one color, and that was burgundy... and apparently, that became our color theme haha

For now, I am torn if I am also going to buy for some of my friends who I plan to have as entourage when I am going to have our church wedding.

As for the men... well, we haven't really figured out what they will wear haha I am not yet even sure who are the male entourage or what will they wear. I kept on asking Jeff, but he also doesn't know. We just plan to ask them if they have black coat and trousers, and we just provide the necktie haha