Rebellious Prenup Workshop - Classic w/ a Twist

Photography by Carlo & Hyds Cecilio of Imagine Nation

Prenups can be quite daunting (especially for grooms). And not everyone has the time, energy, and budget to mount a mega production just for it. But if you really must have prenup photos but really don’t want to make a hullabaloo out of it, don’t fret. We collaborated with photographers Carlo & Hyds Cecilio of Imagine Nation, The Makeup of Mica Team, Cravings Il Terrazo, real-life couple Dominique & Angelique, and Project Runway Philippines Contestant Joseph Montelibano to prove to you that all you need are three simple, easy-to-do steps to create prenup photos that are classic but with a twist.

Sometimes, a charming restaurant can provide existing, pretty textures that don't need any further styling.

1.   An interesting venue – wherever you may be, pretty much all cities have a wonderful location just waiting to be discovered. If you don’t have the budget for a prenup stylist or the time to really plan for your prenup, all you need to do is do an ocular of your neighborhood. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the details that we often forget what’s right under our nose. Cravings Il Terrazo is among the many picture-prefect venues in the Timog area alone. And there are so many other restaurants cropping up that already have props, colorful backdrops, delectable furniture (and even dramatic restrooms!) that can be maximized for pictorial purposes. What’s more, vibrant restaurants are not just the options here—you could scout for spas, boutique hotels, and even furniture stores (besides Heima please)! SIDENOTE: When doing shoots in such locations, please do not forget your etiquette. This seems like such a natural thing to do but you’ll be surprised at the horror stories we hear about couples doing guerrilla tactics, trashing venues, and not even buying food or drinks in the restaurant just to have a photo. Doing this makes venues learn the hard way and will eventually turn down future shoots or charge higher.

Sometimes all you need is a pop of color or a pair of 'loud' earrings to step out of your comfort zone

2.   WEAR IT LOUD AND PROUD – there’s no need to jump into pools, do acrobatic moves or go to a prison just to show you have an adventurous, rebellious side. If you don’t have the time and energy to do such concepts, all you really need is to go loud with your outfits. For classic couple Dominique & Angelique wearing loud colors, prints, and accessories was already stepping out of their comfort zones. Borrow from a designer or stylish friend to use larger than life accessories or some print-on-print ensembles. Keep it tasteful though and not tacky! Only wear loud outfits that make you comfortable or flatter your features. If it’s not working, don’t try to push it just for the sake of having a unique photo. 

Anyone with a camera can claim they are a photographer. But taste and eye for creativity is quite a delectable rarity.

3.  Invest on a good photographer team – What you save on props, what you save on a stylist; you use to get the best photographer your budget allows you to. Believe you me, I have seen prenups done in the hippest venues yet the photos were not given justice because the photographer was an after-thought. Taste and preference varies from couple to couple. Here in Rebellious Brides though, we prefer and recommend for you to get prenup photographers that specialize in the natural look and a team that has a tasteful eye for detail.  It’s not about who’s popular, it’s not about who can give you a best deal, it’s not about who you can give you a free prenup as part of the package. 

More tips:

 1. RB Mica shares, schedule your bridal trial makeups on the same day of your prenup shoot to further save on time, energy, and budget.

2. Most couples do something rebellious for their prenup, then keep the wedding traditional. While there is completely nothing wrong with this, hooray to the couple who can actually INVERT this. What if, the prenup is the one that is traditional while the wedding is the one that has a twist?

3.  Involve loved ones! Bring the whole gang or family with you to the prenup shoot and make it a pseudo engagement party/affair of some sort! This allows you to be even more comfortable in front of the camera and will allow you to have those coveted group wedding photos that sometimes don't happen on the wedding day itself due to the tight timeline.

A Special Rebellious Brides Collaboration
Photography: Carlo & Hyds Cecilio of Imagine Nation
Makeup: The Makeup of Mica Team
Special thanks to Joseph Montelibano & Hyds for providing the outfits
Special thanks to real-life couple Dominique & Angelique for modeling
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RB 2013 Forecast Report: CAPIZ

Photography by Carlo Cecilio of Imagine Nation

In our Rebellious Brides 2013 Fearless Forecast Feature, we said something about skipping the mason jars and the other foreign influences because we have our own local artful products that we can celebrate. One of which is the Capiz. 

The Philippines is naturally abundant with Capiz shells. Capiz makes for such an elegant design element for  weddings. The great part about it is that when combined with ingenuity and taste, it can definitely look modern--and in some instances, even whimsical. 

 Together with Carlo Cecilio of Imagine Nation, we went to Cravings Il Terrazo for inspiration to create this pseudo mood board (or maybe it should be called mood blog) for you. The way Cravings' in-house designer Tina Bonoan visualized this branch is the perfect living proof of just how Capiz can be very versatile. 

 Create a rebellious whimsical capiz look 

by combining it with pops of color! 

The Red-Turquoise-Capiz triple threat combo is such an exciting mix, don't you think?

http://www.seashellsinbloom.com/capiz-shell-bouquet.html

Green & Capiz looks very organic! 

Capiz bouquet anyone? :)

Combining Capiz with metallic and neutral tones make for a contemporary look. 

How about creating a stylish entourage ensemble with a touch of Capiz accessories?

L-R: Monique Lhuillier (secondcitystyle.com) / Capiz earrings (owgoods.org) / Emi Jorge Capiz bag (www.couturelab.com)

For a sentimental, classic, and timeless look you can use black & white photos and combine it with Capiz mood lighting. 

The black & white photos you see from the interiors of Cravings are my husband's own lomo photos taken from his travels around Europe. You can do the same with your table arrangements by incorporating black & white photos that have meaning to you and your fiancee.

L-R: Capiz candle holders (casasugar.com) / Peony Capiz pendant chandelier (matthewizzo.com) / Black & White photos by MangoRed

 Which style fits you? The Whimsical Capiz? Contemporary Capiz? Or Timeless Capiz? 


We hope that our Fearless Capiz forecast for 2013 will inspire you to graduate from the usual wedding elements cropping up. Go Pinoy, Go Capiz.

Credits:
Location: Cravings Il Terrazo
Interior Designer for Cravings: Tina Bonoan
Capiz chandeliers from: A Home Creations
Photography: Carlo Cecilio of Imagine Nation
Special thanks to RB Mica & my hubby for overseeing the shoot :)

XOXO,
Kai

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