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Monday, March 24, 2014

All-White Mardi Gras

There's something about Poveda's graduating batch of 2014 that makes you feel like you can expect great, rebellious things from the girls (and perhaps their parents? *wink*). After all, if their prom last year and their ball this year are any indication, then this batch is definitely on to exciting times ahead.


We once presented a mardi gras wedding concept to a client. Alas, the couple didn't pick that concept. So when we found out about Poveda's grad ball theme, we felt quite giddy about it. Gideon Hermosa, Jason Magbanua, Oly Ruiz, Madge Lejano...and for the best dressed, you have Veluz and what more can you expect? I can't wait to see the video.

2-time best dressed winner, Janna Lejano

Photo Credit: @julesbautista

Congratulations, ladies! We can't wait to see what you'll come up with for your debuts and weddings! And have a blast at college--for this is just the beginning ;)

More photos from #PovedaWMG2014: 

Photo Credits: @margauxchincuanco and @dingrayson
Photo Credits: @eizelsanchez, @celinaceuz, @daniiiled
Photo Credits: @andiroldan, @djtonytoni, @sloppybutt, @alfonsoavilaa
Photo Credits: @abbytrinidad, @samanthacapulong, @ysabellyyy
Last Look!

*Special thanks to Ed and Arlene Aguirre for the Staging, Lights, and Sounds :)

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Rebellious Idea - The Frozen Wedding


It's been awhile since we last made a Rebellious Idea post but with Frozen coming out, we just had to make one! I never had that much expectations with Frozen. In my opinion, the last epic Disney movies that really came out were Mulan & Hercules. After that, they just kind of struggled (perhaps because they also focused on Pixar?). With Frozen, I FINALLY felt like the magical days of Little Mermaid, Lion King, Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and Hercules are here again. Frozen has that same flair. I'm so in love with it maybe because it has brought out the child in me again--but at the same time, it's a new generation of Disney that I have come to experience with my own little family. 

The film is ooooozing with wedding ideas! And I don't care if there's no ice in the Philippines. I think that the same way that Olaf loves the idea of summer and the sun (even if that doesn't even make sense--which makes it sooo hilarious), we can reverse that into tropical meets ice. We've never been one to care much for rules. And as Elsa would say, "The cold never bothered me anyway". So let's start! 

THE FASHION

The Bride as Elsa, the Ice Queen

(Gown by Elie Saab)


Cool as ice. That's the peg for the bride as she exudes Elsa in all of her magical, snow flake glory. 
We imagine her gown to be as sparkly, fluid, and almost kind of see-through like--the same effect it had in the movie when Elsa transformed herself in the "Let It Go" sequence. 

Alternate Look: Elsa has two looks in the movie--the first one was when she was still prim & proper, and the other one when she became icy cool. So perhaps the bride can also have two looks? 


Other bridal elements that are "Elsa inspired" would be her long braids adorned with maybe flowers or crystals. When it comes to the makeup, you can either follow the purple frosted eyes or keep it more simple with a natural ethereal look. 


As for her bouquet, why a snowflake bouquet looks absolutely gorgeous and magical! Can somebody please consider a snowflake bouquet??? It looks soooo breathtaking! (Sigh). Now as for the shoes, Elsa's "signature move" is when she stomps with her killer shoes--so a kick-ass pair of pumps will definitely finish the look.

(Search "Snowflake Bouquet" on Etsy) 

The Maid-of-Honor as Anna 

(Gown by Elie Saab)

The maid-of-honor has to be inspired by no other than Elsa's sister, Anna. Anna is kind of the opposite of Elsa in a sense that she has that "Spring/Summer Season" kind of quality to her. Her various outfits in the movie always have prints on them--mostly flowers. So we wanted to maintain that same vibe. In the movie, Elsa and Anna almost have equal billing. And we reckon that when it comes to a Frozen themed wedding, the bride should be rebellious enough to share the spotlight with her maid-of-honor as well (wouldn't it be even more emotional if the MOH was also a super close sister?).

The Entourage as Ice Princesses

(Gowns by Elie Saab)

I love the idea of making the entourage look like ice princesses. After all, this is a Disney-themed kind of wedding so everybody has to look just as magical and fantastical as the bride. Top the look with braided hairstyles, ice-coated nail polish effects, and instead of bouquets create a giant DIY ornament that has flowers inside!

 The Men as Prince Charming


Technically, Elsa doesn't have a "love team" in the movie (which is refreshing for a Disney film!). And the only prince ended up being a villain (sorry for the spoiler! WATCH THE MOVIE!). But it is a modern fairy tale so it kind of makes sense to dress up the guys in dapper outfits that have like a prince charming quality about it. 

The Flower Girls as Little Elsa and Little Anna 


The flower girls will be in blue and green satin dresses with exaggerated bow sashes. Purple flowers were one of the main spring elements in the movie so we wanted to incorporate that by having the flower girls carry baskets of purple pretties :)

THE ELEMENTS

 Crystals, Icy Blue, and Snowflakes are just some of the templates that can be used to create that Frozen-themed reception. Use these elements to layer the look as much as you can. But not everything should be about this because it's the "obvious" kind of winter or ice themed wedding. Add it to create volume but the key is to make it unique to Frozen as it can be. See below:


Olaf, Olaf, and more Olaf! It wouldn't really be a Frozen wedding if Olaf wasn't around, right? Use him as an element where possible! It would also be nice to have doodles of memorable quotes from the movie such as: "Some people are worth melting for", "Love will thaw a frozen heart", or "Love is an open door with you" :)


Devil in the details. There are other Frozen-inspired details that may not necessarily be obvious but to true blue fans, these elements are worth including: intricately decorated doors, a wooden swing set, and paintings are just some of the incidental elements in the movie that can make it even more personal. 

MORE IDEAS
Here are more ideas and inspirations that you can use for your Frozen themed wedding! 

How about a video projection? Check this out!


Makeup ideas for the entourage courtesy of Michelle Phan:




Get more creative inspirations here in this behind-the-scenes video. 
There's still more details and elements that you can add!



RECOMMENDED TALENTS 




From L-R: For your Elsa-inspired bridal couture, get Vidal Clayton of the Cecilio Abad Design Team. If there's a designer who can do that Ice Queen vibe, it will be him! Get Metrophoto for the photography! Oly Ruiz' dramatic and architectural flair will be perfect for this theme. And lastly, for the styling, there's nobody else I can think of that can do the job but Gideon Hermosa. The way he pushes the envelope every single time will be something exciting to watch out for--if in and when a Frozen themed wedding ever comes true! 

This is just a teaser of things that we can do for you in terms of conceptualizing the entire walkthrough of your wedding. The Wedding Agency is brimming with soooo many ideas! So email away and inquire via rebellious.bride@gmail.com :)

And don't forget to watch Frozen!!! 

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

"Spectacular! Spectacular!"


We are always so giddy about Gideon Hermosa's works. His is a portfolio that oozes with so much versatility, imagination, and crazy beautiful. We always look forward to what he will post next! Here are some of our latest favorites :)



Check out more HERE

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Random Rebellion #57

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Random Rebellion #52 - #56

The local wedding scene was ooooooozing with random rebelliousness during the long weekend! How exciting! So we bring you not one but FIVE inspirations today!

Random Rebellion #52

Bonsai Fojas of Bonne shared on Instagram her Gatsby-inspired head pieces as featured by Asian Dragon Wedding Magazine.


And speaking of Gatsby weddings, Random Rebellion #53 is Gideon Hermosa's own Gatsby-inspired bouquet! Don't you just love that cascading lace?


Random Rebellion #54

Doesn't this purpley SoCal barn wedding remind you of RB Mica's Little Rascals DIY wedding? Soooo cute! :)

Random Rebellion #55


Makeup artist Madge Lejano was so thoughtful enough to tag us on this uber rebellious wedding rings as photographed by Jayson and Joanne Arquiza!

Random Rebellion #56

And finally, our final random rebellion comes from well....US! Here's a teaser of our upcoming Rebellious Brides feature together with A Dash of Jamie (Photography & Event Styling), Jacq's Florals (Flowers), KC Leyco (Bride & Groom Styling), The Makeup of Mica, Pumpkin Catering, Ink Scribbler (Calligraphy), and Ian Cruz Films. WATCH OUT FOR THAT!


Sunday, September 22, 2013

Rebellious Vegas Couple Benz & Abet

Photography by Ryan Ortega

We just wanted to personally congratulate and pay tribute to the Philippine wedding community's queen and king, Benz & Abet Rana of W@W fame! A very happy and rebellious 15th wedding anniversary! We admire your revolutionary ideas and influence and we wish you all the best and more anniversaries to come! Loving the outfits, the intimate wedding, and of course the drive-thru Vegas renewal *wink*




Credits as grabbed from Madge:

Bride wearing Veluz / Bouquet: Gideon Hermosa / Groom & Best Men: Boy Kastner / Madge's Gown: Cecilio Abad, Corsage: Teddy Manuel, Earrings:CRU

Makeup, Styling, All-Around Go-To Gal: Madge Lejano
Videographer: Jason Magbanua & Bong Sare 
Photographer: Ryan Ortega

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Random Rebellion #48 & #49

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Pia + Eugene's Lovebirds Wedding

Photography by Nelwin Uy

"I personally think that pulling off a destination wedding scores a perfect 10 in the level of difficulty in terms of logistics, budget, and execution. But the greater challenge during our preparations was when my mom succumbed to cancer, 3 months before our big day. I believe no bride-to-be should ever experience such triple stress and difficult emotional situation (not to mention dealing with the "pamahiins" of not pushing through with the wedding because it would be bad luck). But I kept calm and carried on what I believed my mom would have thought would be best for me."

Rebellious Bride Pia on the Challenges of Planning Her Rebellious Wedding


Pia and Eugene wanted a destination wedding where they could have an intimate wedding for just a party of fifty guests. The couple was smitten by Bellaroca and instantly knew they found their perfect wedding venue. Since they wanted a relaxed vibe, they complemented the island with an offbeat theme of "Lovebirds". Think bird's nests, charming colors as in the pastel-colored feathers of the Lovebirds, pretty calligraphy/illustrations, bird houses galore, non-floral elements, and twigs. The result of which was exactly what the couple wanted--a relaxed, 'chirpy' wedding with a light and happy feeling. 



Congratulations Pia & Eugene and may you find inner strength and positivity in your marriage, the same way you made it through in your charming wedding. 

CREDITS:
Photography: Nelwin Uy
Styling: Gideon Hermosa
HMUA: Ana Isip and Dave Grona
Invitation Design: Danika Rio Navarro
Printing: Kenstar Graphics
Ceremony Gown: Monique Lhuillier
Reception Gown: Aris Pico Haute Couture, Dubai UAE
Shoes: Guiseppe Zanotti
Groom's Tux: Armani
Rings: Tiffany & Co.

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