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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Spice Up a Wedding at Chili's

I was the makeup artist for a wedding last March and after the ceremony, I went to Fernbrooks, the venue for the touch up and reception. I then asked the coordinator if the bride and groom were on their way. Not yet, she says. They're in Chili's. 

Chili's?! 

And right there and then, I knew I had to feature this couple who chose to down burgers, fries and margaritas right smack in the middle of their wedding.

I love how they had no care in the world. I bet people were gawking at them. But I also bet Erikka and Shannon had the time of their lives. This is how you do a pre-reception shoot, rebellious style!










RB: Why Chili's?

Erikka: A little background: actually, I did not want a traditional wedding. I wanted my wedding to show what kind of a couple my husband and I are - how unique our love story is. We have been civilly married for 5 years and have been together 11 years when we did the church wedding. The original date for our wedding was actually June 8, 2013 but I had to move it to March 2014 because I had an anxiety attack while planning the wedding! I was thinking kasi of what was the right thing to do for the wedding (me marrying into a Chinese family - thus there were a lot of restrictions) instead of just doing what I wanted for the wedding.

 Anyway, when my wedding coordinator and I were discussing the flow of the program during the wedding day, I asked her if it was possible to do a shoot at Chili's instead of doing a pre-reception shoot at Fernbrook Gardens. For me kasi, a lot of couples already had that sunset shot outside the venue, the gazebo shot, the gondola shot, etc and I wanted us to do something different. So why Chilis? My husband and I used to go to Chili's a lot when we were dating. We'd go there with friends, too! When we had kids na, Chili's is the place we go to when I'm too lazy to cook on weekends. A lot of memories were made at Chilis. It was actually a good thing that there's a Chili's branch in Alabang Town Center, otherwise I would've had a problem thinking of where to do the shoot!




RB: What are the other rebellious elements of your wedding?

Erikka: I chose to buy a ready-made gown instead of having one made for me because it was more convenient. I didn't really know what kind of silhouette would look good on me, and going to the bridal boutique and trying on different gowns with different silhouettes helped me in picking the perfect gown. I picked the Fardel gown from the 2013 Collection of the Atelier Diagonal line of Pronovias -- and oh my God! When i tried on the gown at Mi Sueno, I fell in love with the gown instantly! The gown was everything I imagined my gown to be -- classic and elegant, romantic and without too much trimmings! 




RB: Any message for other brides out there?

Erikka:  It might sound cliche, but really, go with your gut feel! It is YOUR wedding, YOUR day, so don't be afraid to follow what YOU feel is right - and don't be afraid to enlist the help of your girl friends because believe me, wedding planning/preps will be easier with them around! At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you married the love of your life :)



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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Random Rebellion #39

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

RB 2013 Forecast Report: ROGUE

Photo by Carlo & Hyds Cecilio of ImagineNation

While the rest are probably digging Emerald which is supposedly the color of the year, we say it's Rogue. And whether it's your lipstick or a pop of red like a bangle, this is the color we are gravitating towards to.

Chief rebellious diva makeup artist, RB Mica writes: Red is in this 2013! To update the look, pair it with fuller brows. To create full brows, I used K-Palette eyebrow pen. For the lips, I used Chanel Rogue hydrabase in New York Red. Make sure to choose a hydrating lipstick. So you get that matte finish without the dryness. Use a lip sealer to make it last on your big day.

When in comes to makeup, here are the looks we love:

Makeup by The Makeup of Mica
Photography by Metrophoto

Makeup by The Makeup of Mica

 More rawring rogue from RB Mica's The Makeup of Mica:


Even Kate Spade seems to agree with us on this one!


Rogue Bridal Jewelry - Are you or your fiancee a Cancer/Leo? Or maybe your wedding falls on a July? Another way to do rogue is incorporating Ruby gems in your wedding. They say that wearing the month's gem makes its powers even more potent. Here's more interesting info on this fiery gem:


The energy of Ruby is intense and vivid.  

"It is said that the power of Ruby is in its encouragement to follow your dreams and your bliss, helping you to change your world.   Ruby will bring light to the dark places in ones life, bringing a spark of awareness to those places where you might still need work, and giving you the opportunity to clear that path. Ruby also heightens our love for life, giving us motivation and inspiration to choose wisely for ourselves and others.


Eliminates the "Martyr" syndrome, the underlying belief that you are somehow "less than" that sets you up to fail by thinking you need to experience pain and suffering to learn.  The Universe has all of infinity at its disposal to teach you, it does not need you to be its whipping boy. 

Ruby's wisdom is in teaching you how precious you are. You were handcrafted in Love, and meant to be happy." 

(Source: http://www.gemstonegifts.com/stones/ruby.htm)


There's a lot of colors to choose from when it comes to your wedding. Whatever you choose, always choose because it has a meaning to you and not just because someone tells you it is the 'in' thing right now. And always remember to Live Colorfully! :)

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

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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