Showing posts with label koni esteban. Show all posts
Showing posts with label koni esteban. Show all posts
Monday, March 18, 2013

Candidly Pretty's DIY Workshop at the Trade School Manila

We'd like to personally invite you all to attend Koni Esteban of Candidly Pretty's "bartered" class on DIY making! And you gotta hurry because the class is almost full!!!


The class is "bartered" because this class is the brilliant idea of Trade School Manila wherein knowledge can be passed on to students without necessarily paying for a fee--instead, you can barter with what the speaker/teacher wants to get! How cool is that? For example, Koni will be sharing her knowledge on DIY crafting and she'd like to barter the following items below! And as you can see, there's only 4 seats left!!!



We absolutely LOVE, LOVE the idea of barter for knowledge--heck, we believe in a barter society w/o money! And RB Mica and I are also interested to share some of our own knowledge too--on weddings, on makeup, on Pinoy green living, and so much more! CLICK HERE to sign-up for Koni's DIY class!

Speaking of Koni, check out her handcrafted wooden spoon idea below! :)


As an organic advocate/neophyte eco warrior, I truly appreciate that Koni Esteban of Candidly Pretty made wooden utensil options for weddings. There's A LOT of waste that goes on in each and every wedding. So injecting sustainable and eco-friendly ideas show that we actually care for Mother Earth in our own little ways.


Why are wooden utensils better? First of all, even if guests opt to leave it for the trash it can be segregated after the reception under the pile of recyclables. Second of all, it will lessen the number of dinnerware that has to be washed which consumes a lot of water and toxic dish washing liquid products. And third of all? Why, it's a simple but wonderful detail to have of course! :)

To read Candidly Pretty's feature on their wooden utensils, CLICK HERE

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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Wedding Agency: "Our Big Family Wedding"


Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple
"We had the MOST amazing day. The Wedding Agency/RBs perfected every detail and we cannot thank them enough for making our day so special..Cyril and I would be very willing to recommend them highlighting how professional they were from the start until our wedding day..They just exceeded our expectations..

THANKS Rebellious Brides-KAI and MICA
with love, Cyril and Karien:)" 

-- Rebellious Bride Karein on The Wedding Agency by The Rebellious Brides

When we first met Karein & Cyril last year, it was very clear that both of their families were vested in their relationship. The family will be very much involved in this wedding--there was no doubt about that. 

So when we conceptualized three ideas for them, we threw one that was inspired by the main message or lesson from the movie My Greek Fat Wedding--simply put, we presented a wedding idea that was more of a mindset rather than a wedding theme. Usually when families are highly involved in the wedding it spells out conflict and wedding madness--but what makes this concept rebellious was the fact that we proposed to even highlight what could have been the 'opposition'. "If you can't beat them, join them", we explained.

 We suggested some elements on what can make the wedding feel family-oriented and sentimental. Family style big tables, lots of picture frames, woodsy details, storytelling of the couple's 11-year relationship, and sweet doodles/illustrations make for an interactive, warm and inviting mood that creates even more bonding moments together. The rule of thumb was to make everyone feel part of the family.

Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple


"I knew that you [RB/Wedding Agency] must somehow have had a hand in Ate Karein & Cy's wedding. I was right!" -- one of the couple's friends/ Rebellious Bunch Photographer Marvin Dungao of 12 Masters Photography shared with us.  

Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple
 While conceptualizing wedding ideas is one of the main thrusts of our Wedding Agency service, at the end of the day we'd like to think that more importantly we help our couples unleash their own individual creativity. And Karein & Cyril is the best example of that. While Karein religiously followed the wedding elements that we proposed, she also further improved it to make it her own. This is collaboration at its best and we immensely enjoyed seeing the ideas brought to life to new heights!



 The couple took to heart our "frame-within-a-frame" Modern Family inspired prenup idea and created a cool prenup collage during their reception wherein they literally DIY-framed some of the photos! How cool is that?

Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple


Karein initially wanted fresh flowers for her bouquet so when we thought of ideas for it, we suggested a "sunny & sentimental" vibe for her bouquet. When she changed her mind and realized she wanted to work with Vatel/{ETC} to create a non-floral bouquet for her, this is how they dimensionalized the original idea--and we LOVE IT! 


Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple
 Karein & Cyril's color motif (yellow, blue, gray) seemed such a challenging mix for stylish entourage gowns. So we suggested for them to cleverly mix yellow & gray together. And we love how it turned out especially for the flower girls! :)


Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple

At the heart of the couple's brief was the fact that they wanted a whimsical, romantic, and detail-oriented wedding. Their main pet peeve was having lull moments and dead air. So we suggested for them to have a lot of interactive elements that were in keeping with their theme! And again--loving how they seemed to have followed our suggestions to the hilt! :)


Photography by Nice Print (Wedding's Official Photographer)
Photography by Nice Print (Wedding's Official Photographer)
Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple
Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple

Over the course of Karein & Cyril's wedding preps--and even right after we presented their walkthrough, they were advised that the venue underwent some renovations. From the traditional garden vibe that Fernwood once had, they decided to update their look with some "western-ish" details. Instead of throwing a bridezilla hissy fit, our rebellious bride Karein kept her cool and decided to work this new development to her advantage.  This is how she thought of  adding the "train journey" as an extra element in the reception to make everything more cohesive with the renovation--and we are so proud of her for really evolving into having  a creative, rebellious bride spirit :)


Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple
Photo by Marvin Dungao as a guest and very good friend of the couple
Photography by Nice Print (Wedding's Official Photographer)

Photo by Marvin Dungao / 12Masters Photography
Rebellious Bride Karein shares: "Since we marked the date for our wedding day, I started looking for brilliant ideas that will suffice my ideal wedding.  While browsing the net I stumbled into the "Rebellious Brides". The RBs just caught my attention and I never doubted reaching out to them.

In a matter of minutes, we set an appointment and had our first meeting. During our briefing, it seemed as though we were close already and it felt great. They just asked about our lives, how and what we wanted for our wedding. And amazingly, the next meeting everything was plotted in a PowerPoint presentation as if we've known each other for years. And as the wedding neared, I could talk to them anytime whenever I had a question/consultation.  They showed the 'Rebellious side of us' that we've just discovered from them."

Congratulations Karein & Cyril! We are so very happy and proud of you guys for being able to create such a crazy wedding haha! We heard it was amazing and photographer Marvin Dungao couldn't help gush about it.

PS. Don't you guys just LUUURVE Karein's anti-white Drezzee bridal gown? So proud of our rebellious bride protege! Haha :)


Photography by Nice Print (Wedding's Official Photographer)

CREDITS - Bride's Gown: Drezzee George Matti/ Bride's Bouquet: Vatel/{ETC} Handmade Goodness / Photo & Video: Nice Print / Prenup: 12 Masters Photography / Bridal Preps: Sulu Hotel QC / Ceremony & Reception: Fernwood QC / Styling & Props: Koni Esteban / Coordinator: Events Republic (Marg & Anggie) / Catering: Shekinah Dishes / HMUA: Cel Sabile / Other special thank yous by the couple: Knotville, Wingdingz, Home & Bride Essentials by Gerri Diokno, Click Box Photobooth, Sober Club Mobile Bar, and The Wedding Library / Concept: The Wedding Agency by The Rebellious Brides

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Candidly Pretty's Fabric Letters

While Fabric Letters are easily bought in some specialty boutiques, not only are they expensive but they are also small. Enter Candidly Pretty's handmade letters--each are a labor of love and are sized just right. Koni makes sure that each letter is picture perfect for your prenup or wedding photos/videos, and even couple's booths because they are actually visible! Haha.

Photo by 12Masters Photography

To know more about Candidly Pretty's other creations, CLICK HERE

 BACKTRACK HERE:



Candidly Pretty's Fabric Bouquet

Candidly Pretty's Washi Tape Dessert Pennants Tutorial


Candidly Pretty's Library Card Save the Date Tutorial

The Tale of The Giant Paper FlowerFollow us on Twitter! @RebelliousBride
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Candidly Pretty's Fabric Bouquet

Photo by: Rock Paper Scissors
Love, love, LOVE Koni Esteban's fabric bouquet for Boracay Bride Cat! So chic, so tasteful, and so precious indeed! Am gonna have to contact Koni soon! I want some fabric bouquets for our Rebellious Home and for our upcoming party! :)

Here's another photo: 


Koni shares: "Crafting these dainties was not a stroll in the park. It took me an entire week to design, manually die cut and sew the separate pieces together. All my exhaustion melted away when I saw Cat's smile =) Knowing that she appreciated what I created especially for her, made my excited heart skip a beat."

Read more on Koni's fabric bouquet at Candidly Pretty. Click HERE! 

 BACKTRACK HERE:



Candidly Pretty's Washi Tape Dessert Pennants Tutorial


Candidly Pretty's Library Card Save the Date Tutorial

The Tale of The Giant Paper Flower



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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Candidly Pretty's Dessert Table & Party Favors

Freelance crafter Koni Esteban of Candidly Pretty and her friends were recently in-charge of visualizing and implementing the dessert table and party favors for an intimate party. Here's how their team made it all happen:

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Koni: I was thrilled to be in charge of the dessert table! I decorated it with fabric-covered letters and hand-stitched mini buntings that were intricately made with LOVE =)


Koni: Leah entrusted me to work on the party favors. With the theme in mind, I came up with these pretty pastel-colored hankies.


Koni: My craft zizters and I collaborated on this scrumptious project. Geli baked red velvet bars with cream cheese frosting and Ella made handwritten tags. They had been so enthusiastic with working with me on this project! Together we came up with this. =) Isn’t it so delectable-looking! It really is a sweet treat! Merci beaucoup gurlz!!!


Awesome work, ladies!

To view the complete set, click HERE :)

BACKTRACK HERE:

Candidly Pretty's Library Card Save the Date Tutorial



XOXO,
Kai
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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Candidly Pretty's Wrap Tutorial

Rebellious freelance crafter Koni Esteban of Candidly Pretty shares with us a wonderful wrapping idea that seems very easy to make, but done with such heart and thought into it.

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Now isn't this just lovely? :) Read the complete step-by-step tutorial HERE!

BACKTRACK HERE:

The Tale of The Giant Paper Flower



Candidly Pretty's Washi Tape Dessert Pennants Tutorial


XOXO,
Kai

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Candidly Pretty's Washi Tape Dessert Pennants Tutorial

Hello rebels! Here's a cute idea to make your dessert tables more sweet, courtesy of rebellious freelance crafter Koni Esteban of Candidly Pretty!

www.candidlypretty.blogspot.com


Koni muses that "Your sugar-coated goodies will not only be yummy to the tummy but will also be a sure hit eye candy!!!"

Click HERE to read Koni's step-by-step tutorial!

BACKTRACK HERE:

Candidly Pretty's Library Card Save the Date Tutorial

The Tale of The Giant Paper Flower

XOXO,
Kai
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