A Vampire Prenup

While most brides want nature/colorful diy props/glamorous prenups, my rebellious bride Ariza  wanted a vampire themed e-session to immortalize their engagement which they entitled, "Love you for a thousand years" -- Photographer Michelle Pineda

Photography by Michelle Pineda

Our October features are really getting very conceptual and thrilling don't you think, rebels? I am beginning to feel as though October is such an amazing time to get married and explore 'twisted' ideas. It's also fast becoming one of my favorite times of the year--it's getting colder, all the pumpkins are out (and all the pumpkin-inspired food & drinks that go with it), the leaves are turning into a beautiful display of green, to yellow, to orange, and of course there are Halloween festivities and costumes to think about. But let's move on now to another cool submission, shall we? 

Photographer Michelle Pineda from the Arabian Themed Wedding Feature last week, now shares with us a Vampire Themed Prenup that she had the honor of shooting. She shares that her couple Ariza and Gian had a very challenging love story--not only did they struggle with an LDR, they also had a baby early on in their relationship. So the couple felt the need to passionately entitle their engagement to "Love you for a thousand years"--and while there are so many ways to interpret this eternal kind of vibe, they did so with a Vampire Idea. 

To create that eerie feeling, Michelle shares that she focused more on black & white shots. She also did very minimal post processing to get that raw intensity that the prenup needed. 

"Bit by bit Gian found the way to Ariza’s heart and when he touched her soul for the first time, she was lost. And She will never forget the first thing he said to her. "You're the most beautiful thing and I will love you for a thousand years" -- written by Stylist Jemi Nicdao

Gown by Jojo Macapinlac 

Separately, rebellious bride Ariza continued on with her dramatic steak when she donned a beautiful see-through wedding gown on their big day!

We definitely enjoyed every bit of this feature! And may this inspire everyone to be comfortable in your strangeness--wait, that's a song write? Haha!

Congratulations to Ariza and Gian! And may your marriage be eternally blessed for a thousand years, indeed. 

CREDITS: HMUA by Mariah Camaya-Santos / Styling by Jemi Nicdao / Photography by Michelle Pineda


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Gibb & Joel's Arabian Themed Wedding

"For brides planning their big day, being different has its pros and cons. What's important is that they won't have any regrets. When they do something rebellious, they have to make sure that it's something that they really want for themselves and not just to impress other people. It must be within their personality and style. Gibb is just a perfect example, her wedding is what she is...she is by heart, rebellious."

-- Photographer Michelle Pineda on Rebellious Bride Gibb

Photography by Michelle Pineda

Today's wedding is such a treat! Not only because of the rebellious, vibrant wedding but also because we are actually changing things up a bit by having the perspective of the photographer as opposed to the bride's. Is there anything more thrilling, more exciting than a conceptualized Arabian wedding, the first-ever wedding to be done at the Penthouse of the Zuellig Building in Makati?!? The venue and theme alone made my jaw drop. But there's even more than that! Loving all the colors, the chillness of it all, and the beautiful creative bride! Let's get to it shall we? Before I start belly dancing here. Haha!

Rebellious Brides: What are the things about this wedding that made it memorable for you, as their photographer?

Michelle: Joel and Gibb's wedding is very memorable for me because when we had our first meeting, she said that she personally chose me out of the hundreds of photographers out there, no one recommended me to her, she just browsed my portfolio and liked my style. I love it when brides appreciate your art. 

I didn't know at first that she is a DJ but I noticed she's very articulate. And so when we discussed her wedding, I knew then that she is 100% rebellious--from her chosen venue, to her ideas, dos and dont's and the theme. She wanted everything captured as it was happening. No cheesy and heavy posing, which explains the lack of portraits in favor of candid shots. She is my most relaxed bride! Everything was laid back from preparation to the set-up of the venue. Despite being rebellious though, the photos showed that she didn't forget the essence of why she is being married, she is in love and she wanted to enjoy and share it with the people closest to their hearts.

RB: What made your couple "rebellious" and what's your advice for bride-to-bes when planning their big day?

First, getting married in the penthouse of the Zuellig building for both ceremony and reception was quite different. Gibb and Joel's wedding was actually the first wedding to be held there!

Second, during preparation the bride was ultra chill. Not very many brides are like that :)

Third, Gibb's chosen gown was not white and not the typical design. It was simple but it really accentuated her gorgeous body.

Fourth, All the guests really got into the spirit of the theme and were dressed to the nines!

Speaking of guests, nothing can be more unconventional than guests relaxing while having shisha, with the city view at night.

My advice is this: Be rebellious for yourselves and not just to impress other people.

Congratulations Gibb and Joel! And may your marriage be filled with color, excitement, happiness, surprises, and good vibes as your wedding! :)

CREDITS:

Penthouse Zuellig Building Makati

Couturier: Leonard Co

Cake: Penk Ching

HMUA: Jake Galvez

Stylist: Justine Arcega-Bumanlag of Saso Events

Photography: Michelle Pineda

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