Who would have thought that Concept Magic's very first wedding would be a themed wedding? (And a military one at that?)
January 26, 2008 marked the company's (and yours truly's) very first milestone: Jigger and Sharon's wedding. It proved quite interesting to plan the affair, what with going to and from Villamor Air Base to visit the groom, enjoying Queensland Caterer's food-tasting event, and joining the choir practices (yes, they got my very own parish choir to sing in church and I was part of them) - the whole military theme, on top of this event being Concept Magic's debut wedding, was indeed a challenge for us.
Everything about the wedding, from the reception venue featuring highlights of our very own Air Force (PAF Museum) to the white dock uniforms worn by the entourage (some of which are well-known officers from the upper echelons of the government and the military), to the guests (most of which are members of PMA Class 2002 - the mistas ) and even the first dance of the couple ("My Cadet Girl") reminded me of the nationalistic pride that thousands of men and women feel in serving our dear country.
A particularly breathtaking experience which I would not forget was the sword salute which Jigger's comrades gave to Sharon as she was walking down the aisle - it was a solemn vow to protect her: both the bride of Jigger, and a foster sister to them (Sharon, by the way, is a 1st Lieutenant of the Philippine Air Force, while Jigger is 2nd Lieutenant.)
Nobody, not even the highest ranking General in the whole world would even think that a bride as breathtaking as Sharon is actually the same woman you would see in an air base docked in military garb armed not just with weapons, but with the intelligence and training needed in serving to protect our homeland.
All in all, it was a very unique experience for all of us - not just because of the theme which embraced the whole occasion, but more so because it was an event that marked the beginning of more weddings to come in the future. It was a promise, as well as an affirmation to the company and staff that we truly have the talent and capability to fulfill the job.
*Click here to view more images of the wedding.
January 26, 2008 marked the company's (and yours truly's) very first milestone: Jigger and Sharon's wedding. It proved quite interesting to plan the affair, what with going to and from Villamor Air Base to visit the groom, enjoying Queensland Caterer's food-tasting event, and joining the choir practices (yes, they got my very own parish choir to sing in church and I was part of them) - the whole military theme, on top of this event being Concept Magic's debut wedding, was indeed a challenge for us.
Everything about the wedding, from the reception venue featuring highlights of our very own Air Force (PAF Museum) to the white dock uniforms worn by the entourage (some of which are well-known officers from the upper echelons of the government and the military), to the guests (most of which are members of PMA Class 2002 - the mistas ) and even the first dance of the couple ("My Cadet Girl") reminded me of the nationalistic pride that thousands of men and women feel in serving our dear country.
A particularly breathtaking experience which I would not forget was the sword salute which Jigger's comrades gave to Sharon as she was walking down the aisle - it was a solemn vow to protect her: both the bride of Jigger, and a foster sister to them (Sharon, by the way, is a 1st Lieutenant of the Philippine Air Force, while Jigger is 2nd Lieutenant.)
Nobody, not even the highest ranking General in the whole world would even think that a bride as breathtaking as Sharon is actually the same woman you would see in an air base docked in military garb armed not just with weapons, but with the intelligence and training needed in serving to protect our homeland.
All in all, it was a very unique experience for all of us - not just because of the theme which embraced the whole occasion, but more so because it was an event that marked the beginning of more weddings to come in the future. It was a promise, as well as an affirmation to the company and staff that we truly have the talent and capability to fulfill the job.
*Click here to view more images of the wedding.
