Final 450 wedding photos to select from!
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The Romero-Groleau Wedding Scrapbook
We have created this blog site for our friends and suppliers who are assisting us with the wedding preparations. We hope you will find the ideas useful. Thanks. FX and Bambi
About Me
- Name: FX, Rx and Mx
- Location: Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Explorers, travellers, food tasters, wine drinkers and curious about the third planet from the sun. Bambi - fan of Tigger FX - Doggie's owner
- Final 450 wedding photos to select from!
- Nostalgic me :)
- Wedding Notes - Part Two
- Wedding Notes - Part One
- Snapshots from the Civil Wedding of Francois-Xavie...
- Dive buddies !
- Prenup photos by Mimi and Karl
- W@W request on HMU
- For the Frenchies ! (sorry for the English speakin...
- HMU trials !
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Nostalgic me :)
For Mimi, I am glad that our friendship has stood the test of time and distance. You truly are an amazing friend - not just for your artistic talent, but looking back I am glad that you were always there to celebrate the milestones with me. The first one was our 1st communion, may belo pa tayo nun and now, for my wedding!
We are so honoured that you lent us your song when you made our Show with it. It is just so beautiful and poignant! It gets me teary-eyed watching how we were really in good hands with Lem and you. You said, 'it's because of the subjects'. Well I am glad you knew all your subjects very well. You knew who to point the camera at and you knew what things we loved. So, for Francois-Xavier and myself, Lem and you really captured every little thing we wanted to remember of this perfect day.
One of my favourite shots which you took was actually at the Hyatt staircase. I felt so relaxed and at ease because I knew it was you looking through the lens. Deep within, I was thanking you for making it seem so easy to smile and enjoy posing for the camera!
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Seeing you at the wedding brought back a lot of good memories in UPIS and with the barkada. It could have been just hanging around after class or at Jen's place in UP Campus. I remember you were a big fan of San Miguel and though I was probably the most famous slowpoke in UPIS, I tagged along with you. When we reached high school, I was still a slowpoke while you pursued your dream to play for the UP women's junior basketball league!
When we were kids, I thought it was the coolest thing that we were experiencing similar moments in our lives. Our families' stayed in the US way back in 1987, yours in California and mine in New York. Then we had new siblings almost a year apart and our families moved houses almost at the same time too. Our lives were peppered with so many good memories and you saw me through bits of heartaches :) too (boys, friends, Aninag! -- not exactly in that particular order!). I was glad that we still had slumber parties even if they became rare and far in between.
Just a few months ago, I found the best friend pendants we gave to each other in highschool. It was nice to see them after being hidden for so long. Anyway, sure, we grew up and had varied sets of friends. We had quite different interests but I always enjoyed spending time with you.
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Our lives have changed and I am glad to see that both of us have pursued our dreams. Now, we have our own respective best friends :). I remember meeting Lem during your ZS tambay days. How uncanny that in 2000, I also introduced you to Francois-Xavier just outside your tambayan. Mwahahaha.... who would have thought sa simbahan din ang aming tutuluyan? Eh kayo? (wink wink)
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A toast to you, Mimi! (Pahiram ng picture from your shoot!) For all the wonderful memories and may you reach greater heights in what you are passionate about! We hope to see Lem and you share your fantastic gift not just at home but also all over the world!
Big hug!
(Side note: The next time I see a Nativity scene, I will be thinking of Veluz and you :). I honestly have no recollection of being a shepherd or a tupa on any schoolplay but maybe in our past lives -- Veluz, you and I were three little sheep!)
We are so honoured that you lent us your song when you made our Show with it. It is just so beautiful and poignant! It gets me teary-eyed watching how we were really in good hands with Lem and you. You said, 'it's because of the subjects'. Well I am glad you knew all your subjects very well. You knew who to point the camera at and you knew what things we loved. So, for Francois-Xavier and myself, Lem and you really captured every little thing we wanted to remember of this perfect day.
One of my favourite shots which you took was actually at the Hyatt staircase. I felt so relaxed and at ease because I knew it was you looking through the lens. Deep within, I was thanking you for making it seem so easy to smile and enjoy posing for the camera!
***
Seeing you at the wedding brought back a lot of good memories in UPIS and with the barkada. It could have been just hanging around after class or at Jen's place in UP Campus. I remember you were a big fan of San Miguel and though I was probably the most famous slowpoke in UPIS, I tagged along with you. When we reached high school, I was still a slowpoke while you pursued your dream to play for the UP women's junior basketball league!
When we were kids, I thought it was the coolest thing that we were experiencing similar moments in our lives. Our families' stayed in the US way back in 1987, yours in California and mine in New York. Then we had new siblings almost a year apart and our families moved houses almost at the same time too. Our lives were peppered with so many good memories and you saw me through bits of heartaches :) too (boys, friends, Aninag! -- not exactly in that particular order!). I was glad that we still had slumber parties even if they became rare and far in between.
Just a few months ago, I found the best friend pendants we gave to each other in highschool. It was nice to see them after being hidden for so long. Anyway, sure, we grew up and had varied sets of friends. We had quite different interests but I always enjoyed spending time with you.
***
Our lives have changed and I am glad to see that both of us have pursued our dreams. Now, we have our own respective best friends :). I remember meeting Lem during your ZS tambay days. How uncanny that in 2000, I also introduced you to Francois-Xavier just outside your tambayan. Mwahahaha.... who would have thought sa simbahan din ang aming tutuluyan? Eh kayo? (wink wink)
***
A toast to you, Mimi! (Pahiram ng picture from your shoot!) For all the wonderful memories and may you reach greater heights in what you are passionate about! We hope to see Lem and you share your fantastic gift not just at home but also all over the world!
Big hug!
(Side note: The next time I see a Nativity scene, I will be thinking of Veluz and you :). I honestly have no recollection of being a shepherd or a tupa on any schoolplay but maybe in our past lives -- Veluz, you and I were three little sheep!)
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Wedding Notes - Part Two
Here is one of the portraits in a series taken by Karl de Leon. I just love those cheerful blue eyes!
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I remember how I shivered and had goosebumps on my arms the first time I fitted a gown and had a veil placed on my head. I was with Katie and Anna at Perfect Bridal on Holborn Street, Aberdeen at that time. That day, we probably went to three other bridal stores for me to fit gowns but it felt like a normal shopping trip until I had that veil with pretty sparkling swarovskis carefully set on my crown. That was the first time reality hit me that I really was getting hitched!
Six months later, on the 28th October 2006, I left Hyatt Regency Manila in a Jaguar, accompanied by my parents. There was traffic on Roxas Boulevard going to Intramuros but it was alright, we had half an hour to travel the short distance to San Agustin Church.
When we arrived, people were milling inside the church as the entourage prepared for the procession. I saw Francois-Xavier turn his back as soon as the bridal car was in front of the church. I giggled as he was probably warned that he was not supposed to see me! Calmly, I gazed outside and scanned for friends and family who were just arriving.
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As I stood at the back of the church, a long illusion tulle veil was finally placed over me as I prepared for my bridal march. It felt so divine to be embraced by the soft fabric and feel protected from the penetrating gaze of the people in the church.
I took in the grandeur and elegance of the San Agustin altar which was illuminated by the chandliers and the bright lights of the photographers. I saw the signature draping tulle and the secret that Francois-Xavier kept from me -- white calla lilies adorning the sides of the ground I was to walk on! (During the initial preparations, I wished very hard that it would not be mums that they will put in the church!)
People coaxed me to walk slowly. Time stood still as I took one step after the other, letting my gaze fall on familiar faces of dear friends and relatives. Almost halfway, I suddenly panicked seeing that I have reached where my parents were waiting for me. I steadied myself, let my parents walk with me and this time, I locked my gaze onto the man I was to marry.
The mass was very intimate. The 1st reading which was in French was solemnly read by Claire while Sandino's voice echoed as he read our 2nd reading in English. Bishop Oscar, my uncle, celebrated the mass and gave a very moving homily. He also invited our parents to give us their blessings before we exchanged the sign of peace. Jondi, my kinakapatid, ensured that the mass flowed smoothly and that the traditions were done spontaneously. Tisha, Francois-Xavier's host sister and Ina, my sorority sister, said the other parts of the mass. Philip's powerful singing, accompanied by the Da Capo Instrumentalist, tugged at the heartstrings.
For sure, Francois-Xavier and I were left with a warm, fuzzy feeling that we were surrounded by people who love us and care for us. This is what made our wedding beautiful.
Finally, Bishop presented us as husband and wife!
We had our share of fun when we exited the church and were greeted with flower petals, bubbles and to our surprise - bits of confetti. (The confetti was the not-so-fun part as it was probably worse than bigas when it hit us. I had bits and pieces of unglamorous Smart prepaid cards stuck on my hair and on my skin! So be warned, if you are planning your wedding!)
As customarily done now, we did the dove tradition outside the church. We let the doves give bisous to each other before we raised our arms and set them free. As the crowd cheered, Francois-Xavier's poor dove got startled and flew and hit the church wall! Fortunately, it found its wings again and perched on the strands of lights on the side of the church doors! The Mrs., like an obedient partner, followed right after!
Our day had just started and it was turning out to be a hilariously fantastic day! Click here for the photo gallery during the ceremony!
***
I remember how I shivered and had goosebumps on my arms the first time I fitted a gown and had a veil placed on my head. I was with Katie and Anna at Perfect Bridal on Holborn Street, Aberdeen at that time. That day, we probably went to three other bridal stores for me to fit gowns but it felt like a normal shopping trip until I had that veil with pretty sparkling swarovskis carefully set on my crown. That was the first time reality hit me that I really was getting hitched!
Six months later, on the 28th October 2006, I left Hyatt Regency Manila in a Jaguar, accompanied by my parents. There was traffic on Roxas Boulevard going to Intramuros but it was alright, we had half an hour to travel the short distance to San Agustin Church.
When we arrived, people were milling inside the church as the entourage prepared for the procession. I saw Francois-Xavier turn his back as soon as the bridal car was in front of the church. I giggled as he was probably warned that he was not supposed to see me! Calmly, I gazed outside and scanned for friends and family who were just arriving.
***
As I stood at the back of the church, a long illusion tulle veil was finally placed over me as I prepared for my bridal march. It felt so divine to be embraced by the soft fabric and feel protected from the penetrating gaze of the people in the church.
I took in the grandeur and elegance of the San Agustin altar which was illuminated by the chandliers and the bright lights of the photographers. I saw the signature draping tulle and the secret that Francois-Xavier kept from me -- white calla lilies adorning the sides of the ground I was to walk on! (During the initial preparations, I wished very hard that it would not be mums that they will put in the church!)
People coaxed me to walk slowly. Time stood still as I took one step after the other, letting my gaze fall on familiar faces of dear friends and relatives. Almost halfway, I suddenly panicked seeing that I have reached where my parents were waiting for me. I steadied myself, let my parents walk with me and this time, I locked my gaze onto the man I was to marry.
The mass was very intimate. The 1st reading which was in French was solemnly read by Claire while Sandino's voice echoed as he read our 2nd reading in English. Bishop Oscar, my uncle, celebrated the mass and gave a very moving homily. He also invited our parents to give us their blessings before we exchanged the sign of peace. Jondi, my kinakapatid, ensured that the mass flowed smoothly and that the traditions were done spontaneously. Tisha, Francois-Xavier's host sister and Ina, my sorority sister, said the other parts of the mass. Philip's powerful singing, accompanied by the Da Capo Instrumentalist, tugged at the heartstrings.
For sure, Francois-Xavier and I were left with a warm, fuzzy feeling that we were surrounded by people who love us and care for us. This is what made our wedding beautiful.
Finally, Bishop presented us as husband and wife!
We had our share of fun when we exited the church and were greeted with flower petals, bubbles and to our surprise - bits of confetti. (The confetti was the not-so-fun part as it was probably worse than bigas when it hit us. I had bits and pieces of unglamorous Smart prepaid cards stuck on my hair and on my skin! So be warned, if you are planning your wedding!)
As customarily done now, we did the dove tradition outside the church. We let the doves give bisous to each other before we raised our arms and set them free. As the crowd cheered, Francois-Xavier's poor dove got startled and flew and hit the church wall! Fortunately, it found its wings again and perched on the strands of lights on the side of the church doors! The Mrs., like an obedient partner, followed right after!
Our day had just started and it was turning out to be a hilariously fantastic day! Click here for the photo gallery during the ceremony!
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Wedding Notes - Part One
October is known to be right at the climax of the typhoon season in the Philippines. Just weeks before our wedding, Milenyo swiftly cleansed the country including the unsightly billboards along EDSA, C-5 and the SLEX. So, on that blessed Saturday, I thought that the sun and a spray of clouds in the morning sky were quite unusual for the days preceding All Saints.
Francois-Xavier and I woke up on our wedding day in separate Junior Suites at Hyatt Regency Manila. His was on Room 534 and I was on Room 634. We agreed that we would not see each other until the ceremony and so I warned him that I was going down for breakfast while he was going to go for a swim. The plan was pretty good because although Hyatt was not that big, we managed not to bump into each other even on the lifts!
For the preps, I wore my bargain find from Oasis :).
When I got back to my room, it felt a bit bizarre that it was the wedding day and everything was so quiet. The phone was not ringing, nobody was coming over to ask about last minute wedding details. It felt like something was up, that this was only the calm before the storm. Fortunately, there was nothing to be worried about!
The flurry of activities started around 9.30 AM when Kaye, my Maid of Honour arrived to join me for the hair and make-up preparations. The coordinators soon trickled in to help prepare the materials for the church and the reception. Soon, Mama, Maman and Agnes arrived to have their make-up done. By noontime, it was only Sweetheart, Mommy Binky and Dardsie left to be made up.
To show you our perfect day from the eyes of two young, talented and amazing photographers from the Philippines, please go to our show.
Feeling a bit teary-eyed? I do hope that those would be because of how beautiful those poignant seconds were captured!
We are so grateful that everything went smoothly during the day. I loved looking at the photos as the families were getting ready for the church. While I was having some bridal pictorials, I saw a great-aunt, one of our ninongs and his kids walks past me. It was half an hour before the ceremony and they were still wearing their street clothes. THAT did not even worry me anymore ;).
More photos on the pre-wedding ceremony courtesy of Mimi and Karl.
The bride with her childhood best friend, Mimi.
With Veluz Reyes, the wedding coutourier.
Francois-Xavier and I woke up on our wedding day in separate Junior Suites at Hyatt Regency Manila. His was on Room 534 and I was on Room 634. We agreed that we would not see each other until the ceremony and so I warned him that I was going down for breakfast while he was going to go for a swim. The plan was pretty good because although Hyatt was not that big, we managed not to bump into each other even on the lifts!
For the preps, I wore my bargain find from Oasis :).
When I got back to my room, it felt a bit bizarre that it was the wedding day and everything was so quiet. The phone was not ringing, nobody was coming over to ask about last minute wedding details. It felt like something was up, that this was only the calm before the storm. Fortunately, there was nothing to be worried about!
The flurry of activities started around 9.30 AM when Kaye, my Maid of Honour arrived to join me for the hair and make-up preparations. The coordinators soon trickled in to help prepare the materials for the church and the reception. Soon, Mama, Maman and Agnes arrived to have their make-up done. By noontime, it was only Sweetheart, Mommy Binky and Dardsie left to be made up.
To show you our perfect day from the eyes of two young, talented and amazing photographers from the Philippines, please go to our show.
Feeling a bit teary-eyed? I do hope that those would be because of how beautiful those poignant seconds were captured!
We are so grateful that everything went smoothly during the day. I loved looking at the photos as the families were getting ready for the church. While I was having some bridal pictorials, I saw a great-aunt, one of our ninongs and his kids walks past me. It was half an hour before the ceremony and they were still wearing their street clothes. THAT did not even worry me anymore ;).
More photos on the pre-wedding ceremony courtesy of Mimi and Karl.
The bride with her childhood best friend, Mimi.
With Veluz Reyes, the wedding coutourier.
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Thursday, June 01, 2006
Snapshots from the Civil Wedding of Francois-Xavier and Rosanele
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Saturday, April 22, 2006
Monday, April 17, 2006
W@W request on HMU
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Noel Jimenez, Filmore St., Manila.0.jpg)
Elsa of La Manila (Beau Monde), Greenhills.0.jpg)
Lorie Abraham, Quezon City
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Sunday, April 16, 2006
For the Frenchies ! (sorry for the English speaking visitors :o)
Bonne nouvelle ! Nous avons trouvé à Divisoria ...
- fameux marché, ou bazar, de Manille, que j'espère pouvoir vous montrer quand vous serez tous aux Philippines en octobre
regardez ici quelques photos prises samedi matin :
http://butandben.blogspot.com/
...DES EVENTAILS ! pas pris de photos, mais ils sont beaux. Et utiles...va faire chaud pendant la messe le 28 octobre, j'hésite encore à commander des bassines d'eau pour se tremper la tête tous les 1/4 d'heure !
Plus sérieusement...je vous invite à découvrir notre blog de préparation de mariage : Bambi l'a créé pour partager avec tous nos préparatifs, et permettre une communication efficace pendant les mois qui nous restent, avec les différentes personnes qui nous aident !
N'hésitez pas à le lire et ajouter vos commentaires, questions, idées...
Merci !
- fameux marché, ou bazar, de Manille, que j'espère pouvoir vous montrer quand vous serez tous aux Philippines en octobre
regardez ici quelques photos prises samedi matin :
http://butandben.blogspot.com/
...DES EVENTAILS ! pas pris de photos, mais ils sont beaux. Et utiles...va faire chaud pendant la messe le 28 octobre, j'hésite encore à commander des bassines d'eau pour se tremper la tête tous les 1/4 d'heure !
Plus sérieusement...je vous invite à découvrir notre blog de préparation de mariage : Bambi l'a créé pour partager avec tous nos préparatifs, et permettre une communication efficace pendant les mois qui nous restent, avec les différentes personnes qui nous aident !
N'hésitez pas à le lire et ajouter vos commentaires, questions, idées...
Merci !
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HMU trials !
4 or 5 nominees for the HMU (actually...I still don't know what HMU means...will have to check with the bride ;o)
First two photos of the nominee number 4 (or 5 ? hehehe)'s work
First two photos of the nominee number 4 (or 5 ? hehehe)'s work
And a photo of the WINNER's work !! I won't tell who is the winner ! I just tell you that after one afternoon, a meeting at 7pm with a supplier and a dinner at Le Souffle for Dino's birthday...it still looked nice...
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Souvenir treasure chest :o)
After our early morning flight back from Bicol, we just ended up in Divisoria last Saturday morning, looking for ideas for our wedding souvenirs !
Here is a photo of our wedding treasure chest :o)
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Hyatt Proposed Menu
Smoked Tanguigue on Sour Cream Dressing and Cilantro Dressing and
Cilantro Pesto with Bouquet of Crispy Greens
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Light Cream of Asparagus and Oyster Mushrooms
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Beef Sirloin in Rosemary Crust with Madeira sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto
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Mango Parfait with Grand Marnier Cream and Orange Compote
Coffee or Tea
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