The Wedding Fact Sheet

Former actress and beauty queen, now US-based Dindi Gallardo is one of those women I admire for her sheer pulchritude. There’s something about her that spells old-world glamor, the kind that reminds me of Hollywood.

Dindi got married in New York City last month to her long-time friend Eric Mills and the wedding reminded me of an old Hollywood picture indeed. It looked like time stood still and all you can see were these two people in love. I found the vintage chic theme so beautiful, the glowing bride and groom played the role so effortlessly and well.

(Thanks to Mrs. Dindi Gallardo-Mills for the pictures!)

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At the just concluded Martha Stewart Bridal Fair, the audience had a chance to listen to the talk of Rajo Laurel, one of Manila’s in-demand designers. Would-be brides learned a lot about what wedding gown styles would flatter them the most, with the prime consideration being knowledge about one’s body type.

In the latter part of the talk, Rajo was asked about wedding trends for 2009 and his answer opened up our eyes to reality. We can’t disagree with these trends because they’re good!

The shift to “non-colors” for the wedding motif. Whereas in the previous years, motif colors were sunny and bright (think about lime green or even fuschchia), this year it’s going to be all tame. Gray and champagne, here you go!

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