Posts tagged Xavier Estates
December 18
Dec 22nd
The date everyone wanted to get married on this year. Almost every supplier had double bookings, mostly one in the morning, and the other in the afternoon. We had extra pressure as ours was 1 in the morning, and 2 in the afternoon. 3 weddings, 3 SDEs, of which 2 are in HD.
And I had to be the one to edit the 2 SDEs in HD.
O-M-G.
The things that happened during this day, I cannot share in detail, but one thing I’m sure right now. Nothing is impossible with the One above. 
Here’s the morning wedding of ROWENA and RALPH.
And in the afternoon, JASMIN and FRANK’s wedding.
Rhea and Jeff SDE
Oct 25th
The song Rhea wanted us to use for the SDE was very popular in wedding videos before. Though we often sway couples into not choosing the ones overused in SDEs, how can we persuade them when their ringing tones and the bride’s entrance music is the same song?
”And from the ballroom floor we are in celebration. One good stretch before our hibernation.” 2 lines from the song “Stolen” that I found so applicable to the couple during the reception. As I was somehow a witness as to how stressful and exciting their wedding preparations were. And now that they are finally married, and leaving for their island honeymoon, nobody deserves it better than Rhea and Jeff.
Here’s Rhea and Jeff’s wedding SDE. Where we surprised them both with their exchange of gifts.
Photography: Ansaldo
Gown: Melvin Lachica
Event Stylist: Flower Matters
Desserts: Swirlz
Coordination: Badz Castro
Cherry and Erwin SDE
Dec 17th
“…after twelve years of being together, I think you know her better than I do.”
Said Cherry’s dad during his speech at the reception.
12 years is no easy feat. And this wedding serves as both a closing of a long, beautiful chapter in their lives and a start of another.
Here’s their wedding on a Wednesday SDE. Cheers!
Julie + Ernesto: SDE in HD
Oct 26th
Relieved, Grateful, Excited.
It was the order of feelings I had after their wedding.
Relieved because it was a week full of anxiety and trials. Had to use a cam I just bought 3 days before the wedding. Had to crash-learn shooting in it, edit the footage, all this while editing their equally challenging prenup avp in a software I just started using. Not to mention the hassles of figuring out commands in a totally different operating system. (sorry for getting a little technical on the terms)
Anyway, grateful also because I’ve been blessed with the support of many people that made the challenging day (2 weddings, 2 SDEs) a success. Not only that but I think the guy above made some moves and it seemed everything fell into place when I needed it the most.
Excited, because this was a memorable wedding. I know I say it all the time but this time, it’s gotta have a little more weight as this was a wedding which included an underwater prenup scene, Sitti as the wedding singer, Rajo Laurel as the designer, and of course as you’ll see in the video after reading this, something different and something to be excited about.
By the way, the song used is by fellow Kagay-anons, Kristine and Fayeed Tan with their cover of one of my favorite songs, “Use Somebody”.
Mahal + Jo SDE in HD
Sep 8th
What makes a wedding special? Is it the elaborate decoration? The expensive gown? The “big-time” principal sponsors?
What makes a wedding truly special is when it is by two people deeply in love, shared by their closest friends and loved ones.
Here’s an example of one, a special civil wedding SDE of Mahal and Jo.
(special also because it’s in HD).
Helen + Hermogenes HD
Aug 9th
This is the most unique wedding we have ever covered. Yes, really.
How often can a videographer cover a couple in their 50s and 60s, on one of the biggest wedding of the year in the city, and get emotional on how touching the event was, all at the same time?
Attended by guests who were past and current clients, this wedding is simply one of our most memorable.
Ma’am Helen, during their vows, said it best:
and though we are already in the autumn of our lives,
it is still best to walk with a hand to hold as leaves fall
until our winter sets in.
Sigh. (insert your tears here)
August 8th 2009
Xavier Estates
Cagayan de Oro City
Gown: Sandra Lim
Entourage gowns: Gil Macaibay
Makeup: Jogjog Plaza
Event Stylist: Roel Yap
Photographer: RENO
Genevieve Uy + Franklin Salvador
Apr 5th
Our 2nd, “Genevieve Uy” bride. Well, this time it’s Genevieve Ann Uy. Was mildly confused when her sister followed up on our availability on Chin’s wedding date (the other Genevieve Uy already booked hers a few weeks back). I thought I was in the twilight zone for a moment there.
The wedding was spectacular. The the makeup, the gown, the fireworks, the coordination, everything. Roger and his team also made it easy for us to shoot Chin and her stunning poses. Hats off to you guys!
Now, allow us to show you Genevieve and Franklin’s wedding SDE.
April 4th 2009
Bride Preps: Uy Residence, Xavier Estates
Groom Preps: Hotel Koresco, Pueblo de Oro Golf
Church: Xavier Estates Chapel
Reception: Xavier Estates
Gown: Melvin Lachica
Bride Makeup: Jogjog Plaza
Entourage Makeup: Gil Macaibay
Fireworks: Starmaker
Flowers & Decors: Roel Yap
Photographer: Roger Lactao
Coordinator: Jazmin Weddings & Events
Mildred + Karl Jess
Apr 4th
Garden weddings are always a challenge because you never know if the weather will cooperate or not. This time, the weather was as perfect as it can be. And the ceremony? Well, it was, picture “video”-perfect.
The couple, Mimi and Karl really have great friends and family, as this was one terrific wedding to cover. Thanks for getting us.
Thanks also to Jiva Jimenez, for lending me his wide-angle lens. Our D90 is already in-love with it. 
Now, here’s their SDE and watch some 90+% shots using a D90.
April 3rd 2009
Xavier Estates
Cagayan de Oro City
Gown: Benjie S. Manuel
Photographer: Jiva Jimenez
Coordinator: Glenn Cabaral
