Bong Sare Video & Nelwin Uy Photography

I nearly wanted to delete this subject off cos it stays on as a draft post for a couple of weeks already. But oh what the heck...since I loved their work, I might as well share and tell the world how good these guys are - in their field of work.

Firstly, I was looking forward to Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto's wedding video and alas it's finally released in Youtube early this year. They got married last January 12. The video was shot beautifully by Bong Sare of Threelogyvideo. If I could turn back time - I would love to get married in such a way - very informal, fun and sweet! Kristine is so beautiful and I loved anything about her and her hair looks great! Too bad her relationship with the hunky Diether Ocampo didn't work out - they used to be my fav couple onscreen and offscreen in the Philippines showbiz industry.

Oyo Sotto and Kristine Hermosa from Bong Sare on Vimeo.

If you can't get enough of the couple, check out Nelwin Uy Photography blog - he's the photographer behind all these gorgeous photos taken as their engagement/pre-wedding photos. And I've always adores Kristine's beauty!












To Oyo & Kristine - may you both live happily ever after ya!

Salamat....

My dream song

I love this song to death. I wish I could sing this song at my wedding (but too bad too late).


Lea Salonga (another fav Pinoy singer of mine - I wish I have a voice like hers and she's my true inspiration!) sang this song "Two Words"
at her wedding in front of her groom/now husband, as her wedding vow - how beautiful! (see her wedding video here - sorry unable to embed the video) But I have another video below - sorry it's a bit blurish, since I can't find any official video for this song but this will do for now.



Two Words by Lea Salonga
In a while, in a word,
Every moment now returns.
For a while, seen or heard,
How each memory softly burns.
Facing you who brings me new tomorrows,
I thank God for yesterdays,
How they led me to this very hour,
How they led me to this place...

Every touch, every smile,
You have given me in care.
Keep in heart, always I'll,
Now be treasuring everywhere.
And if life should come to just one question,
Do I hold this moment true?
No trace of sadness,
Always with gladness...
'I DO...'
(Instrumental)

Now a song that speaks of now and ever,
Beckons me to someone new,
Unexpected, unexplored, unseen,
Filled with promise coming through.

In a while, in a word,
You and I forever change,
Love so clear, never blurred,
Has me feeling wondrous, strange,
And if life should come to just one question,
Do I face each moment true?
No trace of sadness, always with gladness,
'I DO...'

Never with sadness...
Always with gladness...
'I...DO....'

I'm so glad I got the music score sheet too and I'm gonna play the piano and sing tonight! However, this is still my dream song and if anyone invites me to sing for their wedding, I'm gonna try my luck to sing this song. (Aisehman...AS IF lah - Ha!)

Talking about weddings...here's a beautiful wedding video of one of my fav pinoy actress - Claudine Barretto. I wish I could rewind at the day of my own wedding and do a wedding ceremony just like this....how I wish!


This is a great idea for those bridegrooms to be and perhaps for those ladies who "wannabe bride".

My sister's wedding

My younger sister Diane Chrissie is now married to Joseph, a policeman. I'm glad that she found a better match. They were childhood classmates before and they somehow bump into each other (after they grown up of course) at a Harvest Festival Celebration in KL there and the courting began.

The wedding was held on Christmas eve and surprisingly my parents also gave Deb and I two birthday cakes to blow each in front of all the guests because it was also our birthday that same day (FYI, we are fraternal twins)...I was blushing (with embarrasment) when they sang the birthday song. Anyways, I thought it was a fun and happy wedding. The ceremony was filled with music - my cousins played the violin and cello, my aunt played the piano and sang a duet with my dad and I sang Rob Kenolly's 'You Are' (the very same song that I sang during my own wedding) as my sister march down the aisle with my parents. Even one of my bestfriends, Melissa and her boyfriend Raz came all the way from KK to support. And there were some emotional moments as well.

It was harvesting season at that time of the year so our kampung home is once again surrounded by golden landscape and it's beautiful...perfect timing.

Some photos of my brother Disney and I took of the couple. CONGRATS lil sis and welcome to the club. May you and Joseph live happily ever after!









Wendell was the wedding's official photographer. His photos are great too...check out his blog.


Me doing the poco-poco dance with Carmen and nephew Delbert (only clad in his pampers...reminds me of 'the emperor's new clothes' he's just so cute and funny)...while Sabah's famous Bamboo Orchestral Band entertained the guests.




Photos taken at the 2nd Wedding Reception at the Groom's side on 28 December 2008 at Kampung Nahaba, Kota Belud. It was held in a Dusun Tindal traditional wedding ceremony way...and I'm proud to be part of that beautiful culture.







This is the Dusun Tindal's traditional game called 'Sepak Manggis'normally played during weddings


Colourful traditional patchwork normally used for wedding decor...something ala-ala Bajau...loving it!

A wedding to look forward to....

My younger sister, Diane Chrissie will be getting married on 24 Dec (on my Bday). The wedding ceremony and reception will be held at my kampung home in Kg. Rani, Tenghilan. She grew up there with my grandparents.

My aunt from the States would be coming home, so are my cousins Sherwin, his wife Liz and their daughter Nicole. Carmen will have a new friend soon. I'm excited to meet them and I'm sure we'll be having / playing lots of music around the house this coming week.

I'm so happy for my baby sister....and our family is extending, which is great!

About the picture...Chrissie and her husband-to-be Joseph dressed in the Dusun Tindal Costume...I just loved that costume!

Something about the Dusun Tindal:
One of the 40 ethnic groups under the Kadazandusun umbrella is the Dusun Tindal of Kota Belud. The people, mostly farmers, are concentrated on the Tampasuk area. In the olden days they were an animistic people. Nowadays they are monotheist and live very much in the mainstream of society. Their costume may well be one of the most colourful types among the Kadazandusun people. The blouse for this costume is long-sleeved while the skirt length is just below the knee. The blouse’s sleeves are slit from the elbow onwards. Although the base colour is black, it is intricately woven with colourful woven clothe. On the sleeves upward towards the shoulder red and yellow pattern cloth is sewn on. Two sashes are then placed across each other from the shoulder. Several silver coin belts are then placed around the waist up to the hip. This is followed by strings of beads. Over the neck are the silver pouches on chains and on the wrists are silver bangles. The men have similar costume except they wear trousers and the head dress, sigar. These costumes are precious to the Dusun Tindal and they will wear it only during special occasions like the Harvest Festival Celebrations and weddings. This Dusun Tindal bridal costume, along with the silver jewellery, weighs about 8kg and costs more than RM11,000.