Simply elegant

One of my good friends from way, way back (we met, or rather, our families did, when we were six) got married last Saturday. It was, by far, the best wedding I've been to. Everything from the invitations and floral arrangements to the color scheme and choice of entertainment was absolutely perfect. You know that (lots of) money was spent but oh, how tastefully it was spent. There was nothing over the top or overly exaggerated. Nothing made you think they just wanted to burn money, but everything made you feel that each detail was well-thought of and planned for.

I wish I took pictures. I left my camera at home because, lately, I just didn't feel like capturing everything. In the past two or three weddings I've been to prior to this, my camera never even saw the bride's gown. So I thought I wouldn't have need for it this time as well. Big mistake.

In any case, here are a few realizations I had as a result of being a guest at this really fabulous wedding.

1. There is a reason Rajo Laurel is Rajo Laurel. My friend's gown was absolutely stunning! The silhouette was very, very simple but the fabric and beadwork were just so sublime! From a distance, you wouldn't see the very fine rhinestones (methinks they're dainty Swarovskis). Look up close and you'd see them glint ever so delicately against the light. When I have the budget for it, I'll get me some couture from The House of Laurel.


2. Margarita Fores doesn't just serve great food, she does perfectly arranged floral decor as well. Foregoing the tulle (barf) and the calla lilies typically seen in church arrangements, she used handmade jars topped with carnations, roses, button mums and a lot of organic materials. The centerpieces at each table were unique as well, each with its own elegant flair. Words cannot do justice to the work that she's done.
   
   Fiori di M, located in Adora in Greenbelt 5, deserves a visit. Someday I'll have all my floral arrangement needs from her.


3. The next time Jay Cayuca holds a concert here, sign me up. That man's a musical genius! I never thought I would actually, truly enjoy the violin the way I did during his performance. A friend of mine quipped, oh so accurately: He makes playing the violin look so cool.


4. I really love to dance. Even my mom had to tell me, late at night, that I seemed to really have a good time dancing. The music of the Brass Munkeys made it difficult for anyone to resist the dance floor, and the all-too-willing dance instructors killed the I-have-no-partner excuse.
   
   I feel bad for the guy who tried to teach me how to two step, however, because I only got it when the dance was about to end! I only know how to boogie and cha-cha, but none of the two step and the latin dances. Well, maybe a little, just a little tango and a little bit more of the foxtrot (but that's not a latin dance, is it?). There's a dance studio right beside our complex. I wonder if they have dance classes, and how much?

I wish all weddings are like that. It was fun, light, entertaining (sans the awkward moments for all the single ladies and gents) and very, very elegant.

As I told a friend of mine, the wedding, summed up is: simpleng hindi.