When it comes to living life to the fullest, the Italians certainly reign supreme. Their overriding pursuit of beauty, excellence and enjoyment in whatever they do has yielded some of the world’s finest cuisines, operas, wines, fashion, race cars, and art. La passione Italiana—the Italian passion—reflects an unbridled zest for life that goes beyond […]
Villa Milagros Mansion and Gardens is the sprawling ancestral home of the Liamzon family. Tucked away in the outskirts of the city at the foothills of Sierra Madre in Rodriguez, Rizal, it was originally built in 1969 as a gift of Isidoro Liamzon to his wife, Ma. Milagros, for their 35th anniversary. The Mansion has since been restored and converted into […]
Hotels offer more than a brief respite for travelers. Some, like Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, have become an architectural fixture that reflects the dynamic urban landscape of a particular place. Designed by National Artists Ildefonso P. Santos and Leandro Locsin, Sofitel is an upscale bayside resort hotel that spans a geometric-style structure […]
Words by Shaharaine P. AbdullahPhotography by Adrian Ardiente of Cerca Trova The moon and stars have inspired countless to wax lyrical about the arcane beauty of the universe. Carl Sagan once eloquently surmised: “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.”And so, despite its inscrutability, we continue to […]
Words by Shaharaine P. AbdullahPhotography by Adrian Ardiente of Cerca Trova Taking his style cue from one of Leonardo da Vinci’s aphorisms, event stylist Dave Sandoval demonstrated how simplicity is the ultimate sophistication with his botanical minimalist-themed setup for Wedding Essentials Magazine at The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan. Situated at the Monet Hall with its expansive walls entirely swathed in […]
Cake design has been constantly evolving. Amidst emerging trends, nothing beats a classic, sophisticated design that remains timeless and relevant. Staying true to their design philosophy of Modern Minimalism and Playful cake artistry, Lovelots Cakes offers masterpieces that are both elegant and visually engaging. Their delicately handcrafted sugar flowers and intricate sugar figures […]
Words: Shaharaine P. Abdullah | Photography: Adrian Ardiente of Cerca Trova | Event styling: Randy Lazaro | Cake: Audrey’s Pastries | Stationery: Print Divas | Specialty Dinnerware: Casa Luxia | Chairs: Legaseat | Venue and Food: City Garden Grand Makati Nothing elicits enchantment and contemplation like a forest. Teeming with […]
Why you don’t have to have a traditional wedding cake Words Charlene Bobis You have your heart set on the gown, the bouquet, the motif, even the colors… but somehow the traditional towering white wedding cake doesn’t appeal to you. You’ve been to wedding fairs, and while the designs were beautiful, you and your spouse-to-be want […]
The SM Group and Wedding Essentials Magazine has done it again! SM City Clark Pampanga (https://www.instagram.com/smcityclark/) has always been WE’s home in the North of the metro. DREAM THEMES roadshow brings to life, the magazine’s most coveted section of luxury setups in collaboration the most sought-after stylists in the wedding industry […]
The SM Group and Wedding Essentials Magazine holds its second year of DREAM THEMES roadshow back in the south of the metro. Featuring the magazine’s most coveted section of luxury setups in collaboration the most sought-after stylists in the wedding industry and SM affiliates: SM Southmall, Crate and Barrel, SM […]
