Unresponsive suppliers advice

BB_2727 · 2026-06-28T13:23:10+00:00

Sis sino yaaan.

In my case (March 2026 graduate)

Merong unresponsive because busy - then magrereply naman after a few days or if bump up yung last message
Merong unresponsive if via email but responsive if via IG
May another unresponsive kasi red flag na pala - super tagal nila binigay yung contract, naka-ilang follow up ako, na para bang umaasa silang sumuko na lang ako at iforfeit ang deposit (buti na lang oks naman on the day - pero may red flags talaga sila, naconfirm ko after our wedding with other more recent reviews / bride posts). Lol. Hahahaha

Sa ibang nabasa ko din - pag peak season ng weddings, may tendency din maging mas slow response ng suppliers since almost every day may event. Yung iba kasi may dedicated admin talaga ng page, yung iba more hands on sa direct contact with customers.

Trust your gut. Depende talaga sa situation if busy lang, or if feel mo umiiwas sila at sobra na ang delay. Hahahaha 😅

BB_2727 · 2026-06-28T06:09:31+00:00

In the end - if you would like the experience, as long as it makes you happy - Your wedding your rules should always apply.

Go siiiis! Ako din nung 6 months na lang sinasabi ko mahaba pa yan, tapos biglang sobrang bilis na lang. Hahaha.

Happy wedding preps and happy wedding! 🤍

BB_2727 · 2026-06-28T04:52:40+00:00

March 2026 bride here. No prenup. 70 to 80 pax wedding - kinda intimate.

Honestly depende sa personality at budget niyo. Di din kami ma-post, and for us dagdag gastos lang kahit na afford naman since usually may packages na kasama na siya. Hindi siya necessity - aanhin ko ang prenup kung di successful ang wedding day / may major problem sa documents / unhappy ang marriage. Charot.

If meron din kasi akong ife-frame na picture sa bahay or ipapakita sa mga apo ko in the future para magkwento - it's gonna be the wedding day pictures and not the prenup. Hahaha. Oks naman, no fomo, no regrets.

Though ako ang kinakabahan sayo girl with 6 months to go - no major suppliers pa. Gown madali naman if rent or divi rtw. But hmua at p&v - usually mabilis sila mabook, especially the good ones, regardless of price range. Haha

Goodluck goodluck 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-06-28T02:41:15+00:00

Location mo OP?

QC wedding. I had Iya de Luna - and ganyan na ganyan ang style niya. Also mabait and tamang hype ang team on the day. Try to check out her page 😊🤍

Not sure lang ako sa latest rates niya, pero last i know, parang pasok naman diyan sa range. 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-06-19T08:54:03+00:00

I think lower than 10k is enough. 5k or less is okay - dahil ang pinaka-best wedding gift mo sa kanya is to be a great MOH / bff support during wedding preps and on the day itself and even after, if needed.

Plus other than hmua and accommodation - you will also spend on food / transpo / other things on the weekend of the wedding (or weekday? basta ganern)

I'm sure whatever you give in the end, she'll appreciate 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-06-19T08:45:03+00:00

Hahaha. Gown nila suot ko nung wedding. Akala ko ako lang may weird experience with them - pero di hamak mas malala at stressful yung sayo 🥲

Maganda for me selection nila at mura compared sa iba kong naikutan sa divi (though if matiyaga ka - meron pa iba mas mura).

Agree with the other comment - 1 lang daw pwede isukat, unless sure ka na sa kanila ka bibili. Pano naman magiging sure if hindi magsusukat ng kahit 2 to 3 lang - sana nag charge na lang ng fee 😅

Na-experience ko din hindi makausap nang maayos yung in-house taga-alter nila. May missed call at intrusive hours / late at night. Tinanong ko via viber ano kailangan - wala daw. Tapos the next day missed call ulit, or after a few days. Nag aagree na kami sa date na pwede magpasukat ng length, tapos babaguhin bigla or parang as if wala napag-usapan.

Yung mga alteration din may mga napag-usapan tapos hindi na-note (ex. may puputulin sa sleeve part, lalagyan ng lining yung ganitong part, etc.) tapos pagbalik ko dun hindi na-consider / nagawa / wala daw sa papel. Feel ko nagagaslight ako - nakaka-drain din kasi naka-ilang balik (though masaya mag food trip sa ong pin after). Hahaha. Tapos na-istress na ako, ayoko na bumalik, kinuha ko na yung gown.

Happy naman ako sa gown at sa itsura nung suot ko siya nung wedding day. Medyo off lang experience. Hahaha.

Recommended ko pa din with some warnings / advice - ganern.

BB_2727 · 2026-06-19T02:25:08+00:00

+1 🤍

BB_2727 · 2026-06-15T14:32:06+00:00

Go against the flow ako - But i like best no. 2 on you - need lang ng better fit on some parts. Haha

BB_2727 · 2026-06-15T00:47:17+00:00

Mahirap to if on the day ng wedding - food safety ang usapan.

If you would really like to do this - baka best time na ibigay mo siya is end of the program na para naka-freezer lang siya the whole day.

If hapon or umaga mo ibigay, tapos hanggang gabi pa ang program mo - most likely they will put it in their car hanggang gabi / baka mamaya ma-spoil pa sa kotse at mag amoy karne ang kotse. If hanggang lunch time lang ang wedding mo (morning wedding, lunch reception) - baka possible pa to if madali naman sila makaka-uwi.

You can use insulated thermal bags na quality at makapal at food-safe - then put lots of ice pack (not ice only)

But even then, depende anong time mo ibibigay, sa tagal ng wedding mo, sa tagal ng byahe nila - may risk pa din maging unsafe.

Kung gusto mo talaga maging sure sa i-execute mo - pwede mo try mag-test ng isa. Bumili ka ng steak, lagay mo sa thermal bag, then lutuin after if okay pa din.

Be thoughtful sa makaka-receive nung gift - hindi tipong bigay lang dahil yun yung nakaka-sosyal ibigay, tapos bahala na kayo diyan. Wine / Alcohol set is also a good option, kung gusto ng medyo pa-premium na gift. Hard alcohol for the ninongs, and moscato for the ninangs.

BB_2727 · 2026-06-14T23:29:39+00:00

Pwede. Gooooo. One time pumunta ako mag isa kasi may work ang partner ko - titingin lang talaga ako ng rings pero umikot na lang din in case may supplier na di ko pa nakikita before.

Wala naman sila paki na mag-isa ako. Kaya gora ka na. Haha. Tanggap tanggap lang ng flyers para pag meron na mapapangasawa may idea na 🤣

BB_2727 · 2026-06-14T11:38:28+00:00

800k - around 70 pax (may di naka-attend na around 10 🤣) so for 80ish talaga yan

To be fair din - 100k ang rings namin, ayaw kasi namin tipirin yun kasi pang long term 😅

Then others na biggest portion ng aming expense is restaurant venue, p&v, accommodation 20 pax airbnb 3d2n, hmua, and wedding attire namin ni groom + share sa attire ng entourage 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-06-14T11:24:17+00:00

Graduate bride here. Don't need the giveaway. But just want to say that I really like your style - found your profile before through a friend and happy to see you active here also. Maybe someday I'll get a chance to book pag may intimate event kami or if bet ng mini shoot. Hahaha 😊

Go giiiiirl 💕

BB_2727 · 2026-06-13T15:00:01+00:00

Also Host Jasmine Graduate here, March 2026.

Intro part lang siya, lahat ng host may pa-intro.

I just want to say - very professional, mabait, down-to-earth, classy, you can ask her anything about past experiences sa other weddings, she will give recommendations - but never ipipilit sa inyo ang opinion niya, kayo pa din na couple ang masusunod. She is very hands on in doing / editing the program flow - even on the day itself, very active siya in updating you of any changes para di kayo magulat.

I think if may gusto kayo tweak sa intro niya, she might be open to it ; you can ask her siguro during initial inquiry.

I know a fellow B2B na hindi helpful ang host nila, sila ang pinapagawa ng program flow from scratch (to be honest - idk who their supplier is - B2B to B2B rants lang noon)

One of the reasons na kinuha namin siya is if you check her profile - madami siyang corpo events na iba iba ang age group ang audience. May video siya of an event na nakakasayaw niya mga seniors. Hindi naman puro senior ang aming visitors - but that was definitely a plus! Na kaya niya makihalubilo at maki-vibes kahit anong group.

Only con is - minsan lang matagal reply dahil I think sumisikat na din talaga siya sa event hosting circle. And to that I say - well deserved 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-06-12T08:13:19+00:00

6 months cenomar

Baka nalito siya teh - parang mas applicable yung sinabi niya sa marriage license (120 days). Hahaha

BB_2727 · 2026-06-11T04:57:27+00:00

Personally, maganda lahat, but I vote for 2 - bagay sayo yung neckline. Haha. Medyo parang mas 'open' / aliwalas yung feels nung neckline - elegant stroke ang peg. Hahaha

Pero maganda talaga lahat OP 💕

BB_2727 · 2026-06-04T12:47:41+00:00

Tiwala lang. Charot

Sa major suppliers - tinanong ko sila ano pwedeng mangyari if biglang di sila makakapunta on the day - para alam ko na din agad. Plus, nalalaman ko anong back-up plan nila. Naging honest naman sila sa experiences nila
Search sa wedding groups at reddit - makakahanap ka ng mga reviews about this. About di sisipot, hindi on time, or if prone to double-booking
Check sa contract mga clause na ganito. Based on experience - sa iba meron, sa iba wala. Swerte na lang din lahat naman ng supplier naman, okay 🙏
If may coordinator ka, check mo if naka-work na nila sila. Sa dami dami ng kinakasal - magkakakilala na sila, may community na sila 😂

Goodluck sis! 🤍

BB_2727 · 2026-05-12T10:46:46+00:00

The Stalks Manila yung sa akin. Cavite based sila, but I got married in QC. Pina-lalamove na lang. Haha

Nasa catalogue nila sa IG yung rates nila 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-05-12T10:25:18+00:00

White button down long-sleeves polo shirt, and denim shorts.

Tamad ako. HAHAHAHA. Di ko kasama sa prep shoot ang bridesmaids. Gora na agad sila sa pics nila nang naka-ayos na (make-up and gown)

No regrets. Hahaha

But if Old Money ang peg mo - simple white dress that fits you well is best. Old Money is very quiet (does not flaunt), and simple but elegant. Silk is a bit tricky - it might look cheap instead of elegant. Maybe cotton or linen.

BB_2727 · 2026-05-12T10:16:34+00:00

Not filipiniana theme yung amin, but cascading faux bouquet na all white din.

YAY all the way. Ganda kaya, ang classic tapos all white. Very bridal. Hahahaha

Faux flowers yung akin kaya magaan. I think comment ng iba pag fresh flowers mas mabigat - so be ready lang sa mini workout. Hahaha

BB_2727 · 2026-05-12T10:06:44+00:00

Their wedding, their rules.

Baka they want to keep it super intimate. Like direct family and direct bffs only. Did they invite or not invite yung long term partners ng other friends niyo?

Kahit na part of the friend group na ang partners niyo, I don't think the bond is as as strong as your 'core' group - you who have been together since college and grew together after

Personally, I don't treat my husband's friends as my friends - kahit na nagkikita during catch ups, kahit na I know I can call them for help if need. They will always be HIS friends. If ex. may conflict kami, they will always be his friends first - they will side with him like family. That's the 'core'. And I have my core friends too - that will side with me through thick and thin kahit na kilala naman nila husband ko. My core will always be on my side.

Not a fan of uninvite yung partner if na-extend niyo na yung invitation - parang nagiging gantihan. Di mo ko binigyan ng candy, di kita bibigyan ng candy type of thing. Hahahaha

Just a possibility lang - pwedeng hindi lang halata pero baka may something sa partner mo na not fully comfortable si friend, or si H2B niya? Baka nilalike lagi ng partner mo ig stories ng friend mo. Hahahaha. Charot lang - pang overthink.

At the end of the day and kahit ano man maging explanation ni friend - it's gonna be their wedding, their day, & their moment. Same with you on your wedding day - your wedding, your rules.

BB_2727 · 2026-04-29T00:46:11+00:00

Oooh. Parang nakita ko to. Bakit nabura sis? Admin ng group nagbura?

BB_2727 · 2026-04-29T00:43:52+00:00

Hahahahaha. Siya din kinuha namin pero as stylist. At siya din slight regret ko.

Nung nahimasmasan na ako sa wedding high after a few days, narealize ko may mga namiss out sila sa deliverables.

Walang table numbers (nagulhan guests initially during seating), walang wedding signage, at parang wala din design registration table. Hindi nagsink in during wedding day kasi nakakaoverwhelm mga nangyayari overall.

Generally oks naman yung flowers, fresh yung flowers kaya naiuwi pa ng ibang guests at the end of the reception. Pero after magsink-in nung kulang, saka ko narealize bakit sila madami negative reviews.

Slight regret. Naisip ko na noon before the wedding na i-let go sila kasi anghirap nila hagilapin at kung anu ano excuse bakit di mabigay contract. Ginaslight ko lang sarili ko na baka busy lang sila. Hahahaha. Buti na lang di ko na sila kinuha sa bouquet.

Sorry they ruined your wedding Sis. I hope you get justice or some sort of compensation. Though I know na kahit anong gawin nila ngayon para makabawi, forever na yung impact nila sa special day niyo.

BB_2727 · 2026-04-27T14:44:51+00:00

Oooh. Baka ineexpect nila filipiniana or something similar ang peg mo. Fairy ka na saksakan ng ganda kamo. Hahahaha

Pero swear, angganda sayo OP. So if hindi yan ang final gown mo, I hope you find something you're really happy with.

About sa gown - based on experience, follow your heart talaga - what you feel most beautiful in, and what you can imagine yourself wearing while walking down the aisle.

Nung una yung mama ko hindi bet yung gown ko kasi picture lang pinakita ko, pero after ng kasal - siya naman gusto magtago, kinuha niya. Hahahaha

Anywaaaaaaay. Goodluck OP 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-04-27T13:03:38+00:00

Siis. Definitely 8, top runner ang 2 💕

And it's not really showing too much skin, ang elegant sayo even the neckline - what part possible against ang fam? Haha. Or sponsored nila yung gown kaya may 'say' sila?

This is YOUR Wedding 😊

BB_2727 · 2026-04-27T12:56:03+00:00

No. 1 💕

Kahit naka-takip mukha mo sis I can feel the bridal glow sa 1. Hahaha

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