“Will you marry me?” The nervous fine man asked while kneeling down.
“Yes! I do!” The fine lady replied with great joy.
The two then gave each other tight hugs and sweet kisses.
This is the usual scene when a man asks a woman’s hand in marriage. Very romantic as it is, saying yes to marriage is a big decision. It involves a lifetime commitment; a life wherein you plan to have your own family and become responsible parents. This makes preparation essential, especially saving money.
Significantly, you will be surprised that even when planning for your wedding, there are still ways to lessen expenses and save money. Here are a few great ideas:
You might have friends with beautiful handwriting or lettering skills. They are the perfect candidate to make the invites for you.
How about friends or relatives who are good performers? Aside from the DJ or disco service for your wedding’s reception, make the event more memorable by witnessing your friends, parents, siblings, or cousins perform only for you.
One more, do you know of someone having special talent in arts and crafts? He or she possibly has the passion and creativity to design and create the souvenirs for you. Don’t hesitate to ask and request. Just do this sweet and kind.
Adding a personal touch to your wedding can be very impressive and satisfying. You have the ability to plan the best wedding in history. Refer to these guidelines:
- Finalize your budget.
- List all the important guests first.
- Choose a venue for the wedding ceremony and reception.
- Find a solemnizing officer.
- Look for the most trusted photographers and videographers.
- Search for the most amazing entertainers.
- Decide on the food and drinks.
- Secure wedding gown and groom’s tuxedo.
- Rent bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen suits.
- Arrange the transportation.
- Hire a hairstylist and makeup artist.
- Buy wedding rings.
- Claim the wedding license.
- Do rehearsals.
- Search for a honeymoon package.
More than the entertainment, the guests look forward to a great dining experience. That is why you need to get in touch with a complete provider of catering services like Jojie’s. They are able to prepare local and international cuisines (Spanish, Western fusion, Chinese, Asian fusion and native dishes) and drinks (such as, vermouth, Scotch, Cognac, Bourbon, and brandy). They provide tailored catering packages to fit your event. Also, they offer gorgeous tables and chairs rental as well as catering equipment rental for a comfortable and elegant dining set up. This comes with a fantastic decor too. So what more could you ask for? Catering services like that of Jojie’s can definitely help you turn that wedding reception into a jaw-dropping one.
These three awesome ideas prove that saving money for your family’s future is absolutely possible, even during the wedding planning stage. You just need to be creative and resourceful. So wish you all the luck in your marriage soon.
Playing is something that kids love to do and is essential for their life. This fosters happiness, development (biologically, psychologically and emotionally), learning, and bonding. That is why conducting child-friendly games for kids party celebrations where there are young guests is highly appreciated by many.
Now, out of the numerous children’s games around, what are the best ones?
GAMES FOR KIDS PARTY
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Otherwise known as musical chairs, this is the most exciting among the rest. First, you need to prepare 5 chairs. But of course, you can secure more, depending on the number of your target players. Also, do not worry because there are durable and high quality monoblock chairs for rent around. Next is you select 4 upbeat music. When these two are ready, look for 4 volunteers.
Place the chairs in a circular position and ask the participants to go around while the music plays. They have to sing and dance at the same time. Anyone caught cheating will be disqualified.
When the music stops, each of them will have to get his or her own chair and sit. The contestant who fails to do this will be out. Do this step until only two children are left competing for one chair. Upon reaching this stage, change the rules. In order to determine the winner, let the audience sing a song for them and decide when to stop. Also, when the audience stops singing, the contestants are to stand up on the chair instead of sitting down to be the ultimate winner.
PABITIN
Haven’t heard of this? Well, if you search this on Google, you’ll discover that it’s a traditional children’s party game in the Philippines. When translated, from Tagalog to English, pabitin means hanging.
In here, you are to secure a wooden, plastic, or metal cage where you place packed prizes. Each of the prizes should be at least 6 inches far from each other for easy reach and pull. Hang this cage using a wire or a rope on a tree or anywhere possible.
You can have as many participants as you want. And, all of them needs to jump in order to get a prize or prizes while the cage is moved up and down by someone through its connecting wire. The child who gets the most number of prizes will be the first one to choose a party souvenir. This is how it looks.
STATUE
Just like a statue, the players are to freeze in order to win. For this, you can have plenty of contestants too. You will be showing a few actions that the participants will copy for 30 seconds or so, depending when you will say move.
Think of funny movements so that everyone will burst into laughter when they perform these. The little ones who are able to imitate the most number of acts successfully will be the winner.
Based on our observations during parties, as we provide catering services, these three are the most enjoyable children’s games.
Find out more about how we can apply our knowledge and skills to your precious child’s party by browsing through our site.
Do you want your event to stand out from the rest and even create a mark in history? Below are a few unique and awesome ideas we have compiled just for you.
Give elegant and personalized invites personally.
The giving of invitations simply formalizes everything that they need to know about the event (e.g. time, venue, theme, and others). It erases all their doubts or questions in mind. All they have to do is refer to it and be there during the event.
Give your guests elegant and personalized invitations. By this, there has to be something in the invite that distinguishes each from the others. Some of the great ideas are featuring a picture of you with the guest, embossing their name using different font style, inserting a memorable item, and attaching a music chip (plays one of your favorite songs as a couple upon opening of the invite).
When it comes to the distribution, however, personal delivery is highly recommended compared to email. Exerting extra effort to reach out surely delights and excites your guests. Also, this assures that they are able to read or browse through the invitation (they might have thousands of emails everyday that they might not notice yours).
Create a grand, celebrity like entrance.
There is nothing more welcoming than preparing an entrance of impressive theme and grandeur for your guests; having their eyes wide open in amazement and their hearts beat faster in excitement. Here are a few awesome tips to achieve this:
- Make use of various gate styles (mostly arch), lighting effects and decorations (e.g. fresh and colorful flowers, crystal chandeliers, and illuminated banners).
- Roll out the red carpet. A curvaceous pathway can be very stylish.
- Position a few photographers at the entrance. They are to take pictures of the guests as soon as they get out of their car and walk towards the venue.
- Designate a photo shoot area wherein the willing guests can show off their glamorous gown and pose like a top model.
With this scene, your guests will feel like celebrities and might even thank you for this rare opportunity.
Let them experience a meal they will never forget.
Eating and drinking during the event can be very memorable through these great ideas:
Buffet Style. Giving them the freedom to eat what they like and how much they want increases their appetite more. Also, this is very convenient and efficient when catering to a great number of people. Everyone can have their food and drink anytime.
Unlimited Supply. This makes sure that they are fully satisfied with everything on the table. They will be astonished to know that they can consume as much as they want, without having to worry about shortages.
Local and International Cuisines. Give them a new experience by tasting dishes native from different countries, including that of your own homeland. If you have foreign guests, it will definitely amaze them if you can introduce many famous local dishes, in which catering services in Manila can help.
Pleasing and Accommodating Waiters and Waitresses. This makes them comfortable while eating and drinking with the assurance that someone’s always ready to assist.
Fantastic Dining Set Up. They will love to dine with a very detailed and creative set up, from the table arrangement to the decorations.
For all of these ideas to happen, it is definitely worth it to ask help from caterers. With their skill and expertise, they can prepare the dining area the way you want it. You can start searching for the perfect catering package suiting your event by browsing through our website. We provide the best catering services in Manila.
Make sure that everyone will have the best time of their life through music and entertainment.
Attending the event will create a lasting mark on their mind by:
- Getting a professional and experienced DJ.
- Playing the greatest music of all times.
- Providing a quality sound system.
- Spicing up the place with great lights.
- Presenting world-class entertainers.
You can even invite a famous celebrity to show up during the event and have fun with the crowd.
Provide free giveaways and wonderful souvenirs.
Say goodbye to them with something they can take home to serve as a reminder of the event.
Examples of amazing giveaways are spa gift cards, movie tickets, and shopping gift certificates. Some of the great souvenirs, on the other hand, can be wallets, jewelry, pens, tumblers, bags, beverages, journals, wrist watches, wall clocks, calculators, sunglasses, headphones, flashlights, and many more.
Whether you are preparing for a debut, wedding, reunion, birthday party, anniversary, and other special occasion, these tips will definitely impress your guests and might even attract attention from the media.
Wedding receptions should never be boring. Instead, they should be festive, fun, and exciting. Here are ten ways to make this happen.
- Welcome guests with a band.
Hire a band with the most upbeat drum roll to welcome their arrival up until they reach the entrance. To add up to the festive mood, there should be performers in front of the band, grooving to the music, preferably Hawaiian or reggae.
- Announce their arrival.
Once they start to find their seat, stop the music and blow the trumpet to signal the announcement of their successful arrival. Acknowledge their presence through a great introduction and wait for their confirmation.
- Women should be seated beside men.
After the announcement, escort each to follow the seating arrangement. Put their name on the seat to make sure they stay there.
4. The men will give three roses to their seatmate.
When everyone is settled, call all the men for a short instruction. Tell them to get three roses and give these to their seatmate. Surely, this will put a smile on the women’s face, others may blush, and even a couple of them will feel a connection or chemistry.
- Conduct an eating contest.
You need to plan this together with the wedding reception’s provider of catering services. Request them to prepare five special dishes for the eating contest.
During the reception, ask five men to volunteer. Surprise the winner later on with a kiss or a handshake prize to whoever they like.
- Let the couple ask intriguing questions to some.
Prepare 10 queries. Go around finding a good prospect. Let the person choose one question, read it aloud and give an answer. Here are a few great questions:
- Who is your crush here?
- What is your ideal date?
- Why are you single or married?
- How to love someone?
7. Let the women find the bouquet instead of tossing it among them.
Ask the bride to hide the bouquet anywhere in the function hall. In the count of three, all the women will search for it.
- Request everyone to join a short mob dance.
One of the best ways to energize your guests is through a mob dance. In the middle of the program, request everybody to stand up and follow your dance step. Choose funny actions or weird poses to awaken their minds and laugh.
- Get an impersonator.
Get all the people excited about a celebrity coming. Hire the best impersonator in town.
- Plan a prank.
With this, the bride and the groom are to showcase their acting skills. They are to act like they are fighting over something. When all are bothered about it, play a rap song with the actors singing their confession.
So, what do you think? Through these ideas, you can prevent boredom to set in at the reception. Each of the guest will be alive, awake, alert, and enthusiastic.
It sure has been raining a lot lately, but even the habagat is no reason for you to postpone an event. Whatever celebration it is that you are planning, just go on with it. There are many alternatives in celebrating during a rainy weather, the best option is to hold the event indoors. Even if it is cold and rainy, we will help you prepare foods that will warm up the mood of your guests. Spicy Filipino delicacies that will not scorch your guests! Keep on reading and cook some of our suggestions of spicy dishes that you could serve on a cold rainy day.
1. Sisig
Sisig is a famous pulutan, but since we Filipinos love rice we can also serve it with rice. Modern day Sisig was recreated somewhere in Pampanga, I assume that it went through a lot of modifications as there are a lot of varieties of sisig, you can see them served on a sizzling plate, some are served warm the regular way on a bowl or dish, some serve it with ground chicharon on top, some even serve it with chopped lechon kawali on top. It is made of boiled and roasted pork face which includes the ears, cheeks, and jaw mixed with chicken liver, garlic, onion, and Calamansi. Sometimes this is served in a sizzling and hot plate for a crunchy flavor. Sisig is best served with chopped chilies to bring out that sour and spicy blend.
2. Spicy Shrimp Gambas
Gambas is a Spanish word referring to prawns. To make your buffet table more pleasing and overwhelming, add a dish of seafood. While there are people who are allergic to seafood, serving seafood is still a good and healthy option. Spicy Shrimp Gambas is pan cooked on high heat with garlic and onion, Your special chili sweet sauce is then added. The spicy flavor will seep deep into the shrimps, making every bite a burning joy. You can then serve it on a sizzling plate with chopped red and green bell pepper to create a colorful dish. Your guests will love this, and will surely be taking off their jackets even with the cold weather.
3. Bicol Express
This is the ultimate dish with its heavy amount of chilies. Bicol express is a toss of meat, seafood, and vegetables cooked generously in gata or coconut milk. It is then added with green chilies or other varieties of chili as long as the spicy flavor will stand out. Although Bicol Express has a lot of variations even where it came from. Serve it during your party and the floor will burn with excited guests.
4. Spicy Sinigang
SInigang can be cooked with different ingredients, be it Chicken, Pork, Bangus, and Shrimps. As long as the asim-kilig factor is there, Sinigang is a great option during a rainy day. Aside from the sour soup, Sinigang can be cooked to the next level with Siling Labuyo. Yes, your guests will be fanning themselves with this incredibly sour and spicy soup that will conquer any frosty and humid weather. A sip of the soup is enough to make your guests hyper and wanting for more.
We always look forward to attending parties and other special events to meet friends and family and to taste the delicious food that the host serves. Pinoys have grown accustomed to serving and eating lechon and other grilled food like pork barbecue. Most of the food served during parties are high-carb, high-cholesterol and low fiber so eating them occasionally is okay but eating them a couple of times a month is not really healthy. We should watch what food we eat specially during the month of September where most birthdays take place. To help remedy this, why not offer something new and healthy with the upcoming party that you’re hosting? Serve healthy food at your party.
Cholesterol, trans-fat, sodium, and glucose—too much of these elements are bad for the health. And it’s not easy to get them out of your system. During celebrations, we usually tend to use more oil and salt to make the food tasty. And more often than not, most main courses are chicken and pork with a few veggies on the side. We often forget to serve fruits and natural juices and instead opt to serve carbonated flavored drinks which contains a lot of sugar.
A great way to start a party is to serve fruit appetizers. Go for watermelon, mangoes, and apples. You can also serve fruit salad to your guests instead of the usual cake.
To help you plan a healthy party menu, we have prepared a list of heatlhy food that you can choose from.
These are better and more nutritious, and your guests will truly appreciate them.
1. Brown rice
Rice is a very important food that must be present in every lunch table. But instead of serving the usual white rice, go healthy with brown rice instead. Brown rice is jam packed with manganese which is good for the nervous system and also processing fats in our body; fiber for weight maintenance; lower glucose content; and other natural oils that our body needs. Brown rice tastes almost the same as white rice.
2. Beef Pochero
A Spanish-influenced Pinoy dish, beef pochero is delicious, attractive, and at the same time healthy. Beef short ribs, which is used in the dish, contains a lot of potassium, Vitamin B-12, and moderate amount of Vitamin B-6 and Iron. Potassium is good for the nerves and muscles, as well as Vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-12 and Iron are also essential for our blood, while B-6 aids processes in our brain. It also mixed with a lot of vegetables and tomato sauce, a good source of Lycopene.
3. Chicken Cordon Bleu
This dish can be a source of a lot of nutrients because of the chicken meat and cheese. The chicken breast is already a nutritious meat option with potassium, protein, and other nutrients. While cheese is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, and vitamin B-12. This is a creamy and rich food for a main course.
4. Grilled Prawns with Lemon Butter Sauce
Always include sea foods in your party menu for a complete package. Sea foods contain essential nutrients that can only be taken from prawns and fish. Grilled Prawns with lemon butter sauce is an exciting recipe to serve on the table. One mega-nutrient taken from sea foods is Omega-3 which is good for your heart and blood pressure. Shrimps also contain proteins, vitamin B-12 and vitamin B-6.
