Tour of Luzon

Yesterday was quite a fruitful day for both of us. We had our Tour-of-Luzon -- commuting from Quezon City to Ortigas. It would have been an ordinary experience except that we walked from Roces to Timog, took a tricycle going to South Triangle, then walked again looking for possible venues. It was tiring I must say, but the fact that we are actually scouting for a perfect place for our wedding makes it fun.

Our first stop is Max's Restaurant in Roces. Coming from La Loma (his place) we took a cab straight to Maxx. It was the biggest Max's I've ever seen -- there are probably four or five function rooms aside from the main restaurant itself and there is a mini garden at the middle. Actually, the place is ok sana but I didnt like the idea that the palce is not as private as it should be. Even if there are functions on going everyone could still go around to use the garden and to look through the function rooms glass windows. I know Jaims felt bad that I didnt like the place (even if he denies it), I know he wanted it because you dont get to spend that much. Their package I think would be around 21k for 100 persons. I'm ok with spending less but I think a bride deserves a better wedding. I mean, one wouldn't work this hard just to spend little for herself.

I really enjoyed eating at Max's because they serve a variety of food. Jaims and I ordered the basic plate: chicken, rice, caramel bar (my fave), iced tea, tokwa't kininchay, lumpiang ubod oriental (or something) and the cheese & onion soup (which turned out to be really good -- tastes like pizza). Anyways after we've filled our bellies and emptied our pockets, we walked towards Timog. He insisted that we pass by Anabel's even if we both knew that their package was expensive. The place was nice, and so was the price. I told Jaims, he shouldn't have brought me there since we both knew that we can't afford it. We bought one lotto ticket, which might change our luck but I just checked today and we didn't win.

We started walking again and were able to find Jade Valley. It was a huge place, from outside it looks like a Chinese temple with dragons but when you get in, the ceiling is high, with some hotel like lobby. We inquired and the price was dead reasonable. They have a package for as low as 21k and they have a lot of venues. Although I'm not much of a Chinese food lover, I think it would suffice. Jaims said the food there is great. We went around the place, 5th floor was spooky but the rest of the function rooms are pwede na. The place seems old and some rooms are obviously unmaintained. I noticed that the seats didn't have cover even if they said a wedding has just finished. I bugged Jaims to ask the inquiry lady about it, and she said that they do offer seat covers for P20 each. The seats don't look good and some are different from the others. Ok lang, but I wanted to look for other place. This afternoon Ate Jing said that the food didn'ttaste good as it was bfore in Jade Valley. Maybe we should think about that.

We next went to Windmills & Rainforest. Again, I felt so cheerful. I like the place, it was small but it doesn't look pilit. There's an air conditioned area, and garden for pictorials. Although Anabel's was better. This one's good enough. When we inquired, there is a 396 per head package. But it dawned in to us later in the afternoon, that drinks, arrangements, cakes, table settings are not yet included. We were happy to hear that they didn't require payment for the venue but what we didn't know (as seen in their brochure) is that there are hidden charges.

Getting tired from the walk, we took a tricycle going to Sacred Heart. The church was big and I like the idea of open sides, so the guests and us wouldn't sweat during the ceremony. when we inquired, the lady incharged was super suplada for a church person. The fee is 15k and there is so much restrictions with the photographers. Jaims then brought me to Twin Hearts. he said he knew I'll like the place. When we got there, I fell in love with the church (for the second time after Guadalupe). The church was not too big and too small as Guadalupe. The sides are open and the facade although not as grand as Guadalupe will pass as an old church. It was so nice I wanted to reserve it yesterday. You can check the picture at this url: http://www.weddingsatwork.com/axs/ax.pl?http://www.storybook.ph/images/c22b.jpg The fee is 10.5k and that includes one soloist. God! I love the church.

We stopped by McDo to do some brainstorming. That's when we realized that Windmills has a lot of hidden charges. Jaims promised to contact them if we could bargain on their package. hehe...pulubi!

We were suppose to go to Boardwalk but Jaims was tired already and so was I. We thought of going to Megamall to watch a movie to pamper ourselves but then he had the urge to visit Prestige just in case we would pursue Guadalupe. The roofdeck has a mini garden for photo-op, but they weren't able to quote us just yet. We were informed to go back on a weekday so they could show us around. The sky was orange-y yesterday, really good for photo-op.

I gotta go, I'm quite stinky from boxing...heheh...