Tailored for ‘I Do’
Common Suits and the Modern Groom Photography Erron Ocampo at Metrophoto | Grooming Gery Penaso, Matt Ledesma and Yra Mae Mantaring | Shot on location at The Peninsula Manila For…
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Kitten Zapata
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Meet Kitten Zapata, the creative force behind Wedding Essentials Magazine. For over two decades, she’s connected with couples and wedding pros alike, turning love stories into timeless inspiration and joyful celebration.
The art of bridal beauty
Meet the artists behind Tadhana 2025 runway transformations | Featured photo by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto On a bride’s most photographed day, makeup and hair are more than finishing touches they…
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Threads of destiny: Celebrating the visionaries of Tadhana 2025
Photography Paolo Nierves at Metrophoto | Tablescape Kathy Sy-King | Shot on location at The Manila Hotel | Nails: Triple Luck Brow and Nail Salon Tadhana has long been a…
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Whispers of white: Dreamy cakes at Tadhana 2025
Photography by Brian Lucas Reyes In the heart of Tadhana’s main setup, a constellation of white cakes stood like modern-day sculptures, each one a quiet love letter to elegance. Penk…
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United for love
CLESA and the Future of Weddings in Central Luzon Words Kitten Zapata | Creative Direction & Styling Rey Santos Jr. | Photography Jonathan Vincent Cheng and Pugs Espino of Public…
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A love written in stars: Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang’s celestial wedding in Beijing
Dubbed the “wedding of the century,” Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang’s grand celebration in Beijing, China, was nothing short of a celestial spectacle. Held on October 16, 2025, ten months…
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Coming home to greatness
Mak Tumang celebrates home at Tadhana 2025 | Runway photos by Brian Lucas-Reyes Mak Tumang’s journey to fashion greatness was far from a fairytale. From watching his grandmother sew dresses…
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From humble beginnings to bridal brilliance: Kathy Sy-King’s 10 year journey
Wedding Essentials had the privilege of sitting down with Kathy Sy-King for an intimate one-on-one interview, where she opened up about her humble beginnings and the inspiring journey that shaped her company…
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Wedding Destination: Pampanga marks 17th year with grand bridal fair
The grandest bridal and events fair in Central Luzon successfully celebrated its 17th year as Wedding Destination: Pampanga Grand Bridal Fair once again gathered the region’s top wedding suppliers to…
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Oman awaits: Say ‘Yes’ to the most unexpectedly romantic place on Earth
When love calls for something extraordinary, Oman answers with golden deserts, dramatic coastlines, and centuries-old charm. Recently brought into the spotlight during the Cebu-Oman Investment Forum held at Fili Hotel…
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