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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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.
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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Wired for love: How to host a tech-savvy yet unplugged wedding
In an age where every moment is captured on screens, there’s something powerful about pressing pause and choosing to be present. An unplugged wedding doesn’t mean turning away from technology,…
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WaWCon: A celebration of connection, community, and commitment
Photos by Law Tapalla What does it take to mount a large-scale wedding community event in just a few weeks? For Benz Co-Rana, founder of Weddings@Work (WaW), the answer is…
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Celestial Garden Soirée
Words: Kitten Zapata | Photography: Denison Tan | Event Styling: A-List Manila | Cake: Sugarcraft Manila | Caterer: Tijoe the Caterer Inc. | Venue: 18 Missouri Located in the heart…
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A tropical luxe affair
Words: Kitten Zapata | Photography: Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto | Event Styling: Julius Villamante of Amante Fleurs | Stationery: The Write Impression | Cake: Cakes by Mannix When it comes…
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A winter dream by Pancho Pantig
Words Kitten Zapata | Photography Public Figure by Paolo Feliciano | Curated by Voltaire Zalamea | Event Styling by Pancho Pantig | Cake by Guilty Pleasures by Finn | Stationery…
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A dream in Mocha Mousse
Words: Kitten Zapata | Photography: Thal Ruin Photography | Event Styling: Erlyn Olarte Conwi of Weddings & Motifs Event Styling | Stationery: The Write Impression | Cake: Audrey’s Pastry Boutique…
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