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AudioMixx is a light and sounds supplier based in Sta. Mesa, Metro Manila. But we didn't hire them for light and sounds since we already have this included in our package with Juan Carlo (caterer). We had our wedding reception at the lakeshore (outdoor venue at Club Balai Isabel) and we were expecting the weather to be hot and humid in the afternoon. Although I wasn't really particular about getting extra coolers, as this was already beyond our planned budget, Mike insisted that he would be bothered seeing the guests feeling uncomfortable due to the heat. Communicating with AudioMixx was fairly good via email. But it would be best to call or send them a message through phone. We inquired in January about their serviced but only decided almost a month before the wedding. Thankfully, we got a nod when we asked if they're still available on our date. A few days before the wedding, the weather was so crazy. The end of March is supposed to be summer already, but the rain...

Getting a separate reception florist was another one of our nice-to-have 's. Juan Carlo gave us an option to avail of their free centerpiece upgrade. But we chose to waive that since I thought none of their centerpieces will fit the windy setting in Balai Isabel's outdoor venue. Besides, I envisioned a wedding reception setup that is clean, simple and beach-inspired. Serge Igonia is a buzzword in W@W Yahoogroup. I tried my luck to contact him in September 2011, first via mobile and then email. Mike and I couldn't decide months from that if we have enough money to afford a separate the reception decorator. It was a good 4 months after our first inquiry when we asked again and decided to pursue with the nice-to-have. We're thankful that Serge accommodated us. We met at Alabang Town Center to discuss the details. Serge knew what needs to be done with Club Balai Isabel's reception. He anticipated that the venue will not be exclusive for us and our guests so he p...

We booked Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas, more than a year before our wedding. The place is number one among our non-negotiable wedding suppliers because first, we wanted a beach wedding and second, it's less than an hour away from Manila. First ocular visit @ Club Balai Isabel (Pantalan sa Clubhouse) At first, I wasn't too impressed with the beach. I wanted white sand (like Boracay). Eventually, I've come to accept that this is the closest thing we can have next to Boracay, budget-wise. We planned to have both the ceremony and reception in Balai Isabel . I didn't like the indoor venue because it would defeat the purpose of having an outdoor beach wedding, correct? Also, getting one of the indoor pavilions will cost us for a separate ceremony venue. So getting the Clubhouse Pantalan (lakeshorevenue) seemed like the best deal. We gave one payment for both reception and ceremony venue. Transacting with Ms. Ruby Mendoza, our account manager, was has...