30/30: Anything goes! After almost two months, this 30-day project has finally come to an end. And although it took me double the time to finish this one, the fulfillment is still the same as (if not greater than) the first time I did it.
And so our fairy tale wedding was over. It’s going to be the quickest day of your life, one of our Ninongs said. And he was right. We said goodbye to single life, boxed up my gown and his coat, went off to a quiet honeymoon just within the city (we reserved the out-of-town getaway for later), and the spotlight started moving slowly away from us, leaving us in our own little world.
Coming back from our honeymoon, we spent the rest of the week moving into our humble apartment, which soon became our very first home. Home. I just love the sound of that.
Moving in is actually not a new thing for me. I’ve been apartment-hopping for years and I’ve had this love-hate relationship with packing and unpacking for as long as I can remember. But this time.. this time, it’s different. This time, I have someone carrying and unpacking boxes with me. This time, I’m not alone anymore.
Blue. Lots of blue. But of course we had to take our wedding motif home. (:
I absolutely enjoyed this time of our life together—cleaning up, unpacking our stuff, shopping at home depots, moving furniture around, making our own house rules, and seeing everything come together and fall into place. It’s a tedious task, but seeing the result of our hardwork was truly worth it all.
Now, coming home and spending time at home are my favorite times of day. Although our apartment was trespassed a few weeks ago and our most priced material possessions were stolen, nothing could take away the warmth and the love that our home is made of. The fact remains true, that God did not only bless us with a beautiful wedding, He also blessed us with a beautiful home. (:
So.. before I give in to the temptation of ending this with “and they lived happily ever after” (No? Too late?), allow me to sign this project off by sending some link love to our awesome wedding suppliers:
- Catering, theme styling: Josiah’s Catering
- Flower arrangements and bouquets: Eve & Co
- Wedding rings: Matus Jewellery
- Make-up: Imelyn Sanchez Make-up Artistry
- Videography: Marvin Barbarona – Check out our beautiful SDE video here ;)
- Photography: Ed Roderick Canuto of Exquisite Photography; Shiela & Jorem Catilo; Arthur Trinidad; and special thanks to our brothers Nathanael Sanchez & Jonathan Canuto for their own, unofficial coverage.
- Wedding cake: The Treatbox
- Wedding invites and souvenirs: DIY
30-day Challenge, Round 2, over and out! (:
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Like nnisa, this is one post I loved the most! There’s something exhilarating about a new home, like a canvas waiting for a painter’s next masterpiece. I am sure yours will be a wonderful home, not just because you have an eye for spotting beautiful things and incorporating it in your life, but also because there’s love in every corner of the house. I love your book/TV shelf! Is that something you had made specially or a DIY?
Hello Karla, the shelf came with the apartment, hehe. We have a lot of issues with that shelf though–we wanted sana more levels para mas space-saver. But oh well, life’s like that, we have to make the most of what we have. :)
*clap clap* a wonderful concluding post for the challenge. :)
Your life is a blessing. :)
Yours too, Meemai! :) Mwah!
I cannot help not to write a comment here. I think, this version of the 30-days challenge is the best 30-days challenge I’ve ever read. All the 30 stories brought such a heart-warming feeling for me as I wish I will have such a fairy tale wedding like yours :) Keep writing such inspiring words, Rhiz. I’m (already) a loyal subscriber *LOL*
Hello Nnisa, comments like yours make my day, thank you! :) I’m glad you enjoyed reading, even if my 30-days took 60 days to write, haha. Don’t hesitate to keep coming back. :)
LOVE YOUR HOUSE <3
kelan kaya kami makakadalaw dyan? :(
Onga :( Sorry puro ako drowing. Saturday night, you want? :)