After Mark's dramatic proposal, I sat in front of my computer and tried searching for the things we need for the wedding. Marian, a friend from my previous company, referred me to a wedding site. Good thing she's also preparing for her wedding, so she gave me suggestions and articles regarding marriage.

We joined WeddingsAtWork last June 2001. There we met new friends and fellow brides/grooms as well. The site provided different ways to approach your dream wedding. I remembered the first time we attended a Bridal Talk at FHL, Cecille one of the organizers asks us if we can be interviewed for Channnel 9's news. It was a great experienced because we were exposed to different suppliers, methods on how to choose and plan for the wedding.

The first bridal talk was about planning and delegating your budget for the wedding. Ms. Rita Neri discussed everything, from make up all to way to shoes and thank you notes for the guests. I also remembered how Rita talked to us in a level that we believed that preparing for a wedding is just a prelude to marriage. Marriage is the most important part we should deem on.

We were able to finish the entire session of the BT. It lasted for 2-3 months with a minimal fee of P75. We get to taste sample dishes and desserts from Via Mare, Albergus, Josiah's and Tamayos.

We enjoyed each and every topic! :)

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What's DW?

DW or commonly called as DISCOVERY WEEKEND, tackles everything you need to know about MARRIAGE. When I saw this at w@w's website, I immediately asked Mark if we can attend the 2-3 days seminar. If I'm not mistaken, Lala, one of the receptionist, was really accomodating and amiable. Though, swity kept on calling and asking about the details, she answered him and showed a lot of patience. hehehe

It was on October 5-7, 2001 at OMNI Seminary that we had our DW. Noli and his wife were really GREAT! They made the seminar interesting and lively. We even sang my favorite song, YOU and I. I swear, everytime I hear that song I burst into tears. I wasn't embarrassed at that time because we were all couples, and mushy. :)

Those were the 3 wonderful and reflecting days of our lives. I was able to communicate with Mark without ending in a squabble. Anyways, we wrote missives containing our love for each other. They taught us how to end an argument, or simply the KISS and MAKE UP method but in a more deeper way. Moreso, they made us realize that in every relationship there should be a 2 way communication process. We should all learn how to be the giver and taker, not the giver-martyr and taker-selfish individual.

Dadiswity read his missive in front of the entire class. I was appalled in a way, because he had the guts to tell everybody that I mean the world to him. I ended up crying.

If we have the chance to go over that experience, We will attend DW for the 2nd time:)