Southern Mindanao’s Best Wedding Suppliers All Set for Davao Leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009

Southern Mindanao’s best wedding suppliers are all set to showcase their wedding products and services at the Kadayawan Wedding Festival wedding fair and exhibit scheduled on August 14 - 16, 2009 at the NCCC Mall Davao in Davao City.

An evening wedding in Davao City. Photo by Ariel Javelosa Photography

Kadayawan Wedding Festival wedding fair and exhibit is the ninth leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009, co-presented by Kasal.com, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, and NCCC Mall Davao.

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu. This year’s Kasalang Filipino is endorsed by the Department of Tourism.

Numerous activities have been lined up for attending couples such as talks on wedding planning and wedding trends, wedding bouquet arrangement competition, and the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up competition. Renowned flower and event stylist Henry Pascual will conduct a talk and free demonstration on the latest in event styling. Local music artists will entertain visiting couples and guests throughout the three-day event. Finally, Davao’s local bridal couturiers will showcase their latest creations and Mindanao’s bridal wear at the Kadayawan Wedding Fashion Show. Lucky couples will get a chance to win free wedding giveaways, honeymoon packages, and appliance showcases during the bridal fair.

Admission is free. Register online at www.kasal.com to take part in this nationwide bridal road show. For inquiries, contact NCCC Mall Davao at (082) 298-0888 or Kasal.com at (02) 415-9249, 414-3596, 416-1828 or email kasal.com@gmail.com.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory.

GenSan Wedding Industry Unveiled at Kasalang Filipino 2009 Seventh Leg

General Santos' own breed of wedding suppliers unveiled their unique wedding products and services in Kasalan sa Gensan wedding fair and exhibit held last June 19 – 21, 2009 at the Gaisano Mall of GenSan in General Santos City, South Cotabato.

The seventh leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009 12-city wedding fair roadshow, co-presented by Kasal.com, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Gaisano Mall of GenSan, and E2 Concepts , supported by General Santos City Tourism Association, Inc., and General Santos City's organization of hotels, restaurants, and caterers, began with a display of various Catholic and Muslim wedding gowns and apparel. In the afternoon, two of the city's acclaimed schools squared off at the wedding table setup competition. In the end, the students from Goldenstate University were hailed as winners.

Mr. Daryl Villarin (third from left) stands proud beside his model-bride as he shows off his trophy for winning the Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up Competition -GenSan Leg. Photo by Gajovy

The second day started off with Mix N Magic winning the wedding cake decoration competition. Meanwhile, NDD Wedding Ideals took the laurel for best wedding floral arrangement. Later in the afternoon, Ever Bilena held a make up

demonstration and its anticipated Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up Competition. A total of twenty four (24) professional and amateur make up artists from various provinces of South Cotabato showcased their skills during the event. In the end, it was Mr. Daryl Villarin from Polomolok, South Cotabato who emerged as champion. He received the grand prize of PhP. 20, 000.00 worth of Ever Bilena products, 1-year Gold Priority Listing advertising in Kasal.com worth PhP. 5, 000.00, and a trophy. Make up artists Mr. Michael Sanchez and Mr. Bonnie Acipin, both from General Santos, were declared first and second runner ups, respectively.

Kasalan sa Gensan was capped with a colorful presentation of a Mock Muslim Wedding performed by the members of the GenSan Kadsayaw Performing Group. This was followed by a bridal fashion show featuring the latest creations of Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines President Johnny Abad. Goldenstate College received the Best Booth Award while the combined booths of Nanette Cake Creations and Jun Ador was chosen as Most Popular Booth. All the couples who attended the event received free gift packs while lucky couples received special gift packs and gift certificates courtesy of the event sponsors.

Mock Muslim Wedding Ceremony. Photo by Gajovy

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory. Local sponsors are Asia United Bank, FluidLight Studios, Gregoria Printing Press, East Asia Royal Hotel, Family Country Hotel, MP Digital Printing Solutions, STI College - GenSan , Marasa Grill , and Circle of Arts.

Dumaguete Wedding Culture and Suppliers Underscored at Sixth Kasalang Filipino Leg

The unique and colorful culture of Dumaguete City was showcased through the products of its local wedding suppliers and the activities staged during the Maanyag nga Lalik wedding fair and exhibit. The wedding fair and exhibit was held last May 22 – 23, 2009 at the Bethel Guest House in Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City.

The sixth leg of the Kasalang Filipino 2009 12-city wedding fair roadshow, co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group in cooperation with Key Cities Events Marketing and Bethel Guest House started off with a grand motorcade of decorated bridal cars and tartanillas (horse-drawn carriages). Later, a cultural presentation depicting authentic local wedding tradition was staged followed by the “Palihi” ceremony. This traditional ritual by the Negrenses is done to bring forth harmony and good fortune to farmers during the planting season.

Cultural presentations, bridal bouquet-making competition, wedding setup arrangement and table skirting Competition,and the opening of the wedding photo exhibit highlighted the first day of the wedding fair and exhibit. Fourteen amateur and professional make-up artists exhibited their skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up Competition. Mr. Kim Philip Durap was declared champion for the Classic Make-up category and Mr. Melchor Edralin for the Fantasy Make up category. Each received the grand prize of PhP. 20, 000.00 worth of Ever Bilena products, 1-year Gold Priority Listing advertising in Kasal.com worth PhP. 5, 000.00, and a trophy.

Renowned flower and event stlylist Henry Pascual gave a talk and demonstration on the latest in flower and event styling and shared tips to Dumaguete florists and event stylists.

On the second day, representatives from the Regional Office of the Department of Trade and Industry introduced innovative sales and marketing strategies to wedding suppliers to aid them in expanding their business. Meanwhile, soon-to-wed couples attended a free marriage seminar organized by the Dumageute City Population Commission.

Maanyag Nga Lalik wedding fair and exhibit ended with the Kabulakan Festival Street Parade. The day was capped with the Maanyag nga Lalik Wedding Fashion show featuring the works of local bridal couturiers from Dumaguete and Cebu City. Wedding suppliers were given the chance to interact with other wedding products and service providers at the Exhibitors Networking Night. All the couples who attended the event received free gift pack while lucky couples received special gift packs and gift certificates courtesy of the event sponsors.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu.

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory.

Kasalan sa Kagay-an Set to Highlight Northern Mindanao Wedding Suppliers, Customs

The wedding customs along with the premier wedding suppliers of Cagayan de Oro City and the rest of Northern Mindanao, will be highlighted at the Kasalan sa Kagay-an wedding fair and exhibit to be held on July 16 – 19, 2009 at the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City.

Cagayan de Oro City Wedding Photo courtesy of Ariel Javelosa Photography

Kasalan sa Kagay-an wedding fair and exhibit is the eight leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009, co-presented by Kasal.com, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Professional Organizers Unlimited, Inc., and Limketkai Sons, Inc.,

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu. This year’s Kasalang Filipino is endorsed by the Department of Tourism. The Cagayan de Oro leg forms part of the official calendar of Kagay-an Festival.

Numerous activities have been lined up for attending couples such as talks on wedding planning and wedding trends, and legalities of marriage. Pots and Pans owner and Sun Star contributor Chef Ed Dychauco will teach about decorating small cakes and cooking for two. Amateur and professional make up artist will showcase their skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up competition. Finally, Cagayan de Oro's local bridal couturiers will present their works at the “Down the Aisle in Style” bridal fashion show. Lucky couples will get a chance to win free wedding giveaways and honeymoon packages during the bridal fair.

Admission is free. Register online at www.kasal.com to take part in this nationwide bridal road show. For inquiries, contact Professional Organizers at (088) 857-6223 or Kasal.com at (02) 415-9249, 414-3596, 416-1828 or email kasal.com@gmail.com.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory. Local sponsors are Sun Star Cagayan de Oro, Dunkin Donuts, Dragon Fireworks, Inc., Edwin Orbe Digital Photography and Videography, MVP Digital Video, Roel Yap (Event Stylist), and Blaster Pro Audio Services.