Bride: Jake Yu – Chua

::: Paw + Jake :::

Gown by Cecilio Abad, Photos by Mango Red & Rap Yu, Bouquet by Teddy Manuel, Event Coordinator – Christine Ong – Te, Hair by Marvic Globasa & Make Up by Toni Rodriguez

“Oh my god you look like Rap, you really look like Rap!” these were the words that came out from my mouth the moment I saw Jake. Jake & Paw’s wedding is an overdue post but it still feels like it was only a few days back when I did my bride’s make up because Jake ended up being a really good friend of mine throughout her whole wedding process.

I got to know Jake through Rap Yu who’s like family to me in the industry. He had been constantly doing most of my bridal head shots whenever needed and I have him to thank for for pushing me to his sister to do her bridal make up. When I met Jake for the first time, I must say I instantly felt a connection with her – well she completely looks like Rap whom I had known for years and it felt like I was doing Rap but a female version!

Doing her bridal make up was like at home to me since I was able to bond with Jake prior to the big day when we drove all the way to Thunderbird La Union for her prenup and some other occasions when she would drop by to the studio whenever me and Rap had some shoots and during her big day, Jake was the usual happy jolly girl she had always been. The first thing I saw in the hotel room was Jake’s stunning wedding gown by my favorite wedding couturier Cecilio Abad and I have to say, its really a masterpiece! All gowns that I saw from Cecilio that my bride’s wore had consistently gave that wow factor. And I know with the hair and make up I have envisioned for Jake and with her wearing this Cecilio Abad gown she’s going to be that perfect blushing bride.

Jake’s Elegant Bridal Look together with her Cecilio Abad Gown & Teddy Manuel Bouquet

Jake’s skin is already effortlessly flawless and since she’s the everyday plain jane type of girl I wanted to really glam her up for her wedding but not straying away from the timeless, classic, natural yet blushing bride I always always lean for. Neutral matte eyeshadows and a lipstick that’s closest to her natural lip color helped me in achieving the look I want for her.

I can’t help but scream “Ang ganda ganda mo achie! Ang hinhin mo lang tingnan!” and of course as Im always also OC with my bride’s hairstyle, I have to say Marvz did a very good job doing Jake’s hair and the rest of the entourage as well. Hair and make up goes together and should always blend well to achieve the bridal look you and your bride have in mind. Jake’s hair is naturally curly so doing a loose finger combed hairstyle really worked well with her hair structure. Oh and yes Im specific with what my bride will use for her hairpiece, I usually refrain from those typical bridal headpiece and suggest a certain headpiece for the bride and in this case, Cecilio Abad was the one who provided the bride’s headpiece and it was lovely. As you can see in the picture, the bride’s hair was colored and Im a little biased with getting a lighter hair color than one’s typical black hair especially if you are going for a loose upd o. Why? First of all lighter hair color makes you look younger and at the same time for this certain hairstyle, a hair with lighter shade with some highlights will make the style really pop out compared to if you have a dark black hair. I always suggest Alex Carbonell for the job, ever since I had my hair touched by him I have nothing but praises for Alex and his team. He’s the one who does the hair of Toni Gonzaga and Daphne Osena to name a few.

Hairstyle By Marvic Globasa

Jake’s Reception Look with me retouching her

Im really happy that I have been part of Paw & Jake’s wedding and for the never ending faith and support of Rap, since day one he made me feel like I’am the only one he has in mind that can give that look to his sister and more than anything, I’am happy that I was able to deliver that. Working with their family was one of the lightest, happiest weddings I’ve done, it was full of laughter and love from everyone. Thank you Paw & Jake!

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Bride: Dra Emaline Molano

::: Airbrush Make Up By Toni Rodriguez ::: Hair By Aries Manal ::: Sofitel Manila ::: San Agustin Church :::

We all know how toxic a doctor’s schedule could be but that didn’t stop my bride Dra Emaline to look at her best during her wedding day. Emaline and her husband booked me during my bridal fair in Megamall and afterwards had a trial / prenup make up and ofcourse make up for their wedding day. It was such a small world because months prior to their wedding my cousin in law who also happens to be a doctor was telling me that he would refer to me his co doctor for their wedding. One day I got a call from my cousin and said “I was telling my colleague about you that your make up artist and when I mentioned your name he said Yes that’s the make up artist that we booked Toni Rodriguez!” Haha small world! Emaline’s husband, Romeo is actually a doctor in the same hospital where my cousin is also based. 

Emaline and Romeo were an easy couple to work with. No fuss, no stress. They are truly one of the nicest couple’s I’ve worked with. The bride gave me complete freedom for her bridal look trusting me with what I think will look best for her. It was a stress free preps during their wedding day since both the bride and the groom’s family were equally as nice and accommodating as the couple.

                                                   Emaline’s Before & After:

For Dra Emaline’s make up I wanted her to look what I always want for my bride’s – fresh and a blushing bride. Her eyebrow came a little strong for me since she has light hair color so I used a shade lighter than her hair color to make her more youthful. I used some shimmer for her eyeshadow to further brighten up her eyes and ofcourse the wonders of false lashes for every bride. I used Chanel lipstick for her on the pinkish tone and Chanel blush on also leaning on the pinkish tone for that blushing glowing fresh bridal look

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