Sandra Vistan and Brian Crisologo | Photo by NicePrint Photo 

Weddings are a creative outlet. They come from a thoughtful collaboration between the couple and a team of suppliers. In the case of Brian Joseph Crisologo and Sandra Christine Vistan, wedding planner/coordinator Kutchie Zaldarriaga of Getting Married said that the wedding planning journey with this couple was "smooth and effortless." 

"They knew exactly what they wanted and approached everything with such a relaxed, happy vibe. Love working with couples like them," Kutchie said. 

And because of the couple's personality, this clean, chic, and classy wedding was not only filled with love but also laughter.  

Brian and Sandra's wedding ceremony was held at Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati last February 28, wrapping up the love month with this major milestone. The reception followed at the Manila Polo Club. 

We love how visually cohesive and stunning this wedding was. How much do we love it? Let us count the ways through these cute, creative, and classy peg-worthy elements:

1. The bride's classy gown

Sandra was a gorgeous bride in her Rosa Clara off-shoulder, A-line gown. The brand described the piece as "a timeless brocade gown with a removable top and a dramatic train." After the ceremony, she removed the top, revealing a strapless design that allowed her to move more freely for the reception. 

2. The elegant white carpet

While a red carpet will always be associated with ideas of luxe and glam, going for a sophisticated white carpet for the church aisle also creates a stunning statement. In this wedding, the white carpet lent a breather to the ornate interior of the church, tying all elements together seamlessly. The church was styled by Flowers of May.

3. The lovely mirror selfie booth

This offers a fun way of capturing precious moments of and with guests during a wedding. The mirror itself also gives spaces for personalized touches and messages like the one Brian and Sandra went with: their names' initials ("bs), a message for their guests ("We're so glad you're here"), their wedding hashtag (#SandySaysBriDo), and the date of their wedding. The placing of the mirror at their wedding was beautiful, with the trees framing the photo space perfectly. Their mirror selfie setup was by Vivid Reflections. 

4. The cute custom cake

One of the details people always look forward to at weddings is the cake. It's often the center of attention at the reception venue styling. For Brian and Sandra, their white textured, spatula-painted, four-tiered wedding cake by Edible Dreams Cake Shop offered another opportunity to share something about them. At the base of their cake are two very adorable dog toppers with a flower bouquet. These toppers represent the couple's fur babies, Beta and Charlie. Look closely and you'll see one of them has a halo—it's Beta and she, unfortunately, passed away last November (but she had a cameo in Brian and Sandra's pre-nup shoot).  

5. The strategic table arrangement and the spacious dance floor

We love how Brian and Sandra went for a dance floor in the middle of the ballroom, surrounded by long tables, instead of a stage. With it as the focal point, more guests could better see and appreciate the program and all the romantic-candid moments between the couple. This setup made their first dance as a married couple all the more special, too. 

6. The "starry night" indoor venue

This wedding was held indoors but captured the romantic vibe of one held under a starry sky. The function room covered in black cloth made the perfect canvas for a canopy of fairy lights and starburst-punctuated ceiling accents, transporting guests into this dramatic, dreamy setting. 

7. The romantic trellis entrance

Tunnel entrances have been such a huge trend for wedding receptions. For this wedding, the arch tunnel was reimagined with a trellis design decked out with fairy lights and bulbs and accentuated with white and lilac flowers at the base. This setup flowed seamlessly into the main ballroom that carried the same theme and accents. 

8. The contrast of dark romantic statements with sweet-dainty accents

Brian and Sandra's wedding reception struck a fine balance between dark and dainty. The predominantly black venue was softened by blooms in pastel hues, creating a charming, Pinterest-worthy styling by Amante Fleurs.

9. The vintage bridal car

Weddings are like fairy tales. Brian and Sandra took a page out of that fairy tale and elevated their celebration with their choice of carriage—a 1929 Cadillac from Don Robert's Bridal Car. It surely made for a grand backdrop for their beautiful wedding portraits by NicePrint Photo. And if you have a vintage bridal car like this, you'd want to take photos from all angles, just like this couple did—check out the different ways they were photographed with the car. 

10. The laid-back photoshoot

When couples are asked about their best memory from a wedding as big as this, many would say it was all a blur, and understandably so. But the post-wedding ceremony photoshoot could allow them to take a break and bask in wedded bliss. So, have fun with it—sip coffee, ditch the heels and walk barefoot like Sandra did, or run around. Whatever it is that will make you feel present in the moment, do it. 

Congratulations, Brian and Sandra!

Suppliers:

Church: Santuario de San Antonio Parish

Reception: Manila Polo Club

Coordinator: Kutchie Zaldarriaga of Getting Married

Photo, video, reel: NicePrint Photo

Styling: Amante Fleurs

Flowers for entourage and reception: Amante Fleurs

Church styling: Flowers of May

Caterer: Margarita Signature Caterer

Makeup: Thea Dionisio (bride, groom, and bride's family) 

Hairstyling: Jannela dela Cruz

Hair color: Nicole Santos

Skin: Primorosa Aesthetic Center

Smile: Alfonso Dental Clinic

Bridal gown: Rosa Clara

After-party outfit: Vania Romoff

Bridal robe: Eve the Label

Bride's shoes: Jimmy Choo

Groom's attire: The Fine Gentleman

Groom's shoes: Sapatero

Bridal car: Don Robert's Bridal Car

Host: Mike Acuña

Choreography: Reigh Sy

DJ: DJ Brandon Jon

Mobile bar: The Black Box Mobile Cocktail Bar

Music: Manila Philharmonic Orchestra 

Lights and sounds: Crossmix

LED wall: Metro Tech Rental Solutions

Photo booth: PixlPop Photobooth

Selfie mirror: Vivid Reflections

Recovery food: Mendokoro Ramenba

Wedding cake: Edible Dreams Cake Shop

Invitation: Ink Scribbler