September 20, 2009
Preparation: Waterfront Lahug
Church: Sacred Heart Parish
Reception: Grand Convention Center
Hair and make-up: Wenwen Zaspa
Bridal gown: Ronald Enrico
Photobooth: Foto-both
Coordinator: Snoogie Mata
Host: Giselle Sanchez
Photography: Mangored
Rock Paper Scissors Photography

Dried Mangoes, Baby Back Ribs, Chicharon and Lechon..Yes, this is living the life! Well, gaining 10 pounds is not the only thing that happened to us in the Queen City of the South. We also had some maximum blast witnessing a very untraditional Chinese wedding. I’m talking about the union of vows between Shirly and Mendel. These two nicest (not exaggerating) people living on the planet made us feel at home in Cebu. And if I may add, Shirly’s smile, laughter and optimism truly made our entire day easier and lighter…it even made us change the song at the middle of the ceremony just so it may fit the mood as well as the personality of the newlyweds; Cinematic to Fun song. We definitely had loads and loads of fun shooting, chatting and bonding not only with our couple but with the entire entourage who were so very cooperative upon shooting their individual portrait shots . Another concept driven prenup thanks to Emily, sister of Mendel who did all the brainstorming and came up with the whole mafia feel. Oh! and to Shirly and Mendel…Yes..you are very very special to us. :p Here’s their one of a kind wedding video. Cheers!

Note : Watch the whole video from start to end.

Shirly and Mendel from Mayad Studios on Vimeo.

September 18, 2009
Photography: Mangored
Coordinator : Blushing Brides
Gown : Randy Ortiz
Preps : Sofitel Hotel
Party Place : 1 Esplanade

Mara gave us a whole new definition of the word “PARTY”!!!

Party
Par-ty
n. pl. par·ties
1.
a. A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement.
b. A group of people who have gathered to participate in an activity.

2.
a. Family + Friends + Food + Lights + Drinks + Music+ Dance + Pretty Girls + Good Looking Guys.
b. MARA!!!

No doubt one the best parties we ever attended. You guys want proof? We are pleased to present to you ..”Mara’s Rockin SDE” … Experience the last song syndrome effect. Keep on dancin coz tonight’s gonna be a good night!!!

Mara Recto turns 18 from Mayad Studios on Vimeo.

Note: Remember Katrina Recto? Well, she’s Mara’s older sister and yes, she’s on the video. Catch more of her here.

Official WEVA CEA 2009 Results here
Fiel’s ambush WEVA interview by EventDV-TV here (select Webisode 1)

Could somebody please wake us up.. coz we are definitely on Cloud 9. Great news everyone!!!! Pinoy video makers rocked the WEVA Expo 2009. And we are so blessed to be one of the lucky videographers who won. God has been really great to us and we want to share it with you as we reminisce the two videos that gave us such honor and pride.

Wedding Higlights Gold : Thuy and Javier - China Escapade

Thuy and Javier: China Escapade from Mayad Studios on Vimeo.

SDE Silver : Tonel and Manny

Manuel and Antonelle from Mayad Studios on Vimeo.

*With that, we would like to thank God for never letting us down and to everyone who believed in our capabilities; most especially to our wonderful couples for trusting us in the most special day of their lives. Thank you. Words are not enough to express our deepest gratitude.

Special shout out to all our fellow Pinoy Videomaker awardees. Congratulations sir Jason Magbanua, Bob Nicolas, Garry Garza, MG, Dominic, Body Shots and Director’s Cut. As always…Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino! Mabuhay ang mga Ilonggos!!! :p

Oh! and incase you are in Florida right now, Fiel will be speaking at WEVA EXPO 2009. You can chat with him and all EXPO speakers during the convention & Trade Show and get your questions answered.

*Best of Luck Fiel*