Put a Ring On It

by Jackie Doming
jackie@filipinojournal.com

Reaction to the ring

Reaction to the ring

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to getting hitched We invest a lot of thought into marriage proposals. Some of us dream up grand gestures inspired by chick flicks and fairy tales, involving hot air balloons, string

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To be or not to be (married)

To be or not to be (married)

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to getting hitched There’s a process to becoming a bride. To be clear, I’m not referring to legal logistics. What I’m talking about are the decisions one makes on the road

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The Friend Zone

The Friend Zone

Jackie Doming

How to hire friends as vendors A pinay’s guide to getting hitched Here’s my friendship policy: the more, the merrier. Having close friends in most places has plenty of perks, especially if you have

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The Wonderful Wedding Show, Take Four!

The Wonderful Wedding Show, Take Four!

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to getting hitched This year marks my fourth visit to The Wonderful Wedding Show. And yes, if you’re wondering, every year still manages to be as wondrous as the last.Ironically, I

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What’s in a date?

What’s in a date?

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to planning your big day Dates are significant. They can mark the beginning of a life, a major moment in history, or – in the case of a wedding – an

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We paid for moving pictures

We paid for moving pictures

Jackie Doming

Why invest in a videographer This week, our videographer sent us the final cut of our wedding video. My first reaction? That day was even better than I remember. Next, I was overcome with

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#bestweddingever

#bestweddingever

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to planning your big day Back in the old days (and by that, I actually only mean a decade or so ago), memories of weddings past were showcased by flipping through

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Three letters, big savings: DIY

Three letters, big savings: DIY

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to getting hitched I count myself lucky to have tied the knot in the 2000s. Why, you ask? Three reasons: the Internet, Pinterest and thrifty brides with a lot of spare

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What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

Jackie Doming

A pinay’s guide to getting hitched As a newlywed, there was one major obstacle I had to face immediately after signing the dotted line. To some, the choice comes easy. But to me, deciding

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