Peaches N' Cream

It was a simple yet elegant wedding in Ayala Alabang Village in 2009. The couple flew back home to Manila from Canada for the intimate occasion. Everything was very personal: from the select close friends and family who witnessed their union to the choice of venue for dressing up - the bride got ready in their family's Ayala Alabang home.


The bride Joanna Aherrera-Bermejo (and groom Bryan Bermejo) with Joanna's sisters Jenny and Johnica. Joanna's gown was embellished with cascading petals and crystals.


Cheers!!!

My Sister Dearest

December 26, 2006 -- The day my dearest sister Marjorie Villa-Timog got married.

The theme was "english tea time" and the motif was carnation pink and old rose. She has a very classic style and so we opted for a vintage-inspired simple gown.

Giveaways were dark beige linen hankerchiefs with lace trimmings. (Not in any photo)

She now resides in San Diego, California. Miss her everyday. :)

Virginia Lovin'

Ethel Daito-dela Cruz had a beautiful, intimate wedding in her hometown of Virginia Beach. The motif was yellow and fire red with handmade flower details. The wedding gown was made of french lace with flower accents in fine tulle.


The name of the game was simple: wearable chic with my usual feminine details. Nothing too fancy or frilly. No long train.


I also made the "updated barong" top of the groom and groomsmen. It was made of soft linen as requested ("Nothing itchy and something super comfy and wearable please".) The men's cotton barongs also had cherry blossom embroidery at the end of the sleeves and hemlines - the bride spent half of her childhood in Japan hence the cherry blossom and fire red references.



This was back in 2007. One of my favorite couples to have worked with. :)

Wedding Blog

New beginnings, love and celebration. Everything a wedding is all about. Having been engaged earlier this month, and celebrating my nth year in the industry, I realize that though my official website www.czarinavilla.com is up, after all these years I have never had a wedding blog - a venue to showcase another side of me as a women's wear designer.


I was never keen on accumulating (let alone taking) photos of my clients - brides and debutantes- but this year I am changing that attitude. My personal blog alone can attest to my fair-weather-posting habits. Blame it on my erratic schedule.


And now without further ado, I'd like to share with you some of the women who let me be a part of their special day. (Those whose photos I was able to retrieve anyway).



x,
Czarina