Operation Dress Up | Rei and his tape

The Other Guin: Photo by Vino

There had been some progress in one of Cosa Notra's mini operations. Last Saturday, we went to Rei's Shopartment in Mandaluyong for our initial detailing and measurements. It's MOH aka JV's first time to meet Rei [good thing she doesn't have anything better to do nowadays. :) ] We also brought my grade school classmate cum photographer friend Marvin along so that he can meet Rei for his gallery project.

Operation: Dress Up the Bride | Initial Sketches

It's been a while since I last posted about any update on our preps. I know, I have about a bunch of things still waiting to be told, and a whole lot to share. With that, I am sooo sorry. Promise, will make it up to you soon.

I just can't help but share this to you guys. We finally someone who will dress us up on Cosa Nostra Day; and yesterday, Rei sent me his sketches for my dress. I am just so happy that he got it all right. We are still thinking of another option, just in case I lose some of the extra pounds.

Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Rei Raña creations for Cosa Nostra.

Thanks, Rei.

c",)

Operation: Dress-Up the Bride | Inspirations

Craig Sillitoe/Sydney Morning Herald

Now that we have booked almost more than 50% of our suppliers, I guess it's just about time that we talk about "the dress." We are to meet up with a designer this Sunday, so I thought of sharing my gown's inspiration design. 

Since Cosa Nostra will be living up to the Mafioso, I'd like to have something that will honor the glam and roaring era of 1920's. The time when women started to think liberated, jazz and art deco became popular, flappers, the Great Gatsby (which I haven't read yet), and Prohibition. 

When I was thinking about our theme, and was researching it online, I found both positive and some not-so-good reactions about the idea. Along with these are reviews on the era's fabulous fashion and signature looks. That is what I'm talking about, as I wanted ours unique and not-the-usual wedding.