Hello guys, I'm back here for Satruday 9 once again!

1. Is there anything that you tend to do to cheer up when you are having a bad day?

- Just in front of my computer - No direction - just browsing, searching , reading.. etc.

2.What’s the last card game you played, and with whom did you play?

-Solitaire by myself

3.What’s the last board game you played, and with whom did you play?
-Snake and Ladders with the grandchildren of my late employer

4.What’s the last computer game you played, and with whom did you play?
- I played solitaire only in my computer

5.Is there somewhere you’d like to visit but have not, and where is it?

- Yes, I want to visit New Zealand or Australia. I'm crazy about the scenery in this country

6.Think of your favorite movie (or a movie you really like, if you can’t think of a favorite). Some people say that the reasons you love your favorite movie are related to what you value in romantic relationships. How is this true or untrue in your case?
- I love the movie Serendipity. I believe that magic , fate , or destiny happens if you want it to happen.

7.What physical attributes do you find the most attractive?

- Neat and clean and good Body.

8.How many people live in your house? Tell us about them.

- My parents, who are in their middle age. My two brothers who are working and my younger witty sister, studying psychology!

9. Ever punch someone in the face?

- Oh yes!

An engagement is a promise to marry, and also the period of time between proposal and marriage - which may be lengthy or trivial. During this period, a couple is said to be affianced, betrothed, engaged to be married, or simply engaged. Future brides and bridegrooms are often referred to as fiancees or fiances respectively.

Engagement , or betrothal, rings date back to the ancient days of marriage by purchase when gold rings were circulated as currency. The groom-to-be would offer his bride-to-be a gold ring both as his partial payment and a symbol of his intentions.

Brides-to-be in these earlier times wore woven bands made of rush (a flexible marsh plant with hollow stems), and replaced them each year. Roman brides-to-be wore rings made of iron to symbolize the permanent, unending nature of marriage. During Medieval times, grooms-to-be placed the ring on three of the bride's fingers in turn to represent the Holy Trinity -- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

The engagement ring that my fiancee bought for me

 For more red entries click Ruby Tuesday

Sources: Wikipedia

We have all heard the wedding tradition - Something old, something new, something borrows and something blue.. But have you heard of the ending - a sixpence (or a penny) in her shoe? It's surprising how many people have never heard the full saying. 

 

Something Old - This represents the link of the bride's family and their past. A popular choice is antique jewelery or a handkerchief that has been past down through generations. If you don't have anything in your family to use, don't be afraid to start your own traditions.Visit an antique store or go through your mum/grandma's jewelry collection

Something Old – This represents the link with the bride’s family and their past. A popular choice is antique jewelery or a handkerchief that has been past down through generations. If you don’t have anything in your family to use, don’t be afraid to start your own traditions. Visit an antique store or go through your mum/grandma’s jewelery collection.

Something New - This represents success and good fortune for the bride's new life with her husband and family - the most poplar choice is generally the wedding gown.

Something Borrowed - This reminds the bride that family and friends will always be there for her when she needs help - This can be anything you choose, however must be returned for good luck. 

Something Blue - The colour blue is the symbol of loyalty and faithfulness - The modern choice is a blue garter, however traditionally the bride would tie a small blue ribbon in her hair.

A Sixpence in her Shoe - The sipence is a wish of wealth for the bride and her new husband - Tape the sixpence (or penny) on the base of the shoe near the heel or inside the shoe under the arch. Some brides like to select a coin that is from the year their grandmother was born for added luck. 

The Wedding Veil

The exact origin of the wedding veil is still unclear, however, it has been suggested that the wedding veil originated centuries before the wedding dress. A popular explanation is that it dates back to when the groom would throw a blanket over his brides head when he captured her and carried her away. Another theory is that during the times when arranged marriages were still used the bride’s family would cover her face until the groom was committed during the wedding ceremony, once he was committed it was too late for him to run away if he was not happy with his bride!

Wedding Rings

The bride’s engagement ring and wedding band are worn traditionally on the left hand, third finger. This tradition dates back to ancient Egypt, the Egyptians believed this finger (ring finger) followed the “vena amoris” otherwise known as the “vein of love” which runs directly to the heart.

Bridal flowers

Bridal flowers have a very long history and date back to ancient times, when the bride would carry strong scented herbs and flowers to send away evil spirits and ward off poor health and bad luck.

It is said that during Roman times floral garlands were worn by the bride and groom, to symbolise hope, fertility and new life. The bridal bouquet also symbolised that a woman was in full bloom.

During the Victorian times a different meaning was born. Courting couples would send love messages to each other using flowers, each flower having a different meaning and message. These meanings as still used today.

The most popular flowers for a bridal bouquet are tulips, roses and lilies. These flowers mean:
Red Rose – Love
White Rose – Worthiness
Pink or White Rose– Love and Beauty
Tulips – Love
Lilies – Return of Happiness

Why Does The Bride Stand On The Left?

During the wedding ceremony, the groom will always stand on the right with his bride on the left. This tradition dates back to a time when the groom would steal his bride and if he had to fight off other men he would hold his bride with on his left arm and use his right hand to swing his sword.

The Best Man

Traditionally the best man was the strongest and best fighter the groom could find, he was used to fend off the brides father, brothers and other suitors. This was generally done if the marriage did not have the bride’s families blessing.

Olalala, time goes so fast, so quickly, but I want more, more fast and quick.. any idea why? Seven weeks and five days to go I can see again my family after eight years here in Israel. And of course, excited to meet this person behind this blog "Love is in the Air"

And because it's Thursday, once again it's time for Nostalgia..Hehehe! Down my memory lane, a continuation of my entry last week as everyone said "bitin daw sila" lol! So here it is guys!

When the time I saw his username "yama_kasannagi" not knowing that he is one of the founder of the group. My heart, beat so fast .. lol (na totoo yan)why? because I enjoyed buffing him in the chat room using other username too. So, at that night we ended up chatting privately. Then the next day a friend of him who happened to be my friend too, was telling me " ano ginawa mo kay yama? huh , I didn't do anything to him. Somehow, I thought my charm works. (wink). He asked my number from his friend that I used to chatted with. He thought that I'm working in Jeddah and we could meet in the church where he used to attend church activities. So, his friend said " Are you dreaming?why you ask her number? Amber (that was my username) is working in Israel and there is no way you can call her?" He was shocked then, (as to speak) and told his friend "charmie is in Israel not amber" Hahhaha! (charmie was my username when he kicked me) and he didn't know that "charmie and amber" are the same person. Either way, I never knew na di pala niya alam(kakaloka mga kapatid). His friend laughed at him, he was embarrassed (as to speak) and didn't chat me for a few days. 

One day, he sent me a message saying "hello , how are you?can we talk?", Said, yes why not? then he started confessing and sharing me about his family. At first, I cannot believe if he was telling me the truth. But I can feel his sincerity. We became good  friends before he courted me. We used to send romantic songs, laughed his jokes and had fun his good sense of humor. Sometimes we ended up talking til 4 o'clock in the morning. Hence, I believe that this man is sincere with his feelings and I started to consider of what I felt towards him. We  both agreed to put our relationship ( in the air)  into a serious one. He communicated my parents first before I phone his mother. I can say, he won the heart of my mother.LOL! 

After two and half years, that happened merely over the internet. He proposed to me.And without hesitation, I'm happy to accept it. 

Hey guys, naloka ba kayo?..!!! Sorry ang korni!Sana di na bitin!:(

That's the end.........This is the first song he sent  me, I found it here in my notes!

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Now, your engaged! The next thing that your looking forward is your big day. However, before that big day happen, you have to plan your wedding carefully. And the most essential thing for the preparation of the wedding is the church wedding requirements. So, if your catholic , these is very important to take note: 

1. Baptismal Certificate (both bride and groom with marriage purpose annotation)

2. Confirmation Certificate ( both bride and groom with marriage purpose)

3. Certificate of "No Marriage" CENOMAR) from NSO (singles)

4. Certified True Copy of Marriage Certificates ( for civilly married)

5. Recent 2x2 Photo

6. Valid Marriage License from Civil Registrar

7. Parish Pre Cana Seminar

8. Permission of the Parish Priest of the Bride

9. Delegation from for invited officiating Priest

10. Publication of Banns - In the parishes of the bride and groom

11. Canonical Interview with Parish Priest

Other Requirement for Special Cases:

1. For Mixed Marriage (different religions or Disparitas Cultus) a permit must be secured from Archdiocesan

Chancery Office at the Arzobizpado de Manila. The form will be provided at the Parish Office which will be released after the canonical interview with the Parish Priest or his assistant. These must be submitted one week before the wedding.

2. For Marriage Between a Filipino and Foreigner: Civil Status at the Foreign Embassy and Permit form the Chancery Office of the local diocese. 

Note : Other Churches/Parishes may require some other documents and or seminars not specified here.To be ensure inquire at the Parish office of the church you wish to be married in.

To those working overseas, you can always ask to your wedding event planner. And they are always welcome to help you.