Last Saturday, Mox and I went to Manila to visit Roxy Bagano, an up-and-coming wedding gown designer. Out of all the designers I have inquired with, Roxy gave me a quote that is within our budget! Plus, I've heard great reviews about her so I decided to set a meeting with her to see if she can create a beautiful design based on the peg that I sent her.
It was not that difficult to find Roxy's shop (thanks to my phone's GPS), but since I live in Marikina and she's in Manila, that could pose a problem for me if ever I will book her. Sorry, tinatamad talaga akong magdrive papuntang Manila eh. Haha.
Once we arrived, Roxy quickly led us to her small office in her house. There were a few gowns hanging on the side, all in cute, pastel colors, which are for the entourage of her October bride. I thought the gowns are simple yet elegant. Plus points for her agad!
What I liked about Roxy is that even though she's so pretty and talented, she's very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. She is also a 2014 bride, so she can definitely relate on the stress of preparing for a wedding, especially if you're on a budget. Palitan pa kami ng notes sa mga suppliers namin. Haha.
I was able to tell her the design that I like for my gown, and she was able to incorporate all of my suggestions to create her own design. Here's what she sketched for me:
I love her sketch! It was exactly how I envisioned my dream gown to be: the ruffled skirt, the pleated bodice, the illusion neckline, everything! And the best part of all, it was still within our budget! Whee!
Roxy showed us some swatches of the fabric that she will use for the gown. She suggested to use Duchess Satin for the bodice then Organza for the skirt. She also showed pictures of the lace that she will use for the appliques. She assured me that she does not repeat the lace that she uses, so if she uses this type of lace for a client's gown, she would no longer use it for another client's gown.
The gown also comes with a free veil, fascinator and train. The rest of the accessories, such as cord, arrhae and pillows, will only be included if you book her to do the ento gowns as well. I did find that weird since most of the designers that I had met always include the complete bridal accessories if you would book them to do your bridal gown. Oh well, it doesn't matter anyway since I already have my arrhae courtesy of Suarez and my DIY bridal cord. Weird lang talaga. Haha.
All in all, it was a very fruitful meeting. I know that I have to meet other designers pa before I can decide, but so far, Roxy is on the top of my list! :)
ROXY BAGANO
1576 5th St., Fabie Subd., Paco, Manila
roxybagano@yahoo.com
It was not that difficult to find Roxy's shop (thanks to my phone's GPS), but since I live in Marikina and she's in Manila, that could pose a problem for me if ever I will book her. Sorry, tinatamad talaga akong magdrive papuntang Manila eh. Haha.
Once we arrived, Roxy quickly led us to her small office in her house. There were a few gowns hanging on the side, all in cute, pastel colors, which are for the entourage of her October bride. I thought the gowns are simple yet elegant. Plus points for her agad!
What I liked about Roxy is that even though she's so pretty and talented, she's very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. She is also a 2014 bride, so she can definitely relate on the stress of preparing for a wedding, especially if you're on a budget. Palitan pa kami ng notes sa mga suppliers namin. Haha.
I was able to tell her the design that I like for my gown, and she was able to incorporate all of my suggestions to create her own design. Here's what she sketched for me:
I love her sketch! It was exactly how I envisioned my dream gown to be: the ruffled skirt, the pleated bodice, the illusion neckline, everything! And the best part of all, it was still within our budget! Whee!
Roxy showed us some swatches of the fabric that she will use for the gown. She suggested to use Duchess Satin for the bodice then Organza for the skirt. She also showed pictures of the lace that she will use for the appliques. She assured me that she does not repeat the lace that she uses, so if she uses this type of lace for a client's gown, she would no longer use it for another client's gown.
The gown also comes with a free veil, fascinator and train. The rest of the accessories, such as cord, arrhae and pillows, will only be included if you book her to do the ento gowns as well. I did find that weird since most of the designers that I had met always include the complete bridal accessories if you would book them to do your bridal gown. Oh well, it doesn't matter anyway since I already have my arrhae courtesy of Suarez and my DIY bridal cord. Weird lang talaga. Haha.
All in all, it was a very fruitful meeting. I know that I have to meet other designers pa before I can decide, but so far, Roxy is on the top of my list! :)
ROXY BAGANO
1576 5th St., Fabie Subd., Paco, Manila
roxybagano@yahoo.com
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