Ask the
Expert
Grooms Edition
Leading
Prince Charming
out of the woods
Girls have a head start in the planning, as early
as her elementary years, she could already
have that dress in stow! Never mind if Prince
Charming is years away from coming. But
what happens when prince charming is here?
Ms. Kathy of Imagik Events is here to guide
our Prince Charming through the cobwebs of
wedding planning.
The Man of the Day
Unlike in the west, where the bride or the bride’s
family shoulders the expense, in the Philippines, the
task is commonly given, err, taken by the groom.
Although we see a growing trend in equal division
of expenses, there is still a prevailing notion that the
man brings home the bacon, and therefore, takes
care of money issues. Ms. Kathy emphasizes,
“..if he will take care of the wedding budget, then,
most probably, he will also provide for the bag of
expenses.” She highlights the importance of a
groom to know how to spend wisely. “He needs
to be a good financial manager, and, like the bride,
know the details of the wedding. He needs to be a
keen observer.” He is the man of the day, even if
he did not choose the flowers or the dinnerware, in
the end, he is responsible for making sure they are
within their budget.
Above and Beyond
If brides are left to decide, most of the time, they
wouldn’t bother their grooms as much. But Ms.
Kathy shares the importance of talking with both
the bride and the groom regarding the planning.
“Remember, two heads are better than one. For
example, canvassing for a photo-video supplier,
I need to know what they both think.” The bride’s
choice is not necessarily the groom’s choice.
Compromise is next. “If the groom is an OFW or
just not available for meetings, I make sure I have a
direct line to him.”
84-A San Francisco St. Bgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
(+63) 920.9086958
Ms. Kathy Guillermo of
Imagik Events
“
..only 4 out of 10
grooms do that. I do
hope more grooms participate in their wedding
planning.
”
“When you get our services, we make sure our
clients are never harassed. Coordinating starts
as soon as the contract has been signed. Even if
it’s just an on-the-day coordination. We make sure
to go beyond what is asked. Our service is not in
capsule form – it’s not about how much you just paid
or what is indicated in the contract. We do what is
needed. Building rapport with our clients is a must.”
Expect nothing but ‘above and beyond’ with this
wedding coordinator!
The Groom Every Man Should Be
“There was an instance that the groom was the one
who set-up the meeting because it’s the bride who
is unavailable. I was surprised because when we
talked about the details, he came prepared with a
list of suppliers. It was only coordination that he
needed. I told him I commend him for being the
best groom I’ve ever had!” Even if this groom was
a bit hesitant, even asking Isn’t this too girly? The
fact that he painstakingly went through the nitty
gritty details tells a lot about his character. “In my
experience, only 4 out of 10 grooms do that. I do
hope more grooms participate in their wedding
planning .”
For Prince Charmings out there, Ms. Kathy has one
last bit of advice. “Be patient. Know the details of
your own wedding. And, remember to thank your
bride.”
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www.imagikevents.com