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"Rebelle" Fairy Tales


We are so excited to share with everyone our latest collaboration shoot. Inspired by the movies Into the Woods and Cinderella, we created a "mash-up" wherein Cinderella doesn't necessarily end up with Prince Charming. She ends up with The Baker. Because sometimes real-life fairy tales are like that, right? Your "Happily Ever After" is not the cookie-cutter template that society envisions it for you. 

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Chocolate, Strawberries, and Champagne

"Six years ago, we were already rebellious"  
---Rebellious Bride Niña 


To some extent, you can say that Niña is the honorary co-founder of Rebellious Brides because it was actually her idea for me and Mica to start a blog out of "Rebellious Brides" some 4 years ago.

And not only that, she and her husband Mikki made a lot of firsts in the wedding scene even before Mica and I got engaged and got married to our husbands ourselves. They were the firsts to have a creative wedding in our group of friends, they were one of the first real-life couples to have been picked by Wedding Essentials to be on their cover,  and they were one of the firsts to be featured by Bridal Book as well.

Niña and Mikki's Chocolate, Strawberries, and Champagne wedding is the definitive proof that elegance and rebelliousness can co-exist in a seamless way. While their wedding respected a lot of traditions, they planned it with a lot of twists.

First of all, they did their wedding their way--no influences from friends and family. Secondly, the look and feel of their wedding were also quite unique. They used more than the usual wedding combinations opting for mixes of browns, reds, whites, and lace instead. The bride, while wearing a white gown opted for a more structured but feminine style--a "White w/ a Twist" creation by Ivarluski Aseron who is more known as a fashion/artistic designer rather than a bridal designer.  Food was also one of the main focal points of the theme--with overflowing desserts, cocktails, mouthwatering dishes, and finished off with a chocolate tower instead of a wedding cake adding to the organic essence of the entire celebration.

Third, the wedding was also a musical feast with the bride entering the church to the song "Kissing" by Bliss (not your usual bridal entrance song), Spanish guitars, transcending to sounds of house music as DJ-ed by the bride's Maid-of-Honor for the after party.

Niña and Mikki's wedding was such a bespoke, very personal, and memorable day. Truly one for the books--and already rebellious even before we invented that term.

Let's start with their wedding video by MG Video to set the mood:


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RTW and Gorgeous


Veluz RTW 2014 Collection 
from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

 When a rebel bride dare say that she is toying with the idea of RTW, you could almost taste the uncomfortable silences, the judgmental eyes, the clearing of the throat, and the wrinkled nose. There's a stigma. And it's become the white elephant in the room. What more when you say RTW+taffeta. Oh the horror. 

 Enter Veluz. She's always changed the game and she's at it again. There's a reason why she's landed on the now famous Buzz Feed article on the world's most beautiful detailed gowns list. She doesn't just make beautiful gowns. Her signature in every piece is impeccable and apparent. Rebellious in the ORIGINAL, as we said earlier this week. You know her trademark and you know she's got taste. In this 2014 RTW collection, she makes the word RTW something you would want to COVET. And that's saying something. And she's also done the unthinkable. She's made taffeta, gorgeously pretty again. It's the biggest comeback ever. On a more personal note, I was NEVER, EVER a fan of white bridal gowns and every RB reader knows that. But Veluz is probably the only designer that makes me want to wear white. And again, that's saying something ;)
BTS photos courtesy of Nina Cuenca

But having had a first-hand experience of what went on during the latter part of the shoot, what's even more admirable about Veluz is how she could get an amazing pool of artists to collaborate with her with such love, passion, and positivity. It's a testament to not only how she is as a designer, but how she is as a person. Having said that, I'd like to applaud the creative team behind the shoot--most especially to Madge Lejano who was the brainchild of the bridal looks and creative treatments. Everything felt so rebelliously beautiful. Chandeliers hanging on trees, the most unconventional of models, the AHMAZING hair and makeup that is definitely not your usual bridal looks. And the video. So many emotions! 

 Congrats to Veluz and the rest of the amazing team that worked on the RTW 2014 Collection Launch. Truly world class! 

 This is only the beginning of the launch. Don't forget to add @veluzbride on Instagram to get updated on the catalogue and creative photos from the entire collection. 
Credits as written by Veluz herself:
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Audrey Hepburn Version 2.0


Don't you guys think it's about time that "Breakfast at Tiffany's" got an update? Here's our rebellious take on the Audrey Hepburn classic. Coming Soon here in RB!

CREDITS:
Photography by We Are Seekers (Don't forget that we have a special deal with them!)
Makeup by Toni Rodriquez
Couture Gown by Vidal Clayton of the Cecilio Abad Design Team
Bride-to-Be Model: Cha
Fine Jewelry by: Cuenca Jewelry
Location: Early Bird Breakfast Club, The Fort Strip
www.rebelliousbrides.com

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The Limited Edition Rebellious Fine Jewelry Collection

The Limited Edition Rebellious Brides Colored Diamonds, Stackable, Eternity Rings

 If my 30-something rebellious self got a chance to talk to my 20-something rebellious self, I'd tell her to stop wasting money on fancy bags, shoes, accessories, and clothes. These things are so fleeting, they depreciate in value, and worse they get worn down. I can't even begin to imagine the total amount of money I've wasted on these trifle things that we were brainwashed to covet. My 30-something rebellious self will instead tell the younger me to invest in fine jewelry--they appreciate in value and they are investments that last a lifetime.
Exclusive Rebellious Brides Tanzanite & Diamond Earrings 

 But RB Mica and I aren't the typical jewelry lovers. As rebelliously topak as we are, we like them colored. The rarer, the better. So we teamed up with one of the most prestigious jewelry makers in the country, Cuenca Jewelry, to collaborate on a rebelliously rare collection. The best part? All readers get an outright 25% OFF. No other 'alahera', and no other store can beat our exclusive deal and our unique but top-of-the-line pieces. So whether you're a bride, a debutante, celebrating your anniversary, or simply treating yourself with a gift, make it deliciously rebellious. After all, if you are spending on something big, might as well get something that's unique.

Modeling this rare collection is no other than one of the creme de la creme of the wedding industry. known to many as a makeup artist, Madge Lejano has already transcended into a force to reckon with in this industry in many other fields.  She is at her brightest and that's why we chose her as our muse.

 Know more about this drool-worthy collection by reading more below. If you fancy anything, simply use the code as your email subject when you email us at rebellious.bride@gmail.com The code is: *RBSPARKLE* and you automatically get your 25% off exclusive deal.  Since this is a Limited Edition deal, only a few are going to be fulfilled. Enjoy!


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