Showing posts with label jason magbanua. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jason magbanua. Show all posts

Love Wins


"Last June 26th, The US Supreme Court voted in favor of a constitutional guarantee for equal rights of same-sex marriages...That kind of recognition may never see the light of day in our country but the ruling had such a profound impact on me as I realized I was filming a gay wedding that very day I was hearing the news from the US. 

 "Love has won." That was the rally cry from the western hemisphere. And yes, in the end , we are all better people when love wins." 

 - Jason Magbanua


 The coincidence of Lyn & Lala's wedding falling on the same day that the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages nationwide in the USA was just so uncanny.

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Rebellious Bride Ihna


Rebellious Bride Ihna had a few tricks up her sleeve. She literally changed the rules of what "Reception Look" truly means by asking her HMUA team to chop her hair off to a short layered bob immediately after the wedding ceremony.

Ihna and Ron's wedding is proof that all you need to make a wedding memorable is for you guys to be yourselves and show your personalities. Congrats to Ihna and Ron! You guys are so much fun!

 PS.  "Bacon bouquet" for the win!

Watch the complete Jason Magbanua film:

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Rebellious Bride Kitchie


She wore an $18 wedding dress, had 15 guests, but got MangoRed and Jason Magbanua to immortalize her beautiful wedding day. Rebellious Bride Kitchie just encapsulated the kind of wedding and the kind of principles that we've been bombarding you with for the past 3 years. What more is there to say? 

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The Rebellion Hits 2 Million


RB MICA:
This blog of ours is grounded on love. It all started because we found the love of our lives and it (the blog) saw us through a lot of milestones and (mis) adventures in a span of four years. It started because we had an insane amount of passion for weddings. It started because we simply love to be there for brides who were like us. The unlikely princesses who refuse to wear the glass slippers and wear Melissa shoes instead. We are surviving, breathing, because of love. And we send it all back to all you, all 2 million views. Love and good vibes and gratitude for keeping the love alive for Rebellious Brides.
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Cesca & Tyke's Enchanting Eskaya Wedding


I don't know the couple personally but with everything that they've had to go through during their wedding preps, they truly deserve this perfect, enchanting, romantic wedding set against the beautiful island of Bohol. Their gorgeous Jason Magbanua Film put the couple and their wedding into this incredible dream-like trance like everything was in slow motion, perfectly capturing every moment, every detail of their big day. I loved everything about this wedding---especially those gorgeous string lights and the simplicity of the styling that highlighted the perfect island instead of upstaging it. Breathtaking...absolutely breathtaking. Congratulations Cesca and Tyke, may your marriage be as dreamy as your wedding. Watch their film below! :)
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'Till We're Seventy



When your much-awaited "best wedding ever" has been done, when you stow away your wedding gown, never to be worn again (sometimes not just because there's no other event to use it but also because you can't fit in it anymore), and your babies become the center of your universe, a couple can only hope and pray that yes, indeed they will be together 'till they are old and wrinkly. I absolutely love and connect with this video on so many levels. It reminds me so much of how my husband and I watch and re-watch our wedding video during our anniversaries where Jason was kind enough to leave a clip of our vows as part of our DVD features. It reminds me of my own parents who get high from using their senior citizen cards during our Sunday lunches and how they go on movie dates every week. It reminds me of my peg: the old couple from the Titanic movie--of growing old and leaving the world together with the one you love. 

 Watch Jayne and Jami's beautiful and inspiring wedding film by Jason Magbanua below and tell us if you feel the same way too!
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Dody and Char: By the Numbers

Screenshots from Jason Magbanua's Wedding Film

Conceptually, Jason says this is his favorite. And I would have to agree. I've been a fan of his work for 6 years now. And as I write this, I am reminded of the very first video I have watched of his, and I am reminded still of why he remains to be the best. It's always about storytelling, never about the fancy stuff.

In the spirit of all the numbers seamlessly and fluently foretold in this film, let me tell you about the THREE SOUND BYTES that I found so beautiful from this film:
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All-White Mardi Gras

There's something about Poveda's graduating batch of 2014 that makes you feel like you can expect great, rebellious things from the girls (and perhaps their parents? *wink*). After all, if their prom last year and their ball this year are any indication, then this batch is definitely on to exciting times ahead.


We once presented a mardi gras wedding concept to a client. Alas, the couple didn't pick that concept. So when we found out about Poveda's grad ball theme, we felt quite giddy about it. Gideon Hermosa, Jason Magbanua, Oly Ruiz, Madge Lejano...and for the best dressed, you have Veluz and what more can you expect? I can't wait to see the video.

2-time best dressed winner, Janna Lejano

Photo Credit: @julesbautista

Congratulations, ladies! We can't wait to see what you'll come up with for your debuts and weddings! And have a blast at college--for this is just the beginning ;)

More photos from #PovedaWMG2014: 
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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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Biyahe ni Drew at Iya

There's nothing quite like a 
Jason Magbanua x MangoRed 
tandem wedding *wink*

And there's nothing quite like the love of Iya and Drew either. 

They are literally the living proof that network wars can and need to be defied. That more beauty, creativity, and rebelliousness can come out of a union this amazing.

What a way to start the morning. Jason is at it again. My heart is skipping in so many beats. The prenup...the wedding. Oh that cliff hangin', heart thumpin' ceremony venue!!! 

Watch the wedding film here:

 
Iya Villania and Drew Arellano's Wedding
from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

And watch the cool prenup here:
(epitome of cool so there's really no truer adjective to describe it!) 
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Iya & Drew

Wedding aficionados and showbiz fans are definitely on a stand still as MangoRed, Jason Magbanua, and RabbitHole Creatives have been teasing us with Iya & Drew goodness over the weekend. All roads will definitely lead to MangoRed's website as they've announced that official prenup photos are gonna be up anytime soon. There's early indications that the wedding was quite rebellious--from the rebel bride's fierce Pepsi Herrera gown, to the cliff hanging ceremony, and down to the amazing styling. 

PS. I love the reference to Drew's GMA News TV show as MangoRed entitled the teaser prenup: "Biyahe ni Drew & Iya" ;)
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Tongue Tied

We love the idea of using fresh music for the wedding. It's typical for a prenup or save-the-date but not yet as popular for the actual bridal walk, dance, or the SDE. Someday we hope to receive submissions of  bridal walk videos that uses this kind of music.

Shot and directed by Jason Magbanua (in collaboration with the masterful styling tactics of Madge Lejano in hiding the equipment that captured the live sounds). Concept by my hubb. Enjoy this piece from Kai Honasan.

 

*On location at the newly renovated Katipunan branch of The Old Spaghetti House (the new & improved look of this branch makes it perfect for a prenup or an anti-reception venue!)

*Download the song at www.amplify.ph

 Follow us on Twitter! @RebelliousBride
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Rebellious Vegas Couple Benz & Abet

Photography by Ryan Ortega

We just wanted to personally congratulate and pay tribute to the Philippine wedding community's queen and king, Benz & Abet Rana of W@W fame! A very happy and rebellious 15th wedding anniversary! We admire your revolutionary ideas and influence and we wish you all the best and more anniversaries to come! Loving the outfits, the intimate wedding, and of course the drive-thru Vegas renewal *wink*
Watch their Jason Magbanua video below!


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