Author : Camille Fornela

How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Ring in the Philippines: A Complete Guide for Grooms-to-be

Camille FornelaNovember 28, 2023Wedding Planning 101

If you’re looking for the best engagement ring in the Philippines, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you how to choose the perfect engagement ring for your partner, from finding out their ring size to picking the metal, stone, shape, and setting. https://www.tiktok.com/@thebudgetarianbride/video/7302738024637533446 @thebudgetarianbride Engagement Rings by @blacksmithjewelry na 50,000 […]

The Ultimate Filipiniana Attire Guide: How to Choose the Best Filipiniana for Your Wedding

Camille FornelaNovember 26, 2023Latest Trendsfilipiniana attire, filipiniana barong, filipiniana wedding

You’re a Filipina bride-to-be who plans to have a budget-friendly Filipiniana-themed wedding or prenup shoot. You’ve always admired the Filipiniana attire, the traditional dress worn by women in the Philippines. You love its elegance, simplicity, and versatility. You want to wear it on your wedding day and make a lasting impression on your guests. But […]

How to Turn Your Wedding Guest Book into a Fun and Hilarious Game

Camille FornelaOctober 21, 2023Latest Trends

Topics on this blog: You’ve probably seen hundreds of wedding guest books in your life. They’re usually boring, bland, and forgettable. They’re just a bunch of pages with names and messages that no one ever reads. They don’t capture the essence of your wedding or your relationship. Don’t make your guests feel involved or entertained. […]

How to Create DIY Wedding Photobook in the Philippines for only 1k

Camille FornelaOctober 15, 2023Latest Trends

When you want to have a lovely wedding photo album, but you also want to save on cost, the DIY Wedding Photobook would be the best option for you. Topics on this blog: Why Do You Need a DIY Wedding Photobook? You’ve just had the most amazing day of your life. You’ve married your soulmate, […]

DIY Wedding Invitations (in under 20 minutes!) – Greetings Island Tutorial

Camille FornelaMarch 18, 2022Tipsdiy invitation, invitation, wedding invitation

Do you want to have premium-quality wedding invitations even if you’re not creative? Do you also want to customize the invitations to match your wedding theme, but still fit within the budget? Then Greetings Island can definitely help you out! To be able to create your wedding invitations in under 20 minutes, you would need […]

18 Wedding Moments that Brides Can’t Forget (In a Good Way!)

Camille FornelaNovember 27, 2020Uncategorized

As a bride still planning their wedding, you might be wondering “Will I ever enjoy the wedding moments if I am too busy during my wedding?”. We can’t blame you. Because it’s so easy to forget enjoying the big day as you focus on every wedding detail like budget, suppliers, guest list, and legal requirements. […]

Cost of Wedding in the Philippines (5 Things You Need to Know!)

Camille FornelaSeptember 15, 2020Tips1 Comment

Cost of Wedding in the Philippines (5 Things You Need to Know!) Right after getting engaged, the next thing you need to know would be the cost of wedding in the Philippines. Asking “How much should I spend for a wedding?” is just too vague, too broad. To have a better idea about the wedding […]

Changing Surname After Marriage – Is it required in the Philippines?

Camille FornelaAugust 4, 2020Tips2 Comments

Changing Surname After Marriage – Is it required in the Philippines? Changing surname after marriage is one of the most common misconceptions we have here in the Philippines. Most brides think that after the wedding, they are obliged to change, and use their husband’s surname. There was actually a love quote that even romanticizes this […]

11 Heartfelt Wedding Advice Every Soon-to-Wed Couple Should Read!

Camille FornelaJune 27, 2020Inspirations, Tips

During the wedding planning stage, most brides feel overwhelmed and stressed out because they feel confused about which wedding planning advice to follow. That’s why we asked our fellow Budgetarian Brides who already went through the wedding planning stage for the best advice they can give to soon-to-wed couples. And here are the things that […]

Wedding Etiquette for Filipino Wedding Guests (Must Read!)

Camille FornelaJanuary 3, 2020Inspirations, Latest Trends, Tips

Inform and educate your guests with this basic wedding etiquette. From RSVP until the Reception do’s and don’t’s are covered here: If in case you are unsure about how to explain the wedding etiquette without offending your wedding guests, let me help you. Wedding Etiquette to Remember: #1 RSVP RSVP stands for répondez s’il vous […]