
Bride Story
Tin Vinluan - Linsangan
January 21, 2017
Hanging Gardens Events Venue
Quezon City, Philippines
Tin is a long-time friend of mine for more than 10 years now and she was and still is a true supporter of our endeavors ever since from the beginning. She would always go out of her way to show her support on our early days at Philippine Fashion Week and was always proud to share our accomplishments to her friends and loved-ones. I have always known her to be sweet, kind and loving specially to the ones that are so dear to her. She is very prudent, chooses her words carefully and just like any girl, she is also very feisty and ready to defend her loved ones if the occasion calls for it. She is very passionate about making a difference to the lives of others that's why it came to us with no surprise how much she loves her career being an educator of young children.
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Tin was very clear on her vision of her wedding. She was very hands-on from building the concept of the ceremony, the mood, the feel, down to the decorations to achieve the look that she was going for. That is why it was not hard working with her since she always knew what she wanted. She gave a few specific details and allowed yours truly to imagine and design in sketches her vision of her dream wedding dress. She just wanted something simple, dreamy and elegant. True enough, when it was already time for her to do the fittings with her wedding gown, it was just what she truly wanted and she fell in love with the gown right away. It was not just a beautiful moment for her but it was also a revelation for me as a designer. With her gown yours truly discovered so many things and put my foot down that the brand's signature look on wedding gowns must be rooted from this design. The wedding gown brought so many wonderful emotions from our beautiful bride Tin. Her beauty radiated a magical aura that magnified a magical moment not only between her and the dress, but our relationship as friends, and was looking forward to an optimistic future with her Prince Charming, Martin, the groom.
I cannot deny that her wedding gown is my favorite to date as we both truly enjoyed the magical moments we shared while turning her dream wedding gown slowly into a reality, as it was also a journey of self-discovery for us both. Tin remains to be the best friend, and the kind of person every human being wants to be by his or her side and still is a strong supporter of my personal and career endeavors. I could never be happier to work with someone like Tin on her very special day.
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Here is what she has to say:

"Hi love! Super duper thanks for making me beautiful on my day! Aside from being my wedding gown designer, I would like to thank you for being such a great friend. We've known each other through the years that was why you were the perfect fit as my designer.
You did not just make my gown, you knew me from the inside out. You were not just there meeting me up for concerns regarding my gown but you were there in every step of the way.
I especially appreciate you when you sincerely took the time in making sure my gown was perfect days before the wedding and even in attending our big day itself. I know you were so busy that time because of Ms. Universe 2017 but you were there with me, with us, in the flesh savoring the moments the night before the wedding and even on the day itself.
I'm so proud to have a friend like you - an awesome one that comes with a package! I love you, love!"
-Tin
The bride, Tin Vinluan looking absolutely radiant in her ten-layered tulle skirt ball gown and lace bodice designed specially for her.

























The End!
Photography: Jaimar Fagela and Kane Andrion
Makeup: Grace Pagdangan Del Rosario
Hair: Alferez Dulce
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