lights, camera, action!

apparently the best reward for being a wedding coordinator is seeing the bride and groom enjoying their wedding (and later on telling everyone that their wedding was perfect), without worrying whether the flowers are indeed upgraded or if their friends are already on standby to get their photos taken.

jm is a good friend from way back when kamiseta overalls and dr. marten's lace-up boots were in fashion. it was then by virtue of friendship (and desperation c/o jm) that i found myself being a coordinator for their wedding. although my tasks were limited to the church, i got first-hand experience on what to look out for, what should be done, and what can be avoided.

the best church task was to tell jenn when to get down from the car before her bridal march... knowing how long jm had waited to marry jenn was reason enough to make opening the car doors to tell her it's time - be an insanely emotional moment. but no, there was no time to be a teary-eyed coordinator.

i've never actually been at the back of the church before the bride walks down the aisle and i must admit, it's the loneliest and most deserted part of the church. together with jenn's make-up artist, we had to fix her veil, train, and bouquet before she entered the church.

apparently, it's just like ensuring that a model doesn't walk on the catwalk with packaging stickers on her outfit, or cueing a stage actor to walk onstage.

despite the missing candles for the offertory, a crying flowergirl, and running ring and coin bearers, the wedding ceremony flowed smoothly.

i now have a newfound respect for coordinators, and am glad that i decided to hire people who can be trusted.

at least all i have to worry about is how to not trip on the red carpet.

have a sabai-dee life in bangkok jm & jenn!