Oliver Alan Macam De Leon
Artistry runs in the blood. Alan is the youngest son of a respected film actor from the golden age of Philippine cinema, his mother is a professional commercial model for print and TV. Although not involved in film or acting, he has excelled in the field of visual arts and advertising.
From a very young age, Alan has shown promising talent in drawing – like most small boys of his era, robots, monsters and spaceships was his world. At first, he would give away his drawings for free, but when he was 8 years old, one of his classmate offered him money to draw, he got “lit” with the idea of earning money while doing what he loves. From then on, his romance in creating art and selling it began.
Through the years his love affair with drawing evolved into painting. No surprise, he took Fine Arts and majored in Advertising in Asia’s oldest university, the University of Santo Thomas. After university, he successfully exhibited and sold his art in Malate, Manila, but later on realized selling his art was not a steady source of income. He shifted his career to the crazy world of advertising… and just like that, he was “lit” again like the 8 year old that he was and got hooked!
Alan now runs and owns a world class advertising design firm catering North America, United Kingdom and South Asia.
Abigail de Guzman Fulgueras
Abby, the eldest daughter of industrious government employees. Her parents’ humble beginnings and their perseverance became her inspiration in life. Seeing them work hard and stretch their modest combined income to put her and her 2 siblings to top universities and paying for their simple dream home at the same time was an extraordinary feat for her.
At a very young age she learned the discipline of hard work and the importance of family. Her parents’ roots from peasant families in the province, their love for family, friends and people in general became her foundation to serve the masses. She grew up spending her summers and holidays playing with cousins on the farm, walking along 
the paddies, climbing trees, picking fruits and eating boodle fights on banana leaves. Her time in the University of the Philippines was instrumental in her eye opening experience on how life was like for the common man struggling to earn a decent living. Slowly she became involved in various progressive organizations to fight for the cause of the oppressed and helpless masses. She vowed to make a difference and rallied in the streets of Manila.
After completing her college degree, she taught in the University before going full time reaching out and helping the oppressed. Her activist career continuously evolved until she landed a staff career in the Philippine Congress. Just like her government employee parents, Abby became a proud public servant, but with an activist heart.
SIDE STORY: Loving 2 Women Coming Soon
We love
because
He first
loved us.
– 1 John 4:19
Finding Christ through love became Alan and Abby’s foundation to get married. Loving each other was no longer enough, the Lord’s overflowing love impressed upon them that in order for their relationship to be blessed, they must honor God through marriage.
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Your love and presence means so much to us. We’re excited to share this moment of our life to as many of our family and friends. SO PLEASE DO LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN ATTEND or NOT on or before February 15.
Attending or not, you are God’s blessing to us 🙂
Suggested Accomodations
Below are some suggested hotel accomodations near the wedding venue area. You can also try our recommended AirBNB places if you prefer to be adventurous or eclectic.
Air BnB Places to Stay In:
- Cityland Residences Condominium Units are very reasonable priced and have their own unique themes and features. Most can accommodate up to four adult guests while others are bigger and rom types and can house up to 8 adults.
- The Canopy – with Netflix, internet, and basic welcome basket of water, coffee and pepperro. The unit’s very clean and basic amenities and provisions are well provided including liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner, slippers, board games and kitchen utensils. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18241707?location=Tagaytay%2C%20Calabarzon%2C%20Philippines&s=_lLpuR
- NYU Dorm with Continental Breakfast https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19413154?location=Tagaytay%2C%20Calabarzon%2C%20Philippines&adults=8&s=68bqR7BJ&guests=8&check_in=2018-02-22&check_out=2018-02-23
- Home Sweet Home - has 4 bedrooms, 6 beds and 3 baths. Can accommodate up to 16 guests
- Purple Home – for big groups, can accommodate up to 15 guests and has a pool
- Modern Sanctuary – 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 2 baths. Can accommodate up to 10 guests
- The Quiet Villa in Tagaytay – has a small farm you can enjoy with 3 bedrooms, 8 beds and 2 baths
Why Tagaytay? Simply because Alan and Abby fell in love with the place.
Tagaytay is now promoted as the wedding capital of the Philippines, but more than this, it has been the to-go-to sanctuary for Alan and Abby whenever they want to escape the demanding and tiring city life.
Only an 1 ½ drive from the Metro, Tagaytay is the nearest place to enjoy cool breezy air, clear blue or starry skies and a provincial atmosphere of peace, quiet and slow paced life where you can experience being in a rural area, eat fresh and locally grown produce and support our local economy.
In attending their wedding, Alan and Abby would also want you to experience why they love Tagaytay – to take some time out to enjoy nature, smell the flowers, slow down, reconnect and give time to what is important in life – giving glory to God and spending time with family and friends.
Things to do and places of interest that the couple recommend:
1. Museo Orlina
https://www.museo-orlina.org/museo-orlina.html
Tagaytay is slowly becoming an artist hub and Museo Orlina is one of the must visit art site. The Gallery showcases the artistry of internationally acclaimed Ramon Orlina, pioneer and foremost practitioner of glass sculpture in the country who has transformed the medium by elevating it to the dignity and respectability of art. The Museo Orlina opens its door to the public for a fee of just PhP 100.00
2. Tagaytay Picnic Grove
http://www.wheretogointagaytay.ph/picnic-grove.html
The Picnic Grove is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area. Families can enjoy the open space and go kite flying, horse back riding, ride the zip line, and dine at the restaurants and kiosks inside the compound. The entrance fee is only PhP 50.00.
3. Paradizoo
https://www.zoomanity.com.ph/themeparks/paradizoo/
Paradizoo Theme Farm is a 10 hectare rolling terrain land which boasts of different areas like Farm Animals, Vegetable and flower garden and a lot more. Paradizoo is a combination of zoo and themepark making it the only themefarm concept in Metro Tagaytay. It offers a variety of educational, outdoor and group outing programs for nature, flowers and animal lovers.
4. Nature Discovery Camp
http://www.weddingstagaytay.com/blogs/camping-at-nature-discovery-camp/
Get back to nature at Nature’s Discovery Camp for only P40 each for daytime visitors and P150 for those who plan to stay overnight. Go camping and put up your own tent with your family or you can also opt to rent. Family members can go hiking, biking or enjoy the kids playground and swimming pool. All these alongside the panoramic beauty of nature in the comfort basic amenities like shower areas and restrooms. The camp is open 24/7.
5. Ilog Maria
http://www.ilogmaria.com/
Support the local industry that’s also healthy and environment friendly. Visit their farm near Aguinaldo Highway to also see their production area and buy Ilog Maria Bee Products that are always packed fresh from their beehives so that they retain their full nutritive and medicinal values. The bride personally loves their lip balm and oil scents.
6. Estancia
http://www.estanciatagaytay.com.ph/
Estancia is a reasonably priced hotel to stay in Tagaytay. Rooms are spacious and amenities are well maintained. It is along the major highway but not still not in the crowded and noisy area si you’ll get to enjoy the peace and quiet of the place especially during the night when the sky is clear.
7. DAP Conference Center
https://www.dap.edu.ph/dapcc/
The Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Center is available also for stay ins at their rooms and villas. The garden around the compound can be a relaxing place to meditate and reflect. Families can relax and have a cook out using the grills provided in each villa. Or just order freshly baked breads and sumptuous home cooked food.
8. Sky Ranch
Tagaytay offers not only nature but a theme park as well. Enjoy the Sky Eye which will give you an eagle’s view of the province, a zip line, and other rides for the young and old. You may dine at the many food establishments in the complex and you may even chance an event like the I do Bridal Fair that the couple went to.
9. Taaal Vista Hotel
Of course the Taal Vista Hotel has always been one of the famous landmark of Tagaytay connecting the place with its history from way back to the American occupation.
10. Eat and Dine
a. Gourmet
https://www.gourmetfarms.com.ph/
We see and buy their products from grocery shelves but there’s nothing like seeing the farm first hand and tasting dishes served fresh from the farm. They started as coffee traders in 1978 and has since then expanded to their Kitchen Exclusives – salad dressings, pasta sauces, spread and dips. They take quality to heart as they are ISO and HALAL certified. Savour their Bean-to-Cup and Farm-to-Fork products. Of course the couple highly recommends their coffee and salad dressings.
b. Tagaytay Mushroom Burger
https://www.facebook.com/pg/mushroomburger.ph/about/?ref=page_internal
One of the first establishments in Tagaytay, almost all field or road trips going South during the 1980’s would have a mandatory stop over at this spot. Their burger has been the same since then and contains only fresh mushroom that’s home grown in their farm. The bride absolutely loves mushroom, so it’s a must try.
c. Bag of Beans https://www.bagofbeans.ph
Having several branches all along the stretch of the Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway proves how in demand this hub is. Their coffee is a must try but dining is also an awesome experience as well in whichever branch you choose to eat.
d. Dreamland Arts and Crafts Café
https://www.facebook.com/DreamlandTagaytay/
Owners described the café as a homey place that caters to all fellow dreamers, the doers and thinkers, artists and crafters! We definitely agree, along with the food that caters to groups at very reasonable price. Their fresh juices and fries are a must try!
e. Java Jazz Café
http://javajazzcoffee.blogspot.com/
A coffee shop, art gallery and lodging house all in one! Slow down and sip their rich, hot and freshly brewed coffee while appreciating the art on display.
f. Breakfast at Antonio’s
http://antoniosrestaurant.ph/about/
Breakfast at Antonio’s is just one of the five food establishments of owner Chef Tonyboy. And all of them are a must try for exquisitely done meals that caters only fresh ingredients from their farm. Other than dining, try their bakeshop and local farm produce.
g. Cliffhouse Compound
http://www.theinnatcliffhousetagaytay.com/dining
The compound consists of several food establishments with a very good and relaxing view of the Taal Volcano. You have a variety of choice from Buon Giorno, Café Breton, Firelake Grill, Rowena’s, and Concha’s Garden café.
h. Carlo’s Pizza
https://www.facebook.com/pg/cptagaytayofficial/reviews/
Tagaytay weather and Carlo’s pizza are a perfect combination! If you want to experience the cold weather, good food and breath-taking view then this is a must dine in place for you.
The groom always orders their onion rings as well.
i. Recados
https://www.facebook.com/pg/rekadoscafeandrestaurante/about/?ref=page_internal
If you can’t make it to Tagaytay and would want to dine already or the other way around going down, you can stop over Recados and enjoy their Filipino delicacies. They also have a one stop pasalubong shop for all things local and their buko pie is one of our favourite as the buko slices are many and its not too sweet as well.
11. Spa, Health and Wellness
a. T House https://www.thousetagaytay.com
T House has been designed to let relaxation flow naturally. From the clean modern architecture, the sound of flowing water and the birds in the fruit-bearing trees, the smell of fresh herbs of their food, to the spa treatments will ensure a good sleep and tranquil stay.
b. Nurture Wellness Village
http://www.nurturewellnessvillage.com/about-us/
They are pioneer in health and wellness establishments in Tagaytay. You can choose to visit or experience their full package by staying in from relation, to detox and even weight loss and holistic health services.
c. Qiwellness Living Tagaytay Spa Restaurant and Tea Room
You can experience Chinese culture at its best with their tea house, bath and guest house. They offer a distinctive ambient, dining and spa experience.
12. Pasalubong
a. Amira’s
http://amirasbucotart.com/
Started by owner Ms. Virgie Malipo in 1989, the tarts were born out of the request of her daughter’s friends to create single and bite size servings which started Amira’s Buko tarts.Their nilupak served cold was a treasure found by the bride during one of the many trainings in Tagaytay.
b. Loumar’s
https://www.facebook.com/LoumarsCafe/
The couple’s favourite buko pie pasalubong comes from Loumar’s. Always served fresh and hot from the oven, you can be sure that each bite is filled with buko slices.
c. Bahay Pastulan https://www.zomato.com/manila/good-shepherd-bahay-pastulan-tagaytay-city-tagaytay-cityBahay Pastulan is at the right side of the Tagayta-Santa Rosa road before reaching the Tagaytay proper. Owned by the Good Shepher’s sister, they produce the same Good Shephed ube in Baguio that we all love. So now, you don’t have to go all the way up to Baguio to buy their ube. You can also buy their buko pie, tarts, and some local produce like coffee, fruits and vegetables are sometimes sold in the compound.
d. Fruits and Vegetables
The highway going to and fro Tagaytay are lined up with stores selling fresh produce of fruits and vegetables. Of course, you have to ask for discounts especially if you’re riding a sporty vehicle and may be given a tourist’s price. Best to buy are pineapples, dragon fruit, langka or jackfruits and all kinds of lettuce.
e. Kapeng Barako
Cavite is also known for the locally grown kapeng barako. You can choose from Arabica, robusta or combinations.
f. Mahogany Market
If you want to take home Laguna Lake’s famous and delicious tawilis and beef meat and other produce for the seasons, do not forget to stop by Mahogany Market. You can also savor the all-time favourite and famous bulalo.
g. Flowers and Plants
Stop by the corner market of the Tagaytay-Sta. Rosa just before it intersects with the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. Flowers are always fresh and a fraction of what you should be paying if coming from flower shop boutiques.
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Alan and Abby were able to finalize and decide to have a go for the wedding only by December 2017, just three months before the wedding date! This in itself was a challenge but the suppliers they picked were more than up for it.
It took several months and hours surfing on the internet, reading reviews and comments, two bridal fairs in Tagaytay and several excel file documents to look for and compare suppliers for the wedding.
Finally, the couple was able to assemble a team of warm, passionate and hardworking suppliers they can trust and be comfortable with.
The couple’s suppliers are a combination of institutions in the industry with 4 decades of experience to a group of millenials making their own niche and proving their youth and energy deserves a spot in the events industry. What the couple loved the most are the local suppliers, those who came from Tagaytay and Cavite and established their own either as coming from being staffs and employed themselves and starting their own business or growing from their home based business. Alan being a businessman started his own business from scratch and Abby being the activist advocates for local entrepreneurship, thus partnering with local businesses especially those who started small has a special place in their hearts and in their wedding.
I Do In The Sky Bridal Fair
The I Do in The Sky The Bridal Fair was an exhausting experience! But it was worth it to meet, greet and personally talk with the various suppliers as you get to know their feel and vibes if it works for you as a couple. You can also get on the spot discounts and freebies which can help slash down the wedding’s budget.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/idointheskybridalfair/
Eye in D Sky
Eye in the Sky was established in May 2012 by Mr. & Mrs. Arnel Atizado. Arnel is a multi award winning wedding photographer, a member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (WPPP) and the Wedding and Portrait Photographers of CALABARZON (WPPC).
What drew the couple to the team was the very reasonable package given the high end quality of their work. Their portfolio speaks of natural yet artistically captured shot which is very important for the couple who prefers the natural a candid shots and precious moments to be captured in an artist’s perspective.
In addition to this was the charm and commitment given by the company’s very own Mrs. Jenny Atizado that no less than the team of Arnel will be covering the event. Ms. Jenny has been a humble and quiet presence during the preparation meetings but delivers remarkably on the company’s commitment.
Website: www.eyeindsky.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/eyeindskyphotography/
Contact Person: Ms. Jenny Atizado
Contact Number: 0917.8219419 and 09159688485
Email: eyeindsky.photography@yahoo.com
Moments & Milestones
The team’s vibrant energy and attention to details definitely captured the eye of the bride! She calls them her millennial team and that’s said with pride and love as the youth is very much close to the bride’s heart. Giving a chance and supporting the passion of the young people towards a productive and constructive career has a soft spot in her heart. Not to mention that the list that they gave and the details they discussed really got into her OC character. The opposite personalities of the founding sisters – the bubbly Faye and the tranquil Fionna – resonates in personalities of the bride and the groom.
Facebook: facebook.com/momentsandmilestonesbyfionnaandfaye
Contact Person: Fionna & Faye Linsangan
Contact Number: Fionna 0917.1401191 / Faye 0916.2111738
Town’s Delight The Caterer
Our experience with Town’s Delight is nothing but delightful. From the food tasting to the assistance that Ms. Lourdes has given us from the first time we met. It’s not just the good food, but the quality of presentation, the styling, inclusions in their packages and the value for money that made us decide to make them a partner for our wedding. If you want to experience their food and service first hand, you can also opt to attend their food tastings which can be a romantic date for two or a family dining experience.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/townsdelight/
Contact Number: 09052379945
Email Address : lourdes_hernando@townsdelight.com,
Makeup By Jamie Gregorio
The top booker in the 2nd I do in the Sky Bridal Fair! Of course it was because of the price for the package that she offered, but once you get to see the finished work of art which brings out the natural beauty in the person, you know that it was a really good deal of service.
Jamie is a mother of two lovely boys who were the reasons why she chose to leave a career in Manila and concentrate in being a freelance make-up artist. The career move for her family was blessed in return as Tagaytay became a destination for the booming wedding industry.
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jaymee.gregorio.7
Contact Person: Jamie Gregorio
Contact Number: 09058064970
Email: jaymee0517@yahoo.com
Dheb Couture
Every bride is excited about that wedding gown! It’s the center of the walk down the aisle and a must for the occasion. Again, this is where the bride becomes non-traditional. She originally opted to rent as in all practicality; she would only be wearing the dress once and keeping it the rest of her lifetime.
After scouting for a rental and not finding a fitting dress, she found an angel with Tita Dheb, the neighbourhood old fashioned modista who is willing to make her personalized wedding dress and make it into an after wedding usable formal dress within a very reasonable package rate that comes with the veil, cord, aras and she threw in a bridal robe as a gift as well. The bride can’t be happier with the arrangement and the quality and more so with the thought of supporting the local industry.
Facebook: facebook.com/DhebCouture
Contact: Dheb and Princess
Contact Number: 0917.9780488
Balai Taal
Simply takes your breath away starting from the drive way, to the property’s view and the houses in the compound. One can just stay and spend the time away at Balai Taal. What drew us to the place was the feeling of intimacy that we definitely wanted for the wedding. The garden was naturally lush and well-kept. The property is well maintained by the very helpful Mang Nelson who has been in charge of the Concepcion magnates’ Tagaytay property since the ’70s.
Balai Taal is a 19 hectare property built within and around the forested slopes of the Tagaytay ridge. Masterplanned by Architect Francisco "Bobby" Mañosa, the low-density development has available lots that are oriented to have excellent views of the Taal Lake.
Website: http://www.balaitaal.com/
Contact Person: Mang Nelson Blanco
RM Audio Sounds and Lights
RM Audio is another husband and wife tandem. Alan and Abby met RM Audio during the second I Do in the Sky Bridal Fair in Tagaytay. With several lights and audio companies present as well as very competitive packages being offered, the couple’s decision was based on quality of work. RM Audio was given a thumbs up and a very good recommendation by the Moments and Milestones team, who happens to be the on-the-day coordinator of the couple.
Ryan Javier and wife Maylenne were very pleasant and accommodating with the package inclusions that they gave for the wedding. They were also very upfront and honest on what can and cannot be accommodated in the chosen package. Their experience in setting up in the couple’s wedding venue and that Ryan started off also as tech person and has since established his own business were a plus factor.
Facebook: facebook.com/RMAUDIOSoundsAndLights
Contact Person: Ryan Javier
Contact Number: 0906.3561544 / 0933.9514528
Bridal Blooms
Bridal Blooms flower shop provides bespoke and wonderful floral creations for events specially weddings.
Bridal Blooms is also backed up by a young power couple who tags along their cute toddler into meetings and events. Truly a family business, you can put your worries aside because proprietor Florizel has years of experience working with other suppliers before venturing out on his own. They’re very easy to talk to and fun to work with.
Facebook: facebook.com/bbflowershop
Contact Person: Gail and Florizel Sunga
Contact Number: 0917.1192146