"I don't do simple, only marvelous!" - Veluz

So, I finally decided to make an appointment for my bridal gown. I sent an SMS to Rochelle and Tonette last week, and boom, the top bridal gown designer in the Philippines called to schedule me for an appointment. So, last Tuesday I braved typhoon Enteng and drove to Malate, the entertainment center (read euphemism please) of Manila to meet the very famous Veluz. It was a brief energetic meeting, maybe 30 minutes tops. I handed her my adjectives for the gown - sexy, ethereal, simple, lace, and Rochelle-affordable. She smiled at the last part, started drawing and explaining every detail of the gown as she draws. I was mesmerized. After the drawing, she put out different fabrics, laid down a nude lining on top of the table, covered it with an off-white shiny material, and lace, and tulle, and lace, and some sparkles. Wow! The gown is now in my head in 3D, rotating slowly. I said "Wow! but I really want the gown to be simple!"... and she quipped, "Just keep your mind open. You will have to stand out and you will want a bit of that princess feeling... We will have 4 fittings and we will see as we progress..."