Hu--whaat?!?
That was my initial reaction when I 'inquired' about made-to-order bridal gowns at the Taal Market.
A short walk after the Taal Basilica, passing through th municipal hall is the Taal Market. Here, we walked around to see what they have to offer. After buying purong tsokolateng tableas we decided to check the shops.. a colorful array of gowns made of pina cloth, or pineapple fiber.
Out of curiosity, after pulling a reluctant Abner to one of the shops (as if!), I went on to admire the workmanship and embroidery on one of the bridal gowns displayed (ibang klase talaga!). You'll never believe what I found out:
For 10,000 php, you'll get a hand-embroidered piña bridal gown with complete accessories, plus a hand-embroidered piña barong for the groom -- your design. You'll also get to spend between 850php to 1,000php each for the bridal ensemble, your own design, rented out. Meaning, after the ceremony, your bridesmaids and sponsors will return the gowns. Renting ready-made bridesmaids gowns fetch between 250php to 400php depending on the design (of course you'll have to consider if it matches your motiff). Geezz.. and to think more than 10 years ago, my sister-in-law's beautiful bridal gown cost almost 8,000php. And that's not even piña! Hmmm....
It's 9:30am, and Abner is now itching to go to the Our Lady of Caysasay.
That was my initial reaction when I 'inquired' about made-to-order bridal gowns at the Taal Market.
A short walk after the Taal Basilica, passing through th municipal hall is the Taal Market. Here, we walked around to see what they have to offer. After buying purong tsokolateng tableas we decided to check the shops.. a colorful array of gowns made of pina cloth, or pineapple fiber.
Out of curiosity, after pulling a reluctant Abner to one of the shops (as if!), I went on to admire the workmanship and embroidery on one of the bridal gowns displayed (ibang klase talaga!). You'll never believe what I found out:
For 10,000 php, you'll get a hand-embroidered piña bridal gown with complete accessories, plus a hand-embroidered piña barong for the groom -- your design. You'll also get to spend between 850php to 1,000php each for the bridal ensemble, your own design, rented out. Meaning, after the ceremony, your bridesmaids and sponsors will return the gowns. Renting ready-made bridesmaids gowns fetch between 250php to 400php depending on the design (of course you'll have to consider if it matches your motiff). Geezz.. and to think more than 10 years ago, my sister-in-law's beautiful bridal gown cost almost 8,000php. And that's not even piña! Hmmm....
It's 9:30am, and Abner is now itching to go to the Our Lady of Caysasay.
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