Notes from the planning table

Real weddings, venues worth travelling for, and the quieter things we have learned along the way.

12 September 2026

The Destination Edit: 13 Intimate Wedding Venues Worth Travelling For

From Bali cliffs and Kyoto heritage to Provence vineyards and Sorrento shores, discover 13 intimate destination wedding venues curated by UNCO.

22 February 2026

For the Bride Who Feels a Little Quietly Overwhelmed

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, not because you’re ungrateful, but because there’s simply too much to hold. This reflection explores wedding day anxiety, overstimulation, and why designing a calm, intimate celebration matters more than spectacle.

4 January 2026

Ades & Martin's Wedding, Intimate not in numbers, but by feeling

Ades & Martin’s wedding reminds us that intimacy isn’t measured by numbers, but by feeling. Despite a large guest count and a grand Baguio venue, their day unfolded slowly, intentionally, and deeply personal—proof that intimacy is something you create.

28 November 2025Wedding Suppliers

WAW Dinner at Mario’s, A Night Carried by Warmth

The WAW Dinner at Mario’s Baguio 1971 became a night of storytelling, community, and quiet connection—graciously hosted by Mario’s and WAW’s Benz Co-Rana. A heartfelt look at a gathering held with sincerity and intention.

6 November 2025

A quiet gathering in the mountains

It wasn’t a wedding day, but it felt like one. The air was cool, the light was soft, and Frangeli House held the kind of stillness that invites reflection.

2 November 2025Real Weddings

Rita & Jared, A Quiet Frangeli House Wedding

No timelines. No staged moments. Just a slow morning, a heartfelt ceremony, and a reception that felt like coming home. Set in Baguio’s beloved Frangeli House, Rita and Jared’s wedding reminded us that the most beautiful kind of luxury is ease, the freedom to simply be surrounded by the people who matter most.

28 October 2025

The Soft Weight of the Season

Weddings are built to look effortless. But behind every moment of beauty are hands, hearts, and quiet weight. This is a reflection on the unseen work we carry, and the soft ways we can stay grounded through it all.