Again, another outstanding individual awed, not only the world, but the whole universe with her wit and charm, and showed what the Philippines is made of. Janine Tugonon won first runner up in the Miss Universe 2012 beauty pageant but certainly, you deserve the winning crown! 

Miss Philippines, the only Asian candidate who made it to the Top 10 couldn't have answered it better:

These past few days, I've been consulted by two of my girlfriends regarding their wedding planning. I think a lot of girls of would agree if I say that weddings, not debuts, are the ladies' ultimate celebration of their beauty and femininity. I remember planning my own wedding. It was stressful yet so addicting. Unfortunately, I was not able to execute my dream wedding. Even so, I am still very much happy with the outcome of our wedding. It was beautiful and intimate with only the closest people who have really touched our lives as a couple were able to witness our exchange of vows.

So, what happened then, what was actually my dream wedding? The truth is, my dream wedding theme is really the next thing to impossible since I am aiming for... a winter wedding theme! I wish I could have snow in my wedding but Philippines being the tropical country I've always loved, I knew from the very start this cannot come into realization. Nevertheless, I would always want to witness a friend maybe, to have a winter wedding. Here's a mood board I've created to show you how elegant this wedding theme could be:

My Winter Wedding Dream

And as everybody says, its not the wedding that's most important but the marriage. Before you say I do, make sure you can differentiate the two. Spread the Love!

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love – for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment is it perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you from misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.”