South Palms Beach Wedding in Panglao, Bohol

I just can’t resist the urge to feature the awesome creative output of this dynamic duo that make up The Blue Project whose event stylings have earned for them raves and plaudits.

Here’s one of the most recent projects that turned  the scenic beachfront of South Palms Resort in Panglao, Bohol into an almost delectable feast of tutti frutti centerpieces for a gorgeous wedding

Now, let's ease up on the words and let the gorgeous photos do the talking

Playing With Fire

A beach wedding reception in Bohol isn’t complete without a fire dance performance

And so during Edison and Sheilou’s wedding reception, there was indeed a fire dance performance and it wasn’t just any performance. 

It was interactive and the performers picked out some brave souls including me to take part in the nerve- wracking fiery spectacle

The fire performance is a group of performance arts or disciplines that involve manipulation of objects on fire. Typically these objects have one or more wraps of wick, which are soaked in fuel and ignited.

Fire performance includes skills which are based on juggling, baton twirling and poi swinging and other forms of object manipulation.

It also includes skills such as fire breathing, fire eating and body burning; sometimes called fakir skills.

Fire performance has various styles of performance including fire dancing; the use of fire as a finale skill in an otherwise non-fire performance; and the use of fire skills as 'dangerous' stunts.

Performances can be done as choreographed routines to music (this type being related to dance or rhythmic gymnastics); as freestyle (performed to music or not) performances; or performed with vocal interaction with the audience.

Fire performance, or at least some of the skills that form part of it, has been a traditional part of cultures from around the world.

The most popular here in Bohol particularly in Panglao Island  involves the poi, a pair of roughly arm-length chains with handles attached to one end, and bundle of wicking material on the other.

Here's Your Blogger Playing With Fire

Fire performance is a very dangerous performance art, and fire safety precautions should always be taken.

Photography by   www.joyrealphotography.com

Romantic Bohol Beach Wedding for Edison & Sheilou

For Edison Bihag and Ma. Sheilou Gaviola, it was a Date with Destiny. 

Who would have known that a chance meeting in Loon, Bohol back in September 7, 2006 would culminate in a romantic beach wedding last Wednesday, September 18, 2013? 

ROMANTIC WEDDING BY THE BEACH

With Panglao Mayor Hon. Nila Montero as solemnizing officer, they exchanged their lifetime vows at the beachfront of Linaw Resort in Danao, Panglao before an intimate guest list that included only family and friends.

The mellifluous voice of Kim Gango, the bride's cousin, reverberated throughout the resort as she  sang "A Thousand Years" to signal the start of the ceremony

Kim Gango

It was such a magical evening to cap what would have been a rainy and windy beach wedding. 

Earlier in the afternoon, the ever- reliable staff of Linaw Resort had already set up the venue for the ceremony and the reception

The Look of Love 

Right after the ceremony, the couple hosted a European & Asian fusion- themed dinner for their guests at the  air- conditioned Kasadya Hall.

The reception was supposed to be at the resort's white sandy beaches but when  it became too windy for comfort and convenience, we decided to transfer the reception at the last- minute

When the windy evening started to calm down, everyone headed back to the beach illumined by a full moon and opened the party with a striking and breath- taking Fire Dance Special

Wedding Planner Krizia Gango

with Panglao Mayor Nila Montero & Vice Mayor Fuertes

with Mrs. Mayet Gaviola & Mrs. Cleofa Bihag

with Saturnina "Baby" Baricuatro

Wacky Moment with the Photo & Video Crew

Preparation was at The Bellevue Resort Bohol where the couple were staying with Ceremony & Reception at the Linaw Beach Resort, Panglao Bohol

SPECIAL THANKS

This blogger and the couple wishes to thank Tita Boots Gango and Tito Gerry Gango for the all- out support

A million thanks to Karin Wesemael and her Linaw Resort staff for the impeccable service

The groom is the son of Mr. Edilberto & Mrs. Cleofa Bihag while the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mayette Vda. de Gaviola. The late Juanito Gaviola is her father

The bride's only brother Jaypee and wife Cheryl also came while the groom's sister Florence Coching & her husband Adrian Coching along with friend Michael Solla came

Photography by                          : Ghen Lumayag Photography

Associate Photographer             : Joy Real

Videography                                 : Daryl Jay Calape & John Harvey Gallego

Hair & Make Up                        : Epz Relampagos

Wedding Cake                           : Maret Bernadas Cakes & Pastries

Lights & Sounds                         : Jazz Duo

Designer                                         : EJ Relampagos Couture

Wedding Coordinator               : Raul Phillip Gatal

Wedding Coordinator               : Krizia Marie Gango

With assistance from 

K & N Productions

For more on the couple, please click on the link:

Edison & Sheilou's Pre- Nuptial Shoot 

For more of the photos, click on the link:

 http://ghenlumayagphotography.wordpress.com/