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Tipping Point Collective, Author at The Top Knotters https://thetopknotters.com/author/tippingpoint/ The Top Knotters is an all-around Philippine wedding blog resource for inspiration and preparation ideas for soon-to-weds. Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:05:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://thetopknotters.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/screenshot-thetopknotters-com-2016-07-09-14-23-28.png Tipping Point Collective, Author at The Top Knotters https://thetopknotters.com/author/tippingpoint/ 32 32 101161952 8 Awesome Prenup Locations To Have Your Shoot http://thetopknotters.com/awesome-prenup-locations/ http://thetopknotters.com/awesome-prenup-locations/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:15:36 +0000 https://thetopknotters.com/?p=1283 One of the most crucial things couples need to prepare for is selecting prenup locations. Previously, we have talked about the reasons why you need to hire a stylist, and once you have chosen and planned which concepts to go for, stylists now suggest places that will work best with it! Here are some awesome locations we recommend […]

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One of the most crucial things couples need to prepare for is selecting prenup locations.

Previously, we have talked about the reasons why you need to hire a stylist, and once you have chosen and planned which concepts to go for, stylists now suggest places that will work best with it!

Here are some awesome locations we recommend for your prenup shoot:

Pinto Art Museum (Antipolo, Rizal)

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Photo by Top Shot Studios (L) & Project JDG (R)

Price point: Php7,500 for upper deck & indigenous art ; Php 15,000 for the entire place **

Pinto Gallery is one of the most exquisite place to explore in Mega Manila. Enjoy its garden restaurant which offer contemporary cuisines influenced by culinary cultures from all over the globe. After your shoot, get a relaxing sip with the refreshing beverages that they offer.

Alpadi Estate (Antipolo, Rizal)

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Photo by Extreme Details Photography

Price : Php 6,000 am/pm slot **

Also located in lower Antipolo, Alpadi Gardens exude the old-world and classic aura because of the architecture designed in the style of the traditional bahay na bato. The stone structures in the rolling garden gives a charming and rustic vibe.

Meteora (Tagaytay)

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Photo by Project JDG
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Photo by Oak St. Studios

Rate : Php 10,000, 8-5pm **

Overlooking Taal lake and its famous volcanoes, Meteora is styled in an eclectic mix of Greek and Italian architecture. Its white finish, uneven corners and minimal interiors give a relaxing atmosphere. Nestled on top of an elevated area, its descending infrastructure provides a majestic picture of the entire property. If you’re looking for something chic yet absolutely stunning, you’ll never go wrong with Meteora.

Sierra Madre (Tanay, Rizal)

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Photo by Dominic Barrios Photography
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Photo by Aika Guerrero Photography (L) and Marked Lab (R)

Rate: Php 3,500 whole day, inclusive of a/c room **

The Sierra Madre Resort duplicates the Tagaytay vibe without the traffic and the madding crowd. It has a hilly terrain furnished with picnic tables, hanging bridge and a mini-convention spot at the peak. Its spacious territory with various levels of elevation provides a picturesque view of the Sierra Madre mountains. The rest offers pure and natural wonders, which will make your shoot unforgettable.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (Morong, Bataan)

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Photo by Icebox Imaging

Rate : Php 20,000 w/ an a/c room **

Vintage-themed concepts certainly fit in this location. The whole area transports you to the turn-of-the-20th-century era, created by the reconstruction of old houses and structures transported from different parts of the country. Aristocratic mansions, handsome colonial buildings and cobble-stone streets regal you back to the distant past. This destination will make you proud of our history.

Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort (Calatagan, Batangas)

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Photo by Studio XOXO
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Photo by Law Tapalla Photography

Rate: Php 7,000 w/ beach-front cottage **

Rooms and suites that stands on stilts, this concept is the main inspiration of Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort. The area offers you a romantic feel of summer flowers, long stretch of white-sand shore and crystal-clear waters. There’s more: an organic garden, kayak rides and cozy nooks! This peaceful beach resort will make you forget you are on a shoot!

14 Four Cafe (Taytay, Rizal)

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Photo by Studio XOXO

Rate: Php 4,000 /4 hours **

This place is a furniture showroom that transforms into a cafe on weekends. Once you enter the area, colors and distinct details sharpen your senses because its playful interior is full of dynamic designs and fixtures. It has a small pocket garden and a quaint table set-up. Over-all the place feels more like a perky home rather than a showroom. Simply exciting.

Villa Nonita

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Photo by Law Tapalla Photography

Rate: Php 10, 000 for 5 hours for photoshoot; Php 35,000 per night **

There is another Greece inspired place in Tagaytay where you can see the whole view of Taal Lake up to the living room. It’s called Villa Nonita, 2-3 hour drive from Manila. The white and blue colors complement the morrocan- grecian theme of the place. When you enter the place, it gives you a feeling of coziness. There are several areas that can be used for prenup session. They have generous and helpful staff as well. Villa Nonita is not only good for engagement photoshoots but also for vacation for families or barkadas.

(Note: **Rates are subject to change)

Do you have other awesome prenup locations you would like to recommend? Share them with us on the comments section. 

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7 Good Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Stylist http://thetopknotters.com/reasons-hire-stylist/ http://thetopknotters.com/reasons-hire-stylist/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:44:39 +0000 https://thetopknotters.com/?p=493 So, you have decided to have a prenup session. Nowadays, it’s a popular part of any couple’s wedding preparations simply because it's the best way to create and preserve good memories. Couples can now look back to that happy day after many years and show these fun images to their children. The pictures will always be the perfect conversation piece in any occasion.

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Photo by: Toto Villaruel
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So, you have decided to have a prenup session. Nowadays, it’s a popular part of any couple’s wedding preparations simply because it’s the best way to create and preserve good memories. Couples can now look back to that happy day after many years and show these fun images to their children. The pictures will always be the perfect conversation piece for any occasion.

Convinced about the prenup, you already scheduled a session with your photographer. However, you are clueless about what to do on that day.

But imagine the added stress on your daily duties due to the pressure of thinking of the creative requirements of a photo shoot, which are plenty but have no idea about.


For couples who have no time to spare, hiring a stylist is the key to a worry-free photo shoot.

Stylists are specialists in making your engagement memorable and fun. You can, therefore, concentrate on enjoying every minute of the experience. Let the stylist take care of the cumbersome details.

Getting married is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and wouldn’t it be nice if you make it unforgettable?

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Photo by: Cherryblocks

The stylist is the answer to a worry-free and a beautifully documented engagement.

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Here are some of the reasons why you need to hire a stylist / production designer on your engagement session:

1.  If you have no idea about what to do, an engagement stylist will provide concepts for you.

Concepts and art direction are carefully planned based on the interests and personality of the couple.

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Photo by: Metrophot

2.  No need to think of what to wear or to bring on your prenup day.

Though you have tons of clothes but the question is, are they fashionable enough for the prenup? Stylists can bring different styles and kinds of clothes that include casual, formal, vintage, and trendy. They also provide clothes along with shoes and accessories to complete the look. They make sure to bring out what’s best for your body type so you can look your best in the photos.

3.  No need to shop for clothes.

Shopping may consume your time especially when you don’t know what to choose and buy. Let the stylist do it for you!

4.  If you choose to bring your own clothes, outfits can be coordinated in terms of style and color by the stylist.

Also, the couple’s clothes must be coordinated with the prenup location. If you have a stylist, you can brainstorm on many ideas. The stylish will suggest fresh and novel ideas.

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5.  Stylists give assistance for each step in the whole prenup process.

Wedding requirements can be taxing and can be quite a chore in terms of choosing the concept, right outfits, location, itinerary, and makeup artist. Stylists suggest the best options. Stylists also make sure that everything is going well especially on the prenup day itself. If you do not have a coordinator with you on that day, stylists can act as the coordinator to help you with the logistics such as itinerary and food.

6.  Stylists remind you about important matters.

They can remind you about the simplest things such as not to use conditioner on your hair for the prenup day because it may loosen the curls of your hair, the art direction of the shoot, the right angle, and poses that are ideal for you.

7.  Having a production design makes your engagement session more unique than others.

There are several locations now that are good for the prenup. However, due to the demand of engagement sessions, locations are becoming overused. Stylists can provide set design or production design that may vary depending on your concept. They can turn a simple garden into an enchanted place or a bare studio into a glamorous place. They can make your favorite characters come alive. Production design can be very helpful in achieving the client’s concept. Props in the set design also help the couple to interact with each other and to elicit natural reactions for good photos. Stylists make sure that set designs are creative and unique in every way.

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Photos in clockwise order courtesy of Proudrad, Metrophoto, We do it for love and Toto Villaruel



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