Hey, I'm Aurora

The Real Story (No BS)

I spent 6 years as an event planner before burning out spectacularly. Turns out, planning 300-person Filipino weddings back-to-back will do that to you. My titas thought every wedding needed a full pig roast, a 12-tier cake, and invitations for literally every cousin within a 50-mile radius.

These days, I'm a freelance wedding consultant and blogger who's learned the hard way what actually matters. I've been to 50+ weddings, helped plan my sister's (which had its share of disasters), and I've been engaged for... well, a while. We're in no rush, and honestly? That's given me the space to figure out what weddings are really about.

Spoiler: It's not about the centerpieces.

Why I Started This Blog

Because the wedding industry is a beautiful, expensive circus designed to make you think you need things you absolutely don't.

After watching too many brides get upsold on "must-have" details that literally no one remembers, I decided someone needed to be honest. Not Pinterest-perfect. Not "follow your dreams" (unless your dreams include bankruptcy). Just real, practical advice from someone who's seen it all go wrong—and right.

I'm here to help you:

• Avoid getting ripped off by vendors who see "bride" and add three zeros
• Navigate family expectations without losing your mind
• Actually enjoy your engagement instead of stress-crying at 2 AM
• Save money for things that matter (like, you know, your actual marriage)
• Make decisions that feel right for YOU, not your Pinterest board

By The Numbers

Random Facts That Make Me Human

My Wedding Philosophy

I believe weddings should be:

• Honest — No one needs a $10,000 cake. I said it.
• Personal — Your wedding, your rules. Aunt Karen's opinions don't pay your bills.
• Budget-conscious — Debt is not romantic.
• Stress-reducing — If you're not having fun planning it, something's wrong.
• Focused on what matters — Spoiler: It's the marriage, not the party favors.