The Songbird and the Songwriter's Wedding Preparations

"Everything is still on the planning stage."- Regine

THE WEDDING GOWN. Monique Lhuillier to do Regine's wedding gown. Leaving on the 28th of August for three days in LA with their 'Ninang' Dra. Vicky Belo just to order the said gown.

PLANNING. To be organized with the help of her sister Cacai Velasquez and the Songwriter himself...

BRIDAL MARCH AS A GIFT. Someone suggested that Ogie ask Mr. Cayabyab, fondly called Mr. C, to compose a special song for the wedding.

"Nahihiya ako," said Ogie shyly. "Maaari siguro tayong tatlo [ang mag-compose]. I'll probably ask if he could work on something new. That would be a dream project."

In response, Mr. C stated, "Walang problema 'yon. Kung si Ryan Agoncillo at si Juday [Judy Ann Santos] nagawan ko ng kanta, mga singers pa na katulad nina Ogie at Regine [whom] I have worked with for quite some time? Bakit hindi?"

He then offered a suggestion to Ogie regarding the music to be played during the ceremony. Mr. c said, "Ikaw na gumawa ng wedding march, ako na lang ang gagawa ng bridal march. Ang title 'Iniibig Kita.'"

The Maestro gave a sample of the melody and composed lyrics on the spot: "Kulang ang araw at gabi / Pag kita'y kapiling / Kahit ang bukas ay hindi rin sapat / Upang mamasdan lamang kita."

When asked to list the songs that he would like to sing on his wedding, Ogie answered, "To be honest, I don't know yet because Regine and I have not yet discussed the details of the wedding. But of course, it would be my songs that would be sung in that concert...este wedding."

WEDDING ENTOURAGE. According to Ogie, he and Regine have yet to decide if they want the wedding ceremony to be televised.

"I feel very blessed, lahat nangyayari nang sabay-sabay. I think this concert is a real blessing. I cannot discuss details about the wedding to be honest, hindi pa kami nag-uusap ni Regine about the details..." he said.

When asked to name their principal sponsors, Ogie enumerated that the list will include Atty. Felipe Gozon, CEO of GMA-7; the Lhuilliers; Mother Lily Monteverde of Regal Entertainment; Megastar Sharon Cuneta; Ms. Wilma Galvante, SVP of GMA-7's Entertainment TV; and Manny V. Pangilinan, CEO of TV5.

Ogie also mentioned that President Noynoy Aquino will be one of the groomsmen in the wedding, which is slated to take place within the year.

HONEYMOON. Regarding their honeymoon, Ogie said that they haven't talked about it yet. He even quipped, "Honeymoon...uso pa ba yun?"

last 3 topics...Songbird's source- Jocelyn Dimaculangan, PEP