The Smallest Church With The Shortest Aisle

Unlike most women, I don't relish the notion of walking down the aisle. I hate the idea of everyone staring at me. I just feel I'll trip just thinking of these things. As you know by now, I'm not a princessy-type bride. I want the walk to be as short as possible, that is why I'm trying to find a church or chapel with a short aisle. I'm quite sure my dress or gown won't have a train either, so why bother with a long train? I know, I know... I'm non-conformist like that. A bit kups too, if you ask me.

Of course, short aisle would mean small church.  Actually, I've had my eye set on one church in particular ever since I heard that they actually allowed weddings there. It's St. Pancratius Church inside Paco Park, which used to be a cemetery (or is it a cemetery still?).  Here's a pic of the church I found on Flickr (credit goes to the photographers, of course):

The church is small and it's one of the things I love about it. It has a 100-person capacity. Any more, and it will be trouble. I'd love a small, intimate wedding where the invitees are the essential ones, people whom you really want to be there and celebrate the day with you.

It's quite an old church -- it has been around since the Spaniards were here, but it has been renovated in order to accommodate some modern conveniences such as air conditioning.  I love the simplicity of its interiors as well.

My heart is really set on this church.

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St. Pancratius Church (Paco Park)
Paco Park St. Pancratius Chapel
959 San Marcelino St. Paco,
Manila Philipppines  
524. 2022

Rates:  PhP15,000.000
[Includes priest fees, flowers, air conditioning, and use of church organ]

More Gown Inspiration from The Frock

The Internet is a wonderful thing most times. How else would I be able to know of this fabulous online vintage store known as The Frock? Not only do they have absolutely beautiful vintage clothes from the early 1900s onwards, they also have a special wedding/bridal section. I thoroughly enjoyed looking through tons of stuff.

And because they're vintage, they are pricey. But inspiration is free, right?  So be inspired with some of these that I found beautiful, or go to the site itself to do some browsing on your own. I think all of them are amazing.

I actually stopped scrolling when this came around. I love lace, and the silhouette of this is fantastic.

It looks so light and comfy!

I know I said I'm not into the poufy thing, but would you just look at this? Feathers!

This will probably not look good on me per se, but the idea of a fairy tale gown that's not sweeping and poufy with a long train and all that really appeals to me.

Wedding or not, this is stunning.

Honestly, this is my favorite. It's just so simple and clean. Well, this and the Valentino dress at the top of the list are my favorites.

Simple and elegant.

I could get with this. This is so fashionista.

And this next one's not from the bridal page, but I just had to have it here:

Seriously. THAT IS BEAUTIFUL.

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And wow, I just realized that thoroughly sounded like a press release or a paid advertisement. HAHAH.

Gowns

Not really a fan of poufy, princess-bride type of styles but it's only because I have hips that do not lie and such styles would only make them look worse.  That being said, if I do get married, I'll probably wear something a bit more streamlined:

Let's see what designer goodies we could get inspiration from. (Photos from Style.com)

Elie Saab Spring 2011

I love sleeves. I also love that even though there's a lot of beading and detail in these gowns, they're not bulky. The Sabrina neckline would also show off your hard-earned clavicles. ("hard-earned clavicles" what a trip)

I could probably get away with this. And I love lace more than beads, quite honestly.

Alexander McQueen Resort 2011

Seriously in love with this dress. I know it's black but just try to imagine it in some other color.

This one too. I think Sarah Burton did a great job taking over from what Lee McQueen left behind.

Elie Saab Spring 2010 (yes, Elie Saab again)

Can we just focus on how ethereal this looks? And I love the color!