Bride ‘disappointed’ with ₱157K wedding over unmet expectations

She sparked debate on whether she’s ‘maselan’ or simply got what she paid for.

A newlywed is dividing opinion online after sharing the wedding disappointments she said came with her expenses worth at least ₱175,000.

In a video running a little over three and a half minutes, the bride broke down the things she was unhappy with—from the wedding ring and gown to the couple’s same-day edit video.

She started with the wedding ring, which she said was worth ₱75,000. A few hours after the ceremony, she said one of its stones fell off.

According to her, she and her husband were told to bring it back to Ongpin for repairs, but they decided against it because the trip would take around three hours.

There was no guarantee the shop would cover the repair costs. Ultimately, they did not have it fixed.

Her next concern was her ₱25,000 custom-made gown, which she said ended up highlighting an area around her underarms that she found unflattering.

Noting its cut was initially straight and was later trimmed to a curve, she said her designer had promised her that there would be workarounds is issues came up. Her husband’s suit, meanwhile, had flaws around the shoulder area, prompting them to buy a new one.

The biggest frustration, however, appeared to be their ₱75,000 photo and video package.

The bride said she disliked the photo and video team’s “power shots.” The couple had already noticed inconsistencies in the team’s portfolio, which had made them hesitant to book the service.

But the couple decided to give the team a chance anyway and provided detailed notes for the video. The bride said not all of their requests were followed, prompting them to ask for a re-edit. Even then, she said they received a video that was still similar to the first version.

Ultimately, the couple gave up because of the slow communication.

The video has since split viewers, including people who work in the wedding industry.

An SDE editor said the couple’s approach may have blurred the line between giving a peg and directing the entire creative process: “As a P/V team, dapat may creative freedom din tayo to tell the story in our own way.”

In a repost of the issue, a commenter argued that the couple’s preferences should ultimately carry more weight because they are the ones who will keep watching the film long after the wedding: “At the end sa client yung video na yan. Sila yung manonood for a lifetime.”

Another commenter raised a different question: Why did the couple proceed with the team at all if they were already unimpressed by its portfolio? They said, “If that was already the case, sana hindi na lang niya kinuha in the first place”

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