Kilig Events & Design

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! 💐 To the moms of our newlywed couples, your love and support are the foundation of their happiness.

And to the first-time moms, cherish every moment of this beautiful journey. Special shoutout to our past brides who are celebrating their first Mother’s Day! Your love stories continue to inspire us. 💖

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03/01/2023

You can win a coffee date! ☕️ ♥️ Do you have friends who are engaged and could use a wedding coordinator?

We believe sharing is caring so when you ✨refer a friend to Kilig and they book their wedding with us, they’ll get $100 off their package and you’ll win a gift card to Starbucks or Tim’s! ☕️🙂

Gift card giveaway is only valid for referrers whose referrals book a consultation with us in March 2023 and proceed with booking their event in 2023 or 2024. Promo of $100 off coordination package is valid for any new events booked in 2023 and 2024. Gift card will be sent electronically. Not valid with any other promos.

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02/01/2023

Do you know what your venue coordinator WON’T do on your wedding day?

👉🏽 Make your guest book and receiving table look inviting
👉🏽 Set place cards at every table and help your guests find their seats
👉🏽 Ensure you have enough time for photos with the people you love
👉🏽 Let your DJ know the exact track and timing for that surprise dance number
👉🏽 Prepare your loved ones for when their speeches are so you can keep laughing

Your venue coordinator plays a HUGE role in making sure everything venue-related goes smoothly. But these are just a few things we ✨ wedding coordinators ✨ take care of (along with so much more)!

You should know what to expect on the day of your wedding. Send us a message to learn more about our planning services!

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01/18/2023

Many of you have already worked with this wonderful gal, and we are proud to announce that Dorothy is officially a Kilig Partner 💜

Many of our past clients fell in love with her instantly, and we love her passion and personality! Dorothy cares about all the details that make your celebration uniquely yours. You can guarantee that she’ll shed tears with you and your guests because she knows how much your event means to you! You can rely on Dorothy to help you let go and enjoy your special day.

With over 8 years of experience planning and coordinating day camps, weddings, showers, and holiday parties, Dorothy knows what it takes to turn ideas into reality. She even planned her wedding by herself in less than four months. It was a wonderful celebration, but it made her wish she’d hired a coordinator! If only we met back then 😄

Dorothy is a worship leader, youth leader, and loves to travel and explore new neighbourhoods. She’s passionate about helping people grow and reach their goals. On her downtime, you can find her running errands with her husband, typing away at her keyboard, or sipping on a cortado at a cozy cafe.

Please give our gal some love 💜

Shoutout to for these cute shots 📷

11/17/2022

It was such a pleasure to present at last night’s webinar for Wedding Suppliers Association of the Philippines Inc. - WSAP! We got to share how we, as a Filipino company in Canada, do business here and how we’ve been able to grow. Thank you so much for this opportunity, WSAP 💜

We would like to extend our deepest and sincerest gratitude to our guest speaker in our international webinar entitled "Learn from a Wedding Supplier's Journey and Level Up Your Career this 2022", Kilig Events & Design, for sharing their stories, experiences and tips to be successful.

We are looking forward to having you still for our future events.

10/28/2022

💍 Are you engaged?💍 Want to be a guest at your own wedding? Need people you can rely on to make your wedding dreams come true? Come visit us at the .ca Expo next Sunday for some freebies, discounted rates and to learn more about ! What are you waiting for? 🙂

09/07/2022

After this wedding, Karina started Kilig Events & Design, and asked Erika to run it with her.

They were scared. They didn’t know what to expect. But had they not taken that leap of faith, they would not have been able to do 50+ weddings/events and counting! We are so and !

Thanks for sending this ! Thank you to you and .manzanares for trusting us, even though we were newbies!

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06/01/2022

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY MONTH!

Erika & Karina are celebrating their birthday this month, and want to give $200 OFF our services for any NEW signups for 2023 and 2024!

To book a consultation with us, please go to the link in our bio 😉

This promotion is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Promotion ends June 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET.

Please SHARE with your friends and family who will be celebrating an upcoming event!

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03/18/2022

When you love what you do, it never feels like work 😉

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02/23/2022

Are Ethereal Weddings your style? ✨

Ethereal is defined as extremely delicate and light in a way that deems too perfect for this world.

Soft colors and flowing fabrics are essential to creating an ambiance at your wedding 🤍

What do you think of this style?

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02/07/2022

This isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s just the end of the beginning ❤️
We have been a little quiet, but have been really busy in the background!

Are you still deciding between a Wedding Planner or a Wedding Coordinator? Book a consultation with us for more information! Link in bio!

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01/01/2022

Happy New Year, everyone! Wishing you and yours abundant blessings ahead! ✨

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12/26/2021

EXTENDED!!!✨ANNIVERSARY PROMO + GIVEAWAY✨

Friends! Today we turn 5 years old! As we celebrate our anniversary, we are also celebrating our many accomplishments. We think about what we were when we started, and what we are now. We've come a long way, and we couldn't be more proud. To be honest, we would not be here without the support of our friends and family, our "friendors", and most of all our clients.

In honour of our 5 year anniversary, we are giving $200 off our Month-of & Day-of services for any event type AND giving away prizes with an accumulated value of $500! Restrictions apply.

The promotion is applicable to NEW sign-ups starting Nov 26, 2021, until Jan 26, 2022. All NEW signups will automatically be entered into the prize draw.

Already signed up with us? You can also get entered into the draw by referring a client who successfully signs up with us. That way, both you and your friends have a chance to win :)

To book a consultation with us, please go to the link in our bio.

This promotion is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Winner will be announced via Instagram Live on Jan. 26, 2022. Promotion only applicable for residents in the Greater Toronto Area (in Canada).

Please SHARE with your friends and family who will be celebrating an upcoming event!

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12/25/2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!! 🎄 Wishing you and yours all that is merry and bright this holiday season! From our Kilig family to yours!

12/17/2021

Do you want to add a personal touch on your wedding day? Or maybe, you have a secret creative talent? 😉

Here are things you can DIY for your wedding:

STATIONERY: You can make your own save-the-date cards, wedding invitations as well as your place cards especially if you love doing crafts. If you have no ideas on the design yet, you can check out Pinterest for inspiration!

WEDDING FAVOURS: Let your family and friends enjoy something handmade instead of giving them something that they won’t ever use after your wedding. Consider giving them your favorite homemade snacks or your favorite drink and attach a personalized thank you note on each of them!

DÉCOR ITEMS: There are so many options and step-by-step tutorials online that can help you create wedding decorations like your centrepieces and table numbers. You can add photo frames, candles, different sizes of vases and bottles or even use old books for your centerpieces. It just depends on your wedding theme and colour palette so you need to decide on those first. You can also consider sourcing your décor items from thrift stores and/or in Facebook marketplace and wedding groups, you'll be surprised to discover great stuff without spending too much! Lastly, if you have a friend who can do calligraphy and arts, ask them to help you make your welcome signages and seating charts.

Doing-it-yourself can help you save money but it requires tons of effort and work. Be sure you did a lot of research first and have plenty of time to finish all your crafts to not burden and overwhelmed yourself a week prior your wedding!

What other things you can DIY? Share your ideas below!

12/02/2021

Winter weddings are beautiful but the cold weather can sometimes be brutal! If you are planning to have a magical winter wedding, these are accessories that you can consider without having to sacrifice style:
❄️ Cape - If you are going for a royal themed wedding, these capes will give you the feels of a princess!
❄️ Mittens - No more holding your bouquet with cold hands! These cute mittens will make you warm and comfortable.
❄️ Scarf - You can wear a stylish scarf that compliments your colors! And when you do get cold during your reception, you can use it as a blanket!

What other winter bridal accessories can you think of?

11/26/2021

✨ANNIVERSARY PROMO + GIVEAWAY✨

Friends! In a month, we turn 5 years old! As we celebrate our anniversary, we are also celebrating our many accomplishments. We think about what we were when we started, and what we are now. We've come a long way, and we couldn't be more proud. To be honest, we would not be here without the support of our friends and family, our "friendors", and most of all our clients.

In honour of our 5 year anniversary, we are giving $200 off our Month-of & Day-of services for any event type AND giving away prizes with an accumulated value of $500! Restrictions apply.

The promotion is applicable to NEW sign-ups starting Nov 26, 2021, until Dec 26, 2021. All NEW signups will automatically be entered into the prize draw.

Already signed up with us? You can also get entered into the draw by referring a client who successfully signs up with us. That way, both you and your friends have a chance to win 🙂

To book a consultation with us, please go to the link in our bio.

This promotion is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Winner will be announced via Instagram Live on Dec. 26, 2021. Promotion only applicable for residents in the Greater Toronto Area (in Canada).

Please SHARE with your friends and family who will be celebrating an upcoming event!

HUGE THANKS to for taking our photo 📷❤️ love you guys!

10/20/2021

What is the Prosperity Dance? 💸

The Prosperity Dance, or also known as the Money Dance, is a cultural tradition at many Filipino wedding receptions, where guests pin money on the newlywed's while they dance. In Philippine culture, the money dance is to wish good fortune on the couple and to provide financial assistance to them so they can establish their new life together.

Will you include the Prosperity Dance at your reception?
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10/13/2021

Wedding favors are great way to show your appreciation to your family and friends who celebrate with you on your special day.

If you are stuck in deciding which one to give to your guests, here are some great ideas you can start with:

Something useful. You can also come up with something that your guests can use even after your wedding. Customized sanitizers and masks are good ideas especially in this time.

Something edible. You can consider giving your guests something that they can enjoy eating or drinking—surely this will make them happy. Try giving out sweets, donuts, honey, wines or even your favorite bubble tea.

Something you can DIY. If you love crafts and would love to give out something that you made using your own hands, you can always do-it-yourself. These are great ideas especially when you are already tight on your budget but still want to give something to your family and friends.

Something about you. Your wedding is all about you so it’s always a nice idea to give something that has importance to both of you like your favorite snacks when you watch a movie or your favorite drinks when you go on a date. It can also be related to a hobby that you both enjoy to do or to a place that has significance to your relationship.

Anything is fine as long as it’s about you! 🙂

Share your wedding favors ideas below!  

09/22/2021

Pag ibig - It's a Tagalog word for "love".
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There are many Tagalog words for love, but this one in particular is a passionate love for your beloved. The kind of love the makes you feel complete and safe. It's also the kind of love that inspires you to work hard to keep your relationship strong and not let anything interfere with it.
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Ang pag ibig ay hindi lamang basta emosyon na nararamdaman, kung hindi isang desisyon na dapat panindigan.
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Translation: Love is not merely an emotion, but a decision to be upheld.
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What are some of your favourite Tagalog "love" words?
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09/15/2021

Hey GROOMS! Having a hard time choosing a gift for your bride?
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Here are some ideas you can give to your future wife:
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JEWELLERY – Jewelries like bracelets, necklace, earrings and watches are popular and usually the traditional gifts. Your bride will definitely like them as these can be easily worn during your wedding day.
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TICKETS – You can also surprise your bride by giving her a ticket to her favorite Disneyland park, a plane ticket to her dream destination country, or even a concert ticket to her top favorite artist.
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COLLECTIBLES – If you want to choose a present that is a little out of the box, you can give her something that she likes to collect like animal stuff toys, books, albums or even shoes. She will definitely appreciate it especially those collectibles that she's been eyeing to buy or hard to find.
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PHOTOBOOKS - If your bride loves taking photos and a big fan of sentimental gift, take time to collect your memories together and turn it into a customized photobook. It may seem to be a lot of work but she will definitely love it as she will get to reflect and reminisce your precious times together! Just remember to advise her maid of honor to ready a handkerchief when she starts crying!
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Remember, the purpose of exchanging gift is not to spend a lot of money but to give something meaningful --- even giving a handwritten letter is more than enough to make her heart skip a beat and shed a happy tear!
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What other gift ideas you can suggest? Or What did you receive on your wedding day from your groom?
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09/08/2021

Guest books come in different forms and sizes! You can choose unique guest books that are aligned to your wedding theme.
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Here are a few creative alternatives and where to find them!
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• Puzzle Guest Book - Like how every piece of the puzzle fits, this guest book will symbolize how important family and friends to be present on your special day. (https://etsy.me/3zDsg1d)
• Globe Décor - If you are a couple that loves travelling, this globe guest book will be the perfect décor to add to your receiving table and to keep a memorable keepsake. (https://amzn.to/3jyUsg2)
• Jenga Pieces -Your guests can use the blank wooden blocks to write their wishes to the newlyweds, then build a tower with your special messages. (https://bit.ly/2WEsiYt)
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What are some other guestbook alternative ideas you have?
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08/25/2021

Weddings are one of the most important celebrations in life. As amazing as it sounds, it can also cause some financial stress. Here are some tips when preparing for your wedding:   

SET A BUDGET & STICK TO IT - There are many aspects to a wedding from music, venue, photos, etc. Decide what’s most important. Yes, you should have the best photos, food, and experience, but having a budget and not going over is important. TIP: Attend wedding shows to score discounts or promos 😉

AVOID GETTING A LOAN - Remember, your wedding is only ONE day. Money can be a major stressor on any relationship, and you don’t want to start your marriage with debt. Having the extra cash can make you feel like you can go for the upgraded packages, but remember that getting a loan also means interest. Imagine still paying for your wedding AFTER your wedding day? 🤔

DIY & GO DIGITAL - DIY can save you $, but make sure you have enough time, so start early! Invitations & guestbooks can be costly to print. You could find some promo codes/discounts, but why not go digital? Create a wedding website or FB event so you won’t need to hand out paper invitations. Or, print a few so you can give to close family and friends.  

SAVE FOR YOUR BIG DAY! It’s easy to put things on our credit cards these days, but it won’t be as easy when preparing for your wedding. Don’t spend money you don’t have. It will take a lot of self-control and discipline. You could open a separate joint bank account, so both of you have access and see what’s coming in. We recommend doing this before you get engaged 😉

It’s not a great feeling to have to make sacrifices, but we also don’t want to start married life with debt from the wedding. Let the spending for the wedding day be done BY the wedding day! Agree?



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08/04/2021

If you follow us, you may know what "Kilig" means! 💜⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The word was added to the list on March 2016. The dictionary states the kilig means "exhilarated by an exciting or romantic experience; thrilled, elated, gratified".⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Simply put, Kilig is the unstoppable sensation experienced when intensively, madly falling in love with someone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/28/2021

Top 5 things to consider when choosing a venue:

1. Location- this one seems obvious but sometimes some factors regarding location can be forgotten. Consider how far your venue is from the place you are getting ready. Where is the closest hotel? Is there ample parking? Is it accessible? If you have two locations (like a church) how far is it from there? All of these things should be taken into consideration when choosing a venue.

2. Capacity- the second but equally important thing to consider when choosing your venue is how many people it can safely hold. In the era of pandemic, most venues are operating at a fraction of what they truly could hold. Remember your guests aren’t the only ones in the room. Your vendors should be included in your head count, and what about the venue staff? Make sure to ask these questions when inquiring at different venues. Remember, the people who are working on your special day, they count too!

3. Aesthetic & Motif- every venue is different when it comes to look and feel. So if you have a specific look you’re going for, choose an appropriate venue. Always ask what is allowed and what is not- if you can bring in vendors/services/items that they do not have. This can be outside dessert, DJ, staging, flooring or even lighting.

4. Food service- in the GTA the majority of venues are capable of offering some kind of food service or have facilities for cantering and food service. This is a huge thing to consider as venues who offer food service will usually include this cost the bar cost and the room rental all in one. “Blank canvas” venues (venues that are completely empty) require you to obtain a separate vendor for food. So keep that in mind when you are shopping around.

5. COST- finally! Once everything else has been considered it boils down to cost. What fits your budget. The cost should be reflective of the quality of the product- in this case how close to the city, is food included, is the venue well maintained and is the quality of the decor, food and service worth the dollars spent.