Company of Brides
A renewed level of Professionalism and Creativity
Company of Brides is headed by Marichelle Ligon and Joseph Vila. a full-service wedding and event planning company that pioneered in wedding and special events coordinating, in the early ‘90s, a time when brides and grooms had to do everything themselves. Bride’s Maids &Co.went on to become the country’s most sought after prof
essional wedding and events planning company in the country handling an A-list of clients and exceeding expectations here and around Southeast Asia; from high profile weddings to simply elegant smaller occasions. After 20 years, Ligon has regrouped to form Company of Brides with Joseph Vila whose experience working in the hotel industry as well as his years serving as a junior partner with Bride’s Maids & Co., has enhanced the professionalism that Company of Brides now envisions to carry on to a renewed level, in tune with the times we live in. Sharing this vision with Ligon and Vila are master stylist and noted hair and makeup artist Henri Calayag whose talent is a springboard for creativity. The inspiration behind the new set up, Calayag is a valuable asset to the company. Chiqui de Guzman, a money trader before she set out to form her a own fragrance company brings her knowledge and financial set of skills to steer the company in the right direction; while Rissa de la Cruz, young and enthusiastic with a finger on the pulse of a new generation’s likes and preferences, will provide fresh ways and ideas. Company of Brides will offer every client a level of comfort and confidence that comes from many years of event experience, exceptional creativity and passion for details and planning. It is a fresh collaboration of individuals who share a vision, their expertise, and their natural gifts of organization with renewed enthusiasm. We share the pleasure of planning your wedding and your very special events.