waw auction

Around this time of the year, for more than 5 years, w@w (weddings at work) holds the w@w auction. All member are eligible to participate, specially those who are having their weddings in a certain time frame (say Dec 2010 - Oct 2011). Most of the items up for grabs are services from coveted suppliers. Ask any w@wies or former w@wies why they look forward to the auction, they'll tell you one thing. Savings! You get to save tons of money if you win!

Example: A Veluz gown nowadays costs roughly at Php100,000. Depending on the number of bidders, you can get the gown for say, Php60,000-80,000. And that's a HUGE savings. No one in her right mind will be bidding for what the item is worth. It'll always be less.

There were more than a hundred items at the auction. I've only set my mind to get the items that we still need even though top-notch suppliers are giving away their services for a fraction of a price. It doesn't make sense to bid on an item that you already have reservations for.

The auction ended last Sunday 7pm Manila time. I had to calculate on what time that will be here in Chicago. I had to set my alarm clock to wake up at 5am to bid for the items that I wanted. Luckily I won 1 of the 2 items that I'm bidding for.

Chichi Sotomil Hair and Make-Up Services (worth 13,500)

Definitely grateful to Ms. Benz Rana for continuing the w@w auction tradition, because it helps so many brides in so many ways. And our heartfelt gratitude to the suppliers who are providing their services for a fraction of the cost. It pays to be a w@wie.