Ultimate Dubai Pre-Wedding: Best Months and 5 Must-Visit Spots
When Is the Best Time for a Pre-Wedding Shoot in Dubai? If you’ve ever tried taking photos in Dubai during summer, preceding in Dubai, you already know the struggle. It’s 45°C outside, and the heat presses on relentlessly. Your makeup is slowly giving up as sweat gathers at the hairline and slides down your cheeks. […]
My First Indian Wedding in the Philippines: Three Days, One Blackout, and a Same Day Edit That Almost Killed Me
Call time was 7 a.m. Wrap time, according to the schedule I’d been staring at for a week, was somewhere past midnight. And somewhere in the middle of all that, I had to sit down, edit, and deliver a same day edit video that would play on a giant screen in front of a few […]
Why We’re Still Here After 17 Years
A little while ago, we shared a blog celebrating 17 years of Melrish Weddings and the special time we shared in our Dubai Office to mark the milestone. If you haven’t read it yet, you can check it out here: https://melrishweddings.com/17-years-of-melrish-weddings-what-this-journey-really-taught-us/. And if you already have, thank you so much for being part of our journey. As a […]
The Generation That Made Weddings Feel Real Again
The generation that grew up documenting life online is now redefining what wedding memories should feel like. For the last 15 years of storytelling weddings, I’ve seen trends come and go. I’ve photographed grand ballroom celebrations, destination weddings, intimate backyard ceremonies, and everything in between. But lately, something feels different. Gen Z couples aren’t chasing […]
Not Your Usual Pre-Wedding Location – No More Gatekeeping!
The Hidden Paradise That Made Dhiren and Megumi’s Dream Pre-Wedding Shoot Unforgettable Sometimes the Best Places Are the Ones You Least Expect Every couple dreams of a pre-wedding shoot that feels natural. Not a day spent posing for the camera. Not a place crowded with tourists. But a chance to slow down, enjoy each other’s […]
17 Years of Melrish Weddings: What This Journey Really Taught Us
Last week, we celebrated 17 years of Melrish Weddings. Sometimes I say it out loud just to let it sink in. Seventeen years of wedding storytelling. Seventeen years of early call times, late-night edits, emotional vows, nervous grooms, teary fathers, and dance floors that went on longer than expected. It all started with our very […]
A Wedding That Reminded Us Why We Do This
An Antique wedding story about connection, not performance. We recently flew to Antique to document a wedding and honestly, it became an eye-opener for us. Here in the Philippines, weddings lately feel like they’re being shaped by social media. The poses. The TikTok dances. The grand entrances. Everything curated to look good on screen. Sometimes, […]
It’s a Connection Beyond the Contract
More Than a Booking: Ken & Lianne’s God-Written Wedding Some couples choose their storytellers by price.Others choose by heart and connection. Ken and Lianne chose us because something quietly spoke to them and from that moment, everything just felt right. The Album That Stopped Them At the Toast Wedding Fair, one album on our booth […]
Groom’s Cry Period: And We Loved Every Second of It
Some weddings are loud. Some are extravagant.Kim and Jas’ wedding? It was unexpectedly raw, surprisingly emotional, and unforgettable. We met them during the Toast Wedding Fair in February 2025, and from day one, we knew their story would be special—simple yet packed with soul-stirring moments.. We met them during the Toast Wedding Fair last February […]
Faceless Wedding Posts Are Taking Over 2025—Here’s Why Couples Love It.
Filipino couples are skipping faces in 2025 weddings. What secret meaning hides behind this quiet trend? The New Wedding Trend: Faceless Yet Full of Emotion In 2025, more Filipino couples are quietly shifting how they share their wedding stories online.You’ve probably noticed it too, beautiful photos filled with details, gestures, and emotions… but no faces. […]