Most of the Incorporators of Okasyon et al. have known each other for several years already. Individually, they have been known among their relatives and own groups of friends as planners of activities. They have organized and conducted all sorts of events for the family, school, organizations, and even at work. In August 2004, these eight women together formed a group called ?Of Hearts and Sabers?, where they could share and maximize individual talents and skills in coordinating weddings, especially military weddings ? military being a common denominator in their lives. The name later on evolved to Okasyon et al., and expanded the range of events they could cater to. A Filipino events