A very Filipino Wedding

Last night was J and G's very Filipino wedding. Contrary to the usual weddings i've attended, this one has negated any traditional misconception of a boring wedding: It was definitely anything but boring!!

The whole ceremony, dinner celebration and setting reflected the couple's personalities. The AVP by Teddy Salido and pre-engagement shoot by Mike Sia painted a traditional courtship and engagement, and it was a refreshing surprise and break from the usual pre-nups we witness.

It was cheezy, yes, but in a very Filipino way!

The celebration was heartwarming yet crazy funny too. It was formal, but the couple was so wacky, the parents and relatives were hip, it was even cool!

Of course, the couple was as radiant as the first sunshine,



the beautiful bride was simply beautiful



and the place was just right.

As it was Independence Day, the couple decided for a Filipiniana inspired wedding. Most of us dressed the part,












And played the part of the classic Filipina and Filipino. The wedding party went through the traditional cutting of the cake, kissing and letting go of the doves, first gala dance of the couple with gifts from guests



And for the first time in a really long time, I am proud to be Filipino.

With the rich culture that we have, vast natural resources and a community of happy, optimistic, and magnanimous people, we can all be proud that we are.

Thanks J and G, for making us part of your first celebration as a couple, and we wish you continued blessings, a hundred years of happiness, tradition, laughter and a true love aptly reflected by your AVP Harana.

And thank you for the very Filipino wedding, yours was indeed a wedding that the whole nation celebrated with.

Cheers!!


*pictures by DJVillamor (thanks D!!)