Wedding : Pre-Nuptial Photos

First of all, let me say thank you to pinoygraphers@sg for their kindness, generosity and talents that they shared with both of us during the shoot. They were all very artistic - walang tapon! Initially, I thought of keeping the pictures until the wedding (for the surprise factor!) but later realized that the people behind the shoot deserved all the recognitions for doing a superb job!

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Our group pic after the shoot
(From left Jowena, China, Erik, Myelf, She, Lesley and Erik)

Photographers : See details below
Location : Merlion, Esplanade and Fort Canning Park
Date : Sep 13, 2008

Here's their individual take on the shoot...

By Eman Patricio

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emanpatricio/page5/

By Lesley Magno
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yyelsel_ann/page5/

By Erik Estrada

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eestrada/page7/

By China Lolingco-Laurente
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chinalolingcolaurente/page2/

By Jowena Chua
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilovegreentea/page5/

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Note : This was an early shoot - 6 am because they wanted to have the sunrise but unfortunately it was rain showers that welcome us. Yay! Good thing Singapore has three seasons in a day and enough to say that it's a sign of more blessings to us to the people who helped us during the shoot. Many thanks again to Jowena, China, Erik, Lesley & Eman!

Wedding : Intramuros Map

1. Fort Santiago / Homenajen
2. Plaza Moriones
3. Aduana
4. Puerta de Isabel II
5. Postigo del Palacio
6. Plaza de Roma
7. Ayutamiento
8. Manila Cathedral
9. Plaza Sto. Tomas
10. Plaza San Ignacio
11. Baluarte Plano Luneta de Sta. Isabel
12. Pook Alitaptap
13. Clamshell I (Old Ateneo)
14. Clamshell II
15. Plazuela de Sta. Isabel
16. Bahay Tsinoy / Kaisa Heritage Ctr
17. Puerta de Sta. Lucia
18. ECJ Bldg.
19. Plaza San Luis / Casa Manila /Hotel Intramuros
20. San Agustin Church
21. Sta. Lucia Gardens
22. Cuartel de Sta. Lucia (PC Barracks)
23. Reducto San Pedro
24. Baluartillo de San Jose
25. Light & Sound Museum
26. NCCA Auditorium and Gallery
27. Baluarte de San Diego and Gardens
28. Baluarte de San Gabriel
29. Puerta del Parian
30. Revelin del Parian
31. Baluarte de Dilao
32. Revelin de Recoletos
33. Baluarte de San Andres
34. Galeria de los Presidentes

Wedding : Liturgical Entourage

Officiating Priest
Rev. Fr. Patrick Villasanta, SDB

First Reading
Ms. Divine Grace Belen

Responsorial Psalm
Ms. Abigail Arungayan

Prayers of the Faithful
Mr. Ronaldo Malabanan


Offertory

Candles
Pathrick Matthew Alegre
Joshua Miguel Dela Cruz

Flowers
Mariz Reniedo
Marjorie Reniedo

Fruits
Nicole Aragon
Kia Layca Aragon

Gifts
Mr. & Mrs Jason & Romina Haw

Cruets
Mrs. Leonida Reniedo

Ciborium
Ms. Pilar Raymundo

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Wedding : Bridal Entourage

Our list of of entourage. They consists of my siblings, our friends, nephews and nieces. We thank everyone in advance for joining us to this celebration.

Bestman

Engr. Marc Philip Dativo

Jose Mari Dela Cruz

Matron of Honors

Maria Theresa Dela Cruz - Alegre

Maria Isabel Dela Cruz - Borja

Groomsman

Mark Dela Cruz

Bridesmaid

Maria Ana Rufina Dela Cruz

Secondary Sponsors

To light our path

Engr. Hans Tadina

Raquel Dionisio

To Clothe us one

Ronald Noel

Joy Catherine Ocampo - Ramos

To bind us together

Engr. Robert Camangon

Arlene Lazarte

To carry our symbol of love

Carlos Gabriel Alegre

To carry our symbol of faith

Francis Justin Alegre

To carry our symbol of Treasure

Julian Marcus Dela Cruz

To shower our aisle with flowers

Frances Mikaela Borja

Sophia Aliya Rica Ramos

Reese Hannah Montenegro

Shania Alyssa Marie Alegre

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Wedding : Primary Sponsors

Next to our parents, our ninongs and ninangs are the people we look up to. They have been instrumental to us through the years. We will surely continue to treasure all the values and inspirations you shared us. Thank you in advance for allowing us to celebrate our wedding with you all.

Ninongs

• Mr. Carlito Dela Cruz
• Engr. Mariano Tan
• Mr. Elmer Belen
• Mr. Rodel Grefalda
• Mr. Arnulfo Reniedo
• Mr. Roberto Raymundo
• Mr. Roberto Bombasi
• Mr. David Calimoso
• Engr. Noel Dela Cruz
• Mr. Edward Michael Tandog
• Engr. Alain Alexander Mateo
• Engr. Arvin De Vela

Ninangs

• Ms. Maribeth Zamora
• Mrs. Richelda Grefalda
• Mrs. Nelia Quitiviz
• Mrs. Baby Marilyn Rivera
• Mrs. Perceveranda Santiago
• Mrs. Normita Masukat
• Mrs. Pinky Palima
• Ms. Inson Belen
• Mrs. Antonia Raymundo
• Mrs. Christina Reyes
• Mrs. Ely Aragon
• Ms. Corazon Raymundo

Attire : Black Coat and Tie or Tuxedo for the Ninongs and Long Gown in Redwine or Ivory or Off white for the Ninangs.

Wedding : Theme & Motiff

Theme : VICTORIAN - LACE & ROSES

The perfect theme for a most romantic evening, very formal and elegant is a Victorian Theme Wedding. Flowers prevail and the entire reception venue is almost filled with beautiful roses. Dried roses are scented with your favorite oil fragrance and placed on guests’ tables to fill the air with love and mystery. Votive candles adorn the tables. Color choices are ivory, white, pink, champagne, gold, rose and green. Invitations are adorned with ostrich feathers and envelopes are slipped with dried scented roses. The bride will look perfect in an ivory wedding dress in lace. Full skirts for the bridesmaids dresses. Groom will look elegant and formal in a Victorian Tux. Favors for guests are choices of scented potpourri in lace sachets, lace fans, or chocolate truffles. A string quartet to play during the ceremony and reception. Invitations are formal and printed on smooth, medium weight pure white or ivory paper.

Colour Motif : Redwine & Gold Yellow

Oh yes! I am huge RED fanatic! For me red means life and vitality - colour of passion too! Kaya nga siguro lagi akong hyper :) To be in tune with the merry season, I decided to have GOLD - Joke! I want gold because it symbolizes wealth and also the symbol of of good health. They also say that people who favor gold are optimistic. These rich colour spell luxury and formality. Best for evening affairs, best for my theme too! So be warned, expect to see a lot of red and gold on our big day :)

Wedding : Church & Reception

San Agustin Church
Shrine of Our Lady of Immculate Conception Parish
General Luna corner Real Street, Intramuros, Manila
+632 5274052/+632 5272746

Notes : This is my one and only preferred wedding church. We have been together for so many years now but only started planning the wedding last May 2008. It was such a great blessing when my sister told us that our desired date and time is still open at San Agustin Church. This church is a popular venue for weddings and yet in spite of approximately six months preparations we were able to book it! What a great way to start my preps! Surely this is the church meant for us.

Clamshell Tent 2

Intramuros, Manila

+632 5242513

Notes : Since both of us are overseas, my sis is in-charge of all the legwork. I am thankful to her that having two children and a regular job, she is still willing to help us. Our priority is to find a reception nearest to San Agustin Church. Clamshell is just few steps away from the church and it is BIG - approximately 888 square meters. I know that with proper styling this tent will transform into a fantastic venue.

Please Save the Date!

Our do-it-yourself "Save the Date!"

Oh yes, this is it! We decided to make our "Save the Date" after we booked the church (many thanks to my sis bey for doing so).

Thanks to Sherwin for the doing the photoshop and picture of course!

My contribution, to distribute the "Save the Date" to our family, loved ones & friends. Since we are overseas, email is the best way to spread the good news!

Please join us as we celebrate our union on 16th of December 2008!

Cheers!

This is a test blog...

this is only a test...

I am trying my best to organize my thoughts but my mind is very occupied with my "big day" which is happening in less than 3 months - Dec 16, 2008!

Hope you're all doing well!