Life’s Lessons

Two weeks after our Ilocos-Baguio-Manila trip, we flew back to Manila (I am referring here as the country’s capital) to attend Ace’ childhood friend/elementary and HS schoolmate’s wedding. The groom is Ace’ Best Man during our wedding. Upon receiving the save-the-date text message from Ace’ friend, we were beyond excited to witness his good old friend tie the knot with a childhood friend and neighbor back in their hometown.

Ace had the time of his life taking photos with the pre-loved 28-135mm that I bought from an online friend. Here’s some of the photos he took using our Canon 400D.

The Groom with his men the stunning Bride with her girls The ceremony was held at Parish of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Quezon Citymost awaited bridal march. I’ve been to weddings so many times and seeing the bride walk down the aisle makes me teary-eyed. “Hug each other” said the priest after the bride broke to tears while exchanging vows and putting on the ring to the groom’s finger that made almost everybody in tears. the newly weds Mr. and Mrs. Kristoffer Lumingkit. Lovely couple! the newlyweds with their parents wacky shot of newlyweds with groom’s HS batchmates Ace with HS batchmates I told Ace to take a photo of the purple sandals. I want one!!! Luigi found her Princess!!!! Yay! Reception was held in a secluded Blue Gardens in Quezon City sumptuous food was served by Eloquente Catering Servicesawww….sweet!!! Group hug! Finally, I’m in the photo!!! Ace with his Best Manthe only photo of me and Ace together…LOL

It was a beautiful and intimate wedding witnessed by close friends and relatives. I and Ace are so thankful we were invited to celebrate with the couple on their special day.

Apart from attending the wedding, we were able to spend time with Kikit’s family (his only sister, Mom, and other relatives) because we spent the night in their rented townhouse while the couple spent their first night in the hotel. We capped the night eating leftovers from the wedding and catching up with each other.

Another wedding to attend to in the coming weeks. I’m excited because it will be a close friend’s wedding.

Seven years ago, I received a 6-page letter from the mail (yes, snail mail!) from this friend recounting how she and her boyfriend – now soon-to-be hubby – met and ended in a relationship after months. It was an unusual incident and I never thought that encounters like it would end up in an intimate relationship and remained strong despite their distance. My friend was studying medicine in Cebu that time and the guy is working in an international vessel. Now they are set to exchange vow late this month and I am so excited and happy for them.

Weeks ago, I got a word from her that guests will be wearing semi-formal attire. I’m saved from renting a gown and Ace won’t be worrying about renting a Barong or a suit and dig on the ties that was stashed in one of the boxes of old clothes. For Ace, polo and slacks will do and a short dress for me. Hope I could still fit in my dress.

A friend will exchange vows with her long time boyfriend come December and until now she hasn’t made up her mind who will make her wedding dress. I know the dilemma. Been there before…especially if one is on a tight budget that even if she wanted to have the best wedding gown, she has no money to splurge on it. When it was my time, I didn’t bought the gown. I just rented it for the occasion but the gown was intentionally made for me…according to my measurement. I remember hopping from one wedding gallery to another but I couldn’t find a gown that fits me well. I am petite and small-framed. So it’s hard for me to find one among the wedding dresses that are available in wedding coutures in town.

My friend might try to look at Jessica Iverson couture’s beautiful creations. She has collection of wedding dresses, evening dresses, and maternity dresses! My, those collections are so beautiful that I wish I could wear one just for photo shoot. We didn’t have the luxury of time to have a decent photo shoot after the wedding before so it’s one of my frustrations until this time that I really wanted to hire a photographer to take portraits of me and Ace in wedding outfits. Will this gown look beautiful on me? It’s so nice that I feel I will be gorgeous in it. Wish I can have it!LOL