Official wedding photos

As posted in the website of our official photographer- K Photography Manila.

http://www.kphotographymanila.com/1/post/2013/12/destination-wedding-carlo-karene.html

Chalkboard Art

Some Diy stuffs I never thought I'd pull off that easy. Seriously, this is the part I enjoyed the most. It's just like going back to high school where I was the secretary every school year (except when I became a muse on second year!), and my hands would always ache from writing too much on chalkboard. I could do this for a living!

The grab a treat frame didn't made it to the cut.

My labor of love.

Same-day Edit Wedding Video

Carlo and Karr's best day ever.

The video says it all. Best day ever.

Thank You!

Thank you so much to everyone who took time to celebrate our wedding day with us. Thank you to our families and friends for all the love and support. To our entourage and godparents, you all know you are all special to us. To our two lovely moms for being so patient and supportive since day 1. To Papa Jesus for guiding us to the right path of marriage, for giving us the best weather on our wedding day, and for showering us with abundant blessings always.

Indeed it is the best day ever and we can't thank you all enough.

Our Godparents

The Ninangs

The groom's mom's best friend, Ms. Malou Palmos is a big part of the groom's family. She gives advices like a pro and has always been an epitome of grace and strength that is admired by all.

Ms. Remedios Libunao is also one of the groom's mom's closest friends. Known for her friendly and welcoming nature, she has always been there for the groom's family. Ninang Remy is a doting Lola to her only grandchild, Ali.

Ms. Paz Ty is a close friend of the family and is a regular visitor in the groom's San Juan home no matter how busy her work life can get.

Ms. Aida Ednalaga is the bride's mom's best friend. She is based in Australia and booked her plane ticket right away when she was told that she is going to be our ninang for the wedding. How sweet is that?

Ms. Catalina Pastrano is the groom's aunt based in the US. Ninang Lina could easily light up a room with her friendly demeanor and great PR skill.

Ms. Corazon Carrasco is a very good friend of the groom's mom, growing up in the same neighborhood in San Juan. She is now based in the US with her family.

The Ninongs

Mr. Mario Malong is a retired US Navy and is now close to building his dream house in Tagaytay. Ninong Mario is the cousin of the groom's mom.

Mr. Nelson Mendoza is the husband of the bride's mom's cousin. A favorite among his nieces and nephews because of his welcoming and friendly nature.

Mr. Wilson Olaguera is the bride's brother-in-law. The reason behind getting him as a Ninong is because both the bride and groom looks up to him as someone who could bring them closer to God, without mentioning how he can set a perfect example of how marriage should be like.

Mr. Antonio Jimenez is the groom's uncle who is now based in the US. Ninong Jie also happened to be the groom's Ninong at baptism. Sadly he is unable to go home for the wedding but his love and presence is felt nonetheless.

Ninong Rudy 

Mr. Rodolfo is a lawyer by profession and is the the husband of the groom's mom's cousin. The groom has fond memories growing up visiting their house and swimming in their pool with the rest of his cousins.

When you are in Tagaytay...

Eat bulalo.

Entourage- Ladies and Gents

Maids of Honor

Joy is the sister and business partner of the bride. A professional fitness trainer, cheerleader, singer, baker, the list of the things she can do can go on all day. She's a dreamer who dreams big.

The other sister who sadly can't make it to the wedding. Anne is a physician based in New York. Both she and the bride share the same passion in prettifying themselves. 

Best Man

Victor Arnold or Bon is the groom's cousin. He is a doting father to two lovely girls.

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Berna is the bride's friend from college. She is also the most dedicated mom to one of the flower girls, Lucille.  

James is the brother of the bride who holds an international driver's license and the official driver of the family (sorry i can't help it haha).

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Rachelle is the bride's cousin who recently discovered her passion for baking and is now so stressed out from all the orders she is getting.

Alvin is the groom's cousin and is the favorite tito among all his nieces and nephews.

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Khriz is the bride's friend way back UST days. Half her time is spent in Baler and the other half is spent dreaming she is in Baler.

Neil is the bride's youngest brother who was born and raised by his sisters with enough "class" he could easily blend with Manila's high society. He spends most of his time either at work or locked up on his bedroom laughing alone.

Bridesmaid

Sandy is an ex-colleague of the bride from a company that shall no be named. Sandy loves to take things slow, be it walking or eating. She always take time to stop and smell the flower.

Stephanie is the bride's cousin. She is a dreamer, always knowing what she wants and how to get it.

Sam is the youngest bridesmaid and is the groom's niece. A volleyball player and singer all rolled into one.

Groomsmen

Victor Alexis or Butch is the groom's cousin. He is a dentist by profession with a love-hate relationship with his son Benedict. Love wins nevertheless.

Allan is the groom's cousin who has a natural flair in fixing everything that's broken. Including lives (haha!)

Adam is the cousin of the groom. His passion with cars is so strong that he holds the highest position in a car-related organization.

Bible Holder

Cherry Ann is the groom's only sister and Lookie's ninang. Tagaytay vendors would surely flock at the sight of her in Tagaytay due to her weakness in buying pasalubong. 

Our Save the Date Video

Carlo and Karr's Save the Date from Aisle 1401 on Vimeo.

Entourage - The little ones

Flower girls

Ava Julianna is the only daughter of the bride's eldest sister. She loves pretty dresses and believes she is Princess Sophia the first.

Felicity Annika is the youngest daughter of the groom's cousin and bestman, Bon. Annika is known for her natural flair in modelling and is one of the best student in her school. 



Andrea Bianca is the god daughter of the bride. The newly minted "ate" loves posing for photos and videos and is a celebrity in the making.

Olivia Ysobel is the only daughter of the bride and groom's ex-officemate in Thomson Reuters. Liv is more than just a pretty face. She truly knows what she wants and finds a way to get it, right mommy Pat?

Aliana Simone is the grand daughter of the groom's mom's bestfriend and our godmother, Ninang Remy, who also happened to be the mom of the wife of our previous colleague from Thomson. Ali is a certified lola's girl and the number one choice of her Lola Corrie as the flower girl.

Lucille Bernadette is the daughter of the bride's college friend Berna. Lucille is a charmer with her sweet hugs and kisses.

The coin bearer

Benedict is the son of the groom's cousin, Butch. Lucas looks up to Benedict as his kuya.

 

The ring bearer

Lucas Gabriel, our greatest love.

Wedding Invitation

Because we don't want to cordially invite our guests, here's our non-traditional wedding invitation from Kenneth Uy.

Wedding Menu and Food Tasting

Food will be served in sit down Russian style. No need to queue. Just sit back, wait for the food, and request for refills to your heart's (or in this case- tummy's) content. 
   
SALAD in Ranch sauce

 

Appetizers

Fried Crabstick with Wasabi Mayonnaise Dip

Skewered Shrimp with Ripe Mango

 

Corn Rice

 

PASTA   
Spicy Tuna Pasta

 

MEAT
Herbed Stuffed Chicken
Honey Baby Back Ribs

SEAFOOD 
Baked Salmon

 

VEGETABLE
Cauliflower in Cream

 

SOUP
Pumpkin Soup

 

DESSERT

Chocolate Fondue

Dessert Bar Assortments

 

BOTTOMLESS DALANDAN JUICE

COFFEE/ TEA

 

Want to see more? Check this blog for a first hand guest experience on Balay Indang wedding food.

 

We had our food tasting last July in Balay with my side of the family. Unfortunately, we came in a day where the food served is different from our wedding menu and to top it all, I got all dizzy from the long travel and I can't tolerate eating that day so I had to rely with the rest of the family for feedback on food quality.

 

Everybody is excited to eat after the very looong drive

Bad quality picture, i know:(

Skewered shrimp with ripe mango is included in our wedding appetizer

Spicy Tuna Pasta, also in our wedding menu

Tuna Wasabi, raved by Carlo but didn't made the cut

Herbed Stuffed Chicken, included in the wedding menu

Forgettable veggie omelette dish

Lucas is having pretend tea time with his tita after lunch

Balay Indang was so generous that they refused payment for our lunch even if we are a group of 6 adults during the food tasting.

 

Fast forward to October, Balay Indang is scheduling another food tasting for me and Carlo this November since we didn't get the chance to sample the complete line up in our wedding menu. Will keep you all posted on this.