Sealed with a KISS... And We're DONE!

Let me start by saying, I'll be writing this in my normal speaking ways - tagalog na minsan may english, so as to be as natural as possible to tell the story. :)

Okay, game na.

I started my day, by waking up at 3:30 am - yes! Ganun kaaga ang gising ng isang morning bride. I was never a morning person, and I have always disliked activities na super aga, but this particular activity was something I looked forward to kaya kiber na sa pag-ayaw ko ng paggising ng maaga. Plus, I actually did not have any sleep at all - di talaga ko nakatulog... Kabado ba or excited? Haha.

Anyways, right after waking up, I tried to eat a few spoonfuls of rice para di ako magutom during the preps and ceremony. Then just as I was taking my shower, my phone started ringing - napressure tuloy ako matapos agad 'cause I think it was already 4:00 am that time, and my schedule says na I should be starting my HMU. After finishing my shower, I went to answer my phone, and it was Ms. Jeanne (HMUA) who was calling kasi nasa harap na sila ng bahay namin. And true, paglabas ko andun na sila at the same time Manny & April was already there also - earliest sa suppliers namin! :)

Upon arrival nila, they went ahead to do their parts. Ms. Jeanne and I headed to my parent's room where we set up the HMU area, and then I just handed MAP all the accessories and details so they could take photos na. Ayun, start na ng busy day. Haha.

Around 4:30, wala pa din si KTG and they called to say na naligaw daw sila. :( So they came a bit late na than planned. But kahit na-late sila they were able to stay on top of things, and immediately introduced me to Sara, who became my bridal assistant that day.

Everything happened in a blur talaga. One moment, I was having my make up done, the next I was already changing to my gown na. Parang di na ko nakakain and pinilit ko nalang umihi para di ako maihi sa Church. Hahaha.

Our main PV, CGM, came in around 8am ata since they came from Island Cove pa to shoot Ron's preps naman. Well, working with their main photog was irritating at some point. No offense, but the way he treats people is very rude. Akala ko nung una ako lang nakapansin, until my mom, and Ms. Jeanne mentioned it as well. Anyways, that's going to be on another blog.

Ron's preps
Photo credits: CGM Studios

Back to the story.

After all the preparation chaos was done, we went to the Church na. I must say I was very calm and collected that time. As in I was on a high na wala ko worries or any apprehensions about the day. Ang saya lang ng feeling. While waiting sa bridal car, I saw everyone one by one as they were coming. Lalong nakakaexcite kasi ito na yun talaga! :)

When it was time for me to get out of the car, dun ko bigla naramdaman ung kaba ko. Especially the time I could here the sound of the entourage's march. Haha. I thought to myself, how do I react sweetly when the door opens? Kasi I did not want to cry, although I know naman right from the start ng preps na crying during the bridal march was something inevitable for me. Hehe.

And then I heard my bridal march song. Ayun na nga. The door opened. I was standing there seeing all these people... di ko pa makita si Ron noon because of the lights. I tell you, right that moment when the doors opened, I felt like I became deaf. Hahaha. I did not hear any sounds, not even the beating of my own heart. Everything just happened. I started to walk down the aisle, and started to tear up. Wala na ung mga hiya moments ko na baka panget ako umiyak and it will be caught on photos. Haha. I cried most when I saw my parents, and when I saw Ron crying din. We calmed down lang noong nasa altar na kami pareho.

And yes, Ron uttered the funniest line that time. "Sobrang iyak ako, sabog pati uhog ko!" Hahahaha. Laugh trip talaga. :P

So ayun, the ceremony went on. The only feeling I felt was it was sobrang init! Talk about wearing layers of fabric tapos wala electric fan - I thought for a second that I would faint. Buti nalang my MOH came to fix my veil and train kaya nasabi ko na ang init init. The Church was not airconditioned and it was around 9 in the morning. Ayun, may electric fan sila na inallot for us, pero di din nakatutok since baka mamatay ang mga candles.

Anyways, the ceremony went on smoothly. And we were finally MARRIED! Woot woot! :))

Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

Going to the reception, nakaramdam ako ng kaunting gutom. Good thing I had animal crackers sa pouch ko so I snacked on it, while Ron did not even had a bite. So I assumed hindi sya gutom and marami sya kinain nung breakfast.

At the reception, we had our post nups with MAP, kasi nawawala si CGM. Good thing talaga that we had back up photogs kasi if not for MAP we won't have some of the photos that we have now. After the post nups, we went ahead na to the banquet na. Ang dami namin guests - well, what should I expect with a 200-guest list diba. The reception was a blast. Ang saya lang, kahit na parang roller coaster ang emotions ko. Hahaha. One moment you'll find me laughing, and the other naman I was tearing up. The best part for me was the speeches, kasi wala nagspeech ng maayos except for my brother and cousin. Hahaha. Lahat ata ng naka-assign magspeech eh nakarating sa stage only to change their minds on giving one kasi naiiyak na sila, tapos naiyak nalang din ako. Haha. And who could forget the Father-Daughter dance that I shared with my Papa...wait, let me re-phrase that "Father dance - Daughter cry". Hahaha. "#Emotional" talaga ang day na ito. :)

Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

We also had games during the reception: single games for male and female guests, and couples game naman for those na either married na or getting married palang. It was so much fun, and we're glad they enjoyed it too.

Shoe Game for our single male guests
Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

Saftey pin game naman for our single female guests
Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

Our "Him" in our Couple's game
Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

Our "Her" in our Couple's game
Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

Our emcee, Babsie Morabe, giving us a taste of our own couple's game
Photo credits: Manny & April Photography

When it was all done, and guests had left, that's when we both realized na hindi kami nakakain. Dishes were served in our table pero wala kami nagalaw dun - I think in my case, I was only able to take a small bite of the baked salmon. Kaya when we got home, at  around 3pm, eh para kaming patay gutom kung kumain. Hahaha! Imagine a no sleep, no meal bride and peg ko kaya ipagpatawad na para kong construction worker kung kumain after the reception. :P

The day was not yet over after that. My parents arranged an after-party sa village namin for our other relatives na di naivite sa main reception. This went on until 10pm ata or so. During this reception, bangag nalang ata ako cause I honestly can't remember a thing that happened. Sorry po, wala talaga kong tulog kahapon. Ayun, after showering, I gave Ron all the gift money we had, and he started to list them all, while I started to fall asleep na pala. Hahaha. When I woke up this morning, I saw his list (accountant talaga si Ron, everything was detailed and noted) at natapos talaga nya. Good job kay hubby! :)

We also received some gifts and kahit wala pa kami bahay sa ngayon, I am excited sa mga gifts nila kasi we won't be needing to buy anything na. Complete na agad ang mga necessities like pans, plates, cups, rice cookers, iron, etc. :)

So so sorry for a very long kwento. It's just that one day, I will look back and I want to read this for me to remember everything that happened in this most special day - Our Wedding Day! :)

PS: Here is our On-Site Video by CGM Studios. Enjoy! :)

Still on a wedding high,

Canonical Interview Passed!

I woke up today with a hint of nervousness, as I did not know how these things go. Adding to that was the idea of what happened to other couples during their interview - which, to some, ended up embarassing (according to their blogs). So, with all courage, we headed to the Church and even arrive 30 minutes earlier than scheduled!

To my surprise, Ron was interviewed first. According to most blogs I have read, it is usully the ladies that go first so this set my nerves back in action. :| Ron's interview lasted for about an hour, and I was even able to steal a picture of him during his interview...

Excuse the crappy photo.. :|

When Ron was done, I immediately proceeded to my hour-long interview. To my surprise, it wasn't at all scary! Hahaha! I mean the questions were pretty much basic and decent - decent in its sense that no racy questions were asked. Questions regarding our relationship as a couple and questions such as my stand with my religion were asked.

The most memorable question to me was, "Why are you planning on having a Church wedding, when you could opt for a Civil wedding which was practical?" I know it sounds very basic, and let me say that I prepared an answer for this, but somehow it became very difficult to answer at that point. It was not because my answer did not sound right, but because I was not sure that it was still the reason.

This was my 'prepared' answer: Simply because it was how I was raised and made to believe by family and by my religion. That Church wedding is more acceptable in the eyes of my family, friends, and specially in the eyes of God.

Sounds just right, huh?

But during my interview, I suddenly realized that there was something more. Aside from the beliefs to which I was raised, I wanted this Church wedding for one reason - to thank the Lord for giving me this Man, whom I vow before him, my family and friends to love and cherish forever. Because once upon a time (more like a lot of times), I prayed with all my heart that he would give me one good-hearted Man. :)

Sounds cheesy? I know! Haha! But it was just the most honest answer I could give to him - so I did hope it was good enough.

Also, during the interview, there were a lot of advice being thrown here and there about relationships and marriage. :) And same as Ron's, mine lasted for about an hour as well.

Just like a couple of students passing their exams, we left the Church feeling excited and just plain happy! :))

Next stop are the Pre-Cana Seminars sarting this Sunday.

Blessed,

Last Birthday as a SINGLE Woman

Okay.. So today is no ordinary day aside from the fact that it's my birthday! :) 26th to be exact.

Woke up today to the greetings of my parents to which started this whole emotional day.

We all know for a fact that this will be my last birthday as a single woman, but boy I did not expect it to be emotional at all! I have to say, I have my Papa to blame for this.

He started off by greeting me a happy birthday (with me still fresh from a good night's sleep). Then the next lines, well let's just say it hit a very soft spot in me. These were his actual words, "Ang bilis. 26 ka na ngayon. Parang kelan lang baby ka pa, kelan ka lang nagaaral lumakad... tapos ngayon ikakasal ka na. Susunod, apo naman ang aalagaan namin, sasabihin nya, Lolo may pagkain ba kayo dyan? Wala pa niluluto si Mommy!" A tear fell from my eye then bursted into laughs after hearing the last line. Haha!

Side story is that my Papa cooks very well. And I have always enjoyed him cooking for us that I don't bother sometimes to cook for the family when he's around. :P

Then, just before lunch, Ron came with a bouquet of red roses and chocolates to greet me a happy birthday. It was a surprise cause I wasn't expecting anything from him since (1) He just got home last night from his India trip, and (2) we've been saving so much for the wedding that we don't spend much on little things anymore. But it's true that the little things count the most. :)

Well there.. The two most important men in my life making a mark on this special day. Next time, it'll be the wedding day! :)

Happiest Birthday Girl,