A few weeks ago, I made my way back to Manila to attend a very special event – my friend Irish’s wedding. I met knew of Irish back in elementary school when we used to go to the same tutor but never really talked, and like what our friends tease her about: her medals in ice skating that was announced over our school’s PA system. It was only then in second year high school that we became friends. We were seat mates, sitting on the very front of the class, haha! We’d use to doodle on our books, leave messages, ogle at Candy Cuties – the whole nine yards of typical high school girlhood! She was actually the reason I got into the good side of our other kabarkadas as we weren’t in the same circle back in freshman year.
“Trumpets” became a legit group one random PE class and we’ve been together ever since. Her car and her home became our unofficial transpo and venue for get togethers. She was generous as she was sweet – I remember her giving all of us a rose for Valentine’s. 🙂 Through the years, we’ve seen her grow and mature from being “absentminded” to being this killer girl boss. Fortuitously, the “real world” and its harshness did not affect her warmth, it only accentuated it.
The last line couldn’t be more true about this wedding! Everyone agreed that it was just “formality” for the marriage, the partnership, and the love between the couple. They have gone through a lot, worked through a lot, achieved a lot, and will embark on a lot more. Asked if she felt any differently after, Ish laughed and said “parang lang kami nagpa-party!” (it’s just like we threw a party). And party it was! There was just so much good vibes and so much love for the loving couple.
It was such a great day that I happily shared with my sisters – and yes, we were complete!!! But that’s for the next post. For now, enjoy some of the wedding snaps below!
Beautiful, noh? Wedding was held at San Antonio de Padua Church, followed by reception at Pintoresco. 😉 I am honestly inspired to revive my Pinterest boards, hehe! Got any of your own? Any blog links to share? Let me know below!
I haven't attended a wedding that I'm already aware of! Haha lahat ng dati kng napuntahang weddings, bata pa ko, since mga tita, tito ko pa. Haha yung mga pinsan ko kasi, hindi nagpapakasal, kaya wala ako naattendan na wedding pa, kahit dami ko ng pinsan na nag-asawa haha
Hoping next year I'll be able to attend a wedding! My friend and his boyfriend are already planning for it yey 🙂 I wonder how it would feel to see your best friend walk down the aisle and about to start another chapter of their lives. 🙂
I agree to the quote you mentioned above! I also hope that if it's my turn to get married, people will also else it's just like we're having a party. Hehe
It's actually not important how big the wedding is, as long as you celebrate it with the people you love 🙂
Super agree with your last line! As long as you are surrounded by people you love and who love you and will be there to support and be happy for your marriage – it doesn't matter how big or small your guest list is. It feels super surreal especially if you've known them forever! Like omg, is this really happening!??! Hahaha 🙂 And super nakakaiyak. Or maybe I'm just super cheesy, hehe