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8 Years Ago

On the eve of January 14, I couldn't sleep.  It wasn't because I was having second thoughts.  I was too excited to fall asleep.

Our wedding was going to take place at 3:30PM.  This was the culmination of a year-long preparation.  I remember people coming in at 10AM to prepare everything.  I don't remember eating lunch.

I told myself I wouldn't cry as I walked down the aisle.  But, I was crying till it was time for the sermon.  Both Vic and I were crying.  I remember laughing at ourselves because we couldn't stop crying.

After having our pictures taken at the pool-side, I remember having this urge to pee.   Three people held up my gown as I relieved myself.  It was so embarrassing.  I couldn't even close the door because of the volume of the skirt.  But there was no other way.  Thankfully, these were people I grew up with.

I am forever thankful to the following who made our wedding day memorable and worry-free:

  • The staff of The National Shrine of the Sacred Heart
  • Mandarin Oriental
  • Dino Lara and Jason Magbanua for our photo and video coverage
  • Jody Liwanag for the event coordination
  • Jun Hen for the event styling
  • My choir, the Ateneo Chamber Singers
  • Prady for my hair and make-up
  • Nono Palmos for the wedding gown and the entourage dresses
  • Penk Ching for the cake
I'd recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. 

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Today, we share this special day with our three children.  Tonight, will be just for us as we share a meal at the place where we celebrated our first anniversary as a couple.

Anniversaries are for remembering how far we've gone, for celebrating God's blessings and for surpassing the trials that made us stronger.

Cheers to us!


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