It’s impossible to tell the story of Karl and Cheryl’s wedding without saying how much it meant to us to be there. See, back in 2007-2008 when Jeff and I were just starting out, we bought our first DSLRS and lenses from this little camera shop in Greenhills. We were still so young then and could only swing for the barest of equipment. Each purchase meant using most of whatever we had in savings at the time, so we remember each of them well. Last year, without knowing us personally and this story, Cheryl, the daughter of the family that owns that same shop, booked us for her wedding.
It’s been six years of shooting weddings for us now, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. We’ve covered a lot of beautiful, heartwarming weddings since then, and we remember every single one, but somehow this was a little bit more special. I felt like I could tell the scared 24 year old version of me, who was on the verge of pursuing something so uncertain, that everything is going to be just fine.
Karl proposed with a flashmob at Eastwood last year, and just watching the video again tonight tugs at my heart something fantastic. These two are lovely together. They exchanged vows at a charming garden ceremony at Antonio’s earlier this year, and we were thrilled to be there. There was love and joy all around, and of course, Cheryl’s dad’s crying made me cry, too. It’s almost always the dads that make me cry.
Karl and Cheryl, thank you for the trust, your endless warmth, for still being the source of our regular instant film fix after all these years, and your wonderful spinach dip. Hahaha. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness. ♥
Ceremony and reception: Antonio’s, Tagaytay | Hair and makeup: Jo Chan | Entourage flowers: Jacq Wong of Jacqs Floral Design Studio | Event styling: Jacq Wong and Jamie Espadilla | Video: Mayad Studios | Coordinator: Christine Ong-Te Events
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