Carlo and Patricia’s Wedding

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Jeff and I remember Carlo and Patricia’s wedding as the elegant intimate wedding with hundreds of guests. I know that sounds strange, using the word “intimate” for a large wedding, but going through the photos, these were people who genuinely loved them and celebrated with them. So maybe intimate has nothing to do with the number, but with how much you are loved by the people around you, and they just happen to have many who do.

I adore Patricia. I light up every time I see her. She told me about her work while we were in her bridal car outside the church, and she spoke about it with so much passion, I got a wee bit choked up. Here is a strong, capable woman who had a fantastic career in investment banking in New York who came back to Manila to work for Teach for the Philippines. She’s doing great work inspiring teachers to stay and teach for a couple of years in public schools all over the country, instead of seeking employment overseas, helping provide quality education for all. And instead of the usual wedding tokens (that, let’s admit, most people just end up throwing away anyway), she and Carlo decided to donate books to public school libraries.

And her dad might just be my favorite father of the bride to date. The way his three daughters adore him is moving. I remember him being pensive and sitting quietly during bridal preps, as if dealing with the immensity of the day, of him giving his little girl away. But at the church, when he walked her down the aisle, he was nothing but proud and happy for her. If he cried, I’m pretty sure I would have bawled behind the camera.

Carlo and Patricia, you are loved by so many because of the goodness of your hearts. The two of you are perfect together, and I just know you’re going to live a long and happy life filled with laughter, Disney songs, and Christmas carols all year round. Haha. Thank you for sharing this day with us. ♥

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Bridal preps and reception venue: Makati Shangri-La | Church: Santuario de San Antonio | Planner: Chinkie Uy Agregado | Hair by Jay Aquino, make-up by Ixi Castillo | Entourage make-up by Chinky Tanjangco | Entourage flowers and event styling: Nikki Chatto | Lights and sounds: Mariano Tan | Invitations: Ever Engraving | Giveaways: Adarna books | Music: Manila Symphony Orchestra | Soloists: Jenny Tolentino of Hangad, Job Sebastian | Videographer: Notion in Motion

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