2018 finished early for me in terms of shooting. I had planned a month-long vacation with the family that would have us spend the holidays abroad for the first time. Today’s feature of the wedding of Marian and Mik was my last wedding of 2018, and ‘saving the best for last’ would not have become popular if it was not true. I flew to one of my most favorite places to shoot these two wonderful people and also meet their equally lovely families and friends – quite a few I actually know. I love shooting in Pedro Calungsod chapel (aside from the fact that it’s nice and bright, SM seaside is also just behind it, and that means we get buy milktea refreshments while working) and as a bonus, their reception was held in a beautiful house that overlooked the entire city of Cebu. Thanks to Marian and Mik for allowing us to shoot your beautiful wedding and in allowing to have me to have one of the most beautiful send-offs. Enjoy the photos.

Red, an emotionally intense color that can mean different things. It can mean strength, power and determination. But it can also mean passion, desire and love. In the Chinese culture, red is a national color that represents beauty, happiness and vitality. And red is all that I saw in Nathaline and Winston during their wonderful wedding. These two were filled with happiness, overflowing with beauty and burning with passion. It is quite noticeable how much these two loved each other. And on this special day, Nathalie and Winston said “yes” to each other in the presence of God, family and friends and we are so fortunate to witness and document it. Enjoy the beautiful and passionate pictures of these two. _________________________ Suppliers: Photo: Oly Ruiz Make-up: Albert Kurniawan Grooming: The Spoiled Groom Coordination: Jenny Lim Flowers and Styling: Nikki Chatto Video: Notion in Motion | Rupert Nicolas Reception: East Ocean Palac

I love Jj and Franz. From the first time I met them at the office up to their pre-wedding shoot (see it here), everything was nice and easy and yet intensely pretty as well. For their wedding, nothing less was expected. And we need to say anything because today, you will not have to take our words for it. Today we feature the beautiful photos of Jj and Franz’s wedding. We just love how everything has come together from the location and set-up of their rooms in Okada, and their ceremony in Magallanes church, including all the people that took part in the celebration – it was nothing but love and laughter. Enjoy the photos. ___________ Suppliers: Photo: Oly Ruiz Make-up: Effie Go Inigo Video: Project Mayo 7 Coordination: The Knot Events Wedding Gown: Steph Tan Couture Flowers and Styling: Jacqs Floral Emcee: Eva Marie Poon Reception: East Ocean Ph

As ‘back to square one’ as our situation seems to be, I can’t help but feel a little more hopeful this year compared to the lockdown last year. Aside from the fact that vaccines are already on the rollout, I have witnessed how people bounced back to celebrate as the restrictions were gradually lifted towards the end of 2020. With all the uncertainties before, no one knew how weddings will happen or when they will happen. But they did. There were a lot of adjustments at first but everyone played their parts. Because of this, weddings like today’s feature of Meryll and Rowel’s happened as scheduled and in beautiful fashion. It feels good to relive these photos. Not only are they stunning stories of love and perseverance but they are also a symbol of hope and a window to a time of triumph. May this inspire all of us today, keep us motivated, and make us continue to share love around us. ___________ Suppliers: Photo: Oly Ruiz Makeup: Anthea Bueno Hair: Jay Aquino Grooming: The Spoiled Groom All Gowns and Suits: Boy Kastner Planning: Weddings By Tv Video: Buen Films