Romance is often perceived as an ideal scenario like entering a greenhouse filled with beautiful blooming roses. A rosy life, as they say, when everything in the world seems to smile back in every possible way. Finding the perfect love is somewhat subjective. To most people, the perfection of love is the beauty of two souls finding each other among billions of people in the world. For Eunice and Patrick, it is finding each other, and fighting for a love that only comes once in a lifetime. Circumstances and other challenges besotted the union of this humble and charming couple, and having some things they wished they could didn’t materialize as planned. Relationships are often tested every once in a while, but for these two, their test came early. But despite all these emotional hurdles, the tears during the ceremony felt like waves of comforting drizzle on an overcast day. An assurance of a union surrounded by people who have believed in their love and their story right from the very start. A love worth celebrating, a love worth fighting for. Just like how the lyrics of the song “Love Will Always Win” goes: Fight for love, and the world tries to break us down.. But the world will bend, and the fight will end.. Love will always win.. Eunice and Patrick allow us to learn that not all love stories are surrounded with flawless and smooth-sailing circumstances. But when love is worth the fight, you hold your head up high and […]

I love how weddings vary from one another. Each shows the unique and special personalities of the couple. Some couples prefer to have a pre-wedding that’s entirely different from the theme of their big day, while some want continuity and consistency. Millie and Dom, who did a neon-themed pre-wedding a couple of months ago in Poblacion, Makati (see feature here), wanted to stay true to this theme for their wedding. Every detail, from the decor to the dresses, spoke of their free-spirited personalities. Having their bridesmaids and groomsmen wear black on their wedding day brought out their colorful personalities. There was so much love in the air, so many emotions and so many memories to treasure for Millie and Dom. You might be blinded by the bright neon lights but the real highlight was our blooming bride and our groom beaming with joy on this day. Enjoy! __________ Suppliers: Photo: Paolo Nierves Suit: Orias Studios Band: Funky Brew Coordination: Kiss the Girl Events Video: Sorrelle Isles Film Co. Gown: Boom Sason [shareprints gallery_id=”74425″ gallery_type=”masonry” gallery_position=”pos_center” gallery_width=”width_100″ image_size=”medium” image_padding=”5″ theme=”dark” image_hover=”zoomin” lightbox_type=”slide” comments=”true” sharing=”true”]

If you ask me what two words to describe Whitney and Stephen’s love story, I would say “Potato Chips.” Whitney, who is a fan of potato chips ordered “Krunchy Patatas” from Stephen’s brother, who was the owner of this potato chip business. It just so happened that it was Stephen who handled Whitney’s order. Stephen was immediately smitten and attracted to her. In the long run, as more and more potato chips were consumed, I believe Stephen wanted Whitney to be more than just a regular customer. He wanted her to be a special partner and his future wife. As you scroll through the photos of Whitney and Stephen, may it make each one of you realize how destiny and love works. That your true love can come in different ways and forms — meeting someone in the gym, others can be classmates or officemates or just from randomly getting a cup of coffee. As for these two “Potato Chips” and look how far they’ve come. Enjoy the photos the same way I took them! ______________________________________ Suppliers Photo: Paolo Nierves Video: Treehouse Story Make-up: Cherry Pacheco Gown: Rosa Clara Philippines Suit: Francis Libiran Stylist: Erika Que Host: Max Tiu Coordination: Christine Ong Te Events [shareprints gallery_id=”88961″ gallery_type=”masonry” gallery_position=”pos_center” gallery_width=”width_100″ image_size=”medium” image_padding=”5″ theme=”dark” image_hover=”zoomin” lightbox_type=”slide” comments=”true” sharing=”true”]

These post-pandemic years really gave us an eye-opening vision in terms of celebrating moments, as these are the first years in which the better normal truly started to unravel slowly for the first time since the unprecedented pandemic that really took a toll on momentous events. This wedding was also my immediate engagement after a pre-wedding session in Spain, which really made me feel excited because this meant we are embracing a new and better normal, and things are going back to how they should be. For Michell and Hans, their wedding was like a breath of fresh air, a sliver of hope after huge setbacks and challenges that really made their union special and signified the start of great tomorrows and new chapters ahead of them – now together as one. The wedding allowed me to capture impeccable unmasked emotions, literally and figuratively, of the couple and the ones they hold dear with classy and chic aesthetics. Love sustains, and love endures. This event allowed me to realize that life always gives, and how we receive each gift and each day is all on us. All we have to do is to live, love, and embrace the beauty of living and loving in its purest sense. Photo by: @paolonierves #paoloofmetrophoto Video: @mayadstudios Gown: @julianne_syjuco Robe: @robesbykim Make-up: @mikkamarcaida Suit: @fortandtailler Styling: @limtiger Coordination: weddingtreasuresph Elevated. Reliable. Absolutely in Love.  [shareprints gallery_id=”102488″ gallery_type=”masonry” gallery_position=”pos_center” gallery_width=”width_100″ image_size=”medium” image_padding=”5″ theme=”dark” image_hover=”zoomin” lightbox_type=”slide” comments=”true” sharing=”true”]