Hitched!

Now it can be told, I am officially married!

Who would have thought I will ever get married? When I reached 25, I knew I was on the brink of becoming an old maid. I endured the annoying questions often asked of me about my status -- SINGLE for the longest time. Everyone seems to be so "concerned" about my refusal to get hitched. I wish it crossed their minds that perhaps I wasn't ready to settle down or that I haven't found the one God has chosen for me. (Read on after viewing the pics)

I have always believed in perfect timing. I was not meant to be married in my 20s, so it had to be in my 30s. I have no regrets though. I was at a place where I knew exactly what I want. It was a long wait, no doubt. But the wait was all worth it.

People close to me had no idea I was getting married until they received the invites. Unknown to them, the preparations started in the first quarter of 2012. We have booked the church and reception venues as early as March 2012. (Kami na ang excited!) We came up with the mutual decision to go hands-on with our wedding. We did practically everything -- extensive internet research for the best suppliers who would give good deals for their services, numerous meetings with the suppliers which involved endless haggling, and the task of getting all our documents organized so we could comply with the church requirements.

I had no idea getting married was that tedious. Perhaps because when I attend a wedding, I only see the "finished product." Whew, it takes a lot of work to make it look perfect!

Six months before the "big day," we have already booked our chosen suppliers -- videographer, musicians, bridal designer, ring designer,cake supplier, invites and giveaways supplier, florist, make-up artist, to name a few. By November, we had nothing left to do but wait for the wedding date. It was only two weeks before the wedding that we decided to get on-the-day wedding coordinators (binarat pa namin) to make sure that everything we envisioned for our special day will be carried out in a very orderly fashion.

So far, the guests we have invited have nothing but good words to say about their experience. That alone is proof enough that our efforts and hard work have paid off.

Cheers!