Oyen and I were ready on time. We could see the garden from our window, and I checked every 10 minutes to make sure we wouldn’t be late. Kuya Junior also called at 5 pm to make sure we’re ready.
Oyen was kind enough to curl my hair.
My kulububuts are discouraging. Bakit sabi nila you get more wrinkles when you’re frowning. Eh how come when I smile, all my wrinkles show up. Makapag- pa-facelift nga.
We left our room at 5 pm when there were about 50 people already seated.
We couldn’t sit down because the vacant chairs were under the sun.
Groom’s eldest brother Dr. Ric Tan, officiated the wedding ceremony.
I stood the whole 40 minute ceremony because my seat was under the sun.
I bought Oyen’s dress two years ago. At first, she didn’t know what to do with it. O ngayon perfect sya, Roaring 20s. That’s what you call a mother’s foresight.
Wedding march
Here comes the bride with her dad.
Randy and Amanda’s wedding ceremony was non-denominational. There was absolutely no mention of God, religion, or any kind of faith.
Ang Kuya Junior at Ate Linda naluha. Sigurado ko pag nag-asawa ang mga anak ko, huhulas ang make-up ko sa ka-ngu-nguynguy. Kaya sa reception naka sunglasses ako.
My nephew is 37 years old, Amanda is around the same age. They are both successful in their careers.
Amanda’s family is Jewish. In keeping with their tradition, a “breaking of the glass” was included in the ceremony. Wala pang “You may now kiss the bride, nag-lips to lips na agad.
150 guests, comprised of family, close relatives, and friends.
There’s no veil, cord, candle, altar. Wala ring “I now pronounce you man and wife”.
I guess those are just rituals and traditional ceremony. What’s more important is their deep love for each other.
Congratulations to the new couple.
