I must admit that when I was a little girl I loved to watch weddings and always wondered what it would be like to be the bride. Although I didn't dream of it to the point of planning it all in detail (not really that kinda girl... tee hee!) but it was always such a sight to behold. I am surrounded by friends and family who are wedding planners, wedding gown designers, and wedding singers. I guess you could say I'm pretty blessed then.

Last Saturday, Noodle Boy and I had our ceremony of commitment, AKA the civil wedding. There were more or less only 50 people with us, very close friends and family, to share this momentous and private occasion. Although it had rained earlier that day, the power of prayers proved to be pretty strong as God and the sun wrapped its warm rays around us that fateful afternoon.

Pastor Jay imparted wise wisdom and Judge Clinton Nuevo of RTC Branch 12 presided over the marriage rites. I was told that this civil wedding will be more binding than the church wedding we will be having as well.



This really is the ideal wedding for me... just a few people, great food at La Vigia Restaurant, and it's set on the beach. Not on a white beach though but still the weather was perfect and Ormoc Bay boasts one of the most glorious places to watch for sunsets.



Looks straight out of a postcard huh? :) I got more pictures to show you guys but it's not ready yet. I had Kuya Dougie take most of our pictures because there was absolutely no way we could take pictures ourselves (which I would have wanted if it were only possible). Also I have a video to show you but again, it's not ready yet. ;)

[Check back in a few days as I update this post.]

So anyways, I also wore my first FitFlops (ever!) -- the Limited Edition Anna Sui designed Fiorella.



Brides are meant to enjoy their weddings. I didn't want any high heels to hurt my feet as I danced the night away and celebrated with my friends and family. And besides, it was a perfect match to my Korean dress.

So this I say, before becoming a mother and carrying the miracle of life inside of her...  the essence of being a woman is the chance that one day she will become a bride.


And that day for me has come! And boy, am I glad to be wearing super duper comfortable FitFlops on my feet! Who would have thought? Who would have known? Guess it's true what they say... Expect the unexpected and love comes unexpectedly.





This is a lifetime commitment... and I have made my vow.



It look a looooong time to decide but part me of thinks that I have been preparing all my life for this and all I can say now is how wonderful it is to be with THE ONE... cariño mio, my Noodle Boy.



More pics to come as I update my blog and have our church wedding this weekend! Wish us luck, guys! And thanks for the well wishes, everyone!





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P.S. OUR CIVIL WEDDING VIDEO IS UP! Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkVHFooW01I

xoxo,

I'm closing yet another chapter in life and it is a pleasure for me to open up a new page to write the story. I guess this time it's no longer just MY story, it's OURS. (Not that I don't share bits and pieces of what's going on with my love life.) You guys pretty much are in the know of what's going on in that department.

I don't think it's just a coincidence that it happens to be the LOVE MONTH, the YEAR OF THE METAL RABBIT, or that it was our anniversary a few days ago when Noodle Boy gave me his HEART set in stone. AHA! I bet you know what I'm going to say now, don't cha?

Well, this picture here paints a thousand words.



When you open a box that has this ring in it... what else would you say? You'd probably also be singing ala Beyonce... "If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it..." Although my version goes a little something like... "Yes, he LOVES it and now he has put a ring on it!"



Wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh!!!

It took Noodle Boy 17 years to finally say he loves me, 19 months to show his love to me, and now we have a lifetime of love to spend.

The journey begins...





















Well, that's just that the FIRST STEP... There's so many things to do and as frenzied as I am already, I know it's going to be a lot more crazy in the coming days as I get this wedding in order but I do realize it's gonna be a helluvalot of fun! Woot! I have friends and family to thank for who have given their love and support wholeheartedly. Now if I can just get everything done WITHIN THE BUDGET. Ack!

I plan to get married once to one man only. I better make this something AWESOME to remember!

I'll keep you guys posted! ;)


xoxo,