Monday, April 23, 2007

Nino and Leah Tiongson



Preparations started around 7am, and by 9:30 we were on our way to the chURCh, all beautified, with the BRIDE in tow. The church was decorated with amazing arrangments of fresh flowers and the cOOlest thing was the bUbble machine. As the groomsmen escortED us down the aisle (a little different than most weddings i've been in. or to) we'd emerge thru BUBBLES! AHhh, it.was.amazing! The ceremony and "i dos" folllowed, as well as the pictorials. THe reception was also in the church, but was quite unlike receptions in north america...people didn't even sit down before diving into the lunch buffet (as the wedding party, we were served at the table..ye-aah) Toasts/speeches lastED less than 5 minutes. THEN the couple released doves. and had a "money dance" [a filipino tradition that resembles a stag&doe (with a lOT less work) the couple dances around and people come upand pin money on them as a sign of good fortune] Next came the bride dancing with her father, and Nino dancing with his mom, at which point the bridemaids released butterflies all around them (soooo pretty, oh, and they were also dancing to the song 'butterfly kisses', how suitable). And that was that. We, as a wedding party were going to get more pictures taken at some garden, but a short sun shower dimissed that idea and the wedding wrapped up a little after 1pm.

the gIRls from Mercy with the bride













2 comments:

MaryJocelyn said...

LOVE the bottom of your dress! You look like a tulip (in a good way) and bubbles? great idea. I'm going to do that at my wedding (as long as they dont leave marks on fabric). The bride and groom are adorable! Not too sure about the butterflies though, it's sweet...but where do they end up going? Out a window maybe? Anyway, looks like a fun time. You look lovely as usual. Talk to you soon bebe!

michelle said...

hey hey hey.... so i'm finally able to comment ( my computer is going wierd with this whole blog thing!) anywyas... HOT DRESS! and how fun is that to let butterflies out! you musta just been in awe eh? i wish i coulda seen you do your thing down that isle! haha I love ya jenna. xoxoxo