The Day We've Been Looking Forward To and Now We're Just Looking Back To

April 26, 2013 – the day we’ve been looking forward to and now we’re just looking back to. Unbelievably it finally came to pass and was surreal for us.Unforgettable were those strenuous days of preparation, spending time researching ideas on the internet, and making calls, sending emails to and meeting with our kind-hearted wedding suppliers. We never ran out of lists to review and revise and stores to look into things we may need.

And here was quite a challenge: the groom-to-be works graveyard shift and bride-to-be works normal office hours at day. We were worlds apart. Thank goodness for the weekends! Those were the only days we can meet and plan together with less hassles. We never could deny how excited we were for our big day, but our worries, too, were as real as our thrills.

To have an outdoor wedding had always been on top of our list – no roof, no walls and just right on a lovely grassy ground below a blue sky and a golden sunset blending to a splendid purple and orange heaven. Oh, this we had so adored and with that, a late afternoon’s the best set and the best bet for our wedding ceremony. The excitement just kept growing all the more we picture this in our imaginations. What could be more miraculous than that!

And we thought God said “Let there be…” After labouring in prayer, God led us to the place conceived in our dreams – no roof, no walls, and just surrounded above by an endearing sky and curvy Benguet mountains aside.

The rains, however, came a bit early this year.  We expected summer for April but almost everyday showcased rain showers in the afternoon. Indeed, came testing of our faith. It was a mishmash of emotions.  But it was God’s assuring peace and words that calmed our hearts. 

As April 26 approached, the rains continued to fall and some worries tried to resurface.  We had the only option to pray.

Few hours before the ceremony, it was raining like crazy, flooding the roads, causing heavy traffic jams, and making everyone’s heart beat fast.  But our Heavenly God surprised us with the sun shining and the sky breathtakingly clear. It was as if the golden sun wrestled for us dispersing away those rainclouds. God caused it all to allow us to enjoy that day of love, family, friends and songs. 

Amazingly, God’s provisions sustained us all through – before, during and after the wedding. We have tasted and seen how faithful God has been in meeting all our needs.  We felt God’s help through the people who willingly and joyfully extended their love and support and prayers.  All these were truly priceless.

April 26 was indeed a day we will always look back to.  It was a proof of God’s amazing grace, His awesome power and goodness.  Yes, on that day, the blue sky smiled at us and the golden sunset delighted with us.  Not a single raindrop descended from the sky but only tears of gladness from eyes in awe. A bunch of love poured that day instead of rain.  That day was celebrated with people closest to our hearts.  And on that day, water turned to wine.

Watch our Same Day Edit beautifully captured by FnF Event Filmmaker HERE

Thanks so much FnF guys!

More photos HERE

Thank you Alex, Jasper, She, and Andrew of IMAGINE NATION for the beautiful photographs! 

Thanks to Angel Ythguan (bridal HMU) and WEDDING LIBRARY for the hair and makeup!

Thank you so much GABLETS, our event coordinator!

Thank you SOUTHSTAGE for our sounds and lights!

And thank you Mr. Kiwas for letting us use your garden for this event. For those interested, this place is the Kiwas Residence located in Km. 10, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet. It's only a 20-minute drive from Baguio City :)

And to ALL our family and friends, thank you!