Reception

We knew we wanted our wedding reception to be chill, heartfelt, and full of good food. What we didn't know was how overjoyed we'd be seeing all our family and friends sharing laughter and making new memories together.

For us, the night started with a few portraits while waiting for everyone to arrive.

Before we jump into the program-- I think we need to take a moment to appreciate how Pinto was styled that night!

Pinto Art Museum is stunning on its own, but with the magic touch of Ink Reveries (events styling) and the professional work of LX Events Pro (lights & sounds), the space was transformed into the reception venue of our dreams!

Fun Fact: Alex of Ink Reveries is a licensed interior designer and long-time friend.

And may we add that everyone looked absolutely stunning!

We could only look from afar but there were raving reviews about the puto bumbong and bibingka, dirty ice cream, and coffee!

Everyone was eventually seated and it was time for the program to start.

Our reception was skillfully hosted by Ernest, Liang's college friend, who made the program both intimate and fun-- just the way we wanted it to be!

First, we were introduced through this beautiful AVP by Alapaap Studios...

Many many thanks to our bridesmaid and dear friend, Cheska, who produced the video and made it sure it really captured our personalities! 🥹

Then, it was time for us to join in on the fun!

(We were just awed to see all the people we love and were so excited to greet everyone!)

We jumped right into our first dance-- which actually started with some singing!

Fun Fact: It was Mikee's idea to sing Close to You following this arrangement (Wendy of Red Velvet is one of Mikee's favorite KPOP vocalists).

We wanted to greet everyone ourselves and thank everyone for coming! We were still a bit nervous at this point, but seeing everyone's beaming faces put us at ease!

A dear friend, Geoff, then led us all in prayer before we feasted on the sumptious spread of K by Cunanan!

Time for dinner... and many group shots!

At this point, all the nerves disappeared, and we were just so excited to say hi to and hug everyone!

We couldn't eat much ourselves, but we heard rave reviews about K by Cunanan's appetizers, tenderloin steak in ponzu sauce, black pasta with grilled prawns, and caramel pana cotta! The lechon seemed to have been a hit, too. We were also serenaded with beautiful music (that sax!!!) by Sound Salad.

The program resumed, and it was time for a few wedding traditions: cake-cutting and the first toast!

We had a lovely carrot cake from The Good Carrot. We were able to taste this one ourselves- it was so flavorful and moist! At this point, Liang had also changed into this lovely dress by Paloma Picart Atelier!

It was time for speeches from our closest friends (Cue: More tears)

First was this beautiful piece from Liang's fellow only child, Sam, who has been a constant in her life for more than 10 years.

Next, Liang's best friends since 2nd grade, the maid and matron of honor, Mara and Julia, gave their speeches. (I honestly felt so blessed to have grown up with the best girls and to have them by my side on this most important day! 🥹)

Mikee's college best friend, Kamae, (and Kamae's comfort Dudday 😂) took the stage with another heartwarming speech.

Then, Mikee's high school best friend, Jerome, gave an executive summary of the groom (complete with powerpoint presentation and clicker!)

The last toast came from the best man, Mikee's younger brother, Jason.

The night wouldn't be complete without these moments with our parents.

It began with Liang's mom thanking everybody in my life (I also don't know how she remembered almost everyone!)

In lieu of the traditional father-daughter/mother-daughter dance, the we decided to sing You Raise Me Up instead.

Mikee and his mom took the stage for a sweet and lively number-- A.P.T.!

And Mikee's dad gave us his message!

Finally the two of us addressed everyone for the last time that night--

Celebrating our loved ones' milestones and life events!

Our dear friend, Rica, who was celebrating her birthday the next day (January 5);

Joseph and Alex, who were getting married the next weekend (January 18);

and Andrea and Beverly, who just got married in early December!

Thanking dear friends and family for all they had done for our wedding,

Our graphic designer and bridesmaid, Kat, who made our logo, invitation suite, newsletter, stamps, and paddles;

Audwin, who designed my ceremony gown, the moms' gowns, and all bridesmaid and groomswoman dresses;

And Cheska, who produced our introduction video!

We also wanted to thank our parents, who gave us their blessing and supported us throughout the whole wedding planning process.

Without them, none of this would have been possible!

We also took the time to thank each other for what each of us put into wedding planning-- it was truly a team effort!

It was a night filled with laughter, tears, and lots of fun! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us on our wedding day-- having you there made the night extra special!

But wait-- there's more! Led by DJ Seña and with siomai and sago't gulaman from Lucky Bao and cocktails from Nightcap, we continued the celebration till midnight!

BONUS KWENTO:

This is a photo of my mom and ninong trying to practice our trio song moments before the reception started. We weren't able to finalize our number beforehand. I couldn't find an instrumental mp3 in our pitch-- the ones on YouTube were either too high or too low. Thankfully, and with the quick thinking of our coordinator, the pianist from Sound Salad listened to the pitch we wanted and offered to play for us instead. But, there was another problem: Ninong started having an allergic reaction to the dusty room we were practicing in-- he kept coughing and could barely speak. The whole night, he was worried that he wouldn't be able to sing! And, by the time we finished performing, we were all just relieved that he got through it without coughing. 😂

The whole night felt like a huge group project that turned out to be a great success! At the end of it all, we had a quiet moment watching everything being packed up, just grateful to everyone who celebrated with us and made the night possible!

Allow us to give shoutouts (and marketing support!!) to our fabulous suppliers:

Venue: Pinto Art Museum (@pinto.art.museum)
Catering: K by Cunanan (@kbycunanan)
Coordination: COTEvents (@cotevents)
Styling: Ink Reveries (@studio.inkreveries)
Lights & Sounds: LX Events Pro (@lxeventspro)
Host: Ernest Sto. Tomas (@erneststotomas)
Mobile Bar: Nightcap Manila (@nightcapmanila)
Music: Sound Salad (@soundsaladband)
Afterparty DJ: Roberto Seña (@rsenagram)
CDJ Rental: Deej Fabian
Bibingka and Puto Bumbong: Lisa's Bibingka and Putobumbong (FB: lisabibingka)
Ice Cream and Siomai: Party Themes Food Cart (FB: partythemesfoodcart)
Coffee: Candid Coffee (@candidcoffeeph)
Lechon: Pig Senyor (@pigsenyor)
Cake: Good Carrot (@thegoodcarrot_)

Rings: Modern Myth (@modernmythlabel)

Photoman: Pose and Print (@poseandprint)

Giveaways: Dekada Chocolate (@dekadachocolates)

Watercolor Paintings: Patty Py (@pattypy)

Photographer: Oak St. Studio (@oak_st_studios)

Videographer: Ghe Consolacion (@gheconsolacion)

Graphic Design and Branding: Designs by Kat Boado (@designbykatbo)

Intro Video Production: Alapaap Production House (@alapaap.house)
Church & Entourage Flowers: MTC Events PH (@mtceventsph_eventstyling)

Bridal gowns: Audwin Lee Designs (@audwinleedesigns) , Paloma Picart Atelier (@palomapicartatelier)

Entourage & Moms Dresses: Audwin Lee Designs (@audwinleedesigns)

Groom’s Barong: Bordado ni Apolonia (FB: Bordado ni Apolonia)

Entourage Barongs: Rico Ignacio Tailoring - Kamuning (0977 755 9433)

Hair & Make Up: Marla Sabio (@makeupbymarla), Carla Quiogue (@hairbycarlaq, Aleli Salac-Lukban (@makeupbyalelisalac)

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