If you have a question that isn't answered here, please feel free to either reach out to us directly or ask it
in the RSVP form.
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What is the dress code for the wedding?
Semi-formal to cocktail attire requested. Please no white/off-white, ivory, or beige full attire.
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Will children be allowed at the wedding?
No, this is a child free wedding. (For both ceremony and reception, sorry!)
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Will it be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be in shaded outdoors, and the reception will be mostly indoors with some outdoor spaces available.
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What is the weather like in the area?
Expect temperatures of high 70s, cooling as the day goes. There is AC in the reception venue!
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Am I allowed to take photos at the wedding?
We plan to have an electronic free ceremony (no phones, cameras, tablets, etc), but we welcome and encourage any photos and videos during the reception.
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Where should we bring/send wedding gifts?
If you buy a gift through the Amazon registry, you can send it directly to us. Bringing a physical gift is fine as well!
“Pag-iisang dibdib”
(Translation: The Union of [two] Hearts)
We find it important for us to incorporate some Filipino wedding traditions throughout the ceremony and
reception. So here's what to expect in our Filipino-American wedding:
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The Unity Veil
The veil is draped over the couple's shoulders with each end pinned onto the Bride and Groom. The veil symbolizes protection of the marriage and the couple's togetherness as they face the world as one.
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The Yugal (Wedding Unity Cord)
The cord is looped in as an infinity symbol which sits on top of the Unity Veil. The Yugal represents everlasting love and fidelity between the couple.
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The Aras (Unity Coins)
After the cord and veil are removed, thirteen coins are presented by the wedding officiant or ring/coin bearer, which are then handed from the groom to the bride and passed back. The Aras represents prosperity, the sharing of worldly goods, and one's promise to support one another for richer or poorer.
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The Unity Candle
A candle is lit together by bride and groom to signify the union of them and their families.
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Pabaon sa Binibining (The Money Dance)
Garlands are draped and dollar bills are pinned to the Bride and Grooms clothing while they take turns dancing with guests. This tradition establishes the couple in their new life together and shows how much they are loved and appreciated. In our case, money isn't expected or required, but notes of affirmation are also welcomed to be pinned on the newlyweds.
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Tinikling
A traditional Philippine folk dance involving two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground as the dancers step over and inbetween the poles. Everyone is invited to come up and enjoy this well-loved traditional dance. You don't need to be Filipino, and no experience is needed. Just as long as you can remember "in-in-out-out", we promise you won't lose a foot!
Now with all that said, to all our kaibigan at mga mahal namin sa buhay, tuloy po kayo at
samahan ninyo kaming ipagsaya ang araw na ito! ♡
(Translation: To all our friends and family, c'mon and join us in the celebration!)
