The Best Man's Speech
Given at Norris and Celeste's weddingOctober 7, 2009Amara, Liloan, Cebu** wedding photos courtesy of Mikhail Arrogante---------------------------Hello everyone, my name is Teody and I am the best man. It is therefore my privilege and, to be perfectly honest, also my biggest fear to stand before you today and give a toast. Up until 3 days ago, I completely forgot this part. Or maybe it was

Our Miracle of a Wedding Day
Note: This is the full version of the story I wrote for Wedding Essentials. It got edited in the mag to fit the allotted space.Useless tidbit: it took me about a month to write this whole piece. I'd sit and type for an hour or so, leave it for a few days and come back to it. I don't know, it seemed like such a tall order to write about something so personal and so emotional. I was afraid I

I'll have you know...
... that our wedding was featured in the latest Wedding Essentials Beautiful Weddings (2009-2010) issue. TRULY.It's absolutely lovely. And a little overwhelming too. In a very good way, of course. :-)Will write some more about our feature in the days to come. I PROMISE!Have a great holiday weekend, everyone!

A Daddy's Girl... Always
You Can Let Go Nowsong by Crystal ShawandaWind blowin’ on my faceSidewalk flyin’ beneath my bikeA five year-old’s first tasteOf what freedom’s really likeHe was runnin’ right beside meHis hand holdin’ on the seatI took a deep breath and holleredAs I headed for the streetYou can let go now, DaddyYou can let goOh, I think I’m readyTo do this on my ownIt’s still a little bit scaryBut I want you to

Lovely Day
Don't you just love this picture? Norris & Celeste's wedding was one of the most beautiful I've ever attended... and I was so happy to be just a guest (and not coordinating, for a change). I just wanted to post this... an entry about this fabulous wedding and more pictures to come! :-)