First up is one of our best men and Kelvin's younger brother, Keith. He was so amazing during our wedding he basically helped us organize the whole thing! Our coordinators were late for almost two hours and Keith helped us deal with and hand the payments to the florist, the choir, the other members, of the entourage - he even helped us collect payments for the make up artist! We had him running around the venue, the church, and entertain some of our guests. Man, if it weren't for him Kelvin and I would have gone crazy!
Pampanga Family trip 2010
Next up is Kelvin's other best man and best buddy, Jo Santos. He and Kelvin have been friends since high school in Don Bosco Makati. He has also been a part of Kelvin's and my love story, being Kelvin's decoy on our first monthsarry almost nine years ago. Being Kelvin's best friend, he has always been the first guy to know everything that happens to Kelvin and me. All our fights, successes, life events, everything! Jo was soo amazing during our wedding and he truly is one of the best as he picked up my best friends and took them to the resort. He also helped me surprise Kelvin with his wedding gift! He helped me buy the shoes and gave it to him during the wedding preps! Jo himself is getting married to his fiancee, Em, next year. And guess what? Kelvin is his best man too!
Albay trip August 2013
Albay trip August 2013
We move on to my one and only sister, and my Maid of Honor, Angelie Varias. Unlike the other maids of honor, Ate Ye was not active in my wedding preparations, mainly because she has been working in Dubai. When she came home for a month last year, she, along with the whole family, helped Kelvin and me look for a reception venue. But even if Ate wasn't physically present during the wedding preparations, she made up for her absence by frequent phone calls, and paying for my wedding gown and her own dress too. I will be forever grateful to my sister for giving me my dream gown.
2012
2014 Family Trip
Now it's time for the Secondary Sponsors!
Our candle sponsors are my cousin Adah (Daniela Evangelista) and our good friend Louie Tejada. Adah also was a big help in our wedding preparations as she made the origami flowers for the reception. I was just flabbergasted with how artistic and creative she is. And she also sang during the wedding dinner!
Louie, just like Jo, is also a member of our barkada, and has been friends with Kelvin since Don Bosco days. Just like Jo, Louie is also one of the guys who I feel the closest to. I remember years ago when Kelvin and I were still dating and he was single, he would accompany Kelvin when Kelvin would pick me up from work or whenever we go anywhere.
Club Je 2009
Batangas 2010
Next are the veil sponsors, my cousin Ish (Patricia Navarro), and another good buddy Janno Rivera, who here is represented by my brother, as Janno got to the church a bit late.
Ish is one of my coolest cousins who also helped me out a lot during the wedding preparations and the actual wedding. Ish assisted her sister Pauline during the pre-wedding interview video shoot, helped Adah with the origami, and she also sang during the wedding reception! Talk about a Jill-of-all trades!
Janno, another good buddy, was also our consultant during the wedding planning, as he is also into events. Just like Jo and Louie, these men have been friends since highschool. Janno has always been like a brother to me, he's a friend who has always been there for me and Kelvin, and a guy who is always available for a good ol' chat.
Side Note: I'd also like to thank my brother, Mel Francis Varias, for all his help during the wedding preparations, and for helping me lose those stubborn pounds through our rigorous badminton sessions. Thanks. Kuya!
The third pair is our Cord Sponsors, my cousin Angel Guno, and another good buddy, Alvin Lachica.
Angel is one of my sweetest cousins at sya pinakalaging kinikilig pag nakita kami ni Kelvin! Hahahaha! Among all of the members of our entourage, she is the one I am most protective of. Why? Because she's the youngest of the bunch at twelve years old! Di halata no? Aww! She's gotten so big she really is a young lady na!
Alvin, just like the previous guys (as most of the male members of the entourage), is also part of the barkada. He and Kelvin go a long way, with them being taekwondo and basketball buddies ever since high school.
Playing Dota at Arena 2009
Now let's talk about the bridesmaids and groomsmen!
First, are my best friend Isha Santos, and Kelvin's childhood friend, Philip Co. Isha has been my best friend since high school and the mother of my first ever god child, Lawrence. Philip, has been Kelvin's friend since he was a little boy in their house in Paco. He spoils Kelvin big time and he's Kelvin's soulmate when it comes to food trips and computer games.
Second, we have my best friend Sesha Antonio, and Kelvin's friend, JP Tadeo. Sesha has been my best friend since I was ten, and whenever we get together, we always talk about our fight in the prayer room, and the time we walked from school to Taft Avenue, talking and wondering why boys didn't like us. Haha! JP used to be Kelvin's colleague and mentee in Fujitsu, and they've become good buddies in the office and outside the office due to their mutual love for basketball.
Third, we have my third best friend Razel, and Kelvin's friend and JP's brother, Oliver Tadeo. Just like Sesha, Razel and I have been best friends for about twenty years now and I can say she's one of the moodiest and most stubborn woman I have ever met. Peace! Love you, best! Oliver is also a good buddy, and he was Kelvin's colleague and basketball buddy back when Kelvin was still working in IBM.
Gradeschool Graduation, 2002
The fourth pair is my cousin Mikka Manalang, and Kelvin's college friend, Jek Ramirez. I absolutely adore Mikka and I was so blown away with how gorgeous she looked on our wedding day. I guess it is an understatement if I say she doesn't like wearing gowns or make-up. Mike, as we call her, never really liked girly clothes, or anything girly, period. So for her to walk down the aisle like that, all dolled up, is a huge effort for her. Thank you, cuz! Love mo talaga ako! Jek and Kelvin have been friends since college in Asia Pacific College. Among their group of friends, Jek (along with Joma and Jess) is one of the people I'm most comfortable with. He has always been very gracious, friendly, and funny to everyone. He's also one of Kelvin's best buddies in their group, as he is one of the guys that Kelvin trusts.
The fifth pair is one of my favorite couples in the world. Say hello to my TA BFF Joyce and her husband Joma De Vera! I first met the couple nine years ago when Kelvin and I stated dating and we have gone in thousands of double dates over the years. Joyce has always been my confidant as Joma has been Kelvin's. Joyce also organized one of my bridal showers along with our other friends. I am so happy that the couple is now pregnant with their firstborn, more than two years after their wedding. At syempre, nnang ako! Kelvin and I have been trying to conceive as well. Baka makahabol pa kami ng kinakapatid ni Baby De Vera!
The sixth pair is my cousin Clarice Varias, and Kelvin's friend and basketball buddy, Wency Young. Clarice is my dad's brother's only daughter, who is not only gorgeous, but also stunningly intelligent, taking up accountancy in college. I remember when she was still a wee girl, she was so quiet but oh so bungisngis! Wency is a good friend of Kelvin and Jo, who is another basketball enthusiast.
The seventh pair is my gorgeous sister-in-law Jamila Utayde, and her cousin Solomon Tan. Jami is my salon-buddy and make up consultant. She is also the mom of our ever-adorable flower girl, Sophia Anne. Ahia Sonny Boy,came all the way from Mindanao, just to be with us and be one of Kelvin's groomsmen.
The eight and last pair, is also one of my favorite couples, with the ever energetic Melissa Amurao, and Kelvin's sweet boylet and barkada, Jaja La Rosa. The couple, also engaged to be married in 2017, has graciously agreed to be part of our entourage. I have always enjoyed our long talks and heart-to-heart conversations. This year, me and the TA ladies have agreed to meet on a regular basis for quick chats over dinner or coffee so that we can catch up on our lives and break the monotony or the work week.
So there you go, folks! I'm extremely happy with our choice of members of the entourage as these are the people who have been with us for years and I'm certain will be with us for years and years in the future.
I dedicate this blog to the lovely ladies and gentlemen. We would like to thank you for the love, support, tears, and laughter that we have shared over the years. Thank you for being with us on the first day of our married life; we look forward to more years of laughter, tears, and love with you.
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