Jemar & Maria Luz: Loving Thy Neighbor

They followed God’s commandment “Love Thy Neighbor” literally. After all, they were neighbors who fell in love when they were both in high school.

 Jemar & Luz: First & Last

Many skeptics thought it was just puppy love and would just peter out. But no way Jose!  Jemar Paga and Maria Luz Manito who became sweethearts in July 21, 2005 or exactly 11 years ago decided to tie the knot on the day of their 11^th anniversary. Jemar proposed to Luz on July 21, 2015 ten years after they became an item.

 A scene straight from a romance drama film


 

Both Jemar & Luz came home from Singapore for the most romantic day of their lives. Fr. Vengie Laguros was the officiating priest when the lovers became one at the IHMS and entertained their guests at the Bohol Tropics Resort.

  

Lovebirds kiss before entering the reception area
Reception Venue: Bohol Tropics Resort

MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN: Rey Ihalas & April Descallar

were an unforgettable pair in the Garter Ceremony 

 with officiating priest Fr. Venjie Laguros

Coordination services provided by Budz & Bagz Boutique & Bridal Coordination Services

Budz & Bagz Takes a Break

It was a trip that everyone at Budz & Bagz Fashion Gallery looked forward to. Especially for Roxanne Monton- Castanares, the hardworking proprietor of Budz & Bagz & one of Bohol’s favorite designers & wedding planners. She had been planning the trip that would combine leisure and devotion to the Divine Mercy for months already.

It was to be a welcome break from the workload in the shop. Not that they’re complaining but Roxanne has always believed in rewarding and celebrating a job well done.

She capped year 2014 with the Best Designer Award during the Miss Bohol 2014 Pageant as adjudged by respected designers Jun Escario & Shannon Pamaong

Joining Ms. Roxanne Monton in the three day sojourn that took the group to Divine Mercy Shrine, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Dahilayan Forest Park, Dahilayan, Bukidnon, Del Monte, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Ma. Cristina Falls & Tinago Falls in Lanao del Norte & the Franciscan Friars Monastery in Manolo Fortich, Bukidno were Rico Castanares, Girlie Garcia, Jemima Balabag, Emily Micabani, Gertrudes Onasa, Fruy Antonio, Genelyn Balagulan, Esteban Balagulan & Eugene Moreno

Here are some of the photos that captured the memories of those wonderfyul and glorious three days of sightseeing and bonding

Fantastic Fairytale for Fe Faye's Fabulous 18th

So how did Bonito Centillas & the former Mabel Tambis mark the 18th birthday of their super achiever daughter? With a fairytale- themed debut at the MetroCentre Hotel on October 22, her actual birthday because of the debutante's fascination with fairy tales and princesses.   

Papa Bon & Mommy Mabel with debutante & the identical twin sisters Tiffany & Stiffany

Fe Faye T. Centillas who graduated Class Valedictorian of HNU High School Batch 2014 is presently a BS Medical Technology student of Cebu Doctors University.

CONTEMPORARY COTILLION. The evening opened with a fabulous cotillion dance with a modern feel to it as performed by Jeo Blanz Niňo Avelino & Stiffany Centillas, Jacgil Antoni Oculam & Tiffany Centillas, Kurt Karl Guiňes & Russelyn Bulac, Marco Lowen Lumbab & Shylyn Mae Arango, Joshua Steve Abaya & Syra Monica Damalerio, Arvin James Bernados & Janiel Palaca, Josh Bustrillos &Wayne Michelle Marabiles, Luke Dalagan & Jia Noreen Policianos. 

Fr. Ramon Jose Oncog, the present assignment rector from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary then invoked God’s blessings for the debutante, her family & guests.

DASHING & DEBONAIR DANCERS. Bonito Centillas, the father of the debutante had the first dance and followed immediately by the traditional 18 Roses Ceremony with the swains made up of her classmates and friends from school.

The 18 gentlemen were Marco Lowen Lumbab, Noel Remolador, Joseph Christian Bustrillos, Christian Niňo Relator, John Michael Ladura, Romeo John Balon, Arvin James Bernados, Kheim Dexter Garay, Kevin Alexander Reformina, Luke Dalagan, Joshua Steve Abaya, Roy Joseph Leyson, Adrian Joshua Cornejo, Kenneth Nacague, Mark Niňo Cueva, Jan Christian Liquit & Josh Bustrillos

CLASSY CANDLE CHARMERS. Jade Ariane Molina, Janiel Palaca, Claire Jay Aňora, Zerrah Lynn Arcayena, Melissa Jane Reyes, Kimberly Apa-ap, Reicher Dumaluan, Russelyn Bulac,  Angelica Ray Orimaco,  Shylyn Mae Arango, Jia Noreen Policianos, Mary Nichole Enojo, Marie Richelle Esterado, Georchelle Faith Cagampang, Wayne Michelle Marabiles, Cindy Clair Alderite, and the debutante’s identical twin sisters Tiffany & Stiffani Centillas.

FAIRYTALE- THEMED PARTY. The 18 Treasures were mostly the parents’ dear relatives, friends & colleagues.

                                                               

A highlight of the evening was an adaptation of a scene from Snow White the fairy tale that was incorporated into the 18 Roses Ceremony. It was clearly one of the most talked- about moments during the event. Real- life suitor Wernher Vincent Reloba gamely played the role of the Prince Charming.

Debutante with escort Wernher Vincent Reloba & her younger sisters 

Budz & Bagz Event Coordination Team headed by the very reliable Girlie Garcia

BUDZ & BAGZ FASHION GALLERY. Event coordination services, the gowns, cocktail dresses & men’s formals were handled by Budz & Bagz Fashion Gallery.

Fe Faye might be all grown up now and is ready to take on the world by the horns but as her mom Mabel said during the affair 

“no matter what, Faye would always be our baby Pipay who has blossomed into a beauty inside & out and who is always looked up to by her younger sisters Stiffany & Tiffany”

Your Blogger emceed the event. 

Photo Credits: Litrato.