Chris and Ava finally tied the knot last December 27, 2008. I met this sweet couple February this year at a bridal fair at Megamall. Initially they just wanted the Month of the Wedding Coordination Service but they eventually got us for Full Planning and Coordination Service. I guess Ava was pressured with the thought that she’s running out of options that’s why she was saying “yes” to anything I say that day.

If you’ve met Ava, you will fall in love with her. I can’t blame Chris for spoiling Ava. She is just so sweet and so kind. But sometimes very stubborn. I was like a dotting mother again trying to take care of her… Ask Ava why and she will just smile. Chris even actually lets me do my thing with Ava because I’m the only one who really takes notice of her “habits” and she behaves when I take notice.

Chris on the other hand is a quiet man. You can see how much he loves Ava with all the patience and understanding he has for this sweet girl. Waking up in the middle of the night just to cook her her favorite tuna pasta (how I wish I have someone to cook for me ALL the time and just eat and stay as slim as Ava!), picking her up from work, being her personal kargador when she goes to Divisoria. Everyone can see how much Chris loves her.

A lot of things happened during their wedding day… everyone was still asleep when the make up artist arrived, the wedding clerk of Christ the King Parish forgot to mention to the officiating priest that he has a 9am wedding (wedding started at 10am), Chacha, Alvin and I didn’t get to sleep due to a previous wedding at Tagaytay, everyone loved the food (Who wouldn’t? As a former chef of the American Embassy, Chris would of course take time to choose only the best for his own wedding), I cried when Ava danced with her dad (I had to hide behind my camera or else people will see me crying).

Wedding Details:
Full Planning and Coordination: Simply Beautiful Events
Prep Site: The Peninsula, Manila
Church: Christ the King Parish
Reception: The Peninsula, Manila
Event Styling: Simply Beautiful Flowers
Make up Artist: Cha Cuyong and Make up by Anne Vida
Gown: Tina Basa-Reyes
Wedding rings: Naomi Jewelery
Florist: Simply Beautiful Flowers
Photo: Lito Sy (2nd team)
Video: Jason Magbanua (2nd team)
Projector: Jan Visuals
Bridal car: Adeb
Wedding Cake: Penk Ching
Entertainment: Manila Philharmonic Orchestra
Souvenirs: Kelly Jugo
Onsite souvenirs: Fab Foto
Emcee: Francis Day
Sound System: Psalm Audio
Invitations: Printsonalities
Wedding Accessories: Home and Bridal Essentials
Van Rental: RA3C Transport Management Services
Personalized shoes and ties: Perfect Match

“Sam, sobrang thanks sa lahat hah….as in! After this, you could officially be my ATE na…naku, mamimiss kita kaya expect mo mangungulit pa din ako sayo, hehe. Dont forget pala to invite your staff and Alvin on Saturday dinner, ok? Walang trabaho, lets have fun lang….

Rest ka na din Sammy, kagagaling mo lang din sa sakit…and for goodness’ sake, it’s Christmas…dapat relaxed ka lang muna…

Luv u too Sam! Hindi ko alam gagawin ko kung wala ka.

Take care! Merry Christmas! Mwah!”

Email from Chavaleh Isabel Tumala-Regis
Email received on December 25, 2008