Here’s the link to Mike and Thea’s feature at The Knot Au.

If you want to see their wedding here in my blog, it’s at this link.

So how did God bless you when you woke up today?

Here’s another couple who I’ve come to love because of their story and their passions in life. Meet Dennis and Armie. Both of them were very hands on with their wedding preparations and managed to do some DIY stuffs.

One of the things they’ve shared to me that struck me was that during their wedding preparation, “You’ll really know who your real friends are because they’re the ones who shone the brightest.”. With their busy schedule in work, their friends all came together to help them with the DIY stuffs. That’s what you call, Labor of Love.

Despite a very hectic schedule at preps, we were able to witness the love of their families, and friends during the ceremony and after.
Check out the rest of the pictures and see what happened during their wedding day.

Erick and Aimelle are both members of the CFC – Singles for Christ Community but Aimelle lives at the land down under (Australia) while Erick is based in the Philippines and working as a Full-time Worker. Their “Love” for the Lord allowed them to meet each other. God sent Erick to Australia to be the FTW there and the rest is history.

So when everyone heard about their love story, Erick would happily exclaim “God is really Good”.

And we all know what everyone said in response.. “All the Time.”

Reiman and Judith are both based in Malaysia and they have one of the most awesome love stories to tell. A month before flying to Malaysia, Reiman decides to pursue Judith and does what no man has ever done before. “Takutin si Judith dahil sa Age” after telling how he feels for her.

Looking back at it, it was a funny story that you can tell your grandchildren. But,  they both would not come this far….. if they didn’t really love each other.

Cheers to Real Love! Congrats Reiman and Judith…

Here’s the link to our Prenup shoot in Malaysia.

Mike and Thea inquired a month before their wedding but they booked me a day before the wedding day. Amazing Right? So we had to meet the day before their wedding, listen and watch as to how INC weddings are conducted and wallaaaaa… the deal was done… This was my first time to shoot an Iglesia Ni Cristo Wedding so it was exciting times for the team.

Anyway, let me share to you how exciting and emotional the wedding turned out.

Here it is, finally! My first european wedding and “definitely” won’t be my last.

Miko and Margaux’s planning (for the wedding) took us a year of praying to make all these possible. And God, indeed, answered our prayers.

A group of 45 people from different countries flew in to Italy to witness the binding of love between Miko and Margaux in a small town called Citta de Castello in Umbria, Italy. We were all blessed to witness the Canonization of the new saints, tour around famous spots in Italy and of course, to witness the wedding of this sweet couple.

Let me tell you what happened during their wedding through these photographs.

Hakeem aka as John Carlo is the brother of Rachel, who I’ve met and congratulated  right after their wedding at Calaruega while Im shooting a wedding after theirs… Nice right?

This was my second time to cover a muslim wedding and I enjoy shooting them because its really different from the weddings that I usually shoot inside the church or during a non-catholic christian wedding. They’re short and very interesting because I don’t understand a thing, which is why I’m really curious what the traditions all mean.

Anyway, let me share you the wedding of Hakeem and Izza.

Can’t help but feel really blessed to have a few of my bucket lists checked. To visit Europe . Visit the Vatican City and check the historical place of St. Peter’s Basilica. Visit the province of Assisi and Tuscany . Tour around Venice. See the tombs of the previous Popes. Learn about the relics of  St. Francis, St. Clare and St. Catherine of Siena. and most of all, witness the Canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod and the 6 other new saints.

All of this wouldn’t be possible without God’s grace. So I thank God for all of these blessings and I credit all of these to Him.

Speaking of God’s grace, my visit in Italy wasn’t just pure vacation. The reason why all these things happened was because of this couple, Miko and Margaux, who contacted me a year ago for their wedding. Back then, it was all just a dream. Now that I have all these memories etched in photographs, they remind me how God has blessed me, how good really God is and how God has worked in the lives of Miko and Margaux.

Check out our grace-filled engagement shoot of Miko and Margaux in Italy.

Spanish Steps

Somewhere near the Colosseo

At the Vatican State…

Sometimes I wonder if Rome is short for Rome-ance. Right timing.

The Province of Assisi

Colosseo

Lots of people want to get tanned at the Spanish Steps.

At the Trevi Fountain…

Almost Autumn…

Wouldn’t you love to get married here someday?

Check out their engagement session pictures at Pinto Gallery here.

Charlie and Glycell were one of the first couples to book me when I left my previous company so this wedding was very special for me. They are both based in Singapore so I was able to meet up with them when I had an engagement session there.  Anyway, let me share you what happened during their wedding. Enjoy.

Coordination by: Events by Dave Sandoval

Video by: Leo Nicolas of Notion in Motion

Photographer: Dominic Barrios Photography

Remember Carlo & Rocky’s Prenup at Ateneo? If not, Click here …

Well, they got married already and I’m very happy to share their wedding pictures. I tell you, they’re packed with emotions and these are the things that excites me. Most couples want their weddings to be grand and lavish. Some couples just want it to be very simple and intimate. Common denominator for all engaged couples, they all want their wedding to be very memorable.

Carlo and Rocky’s Wedding will surely be in for the books. Not only did they want their wedding to be very memorable, they made sure , something memorable will also be part of their memorable event. Starbucks. Yes, the coffeehouse. That’s where Carlo and Rocky hungout and that’s where he also proposed to his now, beautiful wife.

Cheers to the newly weds…

Carlo, looking forward to hold his bride

And the bride, Rocky, with all smiles.

Little boy wonder…

I loved their vows where they made everyone shed tears…

 One Big Fight!

Church: The Parish of St. Thomas de Villanova
Miag-ao, Iloilo

Reception: Wilfredo’s Garden

Video: Mayad Studios

Vintage! There are only a few couples who I’ve met and wanted a vintage theme for their wedding. Kevin and Myra killed it. The look, the invites, the gown and even the ring. The wedding felt like a mini reunion of the CFC community since the guests were all full time workers and members of SFC.

Im sure many of you who are planning to get married soon, will get an idea how to pull off a vintage-themed wedding through Kevin and Myra’s example. Enjoy!

Check out the Vinyl Records for the invites…

Lovin’ the vintage lookin shoes of the groom

During Kevin and Myra’s first dance, someone was dancing along to their song.

Church:  Transfiguration Chapel, Batangas

HMUA: Hazel Icasiano

So much weddings to blog and I wouldn’t want to miss sharing the wedding of Jared and Val from my Imagine Nation shoots. Hazel, one of my HMUA friends, from the wedding industry introduced me to her friend and co-teacher back in St. Paul. The rest was history.

Jared was this quiet but jolly person who brightens up his eyes whenever he’s with Val. Now Val, on the other hand, was one-of-a-kind and makulit person. I wasn’t expecting to see a lot of  drama during the ceremony so when I saw the laughter, tears and love inside the room, I knew this couple was truly blessed to have people who cared for them and who have witnessed their relationship bloom to this.

Enjoy the story of Jared and Val.

 Val with Hazel, helping out with the veil…

Aika , accompanying Val towards the car… good job Aika.

Getting emotional during the vows

 Laughter

See you around Jared and Val…

Gown: Boy Kastner Santos

Flowers: Vatel Manila

Bouttonieres: {etc} Handmade Goodness

This is what happens when two of the most sought wedding suppliers Vatel Manila and Boy Kastner Santos team up to please our client. As for Me, I’m just there to enjoy and capture the beauty that unfolds during that time. This, by the way, was my last shoot for Imagine Nation so this was definitely a wedding to remember.

Benmar and Carla’s wedding motiff was Black and Yellow. The invites, the bouquet and the boutonnieres made the whole theme look elegant.

Vatel Manila’s flowers

{etc} Handmade Goodness bouttonieres

The BKS Gown and the Happy Bride, Carla…

 BKS helping out Carla with the veil…

It was pouring but Carla was still all smiles, on our way to the church.

I just love how the veil was captured as it was flowing before Carla walks down the aisle.

Looking forward to seeing you guys and your baby..

Church: Our Lady of Pillar Parish, Pilar Bataan

Photo: Dominic Barrios Photography

Kate and Marco came all the way from New Zealand just to have their wedding here in the Philippines. As usual, Filipino families have a strong culture and tradition when it comes to important occasions like these.

It was a wedding full of emotions for a family that is tightly-knitted.

You may also view Kate and Marco’s engagement session at Kamana Sanctuary here

Kate and Audry with a tight hug…

 After the throwing of petals, balloons were released…

Kate and Marco was touring us around in Bataan and their famous landmarks.

After a long, tiring preparation for wedding…. it’s finally time to relax…

Off to New Zealand once again… Congrats Kate and Marco!

Church: Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Brunei

Reception: Radisson Hotel, Jalan Tasek, Brunei

Photo: Dominic Barrios Photography

Brunei is just small country but a very rich one. I met Dave and Xenia during my first wedding shoot there.  After a year of emailing, I was blessed to be back there once again. And this time, I got to stay at The Empire Hotel. Talk about royal treatment.

Anyway, one of the funniest memories I had in Brunei was learning about the idiom:  ”The Fall of Bataan” .

As Dave would exhilaratingly say the day before their wedding day, … “Bukas, Susuko na ang Bataan”.

Well, you got what I mean…

   While fixing the group shots, was just shocked when I turned around, by how many people want to take pictures for their memorabilias.

Reception: Plaza Ibarra

HMUA: Chyla Guerrero

Flowers by: Love in Bloom

Photo: Dominic Barrios Photography

Video: MyPhotato

Coordinator: Dindi Macatangay

Eric and Jacqui are both nurses, both serving in a community, loves God and most importantly, EACH OTHER.  What more can you ask for? Met these two through a friend in the community, Kat Martin (Thanks Kat). And I was blessed to hear their story and just get to know them. Who would have thought, during our first meeting, we all just “clicked”.

That’s what I love about my couples. They just totally TRUST us… and when they do.. Magic happens..

 Chyla, the make-up artist, is one of Jacqui’s cousins

You can feel Jacqui’s excitement in her photos, can’t you?

Flowers made by Ate Jo of Love in Bloom

 Waiting for the bridal car to arrive…

With all the excitement, Jacqui forgot to eat lunch so she had to grab food before she goes down to march down the aisle.

Eric is all pumped up to meet his future wife…

 Here Comes the Bride….

Awesome excited reaction from the groom.

Everyone is ready to watch the couple have their first kiss…

Look at that grin … hahaha.. Go Eric!

This is just the start of a new beginning… Congrats Eric and Jacqui..

Reception: Mardale Hotel and Convention

Photo: Dominic Barrios Photography

Shot with Jason de Guzman

“It’s more fun to shoot weddings at Pagadian”…

Bong and Mell are both serving in the Singles For Christ community and I got the chance to get to know Bong when we had our mission trip at Laos. From my talks with him, I knew that this guy was one crazy, funny guy but a really devoted and hardworking full time pastoral worker. I’m sure he inspires a lot of people by how much he dedicates his life to serving God and the community through his area. So once in awhile, as a gift, we reward these deserving people with these labor of love to encourage them of doing God’s work here on earth.

Galatians 6:9  ”So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”