Ikakasal na kami
Bianca&Miguel
With joyful hearts
Together with our families, we joyfully invite you to celebrate the day we become husband and wife. Everything you need is on this page, and we will keep it updated as the date gets closer.
Bianca & Miguel
Two threads, one cloth: woven slowly, by hand, to last.
Our story
How we got here
We met in 2018 at a friend's despedida in Makati. Miguel offered Bianca the last piece of bibingka; she still says that was the moment.
Then came two years of long distance, Manila and Dubai, four hours apart, with video calls timed around both our shifts. When Miguel came home for good, he brought back a ring he had been hiding in a sock drawer for a year.
He proposed on a rainy Sunday in Tagaytay, over bulalo, with both our families hiding in the next room. Now we would love you to be there for the next part.
The day
- 3:00 PM
Wedding ceremony
Holy Mass with the candle, veil, cord and coin rites. Please be seated by 2:30 PM.
Formal Filipiniana or barong
San Agustin ChurchIntramuros, Manila - 5:00 PM
Cocktails
Merienda and drinks while we take photos with our families.
The Courtyard, Calle RealIntramuros, Manila - 6:00 PM
Reception
Dinner, toasts from our ninongs and ninangs, the money dance, then dancing until 11.
Formal Filipiniana or barong
The Courtyard, Calle RealIntramuros, Manila
Reception program
Times are approximate. Dinner waits for no one.
- 6:00 PM
Entrance of the newlyweds
The entourage first, then the two of us. Cheer as loud as you like.
- 6:30 PM
Dinner
Dinner is served. The lechon station opens first.
- 7:30 PM
Toasts and messages
A few words from our parents and our ninongs and ninangs.
- 8:00 PM
First dance
- 8:15 PM
Money dance
Pin a bill on us and take a turn on the floor: a Filipino blessing for our first years together.
- 8:45 PM
Cake, bouquet and garter
- 9:00 PM
Party
The dance floor stays open until 11.
Moments before the day
Our entourage
Our parents
Parents of the bride
- Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Dela Cruz
Parents of the groom
- Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo Santiago
Principal sponsors
Ninang
- Atty. Carmela Reyes
- Dr. Teresita Lim
- Mrs. Lourdes Bautista
- Mrs. Rosario Mendoza
Ninong
- Engr. Antonio Reyes
- Dr. Manuel Lim
- Mr. Ricardo Bautista
- Mr. Fernando Mendoza
Secondary sponsors
Candle
- Paolo Garcia & Trisha Navarro
Veil
- Carlo Aquino & Jasmine Tan
Cord
- Rafael Cruz & Nicole Ramos
Entourage
Best man
- Gabriel Santiago
Maid of honor
- Camille Dela Cruz
Bearers and flower girls
Ring bearer
- Enzo Santiago
Coin bearer
- Lucas Reyes
Bible bearer
- Mateo Lim
Flower girls
- Sofia Dela Cruz
- Ysabel Mendoza
What to wear
Formal Filipiniana
Barong tagalog or a dark suit; Filipiniana, terno sleeves or a long dress. Ecru, ivory and gold are lovely; white is for the bride.
- Ivory
- Ecru
- Gold
- Tobacco
Good to know
What should I wear?
Formal Filipiniana or a long dress, and barong tagalog or a suit. The colours we love are listed under the dress code.
Can I bring a plus one or my kids?
We are counting seats carefully, so we can only welcome the names on your invitation. Thank you for understanding.
When do you need my RSVP?
Please reply at least a month before the wedding so we can give the caterer our final count.
Is there parking?
Yes, at the church and at the reception venue. Ask the marshals at the gate if you are unsure.
Can I take photos during the ceremony?
We would love you to be fully present during Mass. Our photographers will share the pictures with everyone.
A note on gifts
Your presence on our wedding day is the greatest gift. Should you wish to bless us further, a monetary gift toward our first home would be deeply appreciated.
Will you celebrate with us?
Please let us know by RSVP so we can save you a seat.