*As rated by the Bigornia-Martinez Evaluation Board
**Photos courtesy of Al's family, Parkershot Photography, and my dear friend/lomographer Kat Constantino
A - Outstanding
B - Highly Satisfactory
C - Satisfactory
*with a plus (+) or minus (-) if necessary. hahaha! Parang ratings ito sa conduct nung grade school at high school ako ah. teehee!
1) Church - Our Lady of Consolation Parish
Contact Person: Ms. Earlie and Tita Shirley
Rating: B+
Napakaganda talaga ng simbahang ito. :) Ms. Earlie and Tita Shirley were very helpful and accommodating during the preps. The choir was also good. Magaling yung soprano nila who sang a duet with our friend, The Prayer ata yun, hehe. Nalungkot lang ako kasi pinagmamadali na kami sa pictorials kaya wala kaming picture with the maids of honor and best men. They said mahaba raw kasi ang homily ni Fr. Mon at overtime na kami. Sa akin naman, would 10 or 15 seconds matter eh yun na lang ang kulang. May kasunod kaming wedding that time kasi (4:30pm sila, kami 2:45pm). Sigh. Eh minsan ka lang ikakasal.. :(
2) Priest - Fr. Ramon Ma. L. Bautista, SJ
Rating: A+
We met Fr. Mon through my college friend, Jason, who's now a novice in the Society of Jesus. Napakabait ni Fr. Mon at gustong-gusto ko ang homily nya during the wedding mass. He said that for our relationship to last and to remain strong, we should always AFFIRM each other. Affirmation can be done by: 1) Communication, 2) Forgiveness, and 3) Gifting - giving gifts to each other, not necessarily material gifts. We're really happy that he officiated our wedding mass. :)
3) Reception - Bulwagang Recoletos (beside the Parish)
Contact Person: Sir William or Sir Rod
Rating: A
I love the "old-feel" of the venue! Ang ganda rin ng halls kapag naayusan na. Iba rin ang dating ng lugar sa gabi, with all the lights. Wala ring kahirap-hirap sa pag-reserve ng venue at sa pakikipag-usap sa mga guards on duty na sina Sir William at Sir Rod. They handle reservations for Recoletos, in coordination with the head priest, and they are very accommodating and patient with our inquiries.
