Dear Diary, This Is What We Learned While Patiently Waiting to Get Married

2020 was the year many claimed would be theirs, filled with magical moments and milestones to be celebrated. A couple of months into the year, however, everything changed and the world was left to face a new reality that’s here to stay. Soon-to-be-wed couples will forever bond over the unique way they were all affected. Almost a year later, we’ve seen many stories unfold—some happily married after simpler ceremonies, others still patiently waiting for safer times.

Dear Diary, This Is What We Learned While Patiently Waiting to Get Married

It might have felt like a fairytale the first few months of the engagement, but after time passed, different feelings started to kick-in—from eagerness to move on to the next chapter, to complete comfort with the person you’ve chosen to spend your life with, and even numbness at the mention of wedding plans. To empathize with fellow brides-to-be, we’re sharing 6 love lessons brides learned while planning a wedding during a pandemic. Can you relate to all the feels? Feel free to share your wedding woes with us as well!

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Elegance in Intimacy: This Couple Went All-Out Formal for Their Rustic Wedding!

Jay-ar and Regina’s wedding is a testament that you don’t need a hotel ballroom or hundreds of guests to throw an elegant celebration. They chose an underground café in Antipolo surrounded by lush greenery for their venue, but the rustic styling and sharp formalwear completely elevated the ambience of the space. Check out how the ceremony aisle was lined with subtle, yet bold-colored blooms which perfectly matched the adorable flower girl! All eyes were on the bride who looked absolutely radiant in her stunning Julianne Syjuco gown, don’t you think? We love how she styled it with with a sparkling headpiece for an even more regal look! Scroll through the photos by ProudRad to see more of this enchanting rustic wedding.

Elegance in Intimacy: This Couple Went All-Out Formal for Their Rustic Wedding!

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Local Produce and OPM Songs Made This Couple’s Modern Filipiniana Wedding Stand Out!

We love Modern Filipiniana weddings because not only are they beautiful, but they show pride for our country too! We’ve seen many couples put unique spins on the Filipiniana theme, and Stephen and Krina were no exception. Their wedding favors were so creative and very Pinoy! They set up two stalls with fresh produce sourced from local markets and distributed bayongs for their guests to fill to the brim and take home. Since Stephen and Krina are from the music and theater industries, it was only natural that their wedding soundtrack was comprised of well-loved songs, which were mostly OPM.

Local Produce and OPM Songs Made This Couple's Modern Filipiniana Wedding Stand Out!

As the daughter of National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, the bride, Krina, and her new husband honored her parents through a duet of the Maestro’s famous composition for his wife, “Tunay na Ligaya.” As they serenaded the bride’s parents, the couple even pulled them up to join the performance! What a treat that must have been for all the guests! We can go on and on about the many elements that made this wedding unique and memorable, but we’ll just let you see for yourself through these photos from Dan Rivera. Happy scrolling!

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Fun and Personalized Details Made This Wedding Extra Meaningful and Full of Love!

Garden weddings are always so refreshing to see, which is why we never get tired of gazing at them. A beautiful horizon as your backdrop, fresh air, and surroundings full of trees and flowers, what more could you want from a wedding outdoors? Tony and Janelle’s special day certainly is a gorgeous sight, because apart from the beautiful garden venue, they incorporated fun details to make their wedding extra meaningful and unique. First of all, this couple had their love story printed as a comic on the back of every invitation for all their guests to read and enjoy. It’s such a clever and creative way to share your story to your friends and relatives, and it will surely make them appreciate what you’re celebrating even more! Next, we have the bridesmaids in their blue and yellow dresses with floral fabric in the same colors as accents. This is a great example if you want to have one detail that ties the bridesmaids’ attire together and makes them look cohesive. The accent fabric was also used in multiple ways – a scarf, straps, belt, and piping. Take note of these details we mentioned and think of incorporating them for your own special day. Adding personalized elements and details you really love will make your wedding much more reflective of who you are as a couple! Get some more inspiration from Tony and Janelle’s wedding! Scroll through these photos by Team Benitez Photo.

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This Couple’s Intimate Wedding Was Inspired by the Warmth of Sunsets

The warm oranges, reds, yellows, and the promise of new tomorrows always make sunsets so nostalgic and magical. No wonder why Roldan and Ria have always loved watching sunsets together, and why they incorporated it in their wedding theme and motif! Sunsets are so meaningful to this couple that they chose to turn it into their monogram, which they creatively applied on their wedding invitations and as matching tattoos! The warm hues of sunsets were also used in their decor such as the flowers and menu cards. We also love how relaxed the feel of Roldan and Ria’s wedding is; the same mood like watching the sunset at the end of the day exudes. It’s so soothing to see a mix of vases, mismatched chairs, distressed napkins, and just a table full of close friends and family. If you’re looking for wedding motif inspiration, then catch the colors of sunset from Roldan and Ria’s wedding! Check out these photos from Moki Cruz Photography.

This Couple's Intimate Wedding Was Inspired by the Warmth of Sunsets

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