Ethereal Love

The first time I held my hands on this paper feels euphoric. I wasn't aware that this thing made me insanely happy, up to this moment.

De Vera & Ruiz-Chua Wedding
February 14, 2016

Ngumiti ako, habang patuloy na nakatitig sa invitation ng kasal namin ni Iera. 

The invitation is quite simple for my liking but this is what she wants: pure, simple but appealing. Just like her.

Just like my Judith Iera.

I tried to convince her to choose another design for our invitation, but she insisted. 

"This is just a piece of paper Gregg, I don't want to have a fight with you just because of this." Those were the exact words that she said. "The intricate design makes this invites wonderful. Can't you see?" 

"Yes, Baby. Okay this is settled, Carla sundin mo ang gusto niya. She wants this design and then so be it." I commanded Carla, our wedding planner. 

Hindi lang ito ang unang beses na nagtalo kami regarding sa details ng aming kasal. She wanted our wedding to be simple and intimate. But I want this wedding to grand and extravagant. 

Just like what she deserves.

I wanted our wedding to be at Manila Cathedral and the reception is on Edsa Shang-rila Hotel. She did not agree on that as expected pero pinipilit ko ang gusto kong mangyari.

"Magastos ang plano mo Gregg at alam mo naman na sobrang traffic sa Manila. It will take an hour travelling from the church to the reception," she softly said. The sweetness of her voice makes my heart melt. Just like the old times.

Natigilan ako. Nakuha ko kaagad ang point niya. But I want the reception on Shang. May simbahan pa ba na mas malapit sa doon?

An idea crossed my mind. "Bakit hindi na lang sa Baclaran Church tayo ikasal?" I suggested as I scan Carla's church portfolio. Hoping na pumayag siya this time. "Then sa MOA Arena ang reception. How was that?"

Nanlaki ang mga mata niya, she looks so beautiful kahit sa simpleng reactions niya. Hindi siya makapaniwala sa sinabi ko. Naguluhan ako. What's wrong with my suggestion?

"Are you aware of what you've said?" Medyo tumataas na ang boses niya. She's angry? I don't get it. Masama bang gawing engrande ang kasal namin?

"That second idea of yours is way more costly than the first one. Seriously MOA Arena? Rental pa lang ng venue, it will cost millions!" 

Napalingon ako kay Carla na mataman na nakatitig sa amin. Maya maya ngumiti siya habang naiiling. I know she is used to this situation. She's in the industry for 5 years at hindi ako nagkamali sa pagpili sa kanya.

"So what? I worked my ass off for several years just to give you the wedding that you deserve. I want you to feel that you are the queen on our wedding day."

"Marami pang mahahalagang bagay ang pwede nating paglaanan ng pinaghirapan mo. Para sa magiging anak natin, para sa'yo o kaya para sa Mommy mo." 

She is always likes this. Palagi niyang iniisip ang kapakanan ng iba kaysa sa sarili niya. I am very happy na kasama sa mga plano niya ang magiging anak naming dalawa.

The thought of my children running around my house crossed my mind. I can't wait to build my family with her. She will be a great wife and a mother.

I knew I've made bad and impulsive decisions before, pero hindi maalis sa akin na magtanong kung ano ba ang nagawa ko at napunta siya sa akin. Not that I'm complaining. Honestly I'm thankful that I have her in my life. She's too perfect to be true.