The Wedding Day
I had people asking, "How was the wedding?". I tried to explain but it never do justice to how it really was.
The Holy Matrimony
Recalling the moment when I started to walk down that aisle. I heard the song "Wonderful Day" sung very beautifully as I walked slowly with my Dad. Then I saw the candle lights lining up the sides of the aisle - I didn't notice that those were blue, but they were so wonderful I actually felt like a princess. As I averted my sight to the end of the aisle, all I could see was Indra. He was standing there with an expression/aura of such brilliance that everyone else is a blur around him (literally). What I felt from him was pride, mostly, combined with overwhelming joy and love. I, myself, was overwhelmed as well, and I remember thinking "Standing there is the man I love. This is the man I'll marry.". When I finally regain myself, I looked to my left, intending to greet the guests. The first and only guest I saw was Edith - I remember her saying "You look pretty!". I smiled and nodded to her comment, then looked back to Indra - He was still the only one I could see.
Nothing I say here would ever justify the look of Indra's face as he waited for me at the end of that aisle.
The moment I sat down, I noticed two napkins was being readied for me - none for Indra though. I thought it was funny that only the bride was supposed to cry. Everything else from then on was auto-pilot. But I did notice how beautiful the choir was throughout the matrimony.
The next thing to remember... Indra lifted up my veil and I was readying myself for the kiss of my life (afterall it IS recorded). Turned out he FORGOT to kiss me! It took the Monsignur to remind him of that. HMPF!
During eucharistic ceremony, I was so surprised when the priest called us up to the altar that I wasn't sure what to do. Regardless, that was a nice gift! Thank you Mgr. Mandagi!
Intercession
In between the Holy Matrimony and Reception, we had some time to take pictures around the Hotel. That was fun, especially the part of hearing David's trademark comments of "EX-CELL-ENT" and "NICEEEE".
The Reception
While parents and siblings were already up on the stage, me and Indra stayed outside the ballroom entrance door. We were getting ready for the "grand" entrance when Indra suddenly asked "Hey, my part of the lyrics is 'so-and-so' right?". He was so nervous that he had to remind himself of the lyrics. So the doors were finally opened and the music of "At The Beginning" was playing. I smiled my best smile but my legs were trembling. All the while I was worried that I'd trip on my own dress. Also, Indra was holding and crushes my hand. Both of us were mighty nervous but THANKS BE TO GOD that we still could sing quite well!
As we got on the stage, Indra did his speech and I did mine. The piano intro of "All in All" started at the perfect time right before the end of my speech. When I started singing, I immediately realized how my voice was at a peak that was never before. It was a temporary gift the Lord gave me to praise His name. We sang very beautifully. When we decided to sing this song, we wanted to proclaim that the Lord is the ONE Lord that unites us, to glorify the Lord, and to touch the hearts of others. Judging from guests' responses, it seems that the Lord achieves all. All is from Him, and all is for Him.
When I stand on the stage to greet the guest one by one, I just couldn't stop smiling as I was really feeling grateful for their coming. When I thank them, I was genuinely thanking them. Someone even commented that it's rare to see a bride smiling from the beginning of the reception until the end. I was energized too! But of course after the burst of adrenaline wanes, it took me a week to recover.
I can't thank anybody but the Lord for His involvement in this wedding. Praise be to God!
The Holy Matrimony
Recalling the moment when I started to walk down that aisle. I heard the song "Wonderful Day" sung very beautifully as I walked slowly with my Dad. Then I saw the candle lights lining up the sides of the aisle - I didn't notice that those were blue, but they were so wonderful I actually felt like a princess. As I averted my sight to the end of the aisle, all I could see was Indra. He was standing there with an expression/aura of such brilliance that everyone else is a blur around him (literally). What I felt from him was pride, mostly, combined with overwhelming joy and love. I, myself, was overwhelmed as well, and I remember thinking "Standing there is the man I love. This is the man I'll marry.". When I finally regain myself, I looked to my left, intending to greet the guests. The first and only guest I saw was Edith - I remember her saying "You look pretty!". I smiled and nodded to her comment, then looked back to Indra - He was still the only one I could see.
Nothing I say here would ever justify the look of Indra's face as he waited for me at the end of that aisle.
The moment I sat down, I noticed two napkins was being readied for me - none for Indra though. I thought it was funny that only the bride was supposed to cry. Everything else from then on was auto-pilot. But I did notice how beautiful the choir was throughout the matrimony.
The next thing to remember... Indra lifted up my veil and I was readying myself for the kiss of my life (afterall it IS recorded). Turned out he FORGOT to kiss me! It took the Monsignur to remind him of that. HMPF!
During eucharistic ceremony, I was so surprised when the priest called us up to the altar that I wasn't sure what to do. Regardless, that was a nice gift! Thank you Mgr. Mandagi!
Intercession
In between the Holy Matrimony and Reception, we had some time to take pictures around the Hotel. That was fun, especially the part of hearing David's trademark comments of "EX-CELL-ENT" and "NICEEEE".
The Reception
While parents and siblings were already up on the stage, me and Indra stayed outside the ballroom entrance door. We were getting ready for the "grand" entrance when Indra suddenly asked "Hey, my part of the lyrics is 'so-and-so' right?". He was so nervous that he had to remind himself of the lyrics. So the doors were finally opened and the music of "At The Beginning" was playing. I smiled my best smile but my legs were trembling. All the while I was worried that I'd trip on my own dress. Also, Indra was holding and crushes my hand. Both of us were mighty nervous but THANKS BE TO GOD that we still could sing quite well!
As we got on the stage, Indra did his speech and I did mine. The piano intro of "All in All" started at the perfect time right before the end of my speech. When I started singing, I immediately realized how my voice was at a peak that was never before. It was a temporary gift the Lord gave me to praise His name. We sang very beautifully. When we decided to sing this song, we wanted to proclaim that the Lord is the ONE Lord that unites us, to glorify the Lord, and to touch the hearts of others. Judging from guests' responses, it seems that the Lord achieves all. All is from Him, and all is for Him.
When I stand on the stage to greet the guest one by one, I just couldn't stop smiling as I was really feeling grateful for their coming. When I thank them, I was genuinely thanking them. Someone even commented that it's rare to see a bride smiling from the beginning of the reception until the end. I was energized too! But of course after the burst of adrenaline wanes, it took me a week to recover.
I can't thank anybody but the Lord for His involvement in this wedding. Praise be to God!
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