The Array

May 9 (Lunchtime): I went to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas fronting Paseo del Mar to buy the Commemorative Coins for our Array.

It's my first time to enter BSP. It's one of the newest building in Zamboanga City. The security in that place was so tight but the guards were very much approachable.

I bought 13 pcs. commemorative coins which is worth 130pesos. I never thought of it as big.

I was being told by my colleagues in the workplace: mam virgie and mam diane to buy 13 pieces of it instead of borrowing coins from those who have been married. They said, don't borrow the coins for the array because your married life will always be in debt.

What is the essence of coins in the wedding rites? 

The Wedding Coins (also known as: Arras [ah-rahs] or Arrhae [ar-rah-heh]) have traditionally symbolized the prosperity that would be shared by the new couple, and the groom's promise to provide for the welfare of the new family. However, today's couples embrace life & face the world together in a more mutually supportive way than ever before. So, the Wedding Coins have come to symbolize the couple's commitment to mutually contributing to their relationship, their children, and their community.(http://www.mybarong2.com/ceremony-art-1075.html)

Why do couples need to have 13 new coins?
The thirteen (13) arras coins represents wealth and prosperity for each month of the year with an extra to spare assuring luck for the newlyweds and their future family the whole year through and beyond. But while the traditional arrhae have come to only symbolize material wealth with the man pledging support for his wife, today’s couples face married life together in a more mutually-supportive way than ever before. This has been the guiding inspiration for the Unity Coins — the 21st century update of the traditional wedding arrhae.  (http://www.weddingsatwork.com/index.php/the-unity-coins)

 The coins symbolizes the affirmation of wedding vows as each coin represents one of the thirteen universal tenets of an enduring marriage.

 

~:~ Love ~:~ Harmony ~:~ Cooperation ~:~ Commitment ~:~

~:~ Peace ~:~ Happiness ~:~ Trust ~:~ Respect ~:~ Caring ~:~

~:~ Wisdom ~:~ Joy ~:~ Wholeness ~:~ Nurturing ~:~

 

 

The Bridal Shower

After an afternoon of head-breaking meeting with the Academic Management Team, I was surprised by my co-teachers with a bridal shower :)

Because our meeting ended so late, some of the female teachers went home already. But, it didn't spoil the party. It was so fun and right at this moment i'm blogging about it, i'm still in blissful mode :)

people behind it: hannah, mitch, rona, mam ruthie, mam v, mam virgie, mam gel, mam vicky, mam cha ...mam pam and mam eve came in late because of the 'pancit'.. hehehe

it's a tradition in the high school community to give a bridal shower for female teachers/staffs  before they get married. I've expected it! :) but the shower they gave was so unique and different.. we had so much fun till the end :)

a regular bridal shower would be gift giving, message for the bride and eating ...but they made it extra special for me :) instead, these girls took me into the "hot seat." they asked questions and i have to answer it honestly. what were their questions? hmmm...some questions were about how the love story began, how did i know he's the one, and questions are going wild.. hehehe.

in return, i can also ask any question to the married ones .. and the room was filled with laughter :)

suddenly, there was blackout (oooops! as expected, a way of life here in zamboanga city) when the generator was turned on, we ate the food they brought in: puto, lumpia, empanada, peanuts, and the late 'pancit'... and our conversations went on.

there was never a dull moment and everyone was so happy to share their thoughts about relationship and the married life.

i'm so grateful for them.

i'm counting the days before the wedding day. but more importantly, it's after that day which will mark another chapter of my life with the man i will love and cherish forever.

gifts i received from my co-teachers :)

Faces of L♥VE

Definitely YES! I'm getting married :)
I would like to share to you my dear readers how we did the preparations and  the day we will both say, "I do."

April 26, 2012 : Pre-Nuptial Photo Shoot
Photography by CWorks
Photographer: Chum Aquino
Hair & Make-up: Paul Anthony Espinosa

Tips for Pre-nup Pictorial:

• Make sure you knew your photographer and have their works reviewed.
• Choose a good hair and make-up artist.
• Plan your themes for the shoot and check on your closet first to avoid buying new clothes just for the shoot.
• Ask help from friends: their suggestions matter very well.
• Make sure your fiance affirms to whatever plan you've laid out. (There will be times he may not feel comfortable with the setting, outfits and even the hours spent for it.) Most guys aren't that vain like girls do :)

Here are some photos we will forever cherish as we say, Yes to forever!

 

 

fall in L♥VE, stay in L♥VE, and it will decide everything ♥.♥