Enterprising gentleman Judd Pimentel first met Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino’s efficient Marketing Communications Manager Renee Villasin through mutual friends in 2006. Two years later, they met again at a charity event and this time, there was chemistry.
Judd and Renee were wed at the Sacred Heart Parish with much loved and well- respected Rev. Father Ernesto Javier, S.J. as officiating priest.
The groom, dignified in an off-white tuxedo, stood smiling alongside his best men, brother Jacob Pimentel and childhood friend Sebastian Seno, as he watched his gorgeous bride walk down the aisle on the arm of her father. Renee was simply radiant and glowingly beautiful in an understated Mikado silk sleeveless gown with a slight train designed by Cebu’s foremost fashion designer Philip Rodriguez, who also masterfully created the attire for the entire entourage.
The madrinas Norah Balao, Marmel Boisseree, Charito del Rosario, Zony Escario, Editha Partidas, Marie Villalon and Marina Stella Uy wore beautiful earth tone gowns while the padrinos Dewey Choachuy, Hendry Chua, Enrique Farrarons, Mariano Florido Jr., Marco Protacio and Augusto Go, all stood tall and handsome in their tailored black suits.
Maids of Honor Sarrita Pimentel and Caroline Malagar wore 60s inspired Jackie O burgundy outfits complete with pill box hats while bridesmaids Antoinette Corominas, Ann Rosales, Francesca Martinez, Marissa San Augustin and Tisha Villaluz looked ever so chic in similar attires, this time in deep champagne. The groomsmen Jon Syjuco, Randy Pages, Eduard Loop, Stanley Yap and Tomas Ngo III were debonair in dark suits.
The reception was held at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino. The majestic gathering area was transformed into a tent with the ceiling draped in yards upon yards of white billowing fabrics. Marco Protacio, the dynamic general manager of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, personally and meticulously took charge of most of the preparations, from the elegant decorations of the dining room to the exquisite menu that showcased the property’s finest cuisine. Sandra Lim, the up coming baker, created the three-tiered Belgian chocolate fondant cake that simply delighted the guests.
The presidential table had a royal setting for the newlyweds who where joined by the dashing groomsmen and lovely bridesmaids. Antique candelabras, scented candles and white blooms added drama to the magical ambiance.
After dinner the stage curtains slowly opened and the popular Renaissance Band began to play. Judd led his radiant Renee to the dance floor for the traditional first dance as husband and wife.
After years of searching for the true meaning of life and love, the newlyweds have finally found home with each other.