Two Become One

One plus one...equals one! This matrimonial arithmetic is kept a mystery, that in their union a man and a woman are bound forever.

The groom, handsome Mark Ang, waited for his bride, pretty Donna Ng at the Santuario de San Antonio in poshy Forbes Park, that day they became one. They met one summer before graduating, but love stood the test of time as both finished their studies–he in architecture from the UST and, take note, dahlings! topping the board exam, and she from La Salle with a legal management degree.

When they decided to tie the knot, it was such a long preparation, they themselves had to conceptualize everything. On the day itself, the air was filled with sounds of love from the String Minstrels and the Ateneo Glee Club.

The entourage was a sight of hot shots as principal sponsors, palanggas, like Sen. Loi Ejercito, Justa Tantoco, Brenda Reyes, Agnes Masucol, Helen Ong, Lidy Tan, Belty Yu, Regina Dee, Chit Salud and Fortune Ledesma. The heavyweight tycoons were led by James Ong, actor Rudy Fernandez, taipans Luis Ong, Elizar Masucol, Leo Ang, Ricardo Tan, Antonio Yu, Alfredo Bonpin, Sandy Javier and former mayor Jinggoy Estrada.

Apres being pronounced man and wife, the radiant bride in her Joe Salazar gown and the beloved of her life walked down the aisle holding hands, acknowledging the applause, cheers and good luck bubbles blown their way. At the grand reception at the Makati Shangri-La, it was party time! as guests danced the night into dawn. Cheers, palanggas!

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Remember, palanggas, "Only as we follow Jesus Christ can we lead others in the right direction." Smile. See you.