Vincent and Jane unite in style

After an 11-year relationship, Jane Chua and Vincent Garcia were married at the modern Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod, the church of 100 walls.

Their love story, unlike the typical tale of sparks and love at first sight, began as a friendship through Jane’s brother, Joseph. The couple’s interactions eventually blossomed into an inseparable bond.

The parents of the bride, Sammy Yu Chua and Aileen Alimpos Chua, as well as the parents of the groom, Gil Aberasturi Garcia and Cherique Larrazabal Garcia, beamed with happiness that filled the house of prayer as the young couple exchanged lifetime vows in the solemn celebration of the Mass.

Jane looked resplendent in a masterpiece by much-admired fashion designer Wendell Quisido. The gown was a masterpiece of Italian lace with baroque design encrusted with crystals and beads.

The groom opted to don an original Philip Rodriguez embroidered Barong Tagalog.

newlyweds Vincent and Jane Garcia.
The newlyweds with principal sponsor Ramontito Garcia and his wife Liz.
THE newlyweds with parents Sammy and Aileen Chua, and Gil and Cherique Garcia.
(top row) Charleen Arnado, Jillianne Chua, bride Jane Chua, Monique Patalinjug. (Bottom row) Jhannen Alimpoos, Kate Chua, Althea Cipat, Berdynne Aliño, Michelle Chua, Shylah Martel.
(Front row) Vincent Garcia with Jayson Chua, Mark Ng, Kelly Viado, Joseph Chua. (Second row) Don Agpoon, Geoneil Young, Kelvin Sy, Joel Aliño. (Back row) Aiveen Alimpoos and Grant Uy.
JJ and Berdynne Aliño with their son Ashton.

The nine sets of principal sponsors were led by the groom’s uncle Ramontito Garcia and aunt Cristina Garcia.

Vincent’s childhood and college buddy, Mark Anthony Ng was Best Man, while Jane’s younger sister, Jillianne Krisha Chua, was Maid of Honor.

Joel Jesper Aliño and his lovely wife Berdynne were Man of Honor and Matron of Honor, respectively.

The ceremony led by Msgr. Roberto Alesna, which was officiated by six priests, was filled with moments of joy and happy tears.

Following the solemn rites, guests proceeded to the sleek and elegant Radisson Blu Hotel for a curated dinner reception of food and beverage.

Stylist and events designer par excellence Hans Berdejo transformed the ballroom into a never-seen-before paradise decorated with hundreds upon hundreds of flowers, such as hydrangeas, tulips, roses gypsophlas and phaelanopsis. This was made more special by the magical wonders of the lights.

Achin Garcia and Cristina Garcia, principal sponsors.
Maria Cristina Quiron, principal sponsor, with Cherique Garcia, mother of the groom.
Kirsten Antoinette Nakayama
Ivan Malixi, Kristalle Garcia Kekert, Maite and Lucy Garcia, Fiona Kekert, Sari Malixi with Wolf and Harvey Kekert.
Ari and Amabella Larrazabal with daughter Aubrey and Amari.

Events specialist Snoogie Reynes Mata was overall coordinator. As expected, she ensured that all details were executed flawlessly which made the wedding unique and memorable.

In time, the bride and the groom presented a video marking their years of romance, which was met with applause and cheers.

This was followed by the traditional cutting of the five-feet, six-tiered cake with different flavors by Jeah Baron of Cupkeyk N Art.

After the wedding rituals, the energetic On the Cover Band played songs from yesteryears done with modern renditions. Everyone took to the floor and danced the night away.