Do I? I Do!

Just like any couple, we had our quarrels about the wedding preparation to the point that we no longer wanted to pursue this wedding! Anyway, after having our SORRYs we finally get on with the planning.

Originally, Jen wanted the 11-12-13 date but it falls on a Tuesday and the preparation period will be shorter so we decided to move it to 2014. Now the question is, what significant day of 2014 will we schedule our big day?

Jen wanted a memorable but unique date so she thought of doing it on our anniversary which is on 04-03-14 but unfortunately it falls on a Thursday. So to give a little consideration to our hardworking guests, we decided to move it on Friday so that they can at least save their precious half day leave. This will also allow all our guests to stay a little longer past their bed time since it's already weekend (sorry guys the date is not really meant to test our friendship or blood relation).

Alas, the final date is 04-04-14 at 4pm not to mention 04-03-14 is our 14th BF-GF anniversary (we’re not really fond of the number 4, we just want a date that will easily be remembered) To all our guests, we will greatly appreciate your presence on this date from the bottom of our hearts.

We have this very long boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and when we say long, we mean looooong! Anyway, a lot of people are asking us why not get married already since we’re in the right age and with stable careers. We can say that we're still enjoying work, our going-outs and not yet really ready to have a family. Jen was the one who’s making "kulit" to Jay about it and during an unexpected event, the long wait is over, Jay proposed to Jen on June 28, 2012.

Here's the copy of Jay's script for his proposal to Jen:

It has already been 27 years since the Lord had brought you into this world. 27 years of blessings to your family, 27 years of caring to the ones you love, 27 years of happiness to your friends and 27 years of kindness to the people that surrounds you. Of those 27 years, I’m fortunate and blessed to have been part of its 12 years.

It has already been 12 years since the day we first met, a moment when my world stood still and everything feels like it’s in slow motion. It seems that your every move takes my breath away. Since then, everything had changed, from the way I talk, the way I move, the way I dress, the way I study, the way I work, all of it contributed to what I am today, a better and a more matured person. And all of this is because of that one moment when you decided to walk the same path with me.

All the happiness, the fun, the sorrows, the hardships, the trials and tribulations that we shared, honed us and prepared us to whatever God planned for us. Every problem, every conflict, every petty quarrels were given to us to test the strength of our relationship. And I’m proud to say that we have weathered it all, we stood our ground, we believe in each other and trusted each other.

I can still remember one of my answer to your question of why the need to be in a girlfriend-boyfriend relationship. I remember saying, “so that you’ll have someone to share the rest of your life with, someone who will always be there through thick or thin”. In life, relationship grows deeper and more personal, from a stranger to a friend, from a friend to a very close friend, from a very close friend to being part of the family. And the driver of this growth is love. But before you love someone, you must know the person from the inside-out. The more you spend time with this person, the more your love grows.

However, in a relationship, loving is not the only requirement for it to grow, you need to learn sacrifice. You’ll have to sacrifice your wants, sometimes your needs and most especially your time to make your loved ones happy and contented. And to venture into a relationship, you must accept the fact that it’s not always going to be smooth sailing. You have to learn to brace yourself for the rough seas. Once you know and have accepted these facts then that’s the time that you’re ready to take on this voyage.

I believe that with all the things that we went through and the 12 years that we shared together, I know that this is the right moment to ask you:
Will you marry me?

Jen is not fond of grandiose jewelry like a diamond ring, she’s just a simple girl who is satisfied wearing fancy cheap jewelries. The reason why she’s not always wearing the ring plus a lot more practical reasons… So on June 29, 2013, Jay proposed to Jen again during a surprise picnic at La Mesa Eco Park (Jen loves picnic and it’s actually a dream come true for Jen to have an exclusive picnic with Jay). Jay gave Jen another ring which really reflects Jen as a person.

Will there be a third proposal just to secure Jay’s presence on 040414??? :D

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

The Wedding Date

The Proposal

Enjoying Boracay

Davao Adventures

Fernbrook Gardens (Official Engagement Photoshoot)