We begin our forever together on
Edbert
Kaye
Request the honor of your presence at their wedding ceremony and reception.
Request the honor of your presence at their wedding ceremony and reception.
A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.
The Groom
Born: March 25, 1992
Kaye means so much to me and I can't believe she is actually going to marry me. Her heart radiates love, care, and kindness in everything she does. I'm so excited to spend the rest of my life with her. Kaye is perfect for me—pure, beautiful, and full of heart.
The Bride
Born: June 17, 1993
Edbert has a truly amazing heart. Our shared moments, filling every day with happiness, even during the most challenging times. I am so incredibly blessed and excited to spend everyday for the rest of my life with my best friend.
(San Antonio De Padua Parish Church)
San Antonio de Padua Parish in Nasugbu welcomes visitors to a very serene atmosphere. It comes with a very spacious landscape that quickly reminds of the San Antonio de Padua Parish in Silang, Cavite.
The church located in Barangay Kaylaway. The newly built parish cover six barangays in Nasugbu including the Barangay Banilad that covers a large portion of the Galo River (Check: The Galo River of Nasugbu), Brgy. Aga, Tumalim, Mataas na Pulo, Kayrilaw, and Kaylaway. This beautiful parish is dedicated under the patronage of San Antonio de Padua.
(La Mariposa Tagaytay Events Place)
La Mariposa a Spanish term for "Butterflies". Events place with a dome of butterflies.
La Mariposa is a brilliant choice for a wedding venue. An events place with a dome of butterflies in lush florals & greens, draped pavilion & colorful foliage.
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
The First Introduction year 2017, through my workmate, his best friend, that we first connected. I remember the moment vividly—sitting in my office during our break time, scrolling through my Facebook feed, when I got a friend request. The name was familiar, but the face was new. His best friend had mentioned him a few times, describing him as fun and easygoing. So, without thinking much about it, I clicked "Accept." A moment later, the chat box pinged. "Hey, it's Edbert, your workmate's best friend, Thanks for the accept" the message read.
We exchanged a few casual messages at first. Nothing too deep, just getting to know each other through short chats. It was nice, friendly, even a little awkward, but it felt harmless. Little did I know, that simple friend request was the start of something unexpected.
Months passed by, and we continued to chat on and off, mostly about work and the occasional random topic. We didn’t exactly form a close connection, but there was something about him that kept the conversations going. Then, one day, out of nowhere, he asked me a question I didn’t expect: “Would you be interested in meeting up sometime? Maybe grab dinner and catch a movie?” I agreed, intrigued by the idea of getting out and meeting someone new. We had dinner, we watched a movie, but there were no sparks—no butterflies.
By the end of the night, I knew there wasn’t going to be a second date. It was clear that we just weren’t clicking. I didn’t feel that instant connection you sometimes hear about. We both said our goodbyes, and that was the last time we really spoke. We didn’t talk much after that. I figured that was that, and we moved on with our lives.
Fast forward to 2019, almost two years after that uneventful first date. Out of the blue, I heard from his best friend again, “We’re planning a trip to Calaguas in February 23-25, and Edbert wants you to come along.” I asked for more details, and it turned out that a group of his college friends had planned a short trip, and his best friend had insisted I be part of the group.
I hesitated at first. After all, I had met him once before, and the connection just hadn’t been there. But there was something about the idea of a group trip, away from the usual work routine, that seemed fun and carefree. So, I agreed.
The trip to Calaguas turned out to be completely different from what I had expected. The landscape was breathtaking—white sands, crystal-clear waters, and a sense of freedom in the air. I spent the weekend enjoying the company of everyone in the group, including him. But as the days passed, I began to notice something different. There was an ease to our conversations this time, an effortless flow that wasn’t there before. Maybe it was the change in environment, or maybe we were both different people now, but the more time we spent together, the more I felt comfortable around him.
By the end of the trip, we were talking more than we ever had, exchanging numbers again and even making plans to hang out when we returned to the city. It was clear that the awkwardness from our first encounter had melted away. We didn’t know it at the time, but that trip would mark the beginning of something special.
A few weeks after the trip, he said “You know, I feel like I already lost you once. But this time, I’m not going to let that happen again. I want the chance to really get to know you. For real. Can I court you?” I knew that something had shifted. He wasn’t the same guy I had met in 2017. He had grown, and so had I. I smiled softly and said the words: “Yes.”
Now, when I look back at how we started, it almost seems unbelievable. From a simple friend request on Facebook, to an awkward first date, to a group trip that changed everything—it’s been a journey of surprises, second chances, and, above all, growth. Sometimes, love doesn’t happen in an instant. Sometimes, it takes time to find the right person, to grow into the right relationship. But when it’s right, it’s worth the wait. And now, I can say with certainty: I’m glad we didn’t give up after that first date. Because in the end, we found each other when we were both ready—and that made all the difference.
It was the perfect day to celebrate our 5th anniversary— We arrived at Tayid Lighthouse, As we were walking toward the lighthouse, the photographers and drone operators, who had been quietly accompanying us throughout the day, suggested we take a walk together toward the lighthouse. I didn’t think much of it, assuming it was just part of the usual tour package. But then, just as we reached a particularly scenic spot—right by the lighthouse—he stopped.
"Love, happy 5th anniversary!" he said, his voice calm but filled with emotion. "Will you marry me?" I was so awestruck, surprised at the same time as he was down there ring in hand. I was teary eyed and hugged him.
"Yes! It's always Yes! Thank you love!"
May you live as long as you wish and love as long as you live.
Your presence at our wedding is all we could ask for.
If you would like to contribute, a monetary gift would be a meaningful way to help us start our new life together. Thank you!
"Our hearts are full of love and gratitude for everyone who celebrated with us."
