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Bride: Jennifer (My Cousin)

Photo by: Rosemarie (My Mother)

January 25, 2014, Saturday. My Eldest Cousin's Wedding Day. I don't really know how to start this blog entry but I know that there are people who are waiting for this.

It was one year ago when Kuya Orlie proposed to Ate Jen-jen. Since that day, they'd started to attend Wedding Fair for the preparation of their wedding. 

We'd waited for this day and all of us were very much EXCITED. I know that my Grandmother was very PROUD as well as the parents of the bride and groom. 

Marriage is very sacred and I believe that once a person gets married it will be until the end. You can say that the phrase "until the end" seems to be impossible nowadays but if the "LOVE" they have for each other is "STRONG" enough to conquer all the HARDSHIPS... UNTIL THE END will be POSSIBLE.

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Maid of Honor and Secondary Sponsors Preparations

We're only WOMEN. Believe me... it's VERY HARD to become one. There are lots of things that we need to do in order for us to look good or look presentable in a special day like Weddings. 

Since the day my cousin told us that she's getting married, I started my semi-vegetarian diet and "Zumba Routine" because I don't want to look "fat" in my dress. I know... I am just a woman. Aside from that, I stopped eating junk foods and minimizes my fast food intake to avoid skin breakout because I have a very sensitive skin.

My cousin, my aunts and I went to salon and nail salon to prim our nail and everything. Honestly, I hate "Nail Polish" because it feels heavy but for the sake of the wedding I agreed to paint my nails.

Shoe shopping was the hardest part because the color should be "Fuchsia Pink" as requested by the bride. We went to different shopping malls, checked every shoe boutique and talked with each other about the design of the shoes and finally... we found the perfect shoes to match our dress.

Being a women is very EXPENSIVE when it comes to beautify-ing ourselves but I honestly prefer the simple routine... but of course I NEED makeup. haha!

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Maid of Honor Speech

First Reading and Responsorial Psalm

I wrote my speech a night before the wedding. It was a difficult task because a lot of people would be listening to me. I'm not used to talking in public because my personality is very "reserved". Maybe you'll not believe me because I am a teacher and I write too many things in my blog but I am not very talkative. Ironic, right?

Aside from the speech, I was very nervous at the church because I was asked to read the First Reading and Responsorial Psalm... every time I think about that the eyes of the people would be on me my heart would beat very fast. And then... I had accident. I slipped at the podium... I always trip and slip... I am very CLUMSY but at least I made the bride and groom laugh. haha

Here's the draft of my speech:

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen... a pleasant evening. Today is January 25, 2014, Saturday. A very special day. But let me introduce myself first... I am Erica, the Maid of Honor and one of the cousins of the most beautiful bride today, Jennifer.

Ate Jen-jen and I've been close since childhood and you can say that we have a good and warm relationship as cousins... and yes we are like sisters. And because of this fact, I was one of the people who knew about their relationship when they became a couple.

 (Eliminated part because this is personal. Story how they became a couple)

Kidding aside, Kuya Orly is one of the humblest person I've ever met. Soft-spoken, warm-hearted and even if he sometimes looks shy he tried his best to be close with the people who are important to Ate Jen-jen. I believe that his parents raised him well.

I am very thankful that Ate Jen-jen gave her "Yes" to Kuya Orly because in my opinion they're the perfect combination. I really hope that they could maintain the respect, trust, loyalty, faithfulness they have for each other for these are the keys to a happy married life.

Dear Ate Jen-jen and Kuya Orly, whether the clouds threatens or the sun shines, stay strong and always remember that Happiness is a CHOICE. I love you both from the bottom of my heart.

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Photos at the Wedding

"How happy it is to see how lovers
utter words of love at the altar
A long distance relationship
was made possible by the strong true love they have."
-Erica/Erix