September 25, 2019
Quezon City, Philippines
#MhilKryzGotHitched

Happily Ever After

SAY I DO AND CHILL

And the chaos within me found balance.

And just as the Phoenix rose from the ashes, she too will rise. Returning from the flames, clothed in nothing but her strength. More beautiful than ever before.

Welcome to our wedding website :)

I can't believe that it's been days since our wedding day. On September 25, 2019, I walked down the city hall towards my forever. Today, I'm not going to write you a book, I'm simply going to share our beautiful memories. It was truly a dream come true. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine as I share with you our wedding day. Make sure you stay until the end, our highlights video is there for you to see!

Mhil and I never had the opportunity to go on a honeymoon, and maybe we will someday, but I so wish that we would have been able to go on one. Honestly, we went right from our wedding day to cleaning it up the next day, and we never got to have a "honeymoon" stage. We went straight from the stress of planning a wedding, to wedding day jitters, to moving all of my stuff in and learning how in the heck to live with each other and not kill one another in the process.

I can't sit here and tell you that we've learned all the ins and outs of marriage, because that would be a straight up lie, but if you're in your early stages of marriage or you're about to get married, we're hoping that these little tidbits of advice can help you get through the toughest moments that marriage will bring.

We thought that it would be fun to give you combined advice, but each from our own perspective. So, here is the first post that Ramil, my husband, has ever written on. Drum roll please!

One // Each day is a gift. Never go to bed angry.

Krystle //

This has been something that I've always been told--when we were engaged and it was all throughout our wedding guest book that was filled with advice. I can't tell you how many times friends & family stressed how important it was and is to resolve problems before going to bed.

Not only does it help you resolve an issue faster without it festering, it allows you to start the next day with a fresh start. Each day is not guaranteed and is truly a gift. Make sure you're living each day to the fullest.

Ramil //

Don't wait to share how you feel about something, especially if it's bothering you, even if you don't come up with a permanent solution before morning. It's nice to feel like there's a plan to fix something instead of just having a problem keep getting worse.

Two // When you're angry, stop and think to remember why you married them in the first place

Krystle //

I'm not going to lie, sometimes marriage can get to the point where you're like what in the heck did I do?! It's honestly one of the scariest things, because you're committing yourself to that one person for the rest of your life. You can't just up and leave when a little issue arises. You're well, married.

When these crazy thoughts and feelings creep up on me, I take a step back and remember why we got married. I rattle off qualities Mhil possesses in my head that remind me how great I truly have it. He's kind. He supports my dreams. He loves me with all his heart. He's caring. He'd do anything for me. He's hella hot. He works hard. He's understanding--through anxiety attacks and all. I mean, honestly I could not have found a better man to live life with.

If you're ever in a place that brings you to question why you're married, remember why you made that decision in the first place. It usually takes me down memory lane and I relive our wedding day. Our vows are my favorite love letter, so sometimes I'll even grab our vow books and read them. We wrote our vows ourselves, so they put life into perspective and I can't help but smile when I read them.

Ramil //

It's easy to think about bad qualities of your spouse when you're angry. They may not even be what you're angry at, but they take the heat. Sometimes, outside stress makes you mad and they're the only one around. Remembering why you love them helps take the bad focus off of them and put it on the issue that needs to be resolved. Piggybacking off of point one, get that stuff out there early and figure out why you're mad and not just who you want to blame it on.

Three // Make time for each other

Krystle //

Spending time and I mean like real quality time is a foundation for every marriage. This time spent with each other isn't when you sit and watch tv and you're both on your phones "time together". It's when you can invest in one another, listen to each other, and really focus on them. For us, I always find our quality time is spent in the car whenever we drive somewhere or when we go on a date. On long drives are when we have some of the best conversations and really learn about what's going on in each other's lives.

Planning a date night whether it's once a week or once a month is so key. Usually we try and go out on a week night or watch a live band in a pub hall for drinks. Love always grows when there is music around. haha! When we're out to dinner, we try not to look at our phones either. We want to make the most of each moment we have together. So, go on an adventure, spend some time together, and keep the spark alive.

Ramil //

While Krystle might hate it, I'm the king of surprises. And the best surprises are going somewhere or doing something out of nowhere. Usually we're busy on weekends and bored on weeknights, so surprise activities to share together help you focus on each other and escape the boredom and busy-ness of everyday life.

Four // Communication is key

Krystle //

If you think you have really good communication, communicate some more. Chances are, you haven't communicated enough. We've been there, done that and let me tell you, it was a battle at first. I have a tendency to over communicate...or communicate in my head and Mhil just forgets to tell me things or waits until the last minute to tell me. After a few "why didn't you tell me?!" arguments, we've finally figured out a system.

Either way, if you think you're communicating, communicate again. Personally, I like writing lists because it keeps me organized, but it's something that Mhil can see himself as well so we're always on the same page.

Ramil //

While I like surprises, there are some things that need to not be surprises, like if I need to fly back to Manila after work on a moment’s notice. Jumping back to point 1 and 2, it's just as important to communicate how you feel as it is to communicate plans and errands. You can't bottle things up when you're married, because there's one more person that has to deal with the consequences with you.

Five // Have your own interests & activities

Krystle //

It is so important to have your own interests and do things a part. When you're with someone 24/7 aside from work, you're going to need a little space. During these moments, take advantage of the free time and invest in yourself. Read a book, take up a new hobby, hang out with your friend, something! Make sure you go out with your own friends every once in a while. Have designated girl's & guy's nights where you can be with just your best friends. It helps you unwind and keep true to yourself. When couples always have to be with each other, it's just weird. We get it, you love each other, but you're your own person, people.

Ramil //

One of the things that's always been my thing is the movies. We've gone on dates to the movies, but if it's action or superhero. We get along with each other's friends and hang out in groups all the time, but you should invest time in those friends too, especially the ones you knew before you met your spouse. Most of the time they helped you guys get together. Don't be a person who disappears once you find someone you love, even when you're dating.

Ramil’s sense of humor is what gets us through pretty much everything, so we thought it would only be fitting if he gave you guys some bonus lessons that might give you a little laugh.

Mhil’s Bonus Lessons //

• Use Zomato, GrabFood, Bookyapp, FoodPanda for reservations instead of waiting hangry for an hour.
• Offer to S&R shopping spree when the salary is available.
• Make her laugh - if she smiles, you win.
• Have a florist on speed-dial.

For all of our married friends, what is your best piece of advice that you could give?!


Our Story

This Intimate Civil Wedding Was a Labor of Pure Love

September 25, 2019

The bride, a professional make-up artist, brought the idyllic ceremony to life; the groom's closest friends & family put their hearts into the rest of the event.

A very special participant helped Ramil propose to Krystle: the couple's Labrador Marley—unbeknownst to Krystle looked back over to find her future husband on one knee. After a lot of hugs, the pair took Marley home before venturing out to dinner to celebrate.

The pair were spoiled for choice when it came to choosing vendors; Ramil is a high-profile hotel manager and has many wonderful and talented friends in the wedding industry. "I was overwhelmed by the amount of hard work and joy that was brought to the whole process by the people who know and love Kryz and me," he says. "They were so happy for us, and that was reflected in every part of the day. Knowing all of our vendors personally, we were so touched by all of the hard work and effort that people went to for us."

Kryz and Mhil knew from the start that they did not want a big wedding. "There was no in between for us," says Krystle. "We would have been forced to have a 300 person affair or something very intimate." It was very important, however, for the bride to have her closest Aunt Corazon at the wedding. " She is 73 and has always been one of my biggest supporters and cheerleaders, so it was especially important to me that she be a part of the day," she says. "As her fragile mobility is a bit limited, I figured if we had the ceremony near Quezon City her father's ancestral hometown, she would definitely make it (and she did suprised as well)! For days leading up to the big day, she was asked to be invited by her niece Krystle if she could bring her Aunt Rosalinda & cousin Jackie for Mhil's surprise birthday party. They were all so excited to be a part of the joyous occasion."

For the reception, the pair chose Novotel Manila Araneta Center where the couple stayed as well. "We had an after party with family at the executive suite and brunch date at the premier lounge, so it is a place that has happy memories for us," says Kryz. "It also has a really beautiful, decorated Renoir private room that we knew would be a blank canvas for us." Overall, every detail, from the intimate nature of the day to the color palette and florals, spoke to who Krystle and Ramil are as a couple—and how they live their lives: "Simply, but beautifully," Krystle says.

Handmade Wedding Invitations

Cousin Charlotte handled every aspect of the couple's wedding stationery, from design conception to illustration and calligraphy. "Our invitation letter was one of my favorite elements of the entire day," says Krystle. "Cayoy just got us as a couple, and she managed to capture our spirit in paper form. Renoir painting boathouse party was used in a warm palette throughout the invitation."

At Justice Hall of Quezon City Branch 107

Though the ceremony took place at the city hall and the reception unfolded at a nearby hotel, the couple and their family came from nearby cities—Mhil and Kryz got ready, shared their first look, and posed for portraits there.

Millenial Welcome

For a fun spin on traditional wedding signage, a selfie portrait of the couple—another nod to Reflexion's Studio go-to welcome party signage—was calligraphed with the couple's names and wedding date and posted outside the entrance door of Renoir ballroom.

A Sweet Upsweep

Krystle's elegant updo, which she wore for the reception, was accented with a handmade swarovski accessory. "My wedding dress named Jewel Gown from The Bridal Room and make up artist Lucky P are both vendors in my hometown who are so talented," says Krystle. "She learned to be a modern day bride, practical yet stunningly beautiful on her wedding day.

Timeless Bridal Shoes

After an epic search for a specific pair of shoes—Carrie Bradshaw's iconic blue Manolo Blahniks—that she couldn't find in her size, Krystle came across a pair of lovely studded heels from her mother's closet that perfectly matched her earrings. "The bejeweled belt on the sweetheart-style gown was an unusual detail perfectly matched the shoes, so I tried them on," says the bride. "They were very comfortable and I felt like I could wear them all day. Something borrowed and checked 'shoes' off of the list!"

A Classic Dress

Because the wedding consisted of a civil ceremony held on a Wednesday morning in a busy city hall, Krystle felt that a shorter white dress with sleeves would be more appropriate than a gown. For the reception and pictorial, the perfect design was waiting for her in The Bridal Room. "I loved the length and style of both dresses," Krystle says. "I didn't want a veil or a lot of extravagance, but I did want to feel special—and both choices made me feel really elegant."

A Special Bridal Bouquet

It was important to Krystle that she chooses the florals for her special day—and that included her bridal bouquet. "I opted for my signature style, which is organic and free form," she explains. "It was the best bouquet I could have ever imagined as I filled it with all of my personal favorite flowers: stargazers and white roses which are so bridal and have gorgeous texture and movement. Buds of roses, which I love for their floppy heads and immaculate color. Of course, I hid a sprig of rosemary for luck! I think it worked because we missed out on the horrible rain showers that hit all around Quezon City that day.

Handsome Boutonnière

"I loved my boutonnière," says Mhil, who personally selected a red rose to match his tailored blue suit. "To have my wife imprint herself into the visuals of the wedding and create something unique and one of a kind for me made it that much more special."

Suit and Tie

As an hotelier working in an island resort, Ramil doesn't have the collection of suits, so on the big day, he wore a custom fit three piece suit—by Gardini. "There was no fuss about the whole thing, as his wardrobe is composed of all shades of blue and gray," says Krystle. His tie, however, was specially selected for the big day. "He wore his new gray tie with his choice of navy suit and white shirt for the day and it was perfect."

A Straightforward Ceremony

The couple's civil ceremony was short and sweet. "Even though we did not have a formal, religious ceremony, there was still a flood of emotion while we exchanged vows," Krystle says. " We mixed a few centerpieces around the courtroom to tie in thematically with our reception, but otherwise kept things more minimal.

A Special Brotherhood Moment

After the ceremony and signing of the marriage license, Krystle and Ramil thanked the presiding judge Hon. Jose Bautista Jr. who gave a prestigious ceremony. The couple chose a few honorable witnesses as part of the civil ceremony. Hon. Jejomar Binay, Mrs. Maria Fe Julian, Atty. Sherwin Toquero, Mr. Raymond Babst and Brod Alexander Vidal. "It was really nice, as it was just our family and closest friends together for the first time in an official capacity."

A Lovely Growing-up and On-site Video during Reception

As the couple opted for a family-style lunch buffet, they sat with their guests at three round tables. The couple chose a selection of their favorite dishes from local cuisine to serve their guests. "We added my favorite a la carte, kare-kare" says Mhil. "We started with cream of cauliflower with smoked chicken bits, tuna salad nicoise and Caesar salad. Then, we also had delicious beef kaldereta, braised free range chicken and trevally picatta were so good and the carved lechon serving was (suckling roasted pig) such a family favorite."

A Delicious Wedding Cake

Much thought was put into the couple's wedding cake by Topcakes, the choice of a naked cake was the bride's favorite part of wedding planning. "The two tier was red velvet cake adorned with fresh flowers and buttercream frosting" says Krystle. The cutting of the cake was complete with a toast of Asti champagne for the ladies and Blue Label Johnny Walker for the gentlemen.

The Perfect Ending

After cutting into the bride's cake, Krystle chose Cathy, groom's sister, to personally bake with his favorite cherry & strawberry cheesecake gifts. Also airplants (tillandisia) and moss plant boxes by Studio Habil (Charlotte's vendor friend) were artistically handmade as gifts to ninongs and ninangs.

"We would really encourage couples to maintain perspective during the planning process, keeping in mind what your wedding is all about," Kryz and Mhil advise. "It isn't just donut walls and personalized favors, or falling into the trappings of Pinterest to have the most standout event on Instagram. It's about you and your person making a commitment to each other and celebrating your joy; no one or nothing else matters as long as you both show up."


Sources

Event Emcee, Joko Enriquez

Photography, Reflexion's Studio Lucky Chinatown, Binondo

Venue, Superior Room 813 (getting ready location), QC Justice Hall Branch 107 (ceremony), Renoir Ballroom (reception) Executive Suite 2110 (after party)

Catering, Novotel Manila Araneta Center (excluding lechon)

Event Coordinator, Ms. Carmela Songco

Flowers, Farmers Market Stall 16 Bong's Blossoms Boutique

Stationary, Charlotte Novero

Officiant, Judge Hon. Jose Bautista Jr.

Bride's dress, The Bridal Room BF Aguirre, Parañaque

Bride's hair accessory, swarovski clip from friend's bridal bridesmaid attire

Bride's shoes, borrowed from Mom

Bride's hair and makeup, Makeup Society by Lucky Pendre

Groom's attire, Gardini Suit, Shaw Boulevard

Wedding bands, Bryan John Soriano, Bocaue Bulacan

Cake, Topcakes by Chef Akie Zawa

Band, TRIO

Favors, Studio Habil

Desserts, Cheesecake by Cathy Membrebe

Wedding website :
https://www.weddingchicks.com/website/krystleandramil

Kryz + Mhil AVP | Growing Up Wedding Video by Reflexion’s Studio
https://youtu.be/YREW0XXG3ag

Kryz Muyot + Mhil Panganiban | On-Site Wedding Film by Reflexion’s Studio
https://youtu.be/aoh1d3_N2HY


Registry

WHY I'M CHOOSING TO HAVE A SMALL WEDDING

In case you haven't heard, I'M GETTING MARRIED!! Ramil proposed and we are so excited to begin this new chapter of our life. If I'm being honest, I basically had the wedding planned before he even proposed. From vendors to my dress, I had it all down. Literally the day after he proposed, I was calling all of my previously chosen vendors and ordering, booking, and scheduling appointments. It took me three days and I had it made!

We’re so honored that you are taking time out of your lives to travel to our wedding this fall. Seeing all of you is a gift in itself, and a gift is not necessary! However we did register for a few things that we absolutely love at Wedding Chicks. You can view our registry below.

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I only want to be surrounded by people that I know are invested in supporting my marriage. We are both super close with our parents and siblings, and niece & nephews, and honestly, not really a whole lot of other people in our family. There are some extended family members that we talk to on occasion, but let's be real, Facebook doesn't count. Having an intimate ceremony with less that 30 people has been something that I know I have longed to have. Having a huge wedding never interested me. For me, I want to be able to spend time with every guest at my wedding and not feel rushed to do so.

Quezon City has so many great places to stay, we did reserve a room block at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center before Tuesday, Sept 24 and mention the name Muyot ~Panganiban Wedding.

Please note there are limited amount of rooms available in this block. The sooner you reserve your hotel booking the better.

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Hotel

NOVOTEL MANILA ARANETA CENTER
Address: General Aguinaldo Ave, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City 0810
Phone: (02)990-7888 | (02) 990 -9111
Discount Code: VOUCHER SALE ALERT | From 16/08/19 - 18/08/19

A modern hotel in Quezon City’s business and leisure district and the first Novotel in the Philippines. With the Smart Araneta Coliseum right next door, the Gateway Tower Mall nearby and public transport (MRT, LRT and Araneta Center BusPort) on your doorstep, you are in a prime location from which to explore the city.

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SEDA VERTIS NORTH
Address: Astra cor. Lux Drives, Vertis North, Quezon City 1105
Phone: +632 739 8888 | +632 739 8891

Seda Vertis North is a few steps to Vertis North and Trinoma malls with their selection of international and home-grown fashion and dining brands. At the same time, you have easy access to several IT parks, multinational corporations, broadcasting studios, government offices, BPOs, and call centers in Quezon City.

Approximately an hour-and-a-half’s drive from both the Ninoy Aquino (Pasay) and Clark (Pampanga) International Airports, Seda Vertis North is also the perfect choice for a family.

Schedule
CIVIL CEREMONY

When: September 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Justice Hall of Quezon City, Branch 107 RM 229 (2ND floor)
Address: Hall of Justice, High Rise Building, Diliman, Quezon City 1102

As we all know, weddings can't be all rainbows and butterflies...or can they? For me so far, everything has been pretty drama free (minus my hair disaster right before we got engaged! It was horrible!), but there is one thing that I've noticed as soon as we announced our engagement. People "invited" themselves to the wedding. Now if you're one of those people that said something, please don't take offense--I mean you can, but you shouldn't. You should probably just keep reading to understand where I'm coming from--trust me. Please wear your semi-formal attire in the ceremony. Please honor our wishes NO PHOTOS until we are pronounced "Mr.&Mrs.Panganiban" Thank you. For real, put your phone away.
RENOIR BALLROOM

When: September 25, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Novotel Manila Araneta Center
Address: Gen Aguinaldo Ave, Cubao, Quezon City 0812

A wedding is one of the most sacred days of a person's life. They are committing their life to another soul, and they should choose who they do and do not invite. For me, it wasn't about choosing who I did not want to invite. It was about choosing who we really wanted at the wedding and who we felt made an everlasting impact on our relationship, and now, for our marriage. In the end, it turns out, we really just want our immediate families and some of our best friends, and there shouldn't be anything wrong with our decision. The bride and the groom will be staying here. Lunch buffet will follow in the Renoir Ballroom greeted by the TRIO. Table seating is limited. Find your seat name cards. Please wear your comfy dancing shoes to serenade the newly-wed couple and a simple toast of sparkling to congratulate them.

people
Ramil

I am happy to finally marry my best friend and create a life together. His passion for life and kindness impresses me daily. I am so lucky for him. You have never made me question your love for me, not once. You’re the first to say sorry after an argument, even if I’m the one in the wrong. Each time I walk through the door, you look at me like I’m your entire world. You have taught me what real, deep, unconditional love is— and what it really means to feel at home.

Krystle

The moment I saw her I knew she was the one. Her love means everything to me and she makes me want to be the best person.
I remember every moment that has led up to this one. Remember the first time we talked? I fell in love with you then and there. We were at Vivere in Filinvest. I instantly knew there was something very special about you–you lit up the room. A month later, we had our first kiss in our Ramen Nagi date. It was the best moment of my life. In that moment, the world stopped..."

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Sister of the Groom
Cathy Membrebe
Cathy Membrebe
House engineer by day expert English linguist by night.

Cathy is the eldest sister of Mhil in the Panganiban family. She's got two awesome kids and loving furry cats. He remains close with Poch and Patty growing up. "We're delighted to share this day with you both. What a wonderful day for our family, and especially you two. May the joy you feel today last a lifetime. What a wonderful addition to our family. We're so happy to share in your celebration. Congratulations!" "We couldn't be happier to call you both family. Best wishes for a long and happy future together."

Brother of the Groom
Rommel Panganiban
Rommel Panganiban
A veteran in the bpo industry now with Concur Philippines

Rommel & Ramil have always been close even with years age gap. Rommel was always looking out for his younger brother. He could not be happier for his brother's wedding day. "We are so happy to welcome a new family member. Best wishes to you both! We're so happy Ramil has found 'the one.' Welcome to the family! Today, we add one more member to our family, and we couldn't be happier. Best wishes to you both."

Cousin of the groom
Charlotte Novero
Charlotte Novero
A nursing student with a love of music.

Cayoy and Mhil are both passionate about their work. Her brother Richard Novero will always be his true partner in crime, BFFs and childhood frenemies. They bonded over their shared love of rock music! "Congratulations on your marriage, and welcome to the family! We love you both. Thanks for letting us share in your celebration! Love and hugs."

Rosario Mendoza

Rose could not be prouder of his son and her soon to be daughter-in-law. As a hardworking mother, she raised both her boys and daughter to love the written word and to follow their dreams. Kryz is a sweetheart and the fact that she has supported Mhil in his dream to be successful in the hospitality business. He shares his passion for hard-work leaves little doubt in their future.

Sonnie, Linda and Jackie Muyot

You could describe us as tickled pink, says Corazon and Rosalinda, two closest aunts. But that still doesn’t seem to do justice for how enthusiastic we are for our favorite niece. They knew her firecracker personality would take her places they had no idea it would also find her the love of her life. We respect Ramil and the way he treats her let’s us know she has found her prince charming.

Atty. Sherwin Toquero

“Thank you for letting me share in this joyful day. I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union. Wishing you joy, love and happiness on your wedding day as you begin your new life together. May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy.”

Hon. Jejomar Binay

“May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years. Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow. Best wishes! Congratulations! Here's a little something to start your life together." (Including a gift.)

Mr. Raymond Babst

"Of all the big life events we've celebrated over the years, today tops the list. Thank you for inviting me to share in this day with you and your family. I'm so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both. May you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life -- and more! We've had so many laughs together! May you always make each other laugh! Here's to love and friendship! Congratulations to a wonderful friend and his new wife."

Brod Alexander Vidal

“Nurture and care for your love from this day forward. It will then grow into the most beautiful thing you’ve ever known! Thankful I was allowed to share this monumental day with you both! May all your dreams come true in your life together! Congratulations on your wedding!"

Judge Hon. Jose Bautista Jr.

“Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together. Our marriage advice: Love, honor and… scrub the toilet. Love is all you need… stick with that crap and you'll do great! Best wishes on a long, happy marriage! Getting married is like going to drama school. May there be more comedy than melodrama."

Tito Roy Mendoza

“May God bless you and your union. May God grant you all of life's blessings and love's joys. Sending you prayers for unending love and happiness. God bless you both on this day with a lifetime of shared love and joy. May the One who brought you together bless your marriage, enrich your lives and deepen your love throughout the years. 'God has poured out His love into our hearts.' – Romans 5:5 'Love is patient. Love is kind… Love never fails.' – 1 Corinthians 13:4-13"

Tita Maria Fe Julian

Marriage isn't 50/50. You both have to give each other 100 percent. If you do that it will all work. Don't listen to respond, listen to understand. Keep your business to yourself. Your marriage problems are between you and your spouse. Don't share your petty frustrations with your friends and family. No silent treatments. Talk when you're upset and work through it so it's not a lingering issue. Treat your husband like your best friend first. Realize that not everything they say or do is a personal attack. Always kiss hello and goodbye, even if you're mad at each other! Be nice to your spouse. It's amazing how rude or inconsiderate some people can be to those closest to them. Always remember the way you felt on this day your wedding day.

Brod Ric Enriquez

Choose to love each other, even in those moments when you struggle to like each other. Love is a commitment, not a feeling.
Always answer the phone when your husband/wife is calling. When possible, try to keep your phone off when you're together with your spouse.
Make time together a priority. Budget for a consistent date night. Time is the "currency of relationships," so consistently invest time into your marriage.
Surround yourself with friends who will strengthen your marriage. Remove yourself from people who may tempt you to compromise your character.
Make laughter the soundtrack of your marriage. Share moments of joy. And even in the hard times, find reasons to laugh.

Tita Thett Vijungco

In every argument, remember that there won't be a "winner" and a "loser." You're partners in everything so you'll either win together or lose together. Work together to find a solution.
Realize that a strong marriage rarely has two strong people at the same time. It's usually a husband and wife taking turns being strong for each other in the moments when the other feels weak.
Prioritize what happens in the bedroom. It takes more than sex to build a strong marriage, but it's nearly impossible to build a strong marriage without it.
Remember that marriage isn't 50/50— divorce is 50/50. Marriage has to be 100/100. It's not splitting everything in half, but both partners giving everything they've got.
Give your best to each other, not your leftovers after you've given your best to everyone else.

Tito Doc & Haidee Panganiban

Learn from other people, but don't feel the need to compare your life or your marriage to anyone else's. God's plan for your life is masterfully unique.
Don't put your marriage on hold while you're raising your kids or else you'll end up with an empty nest and an empty marriage.
Never keep secrets from each other. Secrecy is the enemy of intimacy.
Never lie to each other. Lies break trust and trust is the foundation of a strong marriage.
When you've made a mistake, admit it and humbly seek forgiveness. You should be quick to say, "I was wrong. I'm sorry. Please forgive me."

Daddy Jimmy Panganiban

When your husband/wife breaks your trust, give them your forgiveness instantly. This will promote healing and create the opportunity for trust to be rebuilt. You should be quick to say, "I love you. I forgive you. Let's move forward."
Be patient with each other. Your spouse is always more important than your schedule.
Model the kind of marriage that will make your sons want to grow up to be good husbands, and your daughters want to grow up to be good wives.
Be your spouse's biggest encourager, not his/her biggest critic. Be the one who wipes away their tears, not the one who causes them.
Never talk badly about your spouse to other people or vent about them online. Protect your spouse at all times and in all places.
Always wear your wedding ring. It will remind you that you're always connected to your spouse and will remind the rest of the world that you're off limits.
When you have to choose between saying nothing or saying something mean to your spouse, say nothing every time.
Never consider divorce as an option. Remember that a "perfect marriage" is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.


Travel

Our wedding day was nothing but magical. Looking back at pictures, especially as we approach our first holiday season as newlyweds has me all giddy inside. It truly was one of the most special days of our lives. As perfect as it was, there are still a few things that I wish I had known and I wish that I had pre-planned for. I'm sharing travel choices I wish that I had pre-planned for on my wedding day, and maybe this post will spark a little inspiration for you as you're planning your magical day.

Whether you travel by plane, train or automobile, we cannot wait to see you. If you are flying, we suggest flying into Ninoy Aquino International Airport and booking your tickets before September. If you are driving to North EDSA on a Wednesday morning traffic, we suggest using your Waze app to get the fastest route direct to QC Justice Hall & Novotel Cubao. Valet parking is available. Parking ticket can be VALIDATED upon request from the Front Desk c/o Ms. Jen.

Flight

Cebu Pacific Air
Address: 8007 Domestic Rd, Pasay, Metro Manila 1301
Phone: (02)702-0888

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Car Rental

WAZE APP

Waze is a GPS navigation software app owned by Google. It works on smartphones and tablet computers that have GPS support. It provides turn-by-turn navigation information and user-submitted travel times and route details, while downloading location-dependent information over a mobile telephone network. Waze describes its app as a community-driven GPS navigation app, which is free to download and use.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From JUSTICE hall of Quezon City
Head south toward Mayaman 100m
Turn left onto Mayaman 190m
Turn right onto Kalayaan Ave 1.5km
Turn left onto Kamias Rd
Pass by SHELL Select
(on the right) 500m
Turn right onto Anonas 900m
Turn right onto G.Ochoa Realica
Pawnshop (on the right)
onto Aurora Blvd/R-6
Pass by BDO Aurora Blvd-
Notre Dame branch
(on the right in 550m) 1.2km
Turn left onto Gen Aguinaldo Ave 350m

*Novotel Manila Araneta Center
General Aguinaldo Ave, Cubao
Destination will be on your right

Coding Wednesday 5/6
Car Rental

GRAB
Address: 12/F Grab Office Wilcon, IT Hub Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila 2251
Phone: (02) 883-7117
Discount Code: GRABFREE

Ride-sharing has become an important part of every Filipino’s daily commute. Passengers have come to rely on ride-sharing as one of their primary modes of transportation in Metro Manila. Some driver-partners have even shifted careers to support their families by driving full time.

We know that we play an important role in bringing you closer to the things that matter to you. Recently, major changes in the industry have greatly affected your ride experience with us. We apologize for what should be a convenient commuting experience for you.
Train

MRT
Address: DOTC-MRT3 Depot Office, North Avenue corner EDSA Brgy Bagong Pag-asa Quezon City
Phone: 929-5347 local 2810

Light rail transits are quite popular in other countries. They are, more often than not, the easiest and fastest way to go from one place to the other. It’s the same here in the Philippines, though there are fewer options to go for.

NORTH AVENUE

Home of the Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC) office, it’s the first station and is closest to SM City North EDSA, TriNoma Mall, and the Veteran’s Memorial Center. Even with its woes, it’s still the fastest way of traversing EDSA, especially during rush hour. People depend on the MRT so much that if it so much as stops for a few minutes, it’s immediately placed on local news. Here’s the list of stations for those still new to the Yellow Line:

QUEZON AVENUE

If you work for ABS-CBN, then you should be familiar with this station. It’s the closest to their studios and ELJ Building, along with rising hub Eton Centris, the Philippine Lung Center, Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center, the Quezon Memorial Circle, and the University of the Philippines – Diliman.

GMA-KAMUNING

If Quezon Avenue is for ABS-CBN, then Kamuning is for GMA. The GMA Network Center is located beside the station itself. It’s also close to the Land Transportation Office in Quezon City, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, and the Philippine Heart Center.

ARANETA CENTER-CUBAO

Same with the Araneta Center-Cubao of Blue Line, it’s the station you get off of when you want to take a trip up north or down south because of its proximity to Cubao. It’s a lot more packed compared to its Blue Line counterpart, though, because it’s along EDSA.

Things To Do
Quezon City, Philippines

Your wedding day is over and you've officially started "real life" with the love of your life. Your wedding day is a blur of joy and complete organized chaos and honestly, so are the weeks following. There are so many things you need to do after your wedding to make sure that you're setting up your future together for success and a lifetime of happiness. It's time to dote over your wedding photos and reminisce of your perfect day.

"Because we didn't have a guest list , we really just focused on the details that were most important to us."
With a focus on local tradition, Kryz and Mhil created the "simple, small and sentimental" wedding they'd always dreamed of. Their celebration — to which they only invited 30 guests — included epic views of the metropolitan city skyline at night and live band of trio blanketing the entire event.

Below are a few ideas on what to do in this great city, but we highly suggest visiting here to take in all that the city has to offer.

play

70s Bistro
Phone: 024338070

Why We Love It

46 Anonas, Quirino 2-3, Quezon City, 1102 Metro Manila Opens 6PM It would be Filipino rock heresy to not consider 70s Bistro as one of the pillars of local scene venues.

eat

Romulo Cafè Filipino Restaurant
Phone: 023327273

Why We Love It

Lazcano cor., Sct. Tuazon Brgy. Tomas Morato, 32 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila Opens 11AM Just around the corner is a simple café that grew steadily over time to span an entire city block. With its nostalgic, down-home charm, QC is Romulo Café’s original location.

shop

TriNoma Ayala Mall
Phone: 029166993

Why We Love It

North Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila Opens 10AM TriNoma is a large shopping mall in Quezon City, Philippines, owned by property development firm Ayala Land.

drink

Best Bars in Tomas Morato

Why We Love It

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Bars in Tomas Morato, QC. Roice's Restaurant + G – Sct. Delgado. Little Winehaus – Scout Lazcano. Rue Bourbon – Sct. Borromeo. Lola Cafe + Bar – Sct. Lozano. Vitto's Wine Bar & Restaurant – Sct. Lozano. Empacho – Don Roces Ave. Taggo Bar. Cable Car – Sct. Rallos.