Filipino wedding in Samar
I am not a very good socialite but my friend Mr. Pacoli asked me to be in attendance at his daughters wedding in Catbalogan, Samar last Saturday.
In a show of respect and to experience a bit of Filipino culture I accepted my friend’s invitation.
Mr. Pacoli knows that I am most comfortable riding trails in the back country wearing tattered jeans and flip flops so he casually mentioned that I would show up wearing a barong. He is one cool guy and has been seen on a few occasions riding on the back seat of my hable-hable around town.
Filipino tradition dictates that all events are started behind schedule. I arrived at the church at 15 minutes till 2 and the church was still locked.
I went down to Joey’s cafe by the park and decided to wait in the shade for the rest of the party to show up. I looked strangely out of place wearing that barong (fancy embroidered shirt) but at least it wasn’t too hot under that tree.
Mr and Mrs Pacoli put a lot of work into making sure that everything worked out well. Melanie did her part too and looked good getting ready to walk down the isle.
It was explained to me by the monsignor that this was a “mixed marriage”. Dave and Melanie were of different religions – Catholic and Methodist .
The whole thing went smoothly but I was a bit surprised when they handed me the mike and expected a speech. I couldn’t really think too quickly and just kept it short – Good Luck and God Bless!
I found out later that they were thankful that I didn’t start yaking too long because it was hot and everyone was ready to get out of there anyway.
To avoid putting up a super boring page I decided to include pictures of people taking pictures!
Everyone had a good time and there are 28,000 photos to prove it.
The gang changed into Hawaiian dress for the reception.
Ruel did his job keeping the food and drinks on the table.
Congratulations Dave and Melanie – August 22 , 2009
wedding
Climbing Mount Apo
General Santos
Growing Orchids
Judy's Resto Bar
Logging with Motorcycles
Mount Mayon
Balabac Island
Biri Island
Calbiga Cave
Capul Island
Mangrove Swamp Palawan
Mikes's Resort
Giday dp that’s a nice post.
When are you gonna have your wedding? :-)
Cheers
Lindsay
Hi Lindsay,
…don’t be talking like that now!
cheers
dp
ps I might try to catch up with Bruce later this week in Cebu and pick up the inner tubes you sent out. Thank you very much.
you ain’t gettin’ any younger, guy. it’s time to lock something down, while you still have all your original teeth!
and in the event of a marriage, i’ll fly out for the wedding, so long as it’s on a nice beach and NOT boracay!
Yo Pius!
Already 2 comments about that…
you guys are starting to freak me out!
dp
Dutchpickle,
Only guys that are already married want other “SINGLE” guys like yourself to get married.
Don’t do it mate…
MG
DP those photos brought back memories great people and I wish them both the best and a wonderful life together.
Also think it past time the DP tied the knot, your not getting younger DP and I sense your keen to start a family, no time like the present.
Still love cruising your web site and reading what your up to, as always the best to you and your many interesting journeys.
Hello DP,
Thanks for attending our wedding. Nice post on the nuptials We are back in the U.S. one day and already missing the Philippines. Hope to be back soon.
Best wishes,
Dave and Melanie
hi there dp,
Just loved your page on the fruit and veg
The guy who says don’t do it has a point, but there again having met your lovely girlfriend and you in Catbalogan it might not be such a bad idea.
Anyway keep up your blogging and enjoying your adventures
Dave
Yikes – you guys are ganging up on me!
dp