Emmanuel

& Joana

Invite you to share with us the most momentous day as we exchange our marriage vows.


Sunday, May 3, 2026  at 2:30

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WELCOME TO OUR WEDDING WEBSITE


We can’t wait to celebrate our special day with you. Feel free to have fun to take a look around. Thank you for the love and support. We are so excited to share this day with you!


As much as we love to invite everyone, we are only inviting you. We have chosen the people close to our hearts. We would not want anyone to lose a seat and want everyone to be able to enjoy a sumptuous meal.

Our Love  Story

Some love stories begin with a chance meeting.

Ours began long before we understood what love even meant.


Joana was seven when she met Emman, who was nine. They were just kids. Playmates at first. Sharing games, laughter, and the simple joy of growing up side by side. Somewhere between afternoons of running around and playing kasal-kasalan, Joana found her very first crush. They would even hold hands during their pretend weddings, not knowing how life would one day mirror that innocent game.


There were nights when Joana would quietly sneak out past curfew just to see him. They would climb the coconut pyramid at his relative’s business, lie beneath the stars, and talk about everything and nothing at all. In those quiet moments, a bond was forming. Pure. Uncomplicated. Real.


Years passed, and so did childhood. By the time Joana was in grade six and Emman was in his final year of high school, they called what they had an “M.U.” But Emman knew Joana still had so much growing up to do. Loving her meant letting her go. So he stepped back, holding onto a quiet promise that when the time was right, he would find his way back.


Life took them on separate paths. They grew. They changed. They lived. And for years, they lost touch.


Then one day, at a mutual friend’s birthday party, they saw each other again. This time not as children, but as adults. The spark was still there. Only now, it was deeper. Steadier. Ready.


Their relationship began not as a fairytale, but as two people choosing each other every day. The early years were not always easy, but they built everything from scratch. Hand in hand. Dream by dream. They learned, supported, and grew together.


Now, after eight years of love, laughter, and partnership, Joana and Emman are ready to fulfill the promise that quietly began in childhood. Not in a game of kasal-kasalan, but in a real and lasting marriage.


What started as innocent handholding under the stars has become a lifetime of choosing each other.


And this time, it’s forever.

finer DETAILS

Dress Code

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS &

secondary sponsors

Formal Attire

GUESTS

FORMAL ATTIRE

You may glam up in these shades but your smile is the best you can wear!


Note:  Please avoid wearing White.

Snap and Share

Capture every special moment, whether candid, sweet, or wacky!


We can’t wait to see your photos! 📸💖

Gift Guide

Having you with us on our wedding day is the greatest gift we could ask for. If you would still like to bless us with something more, a monetary gift to help us start our life together would mean so much to us.


Metrobank:

Joana Marie Donguines

4923492144909 


MariBank:

Joana Marie Donguines

18958634197


BPI

Emmanuel Alulod

6139006451

Adult Only Event

We adore your little ones, but this event is reserved for adults only. Consider it a chance to unwind, have fun, and enjoy the evening.


Thank you for understanding, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂✨

The Reminders

Be on time • Finish the event • Enjoy and have fun

The Venue

Ceremony & Reception

Blue Gardens Wedding and Events Venue

28 Samonte Street via North Zuzuaregui Road, Commonwealth Ave, Quezon City, 1119 Metro Manila

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Venue Guidelines:

  • No picking of flowers or any part of any plant in the garden
  • No vandalism of any form in any part of the venue area
  • No smoking inside the chateau, the restrooms, groom’s room, entourage room and bridal room
  • No throwing of any cigarette butt, cooking oil, leftover food or drinks, make-up, hair effects, flower cuttings, camera batteries, or any trash in any plant or venue area other than the suppliers’ own trash bags
  • No nails, hooks, screws, tapes or other adhesives on any wall, ceiling and floor area
  • No digging of the soil in any part of the garden area
  • No tampering of any electrical wiring/system/bulbs
  • No leaning of tables and other equipment on any walls, furniture and fixtures of the entire venue

Your Questions Answered

  • RSVP

    As much as we would love to accommodate all our friends and family, we have a limited number of guests. Please understand that this event is strictly by invitation only. Guests not found on the guest list provided will not be allowed to enter. 



    The favor of a reply is required on or before April 10, 2026.

  • Is there parking space available for my car?

    Yes, there is parking available for everyone at the venue. The venue features a, newly constructed 3-storey parking structure specifically for guests. The parking building is located near the main event venues. Parking areas are monitored by security staff as part of the venue, with full CCTV coverage.


  • I said "NO" to the RSVP but I had a change of plans-I can attend now! What should I do?

    • Please check with us first. Unfortunately, we have a strict guest list.


    • Kindly inform us if your schedule clears up, so we can try to accommodate you.


    • If seats become available, we will let you know as soon as possible.


    • Please do not attend unannounced, as we may not have any available seats for you.

  • When is the appropriate time to leave?

    This event took us months to plan, and we want to celebrate it with the people that are very dear to our hearts. We want you to have fun! Celebrate with us until the end of the program!

  • How can I help the couple have a great time during their wedding?

    • Pray with us for favorable weather and the continuous blessings of our Lord as we enter this new chapter of our lives as husband and wife.
    • RSVP as soon as your schedule is cleared.
    • Dress appropriately and follow our wedding motif.
    • Be on time.
    • Follow the seating arrangement in the reception.
    • Stay until the end of the program.
    • Join the activities and enjoy!

  • May I invite a "PLUS ONE" to the event?

    As much as we would love to accommodate all our friends and family, we have a limited number of guests.


    Please understand that this event is strictly by invitation only. Kindly check our invitation to know the number of seats allotted for you. Guests not found on the guest list provided will not be allowed to enter.

  • What if I RSVP'd but cannot attend?

    We would love to have you at our wedding, but we understand that there are circumstances beyond our control. However, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate your seat/s.

  • Can I sit anywhere at the reception?

    Please don't. It took us a lot of effort and discussion to finish the seating arrangement, which is planned for everyone's convenience and preference, but there is no need to worry! You'll surely be seated with your friends or people that you have same interest with.


    Our coordinators will gladly assist you in finding your designated seat after registration. Feel free to ask them for assistance and they will gladly help you.

  • Am I allowed to take pictures and/or videos during the ceremony?

    We request everyone to keep the ceremony camera-free. While our I Do’s are unplugged, our reception is not and definitely as a couple who loves pictures, you’ll get tons of options to take your pictures. We prepared for this event wholeheartedly.

  • Do we really need to RSVP? We already said "YES" to the couple.

    Yes, please. We will be needing your formal RSVP to consolidate guest details and finalize the headcount for catering and seating purposes.

RSVP

We’re excited to celebrate this special day with our dearest family and friends!


Please let us know if you can join us by

April 10, 2026. Thank you!

EMMANUEL AND JOANA | RSVP