Let me share our love story, starting with how we met: Deniela was my older sister’s friend and college classmate.

I first laid eyes on her when she and her friends came to our house for my sister’s post-graduation celebration. If I recall correctly, it was the 8th of April, 2018. I first noticed her as they were leaving to go home; I found her so cute with her curly hair that matches her beautiful smile. My aunt-in-law caught the look I gave her and started teasing me immediately. From that moment on, she started spinning in my head non-stop. The first thing I did was ask my sister about her and send a friend request on Facebook—though it took her quite a while to accept.

The following month, during the fiesta celebration of our holy patron, San Rafael, they were invited, and she was accompanied by Jocel, as they were the ones who made it that time. They stayed the night, and we went to watch and celebrate along with the community in a traditional dance celebration called “bayle”. I felt really nervous asking her for a dance – especially after I witnessed her decline a batchmate's approach out of shyness. Then, a crazy thought came to mind: if I ask her, she might not turn me down out of courtesy (lol). Luckily, it worked. That remains one of the happiest and unforgettable moments of my life.

When the day came for us to return to Laguna, I decided to buy her flowers and chocolates on the way to the airport to formally confess my admiration. I couldn't hand them to her personally because she and her friends went to church, but that night, she initiated our very first phone call just to thank me. That was the beginning of our endless messages and late-night calls until she finally said "YES" last February 23, 2019.

Now, here we are, finally tying the knot on this 18th of June, 2026. Our love story wouldn’t have come to this without the supportive people around us. It hasn’t always been easy and smooth sailing as the fairytales we watched growing up, but it is unique. It may not be perfect, but with God as our witness, it is indeed a story of TRUE LOVE .

JD

Principal Sponsors

Secondary Sponsors

Cord
John Michael Echano   

Arlene Jerao

Bible Bearer
Jacob Echano

Flower Girls
Kayleen Cresencia Barrera

Eddelyn Mae Olivares

Keisha Grace Quiambao