Sunday, August 1, 2010

Kyle's Wedding

So I just got back from Kyle and Em's wedding. It was quite a lovely affair. The ceremony took place in a beautiful church overlooking a lake with a volcano and the reception took place at an awesome resort again with a beautiful view and an open bar. One of the highlights of the ceremony was Kyle giving his vows in both Tagalog and English. During the reception Kyle teased us with the proposition of singing a love song in Tagalog but then he got nervous and chickened out. I think it is safe to say that everyone had a great time and the new couple looked extremely happy. All in all it was a great weekend. Also, Kyle wore makeup (see below).

The tents for the reception with the view of the volcano (right hand side)

The view from the balcony of the house

Hanging out with Kyle and his pops

Kyle getting makeup

More makeup

Kyle made up

The entrance to the church

The view from outside the church

My cord presentation counterpart and me

Awaiting Em's entrance

Em's epic entrance



It was quite the picturesque scene


Me helping to put the cord around the lovely couple

As we were taking the cord off, I leaned over and whispered into into Kyle's ear . . . `Pepsi'.



Kyle and Em with the `principal sponsors'

Kyle and Em with the `secondary sponsors'

The couple with the maid of honor and the best man


Kyle's new Filipino family

A big kiss that brought cheers of `more tongue!' from one family member

Kyle ordering people around


The bridal car

The view at the beginning of the reception

The view from the reception area

Getting ready to make my entrance into the reception

We were required to dance upon entering


Their first dance



Kyle dancing with his mother

The unmarried females participating in their competition (Puncharat placed second. I also placed second in the unmarried male competition which consisted of a beer drinking contest. Kyle's brother Andy won that competition. His reward was to be the prize of the female competition).

The final three contestants and Kyle's thrilled brother Andy

Kyle doing . . . I don't know what




Steve's speach

The Emericks

Em's mom giving her speech


Drinking margaritas at the end of the evening

The view the next day

Taxis

Tricycles

We waited at one stoplight for precisely 29 minutes without moving an inch. People were not happy.

Kids playing basketball in Manila

5 comments:

  1. Awesome pics!! I'm waiting for Kyle's official explanation on what he was checking under Em's dress.
    Gongrats, Kyle!

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  2. The pictures are beautiful! Beautiful scene and of course beautiful couple! And Kyle, you look so happy (except for when you got the make-up). But I have to agree with the guys that we need some explanation for what you’re doing under her dress…
    Congratulations once more and I’m looking forward to meeting her!

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  4. I was just joking. I know what he was doing. He was required to remove Em's garter with his teeth. Later Andy (winner of male competition) was required to put the garter onto Em's sister (winner of female competition) with his teeth. Unfortunately we don't have photos of that one.

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  5. Man! These Filipinos have some awesome wedding traditions! But did he make it? By the third picture it looks like he gave up.:)

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