Robina Ko and Eric Tan were introduced to each other by common friends. When he proposed, it took four attempts. The first was in an airplane from Cebu to Los Angeles; the second was in a hotel in LA; and the third was during their anniversary while at Venice Beach. By some misfortune, the proposal did not happen the first three attempts. A few days later, however, he was finally successful. And she said “yes!”
The ceremony was an intimate beach wedding of 200 guests in Shangri-La Boracay, led by Pastor Joey Batumbakal. The couple’s Pomeranian was the ring bearer, and their daughter, Elle, was termed “The Little Bride.” She walked down the aisle with a sign saying, “Daddy, here comes Mommy.”
Guests were welcomed in the reception with a giant sandcastle and drummers playing. The venue was decked with a swathe of leaves hanging from the ceiling, and festooned with white dream catchers. The night ended in a display of fireworks. No matter how long the proposal took for the couple, it was all worth it.
Gown by Monique Lhullier
Shoes by Michael Kors
Veil by Sheiralyn So-Lim
Makeup by Cristine del Valle Duque
Hair by Status Hair Salon
Brides’s Ring by Luvi Jewelry by Geraldin Tieng
Bridesmaids’ Gowns by Patricia Santos
Groom’s Barong by Luis Delos Santos for Kingsmen
Groom’s Ring by Zales
Wedding Stylist: Gideon Hermosa
Wedding Coordinator: Rita Neri
Wedding Video by Mayad Studios
Wedding Host: Janeena Chan
Invitations by Kenneth Uy
Giveaways by Status Hair Salon: sun block, sanitizer, fan and snacks
Photography by Mayad Studios
