Words from the heart
Our Letters to You
Groom's acknowledgements
Our journey to this day has been shaped by the incredible people around us.
Dare I say, it might not even be possible for the stars to have aligned in our favor if it weren't for the people that took part in making the two of us the persons we saw each other as.
To our families; thank you for your unwavering love. My mother and father was my foundation growing up. While I paved my own way making myself to be the man I wanted to be, they were the wind beneath my wings supporting my endeavors. I can say that I kind of forced my way to studying in UPLB but my parents still supported me. Without that, I may even have not met Aliyah.
To Aliyah's parents, thank you for wholeheartedly treating me as your son. You have made me learn a lot by seeing the world beyond the lenses I grew up with.
To our mentors and friends; thank you for your guidance through every transition and challenge. We are so lucky to have a community that inspires us to push our limits and see what truly matters. We can't wait to celebrate our 'I Do's' with the people who helped us get there.
To Aliyah; thank you for loving me. You've met me during the time I had nothing to my name; still reeling in from the egregious transition I was going through from shifting degree programs. I virtually had no money, or time, to go on dates with you. You loved me anyway. You made time for me while you were balancing work and your master's degree. You woke me up when I needed waking up for an 8:00 AM class coming from an all-nighter I finished by 6:00 AM. You did not just love me through the worst of times; you rather helped me make the best out of it. Thank you for seeing the man I could be when all I saw was the man who I was. I am forever grateful that you chose to invest in 'us' when all I had was nothing but a dream to hold your hand, forever.
As we prepare to start this new chapter, it is important to note that this moment is the culmination of all the experiences that we've had with the people around us; the people we grew up with and the people we chose to be with. My words are not enough to express how grateful I am to you all. We are honored to have you witness our 'I Do's' and can't wait to celebrate the beautiful future you all helped us build.
With all my love and gratitude,
Jonas
Letter from the bride
Whenever I am asked to speak about love, my mind always goes back to Plato's Symposium. He wrote that people were once whole—two halves joined together, with two heads, two sets of arms, and two sets of legs. A beast, in hindsight. The gods of ancient Greece grew afraid of how powerful they had become, so they split them in half and sent them into the world to search for the other half they had lost. I always thought that was beautiful.
For years, I have quietly struggled. Not because I couldn't find my other half—but because I already felt complete. I never felt like I was missing anything.
Then I met you.
I came home that night and told my mom I had met someone I thought would be a good friend. You are a good friend. The best, really. My best friend.
And that's when I realized—maybe it's not about finding what's missing, but about living a full life, loving deeply, and choosing someone to share it with.
Jonas, you have filled my days with so much joy. You give me the strength to face each day with a smile, to choose kindness even when it's hard.
Your love makes me good.
Your love makes me kind.
To our guests— We invite you to witness and celebrate the day we become husband and wife. We wouldn't be here without you.
With all my heart,
Aliyah
With the blessing of our families
The Schedule
Ceremony
8:00 AM
Church Among The Palms, UPLB
Reception
10:00 AM
Makiling Botanic Gardens, UPLB
The countdown begins…
Motif & Dress Code
The Palette
Dress Code
Formal Garden Soiree
Gentlemen: Dress shirt or polo shirt, slacks.
Ladies: Knee, midi, or tea-length dress.
We can’t wait to
celebrate with you
July 23, 2026 · Los Baños, Laguna
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