July 15, 2011

Teddy and Lydia Guasa

July 4, 2011
Ceremony// St. Jerome Emiliani Parish
Reception// Palm’s Country Club
Photographer// Chapter One Studios
Videographer// Love in Motion

From the moment we first met our client, we knew that it was not going to be like any other wedding we have done. For one, we were meeting a “representative” of the couple as compared to the usual bride and groom. Second, we just met a mere two weeks before the wedding. Third, well, our couple has already been married for 50 years. Yes, FIFTY. And that made all the difference.

Come to think of it, what can happen in fifty years? That’s 50 sets of birthdays, Holy Weeks, Christmases, Valentine’s days and anniversaries. Perhaps few occasions of baptisms, first communions, family trips, weddings, death and even national elections. That’s worth 50 years of memories, of triumphs and failures, of a family growing bigger, of friends that come and go.

So the biggest question in mind was - How do you celebrate a golden wedding anniversary? The Guasa family knew just how to do it - and it was perfect.

It was a celebration of love. From the sweet kisses and gestures at the bridal suite, to the beautiful vows at the Church and loving messages at the reception- everything just seems to come by like a confetti of hearts and shimmers of love. One would immediately know that this couple had been through the best and worst of life, and their love and respect for each other have solidified like a rock.

It was a celebration of life. It did not matter if the guest list increased by a mile, just as long as the people that they cared about were there. Relatives and friends flew from the provinces to be with Teddy and Lydia. They were blessed to have five loving children and seven talented and just as beautiful grandchildren. These are the things that mattered the most to the couple. It was just a big bonus that the whole family was talented. The groom sang as “Ikaw” as his bride walked down the aisle. The siblings, children and grandchildren also took centre stage without any hesitation. And it was indeed one spectacular show- We were lucky we did not even have to pay for it.

To Ms. Marley, it was great getting to know you and listening to your stories. For us, you were more like a mother rather than a client- even if it was only two weeks of being part of each other’s lives. Thank you for welcoming and embracing us as though we are part of the big family. You will forever be imprinted in our lives.

To our golden couple, it was a pleasure being part of a momentous occasion like this. We were inspired by your love, strength, passion and dedication. You have a very beautiful and loving family. We only wish that you will be given more years together and that each day will be blessed with more memories of happiness and love.

All our best,

Empire Weddings

Teddy and Lydia with Empire Weddings




All Photos Courtesy of Chapter One Studios
layout and caption by Empire Weddings








Teddy + Lydia 50th Wedding Anniversary On-site AVP from Chapter One Studios on Vimeo.