FAQs

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This is my first Gay Wedding! Can I call it a Gay Wedding?

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At the end of day, our wedding will be very much like everyone else’s; there will be a ceremony with music and moms' crying, there will be a reception with intoxicated friends and relatives, and there will be two people who are crazy enough to say “hey, let's spend the rest of our lives together!?” We are just two people in love, and really prefer to just call it a wedding... The only thing gay about it, is how happy we are to be able to share this day with you.

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Is this going to be a traditional wedding?

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Tradition is really important to us, but well, it can be difficult to fit us in the molds of some traditions. There will be many things about our wedding that will reek of tradition, and then again there will be many things that are totally different (unless of course you use Pinterest as much as us...). So, let me walk you through what the day will look like. In the late afternoon, our guests will sit onstage and watch Angelo and I come down the isle (we haven’t picked straws yet, so that will be a surprise), there will be some beginning words from our friend Jamie who is doing the ceremony, then our groomsman/women will have some short readings, both Catholic and Buddhist. We will then exchange vows, kiss, and leave stage. We will then meet everyone for the reception at our humble abode. We will be eating traditional Filipino food mixed with some southern delights. Then we will have the first dance, the the money dance and celebrate the evening away!

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What is Filipino food?

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The question comes with delicious answers. The Philippines has a rich and vibrant culture of many languages and tastes. Many of the dishes have greatly evolved and are East Asian fusions. I won’t give to much away, but a google search will do you well. We highly suggest that if you are weary of trying the food, then you definitely should! Most dishes are savory and rich with flavors, while some are sweet and subtle. We can’t wait for you to try the food!

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What is a money dance?

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Traditionally, in Filipino culture, this is the dance where guests will pin or tape money to the bride and groom to dance with them. This is meant to “rain” good fortune onto the newly weds. Similarly to this, we will be having a money dance, pins will be provided. The dance will be announced, guests will be asked to line up with the groom of their choice and then take turns dancing with the groom.

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What is the party wearing?

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The party will be dressed in modern renditions of traditional Filipino garbs, Barong Tagalog. These beautiful handmade peices are commonly made of piná or pineapple fibers.