Our Love Story

Two individuals from different worlds crossed paths in the most unexpected way. Melbeth, originally from Cavite, planned a short two-week vacation in Cebu with her mother—just a brief escape. Dexter, a nurse from Talisay, Cebu, had recently returned to the Philippines after spending over a year in Australia. Neither of them knew that God had something greater in store.

What began as a temporary stay turned into something more. Drawn to the beauty, convenience, and opportunities that Cebu offered, Melbeth decided to make it her home, embracing the freedom of working remotely while exploring life at her own pace. Along the way, she met Dexter—the man who would soon become her fiancé after over a year of love, growth, and shared experiences.

From the Bride:

Dati nasabi ko, ‘I think marriage is not for me.’—reaching this age [nearly 30s] focusing on career, curious about who I will become in the future with or without a partner, but at the back of my mind I did ask God and dreamed of being a bride—like, ‘Lord, how does it truly feel to be loved by someone who deeply cares, in the most real and genuine way?’

And yes, who would have thought that I’d be marrying the person who made me realize so much—about career growth, our shared Christian faith and values, and now, as I’ve become a Seventh-day Adventist, the true essence of a good marriage. Above all, I believe that God allows everything to unfold according to His will. Together, Dexter and I will continue to rely on God’s guidance through prayers and the hope we carry with us along the way.

From the Groom:

I used to believe I had my path all figured out—career plans, personal goals, my own quiet rhythm in life. But then Melbeth came into the picture, not to disrupt it, but to bring clarity and purpose I didn’t know I needed. She has shown me what it means to grow with someone, not just beside them, but with faith at the center of it all.

Knowing that God brought Melbeth and me together in His perfect timing makes this journey even more meaningful. I never imagined I’d find someone who would both challenge and cherish me the way Melbeth does. So here we are—choosing to walk hand in hand, praying our way forward, trusting God not just for the day we say, 'I do,' but for all the days after.

Their journey together has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, but through every twist and turn, they found peace in each other. Their bond was strengthened by their shared Christian values, common interests, and perfectly matched personalities. What started as a simple vacation turned into the beginning of a lifetime together—a love story written by God's perfect plan.