Faith, Hope, Love abide, these three;

 but the greatest of these is Love.

1  Corinthians 13:13

The number 13 is significant to us. While some may view it as superstitious, to us, it holds deep symbolism. 1 Corinthians 13 is known as the “Love Chapter,” emphasizing that love is central to the Christian faith and surpasses all other virtues. While faith and hope are vital in a marriage, love is the greatest—for God is love, and He is the unbreakable bond that unites us in the Sacrament of Matrimony.

We met through facebook dating on April 13 and became official on November 13. Because of this, the verse holds a special place in our hearts. When we add those two dates together, along with our birth dates—10 and 16—it brings us to 26.

December, the middle month between our birth months—November and January—holds special meaning. What better way to celebrate an anniversary than in the most joyous month of the year, as we also celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

These are the reasons we chose December 26 as our wedding date. As one of the most important people in our lives, we are thrilled to share this momentous occasion with you and we hope to see you there soon.

From the Groom

Two souls from distant regions met at the perfect time—beautifully orchestrated by the Lord’s divine timing. Though separated by miles and moments, our connection remains unshaken, proving that love knows no boundaries.

I waited patiently, trusting in God’s timing for the woman I longed to marry. That woman is Lianne—respectful, kind, trustworthy, loving, family-oriented, and Christ-centered. Through the waiting, my heart remained steady in hope and prayer. And now, Lianne is here. The wait is over, and our future begins—with her by my side, knowing I have the best companion for the rest of my life.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

From the Bride

In our generation today, with all the publicized issues of unfaithfulness among married couples, it's honestly scary to commit. That was my view of marriage before — that’s why I used to say I didn’t think I would ever marry. But deep down, I always wanted to. Seeing the commitment of my parents, and my lolos and lolas — how they stayed through the good and the bad — gave me hope. 

God knew my heart. He knew me better than I know myself. Even when I was hesitant about commitment, I still prayed for the man He had planned for me. I'm so grateful He protected me from rough relationships, because He knew how vulnerable my heart was.

When I finally reached a place where I truly loved myself, that’s when He gave me Eric. It felt like Eric was the embodiment of my parents’ kind of love — someone who stays, no matter how difficult I can be; though if my parents weren’t my parents, they might’ve given up on me — but they had no choice, because I’m their child. Hehe. Eric, on the other hand, chose me. He understands me deeply and has changed me for the better.

He is my Isaiah 60:22 — God gave him to me at the right time. And only God knows how grateful I am to have Eric, now and until my last breath.