ELAINE VERNADINE

&

JOHN CHRISTIAN

February 19, 2026

CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THEIR
WEDDING CELEBRATION

Elaine and John

February 19, 2026 | 1:00 pm
ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH
Sta. Maria, Bulacan

Reception to follow at 3:00 PM
ANGEL GABRIEL GARDEN
Sta. Maria, Bulacan

How to Get There

Marriage Ceremony Location

MARRIAGE CEREMONY

Reception Location

RECEPTION

How to Get There

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish Church
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MARRIAGE CEREMONY

ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL
PARISH CHURCH

1:00 PM

J. P. Rizal Street, New Site, Santa Maria, Bulacan

How to Get There

Reception Venue
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RECEPTION

ANGEL GABRIEL GARDEN

3:00 PM

146 J.P. Rizal St. San Gabriel 3022 Santa Maria, Bulacan

The Entourage

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE

Marietes A. Liongson
Virgilio B. Liongson

PARENTS OF THE GROOM

Marie D.A. Francia
Eduardo V. Francia

PRIMARY SPONSORS

LADIES

Jesusa A. Villar
Emily A. Verdillo
Monette D.A. Elape
Magnolia D.A. Moleta
Jenny E. Francia
Brgy. Con. Arsenia L. Clavio
Maria Clara K. Calvez
Marinah Liu

GENTLEMEN

Vicente C. Alfonso Jr.
Emil Ferdinez, PhD
Edileo E. Elape
Raymond Moleta
Rudy V. Francia
Garry Ador Dionisio, PhD
Christopher Cabiles Lupin
Ricardo De Guzman

SECONDARY SPONSORS

CANDLE

Christine Joyce A. Blancaflor
Jude Rafael D.A. Moleta

VEIL

Maria Janina F. Santiago
Rowell F. Santiago

CORD

Ethel Vernadete A. Liongson
Vern Ezekiel A. Liongson

MAID OF HONOR

Engr. Charissa Mae M. Alfonso

BEST MAN

Erjohn Nieva

BRIDESMAIDS

Paulynne Grazelle Torres
Jacqueline S. Cabrera
Joyce C. Francia
Jofel Bataoil
Alice Gittins

GROOMSMEN

Jade Vincent M. Alfonso
Engr. Justin Gabriel D.A. Moleta
Dylan Josh Lopez
Dr. Yves Villavicencio, D.M.D
Royce Pantua

BIBLE BEARER

Prince Paolo Clavio

KEEPER OF THE RINGS

Ezra Monique D.A. Elape

COIN BEARER

Alonzo Villavicencio

FLOWER GIRLS

Brianna Elisse L. Carriedo
Julianna Rosalie F. Santiago
Sofia Andrielle A. Blancaflor
Shina Azami C. Sato
Gabriella Amielle E. Vistan
Seraphina Emilia P. Nakajima
Mathea Richelle Lopez

Wedding Guide

Note on Gifts

NOTE ON GIFTS

Your presence is the most precious gift of all. If you wish to bless us further, a monetary contribution toward our future home would be deeply appreciated.

Unplugged Ceremony

UNPLUGGED CEREMONY

We invite you to be fully present by silencing your phones during the ceremony. Please enjoy this special moment with us without the distraction of cameras or devices.

RSVP

RSVP

To help us with our wedding preparations, we kindly ask that you send your RSVP by January 19, 2026. Your timely response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Dress Code

OUR WEDDING COLOR PALETTE

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

GENTLEMEN: Barong Tagalog
LADIES: Modern Filipiniana Style Dress with a touch of color from our Wedding Color Palette

GUESTS

GENTLEMEN: Barong Tagalog
LADIES: Floor-length or Cocktail Dress according to our Wedding Color Palette.
Please refrain from wearing White or Black outfits.

FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUR WEDDING OUTFIT PINTEREST BOARD FOR INSPIRATION!

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Will You Be Joining Us?

Thank you!

Our Love Story

1996
John is Born
Born to Marie and Egay, John grew up advocating for the voiceless. He now champions ethnic minorities as an NGO Case Manager in Hong Kong.
John Born
1998
Elaine is Born
Welcomed by Tess and Ver, Elaine was born into a family of teachers. She now honors that legacy as an early years educator.
Elaine Born
2018
The Meeting
A Bumble date at Plato in Taft turned into a marathon conversation. One bucket of Red Horse was all it took to spark their chemistry.
The Meeting
The First I Love You
Amidst review classes and coffee runs, something special brewed. John soon realized it was time to finally make it official.
First I Love You
2021
Pandemic Silver Lining
The pandemic led John back to Hong Kong to reunite with his family. It began a brief long-distance chapter before their next big move.
Pandemic
2022
Moving to Hong Kong
Elaine moved to Hong Kong for a teaching opportunity, reuniting the couple. Finally in the same city, they began building their life abroad.
Hong Kong
2025
The Proposal
In a serene park in Fukuoka, John proposed with Elaine’s parents watching. It was the perfect, peaceful moment they had always dreamed of.
Proposal
February 19, 2026
Our Wedding Day
Best Day Ever!
Proposal