For Imagine Nation Photography, shot with Toto Villaruel and Dennis Yu.

So, after months/years of planning, and 2 pre-nup sessions (XD), Jimbo and Shayla finally tied the knot (in a church, because, well, they’re already civilly married) last June 4, 2010. Yay. Actually, you know something? I did not even expect to be there. Why, you ask? Well, it’s simple. See, Toto and Carlo were the ones who were really supposed to shoot the wedding. Jamie and Gracielle also planned to go because… just because. And since I knew Jimbo and Shy were really cutting down on expenses, I didn’t really want to insist on my going, because I would be another mouth to feed. However, you know God works in mysterious ways, right?

What happened, you ask? Gracielle got a Palawan wedding on the day of Jimbo and Shy’s wedding, with Jamie as the backup, so I could finally come along to this wedding. (Side note: if you’re trying not spend too much on food during your own wedding, invite all those who are sure not to come, those with earlier obligations. See? Instant savings! XD). Then, Carlo had to beg off of the wedding because he was planning to do something for his girlfriend for her birthday (yeah, I would choose that too, actually… XD), so I became Toto’s backup. Amazing, right? And Dennis was free to act as third photographer. So we were all set, right?

Well, pretty much… except for the fact that we kinda arrived late (READ: 1 hour and thirty minutes LATE!) in Sabangan Beach Resort (the area for preps), because… well, because of so many reasons, not to mention engine trouble. Yay. Go us. So when we arrived… no more time to eat! Shoot!

Cute ring inscriptions.

Shayla’s lovely gown.

And that’s her when we arrived. Haha. XD

And ’cause there was no time… straight to the portraits! XD

Here’s Jimbo. Shaving. Yay. XD

However, the dressing up part is interrupted when Shayla brings her family over with Jimbo’s and they all pray for the wedding. It’s a good interruption. Where’s Jimbo? Uhh… somewhere. Can’t see his wife just yet. XD

The barong was a bit tricky, but Jimbo pulled it off.

And now for one of the favorite parts of this wedding: Candid Shyla! XD

At the San Juan Nepomuceno Church. The people in this notice look so familiar. XD

Oh, there’s the guy in the notice walking down the aisle. XD

Jimbo struggles not to cry… too bad he succeeded. XD

Cute kid!

Yay, petal shower!

And now for some couple portraits.

This is a very awesome car.

Off to the beach for more pics!

Awesome blue sky.

And just to finish off this post…

And after this… just a very relaxed reception with Shy urging us to just keep drinking! Very nice. Haha!

Congrats guys! Awesome wedding, and I’m really glad I was able to get to attend/shoot your wedding! God bless!