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Labor of Love
(Jason Domantay - Anne Candy Maningding wedding)
by Jonathan Dionisio
July - September 2009
Planning a wedding takes
a lot of the couple's time and effort. A couple has to find
ample time to meet with suppliers and arrange all the necessary
requirements for their special day. ABS-CBN’s Studio
23 Executive Producer and TV Reporter Jason Domantay and his
wife, Anne Candy Maningding-Domantay, were no exemption to
this. What’s more, they chose to go out of their way
to make their wedding what they dream it should be.
Jason and Candy were classmates
in college at the University of Santo Tomas. Their characteristics
are very opposite to one another; he is idealist, she’s
realistic. Because of this, the two were always in an argument.
By constantly spending time with one another, they eventually
discovered that they had similar passions – books, music,
and movies. From going out with their circle of friends, to
having lunch together during Saturdays, Jason and Candy drew
closer to each other. And on June 10, 2003, the former enemies
became a couple.
The ‘Big’
Christmas Gift
Last December 2007, after four wonderful years of being a
couple, Jason is ready to ask the big question. He booked
a room in a hotel in Makati to serve as his proposal venue.
When he was done decorating the room, he met with Candy at
a restaurant to have dinner. Then, Jason told Candy that they
would need to pick up his ‘big’ Christmas gift
for her somewhere. Candy agreed and the couple walked towards
the hotel. When Jason opened the door, Candy saw the room
filled with flowers, balloons, and candles. In the bed was
an antique jewelry box. He got the box, showed her the engagement
ring, and popped the question. Both were in tears when Candy
gave her answer to Jason’s question – a resounding
‘yes’.
The two have always dreamed
to have an old Manila Filipiniana-themed wedding. After the
wedding day is set, they started searching for wedding suppliers
who can help them bring their dream wedding theme to life.
It helped that because Jason’s work in the media, he
has already worked with several wedding suppliers. However,
the two still met some hurdles along the way.
The Sacrifices
It was three months before their wedding day, yet, they are
unable to find an invitation supplier who can execute the
concept Candy has in mind. Thus, Candy created their invitations
on her own. Candy painstakingly created each of the 80 invitations
sent by the couple. Their 16-page storybook-type invitation
contained their profile, their love story, and their wedding
details.
To be able to do the invitations,
purchase their wedding souvenirs, and to look after the preparations
for the wedding, Candy decided to resign from her job in the
bank two months before their wedding. Jason shares, “We
talked about it a lot on who will focus more on the wedding
and my wife was the one who volunteered. She was great and
she worked very well with everyone and I am so privileged
that I have a bride like that. But all in all, we worked as
a team. I also made sure that I can allot as much time as
I can for consultations with suppliers.” Even with the
nature of his work, Jason was able to take leave from work
two weeks before their wedding day to assist Candy with their
preparation.
The Big Day
In honor of the day they first met and the day they became
a couple, they chose June 10, 2008 as their wedding date and
Santisimo Rosario Church in University of Santo Tomas as their
ceremony venue. In line with their wedding themes, Jason and
Candy gave indigenous products as giveaways to their sponsors
and guests. Male principal sponsors received coco vinos (coconut
wine), while female principal sponsors were handed Kapeng
Barako (Batangas coffee) and chocolate balls or tableas from
Bicol. Male members of the entourage were given lambanog (coconut
vodka) while female members took home organic soaps and shampoos.
Jason and Candy's guests went home with chocolate tableas.
The newlywed spent their
honeymoon at Dos Palmas in Palawan. As expected, their honeymoon
was cut short when Jason received a call from ABS-CBN asking
him to return to work. Meanwhile, Mrs. Domantay was able to
find a job at a global financial service firm after their
honeymoon.
The Decision
Looking back, Jason and Candy did not regret the sacrifices
they made to prepare for their dream wedding. Seeing the fruits
of their labor; how the guests admired the elements of their
wedding, how happy their family and friends were, and how
they made their dream wedding come true, it was all worth
it.
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Wedding
Suppliers
Hair and Make-up:
Andy Villanueva (Bride and
mothers)
Metro Loft Salon (Entourage)
Cakes: Swell Sweets
Catering: Swan Catering
Ceremony: Santisimo Rosario
Church
Design & Couture: Bong
Lazo
Flowers & Event Styling:
Caraga Flower Shop
EV Events Planner and Swan Catering
Gift Registry: Landmark
Jewelry: My
Diamond (engagement)
Cley Malapit (wedding bands)
Lights & Sounds: Altitudes
Music & Entertainment:
Sinag ng Lahi Dance Troupe
Musician: Coro de San Gabriel
Host: Sol Aragonez, Daryl
Villagomez, Egay Victorio
Photo & Video:
Kenneth
Uy Photography
Reception: Puerto Real Gardens
Transportation: Swan Catering
Wedding Planning: EV Event
Planner of Egay Victorio
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Wedding Resources for the contact details of these suppliers.
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