It was the perfect culmination of their love story. Because in a lot of ways, Batanes which was the venue for Ian and Shy's wedding, symbolized their journey. Batanes is one of the most beautiful, but most difficult destinations to have a wedding. Insanely expensive airfares, erratic weather, and low inventory of accommodations make it an elusive travel choice. But it is one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines (and perhaps in the world) and that it why it is often in people's bucket lists. Indeed, once you have set foot in Batanes, there's a sense of accomplishment, a "high" you just cannot explain.
Ian & Shy's love story is also like Batanes. There's been hardships but they've weathered all kinds of storms and now here they are today. They are solidifying their love. A love strengthened by their experiences--and it is as strong as the foundation of Batanes' famous Ivatan stone houses.
On a sidenote, their wedding is also one of the most unique Batanes weddings we've ever seen. The details are not something you'd need to spell out or describe because it just speaks for itself. Ian and Shy are the formidable husband and wife tandem of Ian Cruz Films. And so each and every single wedding detail, from the unity coins to the photography, were happily contributed by the most reputable personalities of the Philippine Wedding Industry. This is a testament to how loved Ian and Shy are. They are definitely one of the best kind of people in the wedding scene today and they were equally showered with the best kind of friendship on their special day.
As we share with you Ian & Shy's wedding photos by We Do It For Love, we will also share how Rex (of We Do It For Love) wrote about the couple's wedding because it's such a personal and thoughtful tribute to this magical Batanes wedding and very loved bride and groom.
“Before I fell in love with words,
with setting skies and singing birds— it was you
I fell in love with first.”
"Batanes will always be a magical place to celebrate love.
Every inch of its picturesque beauty, from its gentle slopes, ethereal summer landscape,
wide azure skies, to the crisp smell of freshest air, speak unmistakably of love."
"A love that is true. A love in its purest form.
Couple Ian and Shy intially chose to have a vacation in Batanes but ended up choosing this magical place to celebrate their joyous union of love."
Couple Ian and Shy intially chose to have a vacation in Batanes but ended up choosing this magical place to celebrate their joyous union of love."
"An intimate celebration attended by 33 of their family and closest friends,
the group had a relaxed, fun day just as what the couple wanted for everyone."
the group had a relaxed, fun day just as what the couple wanted for everyone."
"There were tons of laughter and soft giggles but happy tears were shed as well.
It’s hard not to, because some joys and loves are hard to contain"
"he loved her, of course, but even better than that,
he chose her, day after day after day"
"DIOS MAMAJES BATANES! TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY."
Congatulations Ian and Shy! We are so happy for you guys! :)
VENUES:
PREP – FUNDACION PACITA
CER – TUKON CHAPEL (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel)
COCKTAIL – BUNKER’S CAFÉ
RECEP – NAIDI LIGHTHOUSE
SUPPLIERS:
GOWN – VELUZ
GROOM & KIDS SUIT, NECKTIES – BKS
SECONDARY GOWN – JOE SAN ANTONIO
BRIDE MUA – MAKE-UP STUDIO BY MADGE LEJANO
ENTOURAGE HMUA – AARON LEJARDE
COORDINATOR – ERNEST PASCUAL OF BESPOKE MANILA (STYLING, INVITE, ESCORT CARD ETC.) /
MUSIC – JOHNOY DANAO
FLOWERS – VATEL MANILA
WEDDING BANDS – IMELDA JEWELRY
ARRHAE – UNITY COIN C/O BENZ RANA
WINES – C/O FRANCIS AND MAYONE BAKUNAWA BALBARIN
RECEP FOOD – CAFÉ DE TUKON
PHOTOG – WE DO IT FOR LOVE
VIDEO – IAN CRUZ FILMS
HOST – AZE RYAN CHING
BATANES COOR &VANS – I.B.S TRAVEL & TOUR
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