Diane and Philip John's Wedding

CEBU, Philippines - Philip John Rodriguez and Diane Conejero met as friends, having worked in the same organization. After four years of more than just sharing office duties and responsibilities, nature took its course and paved the way for their friendship to blossom. As expected, the couple sealed their love for each other with a simple “I Do” at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Redemptorist Church with Father Louie Punzalan as officiating priest.

The bride, radiant in an off-white multi-layered chiffon gown she personally designed, walked down the aisle with her mom Charlene Hamoy Conejero as the groom, in embroidered barong tagalong, waited with loving anticipation at the altar.

Relatives of the bride and groom they respect and admire were principal sponsors. They included Victor and Esther Tan, Alfred and Emma Arreza, Delfin and Angelita Cuevas, Arnulfo and Edelia Hamoy, Felix and Carolina Ignacio, Amador and Annabella Hamoy, Liberty and Aida Tablante, and Edgar and Conception Yap.

Matron of Honor was the stunning younger sister of the bride Bianca Marie Cuevas while Tisha Mellado, a dear friend, was Maid of Honor. Peter John and Paul John Rodriguez, twin brothers of the groom stood as Best Men.

The bridesmaids in beige satin gowns were Carlene Rodriguez, Jocelyn Petralba, Mitzil Lumasag and Jr. Bridesmaid Sharmaine Nillas. They were escorted by groomsmen John Rodriguez, John Arreza and Jude Rodriguez.

Secondary sponsors were Dale Anthony Cuevas and Raquel Duroy for the candles, Fritz Palileo and Lilibeth Avila for the veil and Marven Tapispisan and Hildred Harwart   for the cord. Angela Banogon and Aisling Rodriguez were the sweet flower girls.

After Philip and Diane were pronounced husband and wife, everyone proceeded to the Grand Convention Center for the reception. The ballroom was transformed into a heavenly paradise with lovely flower centerpieces on each table. The guests soon after   feasted on a sumptuous buffet. The couple then obliged with the traditional cutting of the wedding cake, which was lovingly created by Cebu ’s foremost baker Marissa Unchuan. 

The newlyweds performed their first dance and almost immediately everyone joined in.The night continued with the Royal Plus Trio Band that provided enticing music which kept the guests on the dance floor for the rest of the night. Bianca Cuevas, who was the lead singer of the musical group, serenaded the newlyweds with a few endearing ballads.