To love and to cherish

"Love is a fruit always in season and within reach of every hand." —Mother Teresa

Happy Valentine’s to all my dear readers!

A happy union of two souls in love took place recently at the Santuario de San Antonio when Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and Conchitina Candice King were made husband and wife in a solemn and truly elegant wedding ceremony. The charming couple, the children of Elvira Ledesma and the late Emmanuel "Noyo" Ledesma and Casiano and Conchita King, were surrounded by their nearest and dearest on this special day. Following the church ceremony, the newlyweds celebrated their newfound life together at The Fort where a memorable reception was held.

Wishing you the best of married life, Mandy and Candice!

Johnny says, ‘Check this out!’

It’s a culinary love fest at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, one of the most elegant hotels in the Queen City of the South, as the hotel welcomes the Chinese New Year with its Chinese Food Fest at Café Marco until March 3. On Feb. 17, join the Marco Polo Reunion Dinner and dine on an endless array of Chinese food on Feb. 18 for New Year’s Day. The Chinese culinary creations will be served to you by Marco Polo Parkside Beijing chefs, who were flown in for the ASEAN Summit to cook food for the delegation from China. The Reunion Dinner is at P11,888+++ per table of 12 persons.

(For reservations and inquiries, call 887-1263 or 759-5207 in Manila, (032) 253-1111 in Cebu or 8888-168 toll-free.)

Pose with gorgeous ‘mannequins’

Hoseki, one of the country’s premiere jewelry salons, holds a different kind of fashion show — Living Mannequins — on Feb. 17 to 19 at the Mall of Asia. Instead of the usual ramp show, male and female professional models will showcase breathtaking jewelry masterpieces from Hoseki’s latest collection -— the Uber collection. Passers-by can pose and take pictures with the "living" mannequin and Hoseki will send the photos to them via courier service. Experience the beauty and class of Hoseki jewelry up close while posing with gorgeous hunks and statuesque girls.

See you there!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Johnny Manahan and "Knit Queen" Lulu Tan-Gan.

Advance birthday greetings to The Bellevue marketing and communications director Ryan Chan, Feb 12; Henri Muzzarelli and IT gent Justin Rebano, Feb. 13; Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, TV star Kris Aquino and Princess Monjierra Disini, Feb. 14; Bong Mojica, Feb. 15; Tessie Luz, Liding Oledan, Marlou H. Litton and Jorge Araneta, Feb. 16; Nanette Puyat and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Feb. 17.

So, how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)