“Love is a flower which turns into fruit at marriage.†— Finnish Proverb
Gold is associated with the wisdom of years and fruition, and this holds true for Oscar and Letty Calma, who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at the Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati. The Spanish-era inspired church came into full bloom as spring was the chosen motif. The colors pink, green, violet, orange, gold and blue were respectively chosen by each of the Calma children — Liza, Oscar Jr., Lora, Leslie, Owen and Lalaine — to represent their families. Equally talented designers dressed the couple, with Letty wearing an elegant, fully-beaded gown by Patis Tesoro and Oscar wearing a polished piña barong made by Toby Albrando.
Reception followed at the Mandarin Oriental Manila, where everyone enjoyed sumptuous dishes served by the efficient hotel staff. The Calma siblings and their children entertained the guests with a dance and song number while crooner Arthur Manuntag serenaded the couple with romantic songs that made everyone swoon.
Here’s to more blissful and wedded years, Oscar and Letty!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrator today, Carlos “Linggoy†Araneta.
Advance birthday greetings to Starweek’s Lydia Castillo, March 27; Johnny Cobankiat and Betty Preysler, March 28; Tina Monzon-Palma and Miguel Cerqueda, March 29; Marco Polo Plaza Cebu GM Hans Hauri, Veana Fores, Jennifer Peña and Al Perez, March 30.
So, how was your week?
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