The Church

Right after we heard the mass at noon, we both walked outside. J's eyes wandered the whole church's structure, he held both my hands tightly, his almost teary eyes finally landed on mine, he uttered in somewhat shaky voice, "Dito kita pakakasalan." (I will marry you here.)

After running errands in the morning, we reached Intramuros at around noon, where the heat is undeniably irritating. We were both not in the mood for any conversation. We alighted from the jeepney right across the Manila Cathedral. We both agreed to come by since we were still young when we remembered visiting Manila Cathedral. There was a mass so we stayed for a while.

Walking for a few blocks, we found San Agustin Church. Prior to entering the majestic door, I already had goosebumps and tears almost welling up. We both walked to the altar, but in separate ways. He walked through the right aisle, while I took the middle, walking on red carpet, with beautifully arranged flowers on both sides. My heart was pumping fast and loud, I could almost hear it. We sat down for a while, heard another mass, while he reached out to hold my hand.

Without a word, we both knew this is the church where we'll say and profess our vows. This was both our first time to visit San Agustin Church, and it left us with so much awe and admiration.

On the same day, we booked the wedding date and time, and paid the reservation fee (Php 10,000). Marriage stipend at the time of booking was Php 33,500. It includes:


• Wedding Mass and Marriage Ceremony
• Simple Flower Decoration
• Royal Red Carpet
• Organist and Singer
• 6 Usher and Usherettes
• Altar Server
• 18th Century Chandeliers
• Industrial Fans to be opened when the Church is open an hour before (No more 6 units of Evaporated Air Conditioner)
• Parking Lots of 40 Cars
• Documentation and Registration of Marriage Contract

San Agustin Church

The stunning and most amazing door that will open for me on the day I say "I do."