“Habang papalapit nang papalapit ang araw ng aming kasal, siempre naman, lalo kaming nagiging excited,” says Marian, who gives an engaging performance as an executive producer of a TV show who’s always at odds with its host, Vic Sotto. “Reding-ready na kami ni Dingdong sa pagharap namin sa altar.”
They gave us their official invitation to their wedding at the Immaculate Conception in Cubao this Tuesday, December 30, with 6 PM reception at the MOA Arena.
Unlike other wedding invites, it comes in clothbound book form in black and red.
The opening says: “This is the story of a girl born in Madrid and a boy who hails from Manila. She grew up praying to meet the man of her dreams. He grew up dreaming to meet the woman of his prayers. One day, the universe conspired to make them meet and together they decided to make the story complete. Soon our pages will turn as the day marries the night. Please write with us this new chapter on the day we unite.”
Their parents are listed down as Sixto Z. Dantes Jr. and Ma. Angelita G. Dantes, and Francisco Javier A. Gracia & Amalia R. De los Santos. President Benigno Aquino III is listed down as Witness of Honor. So for sure, security will be very tight.
There are 20 pairs of principal sponsors. Among those from showbiz are Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Sharon C. Pangilinan, Director Joyce Bernal, Kris Aquino, Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Mother Lily Yu Monteverde, Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Jimmy Duavit, Celia Rodriguez, Lolita Solis, Lilybeth Rasonable, Helen Gamboa Sotto, Tony Tuviera, Mac Alejandre, Wilma Galvante, Ben Chan, Wilson Tieng, Perry Lansigan, German Moreno and Vic Sotto.
There are 18 bridesmaids and 19 groomsmen. Among those from showbiz are cousins of Dingdong, Arthur Solinap and Carlo Gonzales from are both Kapuso actors, Rochelle Pangilinan, Ana Marie Reyes aka Rita Avila, Celeste Tuviera and Bettina Carlos. They have three best men and three maids of honors. The ones from showbiz are only Roxanne Barcelo and Ana Feleo.
The secondary sponsors are Richard Gomez and Rep. Lucy Torres for candle, Ai-Ai de las Alas and Gabby Eigenmann for veil and Sen. Bam Aquino and KC Concepcion for cord. There are eight flower girls and the only one from showbiz is Ryzza Mae Dizon. Ring bearers, coin bearers, etc. are non-showbiz.
The invitation has a special request to guests. It says that instead of gifts, the bride and groom will be grateful if their friends will just give support and donation YesPinoy Foundation that aims to serve and education the young people in our country.
To find more about the love story of Dingdong and Marian, whose relationship blossomed from reel to real, don’t miss “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” in their special episode “The One, Ang Love Story nina DongYan at Sambayanan.” Discover romantic details about the power couple’s relationship that will be revealed to the public for the first time in KMJS this Sunday, December 28, 7:45PM on GMA-7.
