Marvin’s SMS to me, a couple of days before the wedding:  Pare, basta, naiyak ako habang ginawaga ko ‘tong kanta.  (I was crying when I was recording this song).

You see, Marvin (arranger, composer and formerly of the 80s supergroup Neocolors)  was trying to finish the song of his life days before his wedding day. It was going to be a surprise for Celeste (who knew nothing about the dinner program). And it was going to be the soundtrack for their onsite video.

Prior to the actual song, Marvin also had a poem she wrote him years ago recorded - again the accompaniment to that poem is original, a melody humming in the groom’s head for the longest time.

(edit:  It was actually Mr. Toto Sorioso, former bandmate of Marvin who wrote the song.  :o)

Can you imagine the pressure of that? Add the fact that it was going to be simple evening civil ceremony - march - vows - kiss - end - dinner - speeches - performances - OnsiteVideo! Tough job but somebody has to do it.

It was interesting to note that the day started very early at the Las Pinas Hall of Justice where a civil ceremony was held, the first of two that day.  After lunch, “Don” Juan Sarte beautified the bride with Raymond Isaac taking pictures throughout the day.

One of the highlights of the evening was when close friend Piolo Pascual surprised Celeste with a song.  She burst into tears as Piolo earlier that week sent his regrets for the affair.  It was totally unexpected.

So many moments to remember -  the 35 piece orchestra with Gerard Salonga conducting, the long arduous road to the wedding day, the baby pink gown, the touching Father-Daughter Dance, the genuine love and appreciation of the couple for the attendees.

Celeste Tuviera and Marvin Querido from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.