For our dear foreign readers, a quick lesson in geography. The Philippine archipelago is composed of more than 7,000 islands each of which has a festival or fiesta of it’s own. Often it celebrates it’s patron saint’s feast (coinciding with thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.)

Imagine our luck when Czarah and Adrian’s wedding day fell on the same day as Davao’s Kadayawan festival. Also called Indak-Indak (dance-dance), the festival is highlighted by tribal dances from different parts of the Mindanao province all happening in the streets of the city.

Czarah and Adrian from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Czarah was stunning and Adrian no less dapper. The cornerstone of the wedding was the tearful exchange of vows which led me to to create a moody and atmospheric piece.The bride and all the other gowns were designed by Popoy and Aztec Barba, the flawless coordination and the beautiful styling was handled by Noel Tanza. Much thanks to Juvy Roilo, guest management coordinator, for making sure we had a great stay in Davao.

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