Wedding Essentials Wedding Essentials
  • What’s New
  • Planning Your Wedding
    • Details That Matter
    • Designers & Gowns
    • Venues & Event Styling
  • WE Stories
    • Proposals & Engagements
    • Prenup Shoots
    • Weddings
  • After The Wedding
    • Advice for Newlyweds
    • Honeymoon Inspirations
WE Vol 20 Issue 1
Instagram
Facebook
0
0
82
Wedding Essentials Wedding Essentials
Wedding Essentials Wedding Essentials Wedding Essentials
  • What’s New
  • Planning Your Wedding
    • Details That Matter
    • Designers & Gowns
    • Venues & Event Styling
  • WE Stories
    • Proposals & Engagements
    • Prenup Shoots
    • Weddings
  • After The Wedding
    • Advice for Newlyweds
    • Honeymoon Inspirations
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

Fated Souls

  • WE Team
Total
0
Shares
0

Featuring Derrick So and Lara Lam

Our love story began in the final stretch of my college days. Fresh off an internship and back in the classroom, I crossed paths with Lara during a Humanities class, all thanks to our mutual friend. Lara had dreams of interning in France, and our chat sparked a connection that led to the exchange of contact information – in the form of a business card.

Our first official “outing” was a study session at Starbucks, where I also had the pleasure of meeting Lara’s brother, who turned out to be a batch mate. Small world indeed!

They say the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and for us, that couldn’t be more true. Our second date at Duck and Buvette sealed the deal for me when Lara served me cauliflower. It might sound silly, but that moment was when I knew she was someone special.

As our relationship blossomed, so did our shared adventures. A road trip with my mom only solidified my feelings for Lara, and I knew I wanted to take things to the next level.

When the time came to pop the question, I knew it had to be memorable. I proposed at The Farm at San Benito, with the help of my old photography professor to capture this special moment. Despite some nerves and a chilly breeze, everything fell into place— even if my proposal speech didn’t quite go as planned. Thankfully, Lara got the message loud and clear.

We decided to forgo a traditional TingHun event in favor of a more intimate celebration with friends at Lara’s place. The wedding planning process went surprisingly smooth with both families on board and supportive every step of the way. Well, almost every step – we did hit a snag when we realized our wedding day coincided with election day and an alcohol ban. This wouldn’t be a problem had we not bought alcohol already a few months before we found out.

Despite the unexpected hiccup, our wedding day was nothing short of magical. While we couldn’t toast with champagne, the love and laughter shared among our guests made the day unforgettable. Dancing and singing filled the air, proving that you don’t need a drink in hand to have a good time.

Lara saw the wedding as her moment to make her dreams a reality. Drawing inspiration from Disney fairytales for the music and decor, and from the grandeur of Versailles for our French-inspired menu, fitting for culinary enthusiasts like us.

Looking back, the hiccup was a blessing in disguise. It brought our loved ones even closer together, creating memories that will last a lifetime. In the end, it wasn’t about the details of the reception, but the love and joy that surrounded us on our special day.

Derrick and Lara’s Dream Team: Church: Holy Trinity Church | Ceremony: Shangri-La at the Fort | Coordinator: Christine Ong-Te | Cake: Penk Ching | Invites: Print Divas | Event Stylist: Teddy Manuel | Photographer: Pat Dy | Videographer: Jason Magbanua | Gown designer: Rosa Clara and Andrea Tetangco | Suit designer: Suit it up manila | Lights and Sound: High Impact | Host: JC Alelis

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Related Topics
  • realweddings
  • weddingessentialsph
  • weddingsph
  • WERealWeddings
WE Team

Previous Article
  • What's New

Ever After: A Journey Through Time – A Resounding Success

  • WE Team
View Post
Next Article
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

Love Beyond Screens

  • WE Team
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • News
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

Demi Lovato’s best day of her life as she tied the knot with Jordan Lutes 

  • Rianne Mae Soriano
  • May 29, 2025
View Post
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

Diana Zubiri and Andy Smith celebrate 10 years of love with a vow renewal

  • Rianne Mae Soriano
  • May 16, 2025
View Post
  • Details That Matter
  • Planning Your Wedding
  • Weddings
  • What's New

Hype Wedding: Bringing Korean elegance to Filipino love stories

  • Kitten Zapata
  • May 14, 2025
View Post
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

Dancing through love

  • WE Team
  • May 8, 2025
View Post
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

A streetwear love story

  • WE Team
  • April 30, 2025
View Post
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

A Love that Grew With Grace

  • WE Team
  • April 26, 2025
View Post
  • Details That Matter
  • Weddings

Jason Magbanua at 25: A Legacy of Love, Lens, and Lifelong Stories

  • Kitten Zapata
  • April 25, 2025
View Post
  • WE Stories
  • Weddings

Saying “yes” to forever

  • WE Team
  • April 24, 2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Wedding Essentials Wedding Essentials
  • About WE
  • Contact WE

Input your search keywords and press Enter.