Featuring Raymund “Bryan” Mendoza and Alyana Asistio
Under the soft skies of Dumaguete, Bryan Mendoza and Alyana Asistio began the rest of their lives together in a heartwarming three-day celebration.
Surrounded by family, friends, and the gentle charm of the seaside city, the couple’s wedding unfolded thoughtfully, one meaningful moment after another.
Days before the celebration, Alyana shared a deeply personal message that captured the spirit of what was to come. “Are you ready to start this life together, hav? Ready for all the crazy days… the building our dream empire, the growing old together? I am,” she wrote.
Reflecting on their five-year journey, she added, “I can truly say He made all the pain, tears, and bad days so worth it because it led me to you.”
The wedding weekend opened with a solemn and elegant Catholic ceremony. The bride walked down the aisle in a long-sleeved A-line gown, finished with a lace-trimmed cathedral-length veil, timeless, serene, and radiant.
Bryan complemented her beautifully in a beige barong paired with brown trousers, embodying quiet polish and grace.
The following day, the couple exchanged vows once more in a Christian wedding, an intimate affirmation of their faith and commitment. It was a heartfelt continuation of their promise to choose each other daily, grounded in the spiritual foundation they had spent years building.
As night fell, guests gathered at the stunning glasshouse of The Barn at Mango Ranch for the reception. The American-inspired venue glowed with warmth as Alyana and Bryan changed into their second looks, she in a strapless, sparkly dress that shimmered under the lights, and he in a sharp black-and-white suit.
Laughter, heartfelt toasts, and dancing filled the evening, with principal sponsors standing beside them, including Dr. Hayden Kho, Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit, Charisse Tinio, Dioceldo Sy of Ever Bilena, and Annette Gozon Valdes of GMA.
The celebration closed with an intimate day-after brunch, one last shared meal before returning to Manila. It was a quiet, tender ending to a weekend full of promise.
Daughter of Nadia Montenegro and the late Boy Asistio Jr., Alyana stepped into this new season with grace, faith, and gratitude.
For her and Bryan, forever did not begin with a single moment, it bloomed over three unforgettable days.
Bryan and Yana’s Dream Team:
Full Planning and Coordination: Kim Torres Events
Photo and Video: Niceprint
HMUA: Chardii Niño
Couture: Ingrid
Tailor: The Fine Gentleman
Performer: Jay Durias (south border)
Musician: Jay Cyrus
Host: Chuck Araneta
DJ: Patrick Musngi
Stylist: Creative Concepts Events and Services
Technicals: Net Solution
Mobile Bar: High Nights
Wedding Venue: The Barn at Mango Ranch
Welcome Dinner venue: Kawa Bistro Dumaguete
Send Off: Buglas Isla Cafe
Guest Transportation: Quantum DLUX
