Patrick + Avry (Baclayon Church | Panglao Island Nature Resort Bohol)

“(Bohol’s) overall atmosphere evoked warmth and a calming effect on my ragged and burnt out soul.” – Avry

Panglao Island Nature Resort Wedding

When Avry was in college, she went on a trip to Bohol and fell in love with the island, the people and the culture. She was entering her last year of college and was concerned about her future — her moving to another country after graduation. At the last church she visited, Baclayon Church, she prayed that if she was lucky enough to find a partner in life, she promised to return to Bohol as thanks to all the blessings that God has given her and celebrate at the place where it all started.

blue and orange invitation

welcome baskets

bridal bouquet by Blue Grass Project

bridal makeup by Madge

“…I prayed for a good life, a fulfilling career, and safe passage when we migrate. I even asked the Lord that, if He so wishes, to someday find my partner in life and my forever after. In return, I promised to return to Bohol and pledge my love and loyalty to the man who I will spend my life with. As promised and in fulfillment of my life-long dream, I am here once again with my partner, bestfriend, and my heart.”
handwritten vows

bride

Veluz bride accessories

Veluz gown

Veluz bride

Patrick

bridal portrait

view from Panglao

Baclayon Church Bohol

The interiors of Baclayon Church, styled by The Blue Grass Project:
Baclayon interior

Avry’s entourage in bright cerulean gowns by Gretchen Pichay:
bridesmaids

Madge and Veluz assisting Avry just before her bridal march:
bride getting ready

Veluz

gown embroidery

bridal walk

baclayon church wedding

bride and groom

avry and pat

wedding vows

bride's parents

flowers by Blue Grass

children's choir

blue gowns

bride and groom

by the beach

gown and barong

Escort cards with cat cookies for guests to enjoy during the cocktail hour:
orange escort cards

message for the couple

Reception details by Bespoke Manila:
blue and orange reception

bespoke manila

pictorial by the beach

couple at sea

The details of Avry’s Veluz gowns. Yes, she wore two!
Veluz gowns

tulle gown

candlelit reception

grand entrance

wedding rings
Avry and Patrick. She vowed to come back to Baclayon and marry her love. He wanted to be married by the sea. Serendipity?