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You are cordially invited to the wedding of

Benj & Zar

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WELCOME TO OUR WEDDING WEBSITE


We can’t wait to celebrate our special day with you. Feel free to have fun to take a look around. Thank you for the love and support. We are so excited to share this day with you!


As much as we love to invite everyone, we are only inviting you. We have chosen the people close to our hearts. We would not want anyone to lose a seat, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy a sumptuous meal.


Please use our hashtag to help us document our special day!


#OurHashtags

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It does not dishonor others. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered; it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

— 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8.

The Entourage

Officiating Priest/ Pastor/ Minister

Name

Parents of the Groom

Name

Name

Parents of the Bride

Name

Name

Principal Sponsors
To stand as witnesses to our vows

USEC Jesry T. Palmares

Mr. Felix Q. Gurrea

Hon. Stephen A. Palmares

Mr. Peter Palomo

Hon. Elyzer C. Chavez

Hon. Joedevin Palencia

Hon. Julius Ronald Pacificador

Judge Nery Doremdez

Judge Jojo Cruzat

Mr. Wayne T. Malilay

Ret. COL Virgilio B. Casio, PA

Ret. PCOL Cornelio Defensor

Ret. PCOL Cornelio Salinas

Ret. PMGEN Niel Alinsangan

Ret. PMGEN Samuel Nacion

Ret. PBGEN Jack L. Wanky

Ret. PBGEN Hector G. Maestral

ASEC. Rodulfo Castil Jr.

PMGEN Martin E. Defensor

PBGEN Roy Parena

Engr. Benjie M. Bastian

PBGEN Aden T. Lagradante

PBGEN Arnold P. Ardiente

PBGEN Josefino T. Ligan

PBGEN Alexander G. Mariano

PCOL Pablito Asmod

PCOL Bayani M. Razalan

PCOL Robert Petate

Atty. Hector Frangue

Atty. Hernando Galvez

Hon. Atty. Emmanuel Palacios

Hon. Greg R. Togonon

Ret. PCOL Jose Roy Torrechilla

Mr. Mario Tamba

Mr. Noel Dimafiles

Atty. Antonio A. Alcantara

Mr. Joseph Arangote

Mr. Vaughn Ritchman Go

Mr. Artoru O. Yee

Mr. Jose Ramon M.L. Orozco

Engr. Noe A. Palmares

Mr. Eugene Pallon

Mr. Elias Reyes Jr.

Mr. Herbert Balasote Jr.

Mr. Mariano Passaporte

Mr. Lyndel S. David

Mrs. Jinky D. Palmares

Dr. Maureen Fortuna

Mrs. Analyn Pallada

Mrs. Tess P. Winsor

Mrs. Melinda Chavez

Mrs. Danthea Senina

Mrs. Ma. Helen Kremp

Ms. Maureen Ramos

Mrs. Marichu Untaran

Mrs. Dawn M. Malilay

Mrs. Donna Antoinette A. Casio

Mrs. Lilian Defensor

Dr. Ma. Lulu Divinah Salinas

Mrs. Emma Mupas

Dr. Anthena Magdamit

Ret. PLTCOL Joy Bolivar

Mrs. Amor E. Villanueva

Ma. Lorelli P. Flores

Dr. Maria Carmela B. Defensor

Mrs. Marjorie Panoguiton

Mrs. Anilyn L. Bastian

Hon. Shirly M. Lagradante

Mrs. Donna Y. Ardiente

Mrs. Jackie Panoguiton

Mrs. Indira D. Mariano

Dr. Irma Adayon

PCOL Jofhel F. Calapiz

Atty. Rainela Castro-Petate

Mrs. Pilar French

Mrs. Russel Fama

PLT Charina Pagmanoja

Mrs. Mary Angelie M. Togonon

Mrs. Rosalie M. Torrechilla

Dr. Rita Gindab

Mrs. Analyn N. Dimafiles

Mrs. Ma. Queenie M. Alcantara

Mrs. Meriam Ledesma

Dr. Merlyn Soberano-Obas

Mrs. Daisy E. Yee

Ms. Anna Liza B. Tañeza

Mrs. Maria Corazon Y. Palmares

Mrs. Chona Pallon

Dr. Glory Dee Rentino

Mrs. Mary Joan Balasote

Mrs. Sinoy Passaporte

Mrs. Jeanefer P. David

Best Man

PLTCOL Jess Baylon

Maid of Honor

Celine Hope P. Brown

Seconday Sponsors

Candle

To Light Our Path

$PO_3$ Paul E. Clarite

Zabenne Marie Estologa

Veil

To Clothe Us as One
John Vincent Palmares

Rovy Nicole Parreño-Palmares

Cord

To Bind Us Together
PSSg Michael E. Clarite

Engr. Michelle A. Clarite

Groomsmen

PLTCOL Jerick Vargas

PLTCOL Russel Agustin

PLTCOL German Magbanua III

Dr. Alfonso Palmares III

Bridesmaids
Jessa Mae P. Duazo

Angel Grace P. Aguilar

Maria Roselle Muyco-Panolino

Jessa Mae P. Tabuada

Ring Bearer

To Carry Our Symbol of Love

Prince D. Clarite

Coin Bearer

To Carry Our Symbol of Treasure
Joseph Rey Dignadice Jr.

Bible Bearer

To Carry Our Symbol of Faith
Louis Gabriel Enano

Flower Girls

To Shower Our Aisle with Flowers
Ariana Matthea P. Palmares

Dua Kashmira A. Clarite

Elliana Kasylaide S. Clarite

Princess Yvhonne D. Clarite

The Dress Code

Principal Sponsor Attire: 

Gentlemen: Black Suite with Dove Grey Tie
(Uniformed officials may opt to wear Ceremonial Blue)
Ladies: Formal Gown

Guests:

Semi-Formal Attire
gentlemen: button-down shirts, or polo shirts
ladies: dresses or elegant separates

You may glam up in these shades but your smile is the best you can wear!

Gift Guide

As love is what the day is all about, your presence is one we can't celebrate without, should you still believe that a gift is worth giving, a small envelope for our future would really be a delightful blessing.

The Venue

CEREMONY

Sta. Monica Parish Church, Pavia, Iloilo

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RECEPTION

Sotogrande Hotel Iloilo, Green Meadows Ave. Jaro, Iloilo City

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CEREMONY

Sta. Monica Parish Church, Pavia, Iloilo

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • RSVP

    As much as we would love to accommodate all our friends and family, we have a limited number of guests. Please understand that this event is strictly by invitation only. Guests not found on the guest list provided will not be allowed to enter. 


    The favor of a reply is required on or before May 1, 2026.


  • Is there parking space available for my car?

    Yes, there is parking available for everyone at the venue. However, please take note that it is first come, first served basis, so you might not want to be late.

  • I said "NO" to the RSVP but I had a change of plans-I can attend now! What should I do?

    • Please check with us first. Unfortunately, we have a strict guest list.


    • Kindly inform us if your schedule clears up, so we can try to accommodate you.


    • If seats become available, we will let you know as soon as possible.


    • Please do not attend unannounced, as we may not have any available seats for you.

  • When is the appropriate time to leave?

    This event took us months to plan, and we want to celebrate it with the people that are very dear to our hearts. We want you to have fun! Celebrate with us until the end of the program!

  • How can I help the couple have a great time during their wedding?

    Pray with us for favorable weather and the continuous blessings of our Lord as we enter this new chapter of our lives as husband and wife.

    RSVP as soon as your schedule is cleared.

    Dress appropriately and follow our wedding motif.

    Be on time.

    Follow the seating arrangement in the reception.

    Stay until the end of the program.

    Join the activities and enjoy!

  • May I invite a "PLUS ONE" to the event?

    As much as we would love to accommodate all our friends and family, we have a limited number of guests.


    Please understand that this event is strictly by invitation only. Kindly check our invitation to know the number of seats allotted for you. Guests not found on the guestlist provided will not be allowed to enter.


  • What if I RSVP'd but cannot attend?

    We would love to have you at our wedding, but we understand that there are circumstances beyond our control. However, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate your seat/s.

  • Can I sit anywhere at the reception?

    Please don't. It took us a lot of effort and discussion to finish the seating arrangement, which is planned for everyone's convenience and preference, but there is no need to worry! You'll surely be seated with your friends or people that you have same interest with.


    Our coordinators will gladly assist you in finding your designated seat after registration. Feel free to ask them for assistance and they will gladly help you.

  • Am I allowed to take pictures and/or videos during the ceremony?

    We request everyone to keep the ceremony camera-free. While our I Do’s are unplugged, our reception is not and definitely as a couple who loves pictures, you’ll get tons of options to take your pictures. We prepared for this event wholeheartedly.


    Please use our official hashtag: 

    #OurHashtag

  • Do we really need to RSVP? We already said "YES" to the couple.

    Yes, please. We will be needing your formal RSVP to consolidate guest details and finalize the headcount for catering and seating purposes.

Prenup Photos

PRENUP PHOTOS

RSVP

We are excited to celebrate our Wedding with our closest families and friends!


The favor of a response is requested before

May 1, 2026. Thank you!

BENJ AND ZAR | RSVP