James and Nelin

are getting married !

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Listen to our wedding song

Our Love Story

    2018

Swiped right and matched on Tinder 


2019

Met his family 


  2022

Met her family in Samar   


2025

He proposed 


 December 2026

Forever begins 


The Entourage

Parents of the Groom

Julio Florento
Herminia Florento (+)

Parents of the Bride

Nelson Gentalian
Teresita Gentalian

Wedding Godparents
To stand as witnesses to our vows

Hilda Suzuki

Jovita Bajaro

Nila Biscocho

Amalia Orquin

Florinda Ticong

Leonila Urrea

Ericson Amat

Edgardo Santiago

Vicente Biscocho

Romeo Orquin

Samuel Palomeras

Anthony James Coralejo

Best Man

John Lester Florento

Maid of Honor

Quennie Rose Estorgio

Secondary Sponsors

Candle

To Light Our Path

Mark Liwanag

 Jhoana Marie Florento

Veil

To Clothe Us as One
Hilda Suzuki

Ericson Amat

Cord

To Bind Us Together
Michael Manlangit

Jhunalyn Florento

Ring Bearer

To Carry Our Symbol of Love

Paul Sinnung

Coin Bearer

To Carry Our Symbol of Treasure
Louise De La Merced

Bible Bearer

To Carry Our Symbol of Faith
Cherry Joice Recalde

Banner Bearer

Here Comes the Bride
Joseph Renel Gentalian

Adrian Gentalian

Flower Girl
Althea Marie Gentalian

The Dress Code

Wear your finest Modern Creative Barong and Filipiniana.

Dress to impress—special awards await our best-dressed guests!

Wedding Godparents:

    Ninang: Filipiniana

Ninong: Barong Tagalog 

Secondary Sponsors & Bearers:

    Female: Modern Creative Filipiniana 

  Male: Modern Creative Barong

BEST MAN & MAID OF HONOR

Modern Barong & Filipiniana

Guests:

FEMALE: MODERN CREATIVE FILIPINIANA
MALE: short sleeved MODERN CREATIVE BARONG

Any Color of Your Choice

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. Rita de Cascia Parish

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RECEPTION

LOLA Cafe - Mabini

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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 November 19, 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.
    • 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.


  • 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

RSVP

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


The favor of a response is requested before

November 19, 2026. Thank you!

JAMES AND NELIN | RSVP