December 27, 2009
Yup, this is the date we chose which is just roughly 10 months away. This creates a lot of curiosity amongst people, as I think usually wedding engagements last for at least a year until two. And of course, usually, couples "rush" their wedding because of a one more important impending event: a baby on the way. But well, sorry to disappoint those who thought that was our reason, it was definitely not, hehehe. :P
We choose this date for practical and customary reasons:
- My younger sister's church wedding would be held on the first week of January 2010. We have a Filipino custom that siblings should not marry on the same calendar year (otherwise it would bring badluck*). Since Malvin and I cannot wait for 2011 (hey, we're not getting any younger! :P), our wedding had to be this year.
- My family from the USA and Canada would be flying over to the Philippines for my sister's wedding and we thought to take advantage of this opportunity for them to to attend our wedding too.
- It is a Sunday and not too close to Christmas day. Saturday would have been ideal but December 26 is boxing day and people would be most probably just recovering from the Christmas rush during this day (i.e. Shopping for ultimate discounted items! :)
There ya go.
And by the way, I did ask for my sister's blessings for us to have our wedding one week before hers and just as I expected, she agreed and was happy for us (thanks, sis!)
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*Sukob - this is the Tagalog term for siblings getting married on the same calendar year. It is considered badluck in traditional Filipino belief.
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