A Worthy Second Chance

Mark Neil Dayrit and Carlamae Silvestre

December 29, 2010

Christ the King Parish

Valle Verde 6 Clubhouse, Pasig City

They say love is sweeter in the second time around, and it is much true to Mac and CeeM who had highs and lows in their relationship as a couple. After all that has been, they came together, stronger and happier than ever. It was a genuine love that transpired against all odds.

It was a bit rainy that Wednesday morning for the wedding preparation at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel and we were hoping that the sun will shine for the best day of Mac and CeeM. The bride was all playful and was game for the early pictorial by B.A. Studios’ team. She played with her bridal bouquet, her veil, with her friends and even made faces in front of the camera. She was a perfect picture of a happy bride. Her bridesmaids helped her into her bridal gown made by Alta Moda in no time and was then ready to meet her soon-to-be husband at the Church.

Mac was indeed waiting for his bride at the church by that time, and he kept asking if CeeM was on her way, and it’s obvious from his smiles and voice, that he can’t contain his excitement and happiness anymore. And his wait didn’t last long as his bride walked down the aisle, slowly, savoring the moment, seeing her groom’s smile that she would not exchange for anything in the world. Just like any other weddings, it felt like time stood still, everything and everyone seemed to be in a slow-motion movement until CeeM reached and held Mac’s hand. A moment that started a new beginning for the two of them - as they become one. 

A formal dinner followed at Valle Verde 6 Clubhouse. Design Manila did an excellent job in transforming the clubhouse into an alluring wedding reception venue conforming to the Grecian theme that the couple wanted to have. The reception started by the emcees Mahar and Julz (two of the couple’s closest friends) with the introduction of the wedding entourage, followed by the grand entrance of Mac and CeeM, Toasts, and AVP just before the guests were treated to a lavish buffet by Hizon’s Catering. During the dinner, there were on-the-spot interviews with friends about the couple, games, speeches and much more games that narrated Mac and CeeM’s love story.

Their wedding on December 29, 2010 was a sort of “one day story-telling of their journey together” for it told everyone present there, how they love each other through all these years. Love that they vowed to cherish forever, in the eyes of their family and friends, and above all, in the eyes of Go


PHOTOS by B.A. Studios