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RJ & Arra

Crafting your invitation experience

Together with our families,
we joyfully invite you to witness our union.

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July
SAT
11
1:00 PM
2026

St. John Bosco Parish Church

Your presence, prayers, and love will mean the world to us.

RJ & Arra

Welcome to our forever

"I have found the one whom my soul loves."

Song of Solomon 3:4

Our love is a blessing we hold close to our hearts, and we are deeply grateful to God for gently guiding our story and bringing our lives together in such a beautiful way. With hearts full of joy and thanksgiving, we are so happy to share this special moment of our journey with you. Your love, prayers, and support have meant so much to us, and it would mean the world to celebrate this meaningful day surrounded by the people who have been part of our lives and our story.

As you prepare to celebrate with us, please feel free to browse through the important information and helpful reminders. Everything you need to know for the day is here. Your presence and shared joy will truly make this celebration even more special for us.

A Glimpse of Our Love

Watch the journey that brought our hearts together

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A glimpse into the moments that made our hearts one

The Proposal

A story of love unfolding—where one question changed everything, and forever began.

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A glimpse into the moments that made our hearts one

Love Story

From Paper to Forever

Story Moment

By God’s grace, our story began with a simple meeting at Metrobank during a BOTP-NAC training—an ordinary encounter that would one day lead us here.

Story Moment

From classmates, we became text mates. What started with lighthearted exchanges after a night of laughter with friends, and a quiet gesture of him bringing me back to my apartment the next day, became the gentle beginning of something deeper.

Story Moment

In time came meaningful conversations, shared dates, and a love that steadily grew. Though we are different in personality, humor, and lifestyle, we learned that love is not about having no differences, but about choosing to meet halfway, extending grace, and holding on to one another through every season.

Story Moment

Ours is not a story of perfect love, but of faithful love—one shaped by commitment, strengthened by understanding, and guided by God’s hand from the very beginning. And now, the two of us who once met in a training room are being led to the altar, ready to begin a lifetime of love, devotion, and forever.

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To this moment.
To this promise.
To a lifetime of choosing each other, every single day.

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Event Details

Everything you need to know about our special day.

St. John Bosco Parish Church

St. John Bosco Parish Church

Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, corner Amorsolo Street, Makati City, 1200 Metro Manila

Saturday

July

11

2026

1:00 PM

Location

St. John Bosco Parish Church

Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, corner Amorsolo Street, Makati City, 1200 Metro Manila

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Roxas Boulevard, Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Roxas Boulevard, Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
Roxas Boulevard, Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

Diamond Hotel Philippines

Roxas Boulevard, Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

Starts at

5:00 PM

Location

Diamond Hotel Philippines

Roxas Boulevard, Corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

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Attire Guidelines

Please dress according to the guidelines below.

Principal Sponsors

Ninong and Ninang attire

Ninong: Barong Tagalog with Black Slacks

Ninang: Long Gown in the shade of Champagne

Bridesmaid

Bridesmaid attire

Espresso Brown Gown

Groomsman

Groomsman attire

Barong Tagalog with Black Slacks

Guests

Guest attire

We would love to see you in your best, most comfortable attire that complements our color motif.

Please Note

  • Formal Attire

  • Ladies, we know you'd look beautiful in white — but let's save that for the bride.

  • We kindly encourage everyone to avoid casual attire such as jeans, shorts, slippers, and tank tops.

  • We also gently discourage wearing all or predominantly black outfits to match the bright and joyful mood of our celebration.

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GENTLE REMINDERS

By Invitation Only

To keep our celebration intimate, we kindly ask that only those named on the invitation attend. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Gift Guide

Having you celebrate with us is more than enough. But if you wish to give a gift, a small contribution toward our future together would be truly appreciated.

Adults-Only Celebration

Although we love your children, this will be an adult only occasion. If your child is invited their names will be on RSVP tab. We hope you take this opportunity to enjoy a date night and we appreciate you making prior arrangements.

Be Present With Us

Our ceremony will be mostly unplugged. We kindly ask guests to minimize phone use and allow our photographers to capture the moment uninterrupted. Thank you for celebrating fully present with us.

Arrival

Kindly arrive by 1:00 PM so you may be comfortably seated before the ceremony begins promptly at 2:00 PM.

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Wedding Entourage

Honoring those who share in our joy

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Our Cherished Guests

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Wedding Day

timeline

A simple overview of the key moments of our day, from arrival to farewell.

Assembly

at 1:00 PM

St. John Bosco Parish Church

Mass Time

at 2:00 PM

St. John Bosco Parish Church

Photo Ops

at 3:00 PM

St. John Bosco Parish Church

Cocktail Hour

at 5:00 PM

Diamond Hotel Philippines

Program Starts

at 6:00 PM

Diamond Hotel Philippines

Dinner Service

at 7:00 PM

Diamond Hotel Philippines

Answers for our celebration day

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful notes so you can simply arrive, celebrate, and enjoy this new chapter with us.

Our wedding will be held on July 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Our ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. We kindly ask guests to arrive by 1:00 PM to allow enough time for parking, walking to the ceremony area, and finding your seats so we can begin on time.

The ceremony and reception will be held at St. John Bosco Parish Church, Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, corner Amorsolo Street, Makati City, 1200 Metro Manila. You can find detailed directions, addresses, and maps in the Details Section above

Yes. We request our Principal Sponsors to arrive at 1:00 PM so we can prepapre and settle before the ceremony begins

Please RSVP through the RSVP section on this invitation. Simply search for your name in the guest list and confirm your attendance. Due Date of final RSVP is on June 15, 2026. For any questions, please contact Arra Rauvel P. Villarin via Messenger

Please don't. We kindly ask our guests to follow the seating arrangement prepared for the reception. A great deal of thought and care went into planning the seating so that everyone will feel comfortable and be seated with friends, family, or guests who share similar connections. Each seat was thoughtfully arranged with every guest in mind. Our reception team will gladly assist you in finding your assigned table.

Yes, parking is available at the venue, and parking attendants, along with our coordinators, will assist you on the day

With all that we have, we are truly blessed. Your presence and prayers are what we request most. However, if you desire to give nonetheless, a monetary gift to help us begin our new life together would be humbly appreciated. You can find our gift registry information in the Gift Guide section.

EYES UP, PHONES DOWN, HEARTS OPEN. The greatest gift you can give us during our ceremony is your presence. We respectfully request that guests refrain from taking photos or videos during the ceremony so our official photographers can capture every moment without distraction. We promise to share the beautiful photos with you afterward! Our professional photographers will be capturing every beautiful memory, and we promise to share the photos with everyone afterwards.

Yes! While our I DO’s will be unplugged, our reception will not be. As a couple who loves photos and memories, we would love for you to capture the fun moments throughout the evening. We prepared this celebration wholeheartedly and we want everyone to enjoy it fully.

Your presence will truly be missed, but we completely understand. Please kindly let us know through RSVP as soon as possible so we may adjust arrangements accordingly.

Please check with us first before making arrangements. Due to limited seating and a carefully planned guest list, attendance cannot be guaranteed without prior confirmation.

It took us some time to plan for a heartfelt wedding that everyone would hopefully enjoy. We humbly request that you celebrate with us until the program ends. Please don't eat and run! Let's laugh, take pictures, sing, and have fun!

We adore your little ones — truly. However, we have lovingly planned this as an adults-only celebration so that every guest, including you, can fully relax, enjoy the program, and be present in the moment. We kindly ask that you make childcare arrangements for the day. We hope you understand, and we are so grateful that you are celebrating this milestone with us.

Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies when you RSVP. We want to ensure everyone can enjoy the celebration comfortably.

• 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!

Gift Guide

As love is what this night is all about your presence is one we can't celebrate without but should you still believe that gift is worth giving a small envelope for our future is a delightful blessing.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

With love,
RJ and Arra

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Thank you for helping make RJ & Arra's wedding celebration memorable. Your photos and messages create beautiful memories that we will treasure for a lifetime.

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