Our Principal Sponsors

For the reception, each sponsor were introduced with a little introduction read by the host. We chose our second parents with utmost care, each person were decided upon their contribution in our growth as an individual, and now as a witness as a couple. They also served as a witness for the union of both me and hubby during the wedding day.

The Introductions as red by the host are as follows:

Mr. Bienvenido Delgado

is a very good friend of our groom’s father. He is likewise, the confirmation godfather of Karl Kelvin. Ninong Bienvenido’s son, Michael, also used to be the classmate of Karl Kelvin in Xavier School.

Mrs. Zenaida Javier-Uy

is another close family friend of the groom’s parents. She is described by Karl Kelvin as a successful cardiologist who always gives premium to everyone’s health. Ninang Zenaida is a member of the prayer meeting group, “ICTHUS” in which the father of our groom is also actively participating.

Mr. Alfonso Ching and Mrs. Felisa Ching

are also the baptismal godparents of Karl Kelvin. Already based in Vancouver, Canada for years, they are among our long list of guests, who took their time out just to be present here tonight. Our groom shares that Mr. and Mrs. Ching have always been the warmest people, who always make sure that their trips in Canada are fun, memorable and worthwhile.

Mr. Jacky Wong Manchit and Mrs. Betty Wong

is coming fresh all the way from Hong Kong. Mr. Jacky Wong Manchit is a successful businessman in the former British colony while Ninang Betty is actually the sister of our groom’s father. Karl Kelvin recalls, Mr. and Mrs. Wong always bring them to the best places in Hong Kong whenever our groom and his family go there for a vacation.

Mr. Manuel Sia and Mrs. Anita Sia

are the parents of Karl Kelvin’s high school classmate, Mark. Our groom recalls that back during those days, he used to hang out in Mr. and Mrs. Sia’s house to eat good food and finish their assignments, that is, above many things.

Charles Chua substituted Mr. Carlos Teng

Mr. Carlos Teng

is a long time friend of the groom’s family who is based in Legaspi City, Albay. He is also a successful businessman, managing his own trucking company, to which Karl Kelvin’s family is subscribing to.

Mrs. Lily Lee

According to our bride, Melissa, our 5^th Ninang is someone who has natural elegance, youthful beauty and immense humility and hospitality. For so many years, Melissa has gathered a lot of fond memories with Ninang Lily, the mother of Melissa’s best friend, Ciara. Aside for being a permanent fixture in their household, Melissa has found a 2^nd home and a 2^nd mother, who has provided her with guidance and love throughout the years.

Dr. Ong Soon Chao and Dra. Luisa Ong

Dr. Ong Soon Chao is a Nephrologist, practising in The Medical Center of Mesquite and Mesquite Community Hospital in Dallas; while Dra. Luisa Ong, is a Cardiologist in The Medical City of Dallas and Baylor Hospital of Plano. They are also Melissa’s baptismal godparents who, through the years, have witnessed the coming of age of our bride. 

Mr. Albert Ang and Mrs. Valentina Ang

Being a close friend of our bride’s father since their childhood days, Ninong Albert is someone who has seen Melissa blossom through the years. Ninang Valentina, on the other hand, is someone who shares so many interesting similarities with our bride Melissa. To mention a few, both of them were born on Valentine’s day, and both of them share the passion for the arts, being interior designers, and even coming from the same school.

Mr. Henry Sopiaksiu and Mrs. Betty Sopiaksiu

are the parents of Melissa’s college best friend, Hannah, our Maid of Honor tonight. Melissa recalls the times when she used to spend overnights in their residence, to finish assignments and plates up for submission. According to our bride, Ninong Henry is a multi-lingual speaker, proficient in Fookien, Mandarin, Filipino and English; while Ninang Betty is the ever supportive wife behind the successful husband. She believes in the principle of practicality never fails to remind our bride to have a positive outlook and to enjoy life to the fullest.