Barong Tagalog (or simply barong , from the word baro ) is an embroidered formal garment of the Philippines. Made from jusi or hand wove...

Pinoy Pre-Wedding Rituals in Modern Times The good news is that the days of pikot (shotgun marriage) and kasunduan (arranged marriage) — whe...

The Engagement After the couple has decided to marry, the first order of business is the pamanhikan, where the groom and his parents visit t...

Many Filipinos (like most people in the world) adhere to numerous folk beliefs and superstitions. Some are practiced primarily because of an...

Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates: these are for both the bride and the groom. These must be new copies and must have an annotation: ...

Marriage License – is a requirement for either a Civil or Church wedding to be held in the Philippines. There is a prescribed 10 - days wai...

Drop the words " Filipiniana -themed wedding" and instantly, images straight from the classic Noli Me Tangere come to mind. Hist...

Essential Elements of the Filipino Wedding Filipino weddings are reflective of the importance we give to the people in our life– from our fa...

Traditionally, wedding expenses are paid for by the groom's family in the Philippine setting, unlike in some western cultures. But more ...

List of Filipino / Tagalog Wedding Terms THE EVENT wedding - kasal getting married - ikakasal marriage (or the act of marrying) - pag-iisa...