Celine
A keeper of details, family recipes, and every handwritten note.
C & R
Together with their families
Celine & Rafael
April 17, 2027 · Bataan, Philippines
The day approaches
Until we gather
233
days · We cannot wait to welcome you.
The two of us
Home is wherever we meet
Celine brings the plans; Rafael brings the unexpected detours. Together, they have built a life measured in shared tables, long drives, and the people they love.
Rafael
A collector of records, roadside discoveries, and reasons to celebrate.
How we arrived here
Our story
The best stories are made from ordinary days that quietly become everything.
April 2018
Frame one
A screening in Quezon City ended with Celine and Rafael arguing happily about the final scene until the café closed around them.
January 2022
The long way home
A wrong turn in Bataan revealed a quiet strip of coast. They returned every year, always at blue hour.
April 2026
After the credits
Rafael projected a short film onto their apartment wall. The final frame asked a question; Celine answered before the lights came up.
Saturday
The celebration
Two places, one unfolding afternoon. Please allow time to settle in before each gathering.
Ceremony
Please arrive thirty minutes before the vows.
Stella Maris Chapel
Reception
Cocktails, dinner, toasts, and dancing.
Las Casas Coastal Pavilion
The ceremony
April 17, 2027 · 4:00 PM
Stella Maris Chapel
Bagac, BataanValet drop-off is available at the chapel court; accessible transport may be requested in advance.
Dinner & dancing
April 17, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Las Casas Coastal Pavilion
Bagac, BataanReception parking is beside the main arrival hall with an electric shuttle to the pavilion.
Finding your way
Places we love
Tap Directions for turn-by-turn guidance to each gathering.
Venue & map
Stella Maris Chapel
Bagac, BataanA meaningful place for promises and stillness.
Venue & map
Las Casas Coastal Pavilion
Bagac, BataanWhere the evening opens into dinner, stories, and dancing.
Keep the date close
Add either gathering—or both—to your calendar.
Save the event
Ceremony
Save the event
Reception
On Apple devices, open the downloaded calendar file to add it to Apple Calendar.
In photographs
A few frames of us
Places, people, and small moments that feel like home.
Beside us
Our people
With Celine
Mara AlvarezMaid of honour
Dani ReyesWitness
Sofia OngBridesmaid
With Rafael
Enzo GarciaBest man
Anton LimWitness
Marco SyGroomsman
Your presence is the gift
Celebrating with you is more than enough. For friends who have asked, we have prepared a small honeymoon fund.
Stay awhile
Accommodation
A few comfortable places near the celebration.
Hotel de Oriente
Rooms within Las Casas include breakfast and continuous property shuttles.
The Oriental Bataan
A contemporary option in Mariveles with a pre-booked wedding coach.
Getting there & home
Manila coach
A reserved coach leaves Greenbelt at 10:00 AM and returns after the reception.
Within Las Casas
Electric shuttles circulate continuously between rooms, chapel, and pavilion.
Good to know
Questions, answered
When should we arrive in Bataan?
We recommend arriving before lunch on Saturday; the ceremony begins promptly at 4:00 PM.
Is black attire required?
No. Bone, midnight, charcoal, and deep earth tones all belong in the evening palette.
Can we stay for the weekend?
Yes. A Sunday seaside breakfast is arranged for overnight guests.
Will there be strong coastal wind?
Possibly. The pavilion is sheltered, and we suggest secure hairstyles and light layers.
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Will you join us?
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See you there
Thank you for travelling through this story with us. The loveliest part will be sharing the day with you.
With love, Celine & Rafael