They first met on their very first day of work in Japan, around April 2023, when both had just joined the same firm. At the beginning, they didn’t interact much since they worked in different teams.
Their connection began to grow after a group zoo trip later that year, when he invited colleagues to a Christmas event at his church. She attended the event in December 2023, and from then on, they gradually became closer, often spending time together at church and continuing to enjoy each other’s company afterward.
Their bond deepened further when they began doing daily devotionals, sharing passages from The Daily Bread and reflecting on them with one another every day.
In April 2024—exactly a year after they first met—they officially became a couple.
Now, they look forward to celebrating their love in October 2025 with an intimate wedding surrounded by their family and close friends.
GROOM'S PARENTS
DESI ALBERT MAMAHIT
Groom’s Father
FRANCA AEBELONA MALKAN
Groom’s Mother
bride's PARENTS
JOHNNY BARRIDA BALBUENA
Bride’s Father
RODELYN PEÑAFIEL BALBUENA
Bride’s Mother
Instructions
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GIFTS
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time."
— Rick Warren
Your presence at our wedding is the most meaningful gift we could ever ask for. If you would like to bless us with something more, we would be truly grateful for either a traditional gift or a monetary contribution towards our future together.
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OUR UNPLUGGED CEREMONY
Put your phones away and your hearts on “record!
We’re having an unplugged ceremony—that means no phones, cameras, or videos while we say our “I do’s.” We’d love for you to be fully present with us in this special moment. Don’t worry—our photographer will capture all the magic, and we’ll share those memories afterwards. However, photos and videos are very welcome during the reception—tag us afterwards and help us relive our special day!
VENUE AND RECEPTION: October 19, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Damires Hills, Janiuay, Iloilo