2018 Calayan Adventure - Day 05 - Ventura-Gaduang Nuptials, Night Swimming and a Bonfire

04 April 2018

Today was the much-awaited day for my niece Keith Joy and her long-time boyfriend Kelvin.  It's their Wedding Day and we were so honored to be part of their celebration!  Congratulations!!

Even after the reception ended in the afternoon, the party continued on with a bonfire at the beach in the evening :)








The kids were the first to get ready and it was hard to keep them from getting sweaty and dirty even before the wedding started haha But don't they all look cute?

We walked to the Church and found the wedding entourage getting ready.  So rather than being in their way, we just sat down and watched them until it was time for us to enter the Church.

I took the opportunity to snap a shot at the bride and her mom :)

Looks like everything is all set.  The sponsors are there; the bridesmaids are in position, the ring bearer is patiently waiting... Let's go!

Keith entering the Church

Exchanging of Rings

"You may now kiss the bride!"

Meanwhile, while the wedding ceremony was ongoing, the kids who sat with us were just busy being kids LOL

With the wedding ceremony concluded, it was time for the time-honored tradition of taking photos for posterity :)

Photo by Keith's Photographer

After, when everyone was outside, it's still picture taking season because everyone was dressed rather formally :)

The wedding reception was held at the groom's residence and the Paypon clan all went to partake of the feast :)

Photo by Lynne (Dylan is busy eating)

Photo by Lynne

After the wedding reception, everyone wanted to swim because despite being near the beach, we haven't really had a chance to swim to our heart's content.  So, together with the kids, we went back to Bulnog Beach to swim.  It was only a few minutes walk from where the evening bonfire will be held so it was perfect for our plans.

While we were swimming, the rest of the Paypon clan and friends were bringing stuff from the house to the beach to prepare for the bonfire.  We had dinner right there on the beach!

While adults were satisfied with a beer in hand and sushi rolls, kids (and some adults) were busy preparing and eating their s'mores.  Dana couldn't get enough of it :)

Dylan also tried it but he kept complaining about the heat on his face hahaha  I think we stayed here until around 9PM, until the fire was down to embers. Then we all packed up, cleaned up and went back home.