The ceremony took place at the Santa Clara City Hall on January 4. Originally, the wedding was scheduled on December 14, 2010, but due to some unfortunate circumstance we were forced to move it the following year. What happened was Honey's grandmother died on November and we have to follow some norms and heed to premonitions. We didn't have any fancy plans about the wedding, it was just a formality that we had to go through thinking that my visa will expire after 90 days upon my arrival in the US, and so it was kinda like we had to get married before it expires so I can legalize my immigration status. Honey's friend asked me how was I feeling during that day, and I knew he was expecting a more enthusiastic answer from me, but I answered "NORMAL". I really felt nothing extraordinary about that day, and well honestly I just felt normal, just like any ordinary day. Don't get me wrong though, of course that was a special day because that was part of our history, but I could make the day I arrived here the most special day for both me and Honey. For me, that day was already the turning point that at last we are already together after years of waiting, and that day marked the sweet closure of the distance that separated us for what seemed to be like forever. I was at my happiest that day, and no ceremony, not even our own wedding could make me feel that very same happiness ever again.
The wedding was held at 2 o'clock, officiated by a gay officer, and after two minutes, we were proclaimed officially as husband and wife! I was telling everybody at least I was expecting a 15-minute wedding ceremony, but two minutes though? Really... I was in shock for a couple of minutes there.
Honey's friend volunteered his fancy car for our use during that day and even was generous enough to drive us too. The wedding was attended by close relatives, friends, and co workers. The wedding party was held at home. I don't recall Honey or I was even pressured about the preparation, because his mom did almost everything for us, she even picked our sponsors! We didn't even have to bother for the food because almost everybody brought something with them. All we had to do was take a shower, wear our clothes, and get married!
Eventually there will be a second wedding in the Philippines, and I will still insist on a civil ceremony. I am afraid of a church wedding, I can't stand it! I am planning for a photoshoot in the Philippines as well, if you notice we only have a few but ugly photos taken haha! It's going to be a lot better and a lot memorable in the Philippines, all of the people important to us will be able to attend our second wedding!
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