The BIG DAY!!!!
So today was the Big Day -- the reason 100 Filipinos from the Philippines, Canada, and the US (mostly Texas) came all the way to Italy -- Joan and Daniel's wedding!!! But... since the wedding wasn't until the afternoon, we occupied ourselves with the usual Sunday activities. First, we attended Mass at Santa Maria degli Angeli (pictured in yesterday's post). The funny thing I've noticed about Catholic mass is that no matter what language it's in, you can always figure out what part of the Mass they're at. The general structure and cadence is pretty much the same.
After Mass, we went to a laundromat down the street to take care of some laundry. One thing this laundromat had that I think the ones back in the States should have is a vending machine stocked with cheap beer --
As we waited for the laundry to dry, I wandered around town a bit, checked my e-mail, and saw a procession of vintage Fiats (way coool!).
Okay, you probably want me to get on to the good stuff, right? Fine, fine...
The wedding was spectacular. The ceremony took place in Chiesa di Santo Stefano, one of the oldest churches in Assisi. It has stood since the 12th Century.
Joan looked absolutely radiant in her wedding gown, just like a princess. The ceremony incorporated elements of a traditional Filipino wedding (the coins, the bride and groom getting wrapped in the veil and cord, etc.).
After the ceremony, Joan and Daniel released a pair of doves, but Daniel's dove refused to fly away.
Umbricelli with tomatoes, duck breast, and pecorino
Fillets of gilthead sea bream in mediterranean style spring veggies
Entrecote veal steak with black truffle sauce on aubergines
Aside from all the great food, there were the usual wedding day shenanigans --
Much fun was had by all! We didn't go back to the hotel till 3 AM!
After Mass, we went to a laundromat down the street to take care of some laundry. One thing this laundromat had that I think the ones back in the States should have is a vending machine stocked with cheap beer --
As we waited for the laundry to dry, I wandered around town a bit, checked my e-mail, and saw a procession of vintage Fiats (way coool!).
The wedding was spectacular. The ceremony took place in Chiesa di Santo Stefano, one of the oldest churches in Assisi. It has stood since the 12th Century.
Joan looked absolutely radiant in her wedding gown, just like a princess. The ceremony incorporated elements of a traditional Filipino wedding (the coins, the bride and groom getting wrapped in the veil and cord, etc.).
After the ceremony, Joan and Daniel released a pair of doves, but Daniel's dove refused to fly away.
Okay, so on to the reception, which was held at Alla Posta Dei Donini. Before the actual dinner there was a bunch of time to mingle while munching on some fantastic appetizers, including an impressive selection of cheese and some gorgeous-looking prosciutto.
Dinner itself was equally impressive:
Dinner itself was equally impressive:
Umbricelli with tomatoes, duck breast, and pecorino
Fillets of gilthead sea bream in mediterranean style spring veggies
Entrecote veal steak with black truffle sauce on auberginesThere were waaaayyy too many desserts for me to sample, but I did my best.
Aside from all the great food, there were the usual wedding day shenanigans --
Much fun was had by all! We didn't go back to the hotel till 3 AM!
posted by Alvin | 2:50 AM
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