Christian + Claire (La Huerta Estate, Antipolo)
I had resigned myself that our first wedding after Mimi’s maternity leave would be rained out. Turned out, it couldn’t have been more perfect as the heavy downpour the day before scrubbed the city smog and let in the most radiant sunset glow we’ve seen in a while.
“I always knew it would be sunny.” Christian said as we talked about the surprisingly good weather. “Instead of setting up more tents, I asked for more air coolers.” he added. His attitude reminded me of a Crowded House classic with a line that goes, “Everywhere you go, you always take the weather with you. Everywhere you go, you always take the weather.” And for their wedding, Claire and Christian indeed brought the weather.
Everything was held at La Huerta Estate in Antipolo, a family resthouse turned wedding venue that has lots of interesting antiques and fixtures for wedding detail shots including this chandelier hanging from the tiled ceiling:
This Bible bearer was so shy that he covered his face during the march:
Unlike this proud ring bearer, a stuffed toy that was Claire’s first gift to Christian:
The light during sunset was so sweet, I wish I could bottle some of it for later use.
Congrats Christian and Claire!
i especially liked the silhouette shot!...
18 November 2009 at 9:39 am
Yay! First comment for the first shoot after the baby! Great shots as always! Hope the new family’s as sunny as this couple!
18 November 2009 at 9:50 am
Beautiful set.
Great job, Mr. & Mrs. de Leon. My favorite is the last photo. 
18 November 2009 at 10:46 am
Ang galing galing!!!
18 November 2009 at 10:55 am
Congratz Christian and Claire! God bless you both always!
18 November 2009 at 10:55 am
M+K, you made me tear up. This is a nice set. Again, let me just re-itterate that you guys just made the couple’s dream come true!!!
More of these tear-jerkers to come, ha!? And regards to baby Katy.
18 November 2009 at 11:13 am
beautiful beautiful imagery!
thank you for beautifully capturing that special day of ours. its such a privilege to be mimi’s first shoot after the delivery. wish katy was there too.
God bless you!
18 November 2009 at 11:15 am
I especially like the last photo.. Congrats mommy and kuya chris!
18 November 2009 at 2:15 pm
dan and i were in UP last saturday and saw how beautiful the light was after a heavy downpour
regards to the lovely couple, i love their colors!!
18 November 2009 at 3:25 pm
Thanks Tim, All is good, I can blog in between nappie changes lol.
Claude, great work as well on your avp slash videoke
Nio, sorry I don’t think I got a photo of you in your red sando
Christian, you guys are welcome!
Neva, UP always has beautiful light baka kasi maraming puno?
18 November 2009 at 4:54 pm
akala ko yung inaantok yung ringbearer kaya nahiga sa unan…hehehe :p
congratulations christian and claire!
19 November 2009 at 8:06 am
M+K,
You have a gift… of inducing endorphins! haha. Its given that you take wonderful pictures, but we loved most is the warmth that you’ve extended to us. The whole wedding experience was fun. We hope to still keep in touch.
The weather was simply amazing. We want the wedding to celebrate God’s grace and generous favor in our relationship, and God set the stage for it with such beautiful skies.
It wont be the last time you’ll see us in your blogs. Again, thanks for the beautiful images.
God bless!
19 November 2009 at 8:07 am
And regards to hana and markku too!!
19 November 2009 at 12:01 pm
Karl: Waaahhh!!! The red sando… ha ha ha.
Claire… stop crying.
24 November 2009 at 5:58 pm
The weather was just beautiful on this day, it was a blast to shoot! And to have a wonderful bride and groom, shooting comes nice and pleasurable. =) Congrats Christian and Claire!
25 November 2009 at 6:48 pm
Sunshine after the rain, very beautiful indeed! Perfecto ! Awesome location
2 December 2009 at 3:03 pm
ooohhh… i like the wedding details and the colors! ganda
ang cute din nung penguin!!! 
great shots! golden glow. ganda
8 December 2009 at 5:35 am
omg! that bridal bouquet shot was a show stopper!
10 January 2010 at 11:58 pm
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