T'Nalak

If you have noticed on the "Save the Dates" and will see on the upcoming wedding invitations, we are using the T'Nalak fabric in everything. This same fabric will be used in some of the wedding attire as well. For more information on T'Nalak, here are a few links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T'nalak
http://www.one-weave.com/the-tnalak/
http://tboli.globalmatters.com/

T'Boli

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tboli_people
http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/mindanao2.htm
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/articles-on-c-n-a/article.php?igm=4&i=253
http://www.prayway.com/unreached/peoplegroups3/823.html

A weekend of fun

One of the reasons we mentioned previously about arriving early into General Santos on the morning of Friday the 9th and not leaving until Monday the 12th is that we have a weekend full of activities outside of the wedding. This is our opportunity to showcase some of the wonderful things Sarangani Province has to offer. Here are some of the things we have in store:

General Santos is known as the tuna capital of the Philippines. Therefore it is only fitting that we stop by the fish port for a tour of giant sized tuna.


With its abundant sea life, diving for those who are interested will be available at South Point, Maasim. This is for experienced divers or those who want to try for the first time.

For those that aren't ready to dive, South Point also has an artificial reef, perfect for snorkeling.


Whitewater tubing down the river in Maitum is a rush. Guaranteed to have a soaking wet good time.

If we have access, we will head out to see habitat of the Golden Crowned Flying Fox, the largest bat in the world. These bats are endemic to this region and we will have an opportunity to see thousands of them in their natural habitat.


Lunch at the T'Boli spiritual grounds of Lake Sebu.

Ziplining over 7 falls near Lake Sebu is a breathtaking adventure as you soar high above the falls in what has to be the most scenic zipline experience around.

A beach bbq  afternoon at Mabay, Maitum. Whether you want to jump on the boat and head out to sea or just lounge on the beach, this will be a fun way to spend an afternoon.

Contact Info

For any questions regarding the wedding, don't hesitate to contact us:

email: miaandlarry@gmail.com

Philippine House Number: (632) 224-6097
US Magic Jack Number: (510) 200-5973


Mia:
Mobile: (+63) 9159229456
mhbaquirin@gmail.com

Larry
Mobile: (+63) 9178989457
lareisland@gmail.com

Wedding Reception

After the wedding ceremony, guests will move up to the reception location
SARANGANI HIGHLANDS
Purok Wal, Tambler, General Santos City

Upon arrival, we will be having a cocktail reception where we will be treated to an array of hors d'oeuvres showcasing the bounty of Sarangani province as well a selection of libations.

 

 

Afterwards, we will move to the reception hall where the nights festivities will begin including dinner, entertainment, and dancing.

 



Our out of town guests will be happy to know that we have rooms for you at the Hotel portion of Sarangani Highlands.

Wedding Venue

For those of you that were wondering where the wedding was, the wedding will be at
AKBE' DE MAHIN "Cliff By The Sea"
Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province

The wedding itself will start at 1:30pm on Saturday, August 10th
There will be some entertainment and pictures taken before moving up to the reception venue.
We hope you are as excited as we are to be the first couple being married at this area.

Flight Bookings

For booking, please contact Zeny at Mango Tours
(510) 797-8888
zeny@mangotours.com

If you have other booking agencies, that's fine. We found that we get the cheapest deals from Mango Tours.

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Basic Wedding Info

Wedding for Laurence Reisland and Mia Baquirin
Wedding date August 10, 2013
General Santos City, Philippines


FLIGHTS
Priority is to book international flight ASAP before rates go up. Right now, Hawaiian Airlines has the cheapest rates as they have no peak season.

Guests joining us in Manila should arrive no later than the afternoon of Tuesday August 6th but are welcome to arrive any day earlier. If you are easily jet-lagged  it's better to arrive a bit earlier, get settled, then get ready for some activities that week.

All guests must be in General Santos by the morning of August 9th. All guests should fly out of General Santos Monday August, 12th. Guests may decide to book this later as Cebu Pacific Airline promo fares are always changing.

Your flights out of Manila should be anytime after August 12th but I know most of you are taking a few weeks off for vacation so this is anytime you wish.

Additionally, some guests may be joining us on a separate trip to Cebu from August 12th – 15th. Similar to the General Santos tickets, this trip can be booked at a later date. Domestic flights here are very easy to book and Cebu Pacific has plenty of promotional fares.


HOTELS
If you're arriving in Manila, there are many hotels in the Eastwood, Quezon City area that are close to where we live. Most of them are fairly cheap but nice to stay in. We recommend that you stay generally close to us as we can better arrange events throughout the week instead of scrambling to get people in one place. However, it is ultimately up to you! Eastwood is a city in itself with many restaurants, 3 different malls, movie theater, bowling, billiards, etc, all within walking distance. It would be just a 10-15 min drive to Fort Bonifacio and about 20-25 mins drive to Makati (depending on traffic!)

In General Santos, Sarangani Highlands, is open for all guests to stay from August 9 to August 12 free of charge. Please feel free to stay at the hotel as it is also our wedding venue. http://saranganihighlands.com/


If you have any questions, ask away! Check back for more updates again at miaandlarry.com
Mia - mhbaquirin@gmail.com
Larry - lareisland@gmail.com
Magic Jack Number: 510-371-9050