Kei and Wilson tied the knot with a three-day event called Camp Kasal held at Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. A harmonious mixture of rustic, bohemian, vintage, and grunge details made their April affair fun, unique, and charming.
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Love Story
Kei and Wilson have known each other since 1995, when they were still schoolmates and neighbors in Baguio. In 2000, during a rock music gig, Wilson suddenly came up to Kei and sat beside her all throughout the event. At that time, Kei didn't appreciate Wilson's appearance since she wanted the spot to herself. But a few months later, the two became "close friends, barkada, neighbors, phone pals, text mates, and as cheesy at it may sound, best friends," says the bride.
In 2002, Kei left Baguio to pursue her college degree at University of the Philippines Los Baños while Wilson stayed in Baguio. The distance between them, however, didn't become a hindrance for their relationship. "[We] led different lives with new friends and acquaintances, but we remained very good friends. [We] would communicate through e-mails, texts, telephone calls and would often update each other about their lives. [We] also would find time to meet," shares the bride.
In 2005, the two spontaneously became a couple. Later on, their engagement was also based on a spur-of-the-moment decision. "It was unexpected, no pretentions, no surprises. Just one ordinary day, Wilson got down on one knee, asked [me] to marry him. [A]nd with a black marker, he drew a ring around [my] finger. [I] laughed and said yes," the bride fondly recalls.
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Wedding Preparations
While most couples would exchange I do's on one specially marked date, Kei and Wilson celebrated their affair for three days. They dubbed the event Camp Kasal, as it was held at a camp site at Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. "[O]n the first day, we had a Welcome to Negros dinner where we provided guests with local delicacies such as Batchoy, Inasal, Kadios and Apan Apan. The wedding ceremony was [held] the morning [after], and was followed by a tree planting activity, country breakfast, and a program that lasted till lunch. After the program, guests were treated to a boodle fight lunch," shares the bride. A Baguio-based band called Edralins--which played 60s, 70s, and 80s pop rock and new wave songs--set the perfect mood for the couple's cheery outdoor wedding.
During the affair, guests were shuttled back and forth to their hotel via a big sugar cane truck. With all the traveling required of their destination wedding, the couple made sure that the accommodations and meals for the guests were well taken care of.
Kei and Wilson's uniquely conceptualized event was marked with boho, rustic, vintage, and grunge details, which included a lot of DIY projects. In keeping with the wedding's theme, the couple and their guests wore bohemian-inspired clothes, corduroy bottoms, and Chuck Taylor sneakers. "We wanted the wedding to reflect us not just as a couple but also as individuals. When we were thinking of a theme, we wanted something classic so we thought of [highlighting] Chuck Taylors and corduroys which were a staple in everyone's closet," Kei shares.
After pulling off a warm, fun, and interactive wedding such as theirs, Kei shares tips for planning brides: "Do not let stress eat you. Enjoy the planning process. DIY what you can. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Pick good songs. Choose what you love."
