We are getting married in the fall of 2009 and are very excited. Thank you for visiting.
The Most Dapper Guys at the Wedding
The Groomsgorilla and Bear of Honor
Since they have been such an important part of our lives, Andre (Ryan’s gorilla) and Orson (Aubrey’s teddy bear) will be carried down the aisle by our bear bearers (in lieu of flower girls). These two dapper guys are wearing custom barongs made in the Philippines (thanks to Margie). Barongs are the traditional formal wear in the Philippines. They are made of finely woven silk from banana leaves. The groom, groomsmen, the father of the bride, and Orson’s friend, JoBear, will be wearing barongs for the wedding - also custom made in the Philippines. Ryan will be wearing a barong made of Piña fabric, which is hand-loomed from pineapple leaf fibers. Since there are very few weavers in the Philippines, Piña fabric is used for only very formal occasions. Apparently the tailor had a difficult time making Andre’s barong, as not many have necks larger than their waists. He had to stay at the tailor for many adjustments.
Let’s hope these two dudes don’t take all the attention - which definitely won’t happen given our adorable bear bearers, Sofia and Frances.
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