Thursday, June 7, 2012

Born to Love and be Married: Mass Wedding in Buenavista

51 couples from Buenavista town tied the knot in a mass wedding held last Tuesday, June 5 at the municipal grounds. Decorated for the special occasion, the mass wedding was spearheaded by Mayor Russel 'Jingjing' Madrigal and the Office of Municipal Civil Registrar. 

Those who signed up for the mass wedding were couples who've lived together from one year to ten years without benefit of marriage.

"Born to Love and be Married" was the occasion's theme. It coincided with the birthday celebration of the town's chief executive who turned 55.

Buenavista Mayor Russel S. Madrigal acted as the solemnizing officer, shown here with Kgd. Jinky Lope of Brgy. Dos, Brgy. Capt. Nora Sadiwa of Brgy. Dos, and Brgy. Capt. Joseph Sosa of Brgy. Tres.

Marinduque Congressman Lord Allan Velasco also graced the occasion and delivered an inspirational talk.  Shown here for a souvenir shot with some municipal employees and Provincial Statistics Officer, NSO, Ms. Leni Rioflorido.

All the couples hugged each other, drank to life and happiness and celebrated after exchanging their wedding vows.


The municipal grounds gaily decorated for the occasion with red carpet laid out.

Couple from Sihi with their Ninong and Ninang.

Couple from Barangay Quatro with their wedding sponsors.

Sign that says it all.