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Monday, November 14, 2005
A blissful wedding for Alvin and Marianne
By Ana Felicia Dulay
IT WAS an elegant garden wedding witnessed by family and close friends when Alvin Abalayan and Marianne Saberon exchanged vows at the Randrews Golf Range (formerly St. Andrew's) Shrine Hills, Matina on October 22. With the setting sun laying witness to the dashing groom and blushing bride's teary-eyed pledging of love to each other, guest could not help but feel as overwhelmed as the young couple.
Alvin works as a salesman at the BBG&A Enterprises. His work brings him to different areas in the Davao region, General Santos and Cagayan de Oro cities. Marianne is the sports reporter of Sun.Star Davao for the past five years. Both seem to be leading hectic schedules but with the grace of God, they plan to build a normal happy family.
Alvin and Marianne first met at the Metro Davao Christian Church sometime in 1999, where both are active members. "But it was only in 2001 where we got to talk casually in our inter-color sportsfest. We happened to be in the same team--Green," Marianne reminisces in an interview.
Marianne remembers fondly the first time Alvin asked her to be his girlfriend. "It was after the wedding ceremony of a common friend who goes to the same church. That was on December 16, 2002. I was the host of the reception while he was part of the groom's entourage. It was really a surprise," she gushes.
Since then, the young couple was inseparable. Being a sports writer, Marianne is a sports buff. She plays billiards and goes swimming. Together, they play the pool whenever they have time. "We also watch VCDs of any Manny Pacquaio fight, He's a Pacquiao avid fan, Marianne says.
As for music, the couple likes listening to country folk, ballad and pop music while eating durian. Marianne's penchant for pasta and pizza is rubbing off on Alvin as he is beginning to acquire a taste for it, too.
Marianne seems not to run out of praises for her husband. "He is humble and he treats his family very well and we share the same faith in God," she says. But she admits Alvin can be impatient "in almost everything, and mahiyain din siya."
The two finally decided to tie the knot after going steady for two years and five months. "I think that was long enough to have made us decide we were the ones God made for each other. He proposed marriage to me during a private dinner with our closest friends on May 28, 2005 at Regine's Restaurant," she recalls. "There was a note, `will you marry me?' on the little umbrella in my mango shake which Alvin ordered for me. I was really speechless at that time but still managed to say yes."
Alvin is very much aware of the pressures of Marianne's job and he is very supportive. "It's easy to make him understand because he also loves sports," she says.
And how many kids do they intend to have? "Two or three kids, as God permits," she answers. Being a realist, Marianne knows there are differences they need to work out in their marriage. "Our character flaws, I guess. He's very clannish and I'm very independent. I'm really working on being a submissive wife to him as what the Scripture says. He also needs to be very patient with me. He needs to learn how to express himself more so we can understand each other. I do the talking most of the time kasi," she laughs. "Emotional din kasi ako masyado."
So Alvin and Marianne...may the blessings of the Lord shower upon you and your union. After all, there is indeed a happily ever after!
(November 14, 2005 issue)
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