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THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES THE GREAT

"Eureka!"

by mike velasco

The first thing in line is to find a perfect church and reception venue. We wanted something not very common and not very far. If within Manila, the church should be airconditioned and the reception venue should serve good food.

In Muntinlupa City, we found a very solemn church. It is The Parish of St. James the Great. I once saw it last Holy Week, while watching Seven Last Words on television. I got struck when I saw its altar and forgot all other churches in mind.

April 25, 2004, we checked out the church. It is built inside Ayala Alabang Village. The Parish of St. James the Great can occupy a capacity of 1000 guests but ours will only occupy a small portion of it. At least, it has a long aisle for the Bridal March.

The office is located at the ground level where we had our inquires and met Ms. Minda. The day must fall on a Saturday because we know our venue is quite far and inconvenient for our guests but believe me, it is one of the most unique and romantic weddings you will ever attend to.

May 12, 2004, my parents and I booked for a date. We ended up with April 2, 2005, Saturday, 3:00 in the afternoon. It is a long way to go but I am glad we have found a definite date and we have got almost a year to prepare.

This special day will be worth everyones' time and presence.

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PHOTO GALLERY

ALBUM A

COME JOIN US

SHOTS FOR TWO

ALBUM B

THE THINGS WE NEED

WEDDING PREPARATIONS

MIKE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

ALBUM C

CEE

THE WEDDING

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CHURCH REQUIREMENTS
o	*Baptismal Certificates*- issued at least three (3) months before the wedding and must bear the annotation: "FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES ONLY".
o	*Marriage License* or for those who are civilly married, a certified true photocopy of the Marriage Contract submitted one week before the wedding date.
o	*Certification of Freedom to Marry* issued by the Parish priests of both parties or *Wedding Banns* - these will be provided by the church and have to be immediately brought to the respective parishes of the bride and the groom for posting. These must be returned to the office after three Sundays.
o	*Confirmation Certificates*: issued at least three (3) months before the wedding and must bear the annotation: "FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES ONLY".
o	*Canonical Interview*: this will be conducted one month before the wedding date by the parish priest.
o	Pre-Marriage Seminar: inquire at the parish office for schedule. Some parish will allow attendance in other marriage preparation program such as the *Catholic Engaged Encounter* or Discovery Weekend
o	*List of names and addresses of principal sponsors*.