Iola & Santi

The day

Where to find us

2 PM

The Ceremony

St. John the Baptist Cathedral
Kalibo, Aklan

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After

Dinner & Dancing

Royal Suites Condotel
Kalibo, Aklan
The reception follows right after the ceremony.

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Your stay

We've taken care of it

13 – 15 April

Accommodation, on us

Your room at Royal Suites Condotel is covered for two nights. Check in on the 13th, check out on the 15th.

14 April

Transportation on the day

We'll bring you from Royal Suites to the cathedral, and back again for the reception. No need to arrange a ride.

Good to know

Fly into Kalibo International Airport (KLO). It's a short drive to town.
April is the height of Aklan's summer. Choose light, breathable fabrics.

Stay a little longer

Make a trip of it

About 1.5 hours away

Boracay Island

The world-famous white beach is an easy trip from Kalibo: a drive to Caticlan jetty, then a short boat ride across. Come early or stay on after the 15th and turn the wedding into a holiday.

Around Kalibo

Bakhawan Eco-ParkWalk the bamboo boardwalk through a mangrove forest out to the sea.
Piña weavingSee how Aklan's piña cloth is woven from pineapple fiber, the same fabric used for the finest barong.
Museo it AkeanThe provincial museum, for Aklan's history and the story of the Ati-Atihan festival.
Jawili FallsTiered pools for a cool swim, a short drive away in Tangalan.
Eat like an AklanonTry inubarang manok, chicken slow-cooked with banana pith, and fresh seafood at the local market.

Our story so far

Two moments we'd love you to see

November 2025 · Spartanburg, South Carolina The Pamamanhikan Tradition says the groom's family visits the bride's home to ask for her hand. With an ocean in between, Santi brought his home to hers instead: his family, his house and his city, filmed in Spartanburg for Iola's family in Kalibo. 14 January 2026 · Ridgeview, Sibalew, Aklan The Proposal On a mountaintop, he sang her a harana, Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair. Then, on one knee, he asked, and she said yes. One by one, her family appeared, each placing a sunflower in her arms as their blessing, until her hands were full.

What to wear

Three colors, three reasons

Come in any of these. Formal, comfortable, and ready to dance.

CelesteThe blue of Argentina's flag for Santi, and the bride's own name, Iola Celeste.

SunflowerIola's favorite flower, and a nod to Argentina's Sol de Mayo.

PampasThe plains of Argentina, the tones of home.

Our song

The music you're hearing

A waltz for two

Our soundtrack is the score from Up. It's the story of a love that lasted a lifetime, which is all we're asking for.

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Gifts

Your presence is the gift

Having you with us in Kalibo is more than enough, so please leave the wrapped presents at home.

If you would still like to bless us, a monetary gift toward our honeymoon and the first chapter of our married life would be warmly received.

With love and gratitude,
Iola & Santi

Kindly reply by 14 November 2026

Will you be there?

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