“Doubt thou stars are fire; doubt that the sun doth move; doubt truth to be a liar; but never doubt I love.” – William Shakespeare
Romance bloomed one afternoon when surgeon ANTON NERIC and gynecologist BREAN CHAPLIN exchanged “I do’s” in a religious ceremony. Their love story began when they met in 2014 at Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health! Their eyes met and the connection grew with every shared conversation!
Their wedding was a polished affair, a visual feast! Performed with traditional rites, it took place at Santa Maria Parish Church.
The whole affair was superbly organized by the bride’s mother, BEVERLY ROSALES-CHAPLIN, and her team of experts every minute and intimate detail – from the guest list, the ceremony and reception venues, the cocktail and dinner menus, the floral arrangements for the church and reception, the table setting, the seating arrangements, the place cards to the mementos!
The brides’s parents Beverly Rosales-Chaplin and Robert Lewis Chaplin
Man of Honor Dr. Lorenzo Dominick Rosales Cid and Dad Raoul Cid
The pretty bride Breann Rosales Chaplin walks down the aisle.
The groom Anton Neric waits at the altar with his parents Anna Maria and Jet Anthony Neric.
As the bride floated gracefully down the aisle, there were no dry eyes! The groom waited anxiously at the altar, while his parents, JET ANTHONY LUNA NERIC and ANNA MARIA RAMOS-NERIC beamed at the beauty of the soon-to-be-daughter-in-law. The bride is the daughter of ROBERT LEWIS CHAPLIN and BEVERLY ROSALES-CHAPLIN.
The ninongs were dapper in their tailored suits while the ninangs wore lime green embroidered and beaded gowns. They were Negros Occidental Vice Governor JEFFREY FERRER and JEANMAIRE ROSALES, VICTOR ANTONIO RAMOS and MA. JOJI ROSALES-CID, architect EDUARDO CALMA and NENITA RAMOS LICAROS, RAPHAEL RAMO RAMOS and SARAH OPOLENCIA-PEÑA, Engr. DAVE and DEANA FERRER, Engr. ALFREDO FERRER and LILIBETH MOGHAREH, JOENICK and ROSELYN DINSON, PETER PO and CHONA LAYSON-BONDOC, JOEMARIE LAYSON and MAGS CUE, JOSE da SILVA and SUZETTE VALENCIA, Dr. LISTER LEONIDA and SOLINDA de la CRUZ, Dr. JOSE ANTONIO SALUD and Dr. JUDY FUENTES, Dr. EDWIN BERNARDO and Dr. ZARINAH GONZAGA, Dr. ANTHONY MARC ANCHETA and Dr. AGATONICA ARCALES, Dr. RAYMUNDO RESURRECION and Dr. REZA KOA-SALES, Dr. RAYMUND GLENN and Dr. MA. OLIVE LAZO, and Dr. MARCO JOSE ABAD and JOJI JALANDONI.
The Rosales Family: Eena Rosales, Robert Lewin Chaplin, Beverly Rosales-Chaplin, Norma Padilla-Rosales, the newlyweds Bree and Anton Neric, Ma. Joji Rosales-Cid, Jeanmaire Rosales, Raoul Cid and Dr. Lorenzo Dominick Rosales Cid
The Ninongs and Ninangs pose with the newlyweds Anton and Bree Neric
The Bridal Entourage with the newlyweds Anton and Bree Neric
The Best Men were Dr. ANDRE ENRIQUE VALENCIA and Dr. MIGUEL JUSTIN MARTINEZ while the Matrons of Honor were CARMELA ARADON-GOMEZ and MARY GRACE YAP-UY. Dr. LORENZO DOMINICK ROSALES CID was the Man of Honor.
Engr. RICA MARIE O. PEÑA was one of the Bridesmaids while her cute niece SOPHIA BEATRIZ PEÑA ANTONIO was one of the Flower Girls!
Sarah Opolencia-Peña, Beverly Rosales-Chaplin, Robert Lewis Chaplin and Solinda de la Cruz
Sarah Opolencia-Peña, Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer of Negros Occidental and Jeanmaire Rosales
Joe Marie Layson, Mags Cue, Chona Bondoc and Peter Po
Loliot Wong, Charrie Lui, Norma Padilla-Rosales and Sarah Opolencia-Peña
After the formalities and photo opportunities, the guests motored to Grand Xing Imperial Hotel for the cocktails, courtesy of chef MIGUEL CORDOVA, at the foyer of Jade Ballroom, and dinner, prepared by caterer to the rich and famous DING MONTELIBANO, at Jade Ballroom, lit by dazzling chandeliers and spruced up with lots of foliage!
Robert Lewis Chaplin, Beverly Rosales-Chaplin and Dr. Lorenzo Dominick Rosales Cid
Sarah Opolencia-Peña and Deanna Hormillosa-Ferrer
Jackie Tinsay
Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer of Negros Occidental
While the guests enjoyed the gastronomic treats and beveragic delights, they were also entertained by an action-packed program – video presentations, dance numbers from sisters BEVERLY ROSALES-CHAPLIN and MA. JOJI ROSALES-CID and the newlyweds, toasts and roasts from friends, and more!
The newlyweds Anton and Bree Neric enter Jade Ballroom for the reception.
Anton and Bree Neric’s first dance as a married couple
Novy Bereber, Miguel Cordova, Bulak Espinosa, Dr. Ronald Latap, Jor-El Espina, Beverly Rosales-Chaplin, Robert Alor and Dr. Dong Espinosa
The bride’s parents Beverly Rosales-Chaplin and Robert Lewis Chaplin take the stage.
As if not enough, everyone grooved and shuffled to the beat of hotshot DJ RYAN ESPINOSA till way past midnight!
A little birdie told me that ANTON and BREE’s honeymoon was a week-long vacation in the Maldives!
Marjorie Florete, Mags Cue and Maritess Lim
Atty. Rita Peña-Antonio, Dr. Risa Peña-Sarabia and Engr. Rica O. Peña
Jennifer Centena with son Hon. Charles Alex Centena
Mags Cue, Maritess Lim and yours truly
Sisters Beverly Rosales-Chaplin and Ma. Joji Rosales-Cid pose with couple Joe Marie and Dr. Tetchie Layson after their upbeat flamenco number.