my maid of honor's speech

Good Evening! I want to start by congratulating the bride and groom, and thanking all of you for coming here today.

I do not really like speaking infront of many people. But for these two special people, I am forced but pleased to do it.

Probably the best way to describe having Sining as a twin sister is like having a soulmate. As children, Sining and I were partners in crime, we always did everything together. Ang mga pinaka masasayang alaala ay ang pagbibisikleta buong hapon at pamimitas ng aratilis.

To this day, we remain very close, not needing words to explain everything. We support each other all the way.

Nung unang sinabi ni Sining sa akin na she and Mario are getting serious, syempre hindi ako naniwala... Pero as time went by, I saw them grow with each other. Indeed, ika nga ni Sining, “Dreams do come true!”

Mario, in behalf of the Lumbera family, we welcome you to our family. Salamat at nabawasan ang gimik life ni Sining... Sining, salamat at nagdala ka ng chef sa pamilya! Lagi kaming looking forward sa winner na mga luto niyo ni Mario! Sana sa future, magkatotoo rin ang pangarap nating Cafe Marfori-Lumbera—Cafe Marera for short.

I am definitely not an expert in love but just some words of advice I got from the bible:

•First: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry (Ephesians 4:26)

•Second: You should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry (James
1:19)

•And last but not the least: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colosians 3:13)

My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, your love for each other will deepen and grow. I wish you the very best. My love to the both of you.

To the bride and groom!

Tala N. Lumbera