For architect Richard Abella and Vanessa Balagbis, love fills the moment. Such moment begins when love fills a lifetime. Their moment began at the very hour their hearts and souls were united as one. Their new life together started as a blissful moment and they cherished the memorable day last June 18 through a fashionable wedding at the St. Therese Parish Church.
The lovely bride is the daughter of Bernardo and Lolita Balagbis while the groom is the son of Ernesto N. Abella and Rosalia Abella. Principal sponsors were: Mayor Mike Rama, Dr. Patricio Gabuya, Dr. Arsenio Pacaña, Dr. Francisco Dan Salud Jr., Engr. Fernando Miñoza, Casimiro Madarang III, Dennis Villamor, Margarito Redoña III, Joseph de la Rosa, Rolando del Mar, Dr. Rosalinda Bono, Dr. Teodisia Ouano, Dr. Evangeline Evangelista, Teresita Giatoro, Gloria Miñoza, Dr. Linell Madarang, Bessie Villamor, Elizabeth Redoña, Linda dela Rosa, and Helen del Mar. Elizabeth Thea Abella Leonida was the matron of honor; Lovena F. Abella, maid of honor; Vincent P. Leonida was the man of honor and Raul R. Amodia acted as bestman. Groomsmen and bridesmaids were John Caesar A. Malig-on, Albert A. Tan, Jess Kharlo P. Miñoza, Architect Winson Co, Robelyn Galdones, Mariane Michelle A. Malig-on, Jefsy Mae C. Midel and Rizabel J. Galdones. Secondary sponsors were Architect Dave B. Valle and Geraldine Borinaga, candle; Erwin Joseph A. dela Cerna and Yvette B. Siglos, veil; Architect Crescencio T. Tiong and Jean L. Rodriguez, cord. The little attendants were Sean Michael A. Leonida, ring bearer; Krytian Ralph S. Midel, coin bearer and flower girls were Jenne Eunice C. Abella and Czarrina Jade C. Abella. The reception was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu.