Wedding Day

The Cathedral of Saint Paul

Ceremony

The Theodore

Reception

Our Wedding

10 years in the making. What started as junior prom dates became a relationship that has been through it all. We've been through 4 years of distance in college, 3 years of distance in adulthood, and now get to start our marriage and family in one place together. We're grateful for these twists and turns that have created the foundation of our relationship. It has taught us to roll with the punches, be adaptable, and value what truly matters: spending time with the ones we love. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far. We're excited to embark on the next chapter!

Our Story

The Proposal

Engagement Photos - Meki Creative

Engagement Photos - Eric & Jamie

Tour de Ring

Times I thought Ryan was going to propose to me

Throwbacks to the early years

Photos

Rebecca Pennington

Michael Roque

Taylor Hicks

Tucker Sparks

Emily Holtslander

Thomas Holtslander

Caroline Sommer

Adarash Mishra

Isabella Mason

Danny Xiao

Alexis Caruso

Andrew Van

David Lischer

Will Pennington

Marriage Sponsors (Godparents)

In Filipino tradition, the couple will ask adult figures in their lives to also be a part of their wedding ceremony. These ninongs &amp; ninangs acts as godparents to the couple throughout their marriage. They provide advice and guidance to the couple and usually have played a role in their relationship growth. They are often role models the couple leans on for support during their nuptials and throughout their marriage.

Dr. Monette Casals

Melvin Isip

Emily Villanueva

Don Villanueva

Dr. Marilyn Nayan

Dr. Alvin Nayan

Dana Holden

David Holden

Wedding Party

Q + A

Accommodations

Given how many of our friends and family are local (and Birmingham has plenty of hotels and rental homes to offer), we have chosen not to hold a hotel block. A list of recommended hotels are below. While our ceremony and reception venues are downtown, we encourage everyone to stay in the Homewood or Mountain Brook areas, rather than downtown. <a href="https:" target="_blank">Embassy Suites Birmingham</a> <a href="https:" target="_blank">Aloft Birmingham Homewood</a> <a href="https:" target="_blank">Courtyard Homewood</a>

BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTL AIRPORT

Emily's weekly commute spot! BHM is a convenient way to access Birmingham with daily direct flights from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and 13 other cities. All major airlines serve BHM along with seasonal flights from low cost carriers.

Travel

In between the ceremony and the reception, you'll have the opportunity to see a little of what Birmingham has to offer, catch up with family, and rest before the big party!

Some fun ways to spend your time in between the ceremony and reception include:- <a href="https://saturnbirmingham.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saturn</a>: a fun local bar that has board games, video games, and coffee- <a href="https://bbgardens.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birmingham Botanical Gardens</a>: free and beautiful in the spring- <a href="https://dreadriver.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dread River Distillery</a>: Birmingham's first distillery in a fun venue space- <a href="https://www.carrigans.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carrigan's</a>: a favorite understated downtown bar that we visited as undergrads- <a href="https://www.pepperplace.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pepper Place</a>: spot for our local famers market that has coffee shops, ice cream, and a nice space to rest and catch up with family

Below are a few favorite local restaurants if you find yourself needing some recommendations:

- Chinese: <a href="https://superorientalmkt.com/restaurant.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red Pearl at Super Oriental Market</a>- Thai: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluepacificathooverfoodmart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart</a>- Tex Mex: <a href="https://tacomamaonline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taco Mama</a>- American/GP: <a href="https://www.sohohomewood.bar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soho Social</a>- Italian: <a href="https://www.gianmarcosbhm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gianmarcos</a>- Diner: <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30724-d4820043-Reviews-Gilchrist-Mountain_Brook_Alabama.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gilchrist</a>- Fine Dining: <a href="https://hotandhotfishclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hot and Hot Fish Club</a>- BBQ: <a href="https://sawsbbq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saw's</a>; <a href="https://rodneyscottsbbq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rodney Scott's</a>

Things to Do

Registry

Emily & Ryan