Dinner Rehearsal

Rosehill Community Center

Wedding Day

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

How they met…   They met through the dating app Bumble. Irene made the best move ever, she swiped right! Jason strategically planned to bring her to an all you can eat sushi dinner for their first date and surprised her with not one but two bouquets of flowers on their first date. Irene was sold! This first date led to another and another, creating new memories, adventures, trying new food, travel etc. And building a happy and healthy future together.

Stars are already aligned that they are meant for each other. At 16, Irene was in a different time zone in a far away island of the Philippines, while Jason was in Whidbey Island USA. True manifestation of fate...

Both at 16!

Our Story

Irene's Dad - Oscar, Sr

Jason's Mom + Step Dad : Judi + Lee

Jason's Step mom : Pam

Irene’s family

Jason’s family

Jason’s  family

Our Family

Ivanna, the carbon copy of her mother Irene. She is the pride and the better version of her mother. She is happy that Jason is always there not only for Irene, but also for her and her brother. Ivanna possessed an unspoken compassion, she makes things easier for her brother King. 

Ivanna Marie

King, the baby in the family. The joy of his mother. He thinks Jason is cool and smart. Jason makes sure King never ran out of supply of chicken bakes. :)

King Ivan

Oscar Jr is Irene's only brother, married to Cherry.  Distance did not affect their bond, they always had each other's back. When Irene told him about Jason, for some reason he knew that Jason is the right one for her.

Ojay and Cherry Lim

Iris is one of Irene's younger sisters, married to Anthony. When they first met Jason, they knew that Jason was the perfect match for Irene, they appreciate the care Jason is manifesting to the kids, Ivanna and King.

Iris and Anthony Garcia

Dina is Irene's youngest sister who just got married to Isaac in 2023 in Hawaii. When Irene told Dina that she met a wonderful guy (Jason), Dina was supportive and told Irene to do what makes her happy. Dina and Isaac gave Jason a warm welcome in Hawaii for their wedding.

Dina and Isaac dela Cruz 

Kim is Jason's sister, married to Ben. Kim is happy, that her understated and truly supportive brother found Irene, who really make him shine and get the attention he is due.

Kim and Ben Sappington

Travis is Jason's step brother, married to Heather.  A brother Jason always wanted.  Travis and Heather were so excited to find out that Jason finally met the woman of his dreams, Irene.

Travis and Heather Hoob

Heather is Jason’s step sister, married to Dave. Not only do they see how much joy she brings into his life, but also feel so grateful to have her as part of their circle. Truly  makes them happy knowing that he now has someone as wonderful as Irene to share his travels and adventures with. 

Heather and Dave Vitti

Sarah is Jason’s step sister, married to Glen.  They are excited that Jason now has Irene to explore new  experiences with. 

Sarah and Glen Seekins

Rachel is Irene's best friend since 6th grade, married to Paul Marq. The 1st time Rachel and her fam met Jason, she did not have any doubt for Irene's choice for her husband. 

Rachel and Paul Garcia

Wade is Jason's best friend since elementary school on Whidbey Island, shares the same obsession about planes and both of them are pilots, married to Susan. They are thrilled to know that Jason  met Irene, a woman that meets  his energy!

Wade and Susan Tagg

Randy, is one of Jason's best friends, married to Angela. They encouraged Jason to join Bumble and found Irene on his 1st day on the app! The 1st time they met Irene; they knew she will be sticking around.

Randy and Angela Gordon

Jay is one of those who talked Irene to join Bumble app and eventually found Jason there!  She is a common best friend for the couple who is more of a family.

Jay Cruda

Minh is one of Jason and Irene's best friend, the master planner of the trips they go together. Minh is one of the wedding planner and wanted all the best for the couple.

Minh Doan

Romsil is a good friend to Jason and Irene. Never a dull moment with him around. He is one of the strong believers of Jason and Irene’s love storyz

Romsil Cosmo

Not everybody knows that JB is actually Irene's nephew! When Irene first came to the US, JB was essential in showing her around Washington, introduced her to the Filipino Communities. JB was one of the 1st few people to know about Jason. He is amazed with Jason's effort to be flexible with Irene's culture. JB is Irene and Jason's financial adviser and he is a good cook too!

Francis "JB" Franco

These girls are Irene's nieces, they call her "Mayin". Jason always looks forward to family gathering where all kids get together and can be very loud :)

Olivia, Emily, Audrey, Zia and Zaylee

Jason and Irene fondly call her Ate Mary Ann, married to Homero for 45 years. Her unwavering support, love and friendship is never ending. They are her favorite couple.

Mary Ann Vargas

Marlon is another best friend of Jason and Irene. He is a witness for the love Jason and Irene have for each other.

Marlon Madolin

Lou Vargas - President and co founder of FAFW, President of NaFAA WA. He brings dedication, creativity and vision to every project he touches.

He has been a tireless advocate for our Filipino Community, finding ways to make a difference by volunteering and bringing people together.

A driving force to countless events.

Lou Vargas

Wedding Party

Silver Cloud Hotel - Mukilteo Waterfront

Staybridge Suites Everett - Paine Field, an IHG Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle North/Everett

TownePlace Suites Seattle Everett/Mukilteo

Extended Stay America - Seattle - Mukilteo

Nearby Hotels

608 Front St, Mukilteo, WA 98275 https://mukilteowa.gov/departments/recreation/parks-open-spaces-trails/lighthouse-park/

Mukilteo Lighthouse

8415 Paine Field Blvd, Mukilteo, WA 98275(800) 464-1476 https://www.boeingfutureofflight.com/

Boeing Future of Flight

11817 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo WA 98275(425) 355-6060 https://harbourpointegolf.com/

Harbour Pointe Golf Club

11928 Beverly Park Rd. Everett WA 98204 https://www.hightrekeverett.com/

High Trek Adventures Ropes Course & Ziplines

Local Activities

If you come to Seattle, you definitely want to visit Pike Place which is one of the best sightseeing in Seattle.We think it lives up to the hype. It’s part farmers market, part food hall, and there are a wide variety of food options to indulge in, including some unique offerings that you probably don’t come across too often.

Explore Pike Place Market and Downtown Seattle area

If you want to see what’s the first Starbucks ever look like ? Only a few steps away from Pike Place Market but you might end up waiting in a long line to get in. If you want to do it for the gram, highly recommend it. At least you will be cultured haha.

1st Starbucks

Have you seen any wall with so much gums on it ? Look no further. Just go down the alley, you will see the famous gum wall

Gumwall

Walk down a little bit more, you will enter the Pier area. Fancy for some seafood ? There are many restaurants around the Pier area that offer variety of food that you can choose from. You can also go up to the Seattle Great Wheel to have the view of the city

Seattle Great Wheel

Tired from sightseeing ? You can walk around downtown Seattle and do some shopping. There are department store and brand along the street you can find by West Lake Center area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

West Lake Center

After you’ve stuffed yourself full, it’s time to walk it off in Capitol Hill. To get there, you can either take a Lyft, or hop on the Light Rail. Today, the Capitol Hill you see is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Seattle, with all sorts of amazing food, drinks, and shopping to be had.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Capitol Hill

Done walking around Capitol Hill ? Head to Space Needle area so you can see the symbol of Seattle. The Space Needle is obviously one of (or the most) common things that come to mind when thinking of Seattle. The structure was created as part of the 1962 World’s Fair and is a great spot to go for lovely Seattle and Puget Sound views. If you are a sucker for good view, then its recommended to take it to the top of the Space Needle

Space Needle

Chihuly Glass Museum

Since you already by the Space Needle area, check out Chihuly Glass Museum, Museum of Pop Culture or Pacific Science Center which is good for families and kids. When you’re done exploring Seattle Center, head up the hill to find the best view of Seattle at Kerry Park. You will love to have some photoshoot up there, promise.

 Museum of Pop Culture

Beautiful alpine scenery, charming Bavarian-style shops, and delicious German fare make Leavenworth the perfect day trip from Seattle. It’s close enough to Seattle to make it an easy drive, but once you arrive you’ll feel like your thousands of miles away from the PNW and in the heart of Bavaria! Who said you can’t enjoy a little bit of Europe over here in the States?!

Leavenworth

Not too far from Leavenworth, you can also visit Lake Chelan area with beautiful lake and over 30 diverse wineries and tasting rooms all with a new unique experience. This can be a 2 days 1 night trip which will worth your time driving to escape the city vibe.

Lake Chelan

Mt Rainier

Big Four Ice Caves

For those hiking enthusiast, these are some suggested trails. If you want to do Mt Rainier it now requires reservations, so you can plan ahead.Whether you are a beginner or hard core hiker, Washington has a lot of interesting trails.