White House Banquets and Event Center

Reception

Wedding Rehearsal

Christ Cathedral

Ceremony

COVID-19 Protocols

All guests are required to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the wedding. Cathedral: Unvaccinated guests are required to wear face masks. Vaccinated guests are not required to wear face masks. Reception Venue: All guests will be required to wear a mask before walking into the venue and sign a release of liability. The staff will also be taking guests' temperatures.

Our Wedding

Michelle laid eyes on Jarren during the summer of 2014, shortly after her sister, Becca, became a member of Barkada Modern (a local competitive dance team). Becca invited Michelle to one of their practices and she saw Jarren sitting on a speaker in the corner of the room. Michelle asked about Jarren and found out he was taken at the time. It wasn't until November 2016, the two were formally introduced at a birthday party. They spent at least an hour outside talking and getting to know each other. Fast forward to mid-July of 2017, Jarren received a direct message on Instagram from Michelle, "Heeeeeyyyy :)". The conversation flourished. The following weeks were filled with phone calls, long text messages, and hours at Shadow Oak Park in West Covina, boba in hand, talking about everything under the sun. In August of 2017, the two decided to take a 5 day trip to San Francisco since Michelle had never visited and Jarren loved the more mild weather. Little did Jarren know (because Michelle knew lol) that the two would figure out they were perfect for each other. Between August of 2017 and December of 2018, Michelle and Jarren built strong bonds with each other's family members and friends; traveled together; attended a handful of music festivals; experienced the stress that is the California Bar; and welcomed a baby Chocolate Labrador into their lives. On December 28, 2018, Jarren proposed to Michelle at Shadow Oak Park where they spent so many late nights getting to know each other. They spent the afternoon at the Aquarium of the Pacific, but the surprises didn't end there! Jarren gathered as many friends and family to celebrate their proposal that night. After being engaged for over 2 years, Michelle &amp; Jarren cannot wait to tie the knot with their closest friends and family!

Our Story

Travel

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Out of Town Guests: There are three airports you can fly into:Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);John Wayne Airport (SNA); andOntario International Airport (ONT). LAX is approximately 40 minutes away from the hotel options. SNA is approximately 30 minutes away from the hotel options. ONT is approximately 45 minutes away from the hotel options. There may be other airports that are either farther away or with more expensive airfare. Please feel free to consider all options you come across.

Car Rentals:<a href="https://www.ocair.com/groundtransportation/rentalcars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Wayne Airport Rental Car Options</a><a href="https://www.flylax.com/-/media/flylax/amenities-at-lax/vip-files/ct_rental_cars.ashx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LAX Rental Car Options</a> Again, please feel free to consider all options (e.g., Expedia travel packages). Tip: If you have any of the following memberships, check to see whether it can cover a portion of the cost.<a href="https://www.costcotravel.com/Rental-Cars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Costco Rental Car Discounts</a><a href="https://discounts.aaa.com/travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAA Rental Car Discounts</a><a href="https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/rental-cars-main?akredirect=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USAA Rental Car Discounts</a>

Lodging

Hyatt House Cypress/Anaheim:The Bride and Groom will be staying at the Hyatt and have a group rate for the guests. To make a reservation with the group rate, please go to <a href="https://links.t1.hyatt.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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SNAXC/G-MJWB</a>. 25 minute drive to Christ Cathedral.8 minute drive to White House Banquets and Event Center.

Holiday Inn Express Anaheim West:https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/anaheim/laxan/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-LAXAN 20 minute drive to Christ Cathedral.Less than 5 minute drive to White House Banquets and Event Center.

Other Options:We are only providing the above-listed locations as options. Guests may choose to stay elsewhere (e.g., AirBnb).

Travel & Lodging

Disneyland Park

Knott's Berry Farm

Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Packing District

Downtown Disney District

Golden Road Brewing Anaheim

High-end shopping with great restaurants including, our favorite, Din Tai Fung!

South Coast Plaza

Brewery X

Things to Do

Bridal Party

If you have made it this far in Michelle's life, you already know Becca is Michelle's little sister. Their personalities are completely opposite, but they are inseparable. Michelle would be lost in the world without her little sister helping her making the most simple daily decisions (e.g., choosing a nail polish color, whether to buy the shirt she has been looking at for 25 minutes, etc.). You can find Becca in a heels dance class, FaceTiming her best friend, Brooke, gardening, or booking her next Air Bnb in the middle of nowhere. When you see her on December 4th, ask her where she's going next :). 

Rebecca (Becca) Soon

Michelle and Miranda do not remember when they met, but they ball park around 8th-9th grade. When they met, they knew they were soulmates. Michelle and Miranda have been long distance best friends for over 10 years now. They've kept in touch with letters, phone calls, and summertime visits. Miranda is Michelle's grounding voice and life cheerleader. Michelle would be lost without this incredible woman and is so excited Miranda is moving home so they can finally live in the same state! Miranda is married with three beautiful children, Rylan, Kaia, and brand new baby, Easton (Michelle's godson)! When you see her on December 4th, ask her about the newest addition to her beautiful family :).

Miranda Aguilera

Mariel is Jarren's bright, beautiful, talented and kind little sister. Michelle met Mariel not too long after Michelle and Jarren started dating. When Michelle and Jarren started dating, Michelle spent a lot of time with Jarren's family and got to know Mariel quickly. Since Mariel only has a big brother, Michelle has loved building a strong friendship with her and is so excited to gain another little sister! Michelle and Mariel enjoy sharing their love for their dogs (Toby and Kovu), shopping, and, of course, BOBA. Mariel is a hardworking student pursuing a career in occupational therapy. When you see her on December 4th, ask her to show you her favorite pictures of Kovu and Toby :). 

Jan Mariel Sandoval

Jesslyn or "Jess" and Michelle have been best friends for over 10 years. They met through Becca and instantly became friends - probably because Jess made Michelle laugh really hard. Similar to Miranda, Michelle and Jess' relationship was mostly long distance until Michelle moved back to California for law school. Much of their relationship involved mischief, usually because Miranda had the *best* ideas for their nightly summertime outings. Michelle and Jess' friendship also involves a ton of music - from Country to Hip-Hop and everything in between. Even though they may butt-heads at times, they love each other and Michelle couldn't imagine her wedding day without Jess. She is a go-getter, but also the MOST chill person in the room.  Jess recently adopted a sweet pup, Gus! When you see her on December 4th, ask her about Gus :).

Jesslyn William

Elyse and Michelle met during their time at Old Dominion University.  Michelle *gracefully* convinced her to join Pi Beta Phi and took Elyse as her little sister. Mentoring Elyse as a big sister quickly led to an even closer relationship as best friends. They became close during college through their love for "having a good time" - we all know what that means in college terms, of course! Elyse has always been a safe space for Michelle and she could not imagine saying "I do" without Elyse standing by her side. Elyse recently moved back home from Hawaii.  When you see her on December 4th, ask her what she loved about living in Hawaii :).

Elyse Sierra

Michele and Michelle (lol) also met in college at Old Dominion University. Michele was Michelle's FIRST little sister in their sorority and they hit it off. They traveled together on Spring Break on a cruise, took a last minute turn around trip to New York City for an ODU basketball game, and all the other college sorority girl activities you can think of. They even graduated on the same day and held hands down the aisles after grabbing their diplomas :').  These two are so different but so similar in many ways and can't go too long without seeing each other. Michele is also another safe haven for Michelle and she could not get married without Michele by her side. Michele recently moved to Oklahoma with her husband, Lincoln, baby girl, Kelia, and doggies. When you see her on December 4th, ask her what her favorite non-alcoholic beverage is :).

Michele Malapit

Groom Party

Jarren's best man is none other than Lesley. These two started their friendship during their high school years, but crazy enough they didn't even go to the same high school. They were both involved in Life Teen at church and through the years created a friendship that's lasted till this day. They have a friendship that's always been present even if there were times when they didn't talk for weeks or even months; they started right back where they left off. Lesley's friendship has definitely played a huge role in the person that Jarren is today and there's no better person to be his best man on one of the most important days of his life. Also, this guy just knows everyone...there hasn't been one time where someone doesn't approach Lesley just to say hi lol. He just has one of those personalities that get's along with everyone. Lastly, make sure to give him some tequila at the wedding. :)

Lesley Manalang

Lawrence and Jarren met way back in 2009. I guess it was fate that they met since he took Jarren into his Confirmation class. I guess you can say that Lawrence had one of the greatest influences on Jarren when it came to his faith and love for God. Since then the two have grown to be bestfriends and went on multiple trips together throughout the years. If you ever need some life advice, this guy is the person to ask! Make sure to give him a shot...but not too many when you see him at the wedding. :)

Lawrence Dacanay

Ryan’s and Jarren’s friendship dates back to 2005, both incoming freshmen at their high school. They met each other when trying out for their school’s basketball team. They built a friendship that has lasted the last 16 years and counting. When they were still in high school, they talked about being in each other’s wedding and fast forward to 2021 here they are. Sadly, they don’t always hangout because of adult life, but they’ve always had a close bond and remained best friends. 

Ryan Tutol

Lionel…he’s like the younger brother Jarren didn’t ask for but got anyways! 😊 All jokes aside, they met each other back in 2013 on a dance team. Their dance team had something called “Bigs & Littles”, where older members of the team adopted a new member. Well Jarren got to the first team meeting late and so he wasn’t able to choose his little and so he was given 2 people and one of them was Lionel. He was 17 at the time, and 8 years later he’s truly become one of Jarren's best friends as they’ve shared countless memories together, be it on and off the dance floor.

Lionel Gong

Tyler and Jarren have been friends for a few years now. They actually met sometime in 2015-2016 when he attended a dance team banquet with Becca (Maid of Honor). Tyler’s a super relaxed and easy-going person who’s down to just have a good time in a simple setting. He’s also got that eye for detail, which probably plays a huge role in why he’s a really good photographer. Also check out his vintage clothing store nokkustudios. Make sure you say hi to him on December 4th and he’ll likely ask to take a photo of you!

Tyler Shortt

Justin and Jarren met each other about 3 years ago. Justin is actually the boyfriend of Jarren's sister, Mariel.  He's likely one of the friendliest, respectable and most down to earth people you can meet. He's super into tech and even does his own streaming on Twitch! What Justin enjoys the most though is probably giving the family dog's (Kovu and Toby) pets :) If you ask him nicely, he may even build a custom PC for you (*hint hint*).

Michelle & Jarren

Michelle & Jarren

M&J

Reception

Ceremony

COVID-19 Protocols