James & Kat

It is going to be a busy Labor Day Weekend so please plan early and accordingly.  We hope to make this weekend as seamless and stress-free for you as possible so please reach out to us for any questions or recommendations.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is near many tourist attractions and beautiful beaches but is also 52 miles away from our wedding. This can take up to 1.5 hours by car in LA traffic.

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is a smaller airport located in Santa Ana, about 12 miles from our wedding. Nonstop flights to SNA are offered by Alaska and Delta Airlines.

Alaska Airlines: Book your flight with Alaska Airlines using discount code: ECMD650 and save 5% off your ticket purchase. When booking, click on "Use discount or companion fare code" to the left of the find flights tab. The next page will then give you a space to input the discount code. 

Book using the link below before 8/13 for the discounted group rate.  Each suite is equipped with a full kitchen and comes with complimentary parking and a hot breakfast buffet.  It is located near the church, reception, Laguna Beach and many restaurants.

Book a rental car with either Avis or Budget using the links below to receive a discount while you're in California. Discount applies to a total rental of seven days before and after our wedding day.

We are monitoring CDC guidelines and recommendations.  We have significantly cut down our guest count and are kindly asking all our guests to obtain a negative Covid test result within 72 hours of the event regardless of vaccination status.  Please let us know if you need help coordinating a test.  If you are having any Covid symptoms please stay home.

The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and gentlemen should wear a suit and tie or a sports coat.  Also keep in mind that it will be warm out.

The reception is a 20 minute drive from the church.  Shuttles will be provided between Towneplace Suites, Lake Forest and Gold Coast Farm and will depart at 4:15 and 4:45.  We don’t want anyone to drink and drive and Lyft/Ubers have been difficult and expensive to get.  Please reach out to us if you’d like to use the shuttle service and are not hotel guests. 

The ceremony starts at 2pm sharp (no Filipino time).  The reception ends at 10pm but the party will continue!  It will probably be at a bar near the hotel, we will keep everyone updated.

It is warm and sunny in Orange County so wear your sunblock, sunglasses and a light jacket as the reception is at an outdoor venue.

The Catholic church welcomes all Catholics and non-Catholics to witness and celebrate us partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.  The ceremony is rich in tradition and rituals and lasts about an hour.