4:00–6:30 PM · Henna. Come early; it needs about an hour to dry.
7:00 PM · Welcome Dinner · The Clubhouse Deck
Dress: Resort casual.
With their families
Manny
&
Arbie
warmly invite you to a beachside sunset ceremony
celebrating love, joy, and new beginnings.
Tuesday, 27 April 2027
Discovery Coron · Dimakya Island, Coron, Palawan 5316, Philippines
Ceremony at 5:00 PM · Reception to follow
26–28 April 2027
Welcome to our little corner of the world.
We are so grateful to celebrate this chapter with the people we love most, and we cannot wait to welcome you to Coron.
Our families come from the Philippines and from India — two countries, two languages, two entirely different ways of making a noise about love. On a beach in Palawan, as the sun goes down, they finally meet.
—days—hours—minutes—seconds
Our story
An ocean crossed for one reason, and another found on the far side.
Arbie, a dermatologist in the Philippines, had built a career and a life she already loved. Then a fellowship took her to Canada: halfway around the world, into a winter she had no way to prepare for, and away from everything familiar.
Manny was already there. Neither of us went looking for this. Now we are asking you to cross one too — to the Philippines, where her story began, for the day ours properly starts.
The proposal
A memory we will hold close forever.
1 of 8
The beginning of forever.
Celebration schedule
Three days, one very good reason to gather.
4:30 PM · Guests seated at the Beachfront
5:00 PM · Sunset Ceremony · the Beachfront
6:00 PM · Cocktails · the Sandbar
7:30 PM · Reception & Dinner · the Beachfront
Dress: Beach Formal / Tropical Formal.
Breakfast is included with your stay. After that, the day is yours — discover Coron with one of the tour options below.
Our traditions
Two families, two countries, and customs made ours.
Milni
Our families greet one another in the Punjabi tradition, marking the moment two families formally become one.
The Cord · Yugal
Our cord sponsors drape an infinity-shaped cord over our shoulders, binding two lives into one.
Sand Ceremony
Both sets of parents and then the two of us pour coloured sand into one vessel.
Henna
Everyone is welcome to have a design done before the welcome dinner.
Joota Chupai
The bride’s sisters hide the groom’s shoes; negotiations are public and spirited.
Sayaw ng Pera
Guests may dance with us and pin a bill as a wish for prosperity. Nobody is expected to.
Fire Dancing
Professional performers bring the evening alive on the sand. Please stay behind the marked line.
Tinikling
Performers step between bamboo poles on the beat, then invite a few brave guests to try.
Attire & weather
Beach Formal / Tropical Formal
Indian, Filipino and Western formal wear are all equally welcome. Light, breathable fabrics and shoes that work on sand are best — wedges, flats, or bare feet all work.
Soft Peach#F6C9A8
Dusty Blush#D3A29C
Coastal Sand#DCC8A8
Expect around 32°C (90°F), high humidity and sun. Bring a hat, insect repellent, a light evening layer and an adapter if needed. Sunscreen is on us.
Getting there
Everything you need to plan the journey.
Entry requirements
Register with eTravel within 72 hours before arrival. Visa requirements depend on your passport; check the current rules for your nationality before booking. Passports need at least six months’ validity, plus a return ticket and hotel confirmation.
Flights
Fly to Busuanga Airport (USU), usually via Manila. We strongly recommend arriving in Manila the day before rather than risking a same-day international connection.
Land & boat transfer
A resort representative meets you at Busuanga Airport for a shuttle and short boat crossing. Total travel time is about 45 minutes. Add flight details to your RSVP when you have them.
Where to stay
Everyone attending stays with us at Discovery Coron; it is the only accommodation on Dimakya Island. Breakfast is included. The resort will send attending guests a booking link closer to the wedding.
Good to know
Bring Philippine pesos for off-resort purchases; ATMs are limited. Wi-Fi can be patchy. Power is 220V with flat two-pin sockets. Travel insurance is recommended.
Things to do
Stay a little longer.
The island offers Sunrise and Sunset beaches, house-reef snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, a pool, beachfront yoga, volleyball, table tennis, billiards, darts and board games. Doing none of it is also a legitimate choice.
Coron Island Tour
Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, Siete Pecados and Maquinit Hot Springs. Whole day, from around PHP 8,200 per adult.
Premium Coron Island Tour
Private yacht, speedboat, or double-decker boat. From around PHP 7,000 per person with a large group.
Island Hopping
Malpagalen and Diatoy Islands. Half day from PHP 5,200 per adult; whole day PHP 5,700.
Island Escapade
A private uninhabited-island day from around PHP 4,600 per adult.
Sunset Cruise
90 minutes around Dimakya and Malpagalen, leaving about 4:30 PM. From PHP 4,000 per adult.
Mangrove Kayaking
Pangawaran River, then a farm lunch. Around PHP 3,600 per adult; limited places.
Calauit Safari Tour
Wildlife sanctuary. Around PHP 5,700 per adult; minimum four adults.
Tours are reserved in advance, weather-dependent, paid individually, and not part of the wedding celebration.
RSVP by 30 November 2026
We hope you can join us.
You do not need your flights booked to reply. You can return with the same email address to add them later.
Gift guide
Your presence is the greatest gift.
You are crossing an ocean to be there, and that is more than enough. If you would like to give something, a monetary gift would be warmly appreciated as we begin our life together in Canada. Direct transfer details for Canadian, Philippine and international guests will be added when supplied.
FAQ
A few helpful answers.
What time should I arrive?
Please be seated by 4:30 PM. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM.
Where exactly at the resort?
Welcome Dinner is at the Clubhouse Deck; ceremony and reception are at the Beachfront; cocktails are at the Sandbar.
What happens if it rains?
The ceremony moves under cover at the resort and the day carries on.
Will airport transportation be available?
Yes. The resort will meet you at Busuanga and bring you across by shuttle and boat.
What language is the ceremony?
English, throughout.
Contact
Any question at all — ask us.
Manny & Arbie · armanny2024@gmail.com
WhatsApp / Viber and coordinator contact details will be added when supplied.
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