Please save the date for the wedding of

Parth & Leona

General Santos City, Philippines

We wish we could say it was a walk in the park or that the universe conspired in our favor to make things happen. Being together, and staying together, for the past decade (yes, since 2013), meant that we had to overcome one-too-many hurdles in our relationship. The distance, culture, religion, language, careers, pandemic... what haven’t we overcome? But we digress. This journey has brought us exactly where we need to be at exactly the right time.

We started as long-distance friends in July 2013 when we met each other by chance on the internet. For some nerdy reason, our first conversation was about sitting for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). We started our journey by exchanging study notes in Quantitative Reasoning, and not much later, we began exchanging love notes professing our undying devotion to each other.

But it wasn't until a year and a half later that we had our first date - under the full moon, walking hand in hand on Lakshman Jula Bridge over the River Ganges in Rishikesh. Leona came to India to study yoga, and Parth safely delivered her from the New Delhi Airport to Vinyasa Yoga School. Funny enough, we've been together for so long that the bridge has since been closed to the public due to safety concerns. And somewhere along the way, we got distracted from pursuing postgraduate studies...until now.

India and the Philippines are geographically more than 5,000 kilometers away. But more than the physical distance, our individual backgrounds were perhaps two polar ends of the spectrum of life. We are neither peas in a pod nor birds of a feather. So naturally, our varying perspectives make for interesting conversations. As individually distinct as we are, we soon learned valuable life skills from our long-distance relationship, like how to communicate clearly and respectfully with the person that you love.

And so, for the last 10 years, not a day had gone by when we didn't speak to each other. No matter how big or small our emotions felt, we had to talk about them. We have learned that almost every crisis can be solved by sitting down and speaking calmly and rationally to come up with a solution.

In 2022, nine years into the relationship, we decided that it’s time for us to ditch the distance. We both signed up to postgraduate programmes (like we originally planned 9 years ago) so we can finally experience what it’s like to live in the same city. In June of that same year, Leona moved to Sydney and within 7 months, Parth followed. We have been inseparable since. And we’ve finally decided to end our very long engagement to chart our new course: marriage!

We would be so honored if you could come and celebrate with us on our wedding day.

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Ceremony

Witness us exchange our vows

at three o’clock in the afternoon

on Sunday, the 7th day of July, 2024

Iglesia Ni Cristo - Locale of General Santos,

Pendatun Avenue, General Santos City

Reception

After the ceremony,

we will host a reception at Greenleaf Hotel

San Miguel Blvd, General Santos City

Dress Code

Strictly Formal

For the ladies:

Saree, Lehenga, Filipiniana or Evening Gown

For the gentlemen:

Sherwani, Barong Tagalog or Suit & Tie

Dear Family and Friends,

We really appreciate you considering traveling the distance to be with us on our most special day. We want to make your journey as pleasant and convenient as possible. Please let us know if you need any assistance in making your travel arrangements. You will find a dedicated section in the RSVP form for your travel needs.

Airport: General Santos City Airport is an hour and forty-five minute flight from Manila. Please let us know if you need assistance in booking your flight.

Rooms: The wedding reception will be held in Greenleaf Hotel. For convenience, we recommend booking your accommodation in the same hotel. Other bookable accommodations within the vicinity are Avior Hotel, Microtel by Wyndham, and G&G Inn.

Transport: We can arrange to have you picked-up from the airport on the day of your arrival as well as take you to the airport on your departure. If you require your own vehicle, please let us know so we can help you arrange for one.

Thank you and see you at the wedding!

Love,

Parth & Leona

For guests with dietary requirements

Vegetarian/Vegan Options:

Please inform us if you require vegetarian or vegan meals during the wedding reception. This will ensure that you are seated where you will be served with the appropriate meals.

Allergies & Medical Restrictions:

Please inform us of any allergies or medical restrictions with your diet. This will ensure that you are seated where you will be served with the appropriate meals.

Parth Chaudhary &

Leona Dinopol

invite you to celebrate with us

as we begin our new life together in marriage

at 3:00 PM on Sunday, the 7th of July 2024

Iglesia ni Cristo Locale of General Santos

Pendatun Avenue, General Santos City.

A reception will follow at five o’clock

at Greenleaf Hotel.

The honour of your response is requested.