One summer, Douglas Kramer met Francesca Marie "Cheska" Garcia in Boracay. Friends would say the meeting was "love at first sight" for Doug and  Cheska was "mesmerized."

After six months—October 9, to be exact—they officially became a couple. Four years later, Doug proposed to Cheska at Le Souffle restaurant. And a year after they got engaged, they tied the knot.

A few hours before the ceremony, it rained heavily. But instead of minding the bad weather, the guests eagerly waited to see the bride.

Finally, the march began. Mr. John Kramer, Doug's dad, entered the hall with Mrs. Celeste "Bing" Velasco, the mom of Cheska.

The radiant bride, wearing a gown by Puey Quiñones, walked down the aisle with her dad, Francisco "Pacquie" Garcia, who was one of the first persons to know about Cheska's engagement last October 2, 2007.

Patrick Garcia, who just arrived from the U.S., is one of the groom's men. He was paired with Stacey Kramer, Doug's sister.

Says Patrick about his sister, "[She's] very protective over me. Usually, kapag may umaaway sa akin, my sister would usually come to my rescue. She's very sweet. She can be very mataray, but for a reason."

Here, the newly-wed couple pose with the groom's parents: John and Nellie Kramer.

Right after Doug proposed to Chesca, the first person he called was his mom Nellie.

The newlyweds with their principal lady sponsors.

Some of the familiar faces spotted were: Roselle Monteverde-Teo (fourth from right) of Regal Entertainment; Lilybeth Rasonable (third from right), GMA-7's AVP for drama; Margarita Fores (second row, second from left), restaurateur; Rowena Jamanji (second row, second from right), a Pinay businesswoman based in Dubai.

And now with the principal gentlemen sponsors, including public servant Prospero Pichay (2nd from right) and the couple's talent manager Arnold Vegafria (3rd from left).

Months before the wedding, host-actress Cheska Garcia told PEP the criteria she and Doug had set in selecting their ninongs. "We do not need whatever, what we want is somebody who can guide us, at the same time, who will inspire us.”

The venue carried the wedding's color motif: periwinkle, salmon pink, and royal blue. The theme was "modern Spanish," with tropical flowers as table centerpieces.

Josiah's Catering took care of the food. Chinkie Uy-Agregado was chosen by Cheska as the wedding coordinator. 

In this photo are two celebrities who were part of Chesca's entourage: Anne Curtis (far left) and Danica Sotto-Pingris (5th from left). Both are wearing gowns designed by Puey Quiñones. 

Jackie Forster (4th from left), and Raymond Gutierrez (far right) also attended the wedding.

The lady on Raymond's right is Preview stylist Liz Uy, the girlfriend of John Lloyd Cruz.

Antoinette Taus and Bianca shed tears of joy for their good friend.

The former came all the way from the U.S. purposely to be one of Cheska's bridesmaids.