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    All About Tiffany in the Words of Franco

    As we all know, Tiffany has a great singing voice. She has been part of many singing groups starting at the age of 16 in Orlando, FL. She has performed at many concerts, events, and special gatherings. This is truly one of her great passions. Aside from singing she is very smart, graduating as her high school's valedictorian. Church was also a big part of her upbringing. But there is one thing that most people may not know about Tiffany: she is a very shy individual, but along with that comes sweetness, kindness, and honesty.

    I met Tiffany while working at King Henry's Feast through her brother, Al. We got to know each other through conversations over selling key chains, school stuff, and basically just anything to keep ourselves from being bored and from there a friendship began. We became close friends. Soon after King Henry's closed, and we went on our own separate paths. Needless to say, Tiffany and I lost touch, but still remained good friends.

    She went on to get her BS in Business, majoring in Marketing and all the while maintaining high honors which would take her down the path of pursuing a degree in Law. This eventually led to a career as a real estate attorney on Wall street in New York City.

    In 2007 Tiffany and I became close friends again. But this time it was different. I want to say that it was because of our connections through our mutual friends that this happened as it did the first time. But I would realize later that other powers may have been involved in reconnecting us.

    And then on July 7, 2007 we went on our first date. I couldn't believe that this old friend, someone I respected and admired so much, was having a romantic dinner with me at Capital Grille. It was the beginning of a great relationship.

    As I got to know her more, I knew that I was in for something BIG; bigger than I could have ever imagined from where our friendship began 12 years ago. And on February 14, 2010, I got engaged to the person I love. And I cannot wait to start our life together as a family.

    Words cannot express the blessings that I have been given and a gift from God almighty, a gift of a wonderful life that I cannot wait to share. I only hope that I can continue to be worthy of what the Lord is entrusting of me.

     

     

    All About Franco in the Words of Tiffany

    Franco was born in Pampanga, Philippines. His fondest memories as a child were playing outside with friends, learning how to swim in the river, and celebrating Holy Week festivities with friends and family. At the age of 12 he attended the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary where he spent, what he says, some of the best years of his life. It was here that he learned discipline, faith, and made great friends.

    At the age of 14, Franco and his family moved to Orlando, Florida. He graduated from West Orange High School, got his AA at Valencia Community College, and then attended the University of Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science majoring in Quantitative Sciences.

    After graduating, he began his career in the field of healthcare technology at South West Orlando Family Medicine. From there he was employed at NextGen Healthcare Information Systems where he currently works as a Senior Implementation Specialist. Franco is adored by many and thought very highly of by his clients and co-workers alike. He has received various awards including the Outstanding Employee Award for 2009 and the Gold Standard Award in February 2010. The opportunity to travel is one of Franco's favorite aspects of his job.

    Franco's hobbies include snowboarding, surfing, jogging, basketball and traveling. He loves to hang out with his family and friends. His fun loving spirit, kindness, and nurturing nature are truly an inspiration to me.

    I am blessed to have found someone with whom I can share my dreams and aspirations; someone who challenges me to become a better person and will listen and give me good advice. He is one of the smartest and most hardworking people I know and I put all my trust and faith in him. He is someone that I can laugh all day with, or go on adventures with, or stay in and do absolutely nothing with yet enjoy every moment just as much. I can't wait to start a life together with my "moots"!

     
         
     
       
           
           
     
     

    07/07/07
    First Date - Orlando, FL

    02/14/10
    Our Engagement - New York, NY

    10/10/10
    Our Engagement Party - Orlando, FL

    09/09/11 - 09/12/11
    Tiffany's Bachelorette Party - Miami, FL

    09/17/11 12:30PM - 3:30PM
    Co-Ed Bridal Shower - Orlando, FL

    10/6/11 - 10/8/11
    Franco's Bachelor Party - Amsterdam

    10/12/11
    Wedding and Reception - Florence, Italy

    10/14/11 - 10/20/11
    Honeymoon!

    10/22/11
    Reception - Orlando, FL

     

     

     
      Parents of the Groom
    Ricardo Caparas
    Maria Loreto Caparas

      Parents of the Bride
    Hoover Yap
    Aline Yap
     
     

    Grandparents of the Groom (Father's Side)
    Ponciano L. Caparas
    Gloria S. Caparas
    Josefina G. Caparas

      Grandarents of the Bride (Father's Side)
    Fermin Yap
    Joaquina Yap
     
      Grandparents of the Groom (Mother's Side)
    Atty. Alfredo Reyes
    Loreto M. Reyes

      Grandparents of the Bride (Mother's Side)
    Arnovio Pakilit, Sr.
    Priscilla Pakilit
     
      Best Man
    Fernan Caparas
      Maids of Honor
    Erica Shaw
    Marie Yap

     
      Groomsmen
    Jazon Celestino
    Alvin Francisco
    Carlo Gono
    Raymond Gonzales
    Phillip Igharas
    Richard Manuel
    Tommy Phung
    Rommel Reyes
    Claude Timonera
    Al Yap

      Bridesmaids
    Megan Bilbao
    Amelia Fortes
    Melissa Lorenzana
    Yahara Marines
    Nancy Najera
    Wanda Placeres
    Chiara Servantes
    Amber Trivedi
    May Yap
     
     

    Bible Bearer
    Tai Caparas


    Ring Bearer

    Alexander Yap

    Coin Bearer
    Kaylan Trivedi

      Junior Bridesmaids
    Nikki Ann Ballelos
    Jasmine Bilbao
     
      Veil Sponsors
    Charlie Caparas
    Divina Caparas
      Flower Girls
    Kailee Bilbao
    Lilli Blbao
    Maia Bilbao

     
      Cord Sponsors
    Rhaimver Romero
    Francia Caparas

      Celebrants
    Father Kenny Aquino
     
     

    Ninongs/Godfathers
    Dr. Edwin Ballelos
    Romeo B. Cabanayan
    Angel Carreon
    Atty. Val Dagani
    Alejo de Guzman
    Gideon de la Cruz
    Atty. Efren G. Gono
    Dr. Patrick P. Gonzales
    Wilson Macalua
    Dennis Manabat
    Glenn Montenegro
    Abner Pakilit
    Arnovio Pakilit, Jr.
    Engr. Alfredo M. Reyes
    Engr. Cirilo M. Reyes
    Raymond Reynolds
    Ephraim Romero
    Herman Torreda, Jr.
    Dr. Diego Yangco, Jr.
    Harley Yap
    Atty. Ronald Yap
    Pastor Tony Zman

     

    Ninangs/Godmothers
    Mary Ann Ballelos
    Myrna C. Ignacio
    Lina Carreon
    Concepcion Esplana
    Ethel Macalua
    Nancy de la Cruz
    Rafaelita R. Gono
    Meliza C. Gonzales
    Cynthia Macalua
    Amorita Pakilit
    Rosa Montenegro
    Lynne Pakilit
    Constantine Jimenez
    Blanca M. Soeda
    Emilyn E. Reyes
    Ma. Evangeline Espino-Reynolds
    Helen Romero
    Emily Torreda
    Adelona Yap
    Esther Yap
    Orchid Gile
    Wilma Zman

     
         
      A big thank you to Fernan Caparas for creating this wonderful website. http://fernancaparas.com/

    A million thanks go to Louie Abellera, our spectacular photographer, who snapped the engagement photos you see here, and will be capturing every moment in Florence. http://www.louieaphoto.com

    A huge thank you to Melissa Lorenzana for her editing skills!

    A special thanks to Weddings Under the Tuscan Sun, especially Tara Fontana for helping to guide us through the wedding planning adventure. http://www.weddingsunderthetuscansun.com

    And of course, thanks to YOU: Our amazing friends and family, the wedding party, Florence guests, Orlando guests and those who will be with us in spirit. We thank you from the bottom of our heart. All of you are a piece of us and make us who we are today. We thank you for your love and support.

    Most of all, we would like to thank our God all mighty for without him none of this would be possible.
       
         
           
         
       

    Wedding
    October 12, 2011 time TBD
    Chiesa dei Santi Michele e Gaetano

    Reception
    October 12, 2011 time TBD
    La Gigliola of Tuscany, Italy
    Montespertoli, (Fl), Italy

    For those who may not already know, the city of Florence is relatively small. You can pretty much walk the entire city if you have a good pair of sneakers and are willing to explore. Having said that, finding accomodations in the city center would be recommended and we do have a few hotel recommendations which you will find below. When we went there in March, the only times we needed to take a taxi were to and from the train station.

    The reception is a 20 minute car ride from the church. It is located in the hills on the outskirts of Florence. There will be transportation provided after the wedding from the church to the reception site and then back to the city center after the reception.


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    Holy Family Family Life Center
    www.holyfamilyorlando.org
    5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd.
    Orlando, FL 32819

    Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
    Time: 6:30pm - 11:30pm