Celebrate With Us!

Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - The Manila Cathedral

Ceremony

Grand Hyatt Manila

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We met on the dance floor — literally.

In January 2016, Angela Rose David was a sophomore studying biology at UCLA, while Morris Lam had just started his first postgrad job as a software engineer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Already bored of the 9-to-5 grind (Angela: 🙄), Morris joined a UCLA dance organization called Foundations Choreography. By chance (Morris: or fate! 🫣), he was placed on a team taught by Angela and a mutual friend. In reality, teams were organized based on instructor preference, so Angela technically chose Morris first (Angela: you’re welcome 😌). What began as a shared hobby quickly turned into a close friendship, then relationship, and they have been dancing together ever since. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor where it all started! 💃🏻🕺🏻

Dance competitions throughout the years

Our Story

Photos

Paul Lam

Edgardo David

Rowena Siu

Rose Manalo David

Carlo Manalo

Madelaine Manalo

Anthony Padilla

An Carmi Manalo

Kevin Hwee

Camille Manalo

Kevin Ho

Amanda Nguyen

Andy Ta

Maan Catacutan

Hannah Espey

Clyde Jamerson (CJ) Litonjua

Chloe Litonjua

Wedding Party 🔨

We ask that you wear semi-formal attire, such as a cocktail-length dress, dressy separates or a suit and tie.https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal

Dress Code

Airport

Traveling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to the Grand Hyatt Manila is straightforward, with a typical travel time of 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. The easiest and most recommended option is using Grab (similar to Uber), which offers upfront pricing and direct pickup from your terminal. Grab does accept most U.S. credit cards, but it’s a good idea to have some Philippine pesos on hand, as occasional payment issues or driver preferences may require cash. Official airport taxis are also available and reliable if taken from designated stands. For groups or those with extra luggage, pre-booked private transfers offer added convenience, while public transportation is not recommended for first-time visitors. Here is a website with more details:https://3d-universal.com/en/blogs/how-to-get-from-naia-airport-to-bgc.html

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Hotels

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Shangri-La The Fort

Ascott Bonifacio

Seda BGC

Travel Essentials

Travel

RESTAURANTS

Mixed Asian food court located on Basement 1 level of Mitsukoshi BGC mall. A 2 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt. Try CoCo Ichibanya, Manila Inasal, and the Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory.

Itadaki

American/French bistro with Filipino twists. A 2 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt. Try their adobo fried rice, beef tapa, and champorado dessert.

Wildflour

Upscale Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. A 14 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt. Try their ragu alla bolognese speciale, pizza tartufata, and cannoli dessert.

Tartufo

SHOPPING

Lifestyle mall. A 2 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt.

Uptown Mall

A 1km-long boulevard offering boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment. A 12 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt.

Bonifacio High Street

Upscale shopping mall with luxury stores, restaurants, and rooftop garden. A 20 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt. Great place for souvenirs (try Kultura on Level 3).

SM Aura

Shopping mall complex with themed bazaars, bargain stores, and outdoor hawker's market. A 16 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt. Great place for souvenirs.

Market! Market!

Venice-inspired open-air mall featuring upscale shops, dining, and gondola rides. A 12 minute drive from the Grand Hyatt.

Venice Grand Canal Mall

DURING THE DAY

Intramuros, or the 'Walled City', is&nbsp;one of the oldest districts of Manila. A 40 minute drive from the Grand Hyatt. Explore the Casa Manila complex or take a tour of Fort Santiago.

Intramuros

Modern museum for Filipino archeological artifacts and cultural exhibits. An 11 minute drive from the Grand Hyatt.

Ayala Museum

The country's first world-class science museum. A 14 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt.

The Mind Museum

A NIGHT OUT

Nightclub with EDM vibes. An 8 minute walk from the Grand Hyatt. Otherwise explore Xylo's 4 partner clubs.

Xylo at The Palace

European-style super club. The surrounding neighborhood of Poblacion is also great to barhop (Ugly Duck, The Annex, Fyre, etc.). A 10 minute drive from the Grand Hyatt.

Octopus

LGBTQ-friendly bar and drag venue with performances. A 20 minute drive from the Grand Hyatt.

Morris & Angela Rose

Morris & Angela Rose

Registry