Bride's lovely sisters. Ok, loveli-er sisters (Hey, I can't have everything, can I?). Being three girls in the family, we used to fight -- and I mean FIGHT -- over clothes, shoes, use of the phone, choice of boyfriends, curfews, etc. But as we grew up and grew in the Lord, we began to bond and fight for one another instead (I will not hesitate to strangle anyone who hurts or harms my little sisters). Even when I'm married, I will do everything in my power to ensure that these girls get the good that they deserve in this world.

Bride's superfriend since college and my virtual fashion consultant for this wedding (she doesn't always dress like a rock star from the '60s. LOL). Picked her up in AS while looking for classrooms. Because she's a Ramos, I'm a Rivera (and another superfriend of ours is a Restor), we were stuck together for hours in registration lines. Believe me, nothing bonds people quite like queuing for a slot in classes in UP Diliman. (The other superfriends, a Musngi and a Gallardo, we either picked up in class or at the Sunken Garden). Ivy remains one of my superduperestfriends today and can be counted on for most anything, including flying from Australia for this.

Groom's co-Laker diehard and fellow food junkie. "Ely Bryant" was the groom's cheerleader during the couple's "apart years" (She even volunteered to pose as Rhoel's GF in one party we would both attend, just to gauge my reaction! He didn't proceed with the plan. Wisdom.). They met while working at ABS-CBN News Archives. They will die, kill, plot and destroy for KB24. While the world sleeps, they are already lining up in the rain for tickets to see Kobe in Manila. No one else could have deserved my extra Laker jersey dress more than this husky- voiced wild child.

Groom's little bro who's definitely NOT little. Richard borrows Rhoel's shoes, Rhoel borrows his clothes -- that has always been the way they transacted. Except for that one night in 2000 when the groom borrowed his brother's Cole Haans for an evening out in CCP, the same shoes that sealed his date with the bride (moi! - See Our Story). While he looks rough and tough (all Fernandez boys do but are such softies inside. LOL), Richard is always a warm, welcoming presence in Rhoel's home.

They might be a little old now to be flower girls (mahilig na mag-Starbucks, tama ba yun?!) but these two kids will always be our little girls. Denise (left in pic) is Rhoel's niece; Trisha (aka Bengget) is Blanche's cousin. When we first became a couple, these kids were only toddlers! They practically grew up together and remained close even when we weren't. They have always found ways to make sure Tito gets pogi points with Tita. Few people can be happier for us than these two angels.

Bride's little big boy in HK. He can charm a witch, but if his handsome smile doesn't work, he can throw a mean tantrum. Still, Nanay and Tita Bunchie adore him. This is the only child with four Inquirer reporters for yayas (and I won't even mention his army of relatives). Franco, who's looking more and more Chinese, speaks Cantonese now and is the biggest in his class. I'm sure we'll need an ID to prove he is only four years old (to avoid a bigger tab in the reception. LOL).

Bride's shopping partner/driver. She's often associated to Tita Shawie, Ara Mina and Marjorie Barretto (go figure). But Niks is much lovelier, and her bubbly personality is unmatched. Her laughter is contagious, she can talk non-stop and shop to death -- which is why we're such good friends. When I need some coffee and conversation, Niks will be there in five minutes (she lives near my old place) and we'll drive to Kopiroti for coffee, Chocolate Kiss for cake or Greenhills for shopping therapy -- and the world is all right again. LOL.