Unfortunately, this anniversary celebration has been canceled.

Mariano & Barbara

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Unfortunately, this anniversary celebration has been canceled.

Mariano & Barbara

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Q + A

General Questions

When and where is the celebration?

Saturday, November 30 in Manila, Philippines. Morning mass will be held at Pope Pius XII Catholic Center. Banquet reception and celebration will be held at The Manila Hotel.

What's the dress code?

Festive & Dressy — This means have fun with your outfits and show off your personal style. Dress somewhere between cocktail and semi-formal attire but feel free to wear bright colors, prints, and statement accessories.

RSVP & Attendance

When do you need to know if we're attending?

ASAP! By the second week of August at the latest. Our celebration is during a very busy holiday time in Manila so the sooner we can lock in our numbers the better!

How do I RSVP?

Go to the RSVP tab on this website and follow the prompts to complete the RSVP process.

Are children allowed to attend?

Yes, absolutely! Make sure to let us know when you RSVP.

Travel & Accommodations

Where should we stay if we're traveling?

We have a block of rooms available to be reserved at The Manila Hotel. Staying there will be extra convenient since we'll be having our banquet celebration there as well. If there are no rooms available, we recommend looking at Rizal Park Hotel, which is another nice option close by.

Is transportation provided?

Transportation for guests staying at The Manila Hotel will be provided to Pope Pius XII for the Morning Mass and back to the hotel for the banquet reception. More information on the transportation times will be shared closer to the event date.

Mass & Reception

What time should I arrive?

If you plan to attend the morning mass, please arrive by 9:50am before the mass the starts at 10am. For the banquet reception, please arrive by 1:20pm before the formal program and lunch begins.

Will there be any activities between the ceremony and reception?

A cocktail hour will be held from 12pm—130pm at The Manila Hotel event space. Tasty appetizers and a variety of refreshing beverages will be available.

What type of food will be served?

An amazing buffet of Filipino delicacies is planned for the banquet reception. A range of Filipino appetizers, entrees, and desserts will be served.

Miscellaneous

What if we have more questions?

Email us at marbeb50th@gmail.com