Love stories, with their unexpected twists and turns, have a way of captivating hearts, and the tale of Joelle and Leni is no exception. From missed connections to second chances, their story is a testament to the power of love and the magic of perfect timing. Celebrating the love that was worth the wait, Joelle and Leni tied the knot on April 4, 2024.

Joelle and Leni met through the Bumble app; interestingly, they swiped right twice, proving that from-app-to-altar love stories do exist. #BumbleSuccessStory

Their garden wedding took place in Mahogany Place Tagaytay, exuding cool summer vibes, thanks in part to the eye-catching yellow design elements. The color palette mirrors the couple’s infectious energy, and the photography team Oak St. Studios said Joelle and Leni “kept the party going from sunrise to well past sunset.”

During her vows, Joelle expressed: “I’ve always been Ms. Hopelessly Romantic. I romanticize many things in my life. Dreamt about all the grand gestures, the happily ever after, the moments that make your heart sing.”

And sing and dance they did! The couple hosted their own wedding reception and partied the night away with their loved ones, with a program that lasted for two and a half hours!

Post-wedding, Joelle, as a content creator, also shared some Bumble Landi Tips to inspire others possibly find The One.

Every detail of Joelle and Leni’s wedding is well thought out, with the signature hue and elements of dating app Bumble tying the visual mood board together and bringing it to life with awe-inspiring creativity. A part in their invitation by Studio After Six reads: “We swiped right, fell in love and said I do. Now, this summer—we wanna party with you!”

The bride, who wore a minimalist wedding gown by Mel Orlina Couture, went viral on social media for her unique bouquet: her cute furbaby, looking so adorable in a black-and-yellow ensemble. Pets are part of the family, and including them in the entourage has been common in wedding ceremonies; but, a pet taking on the role of a bouquet is surely something we’ve never seen before!

Joelle said, “I think one of my fave parts about planning this was designing it in a way that felt authentically us as individuals and as a couple.”

There are tons of things to love about this wedding. Scroll through the gallery below to see the yellow, Bumble-themed wedding details that made this event creative and so much more personal:

- 1. Kwentuhan session with their Bumble Landi Box and all their landi memorabilia that marked the beginning of their love story@bts.contentcreator

- 2. Yellow garden-esque invitation by Studio After Six@bts.contentcreator

- 3. Their 'Landi Timeline'@bts.contentcreator

- 4. Bumble-inspired signature cocktails ('First Move' and 'Swipe Right') from Sebastiao Cocktails@bts.contentcreator

- 5. Yellow floral decor to match the invitations! (Ceremony styling by Bel & Co. Event Styling and reception styling by Town's Delight Catering)@bts.contentcreator

- 6. Chili honey and cinnamon honey for giveaways from Favored Encounters@bts.contentcreator

- 7. Photobooth signs from UPosePhotoboothServicesOak St. Studios

- Photobooth signsOak St. Studios

- 8. Welcome mirror signage by Luciteo Events@bts.contentcreator

- 9. A bee-inspired cake by Panic Baking Desserts served as a sweet nod to their Bumble meet-cute@bts.contentcreator

- 10. The couple's friends performed a dramatic reading of their very first Bumble conversation@bts.contentcreator

- 11. The bride punctuated her minimalist wedding gown by Mel Orlina Couture with the most adorable accessory: her cute furbaby as the bridal bouquet.Oak St. Studios

- 12. Well, we know bees and flowers go hand in hand. Look closely at the bride's wedding gown: the veil features white and yellow floral accents. Oak St. Studios

- 13. The groom's attire is not your ordinary barong. Fashion designer Santi Obcena created a custom embroidered groom's barong showing Pokémon Charmander's evolutions. There are Poké balls on the cuff and ALAB on the back collar in Baybayin, as well as flames.Oak St. Studios

- 14. Well, we spot a touch of yellow with those slices of lemon. The couple had a unity shot where they both took a shot of tequila which helped calm the nerves.Oak St. Studios

- 15. For their wedding pictorial outdoors, the bride accessorized her look with heart-shaped Bumble sunglasses!@bts.contentcreator

- 16. What a beautiful photo, captured by Oak St. Studios! The guests were equipped with yellow umbrellas for this outdoor wedding.Oak St. Studios

- 17. Lastly, that unmistakable newlywed glow, dramatically captured in this shot!Oak St. Studios

Wedding suppliers:

Photographer: Oak St. Studios

Video: Hello & Co. Cinema

Coordination LIA Weddings

Makeup: Isabelle L Rubio

Wedding gown: Mel Orlina Couture

Reception dress: Mara Chua

Barong: Santi Obcena

Sago's Bee Dress: Willow Pet Couture

Host: Kuya Show

Styling: Bel & Co. Event Styling

Prep place: Hilltop Country Inn

Venue: Mahogany Place Tagaytay

Special thanks to Bumble

Lead photos by Oak St. Studios

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