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So you wanna learn more about the bride? Read more about Berna below...

I was born on May 23. I was raised in Manila, Philippines by my loving parents Boy and Tina Del Valle. I have three sisters named Angel, Christine and Diane and I am the second/middle child. I studied and graduated high school at Manresa. Although I was a girly-girl in school, I was always active and participated in a lot of leadership activities. High school was one of the highlights of my life. I really enjoyed it. I left for the States right after I graduated high school. It was quite sad leaving my high school friends behind.  

In April 2001, my family moved to WA. At first, I didn't really appreciate WA. I thought it was too quiet and very laid back. I knew I would have a hard time adjusting to the new environment. Luckily, in 2003, I met new friends and RAF!

I attended community college in Olympia for two years, transferred to University of Washington and took up Psychology.

Wanna know me more?

Well, I am a thinker. I am a worrier. I am an organizer. I am "mataray" since birth (haha). I love new ideas. I love decorating. I love food. I love silvanas, sansrival, fried bananas, and bacon. I love cooking filipino dish. I love clothes. I love boots. I love colognes. I love make up. I love hairstyling. I love fleece blankets. I love music. I love watching 20/20 (hahaha), The O.C., Family Guy, and Friends. I love videokes. I love reunions with relatives esp. cousins. I love children. I love light, pastel and metallic colors. I love roses, lilies and tulips.....and last but not the least, I love WINKY =p

So you wanna learn more about the groom? Read more about Raf below...

 

I was born on September 19 in Quezon City, born as the Middle child among 2 other brothers (Miguel and Gabriel). I was raised by parents (Ira Flores and Victoria Prieto) in a strict but casual home. I studied at La Salle Green Hills until junior year of high school and left for the states to pursue higher education.

 

All throughout grade school and high school, baseball was a passion. I had played in tournaments overseas representing the Philippines, bringing lots of memories and cultural appreciation. I lived in Centralia WA for 3 years, tried out college, and was confused about career paths, so I decided to give HAWAII a shot. While in Hawaii, I stumbled into a performing choir, learned voice, and trained with the best of the best (kanikapila). After a year, I decided to move back to WA state and the BEST THING HAPPENED.....I met Berns!

 

While in WA, my mind set was more matured to know what field of study to take. I have always enjoyed playing doctor since i was a kid, went to school to be a Pharmacy Tech and got certified, now a CPhT. But it doesn't stop there. I am currently almost done with my prePHARM and my next step is to enter the Pharmacy program. Its been quite the journey but it will all pay off...I always say to myself "You can't enjoy the success of victory unless you live moments of failure."