The surprise was on!
We gathered secretly to throw my brother a bro-dal shower, a fun-filled celebration before his big day.
We surprised him with his favorite food, drinks, and games.
The spread was epic!
We laid out a feast fit for a king (or in this case, a soon-to-be-groom).
There were platters of crispy fried chicken, shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce, and a pizza in a box.
The cake was also a highlight — a chocolate cake with a "Congratulations! Buhay mo yan" topper.
And let's not forget the real star of the show — the Filipino food: steaming plates of adobo, kare-kare, and roasted chicken.
The aroma wafted through the air, making everyone's mouth water.
But you know what?
The ultimate surprise party fails!
We gathered, decorations ready, food prepared, and gifts wrapped.
We waited for my brother to arrive, expecting the look of shock and delight on his face.
But as the minutes ticked by — 30, 45, 60, 90 — our excitement turned to confusion.
We checked our phones, sent texts, and even called him, but it turned out he wasn't even heading home yet!
Looks like we're the ones who got surprised!
Guess we'll just have to wait a little longer for the bro-dal shower shenanigans to begin!
And after holding it back for 2 hours, the wait was finally over!
My brother walked through the door, and before he could even process what was happening, we shouted "Surprise!" in unison.
The room erupted in cheers and applause as he looked around, taken aback by the sea of smiling faces.
We bombarded him with hugs, laughter, and good-natured teasing.
The food, drinks, and music kicked in, and the celebration was in full swing.
My brother's initial shock gave way to beaming smiles as he enjoyed the company of friends and family.
The food was also a hit, and my brother's friends babbled about the flavors and variety.
It was a culinary celebration that matched the excitement of the bro-dal shower!
After eating, the guys had a blast reminiscing about old times and sharing heartfelt words.
It was an unforgettable evening with friends and family.
Now, my brother's ready to take on married life with a heart full of joy and a belly full of good times!
And the two-hour wait was totally worth it!
Until our next surprise party... Buh-bye. 👋😍