This has been a debate between my parents and I. And I know, I'm not the only one who experienced this, but almost all Filipino couples who are planning their weddings.
Well, here's my take on the matter, my personal opinion.
We won't:
..get someone just because they give lavish gifts. We have work. I'm sure that whatever they give us, we can earn and save up for it. It'll take some time, but we can buy it for ourselves.
..get someone just because they hold a government position. So?
..get someone because they're my (or his) parent's long-time friends. Unless they've been visible in our life, we'll consider. If not, no way.
We want:
..someone who has made an impact in our lives, whether it's just in mine, or husband-to-be's
..someone who has seen us together since we started dating, and know us personally
..someone whom we can approach even after the wedding, and give us words of wisdom about marriage
Principal sponsors, much like baptismal sponsors, will stand as your second parents. And second parents may not be physically visible always, but you know that when the time comes that you need them, you know they'll always be there. And that they'll make time. Because as you consider them your second parents, they also consider you as their children.
And not just another couple who got them because they give great, expensive gifts.
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