We know that not all personal wedding vows are always captured for the onsite video. We also admit that we haven’t seen and heard all the greatest exchange of vows the past year. But for the past couple of days, we’ve definitely heard a lot of good ones as shared to us by wedding videographers and W@Wies alike.
More than the visual aspect of these videos, we listened intently as these couples exchange promises to each on their wedding day. Good editing definitely helps – with choice soundbites blended seamlessly with the music. But the heart & soul of these wedding videos are the words uttered. Some of these vows are funny, while others are heartfelt; while even some managed to be both at the same time! The marriage vows included in our list were either read, memorized, recited impromptu, or even adlibbed. But no matter how they were said, ALL are very personal. A glimpse into the couple’s story.
Here we present to you our Top 11 choices for the Best Wedding Vows of 2011!
Lhander Tan + Joanna Norberte 5th Wedding Anniversary – Renewal of Vows
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2011. The year that was. A year of a number of celebrity weddings. But it’s not just Pinoy celebrities and Destination Weddings that takes all the space in our annual review of the best weddings of the past year. Like always, our list includes ordinary couples who made extraordinary impact to their wedding suppliers to be chosen as their “Wedding of the Year” based on their personal criteria and standards. Unassuming couples seem to be a popular choice for this year’s feature article.
Without further ado, here’s the Best Weddings of 2011 from January to December! (note: clicking on the name of the contributing supplier will direct you to more wedding photos or onsite video of the couple)
Oyo Sotto + Kristine Hermosa
12 January | Club Balai Isabel
“Oyo & Tin’s will always make it on top of our list of most memorable weddings. Unlike other celebrity couples, they were beyond the flaunting of their beautiful wedding. They opt to make it intimate and private, sans the media coverage from the press or any TV networks. Real life couples like them make us believe in forever and serendipitous endings!”
John Estrada + Priscilla Meirelles
26 February | Thunderbird Resort, La Union
“For us, John & Priscilla’s wedding was the best one for last year. Not only because they are celebrities, but more so because they were truly hands on with their wedding preparations which made their 3-day weekend wedding truly memorable for the suppliers and guests alike. No single detail was missed out — from the golf tournament for the male guests with the groom, to the bridal spa party for the bride & female guests, to the rehearsal dinner & Tiki night party the night before. Everything was perfect! And of course, the beautiful exchange of vows right during sunset was breathtaking! We were truly privileged to have been part of this wonderful, unforgettable wedding.”
Karlou Amada + Rochelle Evangelista
15 May | Le Jardin Rosella, Tagaytay
“We love new and bold ideas as long as it keeps the intimacy, glamour, fun, and excitement of the event. This inspires us more and unlock the doors of creativity. Karlou & Rochelle certainly made this wedding their own by putting twists to old traditions. Chickens instead of doves, log cutting instead of cake and Zest-O instead of wine!”
Jika David + Brice Jaulneau-Labarre
04 June | Eglise Saint-Sauveur de Brignoles + Château de Robernier (Provence, France)
“It was our first trip to Europe and it is not everyday you get to cover a wedding in a medieval castle surrounded by wheat fields and vineyards. The South of France is very picturesque that you can choose any surrounding as a backdrop to the couple. One of the more memorable moments during the wedding was going to church which was a 30-minute drive from the castle. The Filipino contingent convoy of three cars had to rely on the cars’ GPS… in French! With the foreign language and unfamiliar surroundings, one by one, the cars took different turns and got lost but eventually reached the church all at the same time, just like how it is in movies.”
Paal Froeyen + Michelle Uy
14 July | Seawind, Boracay
“Mich from Christine Ong-Te Events waited for the perfect partner to come along and it took quite a while. But when we learned that she had found the one, there was no stopping the freight train. And when she announced it, everyone was excited! But it also came as sad news because we all knew that after the wedding, they will be moving to live in Norway. A beautiful wedding day handled by the team of Amanda Tirol, but everyone else in Christine Ong-Te’s team, Make-Up Studio and Imagine Nation peeps to name a few, put in their efforts to make the day extra special and memorable. We thank God for making the wedding possible and for giving such beautiful weather (it was raining hard days before). To me this is one for the books! (plus who doesn’t love a Boracay wedding?)”
“We chose Derrick and Bonny’s wedding because it has all the elements of a perfect wedding – a scenic location, well thought of wedding details, heartfelt vows, unguarded emotions, an amazing fusion of cultures, family and friends who treated us with so much love and most of all, a couple who has successfully survived all the odds!”
“I expected to gain knowledge but not as soon as the early part of my trip; How important culture, history, art, love, family and God is in our lives. Regardless of your descent, religion or age. Along these realizations we stumbled upon this couple and families bonded together with love. Their union summarized all that I have learned and reflected all the awakening knowledge that I have gained. Special thanks to Robert and Laura for the opportunity and friendship, and to Paul Vincent & Ayvih delos Reyes for the assistance.”
Jonathan Fenix & Coco Opena
04 September | Tagaytay Highlands
“I’ve had two other couples wherein the wedding kiss was the couples’ first kiss. But Jon & Coco’s was extra special. In her vow, she told Jon, “I promise to make love to you as often as you like — even everyday.” Prompting Pastor Desmond to cut-in and say, “Hold it, hold it… I think we are saying too much here. We have kids around, and you do realize that this is a vow you are making before the Lord, right?” It was really precious! Everyone at the wedding could only feel the joy and excitement between The couple! After all, there’s the wedding night! At the end of the wedding, I was probably one of the last to leave the place and I saw the bride’s mom standing outside. I approached her and said, “Tita, you’ll miss her in your home.” She replied, “Oo nga eh, maybe I can have her one last night.” And so I offered to try to convince The groom. When I asked Jon, I got a big loud answer, “You tell her I already waited 38 years for this and I will not postpone it another night!” Yes, their that was their first! First kiss, first everything — a perfect exclamation point to the journey of waiting for God and His perfect time!”
Jor-El de Guzman + Joyce Kung
10 September | Hilton Fallsview Hotel (Niagara Falls, Canada)
“With the great experiences and great people we meet, we find it difficult to choose the one we can our best for 2011. Although, we consider the wedding of Jor-El and Joyce in Niagara Falls, Canada as one of the most memorable. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to witness the marvel of The Niagara Falls, and to be able to cover a wedding there is truly unimaginable. But what makes this wedding really stand out more is the incredibly warm gesture that Joyce and Jor-El showed me. Their wedding day was a few days after my birthday and they actually prepared a surprise for me by having their whole reception sing me a birthday song that left me in awe and overjoyed. The toughest thing in destination weddings is to be away from home and from your love ones especially on your birthday and having a ballroom filled with people mostly with foreigner sort of embrace you in such a way is truly an experience out of the ordinary.”
Paul Valencia + Jean Cayetano
20 September | UST + La Castellana
“Paul and Jean’s story is very inspiring. Imagine having a long distance relationship for six years and six months and still staying together, despite many problems that can happen because the two of you are not together. It seems almost impossible. But these two just fought for each other with the help of God’s grace and love, and finally got married last September. They’re finally together for the rest of their lives. It was very touching seeing Paul’s reaction to Jean when she entered the church; he was both crying and excited at the same time, and you could just feel the genuine happiness people had for them. It just really goes to show that when you truly work on love, all the challenges you may encounter is worth it.”
Vince Arlante + Kit Siendo
23 September | Our Lady of Lourdes + Splendido, Tagaytay
When I was approached by Vince & Kit to inquired about my service-only package the first thing that I noticed is their simplicity as a couple. I have already seen them scouting around different bridal fairs & I feel happy to have been chosen by clients who are as down-to-earth & unpretentious as them. They wanted the event to be as intimate and personal as possible which evidently shone through every detail of the ceremony & celebration. Love is not measured by any amount – and this was true enough for my Wedding of the Year couple: Vince & Kat.
Mark Sandico + Gan Perez
25 Septermber | Santuario de San Jose + Peninsula Manila
“Mark and Gan’s wedding is for us one of those that broke the norms of how a wedding should go. From their details and tons of call-out boards and the crazy poses they made their entourage do during the ceremony march was just too fun! And in the reception, they had a special number done by a Michael Jackson impersonator. Everyone who attended just felt the happy vibe as they partied the night away. Mark and Gan’s goal was really just to have everyone enjoy the wedding… and they hit it dead on! Ever since we posted their wedding photos, a lot of other couples started to inquire and we started to receive a lot of unique ideas/concepts that they want to do for their wedding. These kind of weddings just have the ‘spunk’ that we love capturing.”
“While it’s a dream for many Filipinos to be married in a romantic country overseas, Dongyang and Cenyang, who are Swiss-based Chinese couple, chose to have their special day in our country. Their wedding was just their second time to visit the Philippines and yet they fully entrusted every detail of their wedding to hand-picked all-Filipino wedding suppliers led by Christine Ong Te Events – a proof of how much talent and beauty our country has to offer. It was God’s birthday gift for me to be working with Mayad Studios for the first time as I am a big fan of their craft. I can say that this is the most intimate wedding I have covered so far. They only had 16 guests all coming from China (suppliers outnumbered their guests)! It was such a beautiful beach wedding on a month of October. It was raining hard a day before, but the skies surprisingly cleared up on the day of the wedding itself giving the event a dreamy feel on my images.”
Alvin Ty + Alessandra Ty
23 October |San Agustin Church + Edsa Shangri-La
“The thing about this couple is that they very down-to-earth and what I admire the most is that they remain in love all throughout their relationship. The wedding of Alvin and Sansan elaborates such a full production, most elegant gown, an exquisite and a grandiose reception with guests that number in the bigger hundreds that include prominent individuals from politicians to business magnates. Further than anything their wedding is simply stunning and sincere. I’m extremely glad to have met them.”
Ken Wong + Janice Layug
12 November | Klapsons Hotel, Singapore
Our first wedding shot in full Monochrome Series. A destination wedding happened in Singapore wherein our camera were all set in black and white. And it was a blast working with Phoeben & Gen Teocson and Randall of Mangored. The gown was created by Veluz Reyes.
Mark Escueta + Jolina Magdangal
19 November | Madre de Dios, Tagaytay Midlands (church wedding)
21 November | Splendido Tagaytay Golf & Country Club (garden wedding)
“What’s special about this wedding is not the fact that they are famous in the Philippines, with Jolina being an actress and Mark being a rockstar drummer of Rivermaya. This is their church wedding, attended only by more or less 20 people. There was nothing grand planned about this actually, it was almost like a practicing for their garden wedding on November 21st. But love is truly grand and we all felt it immensely as the day progressed. I live for moments like these. I will actually let the pictures speak for themselves. I’m sure Jolina and Mark will have a flourishing married life. There is no doubt about it.”
“Early on we had a feeling that this had the makings of a wedding to remember. The couple was SO hands-on — from the invites to the gown, it was their own design. Even the theme they chose was unique and was SO them. Come wedding day — or days, as they had not one but two ceremonies — we knew that this IS a wedding to remember. It was private, intimate and romantic. They even had a semblance of divine intervention as their “No Plan B” outdoor wedding didn’t have a single drop of rain until the end of the reception.And here’s the clincher… this was a celebrity wedding. (P.S. Jolina’s spontaneous, unread vow and Mark’s heartfelt, written vow has got to be 2011’s best exchange of vows.)”
Romulo Tobias + Nena Bacud (Golden Wedding Anniversary)
30 December | Manila Hotel
Never did Capt. Romulo and Lola Nena thought that they would have their vows renewed 50 years after their wedding. A Golden Shotgun Wedding, so to speak. A true labor of love, the Tobias family, together with their relatives and pamangkins prepared a long time for this secret special event. Everyone contributed and shared for the new rings of the couple. Since the family wanted a very simple but memorable wedding, they did almost everything by themselves: coordination, invites for 120 guests, planning, and even entertainment. They made sure the big secret would not leak out. All along, the couple thought they were just going to have a family pictorial at Manila Hotel and Luneta Park since it was their wedding anniversary. We played along, of course, but still documented everything. Capt. Romulo and Lola Nena walked into a room full of people who loved them. They were accompanied by marching cadettes and still haven’t got a clue of what’s happening. Reaching the altar, Lola Nena was so surprised to see the man standing in front of them. The brother of Capt. Tobias, Most Rev. Antonio Tobias. The same man who wed them 50 years ago.”
To say that these two artists are creative is an understatement. “Cute ng wedding. Very Jolina!” said one comment when we posted links to the their prenups and wedding album in the W@W FB page(LIKE us up to get similar updates).
She is a ramp model who has been her son’s apple of the eye for 12 years. He is a restaurateur and sportscaster who vowed to be family to her and her son. The couple got married last October 15.
Below is the onsite video created by Bob Nicolas and shown to all their wedding guests same day. 🙂
The ceremony and reception were held at Peninsula Manila. Seeing rows of crystal chairs being set up in one scene on the video was ‘magical’. The wedding gown is by Randy Ortiz, and the bride’s second look (reception gown) is by Rhett Eala.
about this episode:Tracey Heppner is an international destination wedding photographer from Canada. In January 1, 2011, she moved to the Philippines with her family so she & husband could work for Gentle Hands (GH) — a ministry founded by her in-laws that rescues abandoned Filipino children and cares for them until each is found a suitable family. She gets to shoot weddings here too! There’s even one true christmas {wish} philippines where she will give away a FREE wedding photography package to a lucky couple getting hitched in Manila (or elsewhere if travel cost will be covered) in 2012. 🙂
I was amazed with the artwork in this poster the first time I saw it.
I’m digging the vintage feel of it all. This was designed by artist JP Cuison for MangoRed. MangoRyan wanted us to share this with all the abroad-based W@Wies who may be interested in having a prenup or postnup shoot with them.
There are only 20 slots available. Checkout the poster and see if they are visiting a city near you. Email mangoredstudios@gmail.com for inquires or to reserve a slot. 🙂
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R&B princess Kyla and PBA player Rich Alvarez have been engaged since early this year when she got her surprise marriage proposal as she celebrated her birthday in a hotel last January 5, 2011. The couple have been together for five years and are scheduled to be married later this year.
A little over a week, the couple had their prenup pictorial at a beach in Batangas. Charisse Tinio of Nice Print Photography emailed us a dozen of pictures of the couple to share with our readers. Here are just some of them…
The player for Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters is the signer’s first and only boyfriend. As for her dream wedding, she related this in one interview:
“Gusto ko traditional, ‘yong naglalakad sa church. Medyo may pagka-Filipina ako. Minsan ka lang kasing ikasal, ‘di ba, kaya maglalakad na ko sa aisle….“
To see the rest of the images from the couple’s engagement session, head on the W@W’s FB Page and LIKE us. 🙂
More than the power guest list which involved the biggest names in showbiz and politics, the focus of Bong & Lani’s silver wedding was family. Here’s the couple with all their entire brood posing for Lito Sy.
Bong & Lani first wed in a non-sectarian ceremony at the Forest Lawn Memorial in Glendale, California, in 1986. Lani then was just 18 and pregnant with their first child. They had their Catholic wedding in Revilla’s hometown in 1998 with Philippine Centennial as their theme and Cavite as backdrop.
The renewal of vows was held last May 28 at the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and a grand feast followed at the Harbour Tent ng Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
The couple’s sons — Brian and Jolo — stood as best men and their eldest daughter, Inah, was her mom’s matron of honor. Playing fowergirl & ring bearer are their two grandchildren.
Below is the onsite video also by Lito Sy’s team. Watch as the bride candidly say as she delivers her vows, “Sana mahalin mo pa ako, lalo na ngayong lola na ako.” 🙂
The marketing/communications arm of TLC Southeast Asia sent W@W an email with its special programming schedule (dubbed as “Royal Wedding Week”) counting down to the much awaited Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and we are happy to share it with our readers.
With the venue chosen, the wedding invites sent out to a super VIP guest list, and the royal wedding date fast approaching, the wait is finally coming to an end!
Witness the highly awaited royal nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton when TLC kicks off a week of exclusive programming centered on the royal family and the wedding, beginning Monday, April 25, in a lead up to the wedding day on Friday, April 29. Please refer below to the programme lineup for airing details.
• Charles and Di: Once Upon a Time premieres Monday, April 25 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
Relive the most-watched wedding of the 20th century—one billion people, all glued to the television on July 29, 1981, as Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. This two-hour special takes viewers back to that very day, replaying the memorable romantic moments as well as fascinating, never-seen-before footage. From the quirky to the queenly, poptoid graphics on screen reveal little-known facts and behind-the-scenes trivia about what made this a fairytale wedding come true.
• Royally Astounding: 30 Defining Days of the Monarchy premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
This compelling documentary holds up a magnifying glass to 30 days in the life of the royal family over the last 30 years. How did the British Monarchy learn from the mistakes made back in 1981 to ensure the mismatch of Charles and Diana would not be repeated in 2011 with William and Kate? We count the 30 key dates—good and bad—that enabled a many-centuries-old institution to “Keep Calm and Carry On.”
• Wild About Prince Harry premieres Wednesday, April 27 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
With his brother William about to tie the knot, Prince Harry, at 26, takes over the top spot on the list of the world’s most eligible bachelors. This hour-long special seeks to answer the question of just how did a teen—so troubled after his mother’s death—manage to transform himself into a war hero, a charity campaigner, and a royal pin-up worthy of best man status?
• Making of a Royal Wedding premieres Thursday, April 28 at 2100 hrs (9:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
What does it take to pull off a once in a lifetime event? This hour-long special brings audiences inside some of the amazing choreography of logistics and details that go into preparing for the wedding of the century.
From security to dresses, from maintenance to meals, we’ll catch up with the tailors, photographers, artisans, vendors and even wedding guests as they all get ready for the Big Day.
• Extreme Royal Collections premieres Thursday, April 28 at 2200 hrs (10:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
Meet the most avid royal collectors from around the world! In the UK, squeeze into Margaret’s home where, after 30 years of non-stop collecting, she lives proudly surrounded by 10,000 plates, cups, spoons, and figurines in an amazing world of regal clutter. In Australia, rub shoulders with Janet and Philip, a couple who regularly open their doors to tour bus parties for tea and a tour of their royal bounty. And in the US, get a glimpse of the glamorous world of Pat, a high-end collector whose haul of royal collectables includes some of Princess Diana’s dazzling gowns.
• Countdown to the Royal Wedding premieres Friday, April 29 at 1500 hrs (3:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
Royal experts and beloved “Say Yes to the Dress“ star Randy Fenoli host a roundtable discussion from the UK, New York and beyond to bring viewers up to speed on everything they need to know for the big day.
• Live Royal Wedding coverage premieres Friday, April 29 at 1700 hrs (5:00 pm SIN/HK/MNL)
Join Clinton Kelly of “What Not To Wear“, Randy Fenoli of “Say Yes to the Dress”, and entertainment correspondent Amanda Byram, who will be bringing you the day’s events in a special version of the live coverage exclusive to TLC.
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If you’ve gotten hold of the April 2011 ish of YES! magazine with John & Priscilla’s wedding on the cover, you’d surely won’t find these pictures there. The ones here are the wedding photos by Oly Ruiz of MetroPhoto that he agreed to share with our readers. More of Oly’s pictures will be seen in the upcoming issue of Star Studio. 🙂
The Bride
The Groom
The Bridesmaids
The Venue
The Guests
The Vow
The Gaze
Parting Shot
Here’s John & Pricsilla’s onsite wedding video by Nice Print.
If you think Tiffany Chairs are the nicest seats you could find for your wedding, think again.
These are called Windsor Crystal Chairs and they are available for rent for your event. For inquiries, you may contact Maru De Ocampo of Windsor & Tiffany by Banquet Ensemble at 0928.500.3291. Rental rate is P300/chair. See more photos here.
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On February 26 (Saturday), actor John Estrada and Brazilian beauty queen/model Priscilla Meirelles will exchange I dos in a beach wedding at the Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point in La Union.
It was reported that they planned for several pre-wedding activities for their guests which include: a Golf Tournament for the gentlemen, a “Sparty!” (Spa Party) for the ladies, a Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner Party, which are happening the day before the wedding.
Yesterday, Charisse Tinio of Nice Print posted the celebrity couple’s prenup pictures. In this page are just some of them.
See the complete set of the couple’s prenups here.
February 14 is getting to be a popular date for mass weddings held throughout the country. Here we compile various photographs we found throughout the ‘net of hundreds of Filipino couples choosing to say ‘I do’ on Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Wedding photographer Dino Lara parked at San Agustin church in Intramuros, Manila and learned there was an ongoing mass wedding. Someone approached him and asked if he could shoot and cover the event. He gladly obliged. 🙂 [source]
In Palawan, western Philippines, at least 150 couples defied the rain by getting married and planting mangrove trees at a ‘Love Affairs with Nature’ themed mass wedding. For better and for worse, Jojie Salminiano and his new wife Analyn were not deterred by the rain. REUTERS [source]
A newlywed couple, Joey Bayo, 24 and his wife Lea, 20, plant a mangrove tree after a mass wedding of the theme “Love affairs with Nature”, in San Jose town, Puerto Princesa, Palawan city, western Philippines on February 14, 2011. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco [source]
Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) stand in prayer during a mass wedding inside the police headquarters in Manila February 14, 2011. Some 21 couples from the PNP were married for free in celebration of Valentine’s Day. [source]
Newlywed Filipino couples kiss during ceremonies at a mass wedding in the suburban city of Taguig, south of Manila, Philippines as they celebrate Valentine’s day on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011. About 140 couples joined the mass wedding sponsored by local government officials. AP / Aaron Favila [source]
Please do let us know if you find any more interesting mass wedding photos that we could add in this post. 🙂
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We know that not all personal wedding vows are always captured for the onsite video. We also admit that we haven’t seen and heard all the greatest exchange of vows the past year. But for the past couple of days, we’ve definitely heard a lot of good ones as shared to us by wedding videographers and W@Wies alike.
