A Parisian fairytale

Featuring Francesco Roberto Osmeña Dino and Rhea Camille Tan Chong

Some love stories are written in the stars, and some, like Francesco and Rhea’s, are carefully threaded through generations of friendship, serendipity, and a touch of divine timing.

“My mom has always been close to his grandparents,” Rhea shared. “But I never imagined that one family visit to Cebu would lead to a love like this.” It was during that trip, while casually dressed and giving a tour of his grandfather’s home, that Francesco first met Rhea.

He asked for her number that day, and what followed was a year of sweet persistence—texting, calling, and eventually flying weekly from Cebu to Manila just to see her.

“I thought he was just being polite. But he showed up every week. He made me feel seen and cherished in ways I never knew I needed,” she said.

Five months later, Francesco proposed.

Though Rhea had once envisioned independence above all, she realized that true love doesn’t compete with strength, it complements it. “He came into my life when I wasn’t looking for love. But it was the kind of love I didn’t know I was missing.”

The couple’s wedding was held in the City of Love—Paris. Inspired by the romantic elegance of a Parisian fairytale, they chose a soft pastel palette and hosted their celebration at the iconic Shangri-La Paris.

With the artistry of celebrated florist Gideon Hermosa, the venue bloomed into a dreamscape filled with refined whimsy and floral grandeur.

“Our theme was meant to feel like spring—light, romantic, and magical,” Rhea said. But more than just a theme, every detail held deep intention. Their “cake” was a tower of pastel macarons lit with sparkling candles.

Guests received Eiffel Tower keychains, Ladurée macaron boxes, and welcome tote bags filled with local Parisian treats, charming tokens of love and gratitude.

The couple’s favorite moments included the emotional walk down the aisle, heartfelt vows, moving speeches from loved ones, and their unforgettable first dance. “It felt like every part of the day was a highlight.

The intimacy, the elegance, the laughter, we were surrounded by love from every corner of the world.”

What truly made their wedding one of a kind wasn’t just the grandeur, it was the legacy of two families brought together, and the beginning of a new chapter that felt, in every way, like destiny.