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A decade after their first “I do,” Encantadia star Diana Zubiri and her husband Andy Smith renewed their wedding vows in a romantic ceremony on May 11 at Okada Manila.…

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Hype Wedding: Bringing Korean elegance to Filipino love stories

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Hype Wedding didn’t begin with a business plan—it started with love. Three years ago, one of the founders, Emily Lee, who was then a bride-to-be was working in Manila, separated…

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Dancing through love

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Featuring Adrian Reyes and Michael Shelton It all began on a summer night in 2017, at Dallas’ vibrant Purple Party—a celebration of joy, pride, and connection. Introduced by a mutual…

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A streetwear love story

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Featuring Dave V. Moleta and Lou Veronica Canaria They met in a Literature 2 class in 2015—two college students at Saint Louis University in Baguio who didn’t know then that…

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A Love that Grew With Grace

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Featuring Joseph Tiu and Ren Rebadomia Not all love stories begin with fireworks, some start with a quiet spark that slowly grows into something extraordinary. For Joseph and Ren, that…

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Jason Magbanua at 25: A Legacy of Love, Lens, and Lifelong Stories

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For the past 25 years, Jason Magbanua has redefined how love is captured on film. Often hailed as the pioneer of wedding videography in the Philippines, Jason’s name is now…

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Saying “yes” to forever

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Featuring Rowen I. Lamban and Bethany Ruth Acabal Love found its way through patience, persistence, and profound gestures of affection. Rowen and Bethany’s journey began one fateful evening in Cebu,…

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A classy minimalist dream of love, law, and life

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Featuring Koko Gonzales and Camille Canlas Koko Gonzales and Camille Canlas had walked similar paths growing up in Pampanga, but it wasn’t until their first year in law school that…

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Love unbounded: A celebration of queer joy and cultural fusion

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Featuring Beatriz Datangel Rodgers and Charity Datangel Rodgers Beatriz and Charity’s love story began in 2019, sparked by a serendipitous online match that blossomed into a profound connection. Unable to…

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A wedding in 37 days

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Featuring Ethan Lee & Erika Kristensen-Lee Some love stories unfold slowly, others strike like lightning. For Ethan and Erika, it was a little bit of both—destiny with a dash of…

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Diana Zubiri and Andy Smith celebrate 10 years of love with a vow renewal

Hype Wedding: Bringing Korean elegance to Filipino love stories

Dancing through love

A streetwear love story

A Love that Grew With Grace

Jason Magbanua at 25: A Legacy of Love, Lens, and Lifelong Stories

Saying “yes” to forever

A classy minimalist dream of love, law, and life

Love unbounded: A celebration of queer joy and cultural fusion

A wedding in 37 days

Wedding Essentials collector’s edition

When Gatsby meets romance

Your wedding, your way: Discover the magic at the Getting Married Bridal Fair 2025