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Celebrity weddings are always a hot topic, usually because people love to have a glimpse of the personal lives of people they look up to or follow. It is also a great sight to see whenever these people finally find the love of their lives, and for their fans it’s something that’s worth celebrating.

Also, being able to witness the weddings of their beloved celebrities can also be a great source of #inspo especially when they themselves plan to have a dreamy wedding of their own.

Due to the pandemic, countless plans have been cancelled, since precautions and safety measures have to be taken into account whenever events are held in the country. This in turn caused many wedding plans to be changed. Some have resorted to choosing a simpler wedding, which is reasonable since the most important aspect of the wedding rituals are the genuine vows people have made for each other.

However, some chose to postpone their weddings since it has been their dream to have a grand wedding that they always envisioned in their minds. If you’re in need of inspiration, then we got you–check out some of the most bongga celebrity weddings!

Hayden Kho and Vicki Belo

Hayden Kho and Vicki Belo tied the knot on Septermber 3, 2017. The wedding of this couple stood out as truly grand and romantic among famous celebrity weddings, and it caught the attention of the masses. The location alone of the event was enviable: in Paris, the celebration began in a yacht on The River Siene, and did their vows at The American Church. The price of 80 million was spent on the wedding, with notable artists in attendance as well.

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera

December 30, 2014, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera became official husband and wife. The popularity of the two at this point in time were truly outstanding, hence the event has been called The Royal Wedding. The ceremony itself was held in Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City. Marian in particular turned heads with her gown by Michael Cinco, which was worth a whopping 2 million. Their sweet reception took place the Mall of Asia Arena, their 12-foot wedding cake certainly a sight to behold.

Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff

On November 12, 2017, fans of Anne Curtis celebrated her tying the knot with long time boyfriend Erwin Heussaff. The special occasion, which was a beautiful rustic garden wedding, happened in New Zealand, which was witnessed by loved ones of the couple, which include many notable celebrities. Anne definitely looked ethereal in her Monique Lhuillier gown which was custom made. After the main ceremony, the people were then carried off to a 40-minute vintage steamship boat ride on Lake Wakatipu on their way to Walter’s Peak High Country Farm. The reception also had a 3-tiered cake that showcases the bride and groom’s 6 beloved pets.

Yilmaz Bektas and Ruffa Gutierrez

Yilmaz Bektas and Ruffa Gutierrez took place in Manila in March 5, 2003. It was a luxurious garden wedding, having over 60 varieties of flowers for the celebration, and it had a lot of attention from the media, with various notable guests in attendance. Ruffa looked especially stunning in her gown with a 6-meter train. In spite of the dazzling romance of the wedding ceremony, the couple separated in 2008, which revolved around domestic abuse allegations.

Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres

The wedding of Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres took place at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Ormoc, Leyte. It was celebrated by the media and the fans, with the couple welcoming people on their pre-wedding prep which included a a commemorative shirt that said, “I was there at the Richard-Lucy wedding, Ormoc City, April 28, 1998.” The wedding guests  also recieved a mixtape which had 16 handpicked tracks that were important for the couple. One of the notable parts of their wedding is there was said to be a total of three receptions that were held–there was one dedicated to workers of the hacienda of Lucy’s family, as well as a motorcade and party for a thousand people that are residents and fans at the Ormoc Super Dome, and another reception which are dedicated to the attendants of the wedding.

Chiz Escudero and Heart Evangelista

Balesin Island was the place of choice for Chiz Escudero and Heart Evangelista, where they began their wedding weekend by celebrating Heart’s birthday and despedida de soltera. Many notable people were attendants of the event, ranging from celebrities to politicians. Heart was espeically stunning with her frock that exhibited a beautiful train of five meters and she shone in her gown that has 70,000 Swarovski crystals. Two receptions were done for the wedding: one took place in Balesin, and another was held in Manila for guests that were unable to take part in the island wedding.

Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia

Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia were two It’s Showtime hosts that became romantically involved and it eventually led to a wonderful wedding ceremony. Coleen looked especially regal as she walked in her Galia Lahav dress, and Billy turned heads with his elegant suit that was made by Edwin Tan. Their wedding cake was made by Chef Castillo Fuentes and the hand-painted gowns of the bridesmaids certainly made a for a beautiful picture that is a memory worth cherishing.

Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales

When talking about bongga celebrity weddings in the Philippines, Aga and Charlene’s ceremony also often comes up. One of the first events that lead to the ceremony of their tying the know is a gold tournament that lasted three days, which was held at Camp John Hay in Baguio. Many celebrities took part in this event as well. Regarding the official wedding itself, the two made their vows at  St. Joseph the Worker Parish, which Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos, Charo Santos-Concio, and Gabby Lopez as some of the notable attendants. Charlene’s mother prepared the seven-tier wedding cake for the reception over the course of seven months, which was one of the highlights of the beautiful event.

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