A Filipino couple turned their flooded wedding venue into a stage for unwavering love as they exchanged vows inside the Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan province, despite knee-deep water caused by heavy rain and Typhoon Wipha.
The newlyweds, Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar, refused to let extreme weather ruin their long-awaited wedding day. While aware of potential flooding due to continuous downpour, they were still surprised by the extent of the water level inside the church. Yet, they proceeded with the ceremony undeterred.
This photo captured during the July 22 ceremony shows the bride walking through floodwater in her gown and train, and the groom waiting. (Photo: social media)
“We just mustered enough courage. We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will be more sacrifices if we don’t push through today,” Verdillo told the Associated Press.
Guests Cheer as Bride Walks Flooded Aisle in Viral Wedding Moment
Photos captured during the July 22 ceremony show the couple smiling as they exchanged vows, with the bride walking through floodwater in her gown and train, and the groom waiting at the altar in a white suit with his pants rolled up. The photos have since gone viral.
“I feel that challenges won’t be over. It’s just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we’ve overcome,” Verdillo said, reflecting on their 10-year relationship.
The photos have since gone viral. (Photo: Social Media)
Guests joined in celebration, standing in the water and cheering for the couple. “You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued. It’s an extraordinary wedding,” said one of the attendees.
