With the vast blue sea of San Fernando, La Union and the golden sunset at Thunderbird Poro Point Resort as backdrop—John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles were pronounced husband and wife on February 26.
More than 200 people—who came from Manila, Zamboanga, Dumaguete, Bacolod, as well as Brazil and the U.S.—shared the special moment with the beautiful couple, who had prepared pre-wedding activities, such as a party for the ladies and a golf tournament for the gentlemen.
On the wedding day itself, the reception area looked splendid with its "international" theme and adorned with green and violet accents.
But what took everyone's breath away was the wedding ceremony itself held at the beach club.
SIDELIGHTS. While waiting for the groom and bride, there was an overall sense of camaraderie in the air.
Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid were among the early birds. Although the couple spearheaded the Tatak EDSA concert the previous night, they had promised to attend the wedding.
Kris Aquino, who was busy using her mobile phone, looked somber. From time to time, she would exchange a few words with her friends in showbiz.
Meanwhile, "Wala si Papa," was Ai-Ai delas Alas' opening line when she spotted us. The Kapamilya star was referring to her Italian-Colombian boyfriend Gio Salvador. "May shoot..." she said, her eyes sparkling.
Some guests couldn't resist a photo op with Lorna Tolentino, who gladly obliged. When it was our turn to ask her to pose for a picture, she quipped, "Me ganun? Solo?"
The rest arrived almost at the same time, and began assembling in small groups.
Of course, the most asked question of the day was "Darating kaya si Willie Revillame?"
Unwittingly, John himself provided the answer. At one point, he said: "What's happening? Start na tayo, come on. Everyone's here."
His ex-buddy was supposed to be one of the best men. But shortly after John inked a deal with ABS-CBN as one of the hosts of Happy, Yipee, Yehey, Willie told him: "Magsolian na tayo ng kandila."
The outburst was broadcast live on January 26, exactly a month before the wedding.
And, the second most asked question of the day was, "Darating kaya si Sharon Cuneta?"
