Miriam Quiambao and Claudio Rondinelli chose Boracay as wedding venue because they both love the beach. As the beautiful sunset faded into dusk, the groom took his bride in his arms and carried her off to a fairy-tale future.

The reception was held at Friday's Resort, where bride and groom cut the ceremonial first slice from their wedding cake. The Boracay-based Bong-bong band, which specializes in ethnic music, entertained the guests.

"Gonna do the limbo rock, all around the limbo clock!"

Miriam and Claudio dance to the beat of the drums.

The newlyweds with friends (from left to right): Hernan Zanghellini, DidoVallini, Pierandrea Miani, Corrado Riccio, Edoardo Podesta, Andrea Quaglia, Gianandrea Pesci with baby Julia Pesci, and Angelo Miani, who stood as Claudio's best man.

The couple with top Hong Kong models (L-R): Li Chow, Gardenia Vallini, Chua Sei Mei, Kuang Mei Jessey, Paola Miani, and Madrona Marcet.

Claudio fixes Miriam's veil and train after it was blown by a sudden gust of wind.

The newlyweds ride off into the sunset in their makeshift bridal car—a golf cart laced with fresh Formosa leaves and white Dendrobium orchids.

Beauty runs in Miriam's family. Her sister Jed is also a knockout.

The Quiambaos: (from left to right) dad Med, who was emotional during the wedding; mom Len; and sister Jed.

On the morning of the wedding, Miriam got several island boys to build a sand castle of her design. The result: a majestic creation fit for a beauty queen!