Inah Felicia Bautista, 18, daughter of action star turned politician Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and actress Lani Mercado, tied the knot with her boyfriend Jorge Vicente "Vince" del Rosario, 23, last May 28, at the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica in Intramuros, Manila.

Politics and showbiz meet at the wedding. Here, Vince talks to ninang Sen. Pia Cayetano and ninong Senate President Manny Villar.

Presidential daughter Luli Macapagal-Arroyo, one of the wedding's principal sponsors, smiles for PEP's cameraman at the risk of missing a step in her high heels.

GMA-7's top honcho Atty. Felipe Gozon was an early bird at the wedding. He stood as one of the ninongs to Inah and Vince.

 

The bride's dad Sen. Bong Revilla in a light chat with eldest son Bryan. The action star was in a jovial mood. But days prior to the wedding, he admitted shedding buckets of tears over "losing" his cherished Inah.

(Left to right) Senators Migz Zubiri, Jinggoy Estrada, Ramon Revilla Sr. (former senator), and Mar Roxas in a rare shot. Indeed, the opposition and administration officials set aside their political differences that day.

ABS-CBN's President Charo Santos-Concio and Rep. Imee Marcos are both wedding sponsors.

Bryan Revilla is a good friend of the groom. In one of the interviews of Inah's eldest kuya, he said he didn't expect Vince to be his brother-in-law so soon.

Jolo Revilla is one of the groom's men. Says the young actor to his sister Inah: "Inah, dalawa na tayo. Maaga nating ginawang lolo at lola sina [Papa at] Mama, pero okay lang ‘yon, pinasaya naman natin sila, e."

Walking down the aisle with Bong brought back some memories to Lani. "Parang nakikita ko nang magpakasal din kami ni Bong sa Las Vegas. That was also the same day, May 28. I am happy for my daughter. I wish her all the best."

Here comes the bride... so young, so happy, and so in love!

The minute Inah came together with her mom and dad for their walk down the church's red carpet, she became emotional. "Actually, I didn't expect that I was sobbing while I was walking through the aisle. I guess I was overwhelmed...."

Bong and Lani promised to guide and support their daughter.

Inah looked radiant in her Paul Cabral wedding gown.

Another tearful moment.

Lani was the first person to find out about Inah's pregnancy. In her interview with Showbiz Central, Lani said: "Siyempre, inayakan ko over the phone... nandiyan yung, ‘Anak, bakit? Did we do something wrong? What made you decide?' Maraming tanong ang nasa puso ko...."

But eventually Lani learned to accept that her daughter would soon leave the Revilla household to be with her husband.

She'll definitely miss Inah and their "girl talks."

Inah was firm and sure when she said, "I do." And at the exact moment she said those two words, her dad became teary eyed.

Ramon Sr. and Ramon Jr. The father and son both belong to the worlds of showbiz and politics.

The kiss that seals their union.

Congatulations to the newly weds!

Bong on Inah: "I love my daughter, kung ano ‘yong gusto niya, kung sino ‘yong mahal niya, mamahalin din namin."

After the wedding, the bride and groom started to relax. Bong and Lani, too!

The traditional photo-op with the parents of the bride and groom. Vince is the son of Jorge del Rosario, a good friend of Bong, and Angela Dizon Da Roza.

The parents wished the newly-weds a beautiful and solid family. Bong and Lani were also very young when they got married, but many years and several intrigues later, they're still together!

With the powerhouse ninongs and ninangs.

The bride's whole family.

The newly-weds walk towards a new life under a shower of best wishes. "Bagay na bagay sila. Maganda ang chemistry nila," remarked Lolit Solis, one of the ninangs.

With the support of their parents and the blessing of God, Vince and Inah face the future with overflowing enthusiasm.

Reception was held at Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. Precy Ejercito (left), Senator Jinggoy's wife, and socialite Baby Arenas (right) were spotted having a chat. They gracefully consented to pose for memory's sake.

Rep. Imee Marcos changed into this yelly and very funky dress!

Also in photo is Bong's kumpadre Phillip Salvador.

Rep. Junjun Ynares (left), Bong Revilla's brother-in-law, and Rep. Dodot Jaworski (right).

A power trio!

GMA-7's Atty. Felipe Gozon, Rep. Chavit Singson, and Solar Sports big boss Wilson Tieng.

The powerful women of GMA-7. (Left to right) Redgie Magno, program manager; Lolit Solis, Startalk host and manager of Bong and Lani; Wilma Galvante, senior vice president for entertainment, and Marivin Arayata, vice president for entertainment.

Bong and Lani with Sen. Migz Zubiri (far right) and his wife Audrey.

The simple, elegant table set-up at the wedding reception.

Traditional first dance of the bride and the groom.

This year, Inah had a special dance with her dad twice—as a debutante and as a bride.

Pop singer Aiza Sequerra before her performance that night.

Martin Nievera serenades the happy couple.

The traditional cutting of the cake.

Iyah Villania was one of the hosts that night.

The kuyas and younger bros pose wackily with Inah and Vince.

When asked to give a message to their younger sister, Bryan and Jolo turned serious, saying, "We love you."

Inah now lives with Vince in a P10-million, fully furnished condo unit in Makati. Her kuyas said they'll visit her often.

Finally, after the mild storms that went her way, Inah is now Mrs. Vince del Rosario.