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India Today
10 hours ago
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- India Today
Filipino bride and groom walk down flooded aisle amid typhoon on wedding day
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking down a flooded Tuesday, the Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines, flooded due to heavy rain. Typhoon Wipha had intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines, bringing widespread couple anticipated the risk of flooding, but instead of letting the weather dampen the mood, they decided to push through, as all marriages have their challenges. The Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines, flooded due to heavy rain (Photo: AP) advertisement 'We just mustered enough courage,' said Verdillo. 'We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will be more sacrifices if we don't push through today.'Aguilar waded down the aisle with her white dress and wedding train floating behind her through water almost up to her knees. At the altar, Verdillo was waiting to receive her while wearing an embroidered shirt called a Barong Tagalog, worn during special occasions. The newlyweds have been together for 10 years (Photo: AP) The newlyweds have been together for 10 years. The groom said, 'I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome.'Despite the turbulent weather, some family and friends made it to the wedding.'You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued,' said Jiggo Santos, a wedding guest. 'It's an extraordinary wedding.'- Ends
Indian Express
19 hours ago
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- Indian Express
‘Giving rich Asian wedding vibes': Filipino couple marries in flooded church amid typhoon, wedding photos win hearts
Not even heavy flooding could stand in the way of Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar's big day. On July 22, the couple tied the knot at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, in the Philippines, despite the venue being flooded due to tropical storm Wipha. Despite the weather challenges, Verdillo and Aguilar were determined to tie the knot. Now-viral photos from the ceremony captured an unusual and rather surreal wedding. The bride walked down the aisle through floodwaters, her lace wedding dress and veil soaked at the hem, while the groom, dressed in a traditional embroidered Barong Tagalog, stood waiting for his bride in the knee-deep water. Guests, including flower girls and young children, walked barefoot through the church, some leaving their shoes behind on pews. 'We just mustered enough courage,' Verdillo told PEOPLE. 'We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will be more sacrifices if we don't push through today,' he added. Aguilar shared that this was only one of many challenges they expect to face in their life together. 'I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome,' she shared. See photos: A post shared by The Associated Press (AP) (@apnews) The photos were widely hailed, with one user commenting, 'Imagine getting married in a monsoon and still looking SO BEAUTIFUL.' Another user wrote, 'Amazing courage.. Congratulations to you two on this special day that you both will never forget.' 'That is a solid marriage If they can make the best of this,' a third user reacted. 'It's giving crazy rich Asians wedding scene,' a fourth user said. Earlier classified as a typhoon, Wipha was downgraded to a tropical storm before hitting northern Vietnam. However, it had already left parts of the Philippines grappling with torrential rain, flooding, and landslides. According to the Associated Press, over 80,000 people were still in emergency shelters across the country following days of heavy rain. In a similar incident, a couple got married at the Barasoain Church under extreme weather conditions. In July 2023, another bride, Dianne Victoriano, married her partner Paulo Padilla at the same church, which was also flooded due to typhoons.
Gulf Today
a day ago
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- Gulf Today
Filipino couple walking down flooded aisle on their wedding day goes viral
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking down a flooded one. On Tuesday, the Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines, flooded due to heavy rain. Typhoon Wipha had intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines, bringing widespread flooding. Jamaica Agular walks down the aisle during her wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos. AP The couple anticipated the risk of flooding, but instead of letting the weather dampen the mood, they decided to push through, as all marriages have their challenges. "We just mustered enough courage,' said Verdillo. "We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will more sacrifices if we don't push through today.' Bridemaids attend a wedding ceremony at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos. AP Aguilar waded down the aisle with her white dress and wedding train floating behind her through waters almost up to her knees. At the altar, Verdillo was waiting to receive her while wearing an embroidered shirt called a Barong Tagalog, worn during special occasions. Jamaica Agular prepares to enter the flooded Barasoain church for her wedding in Malolos. AP The newlyweds have been together for 10 years. The groom said, "I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome.' Jade Rick Verdillo (R) and Jamaica sit for their wedding ceremony at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos. AP Despite the turbulent weather, some family and friends made it to the wedding. "You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued,' said Jiggo Santos, a wedding guest. "It's an extraordinary wedding.' Guests attend the wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos. AP Associated Press
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
‘Love Prevailed': Couple Weds In Flooded Philippines Church Amid Typhoon Rains
Last Updated: Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar defied Typhoon Wipha's floods to wed at Philippines church. The aisle was knee-deep in floodwater but Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar weren't going to let a storm stop their vows. As heavy rains brought by Typhoon Wipha flooded parts of the Philippines, including the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, the couple went ahead with their wedding- undeterred by the rising water. Typhoon Wipha intensified monsoon rains across the country leading to widespread flooding in low-lying areas but Jade Rick Verdillo said, '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." The pair have been together for a decade. They had anticipated the risk of flooding but chose to go ahead as they saw it as symbolic of the resilience needed in marriage. In photos widely shared on social media, Jamaica Aguilar was seen in a white gown and flowing train, wading down the church's flooded aisle with water nearly to her knees while Jade Rick Verdillo stood waiting at the altar in a traditional Barong Tagalog. Jade Rick Verdillo said, 'I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome." Despite the harsh weather, some relatives and friends braved the floods to witness the couple exchange vows. Jiggo Santos, a guest at the ceremony, said, 'You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued. It's an extraordinary wedding." view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NBC News
2 days ago
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- NBC News
Photos show a Filipino couple walking down a flooded aisle on their wedding day
MALOLOS, Philippines — Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking down a flooded one. On Tuesday, the Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines, flooded due to heavy rain. Typhoon Wipha had intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines, bringing widespread flooding. The couple anticipated the risk of flooding, but instead of letting the weather dampen the mood, they decided to push through, as all marriages have their challenges. 'We just mustered enough courage,' Verdillo said. 'We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will be more sacrifices if we don't push through today.' Aguilar waded down the aisle with her white dress and wedding train floating behind her through waters almost up to her knees. At the altar, Verdillo was waiting to receive her while wearing an embroidered shirt called a Barong Tagalog, worn during special occasions. The newlyweds have been together for 10 years. The groom said, 'I feel that challenges won't be over. It's just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we've overcome.' Despite the turbulent weather, some family and friends made it to the wedding. 'You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued,' said Jiggo Santos, a wedding guest. 'It's an extraordinary wedding.'
