Malolos, Philippines
AP
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Jade Rick Verdiro and Jamaican Aguilar decided to walk the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking through something flooded.
On Tuesday, Balasoin Church in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines, was flooded by heavy rain. Typhoon Wipha has strengthened seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines, leading to extensive flooding.
The couple had anticipated the risk of flooding, but instead of making the weather feel good, they decided to push through as there is a challenge to every marriage.
“We just gathered enough courage,” Verdiro said. “It was decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself, but if we don’t push it away today there will be more sacrifices.”
Aguilar walked down the aisle, her white dress and her wedding train floating behind her, almost to her knees. At the altar, Verdiro waited to receive her while wearing an embroidered shirt called Baron’s Tagalog, worn on special occasions.
The newlyweds stayed together for 10 years. The groom said, “We feel that the challenge is not over. It’s just a test. This is just one of the struggles we’ve overcome.”
Despite the turbulent weather, some family and friends have reached the wedding.
“The weather, storms, rain, floods, weddings, so love will win,” said wedding guest Ziggo Santos. “It’s an extraordinary wedding.”
