The show must go on: Despite the flood, the wedding between Paulo and Diane took place at Barasoain Church in Malolos, near Manila. — Photo taken from social media
Till death do us part, come rain or shine: That was the plan for at least for one couple in the Philippines who got married on Sunday despite Typhoon Khanun flooding their city.
The wedding between Paulo and Diane Padilla was to take place on Sunday at a church in the city of Malolos, about 45km north of Manila.
On Saturday, storm Khanun intensified and became a typhoon, dumping heavy rain on Manila and other parts of the country, including Malolos.
The city is home to the 19th century Barasoain Church, where Paulo and Diane were to get married.
On Sunday, flood waters were ankle-deep inside the church.
Nevertheless, the couple were determined to get through their big day, as were their friends and family.
In a Facebook post, entrepreneur Maria Jasmin Halili uploaded photos and videos of her cousin Paulo’s wedding ceremony.
Diane was seen walking down the aisle with the train of her gown soaked and the floor tiles of the church submerged in water.
“There’s no storm or flood for two people in love, so the wedding continues,” Halili said in a caption accompanying the photos and videos.
The footage has since been shown on local news outlets and shared widely on social media, with many netizens praising the couple for their perseverance. — The Straits Times/ANN
