(Photo: Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho)
Cover (Photo: Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho)

Thinking about your dream wedding? Let these show-stopping unions inspire you:

There is no denying that weddings cost a pretty penny, but there are couples who are willing to go above and beyond to create the day of their dreams. Over the years, we have witnessed unions that have made the world stop and take a second look. In 2011, there was Prince William and his dashing bride Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London; there was also Prince Harry and the stunning Meghan Markle in 2018 at the Windsor Castle.

In the world of pop, there is also a list of stars that took their wedding ceremonies to a whole new level of extravagance. Couples (and ex-couples) worth mentioning are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, whose display of roses broke the record for the most likes on Instagram at the time, and Hollywood favourites Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra who had jaw-dropping Mehendi and Christian ceremonies in India.

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From our side of the globe, we list the gorgeous, show-stopping weddings of a select number of Filipinos that you need to take a look at: 

1. Drs Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho

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Photo 1 of 3 (Photo: Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho)
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Right off the bat, we have doctors Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho. The power couple had a wedding proper at the American church in Paris and a lavish reception at the Palais Garnier. The fairy tale-esque celebration of Vicki and Hayden was dubbed the Philippines' "Wedding of the Century".

Vicki donned a three-metre train Michael Cinco gown that was handmade by not one, not two, but 11 seamstresses. She also paired it with a veil and a bouquet of white Lily of the Valley. The couple's daughter, Scarlet Snow, had a beautiful custom dress by Mischka Aoki. 

Read more: Real Weddings: Vicki Belo And Hayden Kho Jr's Parisian Fairytale

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(Photo: Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho)
Above (Photo: Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho)

The heartwarming exchange of vows was the highlight of the event. Vicki professed her love for Hayden by saying, “When I was at my ugliest, when I couldn’t even look at the mirror because I was so ugly in my mind, I would look at my reflection in your eyes, and you would always make me feel beautiful and desirable.”

For his part, Hayden said “You are my beloved, Vicki. There is nothing you can do that can make me not love you. Even if I lose the friendship of everyone else, I will be on your side, by your side, and we will sort things out together as we trust God for guidance.”

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2. Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat

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Photo 1 of 2 Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat (Photo: Pat DY)
Photo 2 of 2 Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat (Photo: Pat DY)

Isabella Daza and Adrien Semblat exchanged their "I do's" before 194 of their nearest and dearest friends and family in an intimate wedding venue in Tuscany, Italy. The three-day celebration, which was held at the 13th-century Castello di Gargonza, was nothing short of romantic. 

On the big day, Isabelle walked on the aisle of St Francis Church in a classic Vera Wang gown. The gorgeous bridesmaids wore floral gowns by Vania Romoff, while the dapper groomsmen sported blue tuxedos.

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3. Cristalle Belo and Justin Pitt

The Belos sure know how to throw unforgettable events. In 2016, Vicki's daughter Cristalle married Justin Pitt at stunning Lake Como, Italy–Justin's favourite place in the world.

Cristalle made every guest swoon as she walked down the aisle wearing a lace number by Israeli designer Inbal Dror. In place of traditional wedding vows, the couple had their siblings—Cristalle’s brother, Quark Henares and Justin’s sister, Melissa Pitt-Chalmers—read sonnets that they had selected for each other.  

After the wonderful ceremony, all their guests boarded a vintage steamboat for a sunset cruise around the lake. They were also sent to Villa Erba, where the couple had their intimate reception. 

Related: Inspired Moments: Pitt-ture Perfect, Cristalle and Justin's Wedding

4. Valentin Kretz and Charina Sarte

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Photo 1 of 4 Valentin Kretz and Charina Sarte wed in beautiful and exotic Marrakech
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Photo 3 of 4 The Kretz family Louis, Olivier, Valentin, Sandrine, Martin, and Rafael
Photo 4 of 4 alentin Kretz and Charina Sarte wed in beautiful and exotic Marrakech

Everybody knew that Valentin Kretz and Charina Satre's love for each was tried-and-tested, and grew stronger through their four-year long-distance relationship; this is why when the couple tied the knot on July 8, 2017 at the Beldi Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco, there was hardly a dry eye amidst their 100 guests. 

Charina walked down the aisle in a beautiful lace mermaid gown of her own design, while her groom Valentin looked neat in a dusty blue linen suit. The bridesmaids donned white dresses specifically designed by the bride. Tim Yap, Charina''s best friend, officiated the event.

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At the reception area, guests were greeted by scrumptious meals and a programme with belly dancers and Morrocan tribal percussionists. 

5. Georgina Wilson and Arthur Burnard

Model, actress, and entrepreneur Georgina Wilson had her own fairytale moment when she married Arthur Burnand in a traditional British wedding set at Winchester. The bride wore a simple yet attention-grabbing Monique Lhuillier gown that she flew to LA for. "I went to LA to have it made for me," she shared in an interview. “I searched for a few months. It was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be! I knew I wanted a long-sleeved dress and I wanted it to look quite classic. With those guidelines, I looked at about every dress available and fell in love with a Monique Lhuillier dress.” 

6. Jessica Kienle and Jesse Ho Maxwell

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Photo 1 of 2 The lovely Jessica Kienle and the dashing Jesse Ho Maxwell
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The lovely Jessica Kienle and Jesse Ho Maxwell exchanged their "I do's" in the scenic El Nido resorts in Pangulusian Island. Surrounded by white sand, tuquoise waters, and magnificent karst cliffs, this Palawan island highlights of the country's most picture-perfect views. The duo met in Paris in 2008 while Jessica was studying design, while Jesse was vacationing.

Years later, after Jessica returned to Manila, their paths to cross repeatedly thanks to common friends. As fate would have it, love blossomed soon after. Jesse ended up proposing to Jessica on a spontaneous trip to Hong Kong back in July 2015.

Tatler Trivia: One of the events that the lovebirds attended was the 2012 Tatler ball where they were seated next to each other.

7. Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico

The internet loves celebrity couple Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico. On their wedding day, a lot of eyes were glued on Instagram as fans eagerly scanned for updates and photos of the bride and groom.

Their big day happened in France at the Eglise Notre Dame in Combourg. Solenn wore a beautiful wedding dress designed by Israeli designer Lihi Hod. Among Solenn’s family and close friends who attended the wedding were Isabelle Daza, Georgina Wilson-Burnand, Bea Soriano, Anne Curtis, Liz Uy, Rajo Laurel, Robbie Pinera, Mark Nicdao, her brother Erwan Heussaff, and more. 

Tatler Trivia: Solenn and Nico graced Tatler Philippines' November 2020 cover with their daughter Thylane.

Read more: Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff On Love, Life, And Their Daughter, Thylane

8. Lorraine Reynolds and Patrick Ho Maxwell

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Photo 1 of 2 Patrick Ho Maxwell weds Lorraine Reynolds in Barcelona
Photo 2 of 2 Patrick Ho Maxwell weds Lorraine Reynolds in Barcelona

Lorraine Reynolds and Patrick Ho Maxwell wedded in Barcelona where they got to know and truly fell in love with each other. The couple's three-day celebration was filled with happy tears, drinks, and chitchats. On May 26, 2018, they exchanged their vows at the Hospital de Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the bride walked down the aisle in her stunning Monique Lhuillier gown.

"What made the occasion a truly special one were the surprises planned for us,” Lorraine told Tatler. “There was a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ parody by Mama Do, a flash mob, and Patrick—who is quite shy—serenading me. This was truly the wedding of our dreams!"

9. Roma Hemlani and Jaskaran Singh

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Photo 1 of 3 From Manila to Muscat, 400 family members and friends revelled in honour of Roma Hemlani and Jaskaran Singh’s union
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Photo 3 of 3 From Manila to Muscat, 400 family members and friends revelled in honour of Roma Hemlani and Jaskaran Singh’s union

The words "mesmerising" and "beautiful" are not enough to describe the wedding of Roma Hemlani and Jaskaran Singh in Oman. The couple's three-day Sikh extravaganza exchanged their vows at the Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, a place that impressed them from the start. 

On their wedding entourage, the bride and groom wore traditional regalias with vibrant colours. "I wore a red Sabyasachi Mukherjee lehenga for my wedding. He is an Indian fashion designer, and it’s been a dream of mine to wear him on my biggest day. I wore a white Mark Bumgarner dress for my reception. In my opinion, he’s the best designer in the Philippines. There are only a few people out there who can execute their work exactly as you imagine. He is one of them, and I’m happy I chose him," the bride disclosed

“It was the most beautiful evening! the purple lights shining out on the mountains were just magical,"  she added.

More from Tatler: Take A Look At Roma Hemlani & Jaskaran Singh's Spectacular Destination Wedding In Oman

10. Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff

One of the Philippines' sought-after actresses Anne Curtis, tied the knot with her celebrity restaurateur groom Erwan Heussaff. The couple took their families and closest friends to a jaw-dropping wedding location in New Zealand where they exchanged their vows.

“Today I vow to be your humble co-star in the realest love story ever told…We will be together in this novel that will never end,” said Erwan to Anne.

“No me without you and no you without me,” said Anne to Erwan.

Guests included the IT girl barkada, Feli and Kim Atienza, Vice Ganda, BJ Pascual, Stephanie Kienle, Anne Guthier Das Neves and more. 

11. Mia Arcenas and Jacques Christophe Branellec

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Photo 1 of 4 Marie Irisha Arcenas and Jacques Christophe Branellec (Photo: DAN DOUGLAS ONG AND RYAN ARBILO)
Photo 2 of 4 Marie Irisha Arcenas and Jacques Christophe Branellec (Photo: DAN DOUGLAS ONG AND RYAN ARBILO)
Photo 3 of 4 Marie Irisha Arcenas and Jacques Christophe Branellec (Photo: DAN DOUGLAS ONG AND RYAN ARBILO)
Photo 4 of 4 Marie Irisha Arcenas and Jacques Christophe Branellec (Photo: DAN DOUGLAS ONG AND RYAN ARBILO)

The lovely Cebuana Mia Arcenas and her groom Jacques Christophe Branellec had a romantic wedding event in a fishing village located in Bretagne, northwestern France. All eyes were on Mia as she walked in Église Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz, Roscoff wearing a gown she designed herself. Branellec, on the other hand, looked dapper in a blue Jun Escario suit. 

The couple's wedding was capped off with a picturesque country chic reception held in the Manoir de Penfao in Thegonnec. 

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