Crazy rich Asian weddings of the Philippines: Heart Evangelista stunned in a dress adorned with 70,000 Swarovski crystals, plus 4 more super extravagant Filipino nuptials
- Heart Evangelista wed Senator Chiz Escudero in a Grace Kelly-inspired gown on Balesin Island, while Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho Jr. splashed out US$1.65 million
- Former SexBomb Girl Rochelle Pangilinan and Arthur Solinap’s wedding went viral, but Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes televised their event to the whole nation
Wedding celebrations come in many shapes and forms, from simple to splurges. In the Philippines, there may be no single template for weddings, but they tend to be large and lavish affairs with a deep sense of family and tradition.
Filipino celebrity weddings, of course, are usually extravagant affairs showing off the couple’s social status and wealth. From televised ceremonies to crystal-embellished gowns, here are five of the most luxurious matrimonies.
Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero
The wedding began with a celebration of Evangelista’s birthday and despedida de soltera, a Filipino tradition that bids farewell to the single life through a send-off dinner. The stunning island venue was decorated with a canopy of 5,000 white wisteria stems and 100 crystals.
Notable business moguls and A-listers made the guest list, including Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ramon Ang, Andrew Tan and Lance Gokongwei – truly evocative of the film Crazy Rich Asians.
The couple had a Balesin reception and another at The Blue Leaf Filipinas in Paranaque City for guests who couldn’t attend the island event.
Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho Jr.
