Filipino couple walking down flooded aisle on their wedding day goes viral
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
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