Filipino bride and groom walk down flooded aisle amid typhoon on wedding day
The Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines, flooded due to heavy rain (Photo: AP)
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'We just mustered enough courage,' said Verdillo. 'We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will be more sacrifices if we don't push through today.'Aguilar waded down the aisle with her white dress and wedding train floating behind her through water 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.
The newlyweds have been together for 10 years (Photo: 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.'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.'- Ends
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