Celebrity Wedding: Drew and Iya

Okay, everyone’s gushing over Drew and Iya’s engagement and wedding video by Jason Magbanua, and I myself can’t help but gush over it too! How can I not, when there are just so many things to love about this wedding! Both of them are famous celebrities, but on their wedding day, they’re simply a man and a woman so madly in love with each other. Haaaay, love is such a beautiful thing :)

Iya Villania and Drew Arellano's Wedding from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

I adore how absolutely heartwarming their vows are, especially when Drew said: “In this journey, I will hold your hand. I will always be there. So don’t be afraid to follow your dreams, and all the sacrifices I will bear.” I teared up at this point because WOW, WHAT SELFLESS LOVE. Also because it reminded me of what my husband told me when he proposed to me — he assured me that our marriage (and consequently building our own family) will never be a hindrance for me to pursue my dreams for myself, and promised that he will be my ultimate supporter and encourager. Now, how can anybody say no to a proposal like that? :D

Back to Drew and Iya. I find it very charming how they’re not afraid of looking funny and making silly faces, to the point that Iya comically hit Drew on the head. That was funny and super cute! Hahaha. I love that they’re as real as they can get. I don’t think a lot of brides would want to be captured makeup-less on their wedding video, but she did, and she still looked very radiant! I also loved how Iya ended her vows with “It’s ridiculous, honey. I love you so much.” Two simple, seemingly ordinary sentences that actually spoke so much more than it ought to.

It’s amazing how Drew and Iya made it through nine years, considering that it’s a rare feat in the world of showbiz. I read somewhere that they actually remained pure and chaste in those nine years — now that’s even more amazing (if it were true). Seriously, can they get any more perfect?

Jason Magbanua did such a magnificent job in weaving Drew and Iya’s stories of life, love, joy and triumph in the form of a 5-minute same day edit video. He was able to capture the precious, candid little moments so powerfully. The way he pieced everything together was perfect. What an exceptional talent this guy has.

More than the picturesque cliff and the perfect sunset as background, the stunning gown, the impeccable set up, and all the other pretty little details — it’s the genuine love radiating through the smiles and laughter of Drew and Iya that struck me the most. This couple made me appreciate the beauty of simplicity even more. Theirs is the kind of love that inspires me to love even more passionately.

P.S. Can I just say — I hope Nikki Gil would find her true love soon. Hahaha, lakas maka-showbizzz :p