Couple Weds in Flooded Barasoain Church
Despite Typhoon Wipha’s onslaught and the resulting flooding that submerged Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to exchange vows. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, their love triumphed over the challenge of the natural disaster, as they embraced the flooded aisle as a symbol of the obstacles they would face together in marriage.
The couple, who have been together for a decade, had anticipated the risk of heavy rains but chose not to postpone their special day. “We just mustered enough courage,” said Verdillo. He added, “We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will more sacrifices if we don’t push through today.” This resolve set the tone for an extraordinary wedding that left a lasting impression on all who attended.
The scene, captured by Aaron Favila of the Associated Press, showed groomsmen and guests standing steadfastly in the floodwaters. Even the bridesmaids, participated in the unique ceremony with grace.
The groom, reflecting on their unconventional start to married life, remarked, “I feel that challenges won’t be over. It’s just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we’ve overcome.” Their perseverance resonated deeply with attendees. Wedding guest Jiggo Santos eloquently summed it up: “You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued. It’s an extraordinary wedding.”
Despite Typhoon Wipha’s onslaught and the resulting flooding that submerged Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to exchange vows. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, their love triumphed over the challenge of the natural disaster, as they embraced the flooded aisle as a symbol of the obstacles they would face together in marriage.
The couple, who have been together for a decade, had anticipated the risk of heavy rains but chose not to postpone their special day. “We just mustered enough courage,” said Verdillo. He added, “We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will more sacrifices if we don’t push through today.” This resolve set the tone for an extraordinary wedding that left a lasting impression on all who attended.
The scene, captured by Aaron Favila of the Associated Press, showed groomsmen and guests standing steadfastly in the floodwaters. Even the bridesmaids, participated in the unique ceremony with grace.
The groom, reflecting on their unconventional start to married life, remarked, “I feel that challenges won’t be over. It’s just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we’ve overcome.” Their perseverance resonated deeply with attendees. Wedding guest Jiggo Santos eloquently summed it up: “You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued. It’s an extraordinary wedding.”
