IN PHOTOS: Celebrity weddings canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus is spreading rapidly throughout the Philippines and the whole world, thus making it quite impossible for people to conduct large gatherings soon.
Thus, many couples are being forced to cancel or postpone their weddings because of the virus.
Similarly, engaged celebrities are being impacted by the virus forcing them to put their high-profile wedding plans on hold.
Check out these celebrity couples who decided to postpone their nuptials and cooperate with the strict measures of community quarantine and physical distancing.
Mariel Padilla and Robin Padilla renewal of vows
In her vlog, Mariel details that she wanted a grand wedding for their renewal of vows this year. But because of the pandemic, they had to cancel their supposed plans.
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez have been engaged for three years. The couple made their engagement public in July 2017.
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez postpone wedding
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez were set to tie the knot at the Shangri-La at The Fort on March 14, 2020. However, due to the aggravating COVID-19 pandemic, and the call to implement social distancing and community quarantine, the couple decided to postpone their ceremony. The couple wished not to put anyone at risk as their wedding would originally gather 50 principal sponsors including President Rodrigo Duterte as well as hundreds of guests.
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez's private wedding
Only the big gathering will have to wait. Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez surprised many when their intimate wedding pushed through which was attended by their families.
Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte
Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte, who have been together for over five years, got engaged in November 2019.
Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte cancel wedding
While Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte haven't revealed a lot of details about their upcoming nuptial, the beauty queen announced that they opted to cancel their wedding for now due to the COVID-19 threat.
Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte in Camarines Sur
While their wedding plans were put on hold, Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte announced in May 2021 that they are pregnant with their first child.
Jinri Park and John
Jinri Park got engaged to her then non-showbiz boyfriend John in July 2019. The announcement of their engagement was also the first time the Korean model-DJ introduced her partner to the public.
Jinri Park and John cancel wedding
Jinri Park and John decided to cancel their wedding this coming weekend due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the cancellation, they will still make sure to get the legal documents and sign the registry on their supposed wedding day. They also remain hopeful that their dream ceremony will push through in the future and that Jinri will have her dad walk her down the aisle.
Jinri Park and John's Korean wedding
Jinri Park and John have actually tied the knot in an intimate Korean ceremony in December 2019.
Ava Daza and Luch Zanirato
Ava Daza, sister of Isabelle Daza, welcomed 2019 with Luch Zanirato as her fiancé.
Ava Daza and Luch Zanirato postpone wedding
Ava Daza and Luch Zanirato's wedding was set to happen in May 2020 but the couple had to move the ceremony due to the current COVID-19 threat. Ava remains optimistic, saying, “It doesn't bother me much cause we get to extend this chapter and I still end up with you my love.”
Ava Daza and Luch Zanirato's civil wedding
Ava Daza and Luch Zanirato have actually married in a simple yet chic private ceremony attended by their families in January 2020.
Alyssa Gibbs
Alyssa (also known as Chi) Gibbs, Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga's firstborn, and her boyfriend Anton Cruz got engaged in August 2017.
Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga's daughter, Chi, is engaged
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Alyssa and Anton
The couple already named their wedding sponsors and was supposed to get married on April 5.
Anak nina Bing Loyzaga at Janno Gibbs, pinangalanan na ang kanilang godparents sa kasal
Alyssa and Anton wedding date
Alyssa and Anton have postponed their wedding indefinitely but are hopeful that it will happen all in God's perfect time.
IN PHOTOS: The stylish Gibbs sisters
Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo
Bubble Gang babe Lovely Abella and actor Benj Manalo got engaged during an intimate party in June 2019.
Wedding plans
Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo previously planned their wedding for January 2021 but they canceled it due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo's garden-themed wedding
Although their wedding got canceled, Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo admitted that restrictions in “new normal” wedding ceremonies are quite inexpensive.
Gwen Zamora and David Semerad
Actress Gwen Zamora and athlete-model David Semerad welcomed their first child, Cooper John, on August 15, 2019.
Gwen Zamora and David Semerad postpone wedding
Gwen and David didn't announce their engagement but they revealed that they were supposed to get married on June 6, 2020, but ultimately decided to postpone it because of the pandemic.
Gwen Zamora and David Semerad's French wedding
Even though their 'big day' got cancelled, Gwen and David saw it as a 'blessing in disguise' because they were able to have extensions on their home. Gwen and David's wedding will now happen at their home, the Semerad cabin.
Kris Bernal and Perry Choi
Kapuso actress Kris Bernal got engaged to her business and life partner Perry Choi on February 7, 2020, during the latter's birthday celebration at the El Circulo Restaurant in Makati. The two have been dating for over three years.
Kris Bernal and Perry Choi nuptials on hold
In an interview with '24 Oras' Kris Bernal said that she and Perry have decided to move their May 2021 nuptials to the end of the year to make sure that it is safe to say their “I do's” in the presence of their loved ones.
Kris Bernal and Perry Choi during ECQ
The lovebirds have been in LDR for quite some time during the enhanced community quarantine. Because of this Kris said she's happy to have someone as supportive as Perry by her side.
Mariel Padilla and Robin Padilla
Although they already tied the knot at the Taj Mahal in India back in 2010, couple Mariel Padilla and Robin Padilla were supposed to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year.
Surprise for Mariel
Being a sweet husband, Robin Padilla surprised his wife Mariel by conducting a surprise Zoom get-together with their family and friends during their 10th wedding anniversary. According to Mariel, Robin is “really grand. His gestures are always grand and I remember na I was so touched na naluluha ako.”
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce
Actress Angel Locsin and Neil Arce got engaged back in June 2019 after the two announced the great news via Instagram. The two have been dating since February 2018.
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce's cancelled November wedding
On Instagram, the actress revealed that she would have been Mrs. Arce on November 8, 2020.
Nuptials in 2021
Due to the threat of COVID-19, Angel and Neil have decided to move their planned November wedding to 2021. In a report, the couple said they are mulling the possibility of making it more intimate than their planned big wedding.
CJ Perez and Sienna
Columbian Dyip basketball player CJ Perez and girlfriend Sienna had welcomed their firstborn in their relationship before planning their wedding.
Cj Perez
Columbian Dyip talented rookie CJ Perez and girlfriend Sienna join the growing list of celebrity couples who have decided to postpone their wedding due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
CJ Perez and Sienna's intimate ceremony
CJ Perez and Sienna decided to push through with their wedding on June 3, 2020.
Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero
Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero mark their 18th year together this 2021. Though they haven't tied the knot, the couple has raised three beautiful children.
Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero open to options
Aubrey Miles remains hopeful that they will tie the knot in Batanes, her dream wedding destination. Troy, on the other hand, has considered doing a civil ceremony ahead of their dream celebration.
