Celeb {couples} who acquired engaged, mentioned ‘I do’ in 2023

Assembly the love of your life is destiny. However selecting to stick with them for the remainder of your life is a choice. And these celebrities determined to be with their chosen one in 2023, as you’ll find on this yearend particular.

Other than the messy scandals and dishonest allegations that plagued the 12 months, these movie star {couples} are proof that real love nonetheless exists. Their respective paths to “I do” weren’t straightforward — particularly for some who had been beforehand concerned in painful breakups — nevertheless it doesn’t imply hope is misplaced. It even led them to assembly the one that will keep for all times.

Check out the {couples} who determined to take their relationship additional by getting engaged, and those that lastly took the plunge this 12 months.

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Catriona Grey and Sam Milby

Engagement speculations hounded Grey and Milby since December 2022, nevertheless it was solely after two months after they introduced they are going to be Mr. and Mrs. Milby quickly.

The couple, who will wed someday in 2024, confirmed their engagement by a photograph of them about to kiss whereas holding a pair of espresso cups the place the phrases “Mr. Milby” and “Mrs. Milby” had been written on their respective Instagram accounts in Feb. 16.

Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque

One other couple who determined to spend the remainder of their lives collectively are Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque. The Kapuso actor proposed to the actress within the guise of a photoshoot at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan final July.

The second Alonzo turned her again from the digicam turned a chance for Roque to say “Hello, hon,” kneel down, and for the actress to say sure and hug her companion in tears.

Laureen Uy and Miggy Cruz

Utilizing a Wes Anderson-inspired announcement video on Instagram, style vlogger Laureen Uy confirmed her engagement to non-showbiz boyfriend Miggy Cruz after six years of courting in Might of this 12 months.

Miggy’s proposal — full with a princess-cut diamond ring — happened at Joshua Tree Nationwide Park in California, US, the place they had been witnessed by gigantic timber, desert flora, and a wide ranging sundown.

Samantha Bernardo and Scott Moore

Shortly after Valentine’s Day, Miss Grand Worldwide 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo is about to enter a “new chapter” in her life after getting engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend Scott Moore.

Plainly Bernardo has been engaged to Moore for fairly a while as they had been noticed getting intimate of their respective posts within the days main as much as the announcement.

Kiana Valenciano and Sandro Tolentino

An ecstatic Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan introduced their daughter Kiana, whom they discuss with as their “endlessly princess,” is getting married to her US-based boyfriend Lisandro Zaragoza Tolentino final Aug. 8.

“A lot I need to inform you Kiana… however I believe I’ll save that for a day once you and I can simply sit and speak,” Gary mentioned. “My coronary heart tugs however not with unhappiness my dearest princess… however with the enjoyment of the Lord for a way He has orchestrated your life… and the way He’ll proceed to take action.”

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi

Many followers had been shocked after “Stranger Issues” star Millie Bobby Brown, who simply turned 19 final February, introduced her engagement to Jake Bongiovi, son of American rock legend Jon Bon Jovi two months later.

The previous youngster actress was in lovestruck bliss whereas expressing her love for Bongiovi, whom she had been in a relationship with for 3 years earlier than accepting his proposal — full with an enormous princess minimize diamond ring.

“I’ve beloved you three summers now, honey, I need ‘em all,” she wrote on Instagram, in obvious reference to Taylor Swift’s hit tune “Lover.”

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott

“New Lady” star Zooey Deschanel opened up her coronary heart as soon as once more to endlessly after getting engaged to Jonathan Scott, host of the Canadian actuality present “Property Brothers” final Aug. 15.

A report from US-based leisure outlet Folks mentioned Scott proposed to the actress-musician throughout a visit to Scotland along with her household, the place the latter’s kids Elsie and Charlie, had been current.

Deschanel has been married twice previous to her engagement with Scott: first with Ben Gibbard from 2009 till their divorce was finalized in 2012, after which to Jacob Pechenik from 2015 to 2020. Scott was beforehand married to Kelsy Ully.

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Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert

After a decade-long romance, Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert lastly tied the knot in two ceremonies, though the date of the primary affair was not revealed to the general public.

Abrenica and Albert’s first marriage ceremony happened at what gave the impression to be an intimate ceremony at a church in January, the place their daughter Avianna Celeste was among the many highlights of their big day.

The couple then mentioned “I do” on the lavish Membership Ananda, which takes on the form of a glass home, in Tagaytay.

Tune Joong-ki and Katy Louise Saunders

In Jan. 30, Okay-drama heartthrob Tune Joong-ki despatched followers right into a tailspin after revealing his promise to “proceed his life collectively” with British actress Katy Louise Saunders by a handwritten letter on his fancafe.

“I’ve promised to proceed life along with Katy Louise Saunders, who has been by my aspect supporting me and who I’ve spent priceless time with whereas cherishing one another,” his letter learn. “She has a form coronary heart, and she or he has lived her life passionately. She is a smart and wonderful particular person to the purpose that I revere her.”

The actor, who was beforehand married to “The Glory” star Tune Hye-kyo, additionally shocked followers with a revelation that Saunders is pregnant with their first youngster collectively, which they welcomed in June.

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista

After going public together with his relationship with “Warrior Nun” star Alba Baptista earlier this 12 months, Chris Evans proved he’s a person filled with surprises after confirming they acquired married in two ceremonies in Massachusetts, US and Portugal final October.

Evans, who was seen carrying a gold marriage ceremony band, didn’t delve an excessive amount of into the main points of his big day, however he blissfully shared at a Comedian Con look that it was a “fantastic” occasion.

“I acquired married… It was actually, actually nice. We form of had two ceremonies on the East Coast. We did one in Portugal. My spouse is Portuguese. They had been fantastic and exquisite,” he mentioned.

Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde

Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde tried as a lot as they will to maintain their marriage ceremony personal in Baguio, whereby friends had been sworn to secrecy up till the intimate ceremony was over.

Staying true to their particular date July 28 — which witnessed their first assembly and engagement — the couple first mentioned “I do” at an intimate ceremony in Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges earlier than dancing the night time away on the Baguio Nation Membership.

Amongst their movie star friends embody Maja Salvador, Maricel Soriano, Allan Okay., Wally Bayola, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Lorna Tolentino, Eula Valdes, Korina Sanchez, Ice Seguerra, MJ Lastimosa, and Kristine Hermosa, simply to call just a few.

Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez

One other union sworn to secrecy was Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez as they tied the knot in a civil ceremony on the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig on Feb. 14, earlier than celebrating their marriage at a vacation spot marriage ceremony in Bali, Indonesia final July 31.

The couple — which thought-about Apurva Kempinski Bali resort — as the principle celebration of their union was an emotional time for the couple as they solidified their dedication to remain true of their love for an additional.

Celebrities current on the occasion had been Maine Mendoza, Arjo Atayde, Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati, John Lloyd Cruz, Kathryn Bernardo, and Janella Salvador, amongst many others.

Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey

Additionally maintaining their lips sealed till the top of their marriage ceremony was Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey, who acquired married at an intimate ceremony in Seychelles, East Africa final March. The couple, nonetheless, made the affirmation two months later.

Wurtzbach walked the aisle in a wide ranging tube marriage ceremony robe by New York-based designer Bessie Besana, which was crafted with the assistance of Jauncey’s preferences as some kind of inspiration.

As seen from the video, their marriage ceremony didn’t have an extended visitor listing, simply an officiant and some witnesses, and it appeared the couple had no regrets on the way it turned out.

Lovi Poe and Monty Blencowe

Lovi Poe and her husband, movie producer Monty Blencowe, continued the pattern of maintaining their friends’ lips sealed till their marriage ceremony day was over, as they mentioned “I do” on the Cliveden Home in Berkshire, England on Aug. 27.

The actress, who regarded breathtaking in her backless high-necked robe with lengthy sleeves, carried a bouquet of flowers containing the pendant of her father, late Motion King Fernando Poe Jr. as a reminder of him accompanying her all through her big day.

LJ Reyes and Philip Evangelista

After going by a controversial breakup with Paolo Contis, it was an emotional second for LJ Reyes who mentioned “I do” to her husband, businessman Philip Evangelista, in New York final October. Their marriage ceremony got here months after the actress introduced her engagement to her companion, whereas introducing him to the general public for the primary time.

Reyes was teary-eyed through the ceremony, as seen from the pictures posted by friends on social media, as her marriage ceremony gave the impression to be the becoming finish to a love story written by God after her previous trials.

“We stay in God’s presence and now He has granted us with His nice promise, a present that we’ll treasure even past this lifetime,” she wrote on Instagram. “It was a day filled with laughter and full of affection — not simply between us however from our household and pals who got here to have a good time with us. And, I can’t ask for extra! I can’t watch for what this new starting holds for all of us.”

Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in

One other Korean celebrity crossed off the market as singer-actor Lee Seung-gi tied the knot with fellow actress Lee Da-in on the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas Resort in Gangnam, Seoul on April 7.

The intimate ceremony was a star-studded affair, with Seventeen’s Joshua and Hoshi, Cha Eun-woo, Yoo Jae-suk, Kang Ho-dong, BTOB’s Yook Sung-jae, Lee Dong-hwi, Kim Nam-gil, Jay Park, and Lee Dong-wook being among the many friends.

Dominique Cojuangco and Michael Hearn

Dominique Cojuangco, daughter of Gretchen Barretto and enterprise tycoon Tonyboy Cojuangco, acquired married to businessman Michael Hearn final March on the San Agustin Church, whereas reception adopted on the Nationwide Museum of Pure Historical past, the place each fall within the capital metropolis of Manila.

The marriage was a gathering of celebrities and high-profile socialites as Sofia Andres, Ria Atayde, Paolo Stefano, Rica Plaza, and Mimi Que had been among the many few well-known names included within the visitor listing.

Ella Pangilinan and Enrique Miranda

Ella Pangilinan, eldest daughter of Maricel Laxa and Anthony Pangilinan and sister of Donny Pangilinan, mentioned “I do” to her non-showbiz companion Enrique Miranda at a lavish Filipiniana-inspired ceremony in Intramuros, Manila.

Among the many stars of the ceremony embody the breathtaking Filipiniana marriage ceremony robe of Ella, because it was a restored model of her mom’s marriage ceremony gown, as revealed by designer Rajo Laurel on social media.

“We mentioned a variety of no’s to honor our sure’s, and now, in God’s excellent timing — I’ve the privilege of turning into yours. Enrique, my husband — endlessly and all the time — I like you,” Ella mentioned on Instagram, as she regarded again on her big day.

Glaiza de Castro and David Rainey

Glaiza de Castro mentioned “I do” to her Irish husband, businessman husband David Rainey, once more final Jan. 23 in Zambales, two years after tying the knot in an intimate ceremony in Northern Eire through the peak of the pandemic. On her big day, she regarded breathtaking in a Filipiniana marriage ceremony robe with a excessive slit by Jo Rubio and Jefferson Si sneakers.

The actress was surrounded by her closest pals, together with celebrities Alessandra de Rossi, Sheena Halili, Isabel Oli, Chynna Ortaleza, Rochelle Pangilinan, and Angelica Panganiban as her bridesmaids.

Carlo Gonzalez and Luane Dy

One other second-time marriage ceremony that occurred in 2023 was Kapuso star Carlo Gonzalez once more solidifying his dedication to former “Unang Hirit” anchor Luane Dy on the Shrine of Saint Therese of the Baby Jesus Church in Pasay Metropolis. The reception was held on the Marriott Resort’s Grand Ballroom, additionally in Pasay.

The marriage, which happened in February, was a star-studded occasion with Dingdong Dantes as Gonzalez’s finest man, with Rochelle Pangilinan, Joey de Leon, Vic Sotto, Tito Sotto, Marian Rivera, Jak Roberto, and Mikee Quintos as a number of the friends.

The couple acquired married at a civil ceremony in 2020, and welcomed their youngster Jose Christiano in Might of the identical 12 months.

Nica del Rosario and Justine Peña

2023 is seemingly the 12 months of {couples} exchanging their vows for the second time as singer-songwriter Nica del Rosario, who wrote former vp Leni Robredo’s marketing campaign tune “Rosas,” wed Justine Peña within the Philippines.

Del Rosario and Peña hosted a second marriage ceremony on the Our Haven Occasions Place in Indang, Cavite in entrance of 150 friends, together with Robredo, final February. The couple beforehand acquired married in August 2022 in Sydney, Australia, the place same-sex marriage is authorized, even for {couples} with vacationer visas.

Alodia Gosiengfiao and Christopher Quimbo

It was an unforgettable Valentine’s Day for Alodia Gosiengfiao and her husband, businessman Christopher Quimbo, acquired married in a lavish outdoor-themed ceremony on the Marriott Resort in Pasay Metropolis.

The ceremony was each inch of a fairytale, as Gosiengfiao regarded breathtaking in a white turtleneck ballgown adorned with lace from the collar to the bodice, accomplished with a veil and silver tiara. The content material creator’s companion was a princely imaginative and prescient in a white tuxedo jacket and black pants.

Verniece Enciso and James Alfred Dichaves

After being collectively for nearly a decade, life-style influencer Verniece Enciso acquired married to Alfred Dichaves on the Christ the King Parish in Inexperienced Meadows, Quezon Metropolis final March 26.

“I used to be all the time the kind of woman who by no means believed in love. After getting my coronary heart damaged many instances I by no means thought the correct particular person would come alongside. However one night time on my twenty second birthday, I referred to as God & made an order,” Enciso mentioned, to which she revealed is a part of her marriage ceremony vow. “Quick ahead to 2017, little did I do know my prince charming could be packaged in a Chinese language take out field.”

The Winter Wonderland-themed ceremony, which was introduced collectively by movie star occasion stylist Gideon Hermosa, was witnessed by the couple’s household and pals together with Tim Yap, Elisse Joson, McCoy de Leon, Alodia Gosiengfiao, and Janeena Chan, simply to call just a few.

Cathy Garcia and Louie Sampana

Opening herself to a different lifelong dedication, filmmaker Cathy Garcia mentioned “I do” to cinematographer Louie Sampana final Might 2, attended by their household, pals, and closest showbiz colleagues at a seashore ceremony in Zambales.

The star-studded marriage ceremony, which witnessed Kathryn Bernardo catching the bridal bouquet and Daniel Padilla getting the wire, was attended by Ian Veneracion, Alden Richards, Joross Gamboa, and Janus del Prado, amongst others.

Lee Da-hae and Se7en

Eight years after getting collectively, “My Lady” star Lee Da-hae mentioned “I do” to her longtime companion Se7en at a star-studded ceremony in Shilla Resort in Seoul, South Korea on Might 6.

Experiences from Korean media mentioned comedians Kim Jun-ho and Jo Se-ho, BigBang’s Taeyang, Gummy, and S.E.S.’s Bada had been among the many friends within the ceremony.

Patch Magtanong and Joshua Cordoves

Binibining Pilipinas Worldwide 2019 Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong acquired married to Joshua Cordoves in a easy and intimate occasion final July, though the sweetness queen-lawyer mentioned they are going to wed in an even bigger ceremony someday subsequent 12 months.

“Thanks for the properly needs everybody!! We determined to have a easy and intimate ceremony with simply our households first! We’re excited to have a good time with the remainder of our household and pals subsequent 12 months throughout our massive marriage ceremony,” she wrote on Instagram.

Following their marriage ceremony, Magtanong is now the sister-in-law of Miss Grand Worldwide 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves, who’s the sister of her husband.

Maxine Medina and Timothy Llana

One other magnificence queen who mentioned “I do” to the love of her life is Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina to her non-showbiz companion, diving teacher Timothy Llana, at two ceremonies held one week aside in October.

The couple, who had been collectively for greater than 5 years, acquired married at a civil ceremony in Antipolo final Oct. 3, earlier than holding their “dream marriage ceremony” on the Membership Paradise Resort in Palawan seven days later.

“Expensive God, we’re so grateful as we keep in mind our dream marriage ceremony. It was so lovely and memorable, identical to we hoped. Taking a look at our pictures, we see the way you helped make all of it occur,” Medina mentioned of her marriage ceremony on Instagram.

Jomari Yllana and Abby Viduya

Jomari Yllana and Abby Viduya tied the knot in an intimate marriage ceremony on the A Little White Chapel in Las Vegas in November, which was attended by their closest pals and family members.

Viduya, who was beforehand referred to as Priscilla Almeda, was a radiant bride in her earth-tone off-shoulder robe, whereas Yllana was a dapper groom in a black go well with.

Previous to their marriage ceremony, the couple dated after they had been nonetheless youngsters however their relationship didn’t final. They ultimately crossed paths on social media in 2016 and rekindled their romance three years later.

Janeena Chan and Morgan Say

Sparkle rising star Janeena Chan and her non-showbiz companion Morgan Say kicked off the vacation season in a blissful notice, as they tied the knot at a Christmas-themed ceremony on the Santuario de San Jose Parish church in East Greenhills, Mandaluyong Metropolis final Dec. 2.

The ceremony, which was finished in a festive-themed aptitude, was witnessed by the couple’s family members and pals, together with socialite Small Laude and celebrities comparable to Bea Alonzo, Marian Rivera, and Dingdong Dantes.

Venus Raj and North Orillan

The fourth magnificence queen to say “I do” to the love of her life is 2010 Miss Universe 4th runner-up Venus Raj. Raj wed her non-showbiz companion North Orillan final Dec. 12.

Noting their marriage ceremony as a day the “Lord has made,” the couple solidified their dedication to at least one one other in a Christian ceremony in Pasig Metropolis, to which Raj famous their romance as a “lovely” second of their lives — earlier than asserting their eventual marriage ceremony.

“For 8 years, God allowed me to be single… In just a few days, I will likely be spending the remainder of my life with this man of God that my Father has introduced me to… My prayer is that, collectively, we’ll journey in direction of God’s will in fulfilling His goal for our union,” she mentioned in her marriage ceremony announcement on Instagram.

Miguel Benjamin Guico and Karelle Bulan

Miguel Benjamin Guico, vocalist of folk-pop band Ben&Ben, discovered his “lifetime” in his non-showbiz companion Karelle Bulan final Feb. 11, which was witnessed by households and family members — together with his twin brother Paolo Benjamin Guico, and their bandmates Poch Barretto, Toni Muñoz, Jam Villanueva, Agnes Reoma, Andrew de Pano, Patricia Lasaten and Keifer Cabugao.

“Umaga na sa ating duyan. Sa hirap at ginhawa, lungkot at ligaya. Ikaw ang kasama, ang aking mahiwaga,” he wrote on Instagram.