Celebrity {couples} who obtained engaged, mentioned ‘I do’ in 2023

Meeting the love of your life is destiny. But selecting to stick with them for the remainder of your life is a call. And these celebrities determined to be with their chosen one in 2023, as you will discover on this yearend particular.

Apart from 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 have been beforehand concerned in painful breakups — however it doesn’t imply hope is misplaced. It even led them to assembly the one who will keep for all times.

Take a have a look at the {couples} who determined to take their relationship additional by getting engaged, and people who lastly took the plunge this 12 months.

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Catriona Gray and Sam Milby

Engagement speculations hounded Gray and Milby since December 2022, however 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 via a photograph of them about to kiss whereas holding a pair of espresso cups the place the phrases “Mr. Milby” and “Mrs. Milby” have been written on their respective Instagram accounts in Feb. 16.

Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque

Another 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 grew to become a possibility for Roque to say “Hi, hon,” kneel down, and for the actress to say sure and hug her companion in tears.

Laureen Uy and Miggy Cruz

Using 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 relationship in May of this 12 months.

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

Samantha Bernardo and Scott Moore

Shortly after Valentine’s Day, Miss Grand International 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.

It appears that Bernardo has been engaged to Moore for fairly a while as they have 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 check with as their “forever princess,” is getting married to her US-based boyfriend Lisandro Zaragoza Tolentino final Aug. 8.

“So much I want to tell you Kiana… but I think I will save that for a day when you and I can just sit and talk,” Gary mentioned. “My heart tugs but not with sadness my dearest princess… but with the joy of the Lord for how He has orchestrated your life… and how He will continue to do so.”

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi

Many followers have been shocked after “Stranger Things” 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 former 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 reduce diamond ring.

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

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott

“New Girl” 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 People mentioned Scott proposed to the actress-musician throughout a visit to Scotland along with her household, the place the latter’s youngsters Elsie and Charlie, have 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 befell at what appeared to be an intimate ceremony at a church in January, the place their daughter Avianna Celeste was among the many highlights of their special occasion.

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

Song Joong-ki and Katy Louise Saunders

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

“I have promised to continue life together with Katy Louise Saunders, who has been by my side supporting me and who I have spent valuable time with while cherishing each other,” his letter learn. “She has a kind heart, and she has lived her life passionately. She is a sensible and amazing person to the point that I revere her.”

The actor, who was beforehand married to “The Glory” star Song Hye-kyo, additionally stunned 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 along with his relationship with “Warrior Nun” star Alba Baptista earlier this 12 months, Chris Evans proved he’s a person stuffed with surprises after confirming they obtained 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 small print of his special occasion, however he blissfully shared at a Comic Con look that it was a “wonderful” occasion.

“I got married… It was really, really great. We kind of had two ceremonies on the East Coast. We did one in Portugal. My wife is Portuguese. They were wonderful and beautiful,” 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 have 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 Country Club.

Among 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 a couple of.

Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez

Another 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 of 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 have 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

Also retaining their lips sealed till the top of their marriage ceremony was Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey, who obtained 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 panoramic tube marriage ceremony robe by New York-based designer Bessie Besana, which was crafted with the assistance of Jauncey’s preferences as some form of inspiration.

As seen from the video, their marriage ceremony didn’t have an extended visitor checklist, 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 retaining their friends’ lips sealed till their marriage ceremony day was over, as they mentioned “I do” on the Cliveden House in Berkshire, England on Aug. 27.

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

LJ Reyes and Philip Evangelista

After going via 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 in the course of the ceremony, as seen from the pictures posted by friends on social media, as her marriage ceremony appeared to be the becoming finish to a love story written by God after her previous trials.

“We remain in God’s presence and now He has granted us with His great promise, a gift that we will treasure even beyond this lifetime,” she wrote on Instagram. “It was a day full of laughter and full of love — not just between us but from our family and friends who came to celebrate with us. And, I can’t ask for more! I can’t wait for what this new beginning holds for all of us.”

Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in

Another 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 Hotel 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, obtained married to businessman Michael Hearn final March on the San Agustin Church, whereas reception adopted on the National Museum of Natural History, the place each fall within the capital metropolis of Manila.

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

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 celebs 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 said a lot of no’s to honor our yes’s, and now, in God’s perfect timing — I have the privilege of becoming yours. Enrique, my husband — forever and always — I love you,” Ella mentioned on Instagram, as she appeared again on her special occasion.

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 Ireland in the course of the top of the pandemic. On her special occasion, she appeared breathtaking in a Filipiniana marriage ceremony robe with a excessive slit by Jo Rubio and Jefferson Si footwear.

The actress was surrounded by her closest associates, 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

Another 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 Child Jesus Church in Pasay City. The reception was held on the Marriott Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, additionally in Pasay.

The marriage ceremony, which befell 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 obtained married at a civil ceremony in 2020, and welcomed their youngster Jose Christiano in May 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 Events Place in Indang, Cavite in entrance of 150 friends, together with Robredo, final February. The couple beforehand obtained 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, obtained married in a lavish outdoor-themed ceremony on the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

The ceremony was each inch of a fairytale, as Gosiengfiao appeared 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 obtained married to Alfred Dichaves on the Christ the King Parish in Green Meadows, Quezon City final March 26.

“I was always the type of girl who never believed in love. After getting my heart broken many times I never thought the right person would come along. But one night on my 22nd birthday, I called God & made an order,” Enciso mentioned, to which she revealed is a part of her marriage ceremony vow. “Fast forward to 2017, little did I know my prince charming would be packaged in a Chinese take out box.”

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

Cathy Garcia and Louie Sampana

Opening herself to a different lifelong dedication, filmmaker Cathy Garcia mentioned “I do” to cinematographer Louie Sampana final May 2, attended by their household, associates, 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 twine, 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 Girl” star Lee Da-hae mentioned “I do” to her longtime companion Se7en at a star-studded ceremony in Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on May 6.

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

Patch Magtanong and Joshua Cordoves

Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong obtained married to Joshua Cordoves in a easy and intimate occasion final July, though the wonder queen-lawyer mentioned they’ll wed in an even bigger ceremony someday subsequent 12 months.

“Thank you for the well wishes everyone!! We decided to have a simple and intimate ceremony with just our families first! We’re excited to celebrate with the rest of our family and friends next year during our big wedding,” she wrote on Instagram.

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

Maxine Medina and Timothy Llana

Another 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 have been collectively for greater than 5 years, obtained married at a civil ceremony in Antipolo final Oct. 3, earlier than holding their “dream wedding” on the Club Paradise Resort in Palawan seven days later.

“Dear God, we are so thankful as we remember our dream wedding. It was so beautiful and memorable, just like we hoped. Looking at our photos, we see how you helped make it all happen,” 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 associates and family members.

Viduya, who was beforehand generally known as Priscilla Almeda, was a radiant bride in her earth-tone off-shoulder robe, whereas Yllana was a dapper groom in a black swimsuit.

Prior to their marriage ceremony, the couple dated after they have been nonetheless youngsters however their relationship didn’t final. They finally 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 observe, as they tied the knot at a Christmas-themed ceremony on the Santuario de San Jose Parish church in East Greenhills, Mandaluyong City final Dec. 2.

The ceremony, which was carried out in a festive-themed aptitude, was witnessed by the couple’s family members and associates, together with socialite Small Laude and celebrities equivalent 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 City, to which Raj famous their romance as a “beautiful” second of their lives — earlier than saying their eventual marriage ceremony.

“For 8 years, God allowed me to be single… In a few days, I will be spending the rest of my life with this man of God that my Father has brought me to… My prayer is that, together, we will journey towards God’s will in fulfilling His purpose 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.