On July 22, 2025, at the historic Barásoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar stood firm—literally—in knee‑deep water to say their wedding vows. Check out the photos shared by Elegant Event Planner and Agape Catering Services.
Despite the church being flooded because of heavy rains brought on by Tropical Storm Crising, the couple pressed ahead with their ceremony.
Inside the church, the aisle was submerged in shin-deep water. But, without hesitation, guests removed their shoes, and children waded barefoot toward the altar. In her soaked white gown, the bride moved toward her groom, her dress and veil trailing through the floodwaters. Waiting for her, the groom stood in his embroidered Barong Tagalog, the water nearly brushing his knees.
The two had been partners for a decade before choosing this moment as their wedding day, and they wanted to push forward with their ceremony. According to the couple, the flood was just another hurdle they would overcome together.
Naturally, the wedding went viral on social media, but it was not just because of the circumstances. It was proof that marriage really meant for better or worse. That sentiment wove itself through the ceremony, showcasing the couple’s special day as a testament of endurance and affection
In a world filled with curated, polished weddings, this ceremony spoke differently: not of perfection, but of authenticity. Yes, the aisle was flooded. But it carried a deeper meaning: a couple walking forward, hand in hand, promising—for better, for worse—to keep walking forward together, no matter what waters rise.
