MANILA, Philippines, June 11 ------ After a year of getting engaged, Kapamilya stars Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon sealed their romance with a “surprise” wedding at a private resort in Silang, Cavite.
Witnessed by the “closest of closest” people to the celebrity couple, Carlo and Charlie, who have a seven-year age gap — not 11 years contrary to earlier reports (this writer learned that the baby-faced actress’ actual age is 31, not 28) — exchanged “I do’s” around 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. The June bride wore a bridal gown from Steph Tan couture while the groom’s suit was courtesy of Paulo Lazaro, according to official wedding photographer Myio Okamoto Photography in a Facebook post.
During the Aquino-Matienzo nuptials (Charlie is April Matienzo in real life), “Carlo looked at first tense then teary-eyed as he was trying to contain his emotions while Charlie was walking down the aisle,” a wedding guest told The STAR in an interview. “During their exchange of vows, Charlie was giggling. Her vows were funny but meaningful then she also got emotional at the end… The overall vibe was very light and happy. Nakakatawa and nakakakilig at the same time,” said another guest. “One of the highlights actually was the fireworks display before the dinner. After the cocktails, the guests were gathered in the garden area. Without Charlie knowing, she came out to the veranda and then ayun na ang fireworks. Na-touch si Charlie, I’m not sure what’s the story behind that but it was a surprise for her.”
Another poignant moment was when Carlo danced with his mom and Charlie with her dad during the reception. Though long rumored to be engaged, the couple finally confirmed their year-long engagement at the wedding. “Engaged sila since last year pa. But they just revealed the engagement this wedding lang,” the source said. “They got engaged at an out-of-the-country trip.” But things appeared to have developed into something more during the Star Magic US tour in August 2022. Earlier that year, Carlo confirmed his breakup with a non-showbiz girlfriend with whom he has a daughter. It was in January 2023 when Carlo revealed in an ABS-CBN interview that he and Charlie were already dating. “Una tinatantsa ni Charlie, ‘Seryoso ba ‘to?’” said the wedding guest. “Different personalities sila pero nag-connect. Tahimik si Carlo but si Charlie mauubusan ka ng oras kakakwento.”
Source: philstar.com
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