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.
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 have been engaged for three years. The couple made their engagement public in July 2017.
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.
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, who have been together for over five years, got engaged in November 2019.
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.
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 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 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 have actually tied the knot in an intimate Korean ceremony in December 2019.
Ava Daza, sister of Isabelle Daza, welcomed 2019 with Luch Zanirato as her fiancé.
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 have actually married in a simple yet chic private ceremony attended by their families in January 2020.
Alyssa (also known as Chi) Gibbs, Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga's firstborn, and her boyfriend Anton Cruz got engaged in August 2017.
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The couple already named their wedding sponsors and was supposed to get married on April 5.
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Alyssa and Anton have postponed their wedding indefinitely but are hopeful that it will happen all in God's perfect time.
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Bubble Gang babe Lovely Abella and actor Benj Manalo got engaged during an intimate party in June 2019.
Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo previously planned their wedding for January 2021 but they canceled it due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Although their wedding got canceled, Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo admitted that restrictions in “new normal” wedding ceremonies are quite inexpensive.
Actress Gwen Zamora and athlete-model David Semerad welcomed their first child, Cooper John, on August 15, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
On Instagram, the actress revealed that she would have been Mrs. Arce on November 8, 2020.
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.
Columbian Dyip basketball player CJ Perez and girlfriend Sienna had welcomed their firstborn in their relationship before planning their wedding.
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 decided to push through with their wedding on June 3, 2020.
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 revealed in their vlog that they had finally decided to get married on April 23, 2020, but only to postpone it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They thought of rescheduling the ceremony to July 2020 but the situation still didn't favor their plans.
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.