For a long time in Philippine entertainment, celebrity weddings were expected to be massive, grand events held in cathedrals, beaches, gardens, and other venues. People loved watching stars walk down the aisle in giant designer gowns surrounded by hundreds of guests.
But recently, Filipino celebrities have begun shifting away from that norm. Instead of planning grand and expensive events, many opted for intimate civil weddings at city halls or low-key ceremonies at home before eventually hosting bigger celebrations later on.
By swapping showbiz spectacle for comfortable clothes and intimate moments with close family, these 10 famous couples prove that weddings don't need to be giant to be special; sometimes, the simplest vows mean the most.
Take a look at these celebrity couples who tied the knot in intimate civil ceremonies in this gallery.
On July 13, Kapuso actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co tied the knot in a private civil ceremony at Makati City Hall, officiated by Mayor Nancy Binay with only close family and friends in attendance.
Actress Angel Locsin and producer Neil Arce had a small civil wedding in 2021. Ditching traditional formalwear for casual pants, shirts, and sneakers amid COVID-19 safety guidelines, the couple celebrated their union with just ten guests during a simple backyard reception at home.
Asia's Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado and Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo tied the knot in a private civil wedding in 2021 in Quezon City. The couple wore matching white suits in an intimate setting. Following the ceremony, the couple welcomed their daughter, Dylan Jayde, in April 2022.
Solenn Heussaff and Argentine husband Nico Bolzico legally tied the knot in a quiet civil ceremony in Esperanza, Argentina, in December 2015. Months later, on May 21, 2016, the couple celebrated with a church wedding at the Église Notre-Dame in Combourg, France, the hometown of Solenn's father.
Alex Gonzaga and Lipa City Vice Mayor Mikee Morada tied the knot in a secret civil ceremony at the Gonzaga residence in Taytay, Rizal, in November 2020. Due to pandemic restrictions, the couple kept the celebration intimate with only immediate family and close friends present.
Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo celebrated their love in two special ceremonies. They first tied the knot in an intimate civil wedding in Quezon City in 2024, which also marked Ria's 32nd birthday, before holding a scenic church wedding and reception in Boracay in 2025.
Kristoffer Martin and AC Banzon tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Tarlac in 2022. The couple, who share a daughter named Precious Christine, celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in February 2026.
After 18 years of being together, Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero officially tied the knot in a quick, intimate civil ceremony in June 2022. Officiated by Mayor Menchie Abalos at Mandaluyong City Hall, the 30-minute rite legally sealed their long-time romance. The couple first announced their engagement in March 2022.
Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez officially sealed their union in a quiet civil ceremony on Valentine's Day of 2023. The couple completed their legal paperwork in private before celebrating with a destination wedding in Bali, Indonesia, on July 2023.
Georgina Wilson and British businessman Arthur Burnand celebrated their marriage with two distinct ceremonies in early 2016. The couple first exchanged vows in a private civil wedding in Hong Kong in February, before hosting a grand, traditional church and estate wedding in Winchester, England, in April.