On July 22, 2025, the couple tied the knot at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines — even though the church was flooded.
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar refused to let heavy rain ruin the most important day of their lives.
Flooding struck the area after Typhoon Wipha boosted the seasonal monsoon rains, causing knee-deep waters in parts of the province.
Despite the difficult conditions, the bride and groom pushed forward with their long-awaited wedding plans.
Aguilar made her way into the church wearing a white gown, with her train floating on the floodwater. V
Verdillo waited for her at the altar dressed in a traditional Barong Tagalog.
The groomsmen and guests also waded through the water, keeping their spirits high as they stood in soaked shoes and traditional clothing.
The pair had been together for a decade, and canceling the ceremony wasn’t an option for them.
They had expected the possibility of rain and flooding, but they chose to continue, believing that this challenge was just one of many they would face together.
Family members, friends, and wedding guests braved the storm to attend the ceremony.
Despite the weather, many managed to arrive and take part in the celebration.
Bridesmaids, also dressed for the occasion, stepped carefully through the flooded aisle. Everyone present witnessed a wedding like no other — one that proved a couple’s determination to celebrate love, rain or shine.
Even in the middle of a storm, the celebration moved forward, turning a day of struggle into a powerful and unforgettable moment.