Our 10 fave photos from the Karel Marquez-Sean Fariñas wedding

You have to admit, this looks beautiful. 

Actress Karel Marquez married businessman Sean Fariñas on Thu, Dec 1 after nearly four years of being a together.

It may be recalled that Karel shared their engagement story earier this year. Sean proposed to her while they were on vacation in Negros Occidental (sunset cruise, no less!).

READ: Karel Marquez engaged to businessman Sean Fariñas

 Karel said that Sean is her “soulmate” who chose to love her even “at her worst”. 

She shared their love story reciting piercing lines of spoken word poetry on their pre-wedding film which was released in Oct. 

READ: Watch: Karel Marquez recites Filipino poetry in pre-wedding video

Well, the big day finally happened yesterday.  Instagram was flooded with photos using the wedding’s official hashtag, #FinallyFariñas.

Here are our favorite shots and moments:

 

1. This is what happiness looks like. The bride looked radiant as she was photographed by Benjie Tiongco during preps. 

 

A photo posted by Benjie Tiongco (@benjietiongco) on

 

2. Karel donned a laced beaded gown by Mak Tumang and her makeup was by Mariah Santos. 

 

3. We have to talk about her shoes, too, which were “hand-sewn with love” by Shiela Santos. 

 

4. The couple had a lavish ceremony held at the Sanctuario de San Antonio,attended by guests who were dressed to the nines, inlcuding celebs like Yasmin Kurdi, Carla Abellana, and Richard Gutierrez.

 

A photo posted by Carla Abellana (@carlaangeline) on

 

5. The reception was at Marriot Manila Grand Ballroom in Resorts World, which was practically transformed into a beautiful, beautiful, garden by Teddy Manuel. 

 

A photo posted by Teddy Manuel (@teddymanuel) on

 

6. Sean received an awesome wedding gift from his eqully awesome wife: A BMW. 

 

A photo posted by Rene Ella Sebana (@renesebana) on

 

7. The members entourage looked radiant and fresh. 

 

A photo posted by Benjie Tiongco (@benjietiongco) on

 

Sean and his groomsmen – all suited up and ready to rock the wedding.

A photo posted by Benjie Tiongco (@benjietiongco) on

 

8. Did somebody say cake?

 

A photo posted by Carla Abellana (@carlaangeline) on

 

9. We feel your joy in this photo, Karel. 

 

A photo posted by Leroy (@leroydlf) on

 

10. Congratulations to the happy family!

 

A photo posted by Yasmien Kurdi (@yasmien_kurdi) on

 



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