IN PHOTOS: Kean Cipriano, Chynna Ortaleza's gothic wedding

MANILA, Philippines — All eyes might be on Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff for trying the knot in New Zealand. But on the other side of the fence, the Kapuso network also celebrates another “Wedding of the Year” — that of actors and rock stars Kean Cipriano and Chynna Ortaleza.

In a series of Instagram posts, #TheCips, as Chynna, Kean and their baby Stellar famously call themselves on social media, shared how they marked one of the most important days in their lives in an intimate church ceremony last November 7.

Friends and family of the couple gathered at the Twin Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Quezon City to witness the lovebirds exchange “I do’s” for the second time, as they already got hitched in a civil ceremony on Jan. 1, 2016.

Among those who witnessed the special occasion were celebrity couple John Prats and Isabel Oli-Prats.

 

Hey lover!  @niceprintphoto #thecips #tildeathwedoart

A post shared by Kean Cipriano (@kean) on

Nov 8, 2017 at 4:54am PST

 

I know you were there Dad. We miss you so much.  @niceprintphoto #TheCips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 8, 2017 at 9:51pm PST

 

Thank you Lord for Love, Family & Friends. Our first glimpse of what the Lord has prepared for us. 11.07.17 #tildeathwedoart #TheCips

A post shared by Chynna Ortaleza Cipriano (@chynsortaleza) on

Nov 8, 2017 at 6:28am PST

 

Here's a classic wedding photo by @niceprintphoto. My love and respect to the incredibly talented team. Maraming maraming salamat! Super thanks to Charisse Tinio and family for helping us out. Sobrang naapreciate namin your kindness ate char! We love you! It's nice to know a beautiful soul like you! #TheCips #tildeathwedoart #niceprintphotography

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Nov 10, 2017 at 8:28pm PST

 

Happiest day of my life! 11.07.17  @niceprintphoto #thecips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 8, 2017 at 6:41am PST

 

I am blessed to have these girls in my life! 11.07.17  @niceprintphoto #thecips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 8, 2017 at 6:50am PST

 

It is beautiful to love & be free at the same time. ~Anaïs Nin #TilDeathWeDoArt #TheCips

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Nov 8, 2017 at 7:03am PST

 

Our family  #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 13, 2017 at 11:33pm PST

 

Who says you need to wear something blue? Wouldn't it be better to drive it around? #donrobertsbridalcar #tildeathwedoart #TheCips

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Nov 13, 2017 at 2:55am PST

 

Thank you so much for being there in each important occasion. Love & Light to the Tinio's for being a big blessing to so us & so many people. Thank you Ate Char & the whole @niceprintphoto team.  We Love You! #tildeathwedoart #TheCips

A post shared by Chynna Ortaleza Cipriano (@chynsortaleza) on

Nov 13, 2017 at 11:30pm PST

 

I had a vision to begin with but through collaboration our wedding exceeded my expectations! The incomparable @teddymanuel was able to make my vision come to life and added so many wonderful elements to our special day. He incorporated my DIY pieces within his own design and everything reflected our taste & personality. Thank you so much Teddy for taking care of us. We love you! #teddymanuelexperience #tildeathwedoart #TheCips

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Nov 10, 2017 at 2:29am PST

 

Cheers to the whole @cotevents team for keeping their cool throughout this wedding. #TheCips are happy that you enjoyed the day.. yun ang goal! Thank you Ate Pooh & @darlenefab for the love & friendship! #tildeathwedoart #cotecouple

A post shared by Chynna Ortaleza Cipriano (@chynsortaleza) on

Nov 11, 2017 at 5:32am PST

 

Pretty cool to have my art printed on these pillows from @arteegram_manila  Thank you Nicole for making them super lovely for our guests! #tildeathwedoart #TheCips

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Nov 11, 2017 at 6:58am PST

 

Walk in faith not by sight..  Feeling overwhelmed by all the greetings. Know that we are most grateful for all the love that you are giving us. @niceprintphoto Our shoes lovingly crafted by @shoepatosph 

A post shared by Chynna Ortaleza Cipriano (@chynsortaleza) on

Nov 13, 2017 at 2:44am PST

Netizens described the church wedding as “very modern” and gothic, with Chynna wearing a gray dress instead of the conventional white one. It was designed by Edwin Tan and the late designer Pepsi Herrera. It came with matching bouquet of "dead" flowers. Even the flowers that adorned the church appeared to be dead, true to the couple's rock star image.

The couple's entourage was also in all black.

 

No I never saw myself as a vision in white.. I distinctly remember showing my best friend my dream gown a good 5 years ago with no fiancé to speak of and it was a lovely shade of grey with embellishments fit for a dark queen. I told myself.. maybe one day I'll make it to the altar in something like that. Fast forward to 2016 while planning for my wedding I happily bumped into @edwintan_ph & mentioned that I was starting to plan my wedding. He then mentioned it to Pepsi who I bumped into that same night. Pepsi promised me when I was 20 that he would dress me up for my wedding and he did not forget his promise. And so after a few months, I visited Pepsi & we started to work on my wedding dress. However, after a few weeks Pepsi was called on to a better place. I am most thankful to Edwin for making this dream dress for me. Another collaboration between him & Pepsi.. one of the last few that they worked on in this lifetime. This makes it all the more special for me. From the bottom of my heart thank you @pepsiherreraedwintan for the love you have given me throughout the years. #TilDeathWeDoArt #TheCips

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Nov 10, 2017 at 7:48pm PST

 

I like my flowers dead. I appreciate the beauty and the sacred geometry that goes into God's beautiful masterpieces but I have trouble with throwing them away once they wilt. So I have a growing collection of dried blooms from my husband & I am currently pressing this special bouquet that @teddymanuel made for me for my wedding. Thank you so much Teddy for the love that you put into your art.  #tildeathwedoart #TheCips @niceprintphoto

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Nov 9, 2017 at 10:03pm PST

 

When happy accidents happen! Thank you to our ever game entourage. Mga baliw so ang dali yayain sa mga pangungulit!  Entourage Pieces by @saturdaydress @customthreadinc & @hm #tildeathwedoart #TheCips

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Nov 13, 2017 at 2:53am PST

 

I know it's not usual to see the bride and the groom walking down the aisle at the same time. Well... that's how we roll. 11.07.17  @niceprintphoto #thecips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 8, 2017 at 6:54am PST

 

Oh my goodness @teddymanuel! Idol! Maraming Salamat! Sobrang pinasaya mo kami ni @chynsortaleza! Glad to have met a very talented artist. #Thecips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 10, 2017 at 7:43am PST

 

@callalilymusic x #TheCips 11.07.17 #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 10, 2017 at 11:04pm PST

For a wedding vow, Kean wrote a song for Chynna.

 

"Nandito ka na" A song I wrote for @chynsortaleza after our civil wedding 2 years ago. Salamat @jaydurias for helping me out in arranging this very special track! Ang tagal kong tinago tong song na to. Sulit na sulit ang paghihintay. Click the link in my bio to see our wedding film. Peace and Love! #TheCips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 8, 2017 at 7:10am PST

In a post, the actress expressed how grateful she is for the song and for having Kean in her life: "Salamat mahal ko para sa kanta na sinulat mo para sa akin. Hindi ko lubos na inakala na may matatanggap ako na napakagandang regalo. Ibang feels ito abot sa pinaka malayong galaxy malapit na kay God kasi dahil pinagdasal ko ang desire na ito ng puso ko at naniwala ako na may tao siyang nilaan para sakin."

 

Ngayong Nandito Ka Na Ayos Na Ako Langit Sa Piling Mo Salamat mahal ko para sa kanta na sinulat mo para sa akin. Hindi ko lubos na inakala na may matatanggap ako na napakagandang regalo. Ibang feels ito abot sa pinaka malayong galaxy malapit na kay God kasi dahil pinagdasal ko ang desire na ito ng puso ko at naniwala ako na may tao siyang nilaan para sakin. Tingan mo nga naman @kean "Ngayon Nandito Ka Na" #tildeathwedoart #TheCips Full Wedding Film is now on my bio! Hope you guys are filled with Love & Joy after watching it. Music: In The Night: Manila Magic Nandito Ka Na: Written & Composed by Kean Cipriano Arranged by: Jay Durias

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Nov 8, 2017 at 6:46am PST

In her Instagram profile, Chynna provided a link to their on-the-day wedding video that sums up their journey and faithfulness as a couple.

Kean also thanks Chynna for loving him and for being an inspiration. "You are the best thing that ever happened to me," he said. 

"It's gonna be a crazy ride I know, but we're both crazy so it's just perfect. I love you!"

 

To my wife, @chynsortaleza thank you so much for loving me, for accepting me and for inspiring me each and every single day. You are the best thing that ever happened to me chynna. It's gonna be a crazy ride i know, but we're both crazy so it's just perfect. I love you! Cheers to a lifetime! @niceprintphoto #thecips #tildeathwedoart

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Nov 12, 2017 at 6:16pm PST