There are those serendipitous moments where life seemingly “ruins” your much-awaited plans only to make room for something much grander than you could have dreamt up for yourself.
This was definitely the case for Camille and Andrea, as they had initially planned for a wedding in Italy sometime in late 2020, which had to be cancelled due to borders shutting down for the better part of that year. In its place, the couple held an intimate ceremony at Camille’s family-run Palacio de Memoria in July 2020. Although they were ecstatic about their union, in the back of their minds Camille and Andrea were still thinking of the dream wedding that could’ve been theirs in Italy were it not for the circumstances out of their control. They decided to stay patient until the time was right to fully celebrate with their nearest and dearest.
Fast-forward to May 2022 in the beautiful and quaint La Posta Vecchia hotel in Rome, Italy. Camille and Andrea’s patience definitely paid off: they were finally able to have a church wedding and resplendent reception surrounded by their families and friends all gathered together to celebrate with the happy couple and create lifelong memories.
This was one of those weddings wherein every single detail really spoke to the kind of brilliant couple Camille and Andrea are. La Posta Vecchia was the perfect venue for this celebration in that the grounds exuded a warmth and vibrancy that really elevated all the joy and happiness surrounding the couple’s special day. The intimate church setting was also tastefully embellished with elegant flowers of pink, lilac and earth tones. And most importantly, the ever-radiant Camille walked down the aisle in a custom gown lovingly created by her dear cousin, designer Monique Lhuillier.
There were many happy tears going around that day, especially during the heartfelt speeches. The emotions all around felt like the much-needed culmination to what was 2 years of social distancing, health scares, and uncertainty. Witnessing the sacred union of Camille and Andrea with their family and friends served as a great reminder that even in the face of hopelessness, love will always find a way to persevere.
The joy-filled celebration continued late into the evening, with everyone on their feet dancing, laughing and hugging the night away. As fireworks erupted to light up the night sky, we could all see and feel just how elated both Camille and Andrea were that their dream wedding celebration had finally come to fruition. From the Metrophoto team and myself, we are deeply grateful to the dazzling couple for allowing us to be a part of their superb wedding celebration.
Photo: Oly Ruiz, Erron Ocampo, Rae Cabradilla,
Video: Jason Magbanua
Planning: Rita Neri Event Planners, Eva Presutti Wedding Planner
Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier
Make-up: Lei Ponce
Venue: La Posta Vecchia Hotel
Flowers: Andrea Patrizi Floral Designer
