On March 25, 2023, the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus Big Winner Ejay Falcon, now Oriental Mindoro vice governor, and StarStruck Batch 3 alumna Jana Roxas tied the knot after seven years of dating.
The #AnJANAsiEjay ceremony unlocked a bunch of wedding goals for couples to aspire to.
Check out the details for more inspiration.
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THE VENUE
Ejay and Jana's beautiful all-white wedding oozed with floral allure and classic charm.
Speaking to PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), their wedding organizer related the story behind the theme: "Yes, garden wedding.
"Before they booked me, they already checked na yung other venues but di na nila nagustuhan.
"But they really wanted within Metro Manila, para hindi hassle, too, for the guests. So ako nagdala sa kanila dito sa Enderun.
"They’re very happy kasi they are really looking for a huge garden venue. They didn’t know na ganito kalaki pala yung garden."
The organizer also revealed the couple had been very proactive in the most essential aspects of the wedding arrangements.
She said, "Another request lang nila, they really, really wanted na intimate.
"Actually intimate ito kahit marami kasi talagang close friends, close families talaga.
"Honestly, ang very hands-on naman talaga sa wedding is the bride, si Jana.
"But yung first meeting namin, very important na mga details like yung mga pagpili ng venue, final detailing, also hands-on din si vice governor.
"So he made sure na mga very important meetings, nandun siya. In fairness, may time siya. Naka-apat na beses siyang meeting sa amin."
THE BRIDE
Jana lit up the garden as she walked down the aisle in a gorgeous Mak Tumang wedding gown, with tassel sleeves intricately designed with flower details, and a large sparkling dress train with a touch of pink beneath it.
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Hairstylist Arvin Santos arranged Jana's locks in a clean, tight updo that supported the veil effortlessly, while make-up artist Mariah Santos worked on her fresh, barely-there make-up look.
THE GROOM
Ejay looked looked every bit a happy groom in a fit tuxedo jacket set, black bow tie, and white boutonnière.
THE ENTOURAGE
The wedding picture: Antonino and Annalie Bangis, Jana's parents, who escorted her down the aisle and gave her hand in marriage to Ejay, and his parents Ernesto and Josephine Falcon.
Ejay's Best Man and Jana's Maid of Honor were Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor and Roxanne Roxas, respectively.
Dermatologist Dra. Sheena Angeles (far left) was the Matron of Honor.
In the entourage, #TeamGroom included Joseph Marco and Jake Cuenca, Ejay's co-stars in the 2015 series Pasion de Amor.
StarStruck alumni Jackie Rice and Aljur Abrenica also graced the event.
Agila Entertainment's General Manager Jan Enriquez was the veil sponsor along with Cielo Natividad, the wife of Hashtags member Nikko Natividad.
Senator Bong Go was one of the three senators who stood as principal sponsors.
The other one was Senate President Migz Zubiri...
And third, Senator Win Gatchalian.
Other principal sponsors were Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi, actress Sylvia Sanchez and her husband Art Atayde, and Star Magic director Alan Real.
Arjo Atayde, Ejay's Kapamilya buddy and now Quezon City First District Congressman, certainly would not miss his friend's special day.
Arjo is expected to tie the knot with long-time girlfriend Maine Mendoza this year.
Jed Madela, the couple's wedding singer, sang sang his cover of the romantic song "Til I Met You" as the bride made her grand entrance.
At the wedding reception, guests were serenaded by Bugoy Drilon.
Here's a full list of the wedding entourage.
THE WEDDING VOWS
Ejay began his wedding vow wih a declaration, "Paulit-ulit, mahal kita Jana Roxas. Mahal kita, baby. Yihee."
For the most part, he pleaded his beloved: "Simula pa lang ito ng mas maraming masasayang moments with you.
"I know hindi ito magiging perfect, marami pa ring challenges o pagsubok, pero kakayanin natin together.
"Baby, hindi ko maipapangako na magiging perfect husband ako.
"Alam ko, maraming pagkakataon na mawawalan ako ng oras dahil sa katungkulang ipinagkatiwala sa akin ng Oriental Mindorenos.
"Alam kong may mga moments na puwede kang mapagod sa pag-intindi sa sumpong ko.
"Alam kong darating ang pagkakataon na meron tayong di pagkakaunawaan, may mga oras na mag-aaway tayo sa mga bagay-bagay.
"Pero, baby, sana sa mga oras na yun, huwag mo akong bibitawan."
For Jana's part, she added a touch of humor to her promise, "Vice Gov Ejay, my baby, today, surrounded by all our loved-ones.
"I am the happiest woman in the room because I am marrying my best friend and the love of my life.
"Seven years ago, hindi ko inakala that God would bless me with the most beautiful gift, which is you.
"Sabi mo nga, nagsimula tayo bilang magkaibigan.
"At tama ka, mabilis ako na-in love sa iyo, dahil nakita ko na hindi ka lang guwapo, siyempre, at may abs nung time na iyon.
"Nagustuhan kita dahil nakita ko kung gaano kabuti ang iyong puso.
"Baby, gusto kong magpasalamat sa iyo sa araw na ito dahil tinupad mo yung matagal ko nang pinagdarasal kay God: Yung makahanap ako ng taong mamahalin ako nang buung-buo, ng taong makakasama ko sa hirap at ginhawa."
"Hindi lang ako ang pinasaya mo ngayon kundi pinasaya mo rin ang pamilya ko, lalung-lalo na ang Mama.
"Ngayon, hind na siya mamumroblema. Secure na ang anak niya, at meron nang taong tatayo sa likod niya.
"Pinapangako ko sa iyo, hindi ako magiging perfect wife.
"Pero ita-try ko ang best ko na maging perfect para sa iyo at sa mga future babies natin."
At some point, she quipped, which made the audience laugh, "O, babies, bawal laging sabihing pagod."
Then she promised, "Lagi mong tatandaan, pinapangako ko sa Diyos, pinapangako ko sa mga magulang natin, pinapangako ko sa lahat ng taong nandito na nagmamahal sa ating dalawa...
"Na habang buhay kitang mamahalin, rerespetuhin, at susuportahan sa lahat ng iyong mga pangarap sa buhay."
THE RECEPTION
A blooming white garden was the beatiful setting for the reception. It was made even more picturesque by the brightly colored fauna breaking the sullenness of the darkening evening sky.
Bouquets of ivory-colored roses filled each table as the centerpiece, while columns of white foliage installations hung from the ceiling.
A standout in its own right, the wedding cake boasted a four-tier layer of white chocolate goodness, wrapped in a swirling white rose design cake topper.
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