The Moment A Defiant Couple Walked Down A Flooded Aisle On Their Wedding Day (Video)

A newlywed couple has gone viral for their unwavering determination to say "I do" on their wedding day — even if it meant walking down a flooded aisle.

On Tuesday, July 22, the Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines flooded due to heavy rain. Typhoon Whipa had intensified seasonal monsoon rains in the Philippines, bringing widespread flooding. 

However, this did not stop Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar from getting married. 

The couple anticipated the risk of flooding, but instead of letting the weather dampen the mood, they decided to push through, as all marriages have their challenges 

“We just mustered enough courage,” said Verdillo. “We decided today because it is a sacrifice in itself. But there will more sacrifices if we don’t push through today.” 

Aguilar waded down the aisle with her white dress and wedding train floating behind her through waters almost up to her knees. 

At the altar, Verdillo was waiting to receive her while wearing an embroidered shirt called a Barong Tagalog, worn during special occasions. 

The newlyweds have been together for 10 years.

The groom said, “I feel that challenges won’t be over. It’s just a test. This is just one of the struggles that we’ve overcome.” 

Despite the turbulent weather, some family and friends made it to the wedding. 

“You will see love prevailed because even against weather, storm, rains, floods, the wedding continued,” said Jiggo Santos, a wedding guest.

“It’s an extraordinary wedding.” 

Watch video below:

This couple in the Philippines was determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking down a flooded one. https://t.co/M3DsHI1kyv pic.twitter.com/b55IMVHiRc

— ABC News (@ABC) July 23, 2025