A fantasy wedding

Romel Collantes and Edelaine Hayco were united in the sacrament of matrimony on a beautiful Sunday in May at the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. They had the full blessings of their respective parents, Ruperto Chua Collantes and Melania Si Collantes; and Edward Lim Hayco and Eleanor Ong Hayco.

The wedding reception at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel was definitely one for the books. The place was transformed into a medieval castle ala Game of Thrones as envisioned by the young couple who spent time watching the TV series during their court- ship years.

Guests were treated to a royal wedding feast and right afterward, the drama began. Romel and Edelaine were perfect in their roles as prince and princess crowned by their parents in the “House of Collantes.” The story revolved around the abduction of the princess by savages who wanted to take over the kingdom but the prince rescued her after a thrilling pursuit highlighted by a wondrous dance of war and love (thanks to choreographer Victor Cuenco and Loloi Rendon with the Dancesport team).

The wedding festivities featured an indoor fireworks display and ended with the couple and their guests dancing the night away.

CAST AND CREW. The performers of the fantasy show.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. From left are Caroline D. Gordiel, Elena C. Tan, Emily O. Uy, Rowena T. Chua, Catalina G. Tiu, Justice Agnes R. Carpio, Dr. Jeanne O. Flordelis, Councilor Margot Osmeña, the newlyweds, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña, Justice Jose Midas P. Marquez, Ernesto C. Tan, Virgilio T. Ang, Jasper T. Tan, Jack S. Gaisano, William C. Lee and Robert Y. Young.

NEWLYWEDS. Romel Collantes and bride Edelaine HaycoCollantes.

THE WEDDING ENTOURAGE. From left are Chester Cheng, Evangeline Hayco, Marvin Asuncion, Kristina Dosdos, the couple, Charles Lincoln, Erika Hayco, Albert Lim, Evonne Hayco, Jose Jota III and Ann Marice Uy.

RECREATING A SCENE. Inspired by TV series Game of Thrones, Prince Romel and his parents, Ruperto Chua Collantes and Melania Si Collantes; and Princess Edelaine and her parents, Edward Lim Hayco and Eleanor Ong Hayco.

DRAMA. Flying dragons hover above the captivated guests.