THE 9th edition of “Marry Me At Marriott,” the grandest bridal fashion show that since last year has become a part of a market-wide award-winning campaign dubbed “Marriott Moments,” unfolded last Thursday at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. The fashion event showcased the country’s most celebrated and reputable designers together with upcoming ones.
The event celebrated the homecoming of renowned designer Ezra Santos, who is based in the United Arab Emirates and one of the leading fashion figures in the Middle East. It also served as a reunion with close friends like Val Taguba. Also featured were Rhett Eala and Jaggy Glarino, which highlighted the contrasting co-existence of classic and contemporary experiences; and Albert Andrada and Jezelle Amorado, which showcased the harmony of a proud mentor and a grateful protégé in fruition.
Staged by SAGA Events headed of ace director Robbie Carmona who has not lost his Midas touch and kept outdoing his best all the time, “Marry Me At Marriott” paraded timeless bridal pieces against the backdrop centered on a “Tree of Life,” aptly “branching” to timeless milestones and winning moments such as wedding’s unforgettable ones.
Renowned for his ball gowns that make grand entrances, Val Taguba ushered in the show with his collection and said, “Seeing my bride confidently wearing my gown is a winning moment for me.”
Debuting a wedding show in Manila, Ezra Santos says “creating wedding dresses is always a winning moment for me.”
Rhett Eala’s beautiful materials and silhouettes truly make the bride feel like a true winner.
“How the bride feels when she is wearing my gown, and with everything coming together well is a winning moment for me,” he shares.
Award-winning Jaggy Glarino brought the 1950s fashion to this generation, making the bride “feel good and empowered.”
While it’s always traditional to wear white, Albert Andrada says “Pastels are also a good idea; they are softer and more feminine.”
For upcoming but very talented Jezelle Amorado, her career and everything that led up to this moment is a winning moment, vividly reflected in her creations. “A winning moment is something that encapsulates your emotions, your memories, and who you are as a person, lasting a lifetime,” she shares.
Some of the country’s most celebrated beauty queens also graced the show, including Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 Pauline Amelinckx, Miss Charm Philippines 2023 Krishnah Gravidez, Miss Universe 2021 top 5 finalist Beatrice Gomez, Miss Universe 2016 top 6 finalist Maxine Medina, Bb. Pilipinas International 2022 Hannah Arnold and Miss Tourism Queen International 2006 Justine Gabionza.
“Marry Me At Marriott” was presented in collaboration with Marriott Hotel Manila’s sister hotels, Sheraton Manila Hotel, Clark Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Manila Bay, Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, The Westin Manila, and in cooperation with Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa, and Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mandaue.
