We can’t help but feel excited whenever our favorite celebrity couples say “I do” in grand, luxurious weddings that become the talk of the town for weeks.
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But there’s something equally heartwarming about intimate civil ceremonies. With actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co opting for a civil wedding earlier this week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to look back at the celebrity couples who chose to tie the knot in a simple, private celebration surrounded by the people they cherish most.
Here are several celebrity couples who had a civil wedding:
Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co
On July 13, Bea and Vincent surprised followers when they tied the knot in a private civil ceremony at Makati City Hall. The civil wedding was officiated by Mayor Nancy Binay and was attended by a few loved ones.
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Apart from having a civil wedding, fans also took notice of the thoughtful details that made the couple’s union even more personal and practical. The actress shared on Instagram that she did her own makeup for the ceremony. Meanwhile, their minimalist wedding cake came from WaDoughs, a Maginhawa-based bakery, and their reception was held at Txoko Asador in Makati, attended by just 12 of their closest family members and friends.
The pair first had dating rumors in 2025, when they were spotted together on multiple occasions. However, the actress shared that she wanted to keep the details of her love life “private.”
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce
Actress Angel Locsin and producer Neil Arce exchanged wedding vows in a small and intimate civil wedding in 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic was definitely not a hindrance to this lovely couple! While following safety protocols, they celebrated their love in a non-traditional way.
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The actress wore a shirt, a white blazer, and black pants, while the producer opted for a white sweater with rolled-up sleeves paired with black pants. After the ceremony, they celebrated with a small backyard reception at home.
Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli
In February 2020, pop star Sarah Geronimo and actor Matteo Guidicelli secretly tied the knot in a private Christian ceremony in Taguig City.
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“I will forever stand up and protect my wife just as how my father would protect my whole family,” Matteo said in a heartwarming post on Instagram in 2020.
“I would like to say thank you to my family for loving Sarah like a daughter. Our family is growing and we are blessed. Papa and mama, thank you for deeply loving and welcoming Sarah into our family. In time, with God’s grace and Love, everything will heal and fall into place,” Matteo captioned his Instagram post. “We are happy, we are blessed, and we are husband and wife! Let’s always celebrate life and love! Nothing will ever defeat pure honest LOVE. God bless everyone for your love and support!” he added.
Despite the reported controversy surrounding their wedding, the couple’s bond has remained strong and unwavering. Six years down, forever to go!
Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo
Actress Ria Atayde celebrated both unconditional love with actor Zanjoe Marudo and her 32nd birthday in an intimate civil wedding in Quezon City. The ceremony marked the couple’s first wedding before they held a destination church wedding and reception in Boracay a year later.
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“Best birthday ever!” Ria captioned her post.
In September 2024, the couple embraced a new chapter in their life as they welcomed their first child, a son named Sabino.
Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo
Actors Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo promised to spend a lifetime together in a civil wedding held in Quezon City.
In April 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Dylan Jayde. The couple has remained devoted to each other and has continued to work together on several acting projects, making fans fall in love with their chemistry all over again. Among these are the film “Everything About My Wife” and the action-comedy series “Sanggang Dikit FR.”
Alex Gonzaga and Mikee Morada
In November 2020, Actress Alex Gonzaga and Lipa City Vice Mayor Mikee Morada got married in a secret civil ceremony in Taytay, Rizal.
The celebration was kept small and intimate due to pandemic restrictions at the time, with only family members and closest friends in attendance.
More than five years later, the couple is preparing to embrace a new chapter in their lives as parents. In May 2026, the actress and content creator announced that she was pregnant. They also celebrated the milestone with a baby shower, this time surrounded by even more friends and loved ones.
Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico
Before tying the knot in a grand church wedding in Cambourg, France, Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico first exchanged vows in an intimate civil ceremony in Argentina in December 2015.
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“My Spanish hasn’t gone a long way since our civil wedding, but our relationship has. We have learned so much from each other, made so many mistakes, learned forgiveness, and how big our hearts could potentially grow,” Solenn wrote in an Instagram post back in 2020 as she recalled moments from their wedding.
More than a decade later, the couple’s love remains as strong as ever. They are now proud parents to two daughters, Thylane Katana and Maëlys Lionel.
Camille Co and Joni Koro
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Camille Co and Finnish entrepreneur Joni Koro had a quiet civil wedding in 2018 before having a fairytale-like wedding in Italy.
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In an Instagram post back in 2020, Camille recalled that their civil wedding was attended only by three of their closest friends as witnesses. She also shared that she wore a dress she designed at the last minute, and did her own makeup and hair.
“There [were] no big announcements. Only our families and closest friends knew. We didn’t have any suppliers. No fuss. No fluff,” she wrote. “It was perfect—our kind of perfect. It’s always been perfect ever since 6 years and 2 days ago when we met.”
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