For a moment, everyone thought Kiray Celis had officially tied the knot. To be fair, the dreamy bridal gown, soft lighting, and Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar backdrop made it look like a real wedding.
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On November 24, 2025, Kiray posted a cinematic bridal video with longtime boyfriend Stephan Estopia, prompting fans and fellow celebrities to send their congratulations. A week later, she revealed that the shoot wasn’t for a wedding at all, but for a music video.
“Akala niyo kasal na kami ‘no? Para sa music video ito ni baby KRYZL! Eto yung original song niya na dedicated samin… Excited nako mapanuod ang full video sa Dec 2!” she wrote on Instagram.
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The project features “Kayong Dalawa Lang,” an original song by Kryzl Jorge, the nine-year-old chief executive officer and founder of Purple Hearts. With the bridal theme and even a clip of Kiray and Kryzl dancing to Taylor Swift’s “Opalite,” many assumed the couple had secretly said “I do.”
Despite the mix-up, Kiray has been open about planning her real wedding. In a May interview with PUSH, she shared that people often ask if her upcoming celebration will be star-studded. She said she’s focused on inviting people closest to her, naming best friend Christian Antolin, Marian Rivera, AiAi Delas Alas, and Gary Valenciano as godparents, and Arci Muñoz as bridesmaid. She also hoped Enchong Dee would join Stephan’s groomsmen; he quickly told her he would.
“Nakakatuwa lang na hindi sila nag-isip. ‘It’s a yes,’ parang ganon… Ang saya,” Kiray shared.
By August, she admitted the preparations were more overwhelming than expected.
“Akala ko madaling ikasal. Akala ko madaling magplano. Ang hirap!” she said, noting that the timeline was tight and that she preferred to personally handle many of the details.
The two got engaged in April in a beachfront proposal that Kiray later posted on Instagram, where Stephan emotionally expressed his love before getting down on one knee. Kiray answered, “Of course.”
On November 5, 2025, Kiray and Stephan released photos from their prenup in Japan, looking calm and ready for their upcoming milestone.
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Kiray has been planning for a December wedding to coincide with their anniversary, but fully booked venues and the holiday rush made it challenging. Still, she confirmed the ceremony will happen within the year and that it will be held in Manila for accessibility.
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