Regine and Ogie Exchange of Marriage Vows ceremony

Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez and singer-composer Ogie Alcasid finally exchanged their marriage vows on Wednesday afternoon(Dec. 22, 2010) at Terrazas de Punta Fuego beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. The ceremony was made private and exclusive in which the only ones present were the couple's families and closest friends in and outside of show business. ABS-CBN News reported that the entourage of Velasquez-Alcasid Nuptials composed of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, Janno Gibbs, Michael V., Dra. Vicki Belo, Megastar Sharon Cuneta and businessman Manny Pangilinan. Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Noel Cabangon, Kuh Ledesma, Eddie Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama, Ruffa Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Hayden Kho Jr., Dennis Trillo, Pia Magallona, Jose Mari Chan, Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Bing Loyzaga, John Prats, Rachelle Ann Go, Christian Bautista, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes , Lea Salonga and Kris Aquino were seen in the event. Meanwhile, Michelle van Eimeren, Ogie's first wife and mother of his 2 daughters did the bouquet and the flowers for the entourage, while their daughters, Leila and Sarah, were the flower girls at the wedding. Regine who was dressed in a red gown paired with high heeled leather boots was the one who sang her wedding vow. Regine and Ogie became a couple in 2007 and they have been together for three long years. According to Regine, Ogie proposed to her at a restaurant while she was eating steak and that started their controversial relationship which at once was kept secret to the public. They have been living together for a long time and Regine believes that it is one of the best decisions that she made in her life. On the other hand, Ogie who bestowed Regine a heirloom ring, revealed his plan to bring Regine in Europe after their Christmas bonding with their family including his former wife and their kids. He plans to take Regine in a romantic place in Italy called Positano. The couple also revealed in their interviews that there will be no honeymoon after their Christian wedding. A Duet to Forever wedding special of the Alcasid-Velasquez nuptial was telecast last Dec. 26, 2010 on GMA7 network channel.