Rhine & Chelo Pamaong's 25th Wedding Anniversary: Slivers of Silver

Twenty five years ago, theirs was one of the most talked about weddings in Cebu and Bohol.   Both were attractive, just starting out in the medical profession and both came from socially prominent backgrounds. It was swoon time and the marital union had all the trimmings and the ingredients of a match made in heaven. 

 Newlyweds Rhine & Chelo with their entourage 25 years ago

After they had sealed their exchange of lifetime vows before God, family and friends at the Sacred Heart Church in Cebu City, the newlyweds, together with their entourage, family and friends, were whisked off to Mactan airport where a Philippine Airlines Fokker 50 plane  waited to fly them to Bohol for their wedding reception.

Talk about getting hitched in style.

 Rhine & Chelo replicate their 1993 kiss at the San Agustin Church in Panglao, Bohol
Photo Credits: Mark Ramasoa of Artline Studio 

FAST FORWARD TO YEAR 2018. At the height of the TBTK 2018 festivities and the Sandugo Festival celebration last July, Canada- based doctors Rhine and Chelo Pamaong marked their silver wedding anniversary with a glitzy and glamorous celebration in Panglao. Your Roving Eye was there to witness the couple’s milestone and to share with lifestylebohol’s avid readers the highlights and the sidelights in text and photos. 

 the vow renewal left many teary-eyed

Your Roving Eye witnessed the whole shebang. From the last- minute rehearsals to the holy mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Leonel Grado and all the way to the enjoyable and fun dinner & dance reception.

CONVENTO’S COCKTAILS AND CANAPES. In between small talk, selfies and last- minute preening, guests nibbled on delectable hors d'oeuvres & canapés and sipped refreshing non- alcoholic drinks at the nearby Convento Lawn while they waited to be ushered in for the wedding reception.

 Your Roving Eye goofs with Chef M and her 10:31 crew 

GUEST LIST The guest list, along with the entourage lineup, was made up of family & friends, colleagues and namedroppables from the academe, public service & business sectors. 

 Dr. Le Ruiz, Dr. Elden Mangubat, . Nap Nazareno, Dr. Marivic Nazareno, Dr. Emelda Bartolome, Dr. Stella Escobia, Dr. Romualdo Ruiz & Dr. Jean Gatal

It was no surprise too that most of the entourage and guests came from the medical field and health care profession since both Rhine & Chelo are physicians and it was in Tagbilaran City where they first met and where their love story and fledgling careers took parallel courses.

 Ms. Aimee Relampagos, Dr. Nick Lopez, Ms. Betty & Mr. Baby Garcia

 Your Roving Eye, designer Renee Salud, Fiel Gabin & PR guy JP Maslog

 Balilihan Mayor Pureza Chatto, City Mayor Baba Yap,  Mrs. Fiel Gabin,
design guru Renee Salud & TBTK  Chair Dr. Disi Yap- Alba

 AGELESS BEAUTIES: Mrs. Amalia Tirol, Dr. Melinda Borja & Madame Nila Montero

Dr. Nivardo Nacua, TBTK Founder Dr. Nick Lopez, Dr. Zaldy Buac, Dr. Dodong & Dr. Wenna Arcay 

 Your Roving Eye, Mrs. Nene Udtohan, Ann Lagnason, Ms. Flor Maslog & Ms. Minda Kennedy

 Your Roving Eye with Fr. Leonel Grado & former Maya Corales

 Bride’s 1^st cousin Blessy Erauda & husband  Mr.. Nilo Erauda who flew in from Chicago & their daughters 

Shianelle & Ariana who sang the bride’s special request Ave Maria by Libera as the bridal march

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS included Gov. Edgar Chatto & First Lady Pureza Chatto, City Mayor Baba Yap & First Lady Jane Cajes Yap, Atty. David Tirol & Mrs. Amalia Tirol, Dr. Pura Inting, Dr. Melinda Borja, fashion luminary Renee Salud, Ms. Agnes Miranda, Dr. Disi Yap- Alba, Mayor Nila Montero, Cong. Rene Relampagos & Ms. Imee Relampagos, Ex Mayor Alfonso Lim & Ex Mayor Rosenda Balandra 

 Principal sponsors all

SECONDARY SPONSORS. Vic Rey & Eva Pamaong Rey, Anna Fe Dela Rosa & Cecil Pamaong, Gary Grajales & Elna Pamaong- Grajales.

GROOMSMEN & BRIDESMAIDS. Shanon Pamaong & Eva Pamaong Rey, Cecil Pamaong & Betty Pamaong- Tinio, Jules Pamaong & Zaita Pamaong- Bertumen, Rhine Victor Pamaong & Ena Pamaong- Grajales, Luc Edmund Pamaong & Didith Pamaong, Vic Rey & Blessy Erauda, Jaybe Tinio & Marquiz Ira Enriquez, Ruben Calatrava & Eddieliz Marie Carreon, Zaigod Bertumen & Dr. Stella Amora- Escobia, Gary Grajales & Camilla Dela Victoria, Dr. Elden Mangubat & Beau Marie Tinio, Godofredo Bertumen & Anna Fe Dela Rosa

 TIMELESS ELEGANCE Chelo & her ladies-in- waiting are in Shanon Pamaong creations

 READY FOR THE PLUNGE. Rhine is all set to go

SHANON’S SARTORIAL SENSATIONS After guests trooped to the wedding reception venue and had settled in, members of the entourage were introduced. Everyone was treated to a parade of designer Shanon Pamaong’s sartorial sensations. He conceptualized, designed and created the suits, the contemporary barong and gowns in abaca fabric worn by the lady principal sponsors, the groomsmen and bridesmaids and the couple.

 The Pamaongs came in full force

 Shanon Pamaong and his muses

DINNER & DANCE RECEPTION Everyone knew that it was going to be a uniquely special event the moment the spectacular opening salvo unraveled.  

From Rhine & Chelo’s music video of their “Please Be Careful with My Heart” duet and the elaborate courtship & dating traditional folk dance showcased the terpsichorean talents of the couple and their sons Rhivor and Luc that segued to a special performance from the Lumad Panglaoanon Dance Ensemble. 

The presentations elicited oohs and ahs from everyone and set the tone for the rest of the evening.

 Rhine and Luc take the sidelines while Rhivor takes mom Chelo for a spin  

 Fun- filled and delightful opening dance number for Pamaong couple

A MEMORABLE CELEBRATION As the late afternoon sky slowly gave way to dusk, the celebration took an even more romantic tone and feel as the ambience turned intimate and romantic but not for long. 

A bevy of graceful dance instructors took over the parquet dance floor and had everybody loosen up and dance the night away.

  with hair & make up duo Yan Tiempo & Marian Manigque 

  Donald & Joy Sevilla, Mayor Nia Montero

 Former Bohol Gov. David Tirol & Mrs. Amalia Tirol

  with gorgeous Paulaine Magallanes & cousin

Sir  Perling Patindol & Dr. Liliosa Yu- Patindol 

with good friend Rey Tirol  

 with Best Man Dr. Elden Mangubat & Dr. Stella Maris Escobia

 Kag.Clement Ingking with cousins

 Renee Salud with Mdm. Salome Salutillo-Roska & Mdm. Salome Salutillo-Roska,  bride’s mom and aunt, 

respectively, who flew   in from Canada to join in the celebration

It was an unforgettable evening that gave homage to the power of love. 

More than the sumptuous spread, the choice array of wines and drinks, the music and the laughter that reverberated through the night, it was the gift & the celebration of love, friendship and gratitude that made Rhine & Chelo’s special day stand out and be firmly etched in the collective consciousness of those who came.   

  Guests rocked and swayed the night away

  PICTURE- PERFECT. Luc & Rhivor flank dad Rhine & mom Chelo

As guests started to bid goodbyes and as the party lights dimmed, thoughts of the magical and fun- filled celebration kept swirling in Your Roving Eye’s mind even as he wished for more slivers of silver as the countdown for gold begins! Here’s to love! Cheers!  

 JUST RENEWED THE VOWS! Rhine & Chelo takes their ride back to the resort in a vintage car

WEDDING SUPPLIERS:

NLA Catering 
Necie Aseniero Catering
Disco Record Center

Blue Grass Project

Superseven for Video

Artline Studio for Photo

DJ Aljhun

Fifth Symphony Choir

Marian Manigque for Make Up

Infinity Blue for Entertainment

Coordination Services by Silverbleu and Supreme of Bohol Wedding