Gab, Tricia wedding

MANILA, Philippines - Gabriel Valenciano and Tricia Centenera tied the knot last March 27 at Highlands Golf Club, in Tagaytay Highlands in a Christian wedding officiated by Pastor Paul Chase of Alabang New Life Christian Center.

The ceremony was attended by the couple’s family and close friends led by their parents and immediate family. On Gab’s side, present were his parents Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, along with his siblings, eldest brother Paolo, who stood as best man, and wife Samantha, and his youngest sister Kiana. On Tricia’s side, present were her parents, Australia-based Joe and Cristina Centenera, and her siblings — only brother Pauljo, and sisters and bridesmaids Bridget, Maggie, Christine and Emma Centenera (Maid of Honor).

Male sponsors were businessmen Joey Concepcion, Albert Padilla, David Lim and Hans Sy, Pastors Jeric Soriano and Gus Lising, Francis Libiran, Eric Matic, Clive Raharuhi, Anthony Pangilinan, Justin Centenera and Robby Valenciano. Female sponsors included Charo Santos-Concio, Evangeline del Rosario, Kathleen Go, Pinky Yee, Nenette Zipperich, Manuela Centenera, Sari Yap, Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Kristine Magsaysay-Matic and Diane Valenciano-Faustmann.

Secondary sponsors were Theo Kouzapa and Luana Coscia (candle), Australian fashion designer Josh Goot and Veronica Mendez (cord), newlyweds Khalil Kaimo and Arianna Kaimo (veil). Kiana and Samantha along with Tricia’s sisters were bridesmaids. Groomsmen included Jericho Rosales, RJ dela Fuente, Bingo Manahan, Steven Chase, Erik Tai, Ron Tiu, Pauljo Centenera, Jay Rodriguez, Patrick Gallardo and AJ Rafael. Gracie-Jean Centenera was flower girl, while the ring bearer was Rukka Matic and Jackson Centenera was Bible bearer. Tricia’s best friend Mari Koh stood as Matron of Honor.

Both Gab and Tricia as well as the entire Valenciano family,  donned an original Francis Libiran ensemble, which was created specially for them by the internationally-acclaimed fashion designer.

The reception was hosted by Iya Villania-Arellano. Also seen at the wedding were Pops Fernandez; KC Concepcion; Leo, Gina, Lorenz and Lesley Martinez; Mother Lily, Grace and Roselle Monteverde; Sam Concepcion; Jasmine Curtis-Smith; Carla Humphries; Nicole Anderson; Quest; AKA Jam with Monique Lualhati; Tim Yap; Ella Pangilinan; managers Carlo Orosa and Arnold Vegafria; Cesca Litton-Kalaw with husband Tyke; Drew Arellano; Abby Asistio; Julianne Tarroja; Hayden Kho; Kim Atienza; Jay-R and Micah Javier; Mark Nelson; Rajo Laurel; Gee Canlas; Ricco and Tina Ocampo; Anton San Diego; Robin Nievera; and Isabella and Kuh Ledesma. —Chuck Gomez