MANILA, Philippines — In what is perhaps the most glamorous gathering of Pinoys in Paris, the wedding of Vicky Belo and Hayden Kho was held at the American Church along the Quai d'Orsay, with an opulent reception at the Palais Garnier.
The celebrated and controversial doctors showcased to the City of Love all that is beautiful and fashionable from the Philippines. Silver screen and society stars were present to toast for the lovers, all of them dressed in their finest, befitting the world’s couture capital.
But the highlight was, of course, the haute couture gown of the bride.
From his posh suite in a Paris hotel, couturier Michael Cinco shared insights on the most Instagrammed dress at the “Wedding of the Year” dubbed #aKhoandmyBeloved: “The wedding dress of Vicki Belo is in blush color made of French lace with silk thread baroque embroidery with French paillette, pearls and rose opal Swarovski crystals. It has a three-meter long train and it took me a thousand hours to create with 50 skilled workers,” Cinco explained in an exclusive interview with this writer.
“The only requests she wanted was she didn’t like to wear a white or ivory-colored wedding gown and she didn't want it to be heavy. She specifically requested the length on the front to be a bit shorter. But I convinced her if the length is short, it will make her look shorter,” Cinco said, most likely with a pout.