MANILA, Philippines — Actress-comedienne Valeen Montenegro officially tied the knot with her non-showbiz partner Riel Manuel last January 12 in a stunning wedding dress designed by her college best friend.
Valeen's gown was designed by Carlo Angelo "Banggo" Niu, who Valeen went to university with in De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde taking up Fashion Design and Merchandising.
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Banggo's creation was a beaded, off-shoulder column gown with a detachable neckline and silk train, which Valeen took off for the reception.
The designer used translucent matte organdy fabric under embellished fully beaded fabric lined with a nude solid fabric for the dress' main structure, while the detachable pieces were made out of heavy Italian gazar.