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Everything We Loved About Jonathan de Guzman and Trasienne Estrada's Non-Traditional Wedding

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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981061510ET 062125 1714 JLP_3814a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Jonathan de Guzman and Trasienne Estrada | Photo by Joseph Pascual</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>“Sexy, a bit dark, and effortless”—that’s how bride <strong>Trasienne Estrada</strong> described her initial concept for her and <strong>Jonathan De Guzman</strong>’s wedding motif. But as creatives, this event was a canvas for their ideas, and so the process of creating this masterpiece wasn’t linear. </p><p>“I think the motif naturally evolved over time as we collaborated with different artists—our designer, stylist, and other creatives we worked with,” Trasienne told <strong>Metro.Style</strong>. “As the process went on, it kept growing and shifting. I realized I didn’t want to box my ideas into a motif. Letting it unfold organically felt more true to us.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981200030ET 062125 1713 JLP_3690a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981418511ET 062125 1743 JLP_4428a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981950972ET 062125 1327 JLP_0509a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Jonathan and Trasienne planned the wedding in just five months. “It was a bit of a whirlwind,” she admitted. But because they didn’t obsess about fitting the event’s theme into a mold, the wedding planning process became more like a creative process that took on various forms as days, weeks, and months went by.</p><p>“I realized I didn’t want to control every detail—I wanted to give the other artists space to express themselves, too,” Trasienne shared. “Maybe deep down, I also wanted to be surprised. I didn’t want to treat them like robots just following instructions; I trusted their creative instincts and wanted their work to reflect that.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981360212ET 062125 1752 JVLP4955a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981548413ET 062125 1752 JVLP4964a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982001933ET 062125 1754 JLP_4487a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>In their line of work as creators, specializing in photography and videography through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deja__vu__studio/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Déjà Vu Studios</strong></a>, Jonathan and Trasienne are all for collaboration. And that’s what she considers the best part of their wedding preparations—“seeing how our vision came to life through collaboration.”</p><p>Their wedding was a work of art and love. And because that was the intentional approach and mindful direction, the output felt like an opportunity for self-expression through every thoughtful element. “Working with creatives we admired (our stylist, designer, friends in production) made the process feel less like a checklist and more like building something meaningful together. It was also special to see how much love and support poured in from the people around us,” Trasienne said. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981746011ET 062125 1703 JLP_3497a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981769511ET 062125 1648 JLP_2881a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981792270ET 062125 1654 JLP_3275a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750981816272ET 062125 1656 JLP_3377a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>But as with many events, changes and scenarios where things do not go as planned are inevitable. In this couple’s case, the major change they had to contend with was not getting the first venue they wanted. Trasienne shared, “We had to quickly pivot and find a new one. That really pushed us to make fast decisions and trust our gut.”</p><p>At times like that, Trasienne advises, “Let go of perfection. Things will shift, plans might change—and that’s okay. Focus on the feeling, not just the aesthetics.”</p><p>That is not to say, of course, that their final wedding venue paled in comparison. Because they followed their own advice, fate led them to Villa Milagros, a former ancestral house in Montalban, Rizal. The charming venue, with the mansion and garden area, was like a playground for these artistic souls. Working around the base architecture and interior details of the events place, they thought outside the box, ultimately allowing them to showcase a unique celebration that looks and feels authentic to who they are as a couple and as individuals working toward a shared vision. </p><p>What memory stood out to the bride at the reception? Trasienne detailed, &quot;One of the most meaningful highlights of the program was the speech from my twin sister and brother. We took a moment to remember our dad together—it was heartfelt, and something I’ll never forget. Sharing that memory with them in front of everyone made the day feel even more personal.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Here, we break down the elements we loved from Jonathan and Trasienne’s non-traditional wedding:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The unconventional wedding prep shoot</strong><strong></strong><br/></div><p>It&#x27;s unique and exudes the couple&#x27;s artistic personality—from the outfit choices to the cute and chill mood of the photos. We particularly loved how, instead of the usual bridal robe, Trasienne wore a tie-dye, form-fitting dress in one layout and a pullover and a veil in another. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982544748ET 062125 1152 JLP_0200a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982645187ET 062125 1159 JLP_0228a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982668607ET 062125 1234 JLP_0423a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982693189ET 062125 1239 JLP_0477a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982941088ET 062125 1330 JLP_0533a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982959551ET 062125 1341 JLP_0611a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750982985449ET 062125 1345 JVLP4929a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983012831ET 062125 1504 JLP_1791a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983031872ET 062125 1502 JLP_1741a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The wedding styling and all the draped details </strong></div><p>The couple truly made the venue their own by collaborating with their stylist, Studio Mara, by adding a rock-and-roll fabric, with the phrase “My Ride or Die,” which draped down from Villa Milagros’ dramatic lighthouse down to the garden altar. </p><p>Dedicating a post to express their “deep respect and admiration” for Studio Mara’s team and Ruhe Floral (which dressed up their altar with gorgeous flowers), Trasienne wrote, “We work in production too so we know just how much heart and long hours go into making magic happen behind the scenes.” </p><p>Another aspect of the wedding that used drapery was the photo booth area. This visual narrative extended indoors, starting from the tunnel entrance style to the ceiling and stage design.</p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983272372ET 062125 1124 JLP_0016a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983301692ET 062125 1125 JLP_0025a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983324151ET 062125 1605 JLP_2635a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983343031ET 062125 1641 JLP_2777a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983364113ET 062125 1734 JVLP4931a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750983413531ET 062125 1735 JLP_4223a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750985532134ET 062125 1804 JVLP5001a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750985625256ET 062125 1915 JLP_4896a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750985644993ET 062125 2117 JLP_6829a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left"><strong>The bride&#x27;s vintage-romantic dress and her cool &quot;bouquet</strong>&quot;</p><p>Trasienne wore a strapless ankle-length dress by Vania Romoff. Of this extraordinary bridalwear, she said, “It was a true creative collaboration. Vania translated all of my references and emotions into something that felt like an extension of who I am. The final look felt like stepping into a story I’ve always carried with me—mysterious, dreamy, and far from ordinary.”</p><p>She added, “One detail I was really set on was having the veil feel like part of the dress—not just an add-on, but woven into the whole narrative. I asked Vania to somehow connect it to the gown itself, and she came up with the most beautiful solution: delicate buttons along the sides that held the veil in place. It created this seamless, almost weightless effect, like the veil was floating from the dress.“</p><p>Staying true to how this wedding reimagined traditions and pushed creative boundaries, the bride also veered away from the usual bridal bouquet, accessorizing her dress with a bracelet that had cascading sampaguita flowers attached to it.</p><p>We also loved how the groom matched his bride, forgoing the classic suit, as he exuded an effortlessly cool vibe in his laced button-down by Ched Studio.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750984298145ET 062125 1451 JLP_1403a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750984322406ET 062125 1453 JLP_1491a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><strong></strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750984342145ET 062125 1454 JLP_1503a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750984368144ET 062125 1456 JLP_1563a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750984392546ET 062125 1458 JLP_1610a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750984413104ET 062125 1445 JLP_1244a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750989054226ET 062125 1429 JLP_0895a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>The extraordinary, minimalist cake</strong></div><p>A rectangular wedding cake topped with many candles? Why not?! We find Jonathan and Trasienne&#x27;s minimalist cake with a classic curtain design so cool—simple yet statement-making! Having those candles added a layer of fun to the traditional cake-cutting part of the reception&#x27;s program. The custom cake creation was by Audrey&#x27;s. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750986217443ET 062125 1919 JLP_5146a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong></strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750986306584ET 062125 1919 JLP_5183a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750986380366ET 062125 2131 JVLP5032a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>Their creative wedding photos</strong></div><p>Jonathan and Trasienne worked with photographer Joseph Pascual to not only capture the best moments from their wedding but also find unique, creative angles to showcase the intimate event&#x27;s beautiful, candid, and heartwarming highlights. The lensman&#x27;s inspired perspective gave the couple artistic shots to look back on. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987527655ET 062125 1652 JLP_3212a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987552514ET 062125 1443 JLP_1191a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987592176ET 062125 1713 JLP_3705a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987613512ET 062125 1750 JVLP4939a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987634154ET 062125 1917 JLP_5046a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987656434ET 062125 2026 JLP_5709a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987678974ET 062125 2020 JLP_5584a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987696435ET 062125 2048 JLP_6086a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750987712055ET 062125 2206 JVLP5051a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Congratulations and best wishes, Jonathan and Trasienne!</p><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>Joseph Pascual</strong></p>

<p>Their wedding was a work of art and love. And because that was the intentional approach and mindful direction, the output felt like an opportunity for self-expression through every thoughtful element.</p>

Their wedding was a work of art and love. And because that was the intentional approach and mindful direction, the output felt like an opportunity for self-expression through every thoughtful element.

5 Things We Loved About Jonathan De Guzman and Trasienne Estrada's Non-Traditional Wedding

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