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Taylor Swift-Inspired Wedding in Balesin

<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/1754325878918batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W159.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Erron Ocampo of Metrophoto</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Former Queenly CEO/co-founder <em>and</em> proud Swiftie <strong>Trisha Tsao</strong> set a new bar for viral weddings. Her dreamy, <strong>Taylor Swift</strong>-inspired golden beach ceremony with husband<strong> Shawn Tsao</strong>—co-founder of Caviar, Umai Hospitality Group &amp; Beluga Capital—<strong></strong>in Balesin didn’t just capture hearts; it took over social media, turning the couple’s big day into an overnight sensation.</p><p>But beyond the views and aesthetic shots, what truly set this wedding apart was its deeply personal concept. Known for her love of all things Taylor Swift, Trisha wove her Swiftie heart into every detail, especially when she walked down the aisle to &quot;Daylight,&quot; a song that reflects how she sees her love for Shawn: golden, pure, and full of light.</p><p>On Instagram, wedding planner <strong>La Belle Fete </strong>gave a closer look at the vision behind the celebration. The concept? “Daylight Dances, Midnight Melodies”—a reference to Taylor Swift’s discography and musical inspiration. The ceremony began in a sunlit setting, drenched in golden hues, featuring an aisle lined with lush floral arrangements, a gilded pathway, and a gleaming silver arch, as styled by<strong> Randy Lazaro</strong>. The whole setup radiated warmth, intimacy, and understated luxury—a literal golden hour moment.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754325961752batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W135.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/1754326028631batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W134.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/1754326365292TRISHA_SHAWN_W064.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754326430516batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W075.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>As the sun set, the celebration transformed. The reception channeled the moodier vibes of Taylor’s <em>Midnights</em> album, with a rich midnight blue palette and extravagant, larger-than-life decor. From the dreamy tablescapes to the grand lighting, everything spoke of a night meant for dancing, magic, and memories—a sharp yet seamless contrast to the soft glow of the ceremony.</p><p>However, no detail came cheap. The couple reportedly spent about 28 million pesos on the event—a figure that stunned social media. The buzz prompted curious followers to ask Trisha for a cost breakdown, which she addressed in a TikTok post. The transparency fueled more online chatter, but many admired how the couple went all-out to create their dream wedding.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754326903756batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W127.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/1754326985094batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W171.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@trisherrr/video/7526348347775536415" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7526348347775536415" id="v14851032837480182" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v14851032837480182" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7526348347775536415?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-07-23T22%3A14%3A16.671211%3A9dd0da1b-db2a-48e0-a5eb-cb35148e5cfe%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:740px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:740px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Despite the mixed opinions, one thing remains clear: this wedding wasn’t just about opulence; it was a reflection of the Tsaos’ love story and priceless commitment to each other. Trisha and Shawn celebrated their love exactly how they wanted, and that’s what truly matters.</p><p>At the end of the day, weddings are deeply personal. Whether grand or intimate, what’s most important is creating a day that feels right for you and your partner—a celebration that reflects your story, your love, and the life you’re building together. Just like Trisha’s, know that the most meaningful weddings are the ones that stay true to who you are.</p><div><strong>In this Metro Weddings exclusive, Trisha looked back on her and Shawn’s viral wedding:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>What is your wedding&#x27;s motif, and why did you choose it?</strong></div><p>&quot;My husband and I wanted the colors of blue and gold because of our alma mater, UC Berkeley, and we also wanted to incorporate our tech companies’ colors, which are purple and orange. I had the crazy idea of basing it on Taylor Swift’s song, &#x27;Daylight,&#x27; for the ceremony, and to pair it with her newest album at that time, <em>Midnights,</em> for the reception. I am a huge Swiftie, and I also love her song &#x27;Daylight&#x27; because it perfectly encapsulates our love for each other.</p><p>&quot;We worked directly with La Belle Fete to come up with the official motif, and they called it &#x27;Daylight Dances, Midnight Melodies&#x27; and had this description: &#x27;A visionary escapade in celebration of overflowing romances—this fete aims to traverse into the earth’s rotation around the sun (Ceremony) and end in an ocean of space surrounded by a vast island of stars (Reception). The palette will reflect the said route from the daintiest yellows and golden honey to the deepest hues of blue and add a luxe touch of gold.&#x27;&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754327306492batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W069.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/1754327319031batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W068.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/1754327245072batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W079.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/1754327209031batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W143.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>Why did you choose Balesin as your wedding venue?</strong></div><p style="text-align:left"><strong></strong>&quot;We knew we wanted a beach wedding, and we also aimed for it to be in the Philippines because that’s where I was born and where most of my family reside. La Belle Fete gave us different beach resort options, such as Amanpulo, Shangri-La Boracay, etc., but we ultimately went with Balesin due to their eccentric concept of replicating famous world cities onto their island villas. We thought this was a super fun landscape to have all of our guests at, and they will enjoy driving to each of the villages!&quot;</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754327399370batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W121.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/1754327427590batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W043.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/1754327442390batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W058.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>What was the best part of preparing for your wedding?</strong></div><p>&quot;One of the most fulfilling parts of this journey was bringing such a distinctive vision to life—piece by piece, moment by moment. From my earliest conversations with Randy Lazaro, where I shared my dream and saw his creative spark ignite, to the joy of handing out our invitations and revealing the surprise: a wedding on a private island. Every step felt like magic in the making.</p><p>&quot;Like many little girls, I once dreamed of a fairytale wedding. But for me, it was never just a fantasy; it was a goal. I spent my life preparing so that when the time came, I could wholeheartedly give myself the wedding I had always envisioned. I never wanted to compromise on something so significant. This moment was far too sacred for anything less than what felt true to us.</p><p>&quot;Planning this alongside my husband made it all the more special. Every detail, every decision, was for <em>us</em>; not for tradition, not for expectations, and certainly not to meet anyone else’s standards. Just ours. And that, to me, is what made it all so meaningful.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754327524270batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W160.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>Tell us something about your dress.</strong></div><p style="text-align:left">&quot;I always knew I wanted to wear a creation by a Filipino designer on my wedding day. It was simply a matter of who. From the moment I connected with <strong>Francis Libiran</strong>, I told him candidly that I had reached out to him with the intention. I had long admired his signature artistry and impeccable craftsmanship, and I knew he was the one who could bring my vision to life.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;I shared with him early on that I wasn’t drawn to the traditional route. I didn’t see myself in a classic white lace ball gown. Instead, I wanted a dress that felt deeply personal, something that truly reflected me. With our wedding theme already taking shape, I told him I envisioned a gown that radiated a &#x27;sparkly golden&#x27; aura, paired with a unique, non-traditional shade of white.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;Above all, I craved intricate embellishments: exquisite beading, opulent jewels, and couture-level detail, elements that Francis is renowned for. And lo and behold, he delivered. What he created was nothing short of breathtaking, a masterpiece that exceeded anything I could have dreamed of. Truly, it was a dress beyond comparison.&quot;</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754327638986batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W129.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/1754327623909batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W131.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/1754327661089batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W033.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left"><strong>What are the highlights of the program?<br id="isPasted"/></strong>&quot;As much as I remain completely enamored with our &#x27;Daylight&#x27; ceremony, now whimsically viral on social media, the true highlight for me was the reception. It was the moment we could finally let our guards down, unwind, and fully revel in the celebration with our nearest and dearest.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;We intentionally designed the evening to be filled with joy and spontaneity, far from the typical string of long, formal speeches. From start to finish, it was a curated experience of playful festivities, crafted to keep our guests smiling and surprised.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;One of the greatest comforts was knowing that everyone was staying on the island; no one had to worry about driving home, which allowed us all to truly relax, indulge, and dance with abandon well into the night.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;The reception itself felt like something straight out of a dream: a fantastical &#x27;Midnights&#x27; garden adorned with blooms and glimmers that transported us to another realm. Watching our guests walk in and seeing their faces light up in awe was an absolute delight. They definitely weren’t expecting us to go all-out quite like that.&quot;</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754327797904batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W180.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/1754327825444batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W184.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/1754327847367batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W165.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/1754327861763batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W161.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/1754327881223batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W166.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/1754327904565batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W172.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754327943862batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W183.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong>What tips can you share with brides when it comes to wedding planning?<br id="isPasted"/></strong></div><p style="text-align:left">&quot;If there’s one piece of advice I’d give to anyone planning a wedding, it’s this: hire a wedding planner. I know some couples prefer the DIY route and may consider skipping it, but trust me, it’s an absolute game-changer. Having La Belle Fete involved from the very beginning of ideation all the way through to the big day lifted such a tremendous weight off our shoulders.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;The truth is, things will go wrong during planning and even on the wedding day itself. And when they do, the last thing you want is to be the one putting out fires. You want someone else, someone experienced, to handle it so that you and your partner can stay fully present and enjoy the moment.</p><p style="text-align:left">&quot;From the start, we embraced a mindset we called the &#x27;80% rule.&#x27; We acknowledged that no matter how much you plan, about 20% of things might not go perfectly, and that’s okay. The goal was to focus on the 80% that did go right. So every time a little hiccup happened, my husband and I would just glance at each other and say, &#x27;80%!&#x27; and we would laugh it off. It became our way of staying grounded, joyful, and in the moment.&quot;</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754328051721batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W175.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/1754328077863batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W177.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/1754328064481batch_TRISHA_SHAWN_W178.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Trisha and Shawn&#x27;s dream team:</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>Photo: Erron Ocampo</p><p>Metrophoto team: Haian Naya and Billy Denzen Yu</p><p>Planning: La Belle Fete</p><p>Video: Notionin Motion</p><p>Event Styling: Randy Lazaro</p><p>Makeup: Albert Kurniawan</p><p>Ceremony gown: Francis Libiran</p><p>Reception gown: Mark Bumgarner</p><p>Emcee: Max Tiu</p><p>Lights and sounds: LX Events Pro</p><p>Venue: Balesin Island Club</p><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>Erron Ocampo </strong>and<strong></strong> <strong>Metrophoto</strong></p>

<p>This couple went all-out to create their dream wedding. And two years later, they're still over the moon, reliving the beautiful moments from their big day. </p>

This couple went all-out to create their dream wedding. And two years later, they're still over the moon, reliving the beautiful moments from their big day.

'Daylight Dances, Midnight Melodies'—Revisiting This Viral, Lavish, and Taylor Swift-Inspired Wedding

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