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5 Things We Love About Maiqui Pineda and Robi Domingo's Wedding

5 Things We Love About Maiqui Pineda and Robi Domingo's Wedding

Metro.Style Team

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Updated Jan 09, 2024 06:19 PM PHT

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Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda tied the knot in a lovely Filipiniana-themed wedding in Bulacan..Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda tied the knot in a lovely Filipiniana-themed wedding in Bulacan.. Photography Jaja Samaniego


Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda are now married, and their wedding showcased an elegant combination of minimalist details and intricate elements. As their wedding photographer Jaja Samaniego and her Pearl Studio team put it, their wedding was 'equal parts grand and intimate, full of warmth and elegance.'


Robi and Maiqui's big day took place on January 6, 2024 at Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador in Pulilan, Bulacan. The reception followed at the North Polo Club. The team of wedding suppliers that contributed to making this event a success included: COTE Events (coordinator); Treehouse Story (video); Pat Pastelero Tañedo of Spruce Designs (venue styling); CIBO DI MARGHI by Margarita Forés (caterer); Honey Glaze Cakes (cake), and Precious Antuñez, Mabeth Concepcion, and Don De Jesus (makeup artists).


The sophisticated event featured classic designs, as perfectly seen in the bride's sleek RTW Alex Perry wedding gown; traditional, textured Filipino elements incorporated in the groom's Barong Tagalog by Vin Orias of Orias Manila and the bridesmaids' Filipiniana ensembles by Rajo Laurel (House of Laurel) balanced the aesthetics.


Event stylist Pat Pastelero Tañedo told Metro.Style, 'The overall design direction of the wedding was Filipiniana. Maiqui has always been an advocate of local Filipino designers and the arts so, it was just fitting that the wedding theme followed suit... More than anything, Robi and Maiqui’s wedding was a family affair. Two beautiful, very close-knit families coming together, and we wanted the entire evening to highlight that.'

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Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda tied the knot in Pulilan, Bulacan.

Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda tied the knot in Pulilan, Bulacan.

Newlyweds Robi and Maiqui alongside their parents: RobiNewlyweds Robi and Maiqui alongside their parents: Robi's dad Roberto and mom Mary Ann and Maiqui's mom Malou and dad Paolo Photo by Jaja Samaniego


Robi and Maiqui's wedding had so many remarkable highlights that reflected the couple's attention to detail and fun-loving personality. For one, as one of the most in-demand hosts in local showbiz, Robi hosted the wedding himself! As his fellow host Ai dela Cruz, who took on voice-over duties at the wedding, shared on her Instagram Stories, 'Robi has always wanted to host his own wedding.'


Robi did the spiels to signal their entrance to the wedding reception hall; the couple danced their way to the stage to the tune of VST & Company's 'Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko,' as performed by the 3rd Avenue band. Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Ogie Alcasid performed a duet song, 'Sa Piling Mo,' then she sang two other songs after. Other celebrities who were part of the program included the fun Ma'am Chief duo Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Alora Sasam, Concert King Martin Nievera, and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano (who performed his hit song, 'Hataw Na,' as per the bride's request, and had a dance jamming onstage with his son, Gab Valenciano, and Darren Espanto). P-pop supergroup SB19's song, 'Liham,' was also played in the reception, as video clips from the couple's pre-nup shoot were being shown.


Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda are married.


Robi and Maiqui got engaged in November 2022 during a Japan trip. In the middle of their wedding planning, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called Dermatomyositis.


In her speech, Sammy, Maiqui's twin sister and matron of honor, said, 'During an interview with Mrs. Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Robi and Maiqui were asked 'How would you define love?' Maiqui responded by saying her definition of love is to be brave, brave enough to put herself out there in the public, in Robi's showbiz life, which can be difficult for someone who is so private. This answer came before we discovered her autoimmune disease. Well, it fittingly describes what Robi and Maiqui went through in the past year. The journey wasn't easy, often filled with fear, but their shared strength and resilience in overcoming these challenges brought us to this moment.'


Check the gallery below for the details we loved about Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda's wedding:

The fashion ensemble - We love the beautiful balance in this wedding's fashion aspect. Bride Maiqui was an absolute stunner in her classy and minimalist Alex Perry gown for the ceremony; her groom, Robi, also looked dashing in his Barong Tagalog by Vin Orias of Orias Manila. An equally classic bridal bouquet by Spruce Designs punctuated Maiqui's sleek gown. We also love her choice of bridal footwear, a pair of embellished ankle-strap chunky heels by Jefferson Si; it looks so comfy!Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fashion ensembleJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fashion ensembleJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fashion ensemble - Maiqui's mom, Malou, wore a champagne-hued, strapless, and fringed dress by Rajo Laurel. The bride squad, which included Maiqui's twin sister and matron of honor, Sammy, also donned exquisite creations by House of Laurel, stylishly bringing to life the Filipiniana elements of the occasion. Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fashion ensembleJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fashion ensembleJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fashion ensemble - For the reception, Maiqui changed into a strapless abaca silk 'Alon' gown, also by Rajo Laurel, and it elegantly showed how the core of a Filipiniana can carry a modern sensibility. Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - Robi and Maiqui's wedding ceremony was held at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador in Pulilan, Bulacan which has a neo-classical architecture. Its interior is intricate with bare stone walls and patterned tiles, so we loved that the aisle's styling only featured simple floral arrangements, the aesthetics and palette of which were echoed in the reception styling at the North Polo Club. And since the wedding was held just a few days after the holiday season, the church still had parol decor that added charm to the occasion. Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - One remarkable design element in the church was the black and brown solihiya doors added by Spruce Designs, to ensure a dramatic entrance for the bride. Pat Pastelero Tañedo of Spruce Designs told Metro.Style, 'The church was already beautiful. I especially loved the black and white tile at the center. We simply accented the space with foliage and orchid arrangements along the length of the aisle. The original church entrance had two doors instead of one big main door, and had steps leading up to the main church. It would not have worked well for a bride’s entrance. We designed and built beautiful solihiya doors especially for Robi and Maiqui. The solihiya doors worked perfectly as a clean backdrop for the entourage march down the aisle, as well as, a dramatic reveal for the bride’s entrance.'Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their stylingJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their stylingJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their stylingJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - Here's a fun fact about the reception venue, North Polo Club, as Spruce Designs' Pat Pastelero Tañedo shared with Metro.Style: 'Six months ago, the wedding venue did not exist. It was simply a field. Robi’s family pulled out all the stops to build a venue to ensure that all the guests were comfortable and welcomed warmly into their farm home. I had a first look at the venue first week of December and worked on the cocktail and reception design from there.' How cool is it, too, that there was an actual polo match at the venue as the guests were arriving?!Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their stylingJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - Robi and Maiqui took the wedding cocktails to an extraordinary level, as they maximized the sprawling field by having several tented food stations. In her IG Stories, Ai dela Cruz shared what Robi told him about the wedding: 'Robi weeks ago: 'Ai, magpapayat ka na, sobrang sarap ng pagkain sa kasal ko.' True enough, cocktails pa lang, panalo na! Super winner yummy food.' The food stations followed the Filipino theme, as the selection included an on-the-spot making of lumpia wrapper, pork belly sisig, and corn & Barako coffee tacos.Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - Sharing more details about the amazing pre-dinner happenings, Pat Pastelero Tañedo said, 'The festivities always start with cocktails. I personally love a fantastic cocktail area. It’s the best time for guests to mingle and catch up in a more relaxed atmosphere. We brought in beautiful apex tents, parasols, lounges, rugs, and plants. Cibo brought in an impressive circular bar for the center of the cocktail area, and there were also plenty of cocktails from Manila Craft and sangria wall from Project Vino. After all, what is a cocktail hour without a ton of cocktails?' Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - Here's the bride with her father, Paolo Pineda, at the wedding's cocktail area.Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - The fun and the visual splendor continued in the reception area, which succeeded in exuding an elegant yet cozy vibe. '[The] key was to create a warm and inviting atmosphere,' Pat Pastelero Tañedo said. 'It was a challenge given we also needed to incorporate a huge dance floor and LED screen for all the performances and program. We put in lot of plants and foliage, and highlighted the ceiling with capiz lanterns. To create an air of festivity, we used bright and tropical blooms for the tables.'Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The venues and their styling - Overall, Pat emphasized their goal of delivering a memorable experience not just for the couple but also for the guests. She told us, 'We integrated Filipinana elements like solihiya, capiz, rattan, and sourced most blooms locally. We built on those basic design elements and then focused on creating an elegant yet warm and inviting atmosphere.'Adrian Ardiente

The venues and their stylingAdrian Ardiente

The venues and their stylingJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fireworks display during cocktails - The fireworks display at weddings typically happen by the end of the program, to cap off the special day. But Robi and Maiqui put a different spin to this well-loved part, as they opted to do it during cocktails. Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The fireworks display during cocktailsJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The cake - The cake is always among the highlights in a wedding, and is usually one of the focal points in the reception venue. Robi and Maiqui turned to the expertise of Honey Glaze Cakes to translate their Filipiniana theme into a masterfully crafted multi-tiered cake with fine rosette detailing and abanico accents. We love the way it stood out in the middle of the reception venue, filled with bright tropical blooms.Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The cakeJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest list - Robi and Maiqui's wedding gathered their families and friends in an intimate and heartwarming event. As Robi is a showbiz personality, their guest list featured some of the biggest and brightest stars in the entertainment industry. The celebrities who attended the special occasion included Donny Pangilinan and Darren Espanto, who were part of the groom squad, Piolo Pascual, AC Bonifacio, Edward Barber, Angela Ken, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Alora Sasam, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Erik Santos, Joshua Garcia, Enchong Dee, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Maymay Entrata, Belle Mariano, and the Valencianos (Gary, Angeli, and Gab). Former Vice President of the Philippines Leni Robredo also graced the event.Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest list - The wedding reception was epic, what with performances by Martin Nievera, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, and Gary Valenciano! Jaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio

The star-studded guest listJaja Samaniego & Pearl Studio


Photos by Jaja Samaniego and Pearl Studio


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