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Metro Weddings Exclusive: Inside Leila Alcasid and Mito Fabie’s Artistic “I Do” at Pinto

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<p>A soft-sculpted bouquet, a last-minute gallery ceremony, and a vibe only Leila could pull off.</p><p>Some brides follow trends, and there are brides like<strong> Leila Alcasid</strong>—the kind who curate a feeling.</p><p>On a serene Monday in December, Leila, the singer-songwriter and daughter of <strong>Ogie Alcasid </strong>and <strong>Michelle van Eimeren</strong>, married longtime partner Mito Fabie (“Curtismith”) in <a href="https://metro.style/weddings/2025/12/15/leila-alcasid-and-curtismith-hold-second-wedding-ceremony-in-the-philippines-1910" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a wedding that felt less like a production and more like an intimate afternoon</a> at your favorite modern art exhibit. Only, instead of paintings, there were soft vows, sunlight, soulmates, and subtle design that said everything without shouting.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765887548652leila alcasid mito fabie philippine wedding.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photography by NicePrint Photo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>A quiet creative force, Leila is known for her grounded authenticity, understated elegance, and a visual world that reflects her love of music, art, and calm beauty. Scroll through her Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leilalcasid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@leilaalcasid</a>), and you’ll see the throughline: a soft palette, thoughtful moments, and an almost poetic sense of personal style.</p><p>And at the center of her wedding? A mood board. Yes, that humble digital collage you tap out on Canva or Pinterest in your most inspired 2 a.m. creative sprint—only in Leila’s case, it became the blueprint for something beautifully honest and editorial.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765887514212inside leila alcasid mito fabie curtismith antipolo wedding 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A mood board that set the tone</strong></div><p>When<strong> Teddy Manuel </strong>first saw the mood board Leila had put together, he immediately understood the kind of wedding she wanted. Nothing too styled or loud, just something intentional, beautiful, and deeply her.</p><p>From the start, she was very clear. It had to feel calm and effortless, Teddy shared. She didn’t want anything overdone or too floral, just clean, soft, and meaningful.</p><p>As one of the country’s most respected event designers, Teddy is known for his large-scale installations and sculptural florals. But this time, he chose to pare things back. The mood board gave me all the cues I needed. Neutral colors, soft movement, natural textures. You could feel her personality through it.</p><p>Leila gave him full trust to interpret it freely. She didn’t micromanage. She trusted the process, which actually pushed me to be even more thoughtful. Every detail had to make sense for her.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765887719472leila alcasid mito fabie manila wedding E.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A garden ceremony that became something even more poetic</strong></div><p>What was meant to be a garden ceremony gently transformed, within just two hours, into something even more poetic because of the rain. As weather shifted, so did the celebration.</p><p>&quot;My team had to move everything very quickly,&quot; Teddy said. &quot;We had already set up in the garden but had to bring the ceremony indoors into one of the galleries because it was definitely going to start raining soon—but honestly, it became even more beautiful.&quot;</p><p>The new ceremony space, surrounded by Filipino art, turned the wedding into something even more intimate. Her vows were witnessed not only by the people she loves, but by the local artworks lining the walls—each frame holding space, history, and emotion.</p><p>And for Teddy, it was personal, too. &quot;It was actually my very first wedding set inside a museum, and even if there were changes to the original plan, it made it more special.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765887821474inside leila alcasid mito fabie curtismith antipolo wedding 2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765888181775inside leila alcasid mito fabie curtismith antipolo wedding 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><strong>Design that blended into the space</strong></div><p>Rather than compete with the beauty of <strong>Pinto Art Gallery</strong>, Teddy leaned into it. Its arched doorways, natural light, and quiet architectural lines guided the entire flow of the design.</p><p>&quot;Pinto is already full of character, so you can’t just come in and decorate for decoration’s sake. I wanted to keep the integrity of the space and just add touches that felt right,&quot; the event stylist told <strong>Metro.Style</strong>.</p><p>Instead of a ceiling installation, he used long drapes in mocha and cream that flowed from the ceiling to the floor. In Gallery 7, where the couple’s table was set, Teddy worked around a massive black-and-white piece by artist <strong>Ferdie Montemayor</strong>. He added, &quot;I created an installation using sheer kinetic fabric to echo the movement of the artwork. It moved gently with the breeze and brought the painting to life.&quot;</p><p>The floral centerpieces were sculpted like small installations, made from a mix of grass, flowers, fruits, and local produce. I wanted them to feel like part of the gallery, not just something decorative on a table.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765887970475leila alcasid mito fabie manila wedding B.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Leila’s bridal bouquet was designed to double as an accessory. Teddy created a modern sheaf-style arrangement with a loop handle made of Typha grass, allowing her to carry it like a handbag.</p><p>&quot;I kept the colors soft and with nothing too bright, like peach and blush. Calla lilies were her favorite, so we started from there, and I added anthuriums and Phalaenopsis orchids to complete the look. It felt like her, very stylish and natural,&quot; Teddy revealed.</p><p>On the photography side, <strong>Charisse Tinio </strong>of<strong> NicePrint Photo</strong> led her team with the same quiet, intentional energy. As the first supplier the couple booked, Charisse had a good sense of Leila and Mito’s vision early on.</p><p>&quot;Working with a couple who knows exactly what they like is a dream,&quot; Charisse said. &quot;Even their song choices gave us a feel for the kind of emotion they wanted in their photos and video.&quot;</p><p>Charisse set up Zoom calls and team chats ahead of the day to align everyone. But her main reminder to her photographers was simple—keep it real.</p><p>&quot;I told them, don’t overdirect,&quot; she continued. &quot;Capture what’s unfolding. Be present, but stay out of the way.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765888119613leila alcasid mito fabie manila wedding D.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSU0ExJAVkP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=720&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A7394855.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A celebration that felt like her</strong></div><p>There was no Pinterest checklist here. No gimmicks, no overdone trends. Just a celebration that reflected Leila’s pace, her presence, her quiet confidence.</p><p>&quot;I hope people see that a wedding doesn’t have to be big or extravagant to be beautiful,&quot; Teddy noted. &quot;This one was quiet, but it had so much heart.&quot;</p><p>At a time when many weddings are starting to feel like productions, Leila’s reminded us that real style comes from knowing who you are—and creating a day that reflects just that.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765888272592METRO WEDDINGS LEILA ALCASID MITO FABIE COVER.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>NicePrint Photo</strong></p>

<p>With thoughtful restraint, modern vision, and one well-made mood board, Leila Alcasid's wedding shows how today’s young Filipina bride is rewriting the rules of romance—quietly, intentionally, and beautifully.</p>

With thoughtful restraint, modern vision, and one well-made mood board, Leila Alcasid's wedding shows how today’s young Filipina bride is rewriting the rules of romance—quietly, intentionally, and beautifully.

This Wedding Was a Mood (Board): Inside Leila Alcasid and Mito Fabie’s Artistic “I Do” at Pinto

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