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Will Devaughn & Joanne Dela Rama’s Intimate Modern Zen Wedding in Batangas

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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208265824_DSCF8802.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by NicePrint Photo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Some weddings take years to plan. Others take months. But for model-actor <strong>Will Devaughn</strong> and wellness advocate<strong> Joanne Dela Rama</strong>, the journey to “I do” unfolded in just seventeen days.</p><p>Seventeen days to envision. Seventeen days to prepare. Seventeen days to surrender to faith, trust, and love. And yet, those days were more than enough to create a wedding that was deeply honest, profoundly intimate, and uniquely theirs.</p><p>The two tied the knot on August 31, 2025. And on September 2, 2025, the couple announced on Instagram that they had tied the knot in Batangas. As posted by the former<em> Pinoy Big Brother</em> (<em>PBB</em>) housemate, the caption reads: “It’s official! We pulled it off in two weeks. No one tripped, the rings fit, and yes… the rain stopped at the perfect time.” </p><p>While the announcement was a sweet surprise to their followers, it also marked the realization of a heartfelt dream with the intention for Will and Joanne.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208379265DSCF6342.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208539065DSCF6222.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/1759208475205DSCF6146 (1).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/1759208450123DSCF6401.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/1759208506065DSCF6114.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>The venue, the motif, the preparation timeline</strong></div><p>On September 2, the couple stood hand in hand and exchanged vows, framed by the tranquil scenery of <strong>Coi </strong>in<strong> Calaca</strong>,<strong> Batangas</strong>. The private boutique hotel, hidden in a bamboo grove, had never before hosted a wedding, but that made it all the more special. </p><p>In Joanne’s eyes, the venue was Cupid’s arrow straight to the heart with its simplicity,  minimalist design, and its serene sight. “When I first stepped in, I could already envision our wedding there, making the most of the courtyard, the view, and the intimate dining space,” she told <strong>Metro.Style</strong>.</p><p>“We chose Coi in Calaca, Batangas, because of its Zen-like yet beautiful features. We’ve always been drawn to places close to nature. There’s a calmness in the surroundings, and it perfectly matched what we were looking for,” explained Will.</p><p>In the end, they didn’t need much to dress up the place. “We only needed to add a few floral arrangements on the tables, and that was enough. That’s what made us fall in love with it… It felt like us,” Joanne added. </p><p>When asked about their wedding motif, Will and Joanne admitted that there wasn’t one—at least not in the traditional sense. The couple had no interest in such a prescription of colors, stating, “We didn’t really have an official motif. From the start, when we got engaged, what we wanted was clear: a wedding that felt intimate, warm, and simple… something that truly reflected who we are.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208880764DSCF7171.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/1759208900544DSCF7722.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/1759208918803DSCF7214.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/1759208940542DSCF8893.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/1759208999082DSCF8658.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>No grand ballroom. No over-the-top motif. No fuss. Instead, the newlyweds chose to honor their union with an intimate modern Zen celebration, a Japanese-inspired minimalism kissed with chic romance and ethereal charm—as both wanted it to be “honest, less distractions, and more presence.”</p><p>Much like their relationship, the muted tones of the space with a touch of warmth mirrored their calmness, while the flow of the program emphasized mindfulness. And so, what had been simply a small hotel became the stage for a love story in its purest form.</p><p>With just over two weeks to prepare—seventeen days from the moment they visited and chose Coi as the venue, the process could have been a whirlwind or easily felt rushed. However, it became a spiritual, faith-filled adventure for the couple. </p><p>“For me, it was seeing how my then-fiancé trusted God, and how he showed patience and love through the whole process. There were highs and lows, surprises in between, and moments of truly getting to know each other more. It became a faith journey, being led to the answers little by little, and walking through it all with Will,” recalled Joanne.</p><p>Like an exercise in surrender, the couple breathed life into the belief that love doesn’t always need endless time to prepare. Sometimes, it only needs two people willing to walk the journey together.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759209072700_DSCF8567.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/1759209094963_DSCF8654.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/1759208986360DSCF9214.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208958843DSCF9194.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The bride’s dream gown </strong></div><p>If there’s one detail that truly captures Joanne’s effortless elegance, it’s her gown—a boho-chic dream that came into her life just days before the ceremony.</p><p>“I had been looking for a boho-chic gown for months, even before we set a wedding date. I asked around from different designers, browsed online, and kept collecting pegs, but nothing felt right,” she divulged.</p><p>“I wanted something comfortable, something I could move in. I tried several gowns but always preferred something that felt like a simple dress. Then, just three days before the wedding, I finally found the one,” Joanne continued. </p><p>The one-of-a-kind gown wasn’t from a couture house. It was a Divisoria find, made in Thailand, worth less than ₱5,000. “It was the sweetest surprise,” Joanne exclaimed, grateful to her close friend for patiently going through each floor of the mall until she got the vision in her mind.</p><p>As if written in the stars, it complemented Will’s suit, a serendipitous detail that tied everything together. “I also loved how it looked perfect with my groom’s suit. We didn’t have an idea what we would both wear, so it was another surprise that worked perfectly, even with the venue and our theme,” as revealed by Joanne. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759209182460_DSCF8936.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/1759209206522_DSCF8962.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/1759208727203DSCF6658.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208745764DSCF6527.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A day that feels like a small miracle</strong></div><p>As the big day arrived, it was within the intimacy of details that the true highlights lay. Nature even played its part in giving the couple a wedding like no other.</p><p>Will looked back on the unexpected beauty of the weather: “It wasn’t the sunset ceremony we had originally envisioned, but when the rain stopped, the mist rolled in, and it became foggy and beautiful… It was unforgettable.” </p><p>Meanwhile, the most meaningful moments for Joanne unfolded like poetry, a series of blessings: “Waiting for my turn in the procession to see Will and everyone from the Yang to the Ying Courtyard. Experiencing our vision come to life—even the details about the procession of everyone and the opening of the gates.”</p><p>Among the other poignant details that resonated most with her was the exchange of vows, written on Papyrus that Will had brought home from Egypt, making their promises feel timeless and sacred. Dinner was celebrated at one long dining table, where family and friends released floating lanterns into the night sky, carrying their prayers with the flicker of light.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208764823DSCF4242.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759208783323DSCF6950.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/1759209294680DSCF4478.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/1759209326160DSCF8563.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/1759209347139DSCF9341.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>But perhaps the most intimate moment of all was the quiet pause after the moment they officially became one. “I love that we included our own quiet moment to pause and thank God in nature after being declared husband and wife, and to incorporate the mindfulness practices we do and teach during the ceremony and dinner party,” Joanne reflected.</p><p>As Will beautifully put it, “Seeing our closest family and friends being present with us, without their phones (most of the time), was a gift. Watching the gates open, seeing Joanne bow first before our first gaze, the kids being there, and how we made the whole day our own, not defined by what a wedding is &#x27;supposed&#x27; to be.”</p><p>Their wedding may not have followed a traditional template, but that’s exactly what made it magical. In just seventeen days, Will Devaughn and Joanne dela Rama wed in a way that reflected their hearts more than any design ever could. It was a day stripped of excess, filled only with what mattered most: love, presence, and faith. </p><p>All blessings to Mr. and Mrs. Devaughn! </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759209401060_DSCF8027.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Photos courtesy of <strong>NicePrint Photo</strong></p>

<p>Their wedding may not have followed a traditional template, but that’s exactly what made it magical. In just seventeen days, Will Devaughn and Joanne dela Rama wed in a way that reflected their hearts more than any design ever could. </p>

Their wedding may not have followed a traditional template, but that’s exactly what made it magical. In just seventeen days, Will Devaughn and Joanne dela Rama wed in a way that reflected their hearts more than any design ever could.

Inside Will Devaughn and Joanne Dela Rama’s Intimate Modern Zen Wedding in Batangas

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