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Metro Exclusive: 5 Things We Loved About Thea Panaguiton and Josh Buizon's Lovely Garden Wedding

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<p><strong></strong><strong>Over October</strong> band member <strong>J</strong><strong>osh Buizon</strong> married<strong> </strong>singer-songwriter/<strong>Atomm Studios</strong>&#x27; co-founder <strong>Thea Panaguiton </strong>on<strong></strong> January 5, 2026 in Batangas, kicking off not just a year filled with new adventures but a lifetime of togetherness.</p><p>In 2025, the longtime couple also started their year on a high note, as they announced their engagement. A year later, here they were, marking a new milestone in their relationship. </p><div> <strong></strong><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768613090941DSC00030.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Josh and Thea&#x27;s love story began in college. &quot;Josh was in his fourth year, and I was in my third year. We were both invited to be judges for a singing competition called “o-idol,” which was part of the Ateneo OrSem (orientation seminar) for incoming freshmen,&quot; Thea told <strong>Metro.Style</strong>. &quot;We were introduced to each other backstage. We got along almost immediately, enjoying our conversations and finding it so easy to talk to one another.&quot;</p><p>After almost a decade of growing and making memories together, they took their relationship to the next level and immediately planned their big day.  </p><div> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768615398323DSC07952.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/1768615491360KAN03043.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Weddings are an opportunity to showcase a couple&#x27;s personality by presenting their love story through the theme and every element of the special occasion. For Thea and Josh, what was important at the end of the day wasn&#x27;t about the grand details—it was about those little moments of hearty laughter and tears of joy shared with their family and friends.   </p><p>&quot;We’ve always been drawn to simplicity. So we wanted a minimalist wedding. We wanted the wedding to highlight our union more than anything else,&quot; Thea shared. </p><p>In keeping with the <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px">minimalist theme of the event, Josh wore a traditional <em>barong</em>, paired</span> with black trousers. Thea, on the other hand, picked a no-frills design, allowing her to move around easily throughout the event. &quot;My gown was made by<strong> Pat Galang of Syne Label.</strong> Simple and elegant were my keywords when I asked Pat to make my dress,&quot; she shared. &quot;I had the design in mind already, but she refined it more for me. We focused on the silk fabric and the way it hugged my body. It had no other embellishments except for the pearl buttons at the back. We added a little bit of a train to make it more flowy.&quot;<em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768616039147DSC09812.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/1768616091451KNE01780.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/1768616180229MON08320.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>From the get-go, <strong>Events Embassy </strong>owner and CEO <strong>Cathy Ebuen</strong> said that Thea and Josh wanted &quot;a meaningful celebration rooted in faith, family, and authenticity.&quot;</p><p>In the year they spent planning their wedding, Thea learned the most important lesson any couple should be reminded of in this process. Thea said, &quot;Remember the reason for the wedding, which is to celebrate the love and union with your partner with Christ at the center. There will come a point where wedding moodboards, trends, and color motifs will seem to be overwhelming, so it’s best to focus on what’s important.&quot; This mindset of the couple, which Cathy described as warm and easy to work with, makes the overall journey such a breeze. &quot;Effortless and joyful,&quot; Cathy said when asked about what it was like working with the couple. &quot;They were kind, trusting, and a pleasure to work with.&quot;</p><p>A practical tip from Thea is to be organized. To ensure she didn&#x27;t miss any detail, she even created her own tracker for every expense and diligently monitored their budget. &quot;I would update it in real-time, so everything was well-documented. I also made my own decks for the styling of my gown, the entourage’s gowns, the ceremony, and the reception,&quot; she said. This was crucial to get everyone on the same page. Thea added, &quot;Don’t assume that everyone gets the vision in your head. It’s great to make decks and be as detailed as possible!&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768617246018KNE09334.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/1768617289000_DSC08762.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/1768617375251_MON07521.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/1768617465311ST208302.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/1768617531871DSC09328.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Josh and Thea are both creatives, talented in making music, and interestingly, maintaining harmony during the wedding planning process was not a problem. Their wedding was like their project, something they put <em></em>together—<em>together</em>. &quot;<em></em>Always talk to your partner when making decisions for the wedding,&quot; Thea noted. &quot;I’m so grateful for Josh being such a great teammate. It’s OUR wedding, and not just MY wedding. We made sure both of us were 100% happy with each decision. We helped each other discern and choose the right things that would fulfill our vision for the wedding.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Here are five things we loved about Josh and Thea&#x27;s wedding:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The rustic-elegant garden celebration and the subdued palette to match</strong></div><p>&quot;Our wedding ceremony was held outdoors in a garden, so we chose colors close to nature, such as green and brown. We wanted it to merge perfectly with the garden,&quot; Thea shared. Their wedding was held at <strong>Club Ananda</strong>, Sandari Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas. </p><p>&quot;We instantly fell in love with the place when we saw the garden area. It was exactly how Thea envisioned it would look like: peaceful, breezy, and full of trees,&quot; Josh said. &quot;We also wanted to make it simple and just have one venue for both the ceremony and reception. Club Ananda’s layout was a perfect fit.&quot; </p><p>Everything was so easy on the eyes and visually delightful in its simplicity. The guests wore a mixed palette of cream, beige, brown, light gold, and subtle green, altogether creating a Pinterest-worthy moodboard that&#x27;s timeless and universally appealing. Event Embassy&#x27;s Cathy Ebuen described it as &quot;a timeless, romantic theme that reflects their sincerity and grace.&quot;</p><p>The unfiltered beauty of nature lent the perfect backdrop, offering dramatic surprises that made the occasion even more special. According to Thea, &quot;Right when the Pastor announced we were Mr. and Mrs. Buizon during the ceremony, the sunset started to shine behind us, behind the trees. It was so perfect, just like a movie.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768618252507ST200816.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/1768618313388MON08148.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/1768618389711DSC09834.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/1768618474669DSC09992.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/1768618531731KAN07423.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/1768618886209_KNE08986.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/1768618923709KNE00319.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The reception venue, dressed up in drapery</strong></div><p>Drapery is one of the most well-loved wedding trends today. The style is light and airy yet grand and statement-making. Simple yet elegant. It&#x27;s an example of versatile styling that looks great whether for a daytime or nighttime gathering, creating different vibes depending on the time of day. Drapes across the venue also result in a cohesive styling technique that connects various areas seamlessly.</p><p>We love how, in Thea and Josh&#x27;s wedding, the drapes also served as a clean and stylish background for portraits.  </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768622168802_ST104226.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/1768621876016KAN05767.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/1768622052979ST202460.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/1768625885911DSC07808.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/1768625919765DSC07870.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Projection on drapes</strong></div><p>Those drapes were further maximized when they were used as the projection wall on which their photos, same-day-edit video, and their surname were flashed. This style is becoming more and more popular in weddings, and it looks and feels modern and retro at the same time. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768626246563DSC09648.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/1768626269563_ST104858.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/1768626300603_MON00361.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/1768626329786_ST104398.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The cute photobooth and the B&amp;W snaps</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>With Thea being the co-founder of pioneering Atomm Studios, guests got to take fun snaps at Atommica, the brand&#x27;s self-photo studio booth, available for rent at events. This way, guests get to bring home a tangible memory from the celebration. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTNjYdECQ2u/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%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A9616321.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Music at the core of the celebration</strong></div><p><strong></strong>There are countless unforgettable memories from their wedding day, but when asked to share the highlights of the day, the common thing was music. First of all, Thea&#x27;s bridal march was an instrumental of Josh’s band&#x27;s song “<strong>Ating Dalawa</strong>.<strong></strong>” &quot;He recorded a new version just for our wedding,&quot; Thea shared.</p><p>This new version was Josh&#x27;s wedding gift to Thea. &quot;We re-recorded &#x27;Ating Dalawa,&#x27; a song I wrote for her. I’ve always wanted to re-record it for our special day,&quot; Josh shared. &quot;We changed it up a bit to match our current sound and make it perfect for the occasion.&quot; This song&#x27;s wedding version is <a href="https://overoctober.lnk.to/AtingDalawaWeddingVersion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">out now</a>.</p><p>&quot;Our <em>ninong</em>, <strong>Gary Valenciano,</strong> and Josh’s cousin, <strong>Kiana V</strong>,<strong></strong> performed songs during the reception. It meant so much to us,&quot; she added. </p><p>It was like a mini concert, as the role music played in the celebration didn&#x27;t stop from there. Thea continued to enumerate the highlights of the program, sharing, &quot;Watching Josh’s band, Over October, singing under the rain, and our friends and families enjoying despite the rain. Singing my song &#x27;Edelweiss&#x27; with Josh, his band, and our best man, Poch Barretto, on the guitar! Surprising Josh by singing the bridge of &#x27;Ikot&#x27; with him while he was performing!&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768627424606_ST105365.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTK9-58D3Qs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A10440082.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTM1gS3ERMl/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A10477514.2%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Congrats and best wishes, Josh and Thea!</p><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>NicePrint Photo</strong></p><div><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>Minimalist yet rich in thoughtful details, simple yet elegant—these defined Thea Panaguiton and Josh Buizon's garden wedding party, which culminated in a mini concert starring the music-loving couple. </p>

Minimalist yet rich in thoughtful details, simple yet elegant—these defined Thea Panaguiton and Josh Buizon's garden wedding party, which culminated in a mini concert starring the music-loving couple.

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