On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Maxine Medina and her non-showbiz partner Timmy Llana. exchanged vows at Club Paradise Palawan, with the picturesque backdrop of Coron serving as their backdrop.
Exactly a week ago, on October 3, their church wedding took place at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Daang Bakal Road in Antipolo City.
Read: Maxine Medina marries Timmy Llana in intimate church wedding
For her beach wedding, Maxine chose a flowy gown designed by Rhett Eala. Rhett was also the creative mind behind her iconic looks at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant held in Manila in January 2017.
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Maxine's second bridal gown showcased elegant drapery, much like her previous Greek goddess-inspired gown by Mark Bumgarner for the church wedding.
Read: Maxine Medina a Greek goddess in Mark Bumgarner wedding gown
With its sweetheart neckline and midriff keyhole, it bared just the right amount of skin. In a March 2023 interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Maxine happily shared that Rhett Eala would design her gown for her dream beach wedding.
"Abangan niyo na lang if mai-post ko na," the former beauty queen teased.
In another interview that month with Rhett, the designer referred to Maxine as one of his favorite muses, appreciating her attentiveness to his fashion guidance. In his words, "...I work with her a lot. I’m actually doing her wedding gown. And she… she listens to me."
When asked about Maxine's preferences, Rhett said the gown should exude elegance while staying true to her personality. The designer told PEP.ph, "It’s a beach wedding and she kinda wants it elegant and still very her."
Adorning her dress was a diamond necklace plus a pair of diamond earrings from J's Diamond. Completing her bridal attire were the custom-made bridal sandals crafted by designer Jefferson Si.
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In an Instagram post, the shoe designer detailed what it was like working with the Kapuso actress.
Jefferson wrote in his post (published as is), "It always excites me to design for a beach wedding as it comes multiple challenges and parameters to consider. Maxine’s custom Jefferson Si is one I got all the creative freedom to play with different materials."
"Embellished with crystals held by illusion perplex straps, these flats are designed to seamlessly float on her feet and shimmer against the beautiful sunset. Romantic and sexy, embodying Maxine’s personal style and vision as a bride-to-be," he wrote.
As for Maxine's beauty look, Albert Kurniawan worked his magic and created a flawless, warm bronzy make-up look with sultry eyes. Meanwhile, hairstylist Raymond Mateo elegantly styled Maxine's hair in a sleek low bun, reminiscent of her hairstyle during Miss Universe 2016.
Adding the final touch to her bridal look was a beautifully arranged bouquet of white flowers, expertly arranged by florist and event stylist Tei Endencia.
Her husband Timmy also looked dapper in an all-white suit.
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*This story originally appeared on Pep.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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