Dongyan Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage With Renewal of Vows

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows, a touching moment witnessed by their children, Zia and Sixto.

- By Nathalie M. Tomada

The family marked the occasion yesterday at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the very place where their love story began a decade ago.

"We decided to embrace our 10th anniversary with pockets of celebrations, starting as early as late October," Dingdong told The STAR.

"The holidays always make it challenging to gather everyone, but we really wanted to show the kids where and how it all began.

"This morning's simple ceremony was exactly what we needed to honor the journey we've had."

The morning ceremony was an emotional moment for their family. Dingdong recalled walking down the aisle with Zia and Sixto by his side, before his wife made her way toward them.

"It began with the walks – Sixto, Zia and me. When it was Marian's turn, I fumbled with my phone to play her wedding march. Thanks to my sister Vicki and Ninang Baby, who had graciously arranged a 30-minute visit to the cathedral, we could relive that moment in its simplest beauty," he said.

However, one of the most memorable parts of the ceremony came unexpectedly.