MANILA, Philippines – Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde marked their first wedding anniversary by reminiscing about their special day in Baguio City. The couple, known for their desire to maintain privacy around their wedding, shared a series of wedding videos and photos on Instagram on Sunday, July 28, exactly one year after their lavish ceremony.
The shared videos captured intimate moments from their wedding, highlighting interactions with family, friends, and loved ones, along with Atayde’s heartfelt vows.
“I remember exactly how I saw you for the first time. And I had to act normal like it’s just a regular ‘hi.’ There was no slow-mo scene like in a movie, but it was so real to me. It was someone I always had a crush on, someone I always wanted to meet, someone I always wanted to work with,” Atayde reflected.
Mendoza, meanwhile, recalled how July 28 was the day her prayers were answered. “You are an answered prayer. I really prayed for you. Sabi ko sana, i-bless ako ni Lord ng taong magmamahal sakin nang tunay na ako (I said, I hope the Lord would bless me with someone who would love me for who I am). I just knew that someday, God will lead me to someone who will give me the amount of love so much more than I am capable [of giving]. And He did. He led me to you,” she said.
She added, “July 28 means so much to us. And God gave us another reason to honor this day because this day marks the beginning of us.”
The couple also posted photos from their wedding day, with Mendoza captioning her post, “Happy anniversary,” accompanied by a white heart emoji.
July 28 holds special significance for the couple as it also marks the date of their engagement, their first meeting, and Mendoza’s viral “Arjo cutie” tweet.
Mendoza and Atayde began their relationship in December 2018, with Atayde confirming they were “exclusively dating” a month later.