There are some photos you just can’t plan for, but when they happen, it seems like kismet. A couple who exchanged vows near the Mount Mayon volcano in the northeastern Philippines have some of the most unique wedding photos we’ve seen yet. As the peak spewed mounds of smoke and piping hot lava, Arlo Gerald de la Cruz and Maria Hussa Maica Nicerio posed for romantic portraits in front of the awe-inspiring sight.
The couple had their pictures taken at the Red Labuyo restaurant, which is known for its stunning view of Mount Mayon. While they undoubtedly came for the gorgeous backdrop, they got more than they bargained for, visually, with the eruption. Cruz and Nicerio were a considerable distance away from the site (although thousands in a nearby village had to flee), which allowed them to safely enjoy the smoky beauty. The resulting images, a selection captured by Nebreja Bros. Media, have an ethereal quality like a scene from an epic fairy tale.
Mount Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines, and it’s erupted 50 times in the past 500 years. So if rain on your wedding day is supposed to be good luck, then we can't imagine all the good juju that the volcano will bring to Cruz and Nicerio's wedded lives.
Newlyweds Arlo Gerald de la Cruz and Maria Hussa Maica Nicerio had unique wedding photos taken in front of an active volcano called Mout Mayon in the northeastern Philippines.
The volcano wedding photos look like a scene from an epic fairy tale, with mounds of smoke dancing in the background.
Jan 25, 2018 – Daraga, Albay, Philippines – MARIA MAICA DE LA CRUZ and her husband, ARLO GERALD DE LA CRUZ, on their wedding day with the Mayon volcano erupting in the background. © Jack Kurtz via ZUMAWire) #thePicturesOftheDay #photojournalism #volcano #mayon #wedding pic.twitter.com/4dacIwU1MN
— ZUMA24.com (@ZUMA24) January 27, 2018
Watch a short video highlighting some of the wedding photos, below.
A volcanic eruption wasn't going to ruin this couple's big day, posing for their wedding photos in front of the Mayon volcano in the Philippines. https://t.co/AEq7iaaAzP pic.twitter.com/X433HLrj5N
— ABC News (@ABC) January 27, 2018
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