BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG
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SARAH Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez’s upcoming wedding is, as expected, fast shaping into a glittery affair.
The couple is scheduled to tie the knot on Mar. 14, at a luxe hotel in Bonifacio Global City, and they have already sent out invites for the gathering.
Acopy of the wedding invitaÂtion reveal a star-studded enÂtourage, which includes some well-known names in politics, business, and showbiz.
Among them are three presiÂdents: President Rodrigo DuÂterte, and former Presidents Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and Joseph Estrada.
ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Lopez Katigbak, Chairman Mark Lopez, and Chief OperatÂing Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes are also accounted for as with GMA-7’s Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and his wife Teresa M. Gozon.
The full list:
President Rodrigo Roa DuÂterte and Former President Ma. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and Mrs. Helen GamÂboa Sotto
Secretary Narciso Santiago, Jr. and Senator Cynthia Villar
Secretary Salvador S. Panelo and Ma. Rosario Santos Concio
Senator Emmanuel D. PacquiÂao & Mrs. Jinkee J. Pacquiao
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Mrs. Mariquita S. Yeung
Congressman Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and ConÂgresswoman Yedda Marie K. Romualdez
Congressman Jesus “Bong” C. Suntay and Mrs. Sheila G. Suntay
Mayor Richard I. Gomez and Congresswoman Lucy T. Gomez
Mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson and Mrs. Sharon Cuneta PanÂgilinan
Former President Joseph E. Estrada and Mrs. Lily Yu MonÂteverde
Mr. Carlo Lopez Katigbak and Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas
Mr. Mark Lagdameo Lopez and Mrs. Marissa E. Laude
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and Mrs. Teresa M. Gozon
Mr. Vicente del Rosario, Jr. and Ms. Maria Lourdes “Malou” N. Santos
Mrs. Carlos S. Gonzalez and Mrs. Nenita R. Licaros
Mr. Kevin Andrew L. Tan and Ms. Lovelyn M. Nuevo
Dr. Z’Shen “Z” Teo and Dra. Aivee AguiÂlar Teo
Mr. Julio A. LedesÂma IV and Mrs. Maria Assunta Ledesma
Mr. Ben L. Chan and Ms. Cory V. Vidanes
Mr. Jaime G. Baltazar and Mrs. Mary An n B Opeña
Mr. Rajiv Chandiramani and Ms. Alice G. Eduardo
Mr. Peter G. Coyiuto and Ms. Clavel B. Bendaña
Mr. Dominic Zapanta and Ms. Cathy O. Valencia
Mr. Felipe A. Cruz, Jr. and Mrs. Ching C. Cruz
Meanwhile, Sarah and RichÂard’s secondary sponsors are Aga and Charlene Muhlach (Candle), Robin and Mariel PaÂdilla (Veil), and Vice Ganda and Angel Locsin (Cord).
Richard’s Best Men are his brothers Raymond and Elvis. Sarah’s Maids of Honor are Gladees Bermudez and Queenie Neuner.
Alexa Uichico and Ruffa Gutierrez are the Matrons of Honor.
Sarah and Richard’s two sons Zion and Kai will also have speÂcial roles as coin bearer and ring bearer, respectively.
Flower Girls: Aria Gutierrez, Ezra Gutierrez, and Kara GabriÂelle Audine Enriquez.
Groomsmen are Rocky GutiÂerrez, Ritchie Paul Gutierrez, Sean Fariñas, Adrien Uichico, Mikko Inocando, Charlie LeÂviste, Miguel Umali, Tonton Gutierrez, Monching Gutierrez, Eugene Enriquez, and Scott Gutsy Tuason
The bridesmaids: Boom SaÂson, Bela Padilla, Graciela Chiara Pesito, Janine GutiÂerrez, Sambie Rodriguez- Tung, Yassi Pressman, Vicki Chandiramani, Mikaela MarÂtinez, Coleen Garcia Crawford, and Karraminah Clarisse Jefri Bolkiah.
Completing the couple’s entourage are Davi d Gutierrez and Simone Enriquez as Junior Groomsmen and sisÂters Lorin and Venice Gutierrez as Junior Bridesmaids.