Holding a wedding amidst a volcanic eruption.

On the afternoon of January 12th, Mount Taal, located on Luzon Island about 60 km south of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, erupted after a long period of dormancy. Authorities issued a Level 3 alert (the highest alert level is 5), and approximately 8,000 residents were ordered to evacuate.

However, at the same time, Chino and Kat Vaflor held their wedding ceremony in a location just over 10 km from the Taal volcano in the Philippines. Thanks to the couple's daring act, photographer Randolf Evan captured stunning wedding photos with the volcano spewing ash into the sky in the background.

Ảnh cưới dưới cột tro núi lửa để đời của cặp đôi người Philippines — A Filipino couple's unforgettable wedding photos taken under a volcanic ash column.

No one anticipated this "incident." "During the preparations, around 2 PM, we noticed white smoke rising from Taal and that's when we realized something unusual was happening," said the wedding photographer, Randolf Evan.

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“We were really worried about whether we should hold the wedding under those conditions. My bride and I were constantly checking social media for updates, so we were aware of the warnings about the increasing danger,” Evan shared. However, he said that the guests attending the wedding remained calm when the couple exchanged rings and vows. Afterward, the wedding went ahead, ignoring all the warnings about the lava eruption.

The photos were then posted on social media with the caption: "The wedding went well," and immediately caused a stir. Many people found it amusing, but many others condemned the couple's recklessness, arguing that they endangered themselves, their guests, and the staff involved in the ceremony.

Khách mời hầu hết là gia đình và bạn bè thân thiết của cô dâu chú rể nên không ai bỏ về — Most of the guests were family and close friends of the bride and groom, so no one left.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PAGSO) reports that the Taal volcano is showing signs of renewed activity. Successive eruptions have created ash clouds that spread 9-15 kilometers. The agency also warned that a further eruption in the coming days could be accompanied by lava flows. Residents have rushed to buy ash masks at stores. Authorities warn that ash from Taal could cause respiratory illnesses, particularly in children and those with pre-existing lung conditions.