Another beautiful bridal shower mounted by “Metro Weddings.”

For 12 years now, Rissa Mananquil has been the apple the eye of his son Enzo. Now, another man will vow to be with her for a lifetime, as she’s about to take her life’s newest catwalk—not as a model but a bride.

“Metro Weddings,” the country’s premier bridal magazine, threw a special wine pairings themed bridal shower at the Marriott Hotel’s Garden Room elegantly styled by one of the country’s creative events stylists, Henry Pascual for Mananquil’s upcoming love union with her lawyer, businessman and sports executive fiancé Paolo Trillo.

Dubbed as a “Celebration of Love for Rissa,” the event fit for the lady that she is, gathered the bride-to-be’s friends, family and entourage, which also served as a reunion of family and friends.

The celebration was filled with loud cheers, clinking of the glasses, meaningful chats and unending gratitude expressed by Rissa as she posed for snapshots in the afternoon which overflowed with love for her.

Recognizing the many hats she wears in varied fields she dabbles in, Rissa shares “I may take on many roles—model, columnist, teacher—but before and above anything else, I am a mother. And no other role or job can be as rewarding as that,” she said.

Being a mother is a very demanding task but it was made easy by the support given by her soon-to-be husband and the priceless support from her mom, Millet. “No woman should ever feel alone or scared about the challenges she faces in motherhood. We all have friends, who at the end of the day are mothers too. I’ve enjoyed countless conversations with other moms on tips and tricks, anecdotes and advice, but the best conversations will always be with my best friend— my own mom,” Rissa said.

She also finds herself lucky and blessed because Paolo and her 12-year-old son Enzo has an incredible relationship, “I think Enzo loves Paolo more than me! Paolo has loved and cared for Enzo just like his own.”

Rissa will soon be walking in a new path, now with Paolo holding her hand, together they will soar high and make their dreams come true.

The Bridal Shower for Rissa Mananquil is presented by Metro Weddings, in cooperation with Marriott Manila, Henry Pascual Events Stylist, and Frostings.