The internet buzzed with excitement when photos of Basti Lorenzo and Claudia Barretto’s wedding surfaced. Despite being together for a long time, the couple managed to keep their wedding plans private, even with Claudia’s celebrity background. The absence of any engagement or wedding planning news made their walk down the aisle a delightful surprise for everyone. The reception took place at Lakehall in Nena’s Sanctuary, the same venue where Christian and Siobhan Tantoco celebrated their union the day before.
Claudia Barretto and her longtime non-showbiz boyfriend, Basti Lorenzo, exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony witnessed by family and friends. The 25-year-old singer exuded elegance in a ghost white off-shoulder gown, while Basti looked dapper in a cream white Barong Tagalog. The pair’s entourage complemented the venue’s theme that featured shades of white and green, with the bridesmaids donning moss green dresses and the groomsmen in Barong Tagalog.
Claudia’s sisters Dani, Julia, and Erich, along with their brother Leon, were part of the entourage. Their parents, Marjorie Barretto and Dennis Padilla, were also present at Claudia’s special day. However, the former couple was not seen in photos together, which sparked interest among guests and followers alike. Other celebrity guests spotted celebrating with the newlyweds included couples Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres, Ella Pangilinan and husband Enrique Miranda, and Hannah Pangilinan.
Moments from the couple’s wedding were shared by their guests on Instagram and TikTok on April 8, 2025. Claudia and Basti have been together since she was 15 years old, but the pair have always been private about their relationship. In a 2016 interview on the now-defunct “Tonight with Boy Abunda,” Claudia opened up about their romance, describing it as “super normal.” She disclosed how she had been open with her mom about Basti since the beginning of their relationship, saying, “Every stage — like when he first started asking me out, when I started liking him — I was very vocal about it. I told my mom everything.”
Basti is one of the 12 children of business magnate Martin Ignacio Lorenzo and is the brother of Mateo Lorenzo, who is married to actress Erich Gonzales. The wedding on April 8, 2025, marked a significant moment not just for the couple but for both families, as it officially made Claudia the sister-in-law of Erich Gonzales, further solidifying the bond between two prominent couples in local showbiz and business circles.
The wedding reflected the hallmark style of the country’s elite — intimate, refined, and deliberately low-key. The celebration remained away from the glitz of showbiz spectacle, in line with the preferences of the Lorenzo family, known as members of the “alta sociedad.” While the newlyweds bask in the glow of marital bliss, the occasion wasn’t without emotional turbulence, particularly from the bride’s father, Dennis Padilla.
In a heartfelt and somewhat humorous Instagram post (now deleted), Dennis expressed his disappointment at being sidelined during the ceremony, saying, “Sagad sa buto. Grabe kayo! Nabudol niyo ko! Father of the bride naging visitor! Galing niyo!” He referenced his apparent lack of involvement in the wedding’s major moments, particularly not walking his daughter down the aisle. Many netizens empathized with Dennis’ candid outburst, while others reminded that family dynamics — especially in blended and public families like the Barretto-Padilla clan — are often complex.
Some even playfully referenced his post, saying, “Dennis, ewan na lang talaga — pero huwag nang isuot ang barong kung hindi ikaw ang escort, ha!” Despite the emotional undertone, the day was ultimately about love, union, and family. Claudia and Basti’s wedding marked not just the start of a new chapter for them but also the weaving together of families that straddle the line between fame and fortune.
As the couple embarks on their new journey together, fans and followers alike are eager to see how their relationship evolves. The intimate nature of their wedding has only added to the intrigue surrounding their love story, which has been relatively low-key despite Claudia's celebrity status. With both families now intertwined, the future looks bright for the newlyweds.
In the end, Claudia Barretto and Basti Lorenzo’s wedding serves as a reminder that love can flourish away from the public eye, and that sometimes the most beautiful moments are those shared in the company of close family and friends. As they step into this new chapter, they carry with them the support and love of their families, ready to face whatever comes next together.
