Amanda Manopo Is Officially Married, Expressing Her Longing For The Late Mother On Her Happy Day

Amanda Manopo's family (Instagram @amandamanopo)

JAKARTA Happiness is enveloping Amanda Manopo, who officially married her boyfriend, Kenny Austin, after undergoing a wedding blessing procession at a luxury hotel in the South Jakarta area.

But behind that happy moment, Amanda could not hide her deep longing for her late mother, Henny Agustina Manopo.

Through an upload on her personal Instagram account, Amanda wrote a message of emotion that reflected her longing for her mother to be present to witness the most important moment in her life.

"I miss you mami, I wish you were here," wrote Amanda Manopo quoted by VOI from Instagram @amandamanopo, Friday, October 10.

In another upload, Amanda also prepared a special seat for her late mother with a touching message that seemed to represent the presence and prayers of her mother on that happy day.

"The mother of the bride and groom. Even though I am not here, my love and joy are with you in everything. Mrs. Henny Agustina Manopo, 10.10.25," reads a written message on the chair.

Previously, a moment of emotion also occurred when Amanda's father, Ramon Dressa, handed his daughter over to Kenny with a meaningful message and a blessing prayer.

'Papa entrusted Papa's son, Yasmin. Please take care of him. Please take care of him. Make him happy. Papa is sure you can. Because all this time you've shown good things," said Ramon Dressa Lugue, quoted by VOI from Instagram @chocolatesmu Badminton, Friday, October 10.

Ramon added that Kenny's kindness and seriousness had made him and his wife determined to give their blessing to the couple.

"And it makes Papa and Mama calm and confident. And today, the moment Papa has been waiting for the most, "concluded Ramon.