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Lightning was also visible through the clouds. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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Chino Vaflor and Kat Bautista Palomar married in front of the Taal volcano eruption on Sunday, January 12. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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Giant clouds of ash and steam were present over the wedding venue. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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The wedding was located around 10 kilometres from the volcano. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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Lightning was also visible through the clouds. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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Chino Vaflor and Kat Bautista Palomar married in front of the Taal volcano eruption on Sunday, January 12. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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Giant clouds of ash and steam were present over the wedding venue. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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The wedding was located around 10 kilometres from the volcano. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
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Lightning was also visible through the clouds. Randolf Evan Photography via Reuters
Smoke show: Taal volcano eruption takes centre stage in Philippines couple's wedding photos
A large column of ash provided a memorable backdrop to this Filipino ceremony
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The National
14 January, 2020
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