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Zenaib Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. share their vows from their intimate wedding

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>It’s official: Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. are now Mr. And Mrs. Parks. </p><p>The content creator tied the knot with the basketball star on June 1 in an open field setup filled with red roses at Crystal Palace of Aquila in the Sky in Tagaytay City.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr0qaBSwZR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr0qaBSwZR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A29795.700000000186%2C%22ls%22%3A29360.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A29366.30000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>They observed an intimate and solemn Christian wedding, which was exclusively attended by their family and closest friends.  </p><p>The couple shared a glimpse of their intimate wedding through a nearly 50-minute YouTube video, confirming the initial reports that came out earlier.  </p><p> In the video, Zeinab, who has been vocal about the pain she went through from her past relationship, emphasized how grateful she is for Ray for “fixing her heart.” </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/WGmiPO_uYEA?si=NVSWBzM8sGP-YCaS"> <iframe width="766" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WGmiPO_uYEA" title="#ZEINABfoundherRAYtone 💍" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></a></div><div> </div><p>“When we first met, I was not looking for love, I was running away from it. But you were so kind and gentle that I felt my heart slowly opening up to you,” she said.  </p><p>Meanwhile, Ray, who admitted that it started as mere “infatuation,” said that he fell in love with his wife’s heart.  </p><p>“She’s just a loving person,” he said. “She’s always smiling and happy. She may have those rough days, rough patches, but at the end of the day, I always tell her that i fell in love with her heart.” </p><p>In her wedding vows, the content creator promised to continuously support Ray with his basketball career, although the job has its demands. </p><p> “I will choose you every day, even on the days when it’s hard, lalo na ‘pag mag-kalayo tayo,” she said. “Palagi kitang aantayin hanggang makauwi ka sa’min. I know LDR [long distance relationship] is hard but not having you in my life is harder. I will not hinder you but inspire you and encourage you as the head of our household.” </p><p>Ray, on the other hand, did not only promise &quot;unconditional love&quot; for his wife, but also for Zeinab’s children, Zebbiana and Lucas.  </p><p>“To my son and daughter, I promise to be the best daddy I could be, who would love and protect y’all. But most importantly who will raise both of you to be God-fearing children,” he said.  </p><p>In response, Zeinab said: “Bia, Lucas, and I are blessed to have you, for loving and taking care of us. We promise to cheer you in every game and love you as your lifetime family.” </p><p>Zeinab’s father shed tears of joy as he handed over his daughter to his son-in-law.  </p><p> Some of the guests were also seen getting emotional, including comedian Chad Kinis and Awra Briguela.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/6/watch-zeinab-harake-enjoys-fun-and-heartfelt-bridal-shower-organized-by-friends-0956"><strong>READ: WATCH: Zeinab Harake enjoys fun and heartfelt bridal shower organized by friends</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Other celebrities who attended the wedding were Andrea Brillantes, Yassi Pressman, Loisa Andalio, and Alex Gonzaga who were part of the entourage. Toni Gonzaga and Paul Soriano stood as principal sponsors.  </p><p>Select content creators were also present, including her close friends Donnalyn Bartolome and Jelai Andres, as well as Viy Cortez.  </p><p><em>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition</em> housemate Mika Salamanca, who is still inside the iconic yellow house, was also included in the list of bridesmaids as one of Zeinab’s close friends.  </p><p>According to a report by PEP last June 1, the couple requested their guests to refrain from taking photos or videos during the ceremony.  </p><p>Earlier this March, the YouTuber also shared her plan of implementing a “strict no phone policy” to keep the intimacy of their wedding. </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/26/zeinab-harake-ray-parks-jr-set-to-wed-within-the-year-2357"><strong>READ:  Zeinab Harake, Ray Parks Jr set to wed &#x27;within the year&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“Yung na gift ni-re-request namin, privacy lang. Gusto ko presence. Labas ang social media sa araw ng kasal, gusto ko presence ng mga nagmamahal sa amin,” she said.  </p><p>Last July 2024, the couple had gotten engaged, with a grand wedding proposal organized by Ray. Zeinab shared snaps from the proposal on Instagram with a caption “Yes.”  </p><p> Zeinab and Ray made their relationship public in 2023.</p>