In the middle of their reception at Ad Meliora Countryside Garden in Amadeo, Cavite, James Reid walked through the doors, took the mic, and turned their first night as husband and wife into a full-blown celebration.

The couple had no idea he was coming. As a personal gift to them, the Palm Dreams hitmaker performed a set featuring the title track and “Attention” from his third studio album, Honey, I’m Home, released last September 10.

Of all the stages he could have chosen for one of his first live performances for the album, he chose a wedding. For a record that treats home not as a physical location, but as a feeling of being with the people you share your life with, there was no better room to bring it to.

Dariz and Emman’s story began in the most ordinary of places: the Camp Aguinaldo Tennis Court, where they happened to share a coach. One coach, a few rallies, and the rest is history—they officially became a couple on January 7, 2024, and got engaged on September 29, 2025.

Since tennis stayed at the heart of their relationship, it naturally set the tone for the big day. The celebration went full Wimbledon, with guests dressed in crisp whites and greens as the glass garden pavilion glowed against the Cavite countryside. It felt like a summer afternoon at the courts, only with more music and a whole lot more love.

When the multi-hyphenate superstar stepped up, all eyes turned to the newlyweds. Warm, soulful, and easy, his songs became the soundtrack to their first night as husband and wife, performed for the family and friends who had been cheering them on since the very first serve. By the final song, the album title sounded less like a name and more like a toast: for Dariz and Emman, home is wherever the other one is.

“It’s not something I usually get to do, but the timing just lined up this time,” James shared. “Hearing Dariz and Emman’s story, I was glad I could be a small part of their day. Seeing how happy they were honestly made my night too. I wish them nothing but the best in this next chapter together.”

For the bride, the surprise was a moment the room will talk about for a long time. “I am really grateful to James for doing this,” says Dariz. “Our guests loved the experience and can’t stop talking about it!”

Ultimately, the day was about the people who brought Dariz and Emman together and the life they’re starting on. James’ surprise set was one more way of raising a glass to them.

Or, as the couple might put it: game, set, match.