9 Facts about Eddies Adelia's Marriage with her Ex-Husband, Initially Hesitant - Cancelling Hundreds of Invitations

Kapanlagi.com - Amidst the Corona Outbreak, happy news came from the beautiful actress Eddies Adelia. She married a man named Ferry Setiawan who is her ex-husband, on Wednesday (25/3) last week.

This marriage instantly became the public's spotlight. However, behind this marriage, there are several facts that may not be known. Starting from Eddies' hesitations to finally choosing the wedding date. What are those facts? Let's take a look!

1. Invited to Reconcile Since Late 2019

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Until finally getting married on Wednesday (25/3) last week, apparently it was not a hasty decision. According to Eddies, her ex-husband had invited her to reconcile since the end of 2019.

"So I haven't budged, I was invited to reconcile at the end of the year (2019). But I intensified my prayers, performed istikharah prayer, and asked for guidance from Allah SWT," she said as quoted from the MOP Youtube channel on Wednesday (1/4) last week.

2. Eddies' Umrah and Mentioning the Ex-Husband's Name

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Still not giving an answer, Eddies then went to the Holy Land. There, she sought guidance while mentioning her ex-husband's name.

"In January, when I performed Umrah, I mentioned his name, I specifically prayed for it. I asked if this is the best for me, if we are indeed destined for each other, give us a path, give us firmness, and conviction in my heart," she continued.

3. Given Stability After Umrah

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Umrah has been performed, a request for guidance has also been made. Eddies admitted that after returning from umrah, he and his ex-husband were brought closer by God Almighty.

"After returning from umrah, we became even closer and I felt more convinced that this is my destiny. I feel more determined that we should click again like that," said the 41-year-old woman.

4. Eddies Confidently Says 'Yes'

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After getting closer and more convinced, Eddies finally made up his mind to accept Ferry's invitation to reconcile. This couple had previously divorced in 2016.

"And finally, Mas Ferry dared to invite me to reconcile and I, bismillahirrohmanirohim, answered 'yes'," said the actress of Palembang and Yogyakarta descent.

5. Planning the Wedding

After receiving the intention to reconcile from her ex-husband, Eddies and Ferry then prepare all the wedding needs. "From there, we immediately start planning our solemnization or wedding," Eddies continued.

6. Policy from the Ministry of Religion

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In the midst of preparing for the wedding, Eddies received a brochure from the Ministry of Religion regarding the marriage regulations amid the Corona Outbreak.

"The Ministry of Religion provides a brochure stating that the solemnization can only be attended by immediate family and the bride and groom," said the star of the movie Jadi Pocong 1.

7. Advancing the Wedding Date

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Finally, the wedding, which was originally planned for early April, was advanced to March 25th. Fortunately, the officiant and vendors were available on that day.

"Finally, we advanced the event, which was supposed to be on the 3rd (of April), to March 25th. We were afraid that from early April to May, it would be the peak of the Corona pandemic," said Eddies.

8. Cancel Inviting 150 People

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Eddies Adelia had planned to invite 150 people to attend the wedding ceremony. However, he later canceled it and only left 20 people who were intentionally seated with distance to avoid unwanted situations.

"Originally, we invited 150 family members and close friends, but we canceled the invitation for 150 people. We believe that breaking the chain of COVID-19 transmission is by avoiding crowds. So, we only had 20 people, sitting with distance, some wearing masks, but we didn't because as the bride and groom, this is an important moment," he explained.

9. Surely There Will Be Comments from Netizens

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Eddies Adelia is well aware that holding a wedding ceremony at a time like this will receive both positive and negative responses from netizens. However, in the end, he chose to ignore them because preparations had been made well in advance.

"This is our plan to get married and worship. We can't postpone it again, having meetings for months. So, even though I'm sure there will be comments from netizens, it's us who are going through it. The important thing in getting married is having an officiant, our parents, and family," said Eddies.

(kpl/tdr)