Comedian Eko to marry Viona

Comedian Eko to marry Viona

JAKARTA: Comedian Eko Henro Purnomo, better known as Eko Patrio, will marry 22-year-old sinetron star Viona Rosalina in a traditional wedding ceremony at the At-Tien Mosque, at the Taman Mini complex, East Jakarta on Oct. 12.

The reception will take place on Oct. 26 at Balai Sudirman, South Jakarta, at 7 p.m. and will be attended by 4,000 guests.

Eko will hand over 43 grams of white gold, a package of praying equipment and several circulated rupiah money to fulfill the prerequisites of Islamic marriage.

Bridal beautician Tien Santoso, who is popular among local celebrities, will makeup Eko and Viona in accordance with East Java tradition, Eko's origin.

Tien urged the couple to fast every Monday and Thursday or three days before the wedding day. She also hoped Eko would like to fast at least a day if he's too busy.

Famous designer Adji Notonegoro will provide specially designed wedding costumes for both Eko and Viona, with Central Java and East Java designs for the ceremony and reception respectively.

Eko, who looked happy during the press conference, said privately-run TPI channel will broadcast his wedding ceremony and reception for one-hour on Nov. 3 from 8.30 p.m. -- JP