Content creator Zeinab Harake took to social media to share a touching video message from her children, Lucas and Bia, gifted by their teachers in celebration of her wedding to professional basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr.
On her Facebook account, Zeinab expressed her gratitude and emotions upon receiving the video, saying she and Ray feel deeply loved and proud to have such wonderful kids.
“This is a special gift from Bia and Lucas's teacher. We couldn't help but be teary-eyed watching this beautiful gift. As a parent, we already won in life knowing that we are genuinely loved by our children. 🥹🖤,” Zeinab wrote before adding the hashtag “Harake Parks Family.”
In the video, Zeinab’s son, Lucas, warmly greeted the newlyweds:
“Hi Mommy Zeinab and Daddy Ray! Today is such a special day. It’s the day that you promised to love each other forever and we are so happy to be part of it,” he said as photos of the couple appeared.
He continued by paying tribute to Zeinab, calling her his “hero”:
“Mommy, you have always been my home. You’re the one who held my hand, wiped my tears and cheered the loudest for me in everything I do. You’re not just my mom, you’re my safe place, my hero, my heart,” he said with photos of the mother and son together.
Lucas also expressed his appreciation for Ray, saying, “Daddy Ray, thank you for loving Mommy the way she deserves and thank you for loving us too, fully and kindly and with your whole heart. You make our family feel even stronger, even happier, even more full of love. We’re so lucky to have both of you!”
Zeinab’s younger child, Bia—whose full name is Zebbiana—also shared a sweet message for her parents.
“Mommy, you’re my best friend. You hug me when I’m sad, you laugh with me when I’m silly and love me every day. I love you to the moon and back!” Bia told her mom.
She also stated, “I love you Daddy Ray! You make me smile so big and feel so safe. I’m so happy you’re here.“
The video ended with a joint message from the siblings, expressing, “We will always be cheering for you just like you cheer for us. We love you, Mommy and Daddy! Forever and always.”
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On June 1, Zeinab and Ray officially tied the knot in an intimate outdoor ceremony held at the Crystal Palace of Aquila in the Sky, Tagaytay City. The wedding, adorned with red roses, was later revealed through a nearly 50-minute YouTube video.
In her vows, Zeinab expressed her commitment to supporting Ray's basketball career despite its challenges, particularly the long-distance setup it may bring.
“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.”
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Ray, in turn, pledged his unconditional love not only for Zeinab but also for her children.
“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.
The couple also shared official photos from the ceremony, capturing intimate moments of their family. Zeinab posted photos along with the Bible verse, "'Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.' - 1 Corinthians 13:7,” she wrote.
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Ray also shared behind-the-scenes moments of his wedding preparations. “I’m not just preparing for a ceremony. I’m preparing to walk into a lifetime.”
Several celebrities attended the wedding as part of the entourage, including Andrea Brillantes, Yassi Pressman, Loisa Andalio, and Alex Gonzaga as well as Zeinab’s close friends and fellow content creators Donnalyn Bartolome, Jelai Andres, and Viy Cortez.