{"id":11359,"date":"2019-04-20T13:02:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T05:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=11359"},"modified":"2019-04-17T13:18:24","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T05:18:24","slug":"romantic-wedding-destinations-in-the-ph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/04\/20\/romantic-wedding-destinations-in-the-ph\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Romantic Wedding Destinations in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pristine islands, beautiful churches, lush gardens&#8212;it&#8217;s no doubt that the Philippines is such a romantic country to be married in. You have so many options depending on your preferred theme, both intimate and open space.<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re planning to tie the knot soon, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of ideal places to check out:<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2016\/09\/27\/10-places-in-the-philippines-for-prenuptial-shoots\/\">10 Places in the Philippines for Prenuptial Shoots<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Church<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manila Cathedral<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11361\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Cathedral-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Cathedral-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Cathedral-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Cathedral-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Cathedral.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Manila Cathedral<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to stick with a traditional church wedding, there are lots of beautiful churches in the metro that you could add into your picks&#8212;one of which is the Manila Cathedral. Better inquire really early before you get your hopes up, though, as your preferred dates may be booked already.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Cabildo cor. Beaterio St., Intramuros, Manila<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2016\/09\/28\/10-most-beautiful-churches-in-manila\/\">10 Most Beautiful Churches in Manila<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paoay Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11362\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Paoay-Church.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Paoay-Church.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Paoay-Church-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Paoay-Church-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Going farther North,\u00a0you may check out Paoay Church in the lovely town of Ilocos Norte. Just look at the enormous aisle that the bride-to-be is going to walk down! It&#8217;s an ideal church if you&#8217;re planning to take your wedding out of the city as Ilocos Norte is also blessed with lots of tourist spots.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Marcos Ave, Paoay, Ilocos Norte<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2017\/03\/05\/a-beautiful-piece-of-history-paoay-church\/\">Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte: The Stunning Historical Icon of the North<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Garden<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonya&#8217;s Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11411\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/sonyas-garden1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/sonyas-garden1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/sonyas-garden1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/sonyas-garden1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/sonyas-garden1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Sonya&#8217;s Garden<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tagaytay is probably one of the top choices when brides are asked a location out (but near) of the metro. A popular venue is Sonya&#8217;s Garden, which is actually the private home of its owner, Sonya Garcia. This lush garden is sure to keep your romantic day extra special, bonus the sweet breeze of this quiet town.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sonyasgarden.com\/\">sonyasgarden.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/2017\/12\/15\/cool-climate-south-of-the-metro-tagaytay-city\/\">Cool Climate South of the Metro: Tagaytay City<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Palazzo Verde<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fernbrookincpalazzoverde\/photos\/a.272879999561978\/1053608934822410\/?type=3&#038;theater<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Palazzo Verde, formerly known as Fernbrook Gardens, is one of the popular wedding destinations in the Southern part of the metro. Getting married here would look like a fairytale with its beautifully-decorated, Victorian-era touch. It would be so easy to feel like Cinderella in this dreamy place, trust us.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Daang Reyna, Vista City, Las Pi\u00f1as<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/palazzoverde.com.ph\/\">palazzoverde.com.ph<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Beach<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11409\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Shangrila-boracay-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Shangrila-boracay-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Shangrila-boracay-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Shangrila-boracay-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Shangrila-boracay.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Shangri-La<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Boracay is ideal for a beach wedding, as it&#8217;s undoubtedly among the most beautiful islands in the country. Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa may just be your first pick! This natural beauty is cocooned in the island&#8217;s northern coastline, giving you such lovely scenery of greens and blues.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Barangay Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shangri-la.com\/boracay\/boracayresort\/\">www.shangri-la.com\/boracay\/boracayresort<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2016\/08\/05\/shangri-la-boracay-resort-and-spa\/\">Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Balesin Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvA2KoOI0NX\/<\/p>\n<p>Balesin Island, on the other hand, is a private island owned by the Alphaland Corporation. Comprised of seven villages to take you around the world, it will surely make it hard for you to leave&#8212;it&#8217;s unlike any other. It&#8217;s such a romantic haven, giving you a story straight from a fairytale book. This members-only island may be very expensive to get married in, but it&#8217;s worth all the extra bucks.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Balesin Island Club, Balesin,\u00a0Polillo, Quezon<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.balesin.com\/\">balesin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/2018\/11\/19\/the-alpha-suites-in-makati-your-ultimate-staycation-destination\/\">The Alpha Suites in Makati: Your Ultimate Staycation Destination<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Hotel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manila Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11405\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Hotel-1024x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Hotel-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Hotel-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Hotel-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Manila-Hotel.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Manila Hotel<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Manila Hotel exudes a royalty vibe, and the Champagne Room is probably the most popular among bride-to-bes. With its lavish decorations and luxurious meal offerings, it&#8217;s guaranteed to give your special day the best it deserves. Plus, it just sits in the heart of Manila.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0One Rizal Park, Manila<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/manila-hotel.com.ph\/\">manila-hotel.com.ph<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raffles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bt2QPGcFZkg\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">There&#8217;s no other way to describe Raffles than exquisite. This beautiful hotel sits quietly amidst the busy city of Makati, offering both luxury and grace on your wedding day. The Ballroom screams elegance&#8212;it might just be the right place to act like grand royalties on your special day.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a01 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raffles.com\/\">raffles.com<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsatrafflesmakati.com\/\">weddingsatrafflesmakati.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Cultural<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Casa Manila<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"648\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11407\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Casa-Manila-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Casa-Manila-1.jpg 968w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Casa-Manila-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/04\/Casa-Manila-1-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Intramuros Plaza San Luis Complex<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a cultural place but inside the metro, look no further than the walls of Intramuros, Manila. Casa Manila will entice you with its Spanish touches&#8212;perfect for those who are dreaming of vintage weddings. It&#8217;s recommended for intimate events, but it can accommodate up to 150 guests.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Real St, Intramuros, Manila<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/2018\/04\/21\/inside-intramuros-a-tour-in-manilas-walled-city\/\">Inside Intramuros: A Tour in Manila\u2019s Walled City<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmTRBhEnlIX\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For all the old souls out there, the heritage town of Bataan is\u00a0obviously the best bet&#8212;particularly in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. You may have seen couples doing their prenuptial shoots, but you can actually exchange your <em>I do&#8217;s\u00a0<\/em>there. Be amazed by the Spanish-Filipino touches as this world-class historical hotel gives you a wedding like no other&#8212;the architecture alone is enough to convince you.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Brgy. Ibaba, Bagac,\u00a0Bataan<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lascasasfilipinas.com\">lascasasfilipinas.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2016\/11\/27\/travel-back-in-time-at-las-casas-filipinas-de-acuzar-in-bataan\/\">Travel back in time at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Did we miss out any other beautiful spot for weddings? We&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts below!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/12\/06\/top-places-to-go-on-a-honeymoon-in-the-philippines\/\">Top Places to Go on a Honeymoon in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Yana Bautista<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pristine islands, beautiful churches, lush gardens&#8212;it&#8217;s no doubt that the Philippines is such a romantic country to be married in. 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