Destination Wedding Philippines
Best Locations for Destination Wedding in the Philippines
Weddings are celebrations of romantic love and commitment between two different souls that merge as one. And such a celebration merits moments that seem to be frozen in time. The love between a couple in the midst of getting married is something to be gushed upon. And this is why, the wedding location is one of the most crucial aspects of a wedding day.
Many couples wish to celebrate this day on a tropical, picture-perfect beach, with the sun setting behind them. And if you’re one of these couples, nothing can get more stunning than a wedding on an island in the Philippines. With over 7,000 islands sprawled in this incredibly beautiful archipelago, there are countless beaches to choose from when it comes to giving you the perfect sunset for your dreamy beach wedding.
So without further adieu, Event Planner Philippines by Joyce Bella presents to you, our carefully hand-picked incredible islands in the Philippines that’s absolutely perfect for the most romantic beach wedding, as well as one location that’s set on a mountain ridge.
Bohol
A beautiful, rustic, and romantic island, Bohol is home to a number of luxury resorts offering plenty of wedding venue options and inclusions for a stress-free wedding day or wedding weekend.
What makes Bohol the perfect wedding destination is its list of exciting activities, beautiful scenery, and of course, its burgeoning wedding industry. More and more couples from around the world are discovering this gem of an island, leading to the local wedding industry scene’s rapid growth. In Bohol, you can find world-class photographers, stylists, entertainers, and a whole list of suppliers that can turn any dream wedding into reality. And if you’re planning on a wedding weekend, Bohol is absolutely perfect with its long list of sights to see and activities to do.
Whether you desire to have a beach wedding, a wedding party in a grand ballroom, or have your ceremony inside a historic centuries’ old church, Bohol is the perfect place that offers all these and more.
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Boracay
Named as The Best Island in the World by Reader’s Digest for 2019, Boracay is a world-famous island in the Philippines known for its powder-white sand, crystal clear waters, and lines of coconut trees dotting the shoreline.
Home to a good number of 5-star resorts, Boracay has been a haven for many couples who wish to enjoy an intimate beach wedding along with their closest family and friends. It doesn’t have an airport, though, which means you and your guests will have to fly to the capital of Manila, then fly from Manila to Caticlan or Kalibo airport on the mainland, and then ride a ferry to the island of Boracay.
Not too accessible and not too far-flung, Boracay is perfect for anyone who wants to have a small gathering of friends and family. Several resorts have their very own private beaches or coves, and most world-class resorts offer wedding packages where every detail of a wedding are already included. Some resorts even have their very own wedding planners, making it convenient and simple for any couple to hold their wedding on the island.
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Palawan
Palawan was named Best Island in the World by readers of Travel+Leisure in 2013, 2016, and 2017. The island consistently ranks among the best in the world, with its breathtaking beaches, lush interior jungles, and the most hospitable people anywhere on the planet.
Less crowded than most popular Philippine destinations, Palawan is an archipelagic province with a good number of islets and uninhabited islands that dot its mainland. Because of this, Palawan is home to some of the most beautiful untouched beaches in the country, perfect for the most intimate, exclusive, and the most private wedding day you can ever imagine.
While Palawan is quite far from the capital, it’s home to a number of world-class resorts that offer stunning wedding venues, both indoor and outdoor. Whether you want to have a beach wedding on a private island or a wedding inside a grand ballroom, you will find that Palawan has the wedding venue you desire.
Wedding planners abound in Palawan, specifically in the capital of Puerto Princesa, who have all the connections to the best suppliers and resorts on the island. So if you wish to have your wedding in dreamy Palawan, these local wedding coordinators are definitely your top choice.
Cebu
Cebu is the country’s 2nd largest metropolitan city, boasting of an international airport and access to pristine beaches just 15 minutes away.
Home to several 5-star hotels and world-class resorts in the nearby Mactan Island, Cebu is the perfect mix of two worlds: the urban and the rural. If you want the convenience of a metropolitan city and the accessibility to a rural, provincial beach town just minutes away, then Cebu is the choice for you.
The city features a healthy number of vendors, coordinators, and suppliers, and your only challenge will be to choose which ones suit your taste and desires best. From a romantic beach wedding on a private island in Cebu’s south, to a cliff wedding overlooking the city lights, or a grand ballroom accommodating 500 guests, you can find the perfect wedding venue in the city and its neighboring islands.
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Siargao
Named by Conde Nast Traveler as The Best Island in the World in 2019, Siargao is the country’s surf capital. With amazing world-class waves, jawdropping islets and islands, and the most amazing, close-knit community of locals, Siargao is a dream wedding location.
The island boasts of a domestic airport with flights to and from Manila (the capital) on a daily basis, making it accessible despite its distance from the mainland of Surigao del Norte. Home to luxury hotels and resorts, Siargao is fast becoming a world-class destination.
While wedding suppliers and vendors are quite scarce in Siargao, you can rely on the resorts to provide you with everything you need for your perfect day. You can also opt to fly out vendors from Cebu, which is a short 1-hour flight away, or from Manila.
What’s so great about a wedding in Siargao is that the island is so laid-back and chill, making it the perfect location for a wedding weekend that will help you create unforgettable memories not only with your partner, but also with your close friends and family. It’s easy to fall in love with this island, making it the perfect wedding destination that will make you fall even deeper in love with your partner.
Tagaytay
And last but certainly not the least on our list, Tagaytay is a city in northern Philippines, boasting of a booming wedding industry. Located on a mountain ridge, Tagaytay is only a three-hour drive from the capital of Manila, making it the perfect choice for anyone who doesn’t want to travel far from the country’s main international airport.
Beloved for its cool climate and of course, scenery of the beautiful lake within a lake, Tagaytay has always been the choice for many couples who want to have a stunning garden or cliff wedding.
Most of the hotels, resorts, and wedding venues in Tagaytay have scenic views of Taal Lake, which features a tiny volcano within its waters, named the Taal Volcano. The view to the lake is just breathtaking, making its scenery absolutely unforgettable. Because of the climate, the beautiful scenery, and the successful wedding industry in Tagaytay, it makes for the perfect wedding location in the country.