Choosing a venue is our first step to planning our wedding. Once we zone into a specific place, we can figure out the weather in that area and the best time to get married. Once we have the date set, then the real planning can begin! I've been praying that we find the perfect spot, somewhere that just feels right for Vince and I.
I've jotted down a simple list of what we're looking for in a venue hoping it would help us keep our thoughts focused on whats important to us.
What we're looking for in a venue:
- Somewhere outside of Manila.
- A place that is elegant but not stiff. So, a traditional hotel ballroom wedding is out of the picture. We want our guests to feel relaxed, comfortable and "at-home".
- Ideally, a semi-indoor location with a great view. The weather is so unpredictable nowadays, we'd hate to have to worry about thunderstorms.
- A venue where you can have the ceremony, cocktails, reception and after party all in close proximity.
- A place that does not have a 12mn or earlier curfew. We would have really wanted Shang Mactan, but then they have a 10pm curfew! Bummer.
- A venue that has reasonable and decent lodging within the same compound, or close by.
- A place where people will stick around for the after party. So it's gotta be convenient enough for guests to not have to worry about getting home late. We'd hate to have everyone spilling out early.
- Definitely has to have awesome food!
- Drinks and corkage has to be reasonable.
- Airconditioned or cool weather climate, we dont want people sweating or uncomfortable.
Top 5 Venue Options:
For now, they include the following:
- Antonios, Tagaytay
- Balai Taal, Tagaytay
- Midlands Veranda, Tagaytay
- The Manor at Camp John Hay, Baguio
- Baguio Country Club, Baguio
Other Realistic Venue Options:
- Boracay
- Bali
- Poro Point
- Cebu
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