6 romantic wedding venues in cebu for the june bride

6 Romantic Wedding Venues in Cebu for the June Bride Its wedding season once again, and with that comes the harried frenzy of preparing for one’s big day. The tradition of June being the wedding month stems back from the Roman practice of honoring the goddess Juno on the first day of June. Planning to be a June bride? Here are some wedding venues in Cebu for when you tie the knot.

Circa 1900

Garden set-up at Circa 1900 Casa Dos (Image: Circa 1900) For a traditional Filipino wedding, there’s no better venue than a restored colonial house. Circa 1900, composed of two heritage houses turned restaurants, combines old­ world charm with international cuisine featuring local ingredients. One of the houses is called Casa Uno, where couples can have a reception for 150 people at the garden or host 100 people at the upper level dining area. A stone’s throw away from Casa Uno is Casa Dos, a converted turn­of­the­century ancestral house. For events, Casa Dos has the Belvedere, an open­air function venue with a pool.

Where: Sanjercasvil Road, Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City Price Range: PhP695 to PhP1,150 per head (minimum of 75 persons)

Chateau by the Sea

The main hall of the Glass Pavilion at Chateau by the Sea (Image: Chateau by the Sea) Cebu is known for its pristine beaches. If you want to have a beach wedding, one option would be at Chateau by the Sea. Managed by the same company behind Chateau de Busay, Chateau by the Sea offers couples eight venues to choose from for their reception. One of these is the Glass Pavilion which can fit up to 400 people at the main hall.

Where: Brgy. Buot, Punta Engaño, Mactan, Lapu­Lapu City, Cebu Price range: PhP18,000 to PhP98,000

Pulchra Resort

Pulchra Resort offers couples a view of Cebu Strait. (Image: Hayato Fujitate) For an intimate beach wedding, another venue to consider would be Pulchra Resorts.

This nature­inspired resort lies 27 km. away from the city, or about 1.5 hours away from Cebu City. Their Pulchra Wedding Package includes a dinner party for 70 persons. For accommodations, they have 37 rooms which have either a pool or garden view.

Where: San Isidro, San Fernando, Cebu Price range: PhP75,000 to PhP105,000 (with add­ons) Read: Terrazas de Flores: A New Garden of Love in Upland Cebu Oakridge Pavilion

Paradise Garden Events Pavilion

Guests can enjoy greenery indoors at Paradise Garden Events Pavilion. (Image: Paradise Garden Events Pavilion) Worried about rain on your big day? A garden wedding despite inclement weather is possible at Paradise Garden Events Pavilion. This wedding destination brands itself as “Cebu’s first and only garden events pavilion.” The air­conditioned venue with glass walls lets guests enjoy the lush greenery even while indoors. They have six party venues named after foliage. Their Orchid 1 room can fit 80 guests, while their Cypress Garden can host up to 200 guests.

Where: H. Abellana St., Jagobiao, Mandaue City Cebu, Philippines Price Range: PhP399 to PhP725 per head (food­only packages)

Oakridge Pavilion

Couples can pull out all the stops at Oakridge Pavilion. (Image: Oakridge Pavilion) If you’re looking to pull off an unforgettable grand wedding reception, Oakridge Pavilionn provides plenty of space to host your shindig. It boasts of being “Cebu’s first and largest permanent tent event venue.” Oakridge Pavilion can accommodate up to 1,000 people and features a grand awning at the arrival hall and a large entrance area.

They also have Oakridge Horizons, a penthouse with a roof deck offering a view of the city.

Where: 880 A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City Price range: Price available upon request Check our list of wedding venues in Cebu or browse the Weddings & Events Category of theShoppersGuide Directory.

Mezzo Hotel

The bright and modern interiors of the Mezzo Hotel ballroom (Image: Mezzo Hotel) Another place where you can go big on your big day is at Mezzo Hotel. This new four­ star business has two ballrooms with a seating capacity of 1,000 guests so you can invite everyone near and dear to you. Their ballrooms have a flexible configuration so the space can be adjusted as needed for the size of your wedding. They also have four function rooms on the first and the tenth floor.

Where: F. Cabahug corner Pres. Quezon St., Mabolo, Cebu City Price range: PhP100,000 to PhP180,000 for 100 persons Things to consider in a wedding venue • Having a wedding involves a lot of planning. Before inquiring about wedding venue rates, think about how big or small you want your wedding party to be. Remember that some venues require a minimum number of guests while others charge per person.

• Once you get a quote from potential venues, check back with your guest list or your budget. You can then decide whether to scale up or down.

• Upon booking the venue, communicate closely with the events manager of the establishment. Present to him or her your desired floor plan yourself or through your wedding coordinator. Iron out the details of making this possible.

• Whether you hold your reception by the beach or at the city, Cebu has no shortage of wedding venues for couples to choose from.

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