Perhaps I've watched too many Hollywood movies that I wanted my wedding ceremony and banquet all in one place. Perhaps my mind is subconsciously screaming: "Hey aren't you a rebel bride?!", that I wanted to deviate from the norm.
See, it's convenient for everybody as there's almost no travel time from one place to another. Also, less chances of hearing our guests complain about starvation as we took our sweet time taking post nuptial photos and going to the reception venue -- well, we'd still take time, but not as long as it usually is.
Anyway, we're both conservative Roman Catholics so it is a must to marry inside a church. For that reason, we were left with really few options when it came to choosing a wedding church and a reception venue. At first we really wanted to do it in Paco Park as the ambiance fits our theme, but we're scared of what the weather's gonna be like in December so we had to find something else. After a couple of months and a lot of healthy debates with the h2b, we were finally able to agree on a certain location. The reception area is not actually within the church's vicinity, but it's just a 3 minute walk.
Meanwhile, here's our list in case you're also looking for the same set-up:
In case you have any questions about the rates or the contact numbers, do leave a comment or send me an email. I didn't include the rates that I've gotten as they keep changing and I was not sure if it's ethical to post it out here.
Update as of 24July2013: Due to some circumstances, we decided to move our wedding date within Q1 of 2014. It's my parents' 30th wedding anniversary which falls on Jan. 1, and they're planning to have their renewal of vows. We didn't want to steal their thunder, so better to move ours instead (as if we can move their date hehehe). In short, we might actually change our venue as well. =)
See, it's convenient for everybody as there's almost no travel time from one place to another. Also, less chances of hearing our guests complain about starvation as we took our sweet time taking post nuptial photos and going to the reception venue -- well, we'd still take time, but not as long as it usually is.
Anyway, we're both conservative Roman Catholics so it is a must to marry inside a church. For that reason, we were left with really few options when it came to choosing a wedding church and a reception venue. At first we really wanted to do it in Paco Park as the ambiance fits our theme, but we're scared of what the weather's gonna be like in December so we had to find something else. After a couple of months and a lot of healthy debates with the h2b, we were finally able to agree on a certain location. The reception area is not actually within the church's vicinity, but it's just a 3 minute walk.
Meanwhile, here's our list in case you're also looking for the same set-up:
| Church Name | Reception Venue |
| Archbishop's Palace Big Chapel Shaw Blvd. cor. E. Rodriguez, Mandaluyong City | Nearby Venues: The Green One, Secret Garden, The Legend Villas, The Garden, Palladium, Prestige Tower, Rainforest Park, Grand Villa Resort, Valle verde, Malayan Plaza Roofdeck, Emar Suites Roofdeck, One San Miguel Roofdeck, D Venue, Jade Palace, Prestige Tower 9f |
| Sto. Nino de Molino Church Molino, Cavite | Nearby Venue: Paradiso Terrestre |
| Bamboo Organ Las Pinas | In House: St. Joseph's Gym/ Hall/Minipark or Nearby Venue: Bali Garden |
| Christ the King Church Green Meadows | In House |
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral Church Cubao Quezon City | In House |
| Malate Church Malate, Manila | In House: 3rd floor of the Remedios Jubilee Mission Center (RJMC) |
| Mt. Carmel Aurora Blvd, Quezon City | In House |
| Nature's Church Las Pinas | In House: PJP Hall/ Nature's Café |
| Our Lady of the Abandoned Sta.Ana Manila | Nearby Venue: Jardin de Isabel |
| Paco Park Church Paco, Manila | In House: Half-Garden |
| San Agustin Church Intramuros | In House: Courtyard |
| Shrine of Jesus near Mall of Asia, Pasay | In House |
| St. Andrew Church Kalayaan Ave. Bel-Air Makati | In House: Jubilee Hall |
| St. Francis of Assisi Chapel Fernwood Gardens, QC | In House: Courtyard Garden |
| St. James The Great Parish Church Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City | In House |
| St. Jerome Emiliani near ATC, Alabang | Nearby Venue: Leslie's Alabang |
| St. Peter Commonwealth, QC | In House |
In case you have any questions about the rates or the contact numbers, do leave a comment or send me an email. I didn't include the rates that I've gotten as they keep changing and I was not sure if it's ethical to post it out here.
Update as of 24July2013: Due to some circumstances, we decided to move our wedding date within Q1 of 2014. It's my parents' 30th wedding anniversary which falls on Jan. 1, and they're planning to have their renewal of vows. We didn't want to steal their thunder, so better to move ours instead (as if we can move their date hehehe). In short, we might actually change our venue as well. =)
