6 Good Reasons to Get Married in Cebu

Ask any Cebuana soon-to-be bride and she will go on and on with infinite reasons why she should get married in cebu, and I’ll bet that she will have a hard time coming up with even a single reason why she shouldn’t.

The Queen City of the South has come a long way from the lethargic fishing village that it has once been in the 1500s. Today, the city is abuzz with thriving businesses, luxurious hotels, beautiful beaches, and a variety of tourist spots.

1. Whatever theme you have in mind, be assured of finding the perfect wedding venue in Cebu.

Vista Mar

If you are a bride whose dream wedding comprises the sound of the waves, the scent of the ocean breeze, unique seashell inspired invitations, miniature starfish tokens, then you should definitely celebrate your beach wedding in one of Cebu’s enchanting beaches. If rich foliage and scenic views are what you have in mind, there are a variety of Cebu wedding venues that will provide you with breathtaking views of the city, as well as lush and green garden settings.

2. You can walk down the aisle wearing the sought after fashion creations of Cebu’s top wedding designers.

Wedding Gown by Philip Rodriguez

Cebu is the birthplace of some of the country and even the world’s top fashion designers. Monique Lhuillier, for one,who was born in Cebu in 1971, has become world famous especially for her bridal wear collection. Her A-list clientele includes names as big as Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, and many more. If your budget won’t allow designs from the collections of Philip Rodriguez, OJ Hofer, Protacio Empaces, and other famous Cebuano designer names, it doesn’t mean walking down the aisle with utter lack of style. Cebu is filled with promising young fashion designers and talented dressmakers that will help you put together the wedding gown of your dreams. Go ahead and search for them through our list of Cebu’s wedding gown suppliers.

3. You and your significant other can exchange your “I dos” in Cebu’s historic churches.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Church

What could be more romantic than marrying your beloved in a church like the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu? It is a church that is so rich with history and was built to withstand earthquakes and other severe weather conditions, just like what you would like your marriage to be, right? Another popular bride’s choice, because of its lengthy and immaculate marching aisle, is the Cebu City Metropolitan Cathedral. It is another old and historic church in Cebu with its first construction attempt dating as far back as 1689. You can explore more of Cebu’s places of worship in our post “Churches in Cebu.”

4. Your honeymoon destination can only be minutes away.

Crimson Resort and Spa

Named as the ‘Best Honeymoon Destination’ at the Awards night of the World Trade Fair 2010 in Shanghai, China, why go some place else for your much anticipated honeymoon? There is definitely no need to agonize over travel time, expensive airline tickets, lost baggage, and other travel hurdles. After the wedding, you can only be minutes away from Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel, Imperial Palace Cebu Resort and lots of other exciting places.

5. Cebu’s mouth watering delicacies never fail to delight the palate.

If there is one more thing that the city of Cebu is famous for – it’s the country’s tastiest LECHON! Cebu’s lechon was hailed “the best pig ever” by Anthony Bourdain, host of Travel Channel’s adventurous travel and culinary program “No Reservations.” Lechon is usually the centerpiece of wedding banquets in the Philippines. Come to think of it, all my life, I haven’t been to a single wedding without lechon on the menu! Your guests can also sample and take home with them other famous Cebuano delicacies such as ampao, otap, dried mangoes, rosquillos, and of course – DANGGIT.

6. Wedding resources are at your fingertips.

In Cebu, the wedding industry is a thriving and highly competitive business. You will never be short of wedding planners and wedding supplies. To spare you from the hassle and time consuming task of shopping for your wedding needs, we have done the leg work for you. Just browse through our Cebu wedding directory and you’ll surely have everything you need – right at your fingertips!