Wedding Digest Philippines Weddings. More fun In the Philippines Edition | Page 121

Wedding |Destination from the acquired taste of kamaru (crickets) and betute tugak (stuffed frog) to popular cured meats and sausages are well-known. Couples looking for the most colorful prenuptial shoots must see the Giant Lantern Festival in December and Hot Air Balloon Festival in February for a most brilliant showcase. In Bataan the first Abucay Catholic Church stands undaunted for more than 400 years, one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. The Bataan National Park filled with jungles, waterfalls, rivers, and World War II monuments is for residents and couples who want a historical marker for their wedding pictures. From history to something sweet, Bulacan’s native delicacies like candied fruits, pastillas and preserved sweets will sate your guests’ sweet tooth. The province is also home to some of the country’s best jewellers - your wedding bands and jewelry set might have originated here. Features in Olongapo mean while will make every shot more interesting. From the Olongapo lighthouse, the harbour and Subic’s adventurous offer kayaking, Zoobic Safari, and the Jungle-Environment Survival Training. Make it the first family outing after the wedding! Wedding Tips from Local Wedding Suppliers Mr. Paolo San Juan, Baguio If you are planning to get married in Baguio, he says the best months are usually from October to February, “these are the times when Baguio is at its coolest.” Baguio is also known for it’s picturesque landscape of pine trees and beautiful fragrant flowers, fabulous wedding suppliers from photographers and makeup artists, to coordinators and florists. They are definitely at par with Manila suppliers. Ms. Leony Sibug Rainbow Smiles Arts & Fotografia, Pampanga “Pampanga is surely one of the best Wedding Destinations in the country.” Various tourist destinations like the Nayong Pilipino, Paradise Ranch, Dinosaur Land, Puning Hot Springs, Miyamit Falls, Mt. Arayat and Mt. Pinatubo to name a few. To top it all, the Kapampangan people. He gladly recommends, “Tayo na sa Pampanga - Masanting Keni!” Ms. Lynn Arceo of Photos Unlimited,Bataan “Bataan is rich in history, natural beauty and adventure!” she shares some mustsee places like Dambana ng Kagitingan in Bagac and Pawikan Conservation Center in Morong. The most famous destination for pre-nuptial photo shoot and wedding venue is the 18th century heritage mansions of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac. The wide stretch of beach resorts in Bagac and Morong offers affordable accommodations.