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Mindanao Weddings
Mystifying to those who have never stepped on their soils... Spectacular to the rest who have...
Unspoiled natural wonders and a beautiful mix of cultures await weddings in the southernmost
of the Philippines.

Immense mountains and rolling plateaus are
featured prominently in Mindanao. In fact, the
highest mountain in the country, Mt. Apo, is in the
island, specifically in Davao. Hundreds of bird
species, including one of the world’s largest eagles
and our national bird, the Philippine Eagle, and
rich rainforests flourish in the region. Products in
Davao include pineapples, bananas, papayas, and
mangoes. Fusing urban elegance of high class
venues and rural charm seen in all the greeneries,
weddings here have an abundance of nature
and facilities to keep you and your guests more
than pleased. Cagayan de Oro in comparison is
a gold mine of adrenaline-high leisure activities.
Newlyweds can invite their families to go for an
all-out adventure post-wedding with White Water
Rafting, River Trekking and Canopy Walk. A more
relaxing alternative would be a trip to the Gardens
of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village. Although the
region is not along the typhoon belt, it is best to
keep your event in the months of March and April.
But with our sometimes unpredictable weather,
see a little drizzle as a blessing. Iligan City or City
of Majestic Waterfalls, impresses with more than
a handful of these blissfully cascading waters,
including the Maria Cristina Falls. Use it as your
backdrop to match your wedded bliss. Abaca
fibers and cut flowers are some of there popular
products that can be utilized for weddings as

well. Yakan artisans in Zamboanga make colorful
fabrics from abaca and pineapple fibers fashioned
to reflect the colors of nature. Speaking of colors,
a truly one-of-a-kind treasure in Zamboanga is
only one of few in the world, and the only one
in the Philippines. And it’s pink! In Sta. Cruz
sands are speckled with bright pink pulverized
organ pipe coral that gives it its fun color. Take
that rare chance and borrow this phenomenon
for your wedding. Other treasures in Zamboanga
include cultured pearls and seafood, Lapu-lapu in
particular grows bigger in their waters. A hearty
and healthy feast has an ocean of possibilities.
Looking for the best sashimi spread for your
wedding? Go right to the source: General Santos.
The city is the country’s largest producer of
sashimi-grade tuna. A Tuna Festival is celebrated
every last week of August highlighting the industry
with a showcase of tuna based cuisine. Check
out the many other tuna dishes you can serve
your guests. Big malls in the city will make
sure every couple from Manila is right at home.
Another province in the country with a cool climate
is Bukidnon because of its high position and
surrounding mountains. Its natural wealth include
Mt. Kitanglad, one of the highest peaks locally,
the Sumilao caves and two of the world’s rarest
blooms: Rafflesia and Amorphophallus. Draw
inspiration from these wonders for you Bukidnon
wedding. Its volcanic soil makes it suitable in
growing pineapples, corn, flowers, cassava, and
more.