Wedding Venues: Three Alternative Garden Wedding Venues In Quezon City

Where you hold your special day plays a critical role on the success of your wedding. It has to be well-thought of to ensure that it can accommodate all your friends, families and guests, that there will be no issues on serving food and drinks and that the place can inspire a romantic ambience perfectly fit for the occasion.

What Are Some Of The Alternative Garden Wedding Venues In Quezon City 

There is always a profound beauty in nature – the rich green grass, the gorgeous array of flowers, the tall trees and the pure fresh air – they all create a very relaxing setting and make a flawless backdrop that produce an intimate and lasting impression.

There are at least three different alternatives to host your ceremonies and reception on within the vicinity of Quezon City. If you are considering having a garden celebration, here are some of your options.

1.       Gazebo Royale. 

·         Function Halls. Gazebo Royale has three function halls: The 900-square meter Champagne Hall that can accommodate 400 to 1000 people; the 400-square meter Phoenix Avenue that is highly recommended for mid-size revelries of 150 to 280 guests; and the Bamboo Grove which is ideal for intimate gatherings with a capacity of up to 60 seats.

·         Amenities. Gazebo Royale boasts of its well-maintained landscape and amenities - grand driveway with trees and tiny lights on the branches; bridges that connect the garden to the driveway and function halls to the restrooms; water features such as ponds, fountains, waterfalls and lagoons; and spacious and secure parking area. Facilities offered include a standby generator and a basic sound system.

·         Address. Rona’s Garden Compound, #29 Visayas Avenue Extension, Quezon City

·         Website: www.gazeboroyale.com

2.       Solea Garden.

·         Amenities and Facilities. Solea Garden offers secured parking; complimentary shuttle service between the Garden and the Extended Parking sections; and fully air-conditioned courtesy room and restrooms. They also provide free sound system and a standby generator.

·         Accommodation: Solea Garden can house up to 500 visitors.

·         Address. #10 Baler St., San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City

·         Contact Information: 02.371.6911, 02.494.9050 (telephone)

3.       The Light of Love Events Place.

·         Venues and Amenities. This paradise has 6 different venues to choose from: the first five are all fully air-conditioned. These are the Atrium that has a capacity of 180 seats; Love and Integrity with up to 150 people to accommodate each; Trust for 450 guests; and Loyalty for a crowd of 300. If you prefer open areas, there is Cherish for a group of 250 and The Garden in the fresh air. Amenities include 3 elegantly tailored guest rooms with baths for newlyweds.

·         Garden Features. The Light of Love Events Place is nestled among exotic trees, blooms, lagoon and waterfalls offering beauty at every turn.

·        Address. 1163 Santol Street, Quezon City

·        Website: www.lightoflove.com.ph

Renewal of Vows: Famous Pinoy Personality Couples Who Renewed Their Vows

There are various reasons why married couples renew their vows: it can be to celebrate a momentous milestone in their relationship such as that of silver or golden anniversaries, to recommit to each other and be reminded of the promises they swore on the first time or to have a semblance of a formal wedding once again.

Who Among The Famous Pinoy Personality Couples Renewed Their Vows

The Philippines has its own share of popular vow renewals made publicly by our favorite Pinoy personality couples. Wondering who they are? Here is a quick list.

1.       Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres. Their love story is like the one you see in the movies. They first met in 1993 on a commercial shoot for a soap ad. The chemistry was there, only… they were both taken at that time. But fate brought them back together after a few years. They were unattached by then and Richard started pursuing Lucy with intense fervor from daily phone calls from Germany to charming Lucy’s and her family’s hearts until he received her much-awaited yes. They got engaged on the same year, 1997 and in the summer of 1998, April 28 to be exact, they finally tied the knot. It was held at Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Ormoc City and was considered as one of the most publicized wedding in the country. One Sunday, exactly fifteen years later, they took some time off from campaigning – Gomez was running for mayor then while Lucy for another term as a representative of Leyte’s 4^th District – and celebrated their anniversary through a renewal of vows at the same church. 

2.       Miriam Defensor and Narciso Yap Santiago, Jr. The feisty senator has always wanted to experience marching down the aisle with her 3 granddaughters. The opportunity presented itself on her 40 years of marriage. Held on June 19, 2011, 6 in the evening at the Manila Cathedral, she and her husband exchanged their “I Do”’s the second time around.  Officiated by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, the entourage was led by VIPs namely President Benigno Aquino III as the best man and showbiz actress Heart Evangelista as maid of honor. Several huge names in the Philippine politics, business and media also graced the occasion: Vice President Jejomar Binay; Senators Edgardo Angara, Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda, Ramon Revilla Jr., Antonio Trillanes IV, Manuel Villar, and Juan Miguel Zubiri; former presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; Chief Justice Renato Corona; businessmen Manuel V. Pangalinan and Eduardo Cojuangco Jr; newspaper icons Marixi Prieto and Dr. Emilio Yap; and media personalities like Korina Sanchez and GMA network chairman/CEO Felipe Gozon. Asked about their secret to a successful marriage, Sen. Miriam said: "We never see each other in my house. That's the secret. Sometimes, I'm surprised that I'm married to someone so good-looking because I hardly ever see him." And as for her advice to young couples:  "Be kind to each other."

3.       Alvin Patrimonio and Cindy Conwi. The PBA icon renewed his lifetime pledges with his lovely wide after being married for 25 years. Held at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion at the Fort, their daughters were the maids of honor whereas their sons were the best men. Asked about their formula for making their relationship last, here is what his significant other said: “Without God at the center of our marriage, we would not have reached this far. As human beings, there are times we tend to think only of ourselves. But once you get to know the right things to do according to God’s word, it helps you to become unselfish”. And as for the vow on their silver nuptials: “Even with all the trials we have faced in the past 25 years, I hated going through them but I would not change a single thing because we would not be as strong and as in love if we didn’t experience them. Being with you is such a gift from God. I love the life you have given me. Thank you for loving me.”