The Hunt for Local Honeymoon Ideas: 8 Romantic Destinations near Metro Manila

Feeling hopeless over postponed wedding plans and unrealistic travel goals? We’ve got an idea that could get you excited to scan promos and actually make plans! With hotels and resorts offering amazing deals and flexible rebooking options due to the current situation, it might just be the best time to start planning a dreamy honeymoon for you and your other half. From beautiful beaches to romantic resorts, the possibilities are endless—even when you limit the search to destinations near Metro Manila. Feed your wanderlust from the safety of your own home by exploring options for a local newlywed getaway (for once the situation gets better and allows for traveling again). It may take some time and a lot of patience, but it will definitely help to keep your spirits up when know you have better days to look forward to. Happy planning!

The Hunt for Local Honeymoon Ideas: 8 Romantic Destinations near Metro Manila

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Neil Arce and Angel Locsin’s Wedding is the Best Example of Chill and Spontaneous!

Neil Arce and Angel Locsin’s wedding has been the talk of the town and we can see why! If you’re the type of couple who prefers a chill, laidback, and spontaneous event, then Neil and Angel’s wedding is definitely a peg. As you may have seen from their social media photos, this couple got married wearing the most relaxed outfits – pants, shirts, and sneakers! Neil and Angel kept their event low-key, and casual with just 10 of their nearest and dearest present for their backyard reception at home. On Instagram, Angel shares that she called her stylist only two days before their wedding to request for a reception setup. This couple is so chill that all they wanted was to borrow a few tables and chairs for their guests and a place to put the takeout food they ordered. But Angel was in awe when she saw their backyard decorated with greenery, wood furniture, and a canopy of lights. The setup turned out to be so romantic and cozy!

What we can learn from Neil and Angel is that love is really all that matters. They simply wanted to get married and so they did! When you have each other, and the support of the people who are closest to your hearts, then you already have everything you need for a beautiful and memorable wedding. Enjoy scrolling through Neil and Angel’s official wedding photos from Nice Print Photo.

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Here are 7 Simple Ways to Plan an Elopement

When you see or hear the word elopement, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? For us Filipinos, we might automatically think of young lovers escaping from disapproving parents as seen in many teleseryes. In other words, “nag-tanan.” But in the wedding world, an elopement is not a form of rebellion by forbidden lovers. In fact, it’s considered as a type of intimate wedding and they can certainly be beautiful, romantic, and meaningful.

In an elopement you could have a lesser number of guests than an intimate wedding where there are usually 30 or 50 people. It could even be just the two of you plus an officiant, and your witnesses. You can also hold an elopement ceremony absolutely anywhere – on top of a mountain, on the beach, or in the middle of the woods.

Couples choose to do elopement ceremonies, because it simply suits their personalities. If you are considering an elopement ceremony for now, here are some tips to help you plan one.

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Crazy in Love: Sam YG and Essa Get Real in Front of the Camera for the First Time

“When you know, you know,” is what people often answer when asked about finding “the one”. It’s a feeling that’s so hard to put into words, but when it is, it’s the sweetest and the most romantic set of words one can utter. Host and DJ Sam YG has all the right words for the love of her life, Essa.

"I feel very relaxed and my soul is at ease when I’m with Essa. It’s a feeling that’s hard to put into words. I don’t think I’ve been a better person--a better man--until I met her." - Sam

First time to be in a shoot together, engaged couple Sam and Essa enjoyed playing dress up for this wedding editorial shoot. They laughed, posed, and made each other glow more in love with every frame. Without a doubt, these two are soulmates! Quirky, fun, and full of personality, Sam and Essa are a joy to be around and we’re lucky to get a glimpse of what their relationship is like through this feature. Scroll through this set by Niko Gonzales and read our exclusive interview with the soon-to-wed couple below.

What attracted you to Sam?
Essa: “This is gonna sound so cheesy, but I’m attracted to almost everything about him! haha of course I think he’s the cutest and the most handsome, but I’m crazy about his personality and the vibe he brings into any room –he’s very disarming and fun to be around. I love the fact that we both enjoy the same things such as traveling, eating (Sam has really brought out the foodie in me), staying active, and kicking back with a nightcap. He has truly expanded my horizons and he makes me a better person in so many ways.”

"I'm crazy about his personality and the vibe he brings into any room--he's very disarming and fun to be around." - Essa

"...I somehow knew, from the get-go, that he wasn't like anyone else I'd ever met--and that I would be in trouble if I gave it a chance. True enough, bam! I was a smitten kitten in a minute." - Essa

What attracted you to Essa?
Sam: The moment I met Essa, I found her super pretty and super charming. But more than the physical, it’s how her brain works. The conversations are just amazing, and more than that, I think what really attracted me to her is her passion and drive in anything she does whether its work, a project, or a hobby, she really puts her heart into it and she’s super driven. I think that’s something that’s very sexy.”

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    This Bride Designed Her Own Modern Filipiniana Mini Dress for Her Civil Wedding

    The bride, Jillian, is a fashion designer based in Toronto, Canada who focuses mainly on modern Filipinianas. For her wedding, she designed herself a modern, mini-suit type of terno with a bow veil. She looks absolutely chic in it! You can tell that the dress was made by skilled hands, and it’s also incredible to find out that Jillian was only able to finish sewing her wedding attire the night before her civil wedding. As quarantine restrictions keep getting stricter in their area, and prohibitions on gatherings are extending towards their original wedding date, Stephen and Jillian made the decision to do a civil ceremony first, and thus the last minute plans and preparations. Nevertheless, they certainly do look so happy and in love during this special moment. See how adorable this couple is as you scroll through these photos by their close friend and photographer Joshua Del Rosario.

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