3 Reasons To Have A Boracay Wedding
Wedding Venues
In her wedding vow, the bride said, “You are one of the most caring people I know. Crazy and emotional at times, but I love it anyway.
In response, the groom said, “...I will treasure you, respect you, and cross every bridge together as your best friend, and now your husband.”
The above was part of a vow exchange between Mitzi Logronio and Chew Wei Keat, during their Boracay wedding on the 6th of April this year.
“I love Boracay. It’s one of those places I can go to again and again. I even brought Wei Keat there twice and he loved it!” Mitzi shared.
Read about Mitzi and Wei Keat’s destination wedding in Boracay.
The Boracay Story
Boracay is an island located at Malay, Aklan, which is in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is about an hour away from Manila by flight and is hailed as one of the top 5 islands in Asia by Condé Nast Traveller. In fact, it was named one of the top destinations to visit by The New York Times.
Before Boracay became a popular tourist destination, agriculture was one of the island’s main source of income. A couple, Sofía Gonzáles Tirol and her husband, Lamberto Hontiveros Tirol, got married and decided to settle on the island. Known by some as early settlers in Boracay, Sofía and her husband set out to develop the island by cultivating the lands and planting coconuts, fruit trees, and greenery.
The island natives followed in their footsteps and helped to develop the land on the island. Legend has it that Sofia is the “Woman Behind The Greening Of Boracay Island”.
Years later, in the 1970s, Boracay began to draw interest from foreigners for its picturesque sceneries, dreamy white beaches, and vibrant nightlife. When Boracay got the media’s attention, it even became an attraction for proposals and weddings!
Why You Should Have A Boracay Wedding
#1 Sunset & White Beaches
“I have seen a lot of sunsets in my 34 years, but none quite like those we saw in Boracay. They were outstanding,” writes travel blogger, Sarah.
Sunsets are one. The second is Boracay’s beaches. Their fine white sand, especially at the White Beach, is something that you cannot miss.
Picture you and your partner having a romantic dinner, or better yet, a wedding on the white sands with a scenic Boracay island sunset as your backdrop. Beautiful, isn’t it?
#2 The Fun Activities!
The nightlife in Boracay is nothing short of spectacular. Pre or post wedding festivities, you and your partner can head to the best underground club on the island, Area 51 Secret Party Facility. Named after the famed top secret US Air Force facility, this club holds some of the island’s largest parties. Apart from music, they have food stalls, tribal drumming, and fire dancing.
In fact, once all your wedding guests have left, you ought to hit the waters and get a glimpse of the sea life in Boracay. Parasailing is one way for you to get an aerial view of this beautiful island. Have a go at the paraw sailboats and you’ll get to explore some of the lesser-travelled beaches and feast your eyes on beautiful sunsets.
Travel blogger, Sarah said: “It’s nothing short of magical seeing all the sailboats heading out to sea at sunset!”
#3 The Beautiful Wedding Venues
The venue you select will determine the style and tone of your wedding. Fret not as Boracay has countless wedding venues for you to choose from. Our top choices (in no particular order) are as follows:
Recognised as one of the World’s Best Hotels in Asia, this luxury resort is located along the famous White Beach in Boracay. Equipped with 99 rooms, the resort’s earthy yet modern designs give it an elegant yet homey feel.
This Boracay wedding package includes a wedding cake, floral centrepieces, and photography, just to name a few.
A rooftop wedding overlooking the vast blue ocean sounds lovely, doesn’t it? The Star Lounge at District Boracay would be a great venue for this. It can take up to 80 guests and is just nice for an intimate wedding with close ones.
Their cheapest wedding package starts at USD 2,448 and includes the wedding ceremony and dinner reception. For a more premium service, they’ve got a package at USD 5,091 whereby a buffet dinner is provided for up to 80 people.
About 5km away from Discovery Shores is Movenpick Resort & Spa. Located close to the Punta Bunga Beach, this resort houses 312 rooms and suites, including a beach villa.
This resort features lush landscaping and an immense pool area which are a feast for one’s eyes.
A beach wedding setup at Movenpick Boracay can seat up to 200 pax. The resort also provides a wedding planner and entertainment such as drummers and a live band.
This Boracay wedding package costs only USD 1,700 for 10 pax!
A five-minute drive from Movenpick Resort & Spa is Crimson Resort and Spa. Closer to the beach, this resort opened its doors to the public in March 2018 and is known for its private white sand beach. You can even opt to arrive directly at the resort’s beachfront, provided the weather is good.
A wedding here costs only USD 1,820 for 50 people. If that’s not a bargain, we don’t know what is. This Boracay wedding package includes a wedding canopy with fresh flowers, events pavilion/ beachfront, and a two-night stay for the couple! View the full package here.
In A Nutshell
A picture speaks a thousand words, doesn’t it? The pictures above are merely a sneak peek into what a Boracay wedding could look like.
In Boracay, you can have a beautiful outdoor wedding as the sun is setting, all without breaking the bank. Plus, it’s a great place to go for your honeymoon as there’s so much to see and explore on the island.
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