3 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding in Palawan
Wedding Venues
Picture this: you and your fiancé are on a bangka (an outrigger canoe) traversing between various islands in Palawan, breathing in the fresh sea breeze, and taking in the spectacular views of emerald green mountains. You look down into the clear blue waters and get a glimpse of exotic coral reefs that you’ve never seen before. You look up and lock eyes with your partner, gracious for the fact that no one else is around except for the both of you and the boat guide.
Sounds magical, doesn’t it?
A Palawan Wedding
You’ll be delighted to know that Palawan is the least populated area in the Philippines. So, if you’re seeking for a place that has a smaller crowd, then this is the place. Plus, there is so much for you to discover and explore as Palawan consists of about 1,780 islands! In fact, Palawan has been hailed as one of the best islands in Asia by Condé Nast Traveller, a luxury and lifestyle magazine from the United States of America.
How do you get there, you might ask? There aren’t any direct flights to Palawan unless you are flying from within the Philippines. You will need to take a connecting flight from Manila to Palawan.
Depending on your destination, you can land at the relevant airports listed below:
- Going to El Nido - Land at El Nido Airport
- Going to Puerto Princesa - Land at Puerto Princesa Airport
- Going to Busuanga - Land at Francisco Reyes Airport
- Going to TayTay - Land at Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport
After that, you can opt for a van ride or even a tricycle (a three-wheeled motorcycle taxi) ride to get to your hotel.
To give you an idea, we’ve come up with 3 reasons why you should get married in Palawan.
1. The PRIVATE Wedding You Want
This archipelago of islands is a great destination for you to get away from all the hustle and bustle that city life has to offer.
Club Paradise Palawan is a resort to look out for if you’re keen on having a private wedding. All you have to do is take a 40-minute boat ride to Dimakya Island in Coron. Owned entirely by Club Paradise Palawan, this 19-hectare island resort is located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — an area that comprises terrestrial, marine, and coastal ecosystems.
In a blog post, Matthew and Jocelyn — a married couple who got married in Palawan — said they liked the fact that they could share the entire island with their loved ones and celebrate their special day in an intimate and gorgeous setting.
2. A Breathtaking Wedding Affair
Palawan has plenty of beautiful places to visit and to take your pre-wedding photos at. These are some of the must-see locations:
For beautiful Maldives-esque sandbars - Balabac Archipelago, south of Palawan
For never-ending waterfalls - Estrella Falls, south of Palawan
For isolation (living aboard a boat) - Tubbataha Reefs, mid of Sulu Sea
For exotic reefs - Calamian island and Coron
For dreamy seascapes - Bacuit Archipelago, El Nido
The beaches in Palawan are simply exquisite and would make for a perfect wedding setting.
Club Paradise Palawan has a great wedding offer where you only have to pay approximately USD 673 for 30 people!
This deal includes flower decorations along the aisle, tiffany chairs, bridal bouquet, and the groom’s boutonniere.View their package here.
Watch this Palawan beach wedding video to get an idea.
3. Pre & Post-Wedding Adventure
There’s so much to do and experience in Palawan. During your trip, you ought to squeeze in as many activities as you can into your wedding itinerary.In Club Paradise Palawan, you can explore kayaking, paraw sailing, diving, and hiking, all right within the island itself.
We’d also recommend you to take the liveaboard boat to Tubbataha Reefs.This place is among the top 8 diving sites in the world.
Perhaps you’d prefer some quiet time after your wedding? You could head over to Araceli, an island unbeknownst to many. Here, you’ll find pristine islands and well-preserved marine life. So, you’d better bring your snorkelling gear to get a close-up view of the beautiful aquatic life beneath the crystal clear waters.
In A Nutshell
The question you need to ask yourself is this: what sort of wedding are you looking to have? If you want to have a wedding in Asia and in some place secluded, we’d highly recommend a Palawan wedding for you.
Aside from Club Paradise, there are other venues in Palawan where you can have your wedding at:
Citystate Asturias Hotel Puerto Princesa
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Click here to know more about the Palawan wedding package by Hitchbird. Alternatively, you can contact us at info@hitchbird.com or call us at +6011 2698 6450
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