A Malipano Island Wedding

Brian Dexter M. Medija shares his experience as a guest at a beach wedding held at the Malipano Island of Pearl Farm Beach Resort...

The first beach wedding I attended took place on Saturday, May 25, 2008, at the breathtaking Isla Malipano, a short boat ride from The Pearl Farm Resort. Isla Malipano is the “luxury island” of The Pearl Farm, housing the resort’s luxurious villas, and is a 10-minute boat ride from the Pearl Farm “mainland” on Samal Island.

I have been to the Malipano Island before as an overnight guest, and I can personally attest that it gives you a feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Brian's account tells me that it is a great beach wedding venue for both the ceremony and reception. The wedding Brian attended seemed to have the right combination of relaxed beach mood and formal solemn wedding rites.



For couples who have the budget and want to have a nice secluded, beach wedding, I recommend the Malipano Island as a venue. Not only is it a beautiful location, it seems like the Pearl Farm management knows how to host a memorable wedding...

My first beach wedding was made for the movies, and that lasting impression etched on me as a sort of standard that all beach weddings after it will have to measure up against. This one would be tough to beat.

The Malipano Island is part of the exquisite Pearl Farm Beach Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal, a 40-minute boat ride from Davao City.

Photos by Brian Medija. The wedding featured was not coordinated by Events by Ria.
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Ian - Setty Nuptials

My good friend Lysette Maurice Narshall is getting married to her long time boyfriend Ian Sandoval.

Their beautiful wedding will be held on April 25, 2008, 3:30 pm at the Redemptorist Church. Reception will follow at the Regency Inn. :)

Congratulations Setty and Ian! :)
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Davao Wedding Announcements

Soon-to-be married couples may announce their engagement or wedding through my blog. :) Simply, email your names, the dates, the venues, and maybe a photo to riajose@gmail.com. This is a free service to all soon-to-be-wed couples who are based in Davao City or getting married in Davao City.

Yes, even if I am not your wedding coordinator, you may have your announcement posted here. :)

Debutantes and other events organizers may also avail of this free service. However, there is no assurance that all announcements will be posted.

;)
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The Bridal Congress

The Bridal Congress
by RSVP Events
April 4 - 6, 2008
Gaisano Mall Atrium
JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City

Get to know coordinators, venue providers, designers, cake makers, florists, stylists, suppliers, and many other contacts that every bride-to-be needs to know.

See you there! ;)
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Solito - Elbanbuena Engagement

They have been a couple for eight years, and engaged for the most part of those eight years. But they have only begun to seriously plan for their wedding late last year, and finally this year, on October (or maybe June), Ate Melissa Solito will marry Norbert Elbanbuena.

Ate Melissa is about to take her Medicine Board Exams, while Norbert is currently taking up a Masteral degree at USEP. Ate Melissa was my schoolmate, and the older sister of my batchmate, Ariz.

They have been very excited about their wedding that they put up three sites for it... 1, 2, 3!

They have chosen me to be part of their preparations for their fairytale themed wedding which will be full of pink with a smattering of blue. It will be quite a big wedding because both the bride and the groom come from large clanS!

It will be quite a challenge for Ate Issa, Norbs, and I, as well as their families budgeting and coordinating for this grand event. But I think we can pull it off. Wish us luck! More importantly... wish them luck! :)
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Monton - Bonguyan Wedding

Louie John Bonguyan + Maria Cherry Ann Monton



Church: Sacred Heart Chapel, Davao City
Reception Venue: Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City

Motif: Mint Green with Pink Accents

Photo by Ei8ht Photography
Couple's and Entourage's Attire: The Limited
Bride's Hair and Make-up: Mharu Lao
Entourage's Hair and Make-up: Mharu Lao and Bliss


Invitations: Cortess Printing Press
Flowers and Set-up: Edick Galacio
Photography and Videography: Roy Oliveros of Bride's Delight


Wedding Cake: Natalie's Cakes
Giveaway Cakes: Baby Cakes
Food: Grand Regal Hotel
Chocolate Fountain: Gift


Church Singer: Bon-Bon
Reception Singer: Jennifer Bernales
Reception Emcee: Migs Hipolito
Wedding Coordinators: Events by Ria and Charissa Tavera
On-the-Day Coordinators: Neil Siarot and Dhon Gumban



Other photos by Ria Jose.
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