Wedding Discoveries: Ceremony Venues Series - Manila Part 2

More churches in Manila.

Paco Park Church - St. Pancratius Church

Paco Church (St. Pancratius Chapel) is usually where solemn and intimate weddings take place. The perfectly designed facade in Romanesque architecture is beautifully set off by the serene ambiance of the historical Paco Park and cemetery.

959 San Marcelino St. Paco, Manila
c/o St. Vincent de Paul Parish
525.7853 or 524.2022 loc 119

The chapel can accommodate around 100 guests only.

Binondo Chuch - Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish

 

A 16th-century church located at Binondo, Manila where the Philippine Saint Lorenzo Ruiz started his ministry. From its original stone-walled, renaissance- inspired facade and interior, this church has been transformed after multiple renovations and is now known for its semblance to St. Peter's Dome interior and Madonna encased in glass. 

Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila
242-4850, 242-4041

 Masses are held in Filipino, in Chinese dialects (Mandarin, Hokkien), and in English.

Holds Sunday weddings.

UST Church - Santisimo Rosario Church

 

University of Santo Tomas, Espana St. Manila
731-3062

Wedding Fee: P15,000

Quiapo Church - Minor Basilica of Black Nazarene

Plaza Miranda Mall, Quiapo, Manila
733-4945

St. Jude Church - St. Jude Thaddeus Archdiocesan Shrine

 

 1420 J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila (beside Malacanang)

735-6408, 735-6411

San Miguel Church - - National Shrine of St. Michael and the Archangels

1000 J.P. Laurel corner Gen. Solano St., San Miguel, Manila

735-6408, 735-1611, 734-1271, 736-1105

St. Peter the Apostle Church

1260 President Quirino Avenue Extension, 1007 Paco, Manila, Philippines

(+632) 564.4123
(+632) 564.6470

www.stpeteronline.com

Holds Sunday weddings.

Basic Requirements:

1. Original copy of Baptismal and Confirmation certificates (with the notation for marriage purpose only) of the couple to be married
2. Canonical interview to be conducted by a SPAP priest
3. Pre-Cana seminar to be conducted at SPAP every second Sunday of the month, at 8:30 AM
4. Marriage license (for not civilly married) to be applied from the city or municipality of either couple; valid for 120 days or four months only
5. Certified true copy of marriage contract (for civilly married)
6. Marriage bans: form taken from SPAP 1 ½ months prior to the wedding for posting at the respective parishes of the couple three consecutive Sundays before the wedding.
7. Invitation card to be submitted together with the marriage license.

Additional Requirements for Foreigners
For non-Japanese citizens	Clearance from the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila Legal capacity (for not civilly married couple)
For Japanese Citizens	Clearance from the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila Legal capacity (for not civilly married couple) For reference/interview with: Rev. Fr. Toru Nishimoto, CSsR Traveler’s Life Building 490 T. M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila Tel. no. 525-3517, 521-999

Additional Requirements
For divorced persons	For Filipino citizens Referral to the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila For foreigners Clearance from the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila
For non-Catholics (mixed marriage or disparity of cult)	Should sign a Promise and Declaration for mixed marriage or disparity of cult, as the case may be Should secure dispensation for mixed marriage or disparity of cult, as the case may be, from the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila
For Filipino citizens living abroad for more than six months	Should secure Certificate of Freedom to Marry from Church abroad
For widowers or widows	Should secure certified true copy of Death Certificate of the deceased spouse

Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila

Address: 121 Arzobispo St., Intramuros, Manila Tel. no. 527-7631 to 36 loc. 202, 203, 204, 527-3850 Telefax no. 527-3955 Email: chancery@pldtdsl.net Chancellor: Msgr. Roberto C. Canlas Vice-Chancellor: Fr. Isidro T. Marinay

Wedding Discoveries: Ceremony Venues Series - Manila Part 1

San Agustin Church

San Agustin Church is the oldest surviving church in the Philippines. It was the only building left intact when Intramuros was reduced to rubble during the Liberation of Manila in 1945. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a mandatory destination for any Manila visitor interested in history and culture. Concealed behind the imposing facade is an elaborately decorated Baroque-style interior. Throughout the nave and six side chapels are fixtures of great artistic and historical significance.

Contact Information
San Agustin Church
Shrine of our Lady of Correa Immaculate Conception Parish
Gen. Luna cor. Real St. , Intramuros, Manila
527.4052; 527.2746; 338.2091

Wedding Fee: P23,000

Reservation fee is P7,000

San Sebastian Basilica

A living legacy of Christian art, the all-steel Church of San Sebastian is now a hundred and seven years old.   

Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo

 Tel./Fax: (02) 734-8908  

e-mail: carmel@recoletos.ph

Wedding Fee: P20,000

Reservation fee is P5,000

San Sebastian holds weddings on Sundays.

Malate Church - Our Lady of Remedies

 

2000 M.H. del Pilar Street, Malate 1004 Manila 
Tel. Nos. 523-2593 / 400-5876 to 77     Fax. No. 524-6866
Wedding Fee ranges from P4,000 to P18,000.

Part 2 to follow...

Wedding Discoveries: Ceremony Venues Series - Manila Cathedral

Manila Cathedral

Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

 

Weddings at the Manila Cathedral can be celebrated at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or the Main Church.

Weddings at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel ranges from a simple wedding rites which only requires a donation to the church, to a wedding rites with mass for a fee of P4,000 (with soloist and organist, without flower decor) and P10,000 (with soloist, organist and flower decor).

Weddings at the Main Church ranges from P12,000 (no aircon, accepts reservation only 2 months before the wedding date), P20,000 (no aircon, accepts reservation anytime, and P30,000 (with aircon, accepts reservation anytime).

A. RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Reservation fee
2. Attendance at the Orientation on Wedding Rules and Regulation.
3. Photocopy of the baptismal certificate of either couple
4. Proof of inquiry/visit at the Chancery Office for foreigners/divorcee

B. USUAL REQUIREMENTS

1. ORIGINAL COPIES OF THE BAPTISMAL and CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES of the bride and groom with notation “For marriage purpose.” Valid for 6 months
2. MARRIAGE BANNS. To be brought to respective parishes of the couple for posting three (3) consecutive Sundays
3. CANONICAL INTERVIEW
4. PRE-CANA SEMINAR
5. MARRIAGE LICENSE. To be secured from the Civil Registry of the city or town of either couple. Valid for 120 days or 4 months only.

C. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Other Requirement for those Civilly Married
   
   1. Certified true copy of the Marriage Contract.
   
2. Other Requirements for those who have lived in another place for six months or more aside from his permanent residence immediately prior to their wedding
   
   ■ For Filipinos residing in the Philippines
   1. Marriage banns from the parish of permanent residence
   2. Marriage banns from the parish of present residence for six months or more immediately prior to the wedding
   
   ■ For Filipinos residing abroad
   1. Marriage banns from the parish of permanent residence
   2. Certificate of Freedom to Marry to be issued by the parish of present residence abroad for six months or more immediately prior to the wedding
   
   ■ For Foreigners residing in the Philippines
   1. Marriage banns from the parish of domicile in the Philippines
   2. Affidavit of Free Status to Marry
   
   ■ For Foreigners residing Abroad
   1. Certificate of Freedom to Marry from the parish of present residence abroad for six months or more immediately prior to the wedding OR Affidavit of Free Status to Marry
   
3. Other Requirements for Foreigners
   
   1. Clearance from the Chancery Office, Arzobispado de Manila
   2. Certificate of Free Status to Marry / Legal Capacity from the Embassy of the country of origin
   3. Certificate of Freedom to Marry to be secured from the parish of permanent residence in the country of origin
   4. For Japanese citizens: referral/interview with Rev. Fr. Toru Nishimoto, CSSR.
   
4. Other Requirements for Divorced/ Divorcees:
   
   1. Clearance from the Chancery Office, Arzobispado de Manila
   2. Certified true copy of LEGAL PAPERS proving the absolute decree of divorce.
   
5. Other Requirements for those whose Previous Marriage was declared Null and Void
   
   1. Certified true copy of the Final Declaration of Nullity from a Matrimonial Tribunal
   2. Approval from the Chancery Office, Arzobispado de Manila.
   
6. Other Requirement for Mixed Marriage or Disparity of Cult
   
   1. Du the Priest Interviewer and approved by the Local Ordinary.
   
7. Other Requirement for Widows or Widowers
   
   1. Certified true copy of the Death Certificate of the deceased spouse.  

Manila Cathedral accepts online reservation.  To reserve your wedding date online click here.

Contact Information:

Cabildo cor. Beaterio, Intramuros,
Manila, Philippines 1002

Tels: (632) 5273093, 5271796, 5273889, 5283876
Fax: (632) 5360192

e-mail: mlacathedral@yahoo.com (Rosalie Coronel, Secretary to the Rector)

Wedding Discoveries: Ceremony Venues Series Intro

Choosing the ceremony venue typically depicts the following scenarios:

1. Our wedding date is non-negotiable, ceremony will take place in any ceremony venue where the date is available.
2. We only want to get married in our dream church!  Any date will do.
3. We want the ceremony venue to be in line with our theme. 
4. We value convenience.  Our ceremony venue should be near our reception venue or better yet within the same compound.
5. We want to get married at a certain place. Manila? Tagaytay? Boracay?

In this series, we'll give you information about possible ceremony venues for your dream wedding.  The ceremony venues are organized into various locations.  We hope you can find a ceremony venue that is in line with how you envision your dream wedding to be.

Our W@Wie Couples

Thank you w@wies for your trust and support! We hold it precious in our hearts and we will not let you down.

Here is the list of couples who engaged Once A Bride Weddings to be their wedding coordinator.

Pat and Mina
March 26, 2010
St. Marc's Chapel
Bulwagang Sarimanok, National Arts Center
Los Banos, Laguna

Tan and Shine
April 10, 2010
Shrine of Jesus
Pasay City
Bali Gardens
Las Piñas City

Jeff and Mariz
April 15, 2010
Archbishop Palace
Mandaluyong City
Light of Love Event Place
Quezon City

Erick and Sarah
April 16, 2010
Caleruega
Royale Tagaytay Country Club
Tagaytay City

Kenedy and Malou
May 15, 2010
UST Church
Manila
Aberdeen
Quezon City

Franco and Abbie
May 28, 2010
Sto. Nino de Cebu Parish
Southwoods
Stonecrest Clubhouse
San Pedro, Laguna

Allan and Joan
May 29, 2010
Ermita Church
Assosacion de Damas
Manila

Ronald and Sarah
December 19, 2010
San Sebastian Basilica
OASIS
Manila

Cecil and Shearyl
December 26, 2010
Ceremony and reception venues yet to be booked


Thank you again for trusting our team to manage your wedding day. We are so overwhelmed with the support you gave us knowing that we are new in this industry. Our team will do everything in our power to make your wedding as you wanted it to be, a beautiful one. We'll make sure the plans are executed and executed well.

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5% discount of 2 & 3 hours photobooth package
7% discount on 4 hours photobooth package
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Yhoan's Flowershop
Tagaytay
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More to come!

Once A Bride Weddings - Wedding Planner and Wedding Coordinator

Once A Bride Weddings is a wedding planning and coordination team. It is a new addition to the growing wedding industry.

We had a great start and we owe that to w@w. Me and my husband are former w@wies... in fact, we have w@w tags, w@w calendars, w@w commemorative coin! We truly missed being w@wies!

When we decided to become a wedding planner and coordinator, we were allowed by Ms. Benz to introduce our team to the group, just before we unsubscribed. We launched our team by giving free OTD services to 5 w@w couples. We are overwhelmed by the support that w@wies gave us because after just a couple of days, all the slots were taken.

We are thankful to our w@w couples for the trust that they gave us even if we are still a newborn in the business. Armed with our experience during the preparations for our own wedding, our passion for beautiful weddings, our gratefulness for the trust, and our love for this endeavor, we will do everything in our power to help our couples have a wedding that will last a lifetime.

As of today, we will have nine weddings this year, and counting...



Once A Bride Weddings is founded and headed by Chi Hernandez-Abarquez. Chi was a bride and w@wie turned wedding planner and wedding coordinator. Chi and her husband prepared for their own wedding held last December 21, 2009 at Fernbrook Gardens.