“Weddings at The Peninsula” Affair

The beauty of art, fashion and wedding essentials came together in an innovative way at the Peninsula Manila’s recent “Weddings at The Peninsula.” The dream wedding affair captivated the attendees with displays of designer bridal gowns, cakes, table set-ups, flowers from the Peninsula Flowershop and the whole gamut one needs for a successful wedding, including honeymoon destinations.

Fully aware that this is “the biggest day” in a newlywed’s life, The Peninsula Manila’s wedding specialists pulled out all the stops to create a magical wedding presentation down to the last detail. The pampered couples marveled at the new and exciting packages, like experiencing luxurious limousine rides, and going on personalized tours of Wedding Suites and event venues, while sipping The Peninsula Champagne Brut and sampling Executive Chef Patrick Boucher’s assortment of delectable canapés and  truffles.

Choosing a wedding dress is the “what-to-wear” dilemma of every bride. Be it classic or trendy, The Peninsula Manila’s Designer Wedding Show featured pieces to suit everyone’s tastes. Standout couturiers in this impressive bridal show were, (in alphabetical order):  Ivarluski Aseron, JC Buendia, Candy Dizon for Jul B. Dizon Jewellery, Rhett Eala, Jun Escario, Emi Jorge foot wear, Francis Libiran, Jojie Lloren, Dennis Lustico, Randy Ortiz, Puey Quinones, James Reyes, Joey Samson and Cary Santiago. (Do visit my website at www.tinajacinto.com and view more articles at www.facebook.com/tinahidalgojacinto)

Bridal fashion by featured designers, (clockwise from upper left): Jojie Lloren, Jun Escario, James Reyes, Puey Quinones, Dennis Lustico, Randy Ortiz, Joey Samson, JC Buendia, Cary Santiago, Francis Libiran, Rhett Eala and Ivarluski Aseron
The Peninsula Manila Director of Events Stephanie Chong, The Peninsula Manila General Manager, Sonja Vodusek, Anthony Vecchio and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo
The wedding designers are presented at The Peninsula bridal fashion show
Jewelry by Candy Dizon for Jul Dizon
Program hosts Joey Mead and Mark Nelson
The Peninsula Manila wedding table set up
Rustan’s wedding table set up
Aerial view of the lobby of the Peninsula Manila with its wedding display
Cakes by Pastry Bin, by Penk Ching
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