Getting Hitched in Lockdown? Here Are Reception Venues in Manila for an Intimate Wedding
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many couples who arranged and thought of tying the knot in 2020 were compelled to rethink, if not postpone, their wedding and reception plans. Today, the idea of holding a wedding with a huge number of guests seems out of reach and unsafe given the circumstances.
Having a small wedding in these times is the way to go. Scale your guests back and consider these four intimate reception venues for a tight-knit wedding with your closest family and friends.
Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant
This fine dining restaurant in the heart of Quezon City is the perfect ceremony and reception spot for your wedding if you want a secluded and elegant venue with the best French Mediterranean cuisine. Exchange "I do's" under an open sky in Lemuria's renovated terrace and choose among its main dining room (30-35 pax), garden (50-100 pax), and lavender room (40-50 pax) for your reception.
Location: 5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City
Café Ysabel
Café Ysabel, situated in an ancestral house in San Juan City, carries a romantic and charming air, thanks to its stained-glass panels, wooden furniture, and numerous paintings festooning its walls. Relish an award-winning menu prepared by Cafe Ysabel's in-house catering or bring your own caterer for your reception.
Location: 175 M. Paterno, San Juan, Metro Manila
Whitespace Manila
Whitespace Manila's all-white interior is a plain, yet versatile canvas that can transform any event or celebration the way you envision it, as long as you employ creativity. Keep the understated look for a flair of drama in your wedding reception or fill the space with themed decorations that can go as minimalist or as extravagant as you want it. You can also choose from Whitespace's different accredited caterers, including Hizon's Catering, Bizu Catering Studio, Chef Jessie Restaurants, and Cibo di Marghi, to name a few.
Location: 2314 Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City
The Frazzled Cook
Mismatched furniture, eccentric fixtures, a chessboard floor, and brick walls. The Frazzled Cook, a quaint and quirky restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, feels like a home away from home thanks to its zany decors and homecooked-style Western-Italian menu. It’s clear a lot of heart and thought went into building the restaurant despite its seemingly haphazard design. If you want to hold a small, but unforgettable wedding ceremony and reception during these times, it’s a venue that truly reflects the essence of home: imperfect but comforting and surrounded with love.
Location: 78 Scout Gandia Street, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City
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