I was so excited that we looked for the venue first before the church. My choice is to have a garden/outdoor-feel reception, but wasn't able to find the perfect place here in Manila.
The first one we visited with Andrea was The Fernbrook Gardens in November 2007. But at that time, it was still being constructed. Based on what we saw, we couldn't decide to book it.
Then based on W@W supplier's directory, we saw the ad of The Blue Leaf. We went straight to the place (McKinley Hill, Taguig City) from Alabang. The first time we saw it.. wow! It looks very promising, though it's new. The place is very elegant.. very sosyal.. hehe.., since it's being located inside the McKinley village. We were welcomed by Abbey. And Abbey was so accommodating. She assisted us with our queries and helped us look around the place.
We also visited The Glass Garden but unfortunately, they did not meet our standards.. haha.. Mainly because of the person who assisted us, who I no longer remember the name. She's not a good marketer, she didn't know how to sell her products/service well as compared to Abbey (biased? of course, not!). Then weeks after, we went to Fernwood Garden for a sponsored free food-tasting of Center Table. We really enjoyed the perks of getting married. Free food.. what else can you ask for?
We've been to different wedding venues after that, I even suggested Arvin to have a Tagaytay-wedding instead. Well, based on my feasibility study, it will be quite cheaper since the number of guests are limited plus the sceneries are perfect for the photo and video shoots. However, since we want to share the special event with our families and relatives and having them travel from North to South is such a big deal for them, then we decided to just hold the wedding here in Manila.
Arvin and Andrea's choice is Blue Leaf. Arvin and I made a few discussions about it, and yeah, I finally gave in. Actually, the place is really nice and cozy, has an outside zen garden and the environment looks safe and secure. We booked the Silk Pavilion and it's one of the best decisions we've made so far.
The first one we visited with Andrea was The Fernbrook Gardens in November 2007. But at that time, it was still being constructed. Based on what we saw, we couldn't decide to book it.
Then based on W@W supplier's directory, we saw the ad of The Blue Leaf. We went straight to the place (McKinley Hill, Taguig City) from Alabang. The first time we saw it.. wow! It looks very promising, though it's new. The place is very elegant.. very sosyal.. hehe.., since it's being located inside the McKinley village. We were welcomed by Abbey. And Abbey was so accommodating. She assisted us with our queries and helped us look around the place.
We also visited The Glass Garden but unfortunately, they did not meet our standards.. haha.. Mainly because of the person who assisted us, who I no longer remember the name. She's not a good marketer, she didn't know how to sell her products/service well as compared to Abbey (biased? of course, not!). Then weeks after, we went to Fernwood Garden for a sponsored free food-tasting of Center Table. We really enjoyed the perks of getting married. Free food.. what else can you ask for?
We've been to different wedding venues after that, I even suggested Arvin to have a Tagaytay-wedding instead. Well, based on my feasibility study, it will be quite cheaper since the number of guests are limited plus the sceneries are perfect for the photo and video shoots. However, since we want to share the special event with our families and relatives and having them travel from North to South is such a big deal for them, then we decided to just hold the wedding here in Manila.
Arvin and Andrea's choice is Blue Leaf. Arvin and I made a few discussions about it, and yeah, I finally gave in. Actually, the place is really nice and cozy, has an outside zen garden and the environment looks safe and secure. We booked the Silk Pavilion and it's one of the best decisions we've made so far.
