"SEASONS: A Debutante and Bridal Fair"

CEBU, Philippines - As Cebu City’s only 5-star hotel, the Marco Polo Plaza takes pride in being an innovator of trendsetting ideas and memorable events that have now become annual traditions. Weddings at the Marco Polo Plaza, Soiree Beaujolais, Oktoberfest, and its New Year’s Countdown are among the many successful events up on Nivel Hills.

On the 28th and 29th of August, the Marco Polo Plaza once again opens its doors for debutantes, grooms and brides-to-be as it brings back for the fourth time a much awaited annual tradition, with this year’s title, “SEASONS: A Debutante and Bridal Fair” at the Grand Ballroom.

Couples planning their wedding and ladies celebrating their coming of age will get a chance to meet Cebu’s best designers, stylists, florists, photographers, as well as makers of jewelry, giveaways and invitation cards in one ideal venue. You can browse through an interesting collection of products and services that make your debut or wedding dream come true.

Attendees can also learn useful tips on skin care and make-up, to essentials such as wedding etiquette and style from industry experts Lia Bernardo, Louella Alix, Dexter Alazas and Jessie Glova. Fabulous prizes and giveaways are also in store.

Watch out for the culminating Debutante’s Fashion Show with the theme “Princess Diaries” on August 28, and the Bridal Fashion Show featuring the best of “Seasons” on August 29. Visitors will be treated to the latest couture and accessories for debutantes and brides by the members of the Fashion Council of Cebu, composed of the most respected names in Cebu Fashion: Jun Escario, Albert Arriba, Arcy Gayatin, Cary Santiago, Oj Hofer, Sal Malto, Philip Tampus, and Philip Rodriguez. The shows, which start at 6:00 pm, will be directed by the multi-awarded Junjet Primor. 

Admission to the fair, forums and fashion shows is free to the viewing public. To those interested in becoming an exhibitor, please contact Marco Polo Plaza’s Banquet Sales Office by dialing (032) 2531111 or email events @marcopolocebu.com.  (THE FREEMAN)