Dream weddings at Peninsula today

MANILA, Philippines - The best and the brightest in the Philippine wedding industry gather for the much-anticipated “Weddings at The Peninsula 2013” from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

The Peninsula Manila will showcase the resplendent creations of its creative director Anna Faye Rosal in a floral exhibit in the exquisitely appointed Rigodon Ballroom. Guests can sample the sumptuous bridal food and dessert options prepared by executive chef Patrick Boucher and his food and beverage team and enjoy the bubbly cocktail concoctions from premier Champagne house Moët & Chandon, while admiring the bridal couture exhibition of some of the country’s best couturiers, as well as the dazzling pieces from Bulgari Bridal Jewelry.

At The Upper Lobby and The Conservatory, The Peninsula’s wedding specialists will take the stress off wedding preparations by offering couples a unique Peninsula bridal experience where they can meet the best and most exclusive purveyors showcasing wedding cakes to formal wear, to rings and registries such as Rustan’s Weddings and Beyond.

From 6 p.m. guests will enjoy the fashion parade of stunning bridal gowns by leading Filipino designers at The Lobby, an incomparable experience combining the passion of designers, the intimacy of a boutique and the beauty of bridal fashion.

“Now in its fourth year, ‘Weddings at The Peninsula’ is one of the most beautiful bridal and fashion exhibitions in the Philippines,” says Sonja Vodusek, general manager of The Peninsula Manila. “We are proud of our reputation as an exceptional wedding venue. Whether one chooses a traditional ceremony or a themed extravaganza, our bespoke wedding packages are designed to make the occasion an unforgettable experience in a couple’s life. Our team handles everything, starting from the preparations for the engagement party all the way to the celebrations on the joyous day itself. This year we are especially proud of our Luxe Wedding Package that we are launching at our wedding fair where the couple’s wedding day will be truly unforgettable.”

The Peninsula Manila’s Luxe Wedding Package is designed to please even the most discriminating bride. The extravagant and exclusive package caters to a maximum of 100 guests and includes a five-course gourmet dinner, a glass of Dom Perignon for each guest, event styling by the hotel’s creative team, a Rolls-Royce limousine, a stay at The Peninsula Suite, a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes for the glamorous bride, and a La Mer facial bridal spa party for 10.

Couples who book with the hotel on the day of the fair will enjoy a complimentary weekend stay with buffet breakfast for two persons.

Special prizes to be raffled off during the one-day fair include dinner buffets at Escolta for two persons, afternoon tea for four persons, three-hour pre-nuptial shoots at Salon de Ning, a complimentary overnight stay in a deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two persons, Sexy Solutions treatments, round-trip ticket for two to Tokyo via Cathay Pacific and Dragonair, and a chance to win a honeymoon stay at The Peninsula Hotels in Shanghai, Bangkok or Tokyo.

“Weddings at The Peninsula 2013” would not be possible without the continued support of Metro Weddings magazine, Lifestyle Network, Bulgari, Rustan’s Weddings and Beyond, Bridal Book, Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Sexy Solutions, Rolls-Royce Philippines, Moet & Chandön and The Peninsula Hotels in Shanghai, Bangkok and Tokyo.