Weddings that take place in these settings are becoming increasingly
popular nowadays.
What is it with the idea of an out-of-town wedding that's
luring more and more would-be couples out of the city and
into the quaint countryside?
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Couples hold their weddings out of town because they
want to keep it intimate and private. Having their wedding
outside the city would allow them to keep the number
of guests at a minimum and not "force" them
to invite neighbors, mere acquaintances and distant
relatives.
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A lot of couples are looking for something unique, something
that could make their wedding stand out from other couples'
own nuptials. The wide variety of sceneries the Philippine
countryside offers couples a chance to better personalize
their wedding.
Did
You Know
In the Philippines, some of the most popular
out-of-town wedding destinations are:
• Boracay
• Baguio
• Batangas
• Tagaytay
• Palawan
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More couples are looking for a ceremony that is not
only special to them but also to their guests. By holding
their wedding out-of-town where the number of guests
is kept at a minimum, couples feel that they will be
able to entertain their wedding guests better.
• Out-of-town weddings are becoming trendy because
more couples are looking for a more scenic and picturesque
backdrop for their wedding.
• The development of new wedding venues, good
resorts and hotels in places like Tagaytay and Batangas
also contributes to the ever-growing popularity of out-of-town
weddings. More couples are opting to hold their wedding
in these venues because it allows them to enjoy the
best of both worlds: a beautiful and scenic provincial
setting and the comforts and amenities of good hotels
and wedding/reception venues.
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Out-of-town weddings allow for a more lavish celebration
because of the smaller number of guests. Couples don't
have to scrimp on the food, drinks and decorations to
make their budget fit for the 500 guests. Instead, they
can make sure that there is more than enough food and
drinks for the 100 close friends and relatives who will
be celebrating the special day with them.
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The improvement of roads leading to these wedding destinations
could also explain why out-of-town weddings are incredibly
popular nowadays. More couples are willing to hold their
weddings outside the city as better infrastructures
have made the provinces more accessible and travelling
more comfortable (no more long, bumpy rides.)
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More couples are taking advantage of the situation and
are turning their weddings into a short vacation for
them and their families. What would normally be a one-day
event are extended into a three, five day-holiday. Out-of-town
weddings are becoming more popular because couples are
now looking at them as a chance for their families to
get to know each other better and enjoy more entertaining
activities.
But more than all these, what makes out-of-town weddings
a hit among couples is the chance it gives to make their
wedding day the most unique, memorable and special day
of their lives.
