Intramuros
is certainly more than just a “city within walls.”
How
many million times have we read the literal connotation
of Intramuros? So many times perhaps that its true glory
is lost in the corner of our minds.
Because
Intramuros is certainly more than just a “city within
walls.” Intramuros, behind the historical veil, can
be aptly called, the wedding city of the Philippines. Wedding-related
establishments, both government and privately owned, have
flourished well within these centuries-old walls that the
city can very well be a one-stop shop wedding destination.
Yet
again, wedding destinations as wedding destinations go, it
doesn’t get more historical than Intramuros. Amongst
the once fifteen churches on the grounds of this architecturally-preserved
city stands two of Manila’s centuries-old churches:
San Agustin Church, which remains intact since its
earliest
construction and The Manila Cathedral, which, despite
undergoing several restoration, still bears witness
to this day to the union of souls as Filipino brides
and grooms vow their eternal love within its Philippine
adobe walls.
The architecture of the San Agustin Church promises
a wedding that is truly as breathtaking as the love
declared within its molave-carved doors. Its intricate
floor to ceiling details will surely amaze the most
discerning eye.
The
Manila Cathedral on the other hand, is beholden to have
solemnized weddings after weddings, decades after decades,
its grandiose structure, mosaic art and stained glass
windows continue to fascinate Filipino couples throughout
the centuries.
Said
to have been built in the late 1500’s, Intramuros
retains its Spanish-influenced splendor as technology
highways are being constructed virtually in our world
today. Sure, there have been modernizations here and
there, but you can still hear the clip-clopping of horse
hooves on the cobblestone street nearby. Listen.
Should
your reverie be interrupted by your freshly downloaded
polytone (The Wedding March perhaps?), consider yourself
privileged, for you have traveled back in time, even
for just 10 seconds. Step out of the age-old church
and look at the road ahead.
Manila
San Agustin Church
Did
you know?
Intramuros
was once a Chinese settlement
before the Spaniards widened the perimeters
and enclosed the city in walls.
There
is an entire city of reception venues to choose from.
Ancestral edifices that stand proud have become suitable
reception venues to welcome and cater to brides and
grooms to their newly found wedded bliss.
Manilenos
have prided themselves with the careful preservation
of Intramuros. And why not? Intramuros speaks of a history,
every cobblestone was held by a distant ancestor, every
wall an affirmation of a weathered people who thrived
against and now continue to thrive amongst the western
world. Intramuros has survived colonization after colonization,
Edsas after Edsas, and its glory still lives.
Relive
the magnificence of an era gone by, get married in Intramuros!
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Welcome
to Patio Victoria: Gardens of Enchantment
"I’ve
always believed that every woman should have
a wedding that will give her happy memories
throughout her life"
--- Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez
Celebrity, Owner of Patio Victoria
It
is Cristina Gonzalez-Romualdez’
childhood fascination with the romance
and splendor of weddings that sowed the
seed that would soon blossom to be one
of Intramuros’s foremost wedding
establishments, Patio Victoria.
An
unforgettable bride herself, Cristina
walked down the aisle in a Pepito Albert
gown at her wedding to then-Leyte Congressman
Alfred Romualdez. As family and friends
attest, Cristina’s very own wedding
was indeed an exceptional moment frozen
in time. It is this same experience that
Cristina wants every bride to feel, and
thus Patio Victoria came to be.
Favorably
seated at the heart of Intramuros, the
gardens of Patio Victoria were named after
Cristina’s two daughters, Sofia
and Diana. Each with a capacity of a thousand
guests, Patio Victoria’s gardens
are truly an exceptional place to hold
the most important celebration of love.
Should rain shower the celebration with
good fortune, tents are available on hand.
Along with the two gardens, an elegant
banquet hall is also available for indoor
celebrations.
The
personal service that can only be matched
by family is what makes the Patio Victoria
experience an intimate affair. Cuisine
presented to the bride and groom for free
tasting come directly from Cristina’s
ancestral recipes. A couple’s every
need for a remarkable wedding celebration
is anticipated at Patio Victoria, which
now has an in-house florists and bakers
to add to its incomparably-trained staff.
Every minute detail of a truly memorable
wedding is assured to be in very capable
hands. Best of all, Patio Victoria has
well-considered packages
to
suit an astute budget.
Patio
Victoria and its services were designed
for the most discerning bride. As Cristina
says, “The only thing a bride has
to do on her wedding day is look pretty.”
Contact
Information: Patio
Victoria
Contact Person: Ms. Almira D. Balean
Address: #5435 Gen. Luna cor. Victoria
Sts.,
Intramuros, Manila City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
Telephone No: (632) 523-6940
Fax No: (632) 527-8006
Email: almira.patiovictoria@yahoo.com
