InspIred begInnIngs at Conrad ManIla
Conrad Manila presents “Inspired Beginnings: A Bespoke Wedding Experience” today, April 15, at the Forbes Ballroom, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This year marks the return of the muchawaited event with the spotlight on the hotel’s iconic ballrooms, function and guest rooms, and some of the wedding industry’s best and up-and-coming names—all poised and dedicated to soon-to-wed couples for their ultimate inspired wedding celebration.
Jaja Samaniego takes center stage to discuss wedding photography and styling followed by Doterra Essential Oils and the husband and wife tandem Jayjay and Feliz Lucas share the nuances of married life. Dr. Ma. Veronica J. Estrella shares on pre-wedding skin care workshop for brides and grooms.
There is the much-awaited return of Conrad Manila’s celebrity master chef Jereme Leung of China Blue by Jereme Leung who will present a master class and share his insights into traditional Chinese wedding banquets, his specially curated Opulence of the Orient menu, and the latest menu trends.
“Inspired Beginnings” offers a specially produced ting hun or Chinese engagement party. Conrad Manila, in partnership with ChinoyTV on ANC, will present this tradition replete with an engagement reenactment, while talks by special guests are sure to encourage soon-to-wed couples to mount a ting
hun for their own weddings. Products and services ideally for ting hun ceremonies will be showcased.
An exclusive bridal fashion show at the hotel’s Presidential Suite, featuring the works of designer Veluz Puno Reyes of Veluz Brides, will be the finale.
“Inspired Beginnings: A Bespoke Wedding Experience” features esteemed suppliers, namely: Proudrad, Metrophoto, Nice Print, La Belle Fete Weddings & Events, Jaja Samaniego, Chestknots, Treehouse Story, Veluz, Guerlain, The Spoiled Groom, Flowers & Events by Teddy Manuel, The Vents Studio by Gideon Hermosa, Michael Badang Rueda, Events by Nikki Chatto, Joyce Aguilar/ 2171 Floral Creations, Events by Dave Sandoval, Jo Claravall, Michael Ruiz Event Styling, doTerra, Moët & Chandon, Cakes by Mannix, Pastry by Penk Ching, Chef Castillo Fuentes, LX Events Pro, A Perfect Day Wed Car and Shiseido.
The iconic Conrad Manila offers couples the ideal venue to accommodate all types of celebrations. From intimate ceremonies to grand wedding affairs, the hotel features flexible event spaces and a pillar-less Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for a sit-down dinner and up to 1,500 for cocktails. An idyllic 2,300-sqm. outdoor venue with sweeping views of the city landscape is also available for open-air wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions.
With the convenience of being situated near the city’s grandest churches, Conrad Manila also adds a romantic detail of the picturesque Manila Bay sunset as a breathtaking backdrop for wedding receptions, including ting hun or traditional Chinese engagement ceremonies.
Recently cited as the Best Wedding Hotel at the prestigious 2017 International Property Awards, Conrad Manila provides couples with their dream nuptials with a dedicated, experienced and inspired team of social event specialists to ensure that guest needs are impeccably met and every detail immaculately executed. Conrad Manila offers standard and premium wedding packages — Divine, Prosperity and the Opulence of the Orient — to suit the modern bride and groom.
For information, call 833-9999, visit conradmanila.com. You may also view the hotel’s wedding packages through hiltonasiaweddings.com.