Coastal Chic

Words SHAHARAINE P. ABDULLAH Photographs ADRIAN ARDIENTE OF CERCA TROVA Event Styling GARY DACANAY Stationery PRINT DIVAS Cake CUPPY PUPPY & SUGAR ART BY JOANNA PENALOZA-ROMERO Food CHEF IRENE URNA AND CHEF GARY MIRANDA Chairs & Tables THE HIRE DUO Partners 18th FLORISTRY, C&L AND GALA SHOP & RENT Shot on Location at THE BELLEVUE MANILA Special thanks to SUZETTE MORELOS OF JAYELLES

Rolling cerulean seas, taupe shores, weathered driftwood, and sun-bleached shells: the elements of a coastal landscape translate well in terms of design. Making use of this theme, stylist Gary Dacanay transformed Vue Bar—a cozy rooftop bar located on the 22nd floor of The Bellevue Hotel in Alabang— into a sophisticated setup that evokes the resplendent seaside.

Set against floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a breathtaking view of the cityscape below, Dacanay’s setup features a spacious layout that consists of s-shaped, glasstopped chrome tables, paired with dusty blue velvet chairs, courtesy of The Hire Duo. A scattering of round tables with accompanying chairs across the room are provided for the guests, while the couple’s area is propped on one side against a backdrop covered with sheer ivory fabric.

On the tables, towering Sofia crystal candelabras with

LED candles from Shop Rent Gala add height to the abundant centerpiece, which is further illuminated by gold brass and glass candleholders, gold geometric vases, and tea lights floating in square glass bowls. Mini bouquets of Delphiniums, white roses and different varieties of succulents in mini planters from 18th Floristry add an earthy touch, while corallike structures, ornamental shells, baby-blue-and-white dried starfishes, dried branches painted in turquoise, and a slab of driftwood adorn the rest of the space, providing texture.

01 ABOVE Different varieties of succulents in mini planters from 18th Floristry add an earthy touch.

The tableware, courtesy of Shop Rent Gala, also echoes the marine theme, which is comprised of Spiro aqua-and-gold charger plates topped with white Guipure dinner plates. RIGHT

03 BELOW The menus, courtesy of Print Divas, feature turquoise calligraphy printed on gilded trimmed cards and are secured with goldtrimmed parchment to the folded sea foam green napkins that are placed on each plate.

02 RIGHT With attention to details, Gary Dacanay adds candelabras and sea treasures for added texture.