Tagaytay : Dream Wedding Destination

With its picturesque landscapes and cool mountain breeze, the romantic city of Tagaytay is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the Philippines.

Aside from being a popular weekend haunt due to its relative proximity to the capital city of Manila, this component city in the province of Cavite boasts of a cooler climate due to its high altitude and beautiful scenery.
Tagaytay overlooks the iconic Taal Volcano, sitting in the middle of Taal Lake in Batangas. On clear days, the volcano is viewable from several vantage points in the city, making it a dreamy backdrop for wedding and pre-nuptial photography.

Tagaytay is about 55 kilometers away from Manila via the Aguinaldo Highway, making it an easy drive for urbanites looking for a place to cool down. Because the heat in Manila can get searing especially during summer months, Tagaytay’s cooler climate makes it an ideal wedding venue. It is also home to a number of charming countryside churches and chapels that are perfect for intimate weddings.

Some of the more popular churches in Tagaytay include Chapel on the Hill (Don Bosco Batulao) with its wooden dome ceiling, Madre de Dios Chapel in Tagaytay Highlands, San Antonio ng Padua Church, and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. The Transfiguration Chapel (Calaruega), a quaint church made of bricks situated in a lush garden, is one of the most sought-after wedding churches in the country.

A number of resorts in Tagaytay have cropped up as well to cater to wedding receptions for couples. Taal Vista, which offers a panoramic view of the famous Taal Volcano, is one of the most popular reception venues. Hillcreek Gardens Tagaytay has picturesque gardens for dreamy garden receptions.

From charming garden venues to elegant ballrooms, couples are sure to find the perfect wedding reception to suit their tastes and budget in Tagaytay.

By Kara Santos