Bohol is a beautiful island in the Philippines that boasts of raw and undeniably enchanting natural resources. When you think about an authentic rural, tropical getaway, the island of Bohol definitely comes to mind.
And it is this beauty and natural appeal that makes the island a favorite among couples who wish to marry amidst a pristine white sand beach or inside a centuries-old stone church.
Bohol as a wedding destination is definitely a no-brainer for any discerning couple wishing to have a dream beach wedding. Aside from having picture-perfect, white sand beaches with the bluest of blue crystal clear waters, Bohol is home to world-class resorts and a bevy of expert wedding suppliers that can turn your dream wedding into reality.
The Wedding Theme, Style, and Concept
Embracing the iridescence of the azure waters that surround Panglao, Bohol’s most prized island, this dreamy beach wedding photoshoot perfectly epitomizes what an intimate beach wedding should be. Clad in nothing but immaculate white garb that fit to perfection, the couple in the shoot perfectly display the emotions of what a wedding day should feel like.
Elegance at its finest, there’s no need to create over the top decor and elements as the location itself already provides the picturesque background that perfectly captures the joyous moments. What you see are subtle touches of elegance and style at its finest, with only a few drops of opulence that deftly enhance what’s already there.
With muted colors of peach, pink, and accentuated with gold elements, the shoot flawlessly captures the grace and refined subtlety of a dreamy, intimate, and blissful wedding day.
Bohol Wedding Suppliers that Excellently Executed This Shoot
South Palms Resort, Panglao (The Venue)
The shoot was held in none other than South Palms Beach Resort. A world-class beachfront resort, it boasts of having the longest stretch of white sand beach in the whole of Bohol. Expansive, exclusive, and offering unmatched serenity, its private villas, wide-open spaces, and 5-star service and amenities make it one of the premier wedding venues in the whole of Bohol.
Website: www.southpalmsresort.com
Headmasters Makeover Studio (The Make-up Artist)
The couple was done by Headmasters Makeover Studio. Based in Bohol, it is owned by Erl Daguplo, who started her venture into the wedding industry as a photographer. It was only until she took makeup classes after being nominated by an established photography club that she began her foray into doing makeup. Finding another passion aside from photography, she soon started accepting clients in 2017 and has since traveled to different parts of the world doing makeup for clients in Dubai, England, and other parts of the Philippines.
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/headmastersph
EJ Relampagos Couture (The Designer)
The beautiful bridal gown worn by the bride in the shoot is by EJ Relampagos of EJ Relampagos Couture. Having his humble beginnings with a manual sewing machine borrowed from his grandmother, EJ soon realized his passion for making pageant gowns, and the rest, as they say, is history. He eventually founded the prestigious Bohol Designers Circle and the Tagbilaran Fashion Week, which is an annual occasion showing the best talents of the island. He’s traveled to the world’s fashion capitals for work, such as Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo, and Oslo, and is proud of his local clientele of politicians and celebrities. Today, he specializes in bridal gowns and red carpet gowns, as well as exporting his creations to other parts of the world.
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/CoutureVentures
Blue Grass Project (The Florist)
As third generation florists, Blue Grass Project boasts of having done event styling for the Shangri-La group of hotels, Ritz Carlton, and Le Meridian to name a few. Established in 2004 by owners Joseph Ven Dumadag and Michael Yu, Blue Grass Project offers floral and event styling services, and has styled for the country’s cream of the crop of Philippine society.
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BlueGrassProject
Versailles Jewelry (The Jeweler)
When it comes to diamonds, there’s no other name in Bohol that spells out timeless luxury than Versailles Jewelry. Owned and operated by Shane Kathleen, she comes from a family of goldsmiths and jewelers. Her first collection of jewelry made from diamonds and pearls sold to a national buyer when she was only 21 years of age. And at only 26, she opened her first jewelry store at BQ Mall in Tagbilaran, Bohol. She completed a jeweler-goldsmith course in 2018 at the diamond capital of the world – in Antwerp, Belgium, and is about to launch her luxury diamond jewelry line produced in Antwerp to be made available worldwide.
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Versaillesjewelry
Foreveryday Photography (The Photographer)
Though Gail Bitoon is based in Manila, his photography company Foreveryday Photography is highly demanded in the country’s top wedding destinations. Having done shoots in many parts of Asia, the Americas, Australia, and soon, Europe, Gail’s love and experience doing wedding and prenuptial shoots have made him a favorite among the country’s elite. He began his journey in photography at only 10 years old, when he used to take photographs using a film camera. Fast forward to his wedding, he realized his love for wedding photography and as soon as his clientele grew, he left his job as a software engineer to pursue his passion full-time. He’s taken photographs of some of the country’s most beautiful celebrities, as well as other high profile personalities.
Website: www.foreverydayphoto.com
Event Planner Philippines by Joyce Bella (The Wedding Planner)
And of course, the brain behind it all is Event Planner Philippines by Joyce Bella, a sought-after wedding planner in Bohol with international and local experience. Her impeccable taste mirrors her extensive experience in destination wedding planning, where not only has she organized events in the country’s top wedding destinations, but she’s also created a reputable track record of styling and organizing weddings in Thailand, where she worked under Thailand’s The Wedding Bliss. While there, she spent her days making the dreamiest weddings happen in Thailand’s top two wedding destinations: Phuket and Koh Samui. Joyce Bella is now back home (in Bohol) and ready to bring her international level of expertise to couples who are planning to have their dream wedding come to life on the beautiful island.
Website: www.eventplannerphilippines.com
Are you planning on choosing Bohol as your dream wedding destination? Then it’s time you discover the world of magical weddings with Event Planner Philippines. Also, view the full collection of this photoshoot here.
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