Discover the perfect backdrop for your upcoming engagement shoot
While the stress of wedding preparations can feel overwhelming, most especially in 2020, one of the most exciting parts of the whole process is planning your prenuptial shoot. The first step of this process - is finding the location.
Whether you’re going for a tropical paradise-themed shoot or an Old Manila vibe, these stunning locations - just outside Manila - may just be the perfect backdrop for your engagement shoot. Check them out:
1. Anya Resorts - Tagaytay
Anya Resorts isn’t just a sanctuary for staycations, but also a stunning location for all kinds of events to take place. Thanks to its rustic yet contemporary architecture, sprawling gardens and remote location, the boutique resort offers plenty of photoshoot possibilities.
While you're here, be sure to book an overnight stay for two! Book your Anya Resorts Tagaytay staycation through Klook and save up to 25% off - with breakfast, food credits, and Klook-exclusive perks included.
To book a prenuptial shoot at Anya Resorts Tagaytay, visit www.anyaresorts.com for rates and availability.
Safety Guidelines:
To ensure the comfort and wellbeing of all guests and associates, Anya Resorts has embraced a series of health and safety measures. Guests are expected to observe social distancing throughout the resort while high-touch areas will be frequently sanitized. Contactless options will also be available when possible.
2. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar - Bataan
Add a touch of nostalgia to your photos and travel back in time at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. This award-winning resort is renowned for its classic heritage homes, transported and restored from different parts of the Philippines. It’s even adorned with Spanish-inspired fixtures that date all the way back to the 18th century. That said, if you’re going for an Old Manila vibe, we couldn’t recommend a better place.
Enjoy a Klook-exclusive discount on an overnight stay for two at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar! Klook's 15% discount rate includes an overnight stay for two at a Deluxe King room, daily breakfast, access to the gorgeous Hotel de Oriente and a Workshop and Heritage Tour.
To book a prenup shoot at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar you may email reserve@lascasasfilipinas.com or call them at 09178729371.
Safety Guidelines:
To ensure the wellbeing of all guests and associates, social distancing and sanitation procedures will be observed. High-touch areas will also be frequently sanitized.
3. Taal Vista - Tagaytay
Taal Vista has always been tagged as one of Tagaytay’s most romantic getaways, which is why we felt the need to suggest it, too. The property is fashioned with sprawling gardens and unobstructed views of Taal Lake and the never-ending Tagaytay sky. Taal Vista is also a popular choice for a wedding reception area - just in case you’re still looking!
Book a staycation on the day of your shoot and enjoy 30% off your booking on Klook! This Taal Vista staycation package includes a 1-night stay for two, breakfast, food credits and a Klook-exclusive room upgrade!
To book a prenup shoot at Taal Vista Hotel, email socials@taalhotelvista.com or call them at (032) 7917 8225.
Safety Guidelines:
In response to COVID-19, Taal Vista has expanded efforts in sanitation and prevention for guests to have a safe and stress-free experience. Strict safety and social distancing guidelines are also in place.
4. Cintai Corito’s Garden - Batangas
You don’t have to travel to Indonesia for a Balinese-styled prenup shoot! You can experience a slice of Bali at Cintai Corito’s Garden, a gorgeous remote resort nestled in the forests of Batangas. This private garden resort, located just 3 hours away from Metro Manila, is best known for its intricate details and decorative structures. A shoot here will definitely make for distinct and magical prenup photographs.
Get an additional 10% off your staycation at Cintai Corito's Garden when you book on Klook! This staycation package already includes an overnight stay for two, breakfast
To book a prenup shoot at Cintai Corito’s Garden, email coritosgarden@gmail.com or call them at 09178331508.
Safety Guidelines:
To ensure the wellbeing of all guests and associates, strict health and safety measures will be implemented in the resort. Associates are geared with health masks protective equipment. High touch areas will also be sanitized after every use.
5. Stilts Calatagan - Batangas
Go for a timeless beachside prenup at Stilts Calatagan - a Maldives-inspired resort just over in Batangas. If you’re interested, you might want to book a stay at one of their floating villas and style and execute the shoot there! But of course, Calatagan’s beach side scenes will also make for some of the most romantic backdrops.
NOTE: As of October 2020, Stilts Calatagan is still closed but will resume operations by mid to late November on weekends only. For inquiries and pre-booking, email stilts.sales@gmail.com.
6. Two Gardens - Tagaytay
Two Gardens in Tagaytay is a gorgeous eventspace perfect for any size. Its rustic charm cascades through their grand staircase, evergreen gardens and the variety of flora that decorates the space. We doubt that there's a bad angle in this area, making it the most perfect location for a garden-themed prenup shoot!
To book a prenup shoot at Two Gardens Tagaytay, email twogardenstagaytay@gmail.com or call them at 0917 537 5843.
7. Fortune Island - Batangas
If your destination wedding shoot has been put on hold because of the pandemic, you might want to consider Fortune Island in Batangas. Reminiscent of Athenian architecture, the coastal attraction might just be the closest you’ll get to Greece - and it’s sure to make for great photos, too! It also happens to be located by the beach, so you can also indulge in some tropical outtakes.
NOTE: As of October 2020, Fortune Island is still closed and has yet to announce its re-opening.
8. Sonya’s Garden - Tagaytay
Turn your yearning for a garden-themed shoot into a reality at Sonya’s Garden. Couples get access to the popular Tagaytay garden and as well as its cozy cottages - you can already imagine how enchanting those photos would turn out! You’ll also be able to enjoy a full farm-to-table buffet in between your shoot if you’d like, as well!
To book a prenup shoot at Sonya’s Garden, email info@sonyasgarden.com or call them at 09175535140.
Safety Guidelines:
In response to COVID-19, Sonya’s Garden has expanded efforts in sanitation and prevention for guests to have a safe and stress-free experience. Strict safety and social distancing guidelines are also in place.
9. Casa Salome - Pampanga
If a traditional Filipino-themed shoot excites you, Casa Salome exudes a classic and romantic charm that’s hard to beat. The venue is set in an ancestral home filled with dramatic wooden staircases, vintage trinkets, and natural soft lighting trickling through the windows, making any corner photogenic.
To book a prenup shoot at Casa Salome, call them at 09175018359.
Safety Guidelines:
In response to COVID-19, Casa Salome has expanded efforts in sanitation and prevention for guests to have a safe and stress-free experience. Strict safety and social distancing guidelines are also in place.
10. Narra Hill - Batangas
Modern pavilions, lush gardens, and scenic lakeside views—Narra Hill offers all this, and more. This boutique bed and breakfast is also known as a popular events and prenup venue. Here, couples can choose to shoot indoors at their beautifully designed pavilion, or at their outdoor spaces which include two gardens, a waterfall, and a lagoon.
To book a prenup shoot at Narra Hill, email narrahillreservations@gmail.com
Safety Guidelines:
In response to COVID-19, Narra Hill has expanded efforts in sanitation and prevention for guests to have a safe and stress-free experience. Strict safety and social distancing guidelines are also in place.