Destination Weddings

Philippines

12 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Philippines

The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands, so couples can choose white sand Boracay, the limestone lagoons of Palawan or a quiet private island. Filipino warmth and English widely spoken make guests feel instantly at home.

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Best timeDec to May

The dry season before typhoon months

Flight time16 hours plus

Usually one stop via the Gulf or Asia, 16 hours plus

VisaNo visa, 30 days

Visa-free for tourist stays up to 30 days. Onward travel may be checked

Legal weddingLegally binding

Each of you needs a certificate of legal capacity from your embassy, then a licence after a 10-day public posting

Top tipeTravel for guests

Every guest must register on eTravel within 72 hours of arrival, as airlines may refuse boarding without the QR code

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Philippines by area

Bohol2 venues · Beachfront, BoutiqueExplore the area →Boracay2 venues · Beachfront, ResortExplore the area →Palawan4 venues · Hideaway, Hidden GemExplore the area →

12 venues in Philippines

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Philippines wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner