'Tried calling numerous churches within Metro Manila but our target date for December 2014 is fully booked in the afternoon. Whew, 365 days before the big day and no suppliers yet (except for couturier).
For those with specific dates already, better reserve atleast 1 year ahead especially if you're planning to get wed on any day of December. As they say, there is no more "June" bride but "BER" brides since most weddings really happen during Ber-months. One reason I think is we receive higher income later of the year like 13th month pay and other bonuses which really help in paying our suppliers.
Most churches (we) considered are within Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Makati since more reception venues are available within these areas.
Some of the Catholic Churches I considered contacting:
We'll try to check Sto. Domingo Church this Saturday, hopefully we can book it on our target date. :)
For those with specific dates already, better reserve atleast 1 year ahead especially if you're planning to get wed on any day of December. As they say, there is no more "June" bride but "BER" brides since most weddings really happen during Ber-months. One reason I think is we receive higher income later of the year like 13th month pay and other bonuses which really help in paying our suppliers.
Most churches (we) considered are within Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Makati since more reception venues are available within these areas.
Some of the Catholic Churches I considered contacting:
1. Santuario de San Jose Parish in Greenhills (Buffalo cor. Duke St., East Greenhills, Mandaluyong)
Contact Info: 725-2044 / 721-3842
Rate: P30, 000 for 2013 so expect higher rate next year
2. National Shrine of the Sacred Heart – Office hours is Tuesday to Sunday from 8am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
Contact info: 899-6340 / 895-6331
Email: nssh@ymail.com
Rate: P25, 000 with aircon (P6, 000 downpayment) and P12, 000 without aircon (P4, 000 downpayment). Downpayment is deductable from wedding package rate but non-refundable. Just pm me if you want a copy of NSSH updated wedding package rate.
3. St. John Bosco Parish (A. Arnaiz Ave. cor. Amorsolo St., Makati City)
Contact info: 894-5932 to 34
Email: sjb.makati@yahoo.com
Rate: P22, 500 with aircon and P17, 000 without aircon (+P500 for electrical usage of photographic devices)
No because flower girls/bearers should not be younger than 5 years old
4. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (N. Garcia St. cor. Kalayaan Ave., Bel-Air II, Makati)
Contact info: 890-1796 / 890-1743
Email: secretariat@saaparish.com
5. Mater Dolorosa Parish (19th Ave. East Rembo, Makati)
Contact info: 757-5704
6. San Augustin Church – wasn’t able to call because girls and bearers should be atleast 4 years old
Contact info: 843-8830 / 831-8833 look for Ms. Susan
*Non-parishioners schedule on weekend is Saturday only at 8am and on weekdays are 3pm and 7pm only.
8. Santisimo Rosario Parish Church (UST Chapel)
Contact info: 440-8257 / 731-3062 look for Ms. Nida
Email: srparish@catholic.org
Rate: P23, 400 for non-alumni and non-parishioners with P3, 000 reservation fee
Available slot is 1:30pm on our target date so no.
Contact info: 722-9711 to 14
Office Hours: 7am-6pm everyday except Wednesdays and Holidays
Rate: P 15,000 with P5, 000 downpayment (Everything is included except choir)
No because available slot is 9am and 10:30 am
10. St. Ignatius in Camp Crame
Contact info: 911-6001 local 6419
Rate: P10, 000 which does not include flowers and choir
*They only allow one event per day as per ‘Ate Mary’
11. OurLady of Mt. Carmel Shrine – Available slot is 8am only
Contact info: 724-5938 /725-1508
Rate: P20, 000 on December but normal rate is P18, 000
12. Santuario del Sto. Cristo ( near Kalentong in Mandaluyong)
Contact info: 724-5466 to 69
Rate: P8, 000
Available slot is 3:30pm on our target date, need to bring old Baptismal Certificate when reserving. Downside, the Church has two main doors unlike other churches where there is only one main door for bride's entrance.
13. Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word (Christ the King in Cubao Quezon City)
Contact info: 726-5002
*Not sure if they allow weddings here.
Contact info: 531-6150 / 531-7069
(Update on 1/3/2014) The parish only accepts reservation for Dec 1-14 since 15 onwards will be dedicated to Christmas season and New Year. They will accept reservation for January on September which is quite late already. (*sigh*)
(Update on 1/3/2014) The parish only accepts reservation for Dec 1-14 since 15 onwards will be dedicated to Christmas season and New Year. They will accept reservation for January on September which is quite late already. (*sigh*)
15. St. Joseph in Camp Crame
Contact Info: 475-0356
Rate: P15, 000 (not updated)
16. Sto.Domingo Church also known as National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary or Our Lady of La Naval Parish Church (537 Quezon Avenue in Quezon City)
Contact info: 743-7753 / 743-2124 / 740-8422
Rate: P18, 000 with P5, 000 downpayment (complete package)
Email: stodomingoparish@yahoo.com
Office Hours: 9am-12pm and 2-5pm (I think except Mondays, sorry forgot to ask)
17. Parish of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Twin Heart) in West Triangle, Quezon City
Contact info: 371-1902 / 372-1097
We'll try to check Sto. Domingo Church this Saturday, hopefully we can book it on our target date. :)
Credits to the Churches' respective websites and other blogs.
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