Magnificent backdrop

The alluring and pristine beauty of Boracay makes for a magnificent background when you recite your marital vows. The perpetual and hypnotic ebb and flow of tides, the powdery white sand beneath your toes, and the warm breeze softly caressing your bride’s blushing cheeks. There is also the seemingly endless horizon and the vast expanse of the sea reflecting your desire for eternal love.

Romantic locations

Boracay Island offers a multitude of sites for your wedding. If you prefer a location away from the beach side, then you can go literally over at the top at Mount Luho. Mount Luho is the highest elevation in Boracay and offers the best vantage view of the whole island and the azure sea.

Boracay wedding planners

There are wedding packages offered by resorts and professional wedding planners who can take care of the nitty-gritty details of your marital rites. Your planner is key for a perfect Boracay wedding. From bookings for you and your guests, unique invites, food and beverage, decorative motifs, and even the way to end the ceremony: fireworks display or rollicking swim in the deep, blue sea.

Unique wedding experience

And in Boracay, the celebration does not end soon after the ceremony. You and your guests can imbibe the distinctive lifestyle of Boracay while you’re on one of world’s best beaches. The people come from eclectic cultural backgrounds yet they uniformly exude that casual and carefree attitude.

At night, celebrate with the rest of the island’s local and adopted residents. Party all night long until dawn while chugalugging that iced San Mig beer. Now, that’s a nice way to offer a toast!

Spending your honeymoon in Boracay

And there’s no question where you’re going to spend your honeymoon but how. Boracay is your one-stop beach wedding destination and you can spend your entire honeymoon on the island, serving all your desires for pampering and indulgence. Spa treatments and soothing massage therapies can rejuvenate you to engage in various aqua sports the island is also famed for: hiking, island hopping, windsurfing, kiteboarding, snorkeling, diving, shopping and haggling. Whew! These will keep you happily occupied for weeks!

Quick tips for a memorable Boracay wedding

But remember, a wedding place cannot be perfect without perfect planning. Beach weddings require attention to details to make it as remarkable as you dream of. Here are the things you need to coordinate with your planner to make Boracay your perfect wedding place.

Time factor. Schedule the ceremony on a morning or just before sunset to avoid the heat. Dusk is more preferable since the colorful rays of the setting sun will make a superlative backdrop for your photo ops. You will also avoid the sun glare; you won’t like to see photos of you and your bride squinting at each other when you exchange vows.

Wear it casually as possible. Because the tropical sun can get really hot, it’s advisable for you and your guests to wear lightweight and light-colored apparel, including the bride’s gown. Heels are a no-no!

Drinks for everyone. Keep the drinks flowing to keep your guests refreshed not to mention merrily engaged.

Bars and Cafe

The tried-and-true way to meet singles in Boracay is at one of the many bars along White Beach. If possible, go alone or with a small group. Avoid many of the noisy bars with loud thumping music. These places may be great for dancing and hanging out with friends but not for striking a spontaneous conversation with a beautiful stranger. Instead, select a bar with a quiet, up-scale atmosphere, like Cafe Del Mar which oozes romanticism. Not only that, it is one of the few places with private seating on the beach. It is known for its relaxing, Mediterranean sounds.

Cafe del Mar
Balabag, Boracay Island,
Philippines
(+63) (36) 288-5522
cafedelmarboracay.com

Restaurants

If striking a casual conversation with someone at a restaurant is your style, Lemon Cafe near D*Mall is a great place to do just that. Thanks to its location and reasonably priced menu, which make it popular among young singles. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be sure to try the salad and some of their exquisite drinks.

Lemon Cafe
Phase IV, D’ Mall, Boracay
(+63) (36) 288-6781

White Beach and Games

Most days of the year, vacationers fill Boracay’s White Beach’s captivating white sand beach. Your potential Boracay date might just be walking along the beach so you might want to organize an impromptu game of frisbee or beach volleyball. You’ll never know who will join you.

Resorts and Microtel Inn

Alone in your resort? You’re not the only one. Notice that cutie taking the shuttle to White Beach at the same time you do? It wouldn’t hurt to ask the name. Microtel Inn, which is only a 5-minute ride from D*Mall, is probably one of the most quiet and private resorts you will find on the island. Accommodation rates are reasonable, too, so it attracts a lot of singles. Meet with someone on the premises and plan a date when going to White Beach.

Microtel Inn & Suites Boracay
Diniwid Beach, Boracay Island
Aklan 5608, Philippines
(+63) (36) 288 4311
(+63) (36) 288 4312 (fax)
(+63) (917) 716 5004
microtel-boracay.com

Books and Dave’s Straw Hat Inn

Are you a bookworm who prefers to meet other avid readers? Be sure to visit Plazoleta near Boat Station 2 where you can buy, sell, or trade books. Another place to trade books and meet like-minded singles is at Dave’s Straw Hat Inn south of Boat Station 3.

Dave’s Straw Hatt Inn
Boracay Island, Philippines
(+63) (36) 288 5465
(+63) (917) 716 8647 (mobile)
(+63) (921) 409 2922 (mobile)
(+63) (36) 288 5755 (fax)
davesstrawhatinn.com

Diving and Maniguin Island

Diving or snorkeling is must-try activity in Boracay. Getting to a diving or a snorkeling site can take up to 45 minutes by boat with other tourists so make it an opportunity to get to know some of them. If you’re with your own group, encourage them to join another group on the boat. Not only will it save you money but it also improves your chance of meeting someone.