Planning your big day? The Peninsula’s wedding fair on April 5 and 6 deserves a top spot on your to-do list.
Before the vows, the dress, and the walk down the aisle, there’s the planning. “Weddings at The Peninsula and More 2025,” happening this weekend from 10 am to 7 pm, will make that easier for you. The fair features wedding industry leaders Christine Ong-Te Events (COTE) and top fashion designer Michael Leyva, along with inspiring movers from the wedding and events industry.
It promises to provide couples with all the creative motivation they need in planning for their big day, which they can get done in two days while perusing and choosing from a range of wedding and celebratory essentials—each one chosen for their signature style and savoir faire—from bridal finery to tabletop decorations, delicious cakes and beautiful bouquets, honeymoon and holiday destinations, photographers, events hosts, and many more.
Here are 8 reasons your weekend is best spent at The Pen.
1. Weddings at The Peninsula fair is a one-stop shop—and fabulous!
Planning a wedding takes a lot of time, especially when you have to drive through Manila for meetings and appointments. At the fair, you’ll get to meet expert stylists face-to-face under one roof, sample cakes, try on wedding gowns, and accomplish so much more in just a few hours. And they’re all the very best in their fields. Ask them anything—there’s no such thing as a bad question!
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2. Michael Leyva’s couture collection
Discover Michael Leyva’s collection of bridal and debutante gowns, as well elegant evening wear on Sunday, April 6, at The Lobby. One of the youngest and most successful designers of his generation, Michael Leyva is known for his timeless and elegant designs and bold innovations. His collections have been featured on the runways of Dubai and Los Angeles, where his modern take on Filipino fashion has captivated international audiences.
3. Get inspired by the latest trends
A lot of brides find inspiration on Instagram, Pinterest, and other websites. Now, they can actually see the diverse offerings of vendors, stylists, and suppliers—all trusted industry experts.
4. It’s an interactive experience like no other
You can see, feel, touch and taste—things that you can’t do when looking at a magazine or researching online. Weddings at The Peninsula and More 2025 is full of interactive experiences like trying out beauty styles, discovering cake flavors you didn’t know existed, tasting cocktails, and listening to a string quartet perform. This is the beauty of observing vendors and suppliers in action—it takes out the guesswork!
5. Check out the venue
Whether for a wedding, birthday, christening, or a major conference, going in person to The Peninsula Manila will give you the opportunity to explore venues like the Rigodon Ballroom or The Conservatory, and see with ease what your big day will look like. Also, with The Pen Manila’s events team on hand to answer all your questions, you can be assured that you and your guests will be properly cared for.
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6. Enjoy freebies
At Weddings at The Peninsula, top wedding and event suppliers will be showcasing their finest offerings—complete with samples to inspire your big day.
7. Save money
A lot of the vendors and suppliers will be offering exclusive offers this weekend. Book on the same day and you can save even more.
8. Enjoy the day
Make it a fun day with friends and family members who are just as excited as you are about your special day. And who knows what surprises lie in store for you. While planning your wedding or event may be time consuming, it doesn’t have to be stressful—not when meeting the right stylists and exhibitors at Weddings at The Peninsula.
Weddings at The Peninsula takes place on April 5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 7 pm. For inquiries, call +63 (2) 887 2888, extension 6579 and 6573 (Wedding Sales), email jonnayeh@peninsula.com or marizsison@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.
