The ceremony was graced by Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr., president of Manila Prince Hotel; Elaine Santos, Vice President for Administration of Manila Prince Hotel; Marvin Kim Tan, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Manila Prince Hotel; and Charlie Dungo, Director of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila.
Distinguished attendees included representatives from Manila Bulletin, led by Badette Cunanan, Public Relations Manager, and Barbie Atienza, Head of External Affairs and Human Resources, as well as The Manila Times, led by Blanca Mercado, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Roda Zabat, Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
Showcase of Exhibitors
The fair showcased an impressive line-up of over 20 exhibitors including Amante Fleurs, Angeline Cakes, Babaylan Coffee, Big Day by Charles and Co., Cakecologist, Caricatures by Kristina Bogus, Destileria Limtuaco and Co., Inc., Events by Thoffy, FYI Events, Flowers by Alvin, Joyce Event Styling, Lawrence Tapalla, Mixcraft Professional Sounds and Lights, MTC Events, Music Podium Entertainment, Myra Lorenzo, Myrtle Salvador, Paper Flowers Manila, Photoculture, Purple Mix Lights & Sounds, Sentimental Groove Music, SM Store Manila, The Artisan Cellar Door, and Winvih Mobile Bar.
Evening Bridal Fashion Show
The evening Bridal Fashion Show opened with Atty. Joey Lina sang a duet with Noble Queen Earth 2023, Ms. Janina Lorelei called The Prayer, a song originally performed by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. Following this number, Atty. Lina performed two additional songs for the delighted audience.
Day Two Highlights
The second day, July 27, featured an engaging talk by Benz Co-Rana, the founder of Weddings at Work, who shared her valuable insights and personal experiences with couples and wedding suppliers, enriching the event with her expertise.
The Manila Bridal Fair by Manila Prince Hotel proved to be a resounding success, offering a unique platform for wedding professionals and couples to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the beauty of love and commitment.
Special thanks to event partners: Manila Bulletin, Wedding Essentials, The Manila Times, Wheninmanila.com, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Arts of Manila, Mixcraft Professional Sounds and Lights, Weddings at Work, SM Store Manila, Destileria Limtuaco and Co., Inc.
About Manila Prince
Manila Prince Hotel, a subsidiary of The Manila Hotel, is situated in the heart of Manila’s business district and is close to the city’s historical tourist spots as well as the main transportation hubs. With its 300 well-appointed rooms, 6 function rooms and ballrooms, an elegant lobby with 24-hour reception, a business center, a swimming pool, and gym access, the Manila Prince Hotel offers value for money and stylish comfort.
Along with excellent service and luxurious hospitality, the hotel has two (2) exciting dining outlets: Marcelino Street Café, the all-day dining restaurant, and Dragon Court, the Chinese restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine.
It also has a speakeasy bar called Hyde Manila, a hidden gem that will transport its patrons into a realm where time stands still and cocktails are crafted with artistry that transcends the ordinary. The hotel is also connected to the UN Square Mall for convenient shopping and dining. These and more make Manila Prince Hotel a top choice for leisure and business travelers.
