advice plssss
Hi everyone! 👋
My fiancé and I are thinking of having wedding in Cebu and would love some advice from couples who have done it before. We are from the US!
We’re currently considering Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu and are estimating around 60 guests flying in internationally.
Our tentative budget is around $20K–$25K USD total.
Guests would pay for their own flight + accommodations! Hoping to tour the venue sometime in August!! 🤭
A few questions:
• For those who got married at Shangri-La, were there any hidden/additional costs we should prepare for?
• The wedding packages have a lot of add-ons (bands, acoustic singers, MC/host, lights, etc.) — which upgrades were actually worth it? Any you regret spending on? Did you book through the hotel?
• Any recommendations for good florists in Cebu? We want something elegant/simple but still beautiful. How much did you spend on florals for around 60 guests?
• Did you hire a full wedding coordinator/planner even with the hotel package?
• Any advice specifically for planning from abroad?
Ideally, I would prefer a one-stop shop for vendors just to be stress-free (as can be while wedding planning lol)
Would also love any general tips, vendor recommendations, budgeting advice, or things you wish you knew before booking 🙏
Thank you so much!