Bohemian Rustic Wedding Theme

Lake Sebu South Cotabato. This place has attracted many tourists because of its renowned sceneries and the famous 7 falls and longest zipline in Asia. But unknown to many, this serene but marvelous place is the perfect wedding spot for breath taking view of the lake, clouds and sceneries all around.

Let me take you to our first ever wedding adventure in this gem jewel place of South Cotabato.

Welcome to St. John The Baptist Parish. It is a Catholic Church seated on top of the hill overlooking the lake.

This is the Church entrance 

This is the view from across the church. Truly beautiful. 

The Reception took place at Bob Nowong Restaurant, just a 5 minute ride from St. John The Baptist Church. The place will remind you being with friends over coffee in a cozy and relaxing ambiance of a garden.

Bob Nowong Restaurant Function Hall

Meeting the owner, Mrs. Araceli Daraug (far left)

This was our first ocular inspection of the church and venue. We loved the place, the ambiance and welcoming demeanor of the owner and most of all the food was superbly delicious.


THE WEDDING DAY

Blooming bride, Divine posed for the bridal photoshoot. This day, she gave her heart to Cian and it was going to be for the rest of their lives together.

The beauty of the blooming bride shines brightly on her wedding day.

The beauty of the bride outshines the beauty of the place. Both are breath taking.

Parents of the Bride

Bride's Girl Squad

Dashing groom, Cian Paulo, became a knight in shining armor as he put on his suit and pose for the camera. See the resemblance to a celebrity? Who do you associate his appeal?

The groom's henchman

Groom's Henchmen

Mother of the Groom

THE WALK TO FOREVER

Finally, time struck 7:00 am. The ceremony must begin. Everyone was excited and gleaming with anticipation as the moment arrives. The morning sent a breezy chill to refresh the people eagerly waiting for the music to start.

This is the moment for Cian

What everyone is waiting for is finally happening... the Bridal March...

I do take thee to be my lawful wife for better or worse....

First legal and official husband and wife kiss!

I love you forever...

Mr. and Mrs. Cian and Divine Saavedra, finally, signed, sealed and delivered!

Fr. Denis Ravi,sm  -  Fr. Lionel Mechavez, sm -- Divine and Cian -- Fr. Lauro Arcede,sm -- Fr. Roque Rebito,sm

 THE WEDDING DETAILS

Dessert Station

Welcome to a sweet life!

The bridal bouquet

Garden Setting

Bohemian Rustic Wedding Theme Stage

Coffee grounds as wedding souvenirs

Naked cake design to match the wedding theme...

The aisle to forever...

VIP table centerpiece 

Bridal details

The symbol of their everlasting love...

The invitations

Leah Jacobe Weddings and Events Team - with Fr. Lauro, the bride's brother as the main wedding planner.

Thank you so much Divine and Cian for trusting me and my team to deliver the dream wedding you wanted. Thank you for trusting my craft to achieve the wedding theme you requested and for being the kindest and sweetest couple I have worked with. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Cian and Divine Saavedra! God bless your happily ever after. I hope you have a long happy marriage ahead of you!

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Behind the Scenes.....me and my team worked day and night to finish up the floral arrangements and venue set up.... this is the life of wedding set designers... all very hard work! Thank you team for never letting me down!

Thank you to all the Wedding Suppliers:

Church and Venue Set Design: Leah Jacobe Weddings and Events

Flowers and Bouquets: Leah Jacobe Weddings and Events

Sounds and Lights: Leah Jacobe Weddings and Events

Coordinator and Emcee: Leah Jacobe Weddings and Events

Food and Venue: Bob Nowong Restaurant

Hair and Makeup Artist: Kim Soriano

Photo and Video Credits to Red Project Films and Photography

Invitations: Timeless Paper Ideas

Top Pick Catholic Churches for Wedding Gensan

I have roamed the wedding venues in Gensan just get a glimpse of which outdoor and indoor wedding venues would best fit the different client requests. If you are Christian, then you can choose any place you wish to say your vows to your spouse. You can have your dream wedding in the white sands of Gumasa Glan or in the breezy mountains of Sabrina and Sarangani Highlands. But if you are Catholic Christian, there is a strict rule for Catholic weddings to be held only inside Catholic churches and chapels.

If you are looking for top pick Catholic churches and chapels for your wedding in General Santos City, you may want to check on the following churches to hold your forever after wedding ceremony.


St. Michael the Archangel Parish, General Santos City

This church is located at Brgy. City Heights, General Santos City. This parish is the top pick among all the churches in Gensan and very much favored because of its solitude and wide parking space. You can enjoy a noise-free wedding ceremony because it is well gated and away from the main roads of the barangay. Surrounded with trees and chirping birds, you would surely want to walk down the aisle in the tune of instrumental violin or the magestic church choir of St. Michael Parish.

A word of advice, they are very keen in the submission of documents. Only the family or relatives of either the bride or groom are allowed to process the papers. No wedding coordinator or event planner is allowed to represent the couple. They have two slots of wedding schedule: 10am and 2:30pm only.

Padre Pio Chapel, General Santos City

Not far from the St. Michael the Archangel Parish is another most in demand location for weddings in Gensan. It is the Padre Pio Chapel. This chapel is located at the Las Villas Subdivision, near Mabuhay Road, General Santos City. It is under the St. Michael Parish, so you will have to submit your requirements to the parish and ask for permission to get married in this intimate chapel.

If you want a very intimate and solitary wedding, you will love this place. The chapel is very well designed and maintained interior and exterior. This is also a favorite place for weddings in Gensan because it would look in the pictures that the "church" is filled with people attending the ceremony. Yes it would look amassed with crowd because it has a very small space to begin with. One little problem is the parking space.

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish

Next on the list of the top pick wedding churches in Gensan is the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. It is strategically located in San Pablo Street, Brgy. Lagao General Santos City. The church is the epitome of the Greek architecture. It is lined up with lots of columns that make the church structure. If you want to have a Greek-themed wedding, this church is for you. It has a wide parking space, very good landscape and very friendly priests and parish staffs. It is also secured with a gate and a security guard in the vicinity.

So there you have it! The top 3 wedding venues for Catholic Gensan Weddings. There are still a lot of churches and chapels in Gensan that I haven't gone to. Maybe in my future trips around town and future clients, I will be able to discover more about the different places to get married for all religions.

If you need the services of a Gensan wedding planner or Gensan wedding coordinator, don't hesitate to ask. Email me at leahjacobe@gmail.com or send me a message at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leah-Jacobe-Events-and-Weddings/170273529697248?ref=hl

There are some couples on a tight budget and might be hesitant to hire a professional wedding planner in Gensan, feel free to tell me your concerns and maybe we can work something out that suits your needs!

All the best in your forever after!

God bless General Santos City!