Bohol Beach Weddings at Panglao Bluewaters

Debuts & I Do's is excited to partner with Bohol's newest plush resort: Panglao Bluewaters for our Bohol Beach Wedding packages. The place is serene, calm and perfect for a destination wedding in Bohol. The staff is great, with fast smiles & even faster service.



As we went past the gate and entered the lush receiving area, we felt the burden of a busy working day roll off my shoulders. The first sight that greeted us was the large pool nestled among a row of quiet villas.



We excitedly checked out the deluxe bedroom and were delighted at the modern yet very romantic mood. Check out the floating beds...

 and the minibar with the flatscreen tv...

 and the exquisite bathtub which instantly made me feel like I (January) was in heaven. (For busy people like you and me, a long soak in the tub with bubbles, scented candles and rose petals is a very rare treat.)

Check out the ipod dock. These people thought of everything!

 Here's the view of the pool from inside the room.

 And a view of the room from the pool. Check out the cleverly disguised native urn & 'tabo' for washing feet before you enter the room. (I told you they thought of everything!)

 After checking out the rooms, we took the golf cart to check out the beach area for the reception venue.

The first thing we noticed was the massage area standing stately and quite lonely in its own private area.

We travelled down a gravel-strewn path.

 I just had to take a closer picture of the majestic mango trees as we passed by.














Beyond the trees was a quiet playground. It was spacious enough for the children to laugh & run around without disturbing other guests. They were several hundred kilometers away from the path, too, which guaranteed their safety. A few lounge chairs were scattered near the playground for adults to relax in while watching the kids.

Finally, we got off at Diwata bridge, which was flanked on the right side by a trickling waterfalls. 

After the waterfalls was a serene infinity pool, that reflected the blue

 skies!  

To the left of the infinity people, I heaved a big sigh of relief as I saw the huge roofed restaurant that could comfortably seat 200 to 300 guests, in case of bad weather. 

A few steps past the restaurant, we finally came to the beachside venue. This would be the location of the beach weddings! 

This native hut, currently serving as a massage area, will be decorated with flowers and will serve as the couple's stage. 

If you take a few steps down into the sea, the staff will paddle you towards their floating restaurant where you can have your first breakfast together as newlyweds, or have a raucous after-party party for you & your friends!

 Forgive my mother's heart... But I couldn't resist inserting a photo of Jed soaking up the sun. While I was making  a detailed inquiry of the amenities and other minute details that go into planning your once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding, he was doing his best impersonation of a relaxed tourist.

  P.S. While I have made this blogpost as light-hearted as possible, kindly take note that I do not make this recommendation lightly. We checked out several resorts before I made my final recommendation. My dad, who is a true-born Boholano of the old guard, knows all the resorts and most of the owners, including several that were still being constructed. His advice was very invaluable as we discussed the details together.

Among the many factors we considered, Panglao Bluewaters seemed the best place for a Bohol destination wedding because it was very beautiful but also because of these:

-- the sales staff responded very quickly to our inquiries. In fact, they even made several follow-ups via phone & email, asking us if we had all the information we needed. (I just sent an email to their sales staff at 11PM and got a prompt reply after 10 minutes. Now, that's service above & beyond the call of duty!)
-- the lobby staff were smart and very accomodating (If you have ever dealt with not-so-smart lobby staff, you will know what I mean and why I appreciate them)
-- the backup venue is very spacious. Even on a rainy day, you still get the feeling of being pampered. Space gives the feeling of true luxury!
-- the rooms are spacious, modern & romantic
-- the beach venue is protected from strong winds by the presence of trees at the water edge. Even on a sunny day, strong winds can topple over flower centerpieces and Japanese lanterns.
-- the beach has a cement foundation sprinkled with sand. So, you get the best of a beach venue, but the ladies will not have to suffer the indignity of their high heels digging into the sand every time they take a step.

Of course, there were other details I considered as well. But, no need to bother you with them. That's what I am here for. :)

Enjoy!