Jenny & Nicolae

Friday, January 29, 2027

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa · Cebu, Philippines

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Our Story

We met online, and never logged off

We matched, talked for two days straight, and by the end of that weekend the conversation had already turned into plans. One date became every weekend. Then the weekends became trips.

Travel is what we do together: new airports, long drives, wrong turns, food we still talk about. Somewhere between all of it, we stopped being two people who travel together and became the person the other one wants to come home to.

Cebu is the next chapter: the two of us, in front of the people we love, on a January evening by the water.

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The Wedding Day

Friday, January 29, 2027

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa, Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu.

The Ceremony

  • Begins 4:00 PM — Ocean Pavilion
  • Arrive from 3:00 PM — 30 to 60 minutes early gives you time to park, find your seat and settle in
  • Please be seated by 3:45 PM
  • Runs about an hour, then we move to cocktails

Cocktails

  • 5:00 – 6:30 PM — Ocean Pavilion Garden
  • Drinks and canapés on the lawn while we take photographs
  • Sunset over the strait falls around 5:40 PM

The Reception

  • 6:30 PM — dinner and dancing on the Ocean Terraces
  • Live grill, Cebu lechon, and long tables under the sky
  • Outdoor setting — Cebu nights are warm, dress for it

After-party

  • 10:30 PM — the party moves indoors to the Ocean Pavilion
  • Music, bar and dancing under cover until late
  • No need to move your car — you are already here
Getting here: the resort is about 20 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The ceremony begins at 4:00 PM with arrivals from 3:00 PM, so anyone landing that morning has time to check in and change. Dinner is outdoors, so bring a light layer for the breeze and flats you can trust on grass.

What to Wear

Garden & beach formal

Elegant but unfussy, in warm neutrals and soft greens. Think long dresses, linen, light suits, and shoes that survive grass, sand and stone terraces.

Sage
Olive
Dusty blue
Champagne
Beige
Taupe
Blush
Terracotta

Please

  • Colours from the palette above — the photos will thank you
  • Linen, silk, light wool, flowing fabrics
  • Block heels, wedges, loafers or dressy flats (there is grass and sand)
  • A light layer for the evening breeze off the water

Please don't

  • White, ivory or cream — those belong to the bride
  • Stiletto heels — they will sink
  • Beachwear, shorts, flip-flops or anything you would wear to a pool bar
  • Denim

Travel & Stay

Getting to Mactan

By air

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) — the resort is roughly 20 minutes from the terminal by car. International flights from the US usually connect through Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Doha, Dubai or Singapore.

To the resort

Arranged transfers, taxis and ride-hailing all work; the hotel can also meet you. Tell us your arrival time and we will help organise the rest.

Coming from abroad?

US passport holders get visa-free entry for short tourist stays; Romanian and other EU passports likewise. Check your own passport's validity (6 months beyond travel is the safe rule) and send us your flight details so we can plan the welcome.

Where to stay

Practical

  • Currency: Philippine peso (PHP). Cards are fine at the resort; cash for taxis
  • Power: 220V, US-style flat two-pin plugs work in most sockets
  • Weather late January: 25–30°C, warm evenings, occasional shower
  • Phones: pick up a local eSIM before landing for cheap data

Before We Say I Do

Questions guests actually ask

Can I bring a plus-one?

Because seats and meals are counted ahead of time, plus-ones are by name on your invitation. If yours says "and guest", bring them. If it doesn't and you would like one, message us before December and we will do our best.

Are children invited?

We love your kids. To keep the evening relaxed for everyone, we are keeping the reception adults-only, with the exception of immediate family. Tell us if that makes it hard for you and we will help you find childcare at the resort.

What happens if it rains?

January is one of Cebu's drier months, but showers happen. The ceremony is under the Ocean Pavilion, and we have a covered plan for the evening if the weather turns. Either way, you will not be standing in the rain.

Can we take photos during the ceremony?

We are having an unplugged ceremony, so please keep phones and cameras away and be fully present with us. After the ceremony, take everything you like, and we will share the photographers' gallery afterwards.

What shoes should I wear?

Block heels, wedges, loafers or dressy flats. The ceremony and cocktails involve grass, and the terrace is stone and sand. Nothing that sinks.

I have dietary restrictions.

Tell us on the RSVP. The resort handles vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut allergies and halal on request, and your meal will be marked with your name.

Do I need cash?

Not for the wedding. Cards work at the resort. A little peso cash is handy for taxis, market shopping and tips.

Is there a gift registry?

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift, especially for those flying so far. If you wish to give something, we will add details here closer to the date.

Make a Trip of It

Things to do in Cebu

Beaches & islands

Island hopping from Mactan, the sandbar at Nalusuan, Hilutungan marine sanctuary for snorkelling, and the quieter coves on Olango Island.

City & history

Magellan's Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño and Fort San Pedro in old Cebu City, about 45 minutes away. The Guitar Makers of Lapu-Lapu and the Mactan Shrine are closer.

Food

Lechon (the local roast pork obsession), grilled seafood along Punta Engaño Road, fresh mango and buko. Casa Verde and the seaside grills are local favourites.

Shopping

SM Seaside and Ayala Center Cebu for everything, Mactan's souvenir markets for pearls, dried mango and shell crafts.

Adventure

Kawasan Falls and canyoneering to the south, whale sharks in Oslob (a long day trip), parasailing and jetski at the Mactan resorts.

Slow days

Sunrise swim, resort spa, long breakfast, sunset cocktails by the water. You are on holiday — that counts as an activity.

RSVP

Will you be there?

Kindly reply by December 1, 2026 so we can seat you properly and count your meal.

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