Finding the perfect place to celebrate an important milestone like a wedding can be a difficult task. The wedding venue plays a vital role in your celebration, and it also reflects your personality as a couple. Getting married in the church is still the most common choice among couples, but hosting garden weddings has become a growing trend as of late.
Want to exchange your vows amidst nature? Check out our list below of garden wedding locations near Bacolod City.
1. The Ruins
Where: Hacienda Santa Maria, Talisay City
Wedding Rates: Starts at PhP15,000
A lovely garden wedding at The Ruins
The Ruins is an ideal place for your dream garden wedding because of its beautiful historical architecture. The story behind this famous structure is that it was built for love but was intentionally burned down due to the war. It was said to be the biggest mansion in the area in the 1900s.
The Ruins has a wide garden that is perfect for the reception and the ceremony itself. The place can accommodate a maximum of 3,000 guests and also offers catering services. With its serene old-world beauty, The Ruins can make your garden wedding a truly memorable one.
2. Punong Gary’s Place
Where: Hacienda Tinihaban, Silay City
Wedding Rates: Starts at PhP185,000
A beautiful wedding setup in Punong Gary’s Place (Image: Ellaine Cañas Toledano)
Punong Gary’s Place is a notable attraction for visitors in the province, and has become one of the most luxurious dining places in Negros. The Bali-inspired hideaway is a charming place to hold an exclusive garden wedding.
The place can accommodate 100 to 200 people, and the management can provide chairs and tables according to the couple’s needs. Punong Gary’s Place also offers their own catering service, which is recommended by many because of their delicious cuisine. The restaurant is managed by the family of former Side A band member Joey Benin.
3. Palmas Del Mar
Where: J. R. Torres Avenue, Bacolod City
Wedding Rates: Starts at PhP15,000
A seaside garden wedding setup at Palmas del Mar (Image: EP Studios)
If you’re looking for a garden wedding location near metro Bacolod, this is the place for you. Palmas del Mar Bacolod is one of the go-to resorts for tourists in Bacolod City. It is a favorite of couples who prefer exchanging their vows by the sea, with a beautiful sunset as their backdrop. The place can accommodate 100 to 150 people in their outdoor venues. They also provide catering services and can offer a variety of location options for your wedding.
4. Bantug Lake Ranch
Where: Granada Alangilan Road, Bacolod City
Wedding Rates: Starts at PhP15,000
Guests welcome the newly-weds at Bantug Lake Ranch. (Image: Yellow Light Studios)
Bantug Lake Ranch is a park that embodies the serenity and beauty of nature. This place has a man-made lake and a vast garden that is ideal for your dream garden wedding. Bantug Lake Ranch can accommodate 100 to 250 people. Their space can be adapted to suit any kind of garden wedding. The place is also a great location for couples to have their engagement shoot.
5. Nature’s Village Resort
Where: Talisay Highway, Talisay City
Wedding Rates: Starts at 30,000
Bird’s eye view shot of a garden wedding at Nature’s Village Resort (Image: Video Star Productions)
Nature’s Village Resort is a garden paradise in Talisay City. If you have out-of-town guests, they can stay in the resort hotel prior to the wedding. What makes the resort convenient is its proximity to malls like The District North Point and Metro Plaza.
Nature’s Village Resort has three outdoor venues that couples can choose from. Sams Terrace can accommodate 80 to 150 guests, the East Garden can host 100 to 170 guests, and the Padre Pio Pavilion can accommodate 150 to 250 guests. Nature’s Village Resort also offers additional amenities such as a bridal car, canopy, professional emcee, and catering services.
6. Nato’s Farm
Where: Barangay Granada, Bacolod City
Wedding Rates: Starts at PhP65,000
A candid shot of a newlywed couple at Nato’s Farm (Image: Ching Miguel)
Sturdy trees, lush greenery, and blooming flowers adorn the rolling fields of Nato’s Farm, making it yet another viable option for couples who want a garden wedding. The farm offers a wedding package that includes an exclusive overnight family use of two big family rooms and complimentary couple suite rooms for one night. Other inclusions are use of public address (PA) system and light-emitting diode (LED) lights, entourage van pick up, food catering, two-layer wedding cake, a bottle of wine, and a wedding dove. The place can accommodate a maximum of 100 people.
7. May’s Organic Garden & Restaurant
Where: Araneta Avenue, Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City
Wedding Rates: Starts at PhP10,000
An idyllic wedding setup in May’s Organic Garden & Restaurant (Image: Bochog Sy)
Last on our list is May’s Organic Garden & Restaurant. The place is ideal for couples who want to experience the fresh and tranquil sight of nature. The venue can accommodate 150 to 250 people. They also offer additional services and amenities including golf car rental, a wedding arch, and a kneeler for the ceremony. Entrance fees for guests are waived when couples choose to book the venue for an exclusive event. May’s Organic Garden & Restaurant is an excellent garden wedding venue, especially if you don’t want to go far from Bacolod City.
Planning a wedding? Which of these wedding venues has caught your eye? Let us know in the comments section below!
