page 107 the Weddings, of the Alta, Dreamy Filipino-Spanish, Wedding Venue for Your ‘I Do’ If you are dreaming of a wedding filled with lace, brushed gold, candelabras, and woods with a perfect location set on the ridge of the mountain with a stunning view of Taal Lake and a chilly weather, there is a new wedding venue for you. At Alta d’ Tagaytay, your celebration will surely be infused with Filipino-Spanish elegance with a touch of grandiosity, reflective of the weddings of the elites. An alta in every sense of the word, with its classic wood interior and the lush and pristine view of Taal Lake, you are sure to feel regal in every way. The Philippines is largely infused with Spanish culture after Spain colonized it for about three centuries. The biggest influence of which is religion, introducing Catholic customs and practices that are still observed up until today. One of which is weddings. Now, despite many iterations and changes brought about by time, weddings remain to be a big part of the Filipino life, making it the grandest celebration in a woman’s life. Such is the grandiosity required from a Filipino wedding that different themes, styles, and even venue options have emerged to cater to the lavish demand of marrying couples. Gone are the days when a wedding venue is a simple extension of the celebration. It has now become a reflection of the couple’s personality and the cultures to which they were brought up to. Thankfully, there is now a new venue where grandiosity meets cultural fusion, located away from the hustles and bustles of the city and tucked within a quiet escape - Alta d’ Tagaytay. Photo by: Marc Parra Photography | Location: Alta d’ Tagaytay Makeup by: Robin Medina of Styletech | Hair by: Vivian Yabut of Styletech | Styling by: Bing Amon of Styled by Styletech Cover Wedding Gown: Mr. Ramon Santiago Flowers by: Iris Bloom Flower Shop | Model from Chameleon International Models Management