Venue #2

Since we're on the Saving side for the preps, Ser and I decided to check out other reception venue aside from Rosemont.  Upon Searching the net, I came across Beatriz Garden.  So we asked our friends (members of the ento) if they could accompany us in going there and they agreed.  

So this day, we went to Tagaytay! :)

First Stop: Caleruega Transfiguration Chapel.

So this is how Caleruega looks like after the wedding.. :)

When we arrived at Caleruega, a wedding ceremony has just ended.  We were able to see the photo ops after the ceremony.  [Grabe feeling ko kapagod yung ganun!hihi.. :)]

I also saw Ms. Abby, our Coord from KTG! What a small world, right?  I asked Ms. Abby where the reception is, she told me "Rosemont!" hahaha! [parang madami na silang Rosemont weddings :)] 

I was shy that they may caught me taking pic of the wedding but I can't resist it so I took a picture of the bouquet instead.. :)

The Bouquet

Second Stop: Plaza de Aza 

After maki-chikka with the photo ops, we checked Plaza de Aza to see if we could have the reception there.  

Plaza de Aza 

Plaza de Aza 

Details:

Plaza de Aza & Tuktok (Roofdeck)

• Php40,000.00
• within Caleruega Compound
• 200 pax seating capacity
• Restriction: 3PM only for morning weddings; 9PM only for afternnon weddings and 11PM only for evening wedding.

Third Stop: Beatriz Garden

Ma'am Beatriz was sooo kind!  Always helpful! She answered our inquiries and gave us tips on the areas in the garden. Makweto so hindi kami na-bore.  Our friends looove the place..  We love it too! :)

Ang ayoko lang sa experience ko with Beatriz Garden is when Mami Betty (this is what we call Ma'am Beatriz..hihi) is when she saw me she immediately asked, "Ilang taon ka na ba?"  when I answered her with my age, she said, "akala ko teenager ka pa, bawal sana..hahaha!"  I don't know if I'll be flattered or what with this..hahaha! :)

Entrance

The Cocktail Area

Room for 20pax for 10k only

With fireplace ang peg :)

The Kitchen

The Stairs for the Grand Entrance

Second Part

Third part (still undergoing construction)

View of the place from the Grand Entrance Stairs

Details:

• Php35000.00 (venue)
• 20mins away from Caleruega (it took us 30mins kasi mabagal yung nasa harap namin nung galing kami sa Caleruega then medyo naligaw kami.. :)
• Approximately 300 pax seating capacity (assumption ko lang :))
• Bridal Room is Php3500.00, other 2 big rooms Php3000.00
• New rooms (Undergoing construction) Php2500.00
• Only 10 plates are allowed to be washed. (Mahal ang tubig sa tagaytay)
• Other improvements are on going (such as lights in stairs, decors, etc)

Last Stop: Memory Lane

Our super late Lunch! It was worth it! I love Kare-kare!  Though medyo pricey. :)

We also stopped by 711 to buy ice cream..We were not able to have desserts kasi mahal na sa Memory Lane.

It was a really fun Tagaytay Trip with Friends! :)

Food Tasting with Queensland Catering Services

Since our problem with our booked Caterer is still not settled, we opted to try other Caterers.  We wanted to try QCS'  food to check if the affordable rate is worth it.  While waiting for the FT to start, Ser saw his cousin.  They are also trying to pick QCS because of the affordable rates.  His cousin will get married January 2014, so if ever we'll be getting QCS, we'll have the same Caterer..hihi.. :)

The food was good! It was almost the same quality as the booked Caterer but I'm having second thoughts on their styling.  There was an ongoing wedding in the Garden while we're having FT in the 2nd floor.  I may say that the styling was tooooooooo basic that I need to upgrade it.  

Verdict: 
Food: Good
Styling: Not Good.  Need to upgrade styling.  Should we upgrade the styling, it will still cost a little cheaper than  than booked Caterer.

My Fave are Sotanghon in Garlic and the Salmon!  Ser says his fave are Salmon, Roast Beef and Lumpia. :)

Here are some of the food we've tasted.

Ser was okay with QCS but I'm still looking for other options..hihi :)