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If you are trying to find an affordable and beautiful place to get married you should consider Cebu, Philippines. Cebu, also known as the queen city of the south, has a variety of different events for weddings which allow for unequeness and elegance in each ceremony.
One of the things to consider while planning a wedding abroad is how to best deal with the payment of the wedding expenses in a foreign currency. One option for bringing funds on your trip is to carry a credit card. This is very easy and requires no pre-planning, however, it can be quite expansive because companies such as Visa and MasterCard charge a 1 percent exchange fee on every purchase made abroad. In addition to this fee, most banks will add a 1-3 percent surcharge to all purchases made overseas. This means that if you decide to buy a 100 dollar suit (4300 PHP) with your credit card while in Cebu, you will actually be paying 104 USD (4469 PHP).
Another option for carrying money is to bring cash from the United States that can be exchanged at a bank or an exchange shop in the Philippines. The currency in the Philippines is called a Peso and is usually traded at around 1 USD / 45 PHP (This exchange rate changes regularly and should be checked right before your trip). Carrying cash is the cheapest option; however, it can also be quite cumbersome and stressful to carry large amounts of money while in the Philippines.
If you are not comfortable with carrying cash you can use a debit card to withdraw funds from an ATM machine or to pay local vendors. To avoid incurring the service fee that most banks charge for using international ATMs you can send money to the Philippines on a prepaid debit card before you leave. Most companies that offer this service charge an initial 5 USD fee for loading the card, after which you can withdraw the funds without being charged each time by your bank.
After you have decided on the best method to bring money on your wedding adventure, you can start to consider all that Cebu has to offer. With an abundance of white sand beaches there are endless opportunities for picture perfect sunset weddings. Those wishing a more elegant wedding can find a variety of ballrooms nestled in luxurious hotels. The Crimson Beach Resort and Spa is an example of such a venue. They offer wedding packages that include catering, music and design. Those looking for weddings with a more traditional feel can find a myriad of heritage inspired sites. From old colonial churches to laid back botanical gardens; there is an abundance to choose from.
After the wedding in Cebu there is a diversity of historical sites to visit in the city that stem from its rich past. Cebu was the birth place of Christianity in Asia, a central hub for early commercial trade with Mexico and China, and a key site of American colonization in the Philippines. Those searching for outdoor adventures can find: snorkeling, diving, island hopping, bird watching and sailing. The combination of Cebu's urban and ecological areas offer the wedding guests many options for entertainment.
Along with its beauty, Cebu offers affordability that is very attractive to many couples. The average price of a wedding reception and ceremony is around 2500 USD. A comparable wedding in the United States has an average cost of 30,000 USD. More Elegant ballrooms charge around 60 USD or 2600 PHP per person, this price includes all wedding expenses plus hotel accommodation.
A wedding in Cebu can be a great option for those seeking affordability and beauty for their wedding. With a little bit of planning you can have an unforgetable time.
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Source by Oded Porat
