Mary & Ferdinand
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
The Wedding Getaway
Sunday, March 29, to
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
We're so excited to invite you to this intimate and joyful celebration in the stunning beauty of El Nido!
We know the travel will be long, so we're starting our celebration on Sunday to allow for travel on the weekend, and leave you with plenty of time after to continue your own adventure in this incredible region.
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Welcome dinner
Date: Sunday, Mar. 29, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sandbreeze Restaurant, El Nido
Arrive in El Nido and settle into your accommodations before joining us for an all-white welcome dinner that offers the first taste of El Nido's magic
Ocean & oasis
Date: Monday, Mar. 30, 10 a.m.
Location: Hotel pick-up
Embark on an island-hopping tour, exploring El Nido's iconic lagoons, limestone cliffs, and hidden beaches ($60 pp). OR skip the tour and spend the whole day poolside or at the beach at Maremegmeg Beach Club!
Tropical union
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 31, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Maremegmeg Beach Club, El Nido
Celebrate with us as we finally tie the knot! Join us for a simple ceremony, followed by sunset cocktails and an intimate dinner under the stars. Let's close out our incredible getaway by dancing the night away!
The Destination
El Nido, Palawan
Palawan is an archipelago in western Philippines that is often referred to as the country's "Last Frontier". El Nido, a small, coastal town in northern Palawan, is the gateway to the stunning Bacuit Bay, which is home to dozens of hidden lagoons, pristine beaches and a fantasy-scape of dramatic limestone islands.
Things to do:
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Island hopping (best way to explore lagoons and beaches)
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Beach and sunsets at Nacpan Beach and Las Cabanas Beach
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Restaurants and nightlife in El Nido town center
Getting around
Tricycle (tuk-tuk) is the main mode of transportation. Private vehicles can also be arranged through agencies or hotels
Private shuttles from select hotels will be provided for main events
Getting there
Manila to El Nido
From Manila or any other major Philippines city, the fastest way to El Nido, Palawan is by flying into El Nido Airport (ENI), located in Lio Beach. Cebu Pacific airline operates regular direct flights to El Nido. You can also fly into Puerto Princessa - flights are much cheaper but it requires a 4-6 hour drive to El Nido.
We highly recommend booking your flights well in advance (3+ months) due to March being peak travel season.
Layover or stay in Manila
If you are spending more than a night in Manila, we recommend staying in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), a modern, vibrant urban center.
If you have a long layover in Manila, we recommend booking a hotel/Airbnb just outside the airport in Newport City (there are several for under $100 a night or even cheaper for half days). You can walk to these via a bridge from the airport terminal. Belmont Hotel is right at the end of the terminal bridge and is a 10 minute walk from baggage claim. Marriott is across the street from Belmont. There is also a shopping mall in the area.
