(SPOT.ph) Ask any to-be-wed couple, and they'll tell you planning a wedding is exciting... but it's also incredibly stressful. If you go the DIY route as a couple, it can lead you to some serious "Let's just get this over with!" moments on your big day. This is a common reason why couples consider getting a wedding package, instead—it simplifies the entire process. It's a bundled solution, often including everything from venue and catering to photography, floral arrangements, and even the band or DJ.
Now, if you want a mix of a destination wedding without the amplified stress of mounting your wedding miles and miles away from home—not to mention the “out-of-town fee” charged for destination events—Cebu's NUSTAR Resort has got you covered. Their newly launched wedding packages offer a stunning destination wedding with minimal stress, letting couples tie the knot in one of Cebu's most luxurious resorts.
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Check out NUSTAR Resort's wedding packages
NUSTAR Resort, a 5-star integrated resort in Cebu, launched its first-ever bridal and celebrations fair called BELOVED last September 21 and 22. Presented by Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu, the hotel now has four wedding packages, each one offering couples luxury in ambiance, food, service, and beyond.
Here are the four wedding packages and their inclusions:
Stella wedding package inclusions:
- Starting price: P5,400 per head
- International buffet curated by the Executive chef and culinary team
- Two (2) nights stay in Fili Suite with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Bride
- Overnight stay in Fili's Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Groom
- Tiffany chairs for the Presidential Table for up to twenty (20) guests
- A bottle of House Champagne for the couple’s toasting ceremony
- One (1) round of non-alcoholic drinks for every guest during dinner
- Ten (10) bottles of the featured house wine of the month
- Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch for fifty (50) guests as a welcome drink
- Pass-Around Canapes for a cocktail reception for fifty (50) guests
- Waived corkage fee for ten (10) bottles of liquor (750ml)
- Waived corkage fee for one (1) lechon
- Complimentary Bridal Shower Lunch at IL Primo plated set menu for up to twenty (20) guests
- 10% discount at Nail Tropics for the Bride Squad up to five (5) guests (Basics from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary One (1) Hour Nustar Signature Massage at Hagod SPA for the Couple
- Nail Pampering Package at Nail Tropics for the Bride (Gel French: Manicure & Pedicure) & for the Groom (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary Special Gift for the Couple
Aurora wedding package inclusions:
- Starting price: P4,400 per head
- Exquisite menu curated by the Executive chef and culinary team (Western Heritage)
- Two (2) nights stay in Fili Suite with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Bride
- Overnight stay in Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Groom
- Tiffany chairs for the Presidential Table for up to twenty (20) guests
- A bottle of House Champagne for the couple’s toasting ceremony
- One (1) round of non-alcoholic drinks for every guest during dinner
- Ten (10) bottles of the featured house wine of the month
- Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch for fifty (50) guests as a welcome drink
- Pass- Around Canapes for a cocktail reception for fifty (50) guests
- Waived corkage fee for ten (10) bottles of liquor (750ml)
- Waived corkage fee for one (1) lechon
- Complimentary Bridal Shower Lunch at IL Primo plated set menu for up to twenty (20) guests
- 10% discount at Nail Tropics for the Bride Squad up to five (5) guests (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary One (1) Hour Nustar Signature Massage at Hagod SPA for the Couple
- Nail Pampering Package at Nail Tropics for the Bride (Gel French: Manicure & Pedicure) & for the Groom (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary Special Gift for the Couple
Celeste wedding package inclusions:
- Starting price: P4,400 per head
- Exquisite menu curated by the Executive chef and culinary team (Chinese, Thai, and Indian)
- Two (2) nights stay in Fili Suite with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Bride
- Overnight stay in Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Groom
- Tiffany chairs for the Presidential Table for up to twenty (20) guests
- A bottle of House Champagne for the couple’s toasting ceremony
- One (1) round of non-alcoholic drinks for every guest during dinner
- Ten (10) bottles of the featured house wine of the month
- Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch for fifty (50) guests as a welcome drink
- Pass- Around Canapes for a cocktail reception for fifty (50) guests
- Waived corkage fee for ten (10) bottles of liquor (750ml)
- Waived corkage fee for one (1) lechon
- Complimentary Bridal Shower Lunch at IL Primo plated set menu for up to twenty (20) guests
- 10% discount at Nail Tropics for the Bride Squad up to five (5) guests (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary One (1) Hour Nustar Signature Massage at Hagod SPA for the Couple
- Nail Pampering Package at Nail Tropics for the Bride (Gel French: Manicure & Pedicure) & for the Groom (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary Special Gift for the Couple
Luna wedding package inclusions:
- Exquisite menu curated by the Executive chef and culinary team (Filipino Culinary Heritage)
- Two (2) nights stay in Fili Suite with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Bride
- Overnight stay in Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast for two (2) at Fili Café for the Groom
- Tiffany chairs for the Presidential Table for up to twenty (20) guests
- A bottle of House Champagne for the couple’s toasting ceremony
- One (1) round of non-alcoholic drinks for every guest during dinner
- Ten (10) bottles featured house wine of the month
- Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch for fifty (50) guests as a welcome drink
- Pass- Around Canapes for a cocktail reception for fifty (50) guests
- Waived corkage fee for ten (10) bottles of liquor (750ml)
- Waived corkage fee for one (1) lechon
- Complimentary Bridal Shower Lunch at IL Primo plated set menu for up to twenty (20) guests
- 10% discount at Nail Tropics for the Bride Squad up to five (5) guests (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary One (1) Hour Nustar Signature Massage at Hagod SPA for the Couple
- Nail Pampering Package at Nail Tropics for the Bride (Gel French: Manicure & Pedicure) & for the Groom (Basic from cleaning to polish: Manicure & Pedicure)
- Complimentary Special Gift for the Couple
Which wedding package should you go for?
All of the four wedding packages are more or less the same. Your deciding factor here is what kind of food you want to be served during the wedding. Stella highlights an international cuisine; Aurora is more Western; Celeste is an interesting combination of Chinese, Thai, and Indian; and Luna focuses on Filipino food.
Menu for the wedding package:
During the media launch where we were able to taste all four menus, we were served the following dishes:
Stella (International)
- Malaysian Beef Rendang
- Barbecued Pork Spareribs with Grilled Corn
- Baked Salmon Florentine
- Stir-fried Vegetables with Mushrooms
- Potato Galette
- Seafood Pesto Pasta with Shaved Parmesan
- Rice Pilaf
Aurora (Western)
- Braised Beef in Burgundy Sauce
- Herb-rubbed chicken with Lemon Citrus and Thyme
- Seafood Medley with Mushroom Ragout
- Puttanesca with Caper Olives and Anchovies
- Gratinated Broccoli, Ratatouille
- Rice Pilaf
Celeste (Chinese, Thai, and Indian)
- Wok-fried Beef with Peppercorn Sauce
- Thai Green Chicken Curry
- Lamb Rogan Josh
- Deep-fried Mahi Mahi with Sweet Mango Chili Sauce
- Stir-fried Asian Greens with Oyster Garlic Sauce
- E-fu Noodles with Assorted Mushroom
- Fragrant Thai Jasmine Rice
Luna (Filipino Culinary Heritage)
- Beef Kare-Kare with Peanut Sauce
- Pork Mechado
- Sarsiadong Tanigue
- Chicken Inasal with Native Sauce
- Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa with Shrimp
- Seafood Canton and Bihon Guisado
- Steam Pandan Rice
How to book a wedding package at NUSTAR Resort:
You can email at events@nustar.com.ph or call (+63) 999-995-7512 for mobile, or (+63 32) 888-8282, loc 71615 for landline.
For more information, check out NUSTAR's website.
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