Supplier Guides for Civil Weddings in the Philippines

Book the right pros for a smooth city hall or micro wedding. Use this guide to compare officiants, photographers, HMUA, florists, stylists, and small venues, then request quotes in one go.

How to use this guide

• Shortlist one to three suppliers per category
• Check availability for your exact date and city
• Ask about permits travel fees and waiting time policies
• Lock the date with a clear contract and receipt

Quick compare cheat sheet

Civil wedding officiants

What to ask

• Jurisdiction city hall or offsite within LGU
• Required documents and any venue approval letter
• Official fee or honorarium and payment timing
• Weekend availability if needed

Booking tips

• Morning slots are easier and on time
• Share witness names and contact numbers
• Confirm who files the certificate with the LCR

Find Civil Wedding Officiants and request availability for your date

Photographers

Package pointers

• One to two hour civil wedding minis fit city hall timelines
• Ask for edited photo count delivery method and turnaround
• Add 15 to 30 minutes for portraits around the building

Shot list starter

• Arrivals IDs and license
• Vows rings and first kiss
• Signing and family groups
• Couple portraits outdoors

Book a Photographer and compare minis by price and inclusions

Hair and makeup artists

What matters most

• Call time based on ceremony hour
• Travel fee and early start surcharge
• Retouch plan and kit to leave behind
• Allergy safe products by request

Preparation tips

• Clean face moisturized hair completely dry
• Bring inspo photos and hair accessories
• Wear a button front top for easy change

See HMUA Packages and check morning availability

Flowers

Smart choices for city hall

• Compact bouquet that is easy to carry
• Matching boutonniere with safe pin or magnet
• Dried or preserved options for heat resistance

Color and care

• Pick two main tones plus greenery
• Keep bouquet in water until leaving for the venue
• Bring paper towels and ribbon for quick fixes

Order Bouquet and Boutonniere with pick up or rider delivery

Styling and backdrop rentals

When it helps

• Small arch or stand defines the ceremony area and improves photos
• Neutral backdrops work across different room colors

Venue fit checklist

• Max width and height that fits doors or elevators
• Setup and teardown window
• Power outlet and floor protection rules

Browse Micro Styling Options sized for city hall rooms

Micro venues near city hall

Good for

• Short ceremony plus lunch
• Weather cover for seniors and kids

What to verify

• Capacity layout and table setup
• Food policy corkage or in house menu
• Parking passes and security entry list

See Small Venues within your city

Bundles and sample builds

Saver bundle

• Officiant city hall
• 1 hour photo mini
• Bouquet and boutonniere
• HMUA one person
• Target total low to mid range

Photo first bundle

• Officiant offsite permit ready
• 2 hour photo coverage
• HMUA one person with retouch kit
• Simple backdrop for clean frames

Family friendly bundle

• City hall room plus nearby cafe function room
• 2 hour photo coverage
• Bouquet boutonniere and small cake
• HMUA start at home to save time

Message templates you can copy

Photographer inquiry
Hello. We need a civil wedding mini in Makati on Friday 18 October at 10 am. Coverage 9 30 to 11 30. Please share rate inclusions meet point and gallery turnaround.

Officiant inquiry
Good day. We are residents applying for a civil wedding on Friday 18 October at city hall session room. Kindly confirm availability official fee and any requirements.

HMUA inquiry
Hi. One natural bridal look for a 10 am ceremony in Mandaluyong. Call time 6 30 am. Please confirm rate travel fee and what to prepare.

Red flags and how to protect your date

• No written inclusions or vague delivery timeline
• Non refundable retainer without reschedule option
• No backup contact person for event day
• Cash only with no official receipt or proof of payment

Always request a simple contract that states date time location inclusions deliverables payment schedule and reschedule policy.

Payment and release checklist

• Retainer paid and acknowledged
• Balance schedule set
• Contact of on day representative saved
• Gallery delivery date for photos
• Official receipts kept in one folder

Other helpful link

• Complete Guides for Civil Weddings

Request quotes once and let suppliers reply with availability and packages for your city and date.