Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, located in the famous Filipino heritage town of Bagac, Bataan, has been a favorite venue among couples for weddings and pre-nuptial photoshoots – and it is not hard to see why. Boasting of majestic architectural pieces from 18th Century Philippines, the resort has an impressive collection of houses from the Spanish colonial era. Its breathtaking seaside view and spectacular architecture is always picture-perfect for soon-to-wed couples.
Last February 9, 2018, the resort introduced Las Bodas Filipinas en Las Casas – the first ever bridal show to be held in its premises. Forty-four top Filipino designers showcased their collections of Filipino wedding gowns at the resort’s Plaza Belmonte, the perfect setting for Filipino talent. The event was attended by the most sought-after event planners and coordinators in the country.
The show offered a glimpse of the past melded with contemporary Filipino talent, where Las Casas’ collection of restored heritage houses became a background for Filipino talent and creativity in fashion design.
The Gawad ng Las Casas para sa Sining award was given to both Fanny Serrano and Renee Salud for being the most outstanding Filipino fashion designers in the country. Both legends in the Filipino fashion industry, they serve as successful role models and an inspiration that young talents can look up to.
The designers who participated in the show (in random order): Edgar Madamba, Blas Aligno, Steve de Leon, Richie Bondoc, Gener Gozum, Ivan dela Cruz, Francis Calaquian, Marjorie Lee Gumabay, Nickky Martinez, Pencil Diestra, Rico Escario, Lou Vella, Armand Marco, Dave Ocampo, Edwin Uy, Edgar San Diego, Rich Sabinian, Ronaldo Arnaldo, Jontie Martinez, Lito Perez, Ranel Espaldon, Ole Morabe, Rholand Roxas, Jun Lee, Rian Fernandez, Edel Santiago, Julius Ornum, Sony Boy Mindo, Johnny Abad, Rem Divino, Rocky Gathercole, Karen Castro, Nholie Pilapil, Rey Lazaro, Glen Lopez, Paolo Blanco, Rafael Louis Gonzalez, Richard Papa, Vince Sityar, Vivo Nazareth, Bernard Escalona, Joyce Pilarsky, Fanny Serrano, Renee Salud
Guest performers Ima Castro, Gail Blanco, and Jasmin Salvo warmed the audience’s hearts with famous wedding songs of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, while the Las Casas dancers performed traditional Filipino wedding dances; Habanera Botolena for Luzon, Kuratsa for Visayas and Pangalay for Mindanao.
With this event, the Conde Nast Johansens property opened a world of possibilities and provided the ideal venue to revive not only Filipino heritage, but also to rediscover Filipino tradition.
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is located at Bagac, Bataan. For inquiries and reservations, call 332.5286/332.5338 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.lascasasfilipinas.com.
