Sunset Vows in The Philippines: Marius & Kristine's Tropical Beach Wedding

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Prepare for turquoise blue hues as our real wedding couple, Marius and Kristine, share the divine details of their stationery, wedding rings, dresses and delicate additions in an incredible setting. The celebration took place on the tropical Klub Keluarga Resort at Laiya Batangas in The Philippines and photographer Ivy Palomares was there to capture this utterly dreamy destination wedding. However, be warned, these photos may make you want to book a holiday ASAP!

wedding dress on a mannequin on the sand
palm tree branch
blue perfume bottle ring band box
blue box containing wedding rings bands pearls and jewelry
bouquet with photo accessory resting on wooden chair

In the Springtime of 2019, Marius and Kristine found each other on an online dating app. After three weeks of chatting constantly, they decided to meet up and went on their first date in a cafe located in Munich, Germany. "We agreed to walk to the park nearby for a couple more hours and chit-chat about our lives. Indeed, we had a wonderful time and from there on we started seeing each other regularly and the rest, as they say, is history," they said.

his and her vows booklet writing
bride from behind walks towards sea on sandy beach wearing sun hat
bride from behind walks towards sea on sandy beach wearing sun hat
bride hand to her hair all smiles

The proposal came along three years later, on their third anniversary. Marius organized a trip to Europa Park, Germany's largest theme park and set up an amazing dinner date. "It was a beautiful, romantic evening and the sky was filled with brilliant colours. He got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. I couldn't be any happier. It was a dream come true!" said Kristine.

bride and bridesmaids wearing sun hats and sunglasses ocean sea view in background
bride and bridesmaids wearing sun hats and sunglasses ocean sea view in background
bride and bridesmaids wearing sun hats and sunglasses ocean sea view in background
bride and bridesmaids seated cover their faces with the sun hats

The beautiful bridesmaid squad, made up of seven of Kristine's nearest and dearest, enjoyed some girly fun in the sun styling some flowy fabulous beach hats, silk robes and retro sunshades!

groom and groomsmen getting ready together
groom and groomsmen getting ready together
groom and groomsman pose for a photo

Marius the groom, donned a traditional Filipino barong Tagalog, which has a deep history and effortless elegance. All of the buttons must be fastened for a dignified look, as the wedding was held in the Philippines.

palm trees ocean sea in background and groom in the middle
groom wearing earring smiles for the camera

When it came to priorities for the couple's destination wedding, the guests always ranked on top. "We ensure that our guests are taken care of and keep guests happy. However, it's impossible to ensure everyone is always happy, especially at a wedding, and most of all, we should at least ensure everyone is comfortable. We wanted to concentrate on the people most dear to us and therefore decided to celebrate in a smaller circle, only close friends and family," the couple said.

bride in the middle of bridesmaids pose together

How much we love a bride squad that can mix & match! The stunning ladies wear blue in various necklines and shades. They carried a simple, little bouquet of baby breath.

bride looks down as she holds bouquet
back of brides gown bridal dress
bride in the middle of bridesmaids help her with dress

It is clear to see the natural backdrop of sandy white beaches and azure waters made for the dreamiest of backdrops for the magical day. Not only did the sound of the gently lapping waves create a serene atmosphere, but so did the colours. The couple explains their colour scheme and theme selection: "For our theme, we just tried to make it very us. Minimal yet classy and something we both loved which included a beach vibe. We chose a classy theme to complement the beautiful scenery with a simple and stunning ceremony arch. Calming Tiffany blue, sage green, lush white flowers with loads of greenery and sand beige – this entire colour palette really makes us want to relax and unwind."

wide shot view of empty ceremony and sea setting
green wreath decor on sand surrounding ceremonial white seats
flower bed for alter white roses
two mothers of bride and groom
mother walks son groom down the aisle
bride in the middle of bridesmaids walk towards ceremony

Having all of their loved ones from Germany and the Philippines encircle them with love on their big day was undoubtedly the most precious memory of the day. "First of all, our wedding was not just our special day but also a reunion of our beloved first-time meet-up parents, loved ones and friends from Germany and the Philippines. Moreover, our wedding day was our fourth anniversary together which makes it so special to us. We got a bit nervous, it was not the bride who almost didn’t show up, for us it was our priest who was late and made us quite nervous," they laughed.

bride from behind preparing to leave tent
bride walking down the steps
emotional groom awaits his bride
bride from behind
groomsmen standing during ceremony
bridesmaids clapping in the audience
groom gestures to brides mother

The beautiful bride Kristine walked down the aisle to She by Elvis Costello, the famous soundtrack used in Notting Hill.

wide shot of ceremony aisle
bride groom and celebrant at alter
emotional bridesmaid begins to cry
bride covers her face with veil as she smiles towards groom

When asked to sum up the dreamy tropical wedding day, they said: "The Philippines has plenty of natural beauty to offer, and we believe one of the greatest ways to show it off is to have a beach wedding with Klub Keluarga Resort in Batangas as the ultimate wedding destination. Moreover, Batangas is the province of Kristine, where she would like to showcase her town."

veil covers brides face as she signs marriage certificate
bride and groom kiss in front of alter setting flower bed
bride and groom pose in front of alter setting flower bed

The couple was lucky to have exchanged vows in front of one of the most breathtaking sunsets. And although it took place on the sandy beach, it was not stopping our fabulous bride from wearing the most exquisite of ball gowns! "My wedding dress with delicate lace detailing matches with an elegant and sophisticated pearl veil demonstrating how beautifully a large, voluminous gown may compliment a beach location," said Kristine.

wide shot view of sand and bride and groom walking
bride and groom hug embrace
Bride holding white bouquet flowers in hand looks down
over the shoulder bride she holds bouquet flowers white roses
bride places hand on grooms chest as they stand on the sand
bride laughs with groom

Bear in mind our real wedding couple planned their destination dream wedding abroad from their home in Germany, meaning it came with a few challenges. However, their advice below is golden for those who are in a similar situation: "Living abroad and restricting to our budget, the planning was quite challenging because we didn’t have a local wedding planner. So, we did everything ourselves, from designing our own wedding invitations, souvenirs, and ocean-inspired cake and sorting out the top supplier to bring out the best and captures the most unforgettable moments in our lives. Likewise, my wedding gown was totally customized, and all the measurements were administered online to my gown designer. Thankfully, my mother and my brother-in-law were in the Philippines to help us with site visits and food tasting too. It was nerve-racking but trust that all your planning pays off."

bride and groom walk on the sandy beach together
bride and groom walk on the sandy beach together

There is more where that came from, they also added: "Try all your food and enjoy your wedding meal. Unfortunately, we hadn´t eaten much during the reception and missed the cuisine we would like to eat. Invest more money on a photographer and videographer than on flowers at your wedding. Photos and videos will last forever and at the end of everything these are truly what left beside great memories. Moreover, the only tangible way to keep those memories to show your grandchildren one day. The feedback we got from the video was overwhelming and it moved almost everyone to tears. Lastly, enjoy every step of the planning process because it happens only once in a lifetime. It's a beautiful time with family and friends that pulls everyone closer together; remember to take a moment to appreciate it."

close up of brides bouquet white roses flowers
groom holds dress and follows bride on beach sand
bride and groom stand in front of rock on sandy beach ocean sea they hold hands

The wedding venue that stole their hearts for their intimate beach wedding was a perfect destination where sun-kissed sand meets an endless expanse of the ocean. "Klub Keluarga Resort in Batangas offers a stunning backdrop, with picture-perfect ocean views and beautiful blue skies. Likewise, it can magnificently bring to life the relaxed, low-key, yet classy set-up perfect for our dreamy wedding," said the newlyweds.

welcome to our wedding sign
blue serviettes wooden chair and table
blue table setting wooden flowers decor
blue decorated frosting wedding white cake
bride and groom kiss on the sandy beach ocean sea view
fairy lights over bride and groom as they dance

The most picture-perfect wedding cake embodies the turquoise waters. Marius and Kristine shared their first dance as husband and wife to 'You Are The Reason' by Calum Scott and Leona Lewis.

guests women dancing on the sand
bride and groom first dance on the sandy beach
groom picks up bride on the sandy beach sea in background

A very special thank you to the lovely couple and their photographer Ivy Palomares Photography for allowing us to witness such a magical wedding day abroad!

Thinking of tying the knot abroad? We have so many Destination Real Weddings for you to check out!

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