Reception Venue (Unilab Bayanihan Center): Booked

The next that we checked is the venue. Unilab Bayanihan Center was actually recommended to me by the same friend who advised of the 3 essentials that I need to book first. I called to inform them that we wanted to have the ocular. We visited the place one November afternoon. We immediately liked the venue so we pencil-booked the place. However, it was only in January (about 3 months later) that we paid the reservation because another party was interested in the place.

The Bayanihan Center is indoor events place. Aside from wedding, this is mainly used for conferences. A famous event being held here annually is the Komikon. There are two big halls that can be rented. We decided to rent the bigger hall, which can accommodate up to 400 guests, even if ours is just 150 pax. We opted for the bigger venue because it is more spacious and has windows (more like floor to ceiling glass).

(+)
- Compared to bigger or more famous venues, this is cheaper. Rent for five hours is just P22K. Ingress/Egress hours is for P2K per hour.
- Big indoor venue to accommodate the event
- 15 minutes drive from the Church
- parking is free
- Julie Anne Vales is very much accommodating. She answers queries through phone.

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- Unlike the bigger/famous venues, there are limited spaces which provide for a beautiful backdrop. That is why I am thankful that our church and hotel provide various opportunities for pictorial
- Indoor cooking is not allowed. Our caterer has an on-the-spot Mongolian station and that cannot be accommodated (we have to choose then another dish which does not require on-the-spot cooking)
- Use of lobby is free except if to be used as an area where cocktails will be served.