What makes the Filipino wedding market truly extraordinary?

In this episode of the Wedded Business Journal Podcast, host Wendy Elkhoury sits down with industry leaders Teena Barretto, Gideon Hermosa, and Teddy Manuel to unpack the business of weddings in the Philippines, from world-class hospitality and design to multi-day guest experiences and the growing opportunities in destination and South Asian (Indian) weddings.

Timestamps
00:00 Warm intro: why the PH feels different (hospitality + English)
04:50 The big picture: unlocking destination potential
10:30 Travel access & Indian wedding opportunities discussed
12:46 What makes PH unique: hidden-gem venues + people
15:19 Ballroom scale, production quality & value
15:45 Design with heart: Filipino creativity & teamwork
16:50 Hospitality, smiles, service mindset
18:20 Landscapes: islands, mountains, lakes - Boracay, Palawan, Siargao, Batanes
20:55 Partnering with venues & vendors to embrace the destination
21:27 Wedded Week: global visibility & leads
24:41 Trend watch: multi-day experiences over one-night productions
26:24 How planners source venues/suppliers for true cultural immersion
28:38 Logistics, storytelling, and guest journey
29:55 Why Filipino pros thrive under pressure - with a smile
30:30 Fun: the Philippines’ famously long Christmas season

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