6 Intimate Wedding Venues in Rizal That Are Also Staycation Places

With most of the world on lockdown, it can be challenging to find a place for your wedding day. Of course, you want to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.

Unsurprisingly one of the best spots where you can find an intimate wedding venue is in Rizal. There are just so many places there that have not yet been discovered and I suspect that, even as I complete this post, there are still some more to discover. Plus, Rizal is the perfect distance from Manila, not too far that you will have to drive for hours. Not too near, either, that you won’t have enough privacy or experience the richness of nature.

If you’re looking for intimate wedding venues in Rizal, check out these six private resorts and villas. The best thing about them is that they are also staycation places—a space where you and your family can relax, bond, and spend some time together.

1. The Grounds Resort

The moment I set my eyes on The Grounds Resort, I fell in love. It’s a beautiful, idyllic place filled with trees and soft light coming through the leaves. Whether you’re planning for an intimate wedding, a party, a family reunion, this is a great place to be. If you’re also looking for a place to hold an engagement shoot, baby shoot, maternity shoot, or any other kind, you’ll find that The Grounds has so many beautiful spots to choose from.

What makes it even better is that one of the places where you can stay if you’re planning to spend the night is a little hobbit home—cute, comfy round door and all. There’s also an edge pool where you can dip your feet in and sit for a spell.

Amenities include a swimming pool, a gazebo with chairs and tables, and a garden. If you plan to stay the night, you can choose between the Hobbit house (sleeps 6-9 pax) or the cabin house (4-6 pax). There’s also no corkage fee for bringing food.

Location: P. Oliveros St., Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
E-mail: thegroundsph@gmail.com
Mobile number: +63917 153 2277
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegroundsresort/

2. Timmy in the Woods

Timmy in the Woods was built as a family rest house that is nestled among tall trees in Antipolo, Rizal. If you want to have a quiet, intimate, rustic or garden-themed wedding at a place that seems far from the buzz of the city, you’ll find a little safe haven in Timmy in the Woods where you can enjoy your special day.

Stepping into Timmy in the Woods is like stepping into another world. The area is surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds. Sometimes, you can even see a squirrel or two and even some free-roaming peacocks. It’s the perfect place to hold a pictorial for your engagement shoot. You can also rent out the place for parties and other private family gatherings.

If you are looking for a getaway place that isn’t too far from Metro Manila, you can also rent the two-story villa that comes with a kitchen and infinity pool and is good for 15-20 persons. You’ll find that the design elements, a mesh of plants, bricks, and wood, add to the charm of the home.

Location: #3 Mount Everest Avenue, Goldenhills Subdivision, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
E-mail: timmyinthewoods@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timmyinthewoods

3. Villa Elisha

Villa Elisha is a forest hideaway tucked into the heart of Phillip’s Sanctuary. If you’re looking for a private home in the middle of nature, Villa Elisha is the place to be. While it is usually a team building venue for companies or a staycation home for large families or a big group of friends, Villa Elisha can also be a wedding reception place or the venue for your intimate wedding.

For those who are looking for a staycation amid the quiet of nature, Villa Elisha is a good place to go. It has three bedrooms and one loft area with sleeping mattresses. There are three bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a swimming pool for you to relax and enjoy your staycation and a barbecue area where you can grill your food.

You can also access the areas inside Phillip’s Sanctuary including the swimming pool, obstacle courses, fishing lagoon, hanging bridge, children’s playground, biking and hiking trails, picnic areas, and more.

Location: Pestano Farm Trail, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
E-mail: info@villaelisha.net
Mobile number: +63998 557 1319
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/villaelisha/

4. Hermanas Events Place

If you’re looking for intimate wedding venues in Rizal to choose from, you might want to check out Hermanas Events Place, a tranquil space that can serve as a perfect location for your special day. They have a fully air-conditioned house that you can rent for your wedding preparations and pictorial prior to walking down the aisle.

If you’re looking to hold the wedding with just a handful of family and friends, there’s a small garden with a charming walkway or a gazebo or poolside where you can say your vows.

Hermanas Events Place is also a great staycation home with one large room with double-sized beds and mattresses (upon request), four showers/restrooms, and other facilities such as a gas range, griller, refrigerator, TV, and more.

Location: 9 Miraflores cor. Waling-waling St., Antipolo Valley Subdivision, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
E=mail: hizonhermanas@gmail.com
Mobile number: +63916 333 9148 / +63921 866 4372
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hermanasplaceph/

5. Louisse Private Resort

Louisse Private Resort sits on a thousand square-meter lot overlooking the east side of Metro Manila. Think of breathtaking views and a peaceful ambience. You can opt to rent this private resort for your wedding reception or for the whole wedding, especially if you’re looking for intimate wedding venues in Rizal.

With their lush garden, you can now have your dream garden or rustic wedding against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset. To help with your wedding planning, Louisse Private Resort also has accredited caterers that you can choose from and partner vendors for events services and lights and sounds.

Louisse Private Resort is also open for intimate family gatherings and other private parties. You can rent a conference room or rent their bedrooms. Amenities include a living room, videoke room, dining room, a kitchen with refrigerator and stove, and more. You will also have access to a billiards table, an infinity pool, a half-court basketball, among many others.

Location: Leon cor. Manuel St., Melendres Subdivision, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
E-mail: louisseprivateresortofficial@gmail.com
Mobile number: +63917 808 7171
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouissePrivateResort
Website: https://www.louisseresort.com/

6. Sweet Escape

Sweet Escape was just built in January 2021 as a family resort. It’s a quick, sweet escape from the city into a place of nature and fresh air. Sweet Escape is located near the Sierra Madre, a mountainside in Tanay, with no electricity. The resort is operated by solar energy, but you can expect fresh, cold mountain water if you want to take a dip in the pool.

With its spacious grounds, Sweet Villa is also the perfect place if you are looking for intimate wedding venues in Rizal. You can hold a reception there with your family members and closest friends and can even spend the night for a staycation.

Sweet Escape offers three bedrooms, four baths, a kitchen, a swimming pool, and a lot more. The area is spacious and there are a lot of things to do and places to hang out while you relax and enjoy your time. Pet lovers will be glad to know that they can bring their fur babies for a sweet escape this home away from home.

Location: Marikina Infanta Highway, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
E-mail: nochrich15@yahoo.com
Mobile number: +63917 134 8195
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetescapetanay/