Wedding Photography at Chateau de Busay's City View Garden
It was past 5 pm, rush hour, when we left the Redemptorist Church and headed for the wedding reception venue to Chateau de Busay. We got caught in the traffic along Escario Street and along Gorordo Ave near JY Mall. It will be getting dark soon, and we were afraid that we might not be able to make it on time to catch the daylight for our garden photography at the City View Garden. Thankfully, we made it just in time and we had some 30 minutes of daylight. This is our wedding photography at Chateau de Busay's City View Garden. Please click on a picture for a larger view.
- Arrival at the Reception Venue
- The newlyweds arrive and take a quick pose in front of their bridal car. Arrival at the reception venue was at around 5:30 pm, just in time to catch enough daylight for their garden pictorial.
Wedding Photography: Arrival at the Reception Venue
- City View Garden Sky and Mountain Backdrop
- The newlyweds take their first pose at the City View Garden with the blue skies and mountains as their backdrop. A rain poured early that afternoon and everything seemed to glow with the dew of the raindrops.
Wedding Photography: City View Garden Sky and Mountain Backdrop
- Say “Cheese!”
- A picture of pure bliss. Happy faces and big smiles from the newlyweds. Half body and front shot of Wendell and Ivy in their wedding clothes.
Wedding Photography: Say “Cheese!”
- Panoramic Shot
- The newlyweds in a panoramic shot of the City View Garden. Here we can see the garden in all its nature-given beauty with its green grasses strewn with yellow bell flowers in addition to the spectacular view of the mountains.
Wedding Photography: Panoramic Shot
- A Closer Look
- The newlyweds gaze afar and enjoy the nice view of Cebu City. If you look closely at the left, you can surely see Cebu City with one of its tallest buildings cutting through the skyline. Living up to its name, the garden has one of the nicest view of the city lights at night.
Wedding Photography: A Closer Look
- A Picture of Pure Bliss, Full Body Shot
- A full body shot of the newlyweds taken from a low angle. Still at the City View Garden, the sky has turned into a darker hue casting a seemingly mysterious and romantic ambiance in the garden.
Wedding Photography: A Picture of Pure Bliss, Full Body Shot
- Gazing Thoughts
- A candid shot of the newlyweds gazing at the scenery. The tranquil beauty of the hillsides never fails to cast a spell to whoever gazes unto it. And in those moments of still silence, one can almost get lost in one's own thoughts.
Wedding Photography: Gazing Thoughts
- Flowers and Mountains
- The newlyweds enjoy the view, the cool air and all the beauty that nature has to offer. What could be more romantic than being surrounded with flowers and a nice scenery of the mountainside.
Wedding Photography: Flowers and Mountains
- Pristine Skies
- The blue pristine skies of the City View Garden with its unending swirl and twirl of passing clouds. Cleansed by an early afternoon rain, the sky looks clear and free from smug.
Wedding Photography: Pristine Skies
- Flowers For You
- The newlyweds look at the bridal boquet. A flower is compared to that of love that begins with the seed of friendship, nurtured by companionship and mutual understanding. And as it grows over time, it eventually bears and blooms into a flower of love.
Wedding Photography: Flowers For You
- Garden Path
- A candid shot of the newlyweds near the garden path of the City View Garden. At the background is the unfinished set-up of the tables and chairs where they were supposed to have their reception but was later transferred because of the rain.
Wedding Photography: Garden Path
- Laughter in the Garden
- A candid shot. The newlyweds sharing a laugh or two after going through a stressful, yet very memorable day. This wonderful day has come to pass but the memories will surely last for as long as they live.
Wedding Photography: Laughter in the Garden
- Lay Me Down Softly
- Giving it a little bit of spice. This is one of the photographer's antics and actually a directed shot. The groom lays her bride softly with the last beam of sunlight on their faces as an added effect.
Wedding Photography: Lay Me Down Softly
- Feeling High
- The newlyweds with the semi-aerial view of the mountains. Its that “On Top of the World”; feeling when you are in a state of pure joy. But on this case, it can also mean literally because they truly are on top of the world.
Wedding Photography: Feeling High
- Garden Green
- Full body shot of the newlyweds in the City View Garden. Wonderfully green and clean, lush and sprawling grounds. beautiful yellow bell flowers growing abundantly, cool air and a most delightful view. What more can you ask for?
Wedding Photography: Garden Green
- Hillside Greenery
- The newlyweds in a closer shot of the hillside with all its green glory. This is how green it can get up there in Busay Hills, especially during the rainy season, lush, refreshing and so full of life.
Wedding Photography: Hillside Greenery
- Hillside Greenery, Full-Body Shot
- The newlyweds in a full-body and side view shot giving more emphasis on the gown trail and utilizing the mountain view as a great background. A nice candid shot taken by one of our dear Principal Sponsors, Mr. James Chapman.
Wedding Photography: Hillside Greenery, Full-Body Shot
- Almost Sunset
- The newlyweds still at the garden. The sky is turning dark blue and violet as the sun is about to set into twilight mode.
Wedding Photography: Almost Sunset
- Nice Mountain View
- The newlyweds admiring the nice mountain view of Busay. Busay Hills, being known as Cebu's flower basket is truly a haven for nature lovers and for those who love the great adventures of the outdoors. Other than nature watching, you can do a lot of things here. Just use your imagination!
Wedding Photography: Nice Mountain View
- Nice Mountain View, Full Body and Formal Shot
- The newlyweds in a full body and formal shot giving emphasis on their wedding clothes to blend with the lush background.
Wedding Photography: Nice Mountain View, Full Body and Formal Shot
- Violet Skies of Twilight
- The newlyweds under the violet skies of twilight. The sun has finally set but there is still a glimmer of light left. Yet the shade of gathering darkness could not hide the still beauty of the garden and its surroundings still looked wonderful.
Wedding Photography: Violet Skies of Twilight
- The Lift
- The groom looking at his bride as he lifts her up. The bride holds on to her groom for support.
Wedding Photography: The Lift
- In Your Arms
- A far shot of the newlyweds in each others arms under the twilight sky.
Wedding Photography: In Your Arms
- Closer In Your Arms
- A closer shot of the newlyweds in each others arms under the twilight sky.
Wedding Photography: Closer In Your Arms
- You and Me
- Another close shot of the newlyweds still with the groom holding her bride in his arms.
Wedding Photography: You and Me
- Fun Moments
- The newlyweds in one of their fun moments during their garden pictorial. The groom carries her bride in his back while the bride swings her bouquet up in the air. An expression of pure bliss and gratefulness.
Wedding Photography: Fun Moments
- Close to You
- The groom still carrying her bride in his back while the bride huddles more closer to his groom as she raises up her bouquet for another shot. . Both are a bit tired but still carrying on.
Wedding Photography: Close to You
- Together Forever
- The newlyweds beaming with joy, looking radiant in their wedding clothes with their happy faces. From this day forward it will be a start of a new life, they shall be one and will stay together forever.
Wedding Photography: Together Forever
- Together Forever, Side Shot
- The newlyweds relishe the joy of the moment. Another side shot of the groom still carrying her bride. The bride lifts up her arms to feel the wind.
Wedding Photography: Together Forever, Side Shot
- The King and Queen of the Day
- The King and Queen of the Day and the reason for such a joyful celebration with their family and friends.
Wedding Photography: The King and Queen of the Day
- Mona Lisa Smile
- The art of smiling without having to show your teeth.
Wedding Photography: Mona Lisa Smile
- Between You and Me
- Between the two of them is a flower bouquet that symbolizes their friendship that eventually blossomed into love. It was a mystery for many of when and how it all started. Whatever is the real love story, it's just between the the two of them.
Wedding Photography: Between You and Me
- Carry the Bride
- The groom carries his bride. "Love carries all," they say. This is a simple physical test of strength and endurance on the part of the groom on how long he can carry his bride long enough for the photographers to find a nice angle before he clicks his camera. Hehehe!
Wedding Photography: Carry the Bride
- Carry the Bride, Up Close
- A closer shot of the groom carrying his bride. Hmmm... not a hint of effort in his face. How romantic it would have been if there was a full moon and a quartet serenading in the background. Ok, dream on. It's free to dream anyway.
Wedding Photography: Carry the Bride, Up Close
- The More, The Merrier
- The newlyweds in one of their fun shot with their bridesmaids, Careen (left) and Sheila (right). They say "more than 2 is a crowd" but as most people also say, "the more the merrier." More happy faces means more fun and happy memories as well.
Wedding Photography: The More, The Merrier
- A Groom, A Bride and 2 Bridesmaids
- A group of four happy people: a groom with his bride and two of their pretty bridesmaids.
Wedding Photography: A Groom, A Bride and 2 Bridesmaids
- Getting Dark
- It's getting dark but the camera light keeps them somewhat lighted and so here they are continuing with their indulgence.
Wedding Photography: Getting Dark
- Fun Shot With Bridesmaids, Up Close
- A close up shot of the newlyweds and their bridesmaids. It's all smiles for everyone and the two ladies still looked bright and lively after a long and hectic day. But there's more, we still have to go through the reception.
Wedding Photography: Fun Shot With Bridesmaids, Up Close
- Fun Shot With Groomsmen
- The gentlemen were called in as well to join the fun. This one is a very funny shot with the groom and his groomsmen: Rex (left} and K {right} in their most unguarded expression as they leap in mid air and the bride sitting on the grass looking at them.
Wedding Photography: Fun Shot With Groomsmen
- Fun Shot With Groomsmen, Part 2
- What can we say, except that they have such funny expressions in their faces.