Blame it on the romantic ambiance, but Tagaytay Highlands, for more reasons than one has evolved into a preferred destination for not only honeymoons but also for weddings.

Marrying couples routinely find Tagaytay Highlands (www.tagaytayhighlands.com) their top choice among the venues in the area for a dream wedding with ‘heaven’ as the  backdrop.

“Constituting ‘heaven’ are no less than the breathtaking view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, the majestic mountains where the earth meets the sky  in the horizon, the marvelously cool weather that brings couples in a romantic embrace, the sprawling and rolling greenery that seems to dance in celebration of matrimony, the dazzling structures and world-class facilities that add cheer to the occasion, the picture-perfect environs that draw inspiration, and our famous Madre de Dios Wedding Chapel where those lovely vows of marriage are exchanged,” said Yasmin Cadungog, Director of  banquet and sales.

The fully air-conditioned chapel, which can accommodate 200 guests, is a landmark in Tagaytay Highlands with its trademark white stucco walls, rust-orange terracotta rooftiles, and colorful stained glass windows gleaming under the sunlight.

Practically surrounding this wedding hub is Tagaytay Highlands’s wide array of specialty restaurants whose culinary masterpieces for the reception are just as heavenly as the matrimonial experience.

Not far from all the excitement are the spa and beauty salons where both the bride and the groom can have their makeovers before the wedding. And for the honeymoon, the newlyweds can spend a romantic evening and the rest of the night at the Belle View, which can provides a 180-degree view of the famous lake and its volcano.

Tagaytay Highlands’s leisure facilities and amenities include two international championship golf courses, an additional nine hole golf course, mini golf links, driving ranges, tennis courts, swimming pool, fishing pier, equestrian park, pony, hiking, and biking trails, paintball camp, tennis courts, and an indoor sports center, with bowling, billiards, badminton, table tennis, basketball/volleyball and squash courts, lappool and Internet gaming.

With all these, any wedding party would no doubt be tempted to linger days after the “I do’s” have been exchanged and the newlyweds have gone off on their honeymoon.