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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; January 22, 2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bride: Christine &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Groom: Joel&nbsp; Joel and Christine’s wedding story didn’t begin with finding the perfect venue. It began years earlier, when they met in 2018 while working for the same company in different departments.&nbsp; Friendship came first. Then came long conversations, shared values, and eventually, one of the biggest decisions they would ever make together.&nbsp; Coming from different faiths wasn’t something they could simply overlook. They chose to understand each other’s beliefs, attended each other’s church activities, and took the time to figure out what building a life together would truly mean. For Christine, embracing the same faith wasn’t just a step toward marriage. It was a personal decision she made with conviction.&nbsp; By the time they got engaged, they weren’t looking for perfection. They were looking for a wedding that felt true to who they were.&nbsp; <h2>They expected it to be far away. &nbsp;</h2> <figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;filename&quot;:&quot;Joel Christine Timberland Wedding Lobby.jpg&quot;,&quot;filesize&quot;:106939,&quot;height&quot;:500,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/PdymZejlRmdCm9wUpOEDanRIGrL7IZVQ6ePXSURb.jpg&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/PdymZejlRmdCm9wUpOEDanRIGrL7IZVQ6ePXSURb.jpg&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:800}" data-trix-content-type="image/jpeg" data-trix-attributes="{&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Joel Christine Timberland Wedding Lobby&quot;,&quot;presentation&quot;:&quot;gallery&quot;}" class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg"><a href="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/PdymZejlRmdCm9wUpOEDanRIGrL7IZVQ6ePXSURb.jpg"><img src="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/PdymZejlRmdCm9wUpOEDanRIGrL7IZVQ6ePXSURb.jpg" width="800" height="500"><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Joel Christine Timberland Wedding Lobby</figcaption></a></figure>When the search began, Christine had already pictured the kind of setting she wanted—cool air, mountain views, and an atmosphere where people could slow down and simply enjoy the day.&nbsp; “It was a pleasant surprise to see a wedding venue like this near Manila. It’s a hidden gem!”&nbsp; &nbsp; That single realization changed the direction of their search.&nbsp; Joel, who had once worked near Timberland Heights, admitted he had always thought of it as a residential community. Visiting the resort gave both of them an entirely different perspective.&nbsp; <h2>They weren’t choosing a backdrop. They were choosing an experience.&nbsp;</h2> Budget naturally played a role, but not in the way most people assume. Their priority wasn't finding a budget-friendly venue. It was finding one where every part of the celebration felt worthwhile for themselves and for the people they had invited to witness it.&nbsp; One detail stood out almost immediately.&nbsp; The veranda is overlooking the mountains.&nbsp; While waiting for the ceremony, guests wandered outside, admired the view, took photos, and caught up with one another instead of simply waiting for the program to begin.&nbsp; “Our guests didn’t mind waiting because they have lots of photos to take while enjoying the view of Metro Manila.”&nbsp; &nbsp; It was a small moment, but it told Joel and Christine everything they needed to know about the kind of atmosphere they wanted to create.&nbsp; <h2>The wedding planning didn’t stress them out. &nbsp;</h2> <figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;filename&quot;:&quot;Joel Christine Timberland Wedding Set Up.jpg&quot;,&quot;filesize&quot;:115712,&quot;height&quot;:500,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Daf9aKYopC4x3FBMx0YXYzWSMEL4zikeEuvIf66s.jpg&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Daf9aKYopC4x3FBMx0YXYzWSMEL4zikeEuvIf66s.jpg&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:800}" data-trix-content-type="image/jpeg" data-trix-attributes="{&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Joel Christine Timberland Wedding Set Up&quot;,&quot;presentation&quot;:&quot;gallery&quot;}" class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg"><a href="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Daf9aKYopC4x3FBMx0YXYzWSMEL4zikeEuvIf66s.jpg"><img src="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Daf9aKYopC4x3FBMx0YXYzWSMEL4zikeEuvIf66s.jpg" width="800" height="500"><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Joel Christine Timberland Wedding Set Up</figcaption></a></figure>Like many engaged couples, they anticipated months of coordinating suppliers and managing countless moving parts. Instead, they found much of what they needed already thoughtfully included, allowing them to spend more time refining the celebration rather than chasing logistics.&nbsp; “There was no stress for us because they had all we needed and wanted.”&nbsp; For Christine, that meant focusing on the details she cared about most. Seeing everything come together, and even exceeding what she had imagined, became one of the most rewarding parts of the journey. &nbsp; <h2>Guests remembered the really good food up to now.&nbsp;</h2> Ask them what people still talk about today, and the answer isn't the flowers or the styling.&nbsp; It's the food.&nbsp; Long after the wedding ended, friends and family continued bringing it up in conversation. For Christine, that became one of the clearest reminders that a wedding isn't remembered only through photographs. It's remembered through the experience people take home with them.&nbsp; <h2>Their favorite memory isn’t part of the program.&nbsp;</h2> Joel and Christine have always loved nature and traveling, so they wanted their celebration to feel relaxed instead of being rushed. Looking back, the moment that stayed with Joel wasn't a scheduled highlight. It was noticing that no one seemed eager to leave.&nbsp; "Intimate wedding is the best for us. Everyone stayed. The venue made that possible."&nbsp; Guests lingered over conversations, enjoyed the surroundings, and stayed until the very end of the celebration. For the couple, that quiet detail said more than any timeline or itinerary ever could. &nbsp;<h2>They want to share their experience with other couples. &nbsp;</h2> Months after the wedding, Christine often finds herself recommending Timberland to friends who are beginning their own planning journey. Not because it checked every box on a list, but because it allowed them to focus on what mattered most.&nbsp; Their wedding wasn't defined by how far they traveled or how elaborate the setup was. It was defined by a day that felt unhurried, deeply personal, and shared with the people they love. Sometimes, that's exactly what makes a place unforgettable.

A Beautiful Wedding Destination Hidden in San Mateo, Rizal

A Beautiful Wedding Destination Hidden in San Mateo, Rizal