Chateau Royale Country Club

Now that were done with the church, its time to scout for the reception. We planned to go to Chateau Royale (a Sports & Country Club) after Caleruega but since its already past 12 noon, we decided to eat at ViewSite Seafoods Restaurant in Tagaytay and visit Chateau Royal the next time we get together. Since Ezra is an avid fan of the place, she guaranteed that the food is delicious and true enough it was very palatable. We ordered buttered garlic prawns, bulalo, echaladang manga, crispy tawilis and a salad, yummy!! And while we’re there, we also spoke to the F&B Manager about their wedding packages while we wait to be served. The place is an open restaurant with a very nice view of Taal Volcano. The cool breeze of Tagaytay is so calming and refreshing. It’s nice to have the reception here and we like the place. After having our hearty lunch, Ezra unfortunately had an allergic reaction to prawns even though she only ate 2 servings. Instead of going to another restaurant to survey in the area, we went to a drug store to buy some medicine for her. Since we are already near Batangas, we then decided to go and visit Chateau Royale instead of waiting for our next ocular visit.

View of Taal Volcano


When we arrived, Adrian and I marveled on the how the place looked like and saw all the outdoor activity that they provide (wall climbing, horseback riding, fishing, warzone). The last time I saw this place was it’s still under construction. We were excited to enter the gate. When we reach the lobby, Ezra was surprised that there were furniture and sofas already.The last time she was there, it was empty. She asked for their wedding packages that they offer and a sales person showed us the main ballroom.. We were in awe when we saw the huge room. With chandelier hanging in the center of the ceiling, an elevated presidential table and with tables and chairs around, it was a perfect hotel reception setting. I was holding Adrian’s hand, I looked at him and smiled up to my ears hoping and searching in his eyes some clues whether he like the place or not. I on the other hand definitely love it...As I scan though their package, it was a better deal than the other one and much cheaper. Then we walked out of the room and took a seat in their café over looking a great pool. Adrian was busy taking some pictures of the place as Ezra and I discussed the package...how near this place is to Caleruega, less than 10 minutes drive. She pointed a specific detail in the package..”A 3 layered fondant cake!” she said all smiles.. and I said “Yes I know” (I wanted a fondant cake with fresh flowers) giggling with her about other things that we saw in the quotation like the free room accommodation, the bridal car, even a bridal shower and most important – food tasting.. we are both excited and as Adrian walked towards us, I asked him if he likes the place and he said he did with a smile on his face..and I said..”me too”.. and so there, we decided that Chateau Royale Country Club it is...where the celebration of our union is going to take place.

I’d like to think that Ezra’s allergies was a blessing in disguise, because if it was not because of our need to buy her medicine, we would not have gone to Chateau Royale and may have chosen a different venue. God really works in mysterious ways.


Chateau Royale