How to Get Married in the Philippines

Romance novels have convinced many women that their wedding day will be something to remember forever. Of course they are right and they have all the reason in the world to preach it, and for many women to believe in too.

If you are planning your dream wedding, you know you are on the verge of embarking on an endless adventure that will bring the two of you to places you haven't known heretofore. And one important question you would be asking is what type of wedding both of you wants. If you are traditional you will be having it in a church, or perhaps you are more adventurous and have a beach wedding instead.

But for the ultimate destination wedding, why not try the Philippines? Here are some sites that can help you make this decision easier to make:

http://www.filipinoweb.com
- if you are a US citizen. Philippine laws on marriage require a citizen of a foreign country to obtain a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage, issued by the diplomatic or consular offices of his or her country, before being issued a marriage license in the Philippines.

http://www.livinginthephilippines.com
- for some tips on costing and budgeting based on the wedding of a Dutch national who chose to get married in the country.

http://www.bohol.ph
- if you need some useful and practical advice on how to get married in the country.

http://www.weddingsatwork.com
- this is a collection of Filipino wedding traditions and cultural practices. They even have a Barbie and Ken wedding page where the couple dressed up in Filipino wedding attire! Ken is seen wearing a Barong Tagalog while Barbie dons a Maria Clara wedding dress.

How to Start a Business in the Philippines

Here are several links where you will find information on how to do business in the Philippines.

http://www.gov.ph/- for businesses and NGO's
For business and NGO's - online services

http://www.philippinebusiness.com.ph
Provides a general view of the Philippines' economic, social, political climate. It gives you important information about the country's assets and strategic positioning which any businessmen who plan to set up businesses in the country can profitably use.

http://www.livinginthephilippines.com
The Philippines has been the only English speaking country in Asia ever since international businesses came to establish their presence in the region. Its culture is known for hospitality, warm and friendly people. You can enjoy a high quality standard of living inexpensively.

http://www.doingbusiness.org
Starting a Business in Philippine - summarizes the procedures and costs associated with setting up a business in Philippines.