Justine & Brad, 13 March 2027

We can't wait to see you in Cebu!

Justine and Brad holding hands on the boardwalk
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The Celebration

The Reef Island Resort, Mactan

Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines

Ceremony

3:00pm · Ocean Garden

We'll exchange our vows with the ocean as our backdrop. Simple, heartfelt, and surrounded by all of you.

We ask guests to arrive at the venue by 2:45pm on the day of our wedding.

Cocktails

5:00pm · Promenade

Get to know our family and friends with a drink in hand. Local 'merienda' will be provided so that you can stay by the water, toast with us, and ease into the evening as the sky turns gold.

Reception

6:00pm · Boardwalk

It's a party!
Important: the Bride and Groom request all guests to eat well, laugh often, celebrate loudly, and dance until it hurts.

Dress Code

Tropical Elegant

Dress for warm sunshine in the tropics.
Think linen suits or dress shirts and light blazers for the gentlemen, flowy breezy dresses and tropical chic for the ladies. Comfort first, elegance always.
These are only guidelines: we welcome bright colours and light, breathable attire suited to the warmer climate.

Getting There

Flights

Fly into Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). It's on the same island as the venue.

From Australia:

  • · Jetstar via Brisbane (Brad & Justine's pick)
  • · Qantas via Manila
  • · Cebu Pacific direct from Sydney/Melbourne
  • · Singapore Airlines via Singapore
  • · Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong

Flight time: 8–12 hours depending on routing

Visas

Australian, New Zealand & US passport holders: No visa required for stays up to 30 days.

Just bring:

  • · Passport valid 6+ months from entry
  • · Return or onward ticket
  • · Proof of accommodation

Filipino passport holders: You're already there!

From the Airport

The Reef Island Resort, Mactan is approximately 20–40 minutes from the airport (traffic dependent).

  • · Grab (the Philippines' Uber): ~200–300 PHP (~$6–$10 AUD)
  • · Hotel transfer: arrange with your accommodation
  • · Taxi: ~300–400 PHP (metered or agree price first). We recommend Grab instead: cheaper & more reliable.

Travel Times to Resorts

Approx. travel time, distance & cost from the airport via Grab, for the resorts shown on the map below.

  • · Shangri-La Mactan: ~15 min · ~8 km · ~150–200 PHP (~$4–6 AUD)
  • · Movenpick Hotel Mactan: ~15 min · ~7 km · ~150–200 PHP (~$4–6 AUD)
  • · Plantation Bay Resort & Spa: ~25–30 min · ~15 km · ~250–300 PHP (~$7–9 AUD)
  • · Crimson Resort & Spa: ~35–40 min · ~20 km · ~300–400 PHP (~$9–11 AUD)

Estimates only: actual traffic and fares vary.

The Area

Airport · Venue · Accommodation

Where to Stay

Options for every budget, all within easy reach of the venue

Venue Hotel ★

The Reef Island Resort, Mactan

Stay where the action is, roll out of bed and into the celebration.

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Exclusive Rate For Our Guests

We've negotiated a discounted group rate with the Reef for guests who want to stay at the same venue as the wedding.

Deluxe Room

31 sqm · sleeps 2

~$184 AUD/night

was ~$306

Deluxe Premium

32.5 sqm · sleeps 4

~$212 AUD/night

was ~$368

Good for families

Premier Seaview

34 sqm · sleeps 2

~$287 AUD/night

was ~$466

Junior Suite

54 sqm · sleeps 2

~$422 AUD/night

was ~$809

Deluxe through Junior Suite shown, a couple of higher-end suites are also available in very limited numbers.

Every room includes

  • · Daily breakfast for 2
  • · Complimentary wifi
  • · Guest parking
  • · Pool, beach & gym access
  • · Kids club access
  • · Arcade access

Extra breakfasts: free 0–5 yrs · half rate 6–11 yrs · full rate 12+ yrs.

Register your interest

Tell us the room and dates you would like. We pass your details to The Reef and they send you a discount link to confirm and pay. Rooms are limited, so earlier is better.

Nearby · 5-Star

Shangri-La Mactan

10 mins from venue. Private beach, multiple pools.

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Nearby · 5-Star

Crimson Resort & Spa

Great value, beautiful grounds, 15 mins from venue.

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Nearby · 5-Star

Plantation Bay Resort & Spa

Sprawling lagoon resort, 30 mins from venue. Great for families.

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Nearby · 5-Star

Movenpick Hotel Mactan

10 mins from venue. Modern coastal hotel. Pool, beach, solid restaurants.

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Budget-friendly or for larger families

Airbnb / Local Guesthouses

Plenty of options on Mactan Island. Great for groups or longer stays.

Browse

While You're Here

Cebu has plenty to offer, so extend the trip

Island Hopping

Bohol is the closest island to hop to, or snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob, dive at Moalboal, or chill on the sandbars.

Beach Days

Mactan's resorts have private beaches, or boat to nearby islands for quieter spots.

Kawasan Falls

Canyoneering adventure ending at stunning turquoise waterfalls. Full day trip.

Food Scene

Lechon, fresh seafood, and surprisingly good coffee. We'll share our favourites.

Cebu City

Historic sites, markets, and nightlife. ~An hour from Mactan resorts across the bridge.

Spa & Wellness

World-class massages, treat yourself.

Questions

About the wedding

Absolutely, kids are welcome! It's a destination wedding, so bring the whole crew and make a family holiday out of it. Kids will have access to the venue's kids club during the reception.

The day's agenda is planned to be completely outdoors, however in the case of wet weather we have an indoor option available.

Yes, though there may be costs for visitor parking. Please check with the venue.

Your presence is the present. Seriously...we are extremely grateful that our guests are flying halfway around the world to be with us on our special day. It means a lot to us. No gifts are needed or expected.

About Cebu & the Philippines

Cebu is tropical, warm and humid year-round. Expect 28–32°C. Dry season runs December–May, which is perfect timing for us. Pack light, breathable clothes and maybe a light rain jacket just in case.

Cebu is a popular tourist destination and generally very safe. Normal travel precautions apply: don't flash valuables, use registered transport. Filipinos are famously friendly and hospitable.

Philippine Peso (PHP). Roughly 1 AUD = 35–38 PHP. ATMs are not as common outside of major resorts, shopping districts, the airport and CBD, and there are fixed limits on daily withdrawals which vary between banks/ATMs. Our suggestion is to keep some cash on hand for day-to-day purchases outside your accommodation, as digital payments are not always accepted everywhere.

We recommend to only drink bottled water. Most resorts provide this in Mactan as well. Most convenience stores also sell larger 5L & 10L filtered water bottles very cheaply too.

Philippines uses Type A/B plugs (US-style, flat pins) at 220V. Australian plugs won't fit, so bring a universal adapter. Most hotels have USB charging available.

Yes. Always. You'll want coverage for trip cancellation, delays, and medical evacuation just in case.

Reach out anytime, spoons@idoincebu.com

Our Story

Sydney, the last Friday of Vivid, 2019.

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Scene 1 · Friday, same as every Friday

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A run-down pub in Sydney. The last Friday of Vivid, 2019.

Brad and Ollie. Post-work beers, a standing routine.

Scene 2 · Three friends, losing to the weather

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Across the room, three friends were losing a fight with the weather.

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The last weekend of Vivid. They had come for the lights and settled for the warmth.

Scene 3 · That girl looks so familiar

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Then it landed.

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Scene 4 · Now what are you going to do about it?

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The question was a good one. He started planning...

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Then the seat beside her emptied.

Two beers of courage and no relevant experience whatsoever.

Scene 5 · Are you Justine?

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Val was friendly. Justine was oblivious. Val's friendliness reduced Brad's chances of humiliation significantly. Val wasn't the mission though...

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I honestly thought he was watching the TV behind me.

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Scene 6 · Swing and a miss

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Ollie bought him another beer.

Scene 7 · Why did you do what you did?

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It took her two days. Find the old phone, charge it, re-download the app. All for the sole purpose of telling him off.

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Four minutes later, the penny dropped.

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