by Grace Ganaden
PRENUP locations set the stage and backdrop for the prenup shoot. It sets the mood, the atmosphere and the background in which the couple will be photographed. Choosing the right prenup location depends on what theme or concept the couple has decided to do. A good prenup location contains a lot of interesting elements in different colors, textures, lines etc. Nature is still the best choice for a prenup location because of the surprising details that pop out during the shoot. So where can you find the 5 Most Photographed Prenup Locations in La Union? Here they are:
1. THUNDERBIRD RESORT
Thunderbird Resort is definitely the top choice of prenup location by engaged couples and photographers. Having complete luxury facilities, the Thunderbird Resort here at Poro Point, La Union is usually the choice of celebrity and high-end couples who want a classy and elegant prenup venue. The management requires a fee to be able to use their premises for an engagement shoot.
From their website:
"Experience paradise like no other.
Thunderbird Resorts - Poro Point is a 65-hectare, Mediterranean-inspired luxury resort that overlooks the West Philippine Sea. With architectural themes influenced by the Santorini Islands of Greece, the resort is composed of a world-class hotel with dining, entertainment and gaming facilities that would surely live up to your dream destination."
Poro Point Freeport Zone
San Fernando City, La Union
Philippines 2500
E: [email protected]
T: (+63 72) 888 7777
T: (+63 72) 607 9800
F: (+63 72) 607 9818
T/F: (+63 72) 888 0288
M: (+63 917) 675 9094
From their website:
"Experience paradise like no other.
Thunderbird Resorts - Poro Point is a 65-hectare, Mediterranean-inspired luxury resort that overlooks the West Philippine Sea. With architectural themes influenced by the Santorini Islands of Greece, the resort is composed of a world-class hotel with dining, entertainment and gaming facilities that would surely live up to your dream destination."
Poro Point Freeport Zone
San Fernando City, La Union
Philippines 2500
E: [email protected]
T: (+63 72) 888 7777
T: (+63 72) 607 9800
F: (+63 72) 607 9818
T/F: (+63 72) 888 0288
M: (+63 917) 675 9094
2. PINDANGAN RUINS
Pindangan Ruins is another top choice of photographers and engaged couples because of its historic ambiance. The remains of the old Spanish church provide a nostalgic feel. The stone brick walls, grass, trees and bushes simply evoke an era that has passed.
"Pindangan Ruins is located at Brgy. San Vicente, San Fernando City, La Union, about 500 meters from the national highway, near Camp Oscar Florendo, the Regional Headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The original name of San Fernando, Pindangan in the Ilocano dialect means a place where meat is sun dried with salt for preservation. Because of the place’s abundant dried meat, the place was called Pindangan.
To centralize and start its evangelization in the area, the Frayles Francisco Romero and Santiago Holarte built a church made of stone thatch at the present site in 1764. Because of its proximity to the sea however, there were numerous raids by Japanese, Chinese and Moro pirates that usually loot the coastal areas of La Union. To solve the problem, the Spanish clergy decided to transfer the church to Brgy. Tanqui then to Brgy. Cabaroan and afterwards to its present site in front of the City Auditorium.
Today, the ruins’ buttresses and walls are still standing. An old well which supplied the area with cool water through the centuries, can still be found at the side of the church. Made of corals and bricks, the enchanting well is still in good condition. The Carmelite Sisters, whose monastery stands behind the ruins, are the caretakers of the glorious landmark."
Source: http://launion.gov.ph/page.php?154
"Pindangan Ruins is located at Brgy. San Vicente, San Fernando City, La Union, about 500 meters from the national highway, near Camp Oscar Florendo, the Regional Headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The original name of San Fernando, Pindangan in the Ilocano dialect means a place where meat is sun dried with salt for preservation. Because of the place’s abundant dried meat, the place was called Pindangan.
To centralize and start its evangelization in the area, the Frayles Francisco Romero and Santiago Holarte built a church made of stone thatch at the present site in 1764. Because of its proximity to the sea however, there were numerous raids by Japanese, Chinese and Moro pirates that usually loot the coastal areas of La Union. To solve the problem, the Spanish clergy decided to transfer the church to Brgy. Tanqui then to Brgy. Cabaroan and afterwards to its present site in front of the City Auditorium.
Today, the ruins’ buttresses and walls are still standing. An old well which supplied the area with cool water through the centuries, can still be found at the side of the church. Made of corals and bricks, the enchanting well is still in good condition. The Carmelite Sisters, whose monastery stands behind the ruins, are the caretakers of the glorious landmark."
Source: http://launion.gov.ph/page.php?154
3. PORO POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Another top pick by photographers and engaged couples is the Poro Point Lighthouse. It is another picturesque location because of the exceptional beauty of the lighthouse tower amidst the stillness of its grassy surroundings. The dry grass which is food to goats grazing the area is a favorite prenup background of photographers. The fence which lines the beach is also another favorite spot for sunset pictures.
"Poro Point has been the site of a navigational aid since 1885. The first Poro Point Lighthouse built during the Spanish colonial periodis a cylindrical steel tower that was prefabricated in France and was completed on 28 November 1885. It measures approximately 6 metres (20 ft) in height and was one of the seventeen luces locales (local lights) built by the Spanish in the Philippines.[6] On 28 July 1903, after the U.S. gained control of the Philippines from Spain, 200 meters of land surrounding the lighthouse was converted into a US reservation through Executive Order No. 06 signed by Civil Governor William H. Taft.[6] By November 1903 through an executive order by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, the site became Camp Wallace and eventually, the Wallace Air Station.
In 1979, a concrete tower was built to replace the Spanish lighthouse. This structure that now towers over the area is 126 feet (38 m) tall.[6] With the transfer of the U.S. facility to the Philippine government in September 1991, it became the headquarters of the Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NAVFORNOL) of the Philippine Navy called Poro Point Naval Station. It was later renamed to Naval Station Ernesto Ogbinar after the former Navy chief.[7][8] The former Wallace Air Station has also been converted into a freeport and investment zone."
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poro_Point
"Poro Point has been the site of a navigational aid since 1885. The first Poro Point Lighthouse built during the Spanish colonial periodis a cylindrical steel tower that was prefabricated in France and was completed on 28 November 1885. It measures approximately 6 metres (20 ft) in height and was one of the seventeen luces locales (local lights) built by the Spanish in the Philippines.[6] On 28 July 1903, after the U.S. gained control of the Philippines from Spain, 200 meters of land surrounding the lighthouse was converted into a US reservation through Executive Order No. 06 signed by Civil Governor William H. Taft.[6] By November 1903 through an executive order by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, the site became Camp Wallace and eventually, the Wallace Air Station.
In 1979, a concrete tower was built to replace the Spanish lighthouse. This structure that now towers over the area is 126 feet (38 m) tall.[6] With the transfer of the U.S. facility to the Philippine government in September 1991, it became the headquarters of the Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NAVFORNOL) of the Philippine Navy called Poro Point Naval Station. It was later renamed to Naval Station Ernesto Ogbinar after the former Navy chief.[7][8] The former Wallace Air Station has also been converted into a freeport and investment zone."
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poro_Point
4. DARIGAYOS BEACH
The road going to Luna, La Union which passes by the beach is another hidden prenup location frequented by photographers and engaged couples. The place is called Darigayos Beach. There is a place along the road which is covered by trees making you feel like driving in a forest. It feels like you're so close with nature. You can stop by the Bolong Farm to take pictures on top of dried fallen leaves and under the canopy of towering trees. You can pull over by the road to enjoy the calm beach and white sand. Further along the way, you will pass by the Noble Tower which is another famous landmark of Luna.
"Brgy. Darigayos, Luna, La Union is one of the most unknown places in La Union, that's showered with nature's richness. This picture of a live splash of waves was taken at the shoreline where very fine pebbles are seen."
Source: http://northphilsands.blogspot.com/2012/01/luna-beach.html
"Brgy. Darigayos, Luna, La Union is one of the most unknown places in La Union, that's showered with nature's richness. This picture of a live splash of waves was taken at the shoreline where very fine pebbles are seen."
Source: http://northphilsands.blogspot.com/2012/01/luna-beach.html
5. BAHAY NA BATO
Attracting so many tourists on a daily basis is another famous tourist landmark of Luna called the Bahay na Bato. As the name suggests, the Bahay na Bato is built on rocks and pebbles gathered from the Luna beach. This stone house has an irresistible charm that drives tourists to explore its rooms and surroundings. One cannot describe this house by simply looking at it. You have to explore it and enjoy every nook and cranny which speaks of the ingenuity of its owners.
"Bahay na Bato, found in the province of La Union ,is not the typical historical house known for stone foundations and wooden second floor rather it's like a rest house with lots of stone sculptures in different sizes. There's also a tiny swimming pool where kids can dip in and have fun. Stones in the pathways has flower carvings and there's another pathway where wood carvings with faces are displayed."
Source: http://akoyprobinsiyana.blogspot.com/2014/09/bahay-na-bato-stone-house.html
"Bahay na Bato, found in the province of La Union ,is not the typical historical house known for stone foundations and wooden second floor rather it's like a rest house with lots of stone sculptures in different sizes. There's also a tiny swimming pool where kids can dip in and have fun. Stones in the pathways has flower carvings and there's another pathway where wood carvings with faces are displayed."
Source: http://akoyprobinsiyana.blogspot.com/2014/09/bahay-na-bato-stone-house.html
And my runner up is...
6. LUNA WATCHTOWER (BALUARTE)
This one is a runner-up because one cannot just miss it. If you're a fan of historical monuments, then you will love this as a backdrop to your prenup. The Luna Watchtower is a Spanish relic that has stood against time amidst so many typhoons and calamities. It is proof of its endurance and strength just like the love between a couple.
"The Luna Watchtower was built during the pre-Spanish times as a lookout point for impending attack by pirates or danger from the sea. Because of its massiveness and height, guards were able to warn the residents of Luna and prepare the peace officers to defend the properties and lives of their constituents. Like a guardian looking over its subjects, this ancient structure had served its purpose very well for countless times in the past.
Today, the mighty Baluarte sits on the pebbled beach of Luna. The watchtower stands in disarray, vertically cut in two because of eroded base and foundation. Its two halves stand with concrete post supports on its sides.
Time will come and this historic landmark will be finally washed away, but the Baluarte that once became a witness of Luna’s heroism will continue to be a symbol of the people of Luna, strong and united like its cemented bricks."
Source: http://vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Baluarte-The-Historical-Watchtower-of-Luna-La-Union
This one is a runner-up because one cannot just miss it. If you're a fan of historical monuments, then you will love this as a backdrop to your prenup. The Luna Watchtower is a Spanish relic that has stood against time amidst so many typhoons and calamities. It is proof of its endurance and strength just like the love between a couple.
"The Luna Watchtower was built during the pre-Spanish times as a lookout point for impending attack by pirates or danger from the sea. Because of its massiveness and height, guards were able to warn the residents of Luna and prepare the peace officers to defend the properties and lives of their constituents. Like a guardian looking over its subjects, this ancient structure had served its purpose very well for countless times in the past.
Today, the mighty Baluarte sits on the pebbled beach of Luna. The watchtower stands in disarray, vertically cut in two because of eroded base and foundation. Its two halves stand with concrete post supports on its sides.
Time will come and this historic landmark will be finally washed away, but the Baluarte that once became a witness of Luna’s heroism will continue to be a symbol of the people of Luna, strong and united like its cemented bricks."
Source: http://vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Baluarte-The-Historical-Watchtower-of-Luna-La-Union
So there, these are the most photographed prenup locations in La Union. Do you know of other prenup locations that you think are picture-worthy? Cheers!