Glamorous Muslim Weddings

MUSLIM WEDDINGS are colorful celebrations graced by royalties and high government officials and rich in culture. Flowing fabrics adorned grand halls and venues for this occasion. From simple to regal stately design, decors and tapestries transformed a place to sophistication and glamorous looks. More than the important ceremony, the meaning of Muslim weddings are weaving together of families, of two souls and two destinies and considered a very auspicious occasion.
Local weddings in various Muslim provinces and cities comprising the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are coming to Cagayan de Oro City. Following their respective cultural traditions, the celebration of life is a sight to behold. Brides are decorated and beautified in various ways for wedding.
It is normal and quiet common that gold of the perfect karats are made as bracelets, ear rings and jewelry for the head worn over the wedding shawl are to be provided by the groom. Dowries of the most useful and elegant for the couple to start their lives are discussed by the families. Cash or gifts change hands among relatives. Hundreds if not thousands of guests goes to the wedding registry.
Sometimes it could become a very expensive affair as large spaces or hotels are rented to accommodate such large gatherings of guests.
In any Islamic receptions, the food must be permissible. There are no wines or champagnes to talk about since alcohol is not allowed in their gatherings. Modest with their meat preparations thru rituals, fish and fowls smells of spices and herbs the scents sometimes dominating the air. Food preparations undergo the Halal ways. Halal which is the opposite of haram is food acceptable for Muslim consumptions according to the Holy Qur’an.
Weddings can also take place in the Bride’s or Groom’s houses. There are more conservative Muslims who avoid lavish weddings and consider the pompous ceremony as unnecessary expense. Parents prefer instead to pay the amount to the Bride or the Groom to help in the foundation of their family. Many newly grown up Muslims believe that for marriage to last is not the way how it is celebrated but it is the way to be right and continuously share their faith.
A hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Pryce Plaza in the upper Carmen District, specializes in Muslim Wedding ceremonies and receptions. The secured perimeter parking and lush greeneries of its surrounding of verdant trees and palms is perfect back draft to the wedding guests. A huge pillar less Grand Ballroom compliments a huge reception. The staff and the wedding planners can create the ultimate form of collaboration with top wedding decorators and fashion designers. Pryce Plaza was issued a Halal certification capable by the Mashala Halal Certification Board, Inc. in October 25, 2010.
Wedding planners and coordinators can look for Jemimah Coreos of the Sales and Marketing Department of the hotel who have handled successful arrangements of the brides and grooms for these events.
There are also other places in the city that outdoors wedding ceremonies can be held like the Eco-village Garden of Malasag. The setting is perfect for a celebration complete with the gongs and brass ensemble providing the beat common in many Muslim communities. The garden village has restaurants, crafts display and individual casitas for hotel rooms.
It is administered by the Department of Tourism of Region 10 with offices at Gregorio Pelaez Sports Ground along Velez Street in Cagayan de Oro City.
During this summer season, Muslim Weddings are always welcome. It’s more fun hosting these rich colorful events.


Ped T. Quiamjot is one of the brilliant columnists of a local newspaper in Cagayan de Oro City and currently the General Manager of Pryce Plaza Hotel Cagayan de Oro. His column talks on various issues and concerns affecting the business sector and tourism industry.