Palazzo Turns 18

Brittany Palazzo Celebrates 18 Years: Manila’s Premier Wedding and Event Venue for Celebrities and Milestone Moments

The Story of Brittany Palazzo: From Fernbrook Gardens to Manila’s Top Event Venue

Since opening its doors in Daang Reyna, Las Piñas, Metro Manila in 2007, Brittany Palazzo has redefined affordable luxury for weddings, debuts, birthdays, and corporate events. With its Romanesque architecture, lush indoor gardens, and unique gondola rides, Brittany Palazzo has hosted over 6,000 events, making it a top choice for couples and families across the Philippines and around the world.

Key Milestones

Brittany Palazzo Milestones
  • 2007: Fernbrook Gardens launches as the first of its kind and the largest indoor garden venue in the Philippines, quickly becoming a favorite for Manila weddings and events.

     

  • 2016: The venue later transformed into Palazzo Verde, adopting a name that perfectly captured its architectural inspiration and distinct character. This timely rebrand coincided with the venue’s approaching 10th anniversary. By launching event packages designed to simplify planning for couples and clients, Palazzo Verde set a new benchmark for accessible luxury—making exceptional celebrations possible for gatherings of any size.

     

  • 2025: Two years after being rebranded as Brittany Palazzo, the venue continues to innovate, hosting more than 500 events annually and earning a reputation for service, style, and adaptability. 

Star-Studded Events: Why Celebrities Choose Brittany Palazzo

Debuts

Celebrity Weddings at Brittany Palazzo
  • Carmina Villarroel & Zoren Legaspi (November 15, 2012):
    Perhaps the most iconic event in Brittany Palazzo’s (then Fernbrook Gardens) history—a surprise wedding planned by Zoren for Carmina, attended by celebrity friends and family. The emotional ceremony, broadcast nationwide, set a new standard for romantic celebrations and remains one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings in the Philippines.
  • Vandolph Quizon (2007) was the first celebrity to tie the knot in Palazzo (then Fernbrook Gardens) on December 3, 2007. It was a star-studded event with Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Diamond Star Marcel Soriano, Kris Aquino, Lorna Tolentino, and Lucy Torres-Gomez among the principal sponsors.
  • Joross Gamboa (2014):
    The actor’s wedding at Palazzo Verde was a much-anticipated event in celebrity circles, further cementing the venue’s reputation among showbiz personalities.
  • Marcelito Pomoy (2014):
    The Pilipinas Got Talent winner chose Palazzo Verde for his special day, adding to the venue’s roster of talent show alumni celebrations.

Debuts

Julia Barretto’s Pre-Debut Party (2015):
The Kapamilya star celebrated her pre-debut with fans at Palazzo Verde, a testament to her rising fame and the venue’s appeal to the new generation of celebrities.

Celebrity Debut Celebrations - Julia Barreto

Janella Salvador’s 18th Birthday (2016):
The actress and singer marked her coming-of-age with a debut at Palazzo Verde, joined by family and Kapamilya stars—an unforgettable milestone for the young talent.

Celebrity Debut Celebrations - Janella Salvador

Gender Reveal and Kiddie Parties

Yasmien Kurdi hosted her daughter’s birthday party in Palazzo on November 2019

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - yasmien kurdi daughter

Jessy Mendiola’s Double Birthday Bash (2023):
The actress celebrated her and her daughter Rosie’s birthdays at Brittany Palazzo, with the event’s magical ambiance widely shared on social media.

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - Luis Manzano and Jessie Mendiola

 Cong TV & Viy Cortez (2022 and 2024):
The popular vlogger couple hosted a safari themed baptism reception for their Baby Kidlat in 2022.  Then in 2024,  the couple was back in Brittany Palazzo to host their child’s gender reveal, sharing the festivities with millions of fans online.

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - Cong and Viy

Amari Crawford (2025): Billy Crawaford and Colleen Garcia’s son celebrated his 5th birthday with an Encanto-themed party at the Victorian 1 Garden Ballroom in Brittany Palazzo.

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - Amari Crawford

Zoe Miranda (2022): Sofia Andres’ daughter celebrated her 3rd birthday in Palazzo

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - Zoe Miranda

Felize De Leon (2022): Elise Joson’s daughter elize celebrated her birthday in Palazzo in April 2022

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - Felize de leon

Bia Harake (2022): Social Media personality Zeinab Harake’s daughter celebrated her birthday in the summer 2022

Celebrity Kiddie Celebrations - Bia Harake

Concerts and Special Occasions

  • Pilita Corales (2015): The Asia’s Songbird held a Christmas Concert in Palazzo in 2015 attended by fans and society’s elite.

  • Christian Bautista (2017): Internationally recognized singer, Christian Bautista, held an intimate Valentine’s concert at the Byzantine I Ballroom of Palazzo in 2017.

  • Fan Meet: Mika Salamanca & Brent Manalo (September 13, 2025): The “Palazzo de MikBrent: The Velvet Hours” fan event brought together social media personalities and their followers for a themed afternoon in the Byzantine I & II Ballrooms of Brittany Palazzo.
Grand Fan Meet - Brent Manalo & Mika Salamanca

Palazzo has also hosted several shoots for tv shows, magazines, and commercials over the years with various celebrities like Judy Ann Santos, Sarah Geronimo, Lani Mesalucha, Bea Alonzo, John Llyod Cruz, Toni Gonzaga, KZ Tandingan, Ian Veneracion, Piolo Pascual, Jodi Sta Maria, Seth Fedelin, Francine Diaz, and many more.

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Your wedding day is more than a celebration of love between two people. It’s a joining of families, a continuation of traditions, and a honoring of heritage that stretches back generations. For Filipino couples, incorporating cultural elements adds depth and meaning that transcends any trend or style.

At Brittany Palazzo, we’ve witnessed hundreds of weddings where heritage meets elegance. Our venues provide the perfect canvas: spaces where traditional ceremonies unfold beneath ornate domes, where families gather in gardens that feel both grand and intimate, where Filipino warmth meets European sophistication.

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