Paco Park Church or St. Pancratius Chapel
Brief Description:
Again this is one of the edifices built during the Spanish regime completed in 1820. It is actually a former municipal cemetery for the well-heeled and established aristocratic Spanish families.
On December 30, 1896, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, was interred in Paco Park after his execution in Bagumbayan (Luneta). In 1966, the park was converted into a national park during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal.
The church has a nice façade and an egg-shaped ceiling. It is very small and ideal for intimate weddings. The chapel is under the care of the Vincentian fathers who also manage the nearby Adamson University.
Capacity: Small (less than 100)
Parking: Parking along the streets. Be ready with your small bills to pay the “watch your car boysâ€.
Photo/Video Requirement:
- No permit.
- No choir loft.
- Airconditioned.
- A fisheye lens will capture the entire interiors of the church.
- Limited space to walk around the altar.
- Ideal for intimate weddings since everybody can hear what the priest is saying even without a microphone.
- During the procession, it is best to walk from the fountain to the altar so there will be outdoor and indoor shot of the entourage.
- Group pictures are a bit tricky so small groups are preferred. Big groups are best taken outside the church.
- During the recessional, tell your photographer to take the picture on top of the cement chairs outside. The overhead shot will give a different perspective of an otherwise ordinary shot.
Others:
- Take portraitures on the church grounds. There are so many places to do it in Paco Park.
- Don’t forget to capture the fountain as a background or foreground for your images.
- Advise your photographer to take candid shots along Roxas Boulevard or the Bay Walk. This is very near Paco Church and most likely along the way to your reception.
Possible Reception Venues:
- Within Paco Park grounds
- Diamond Hotel
- Sofitel
- Manila Hotel
- Father Blanco’s Garden
- Sitio Victoria
- Puerta Real Gardens
- Ramon Magsaysay Center
More photos and review here
FOR INQUIRIES:
St. Pancratius Chapel
959 San Marcelino St. Paco, Mla
c/o St. Vincent de Paul Parish
525.7853 or 524.2022 loc 119
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Hi! Does anyone know the contact number of Paco park grounds? I wanna hold my reception there. Please email me.. xizzy[at]yahoo[dot]com thanks!
i would like to inquire about the packages offered in paco park venue. planning to have my wedding on May 18,2012…thank you
did u inquire na sa paco? may reservation na ako. 18k for d church,walang pianist n choir..magkasunod lng tyo ng date ng wedding,,mine is May also. The venue cost 12500..fountain included,,gabi kc wedding ko,,and thats 500! pero wala pa ang sound system,i dunno sa light,,i forgot to ask them,,and ung sa caterer,,if ndi nila accredited u have to add 20% total ng caterers fee..if acredited nila 15% ,,very expensive ang acredited caterer nila..and also may band cla na 10k if not acredited, refundable naman,
Hi! We are interested in having our wedding
in your church on November 23, 2012.
Appreciate if you can give us your rates,
requirements and church policy. Kindly let us
know as well if the said date is still
available.
Maraming Salamat po!
Hi! i just want to inquire about the package offered in Paco Park Church for the wedding ceremony and the garden for the reception. Thank you;))
Hi! i just want to inquire about the package offered in Paco Park Church for the wedding ceremony and the garden for the reception. Thank you;))
Hi,
We are from Australia and we are planning to get married on Nov 10, 2012. Need help..
We are thinking of Paco Park Church, and at around 3pm or 4pm. Are there any availabiltiy for the aforementioned day and time? Thank you..
Please email me the wedding package of St. Pancratius Chapel.
@akang, how many guests do you have and how much ang estimated cost mo sa paco park with the church and reception venue excluding caterer?
Hi my name is Joy, I’m wondering what are the requirements to have wedding here. And is November 17th 2012 is still available? Please help me. I hope you response. Thank you so much. God bless you
Do you know the email address and mobile contact number of paco park church where I can inquire about their wedding packages? Hope you could help. Thanks.
ilan capacity ng paco church? magkano package may 26, 2012 (10am or 4pm)
Is may 26, 2012 still available?