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What to Expect From Finding Your North 2026

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771847134385finding your north 2026 at solaire restort north.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">The Finding Your North Team: Go Media 8 Inc’s Berg Go, curator Marbee Go, stylist Badang Rueda, Solaire Resort North’s Gina Cariño, Rina Dalumpines, Raechel Yang and Dara Cruz with stylist Teddy Manuel</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>As weddings evolve toward greater intention and individuality, <strong>Solaire Resort North</strong>’s <strong>Finding Your North</strong> returns this March with a renewed focus on community, collaboration, and celebrations designed to be experienced—not simply displayed.</p><p>Celebrations today are quietly evolving, with a new generation of couples choosing gatherings that feel personal, intentional, and true to who they are. This mindset shapes Finding Your North 2026, Solaire Resort North’s curated celebrations fair happening <strong>March 14–15, 2026 </strong>at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, where creativity, community, and purpose come together at the center of celebration.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Curated Response to Changing Times</strong></div><p>Created under the<strong> Let’s Celebrate </strong>platform and curated by industry tastemaker <strong>Marbee Go</strong>, Finding Your North was envisioned as an alternative to traditional bridal fairs—one that values alignment over abundance.</p><p>“Couples today aren’t looking for more options—they’re looking for the right people who understand their story,” Go shares. “Curation isn’t about limiting choice. It’s about creating clarity.”</p><p>Rather than presenting an overwhelming marketplace, the fair brings together suppliers selected not only for their artistry, but for their collaborative spirit and shared respect for the creative process. The result is an environment where planning begins through conversation, trust, and shared vision.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926420317IMG_0536.PNG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Inspired by Light: The 2026 Tablescape Showcase</strong></div><p>This year’s edition draws inspiration from Solaire Resort North itself, whose name is rooted in sunlight. The ballroom will be transformed into a central gathering space inspired by the sun, with long communal tables extending outward like rays—each interpreted through a distinct creative lens.</p><p>Leading this year’s showcase are some of the industry’s pillars and most respected names, including <strong>Nikki Chatto</strong> and <strong>Dave Sandoval</strong>, joined by <strong>Bhem Meijer </strong>of<strong> Il Fiore</strong>, <strong>Anna Winstel </strong>of<strong> Events Central by Anna Winstel</strong>, <strong>May Mañalac </strong>of <strong>Eye Candy Manila</strong>, <strong>Indy Ycasiano </strong>of <strong>Smitten Events</strong>, <strong>Miguel Bautista</strong> of <strong>Miel’s Event Stylin</strong>g, and <strong>Ralph Copiaco</strong> of <strong>Ralph &amp; Co</strong>.</p><p>Chosen for their distinct creative signatures, the eight stylists will present tablescape installations that showcase different yet equally compelling interpretations of celebration—demonstrating how atmosphere, storytelling, and personal expression come together within a shared space.</p><p>Adding further anticipation to this year’s edition is a special installation by <strong>Badang Rueda</strong>, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Philippine event styling. Finding Your North remains the only celebrations fair in which Rueda participates, using the platform each year to unveil a new creative concept. In 2025, he surprised audiences with a bold departure from tradition through a no-flower installation composed entirely of crystal and acrylic elements. What form his newest interpretation will take this year remains under wraps, adding another layer of excitement to the showcase.</p><p>Adding another layer to the experience is a collaborative surprise from long-time Let’s Celebrate Expo partners <strong>Teddy Manuel</strong> and <strong>Trojan Darcen</strong> of <strong>LX Events Pro</strong>, whose contribution promises to unify the showcase in an unexpected way.</p><p>“Teddy, one of the Philippines’ pride on the global wedding stage, will be creating a surprise element together with <strong>Trojan Darcen</strong>—one of the country’s leading forces in the audiovisual segment of the celebrations industry. It’s something guests can truly look forward to—the icing on the cake of the entire tablescape experience,” Go shares.</p><p>The collaboration underscores a defining philosophy behind Finding Your North: that individual creative visions become even more powerful when supported by collective expertise.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926014097IMG_1748.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">At the recent Finding Your North 2026 general assembly of suppliers</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926207935IMG_1820.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Dave Sandoval</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926233535IMG_1817.PNG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Bhem Meijer of Il Fiore</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926453237VS5_6909.JPEG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">May Mañalac of Eye Candy Manila</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926471575VS5_6925.JPEG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Anna Winstel of Events Central</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926488096VS5_6982.JPEG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Ralph Copiaco of Ralph &amp; Co</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771926502957VS5_7073.JPEG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Miguel and Ela Bautista of Miel’s Event Styling</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Making Space for the Next Generation</strong></div><p>Alongside established industry leaders, Finding Your North 2026 introduces <strong>five emerging creatives</strong>,<strong></strong> representing the next wave of talent across categories such as event styling, videography, and bespoke celebration details, including souvenirs and creative keepsakes.</p><p>“The industry grows when we create space for new perspectives,” Go notes. “There’s incredible creativity coming from younger talents today, and couples are responding to work that feels honest and personal.”</p><p>This balance between mastery and emergence reflects the evolving landscape of celebrations—where discovery has become an essential part of the planning journey, particularly for Gen Z couples seeking collaborators whose values align with their own.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772183827621BENJ1801 (1).JPEG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Made to Dance</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Beyond the Showcase: New Experiences for 2026</strong></div><p>Expanding beyond traditional fair formats, this year’s edition introduces new experiential highlights designed to deepen engagement.</p><p>In partnership with <strong>Metro.Style</strong>, Finding Your North will present what is set to be the first bridal fashion presentation of its kind within a celebrations fair, bringing wedding wear into conversation with styling, design, and storytelling. Featured designers <strong>Jo Rubio</strong>, <strong>Chynna Mamawal</strong>, and <strong>Happy Andrada</strong> will showcase contemporary interpretations of bridal fashion, reflecting the evolving sensibilities of modern couples and how fashion continues to shape the visual language of celebration.</p><p>The event will also feature a dedicated <strong>Tinghun</strong> showcase led by top stylist <strong>Kathy Sy King</strong>, in partnership with <strong>New Victory Trading</strong> and <strong>Tinghun Guru</strong>, one of the country’s pioneers in Tinghun ceremony services. The presentation reflects the growing interest among Filipino-Chinese couples in honoring cultural traditions through contemporary celebration design—demonstrating how heritage rituals continue to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in meaning and family.</p><p>Together, these elements transform the fair into a multi-sensory experience—one designed not merely to inspire visually, but to immerse visitors in the feeling of celebration itself.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Where Community Takes Shape</strong></div><p>At its core, Finding Your North functions less as a marketplace and more as a meeting ground—bringing together creatives, ideas, and shared aspirations within a thoughtfully curated environment.</p><p>“Great celebrations happen when creative voices come together, not compete,” Go reflects. “When couples feel understood, planning stops feeling overwhelming—and celebration begins.”</p><p>As celebrations continue to evolve, Finding Your North reflects a larger truth shaping modern gatherings today: meaningful moments are no longer measured by scale, but by alignment. By bringing together industry pillars, emerging voices, and collaborative partnerships within one thoughtfully imagined space, the platform becomes more than a fair—it becomes a reflection of how the Philippine celebrations industry is maturing.</p><p>When doors open this March, guests won’t simply encounter inspiration. They will step into a room where creative visions intersect, conversations begin with clarity, and celebration—grounded in community and shaped by intention—finds its center.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Finding Your North on March 14-15, 2026 at Soliare Resort North. Click <a href="https://sn.solaireresort.com/celebrations-fair" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to register.</em></strong></div>

<p>As weddings evolve toward greater intention and individuality, Solaire Resort North’s Finding Your North returns this March with a renewed focus on community, collaboration, and celebrations designed to be experienced—not simply displayed.</p>

As weddings evolve toward greater intention and individuality, Solaire Resort North’s Finding Your North returns this March with a renewed focus on community, collaboration, and celebrations designed to be experienced—not simply displayed.

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