LUMINARY SPOTLIGHT In Conversation with The World's Most Extraordinary Wedding Professionals

YOUR EVENTS ARE KNOWN FOR EXTRAORDINARY FLORALS. FROM WHERE DO YOU SOURCE THE BLOOMS? “We support local flower farms all over the country. This is practical and encourages local farmers to improve their products further to match international quality. For the events that require flowers that we can’t source in the Philippines, my favorite flower farms are from Ecuador and Amsterdam.”

FAV FILIPINO BRIDAL DESIGNER?

“Michael Cinco for his detailed designs.”

FAV TRAVEL EXPERIENCE? “My recent travel to Antarctica was unique and unforgettable. The long days of travel were well-worth seeing what only a few people can see. I take ideas and inspiration from places I travel to, and Antarctica gave me respite and a new way of seeing the world.”

GIDEON HERMOSA HOUSE OF HERMOSA MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Within seconds of posting to his wildly-popular Instagram account, event designer and stylist extraordinaire Gideon Hermosa usually racks up a few thousand ‘likes’ within seconds. The hashtag #Gideonized is now universally synonymous with his near-magic ability to transform average spaces into innovative, highly-complex production masterpieces boasting floral scale and creativity that appear otherworldly. His impressive client list also represents his worldwide fame as a designer. Just name any Filipino celebrity, millionaire, or influencer, and chances are, Gideon has designed (or is currently designing) the wedding of their wildest dreams. Thanks to the power of social media, his client list has rapidly expanded beyond his home base. The global demand perfectly matches Gideon’s sense of wanderlust since he hopes to visit every country in the world before he turns thirty years old. Judging by his current pace, we expect he’ll accomplish that goal sooner than most could ever dream.

FAV HOTEL (WORLDWIDE) FOR A VACATION? “Take me to any AMAN property—unparallel service, best locations in the world, and beautiful properties. You can truly relax.” - GH

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