Just when you thought there were no dress rehearsals for life’s big moments, Edsa Shangri-La Manila presents its first experience expo on June 1, featuring esteemed names in styling, production, and event entertainment
Following seven years of ‘Unveil: A Wedding Fair’, Edsa Shangri-La Manila redefines the experience of event exhibits this year. In addition to catering to engaged couples, it now welcomes soon-to-be debutants, young VIPs, and adults commemorating significant milestones to partake in the festivities.
The hotel stages its first experience expo, Strictly RSVP, showcasing creative vision, talent, and an inspired collaboration with renowned industry names on June 1 at multiple locations: The M Room, Pool Bar: Oven, Fire Pit, Grill, and the Palawan and Isla Ballrooms. A by-invitation-only event for selected prospecting guests, the experience expo boasts a series of special packages and premium offers for celebrating urbanites, helping couples and celebrators with their selections.
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Above Strictly RSVP’s ‘The Big Bash’ (Photo: Edsa Shangri-La Manila)
What to look forward to?
Kids’ Lab
Young VIPs are in for a treat as interactive land adventures transform into a whimsical world of wonder at the experience expo. Artfully designed by Styled Events by Beng Villanueva, The M Room is brought to life with fun bites, colourful concoctions, entertainment stations, and an animated programme curated for young cubs to cool tweens.
Get ready for the ultimate play date! Edsa Shangri-La will present a taste of what’s cooking in a Kid’s Lab celebration on June 1 from 1 to 4pm.

Above Strictly RSVP’s ‘@Eighteen’ (Photo: Edsa Shangri-La Manila)
The Big Bash
For themed celebrations and special milestones, Strictly RSVP’s interactive simulation of The Big Bash transports guests to different locations and exciting points in time. From cocktails in one of the hotel’s unique al fresco event spaces to the transformation of the Palawan Ballroom, guests are in for a treat at every pit stop.
Featuring the inspired creative touch of Royal Flower Shoppe by Gina Galang, Strictly RSVP’s The Big Bash sets out to stir some fun on June 1 from 4 to 7pm.
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Above Strictly RSVP’s ‘Ting Hun’ (Photo: Edsa Shangri-La Manila)
@Eighteen, Ting Hun, Me & You
Enter the world of life’s next chapter, from an independent young adult to couples engaging in the fine tradition of commitment and betrothed pairs preparing to say the big “I do.”
The experience expo transforms the Isla Ballroom into a beauty of themed contrasts, with celebrations defined by East and West. It stars Blooms Event Styling by Allen and JP, Nikki Chatto Floral Designs, Kyno Kho, Jo Claravall, and Flowers & Events by Teddy Manuel.
From timeless traditional to contemporary innovative installations, guests are in for a dinner reception that excites the senses. Post-worthy spots, light bites with big flavours, musical entertainment, and a chance to meet and greet the creatives who could be your collaborative partners for your celebration await the curated guest list for this exclusive event on June 1 from 7 to 10pm.
For more information on the offers, email events.esl@shangri-la.com.
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