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Guam has been influenced by Spain for over 300 years, and 75% of the island’s population is Catholic, so churches can be seen everywhere. However, the role of churches is no longer just as sacred places for worshippers to pray; they have become popular venues for many couples to hold their weddings. The reasons include their solemn and dignified atmosphere, the lack of complicated rituals and taboos, and most importantly, the convenience of going on a honeymoon right after the wedding. Why not?

The Crystal Chapel, located on the northern cape of Tumon Bay, was built in 2004 and is one of the newer churches on Guam. Standing on a high platform overlooking the sea, it offers a panoramic view of Tumon Bay and is the most dreamy church on the island with the highest atrium, the longest aisle, and the largest capacity. Along the straight, extended aisle bathed in brilliant sunlight, with the blue sky and sea stretching 270 degrees before your eyes, the couple exchanges vows of love and then shares this blissful moment with their guests.

The development of wedding churches in Guam has reached a considerable scale. In addition to the Crystal Chapel at Nikko Hotel, almost all major five-star hotels on the island have at least one affiliated chapel. It’s worth mentioning that these chapels were all designed by renowned architects, ranging from luxurious and minimalist to fantasy-style churches. Couples can choose a chapel that matches their preferred style.

A typical church wedding lasts about 1.5 hours. The couple arrives at the chapel in a stretch limousine, exchanges rings under the witness of a priest, lights romantic candles, signs the marriage certificate, and finally concludes this warm ceremony accompanied by the blessing music of the organ and the presence of guests.

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