Wedding Venue

Last night marks the start of the hunt for our wedding venue. We are looking at inviting only 120-150 guests. The theme will be greek in tiffany blue & white colors.

Amara Sanctuary offers a glass pavillion good for solemnization. Solemnization package also includes wedding favors and a deluxe room which can be upgraded to 1 bedroom villa @ $300+. Like their idea of having a miniature wedding cake as wedding favor. But the ballroom is located a distance away from the glass pavillion which would be inconvenient for the old people. Spa was also not ready even though this is called a "sanctuary".

After discussion and a round of drinks @ their Shutters restuarant, the wedding consultant, Irene Loh, sent a buggy to drive us to the garden pool - splendid place for bbq. We had a good sea view at the infinity pool before we leave.

Then we went to check out the Siloso Beach Resort where we could potentially put up our foreign guests. Nice big pools with waterfall on the backdrop but cafe doesn't look inviting at all. Promotion rate for superior room is $150++ (sun-thur) and $190++ (fri & sat).

Evening was followed by an enjoyable dinner at Cafe Del Mar. Love their deco of blue & white theme. Lamp chops were succulent and spring chicken was crispy on the outside and pretty tender inside. Bear thought the place would be good for his company event(s) and requested for a quotation. They are offering $35 for buffet for corporate function. Sounds like a good deal. Boo will like to have HP party held here too :P

Dropped by One 15 Marina Club before we leave Sentosa and bOy! We were impressed. There was a function going on and it just exude exclusive elegance. If only we could hold our wedding on board one of the yachts here......

Other venues that we have shortlisted are:
Four Seasons - 14 Sep unavailable
Fullerton - Straits Room Renaissance Wedding, love the room but unavailable
Ritz Carlton - Only Chihuly room fits the min req but has a pillar
Raffles Hotel - Casuarina suite and ballroom are available for lunch, East India room is available for both lunch and dinner
St Regis - Out of Scope cos need min 350
Botanical Gardens (Burkill Hall or Au Jardin) - Got mosquitos
National Museum
Asian Civilization Museum
Royal Caribbean

Things that can negotiate with hotel:
a. Free corkage
b. Free beer
c. Use of hotel room as day room for helpers
d. Extra night stay
e. Projector?