What do I need to know before contacting the hotel?
- Date and time of the wedding (alternative dates if your preferred date is not available)
- Meal period (Lunch Celebration, Afternoon Reception or Dinner Celebration)
- Number of persons expected for the event
- An estimated budget for the event
How far in advance should I reserve the date?
We recommend reserving your date at least one year in advance, but should you have an auspicious date, we suggest booking your special day earlier to ensure availability.
Our venues will be available for reservations 14 months prior to your event.
What is the minimum attendance required for a wedding celebration?
- There is a minimum requirement of 250 persons for lunch and 400 persons for dinner in The Grand Ballroom, which has a maximum capacity of 1,000 persons.
- There is a minimum requirement of 150 persons, in the Garden Pavilion, which has a maximum capacity of 200 persons.
- There is a minimum requirement of 100 persons, in Junior Ballroom, which has a maximum capacity of 140 persons.
What if my attendance falls between 150 to 400 people?
You may consider having a lunch reception instead. Our wedding lunch packages require a minimum attendance of 250 persons, and the function may be hosted in The Grand Ballroom.
What are the deposits based on, and when are they due?
Deposits are based on 10 to 100 percent of the combined food and beverage minimum, plus the rental fees for the event space reserved. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- 10 percent of the total anticipated revenue is required upon signing of the contract.
- A further non-refundable deposit of 20 percent of the total anticipated revenue is required on or 9 months prior to the wedding.
- A further non-refundable deposit of 20 percent of the total anticipated revenue is required on or 6 months prior to the wedding.
- A further non-refundable deposit of 30 percent of the total anticipated revenue is required on or 3 months prior to the wedding.
- A final non-refundable deposit of 20 percent of the total anticipated revenue is required on or 1 month prior to the wedding.
Estimated balance amount and incidentals are to be guaranteed with a credit card 1 week before the wedding celebration.
Does the hotel provide full-fledged wedding planning services?
Our weddings team specialises in venue management, and mainly oversee on-site arrangements and act as the liaison between the couple and our in-house Culinary and Operations Teams, to ensure that you will have the most memorable experience imaginable. Should you be interested to engage a professional wedding planner for your special day, our weddings team will be pleased to provide you with a list of recommended planners for your consideration.
Does the hotel allow customisation of the menu?
Our Culinary Team will be delighted to curate a personalised menu that will best fit the dietary preferences and/or requirements of your loved ones. Menu customisation will commence after the contract has been signed.
Can I bring in my own wines?
Corkage fees of SGD 40 nett per bottle of wine or champagne, and SGD 50 nett per bottle of spirit or hard liquor apply. Please note that all hard liquor, wines and champagne brought into the hotel must be duty-paid and fully sealed. The hotel reserves the right not to serve duty-free and/or opened bottles. Concoction of cocktails with self-brought liquor may be arranged at SGD 10 per person. An advanced notice of two weeks prior to the event date is required.