Looking for a banquet venue was such a headache!

It was another big investment, and we definitely wanted to make every dollar spent worthwhile. Few factors for those who are preparing their wedding as well:

1) Venue ( ulu places mean possibilities of your invited guests "putting aeroplanes")

2) The minimum & maximum tables that the ballroom can accommodate ( to do this, you must have an estimation of your guest list)

3) Solemnization area ( some hotels charge extra if you want to hold it at their poolside etc)

4) Layout of the ballroom (preferably pillar-less)

5) Price

6) Food ( personally, I prefer food from chinese resturant in the hotel)

7) Any other additional charges

We finally decided on Hotel Intercontinental as it more or less fulfill all the six factors:

1) Accessible by MRT - Bugis station, next to Bugis Junction

 

2) Accommodate a minimum of 27 tables for luncheon

We wanted to keep it small as a cozy event. However, it is kinda difficult as relatives alone, we will have about 10+ tables! Places like Mandarin Oriental, Goodwood Park, Fullerton Hotel are either too small or too big for us.

We were really glad that Hotel Intercontinental can allow a minimum of 27 tables despite that it is actually a very big ballroom.  In fact, we didnt wait long to confirm the booking.

3) Solemnization will be held at the foyer area outside the ballroom. We will have the whole area to ourselves! Hey, talk about exclusive huh?

4) It's a rectangular layout with no pillar. Prefect! No blocked view.

5) Slightly more than our budgeted amount, but I guess it's okay.