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13 Wedding Venues For Every Budget
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Getting married is a big thing in Singapore, and it's not just because it's one of the biggest
decisions in your life - it's also about the money!
Yes, anyone who has gotten married in Singapore or is preparing to get married will be able to tell you about the level of stress they go through. Not only is it a time-consuming affair (no doubt a happy one!), it is also costly.
Most Singaporeans of marriageable age are sandwiched between the cultural heritage of their parents and the modernity that they are brought up to embrace.
This is why Singaporean weddings still include a traditional aspect (e.g: banquet, dowry) which also increases the cost of the entire celebration.
Let us at GET.com help you zoom in on wedding venues that are suitable for every type of budget.
Wedding Venue Costs
While wedding costs and budgets are largely determined by the couple and their parents' wishes,
wedding venues typically take up more than half of the total cost.
This is why choosing a suitable venue which fits your criteria and your budget is the key to managing your overall wedding costs.
Some factors that can greatly influence the cost of a wedding venue include the location, number of expected attendees, whether it is held on a weekday or weekend and if your banquet is held during lunch or dinner.
Keep these in mind and check out the different rates using these factors to help you choose your ideal venue.
Wedding Venues For The Budget Conscious
For couples who prefer to spend more money on their future home, they may feel that they don't need a five-star venue to celebrate their love.
It's more about the people you are surrounded with rather than the pretty venue or the food you are eating!
This definitely makes sense, so for those of you who do not want a very extravagant venue, you can check out some nice restaurants, event halls or country clubs instead of the usual hotel ballrooms.
Here are 5 venues that cost less than $1000 per table that you can consider:
1. Tim Palace
The Tim Palace restaurant is one of the 3 restaurants that form the Gim Tim Group of Restaurants. Tim Palace is located in SAFRA Toa Payoh and the place looks glamourous by restaurant standards.
The price per table ranges from $628 nett to $1098 nett. Note that there is a minimum requirement of 15 tables.
2. Beaulieu House Restaurant
Beaulieu House is on a hill with a beautiful sea view. This restaurant is inside the Sembawang Park, it is a tranquil and dreamy spot, which works wonders for couples looking for a calm and romantic atmosphere for their wedding.
Wedding prices start at $55 per guest (for a weekend lunch buffet, or a weekday buffet), so it can be quite affordable depending on how many people you invite and the menu that you choose.
The cheapest wedding menu is $698 per table (10 people), and you can choose if you want to purchase additional ones like extra beer, wine or floral centerpieces.
3. The Chevrons
If you like a wedding planned around a poolside without the price of a hotel, the Chevrons can fulfill that fantasy. You can also choose a ballroom of your choice if you prefer to walk down the aisle the traditional way.
Prices start at $738 nett per table for lunch packages (minimum of 15 tables) and starts at $838 nett per table for dinners (minimum of 20 tables).
4. Hort Park
Image source: National Parks Board, Singapore
Hort Park has an indoor, air-conditioned hall that couples can book from National Parks. It is a great place for couples who want to marry in nature with an indoor restaurant setting.
Couples can hire their own caterers and other vendors for their reception, allowing them to work comfortably within their budget and preference.
The cost of booking the venue is from $775.75 for a 4-hour booking (Tuesdays-Thursdays) and $963 for a 4-hour booking on weekends (Friday-Sunday).
5. Faber Peak At Mount Faber
Image source: Singapore Tourism Board
Looking for a special venue for your wedding that's high above everything else? Faber Peak atop Mount Faber would fit the bill!
Whether it’s a romantic solemnisation ceremony or a charming garden party, Faber Peak Singapore offers an array of unique wedding venues and themes that would suit many couples.
Wedding lunch packages start at $980++ per table and dinner packages start at $1280++ per table. This price doesn't include taxes and there is an additional 10% service fee.
Other than these, there are many other ways to keep your wedding affordable, such as having a church wedding with lunch reception or just going with a solemnisation ceremony with a smaller reception only for close family and friends.
Hotel Weddings
For couples who prefer a hotel wedding for its convenience and grandeur, there is a wide range of hotels to choose from that can offer a different atmosphere for different budgets.
Most importantly, the number of attendees will determine the size of the ballroom you need, so you can use that as a first filter to limit your choices.
This is because some venues require a minimum number of tables to fill, so if you are looking at a smaller and more intimate environment you can save yourself some time by not visiting them.
Here are 8 hotels with smaller minimum table numbers:
1. Mandarin Orchard – 6 tables
2. Royal Plaza on Scotts – 8 tables
3. Mandarin Oriental – 10 tables
4. Sheraton Towers – 10 tables
5. Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel – 10 tables
6. Regent Hotel Singapore – 10 tables
7. Grand Copthorne Waterfront – 10 tables
8. Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa – 12 tables
Make sure to check out these tips to save more on your wedding banquet in Singapore.
Credit Cards That Help You Save On Wedding Costs
As wedding banquets tend to be large expenses ranging from $10,000 to $40,000, using a credit card to pay for it will a big convenience - and who carries $40,000 in cash anyways? No one.
Since you will be using a credit card anyway, use it smartly to help you save some money as well!
Look for credit cards that give you special deals on weddings. These can include banquet discounts, cashback, or an additional hotel stay night at the hotel.
If you use the right cashback card you can also save a lot of money. For example, if you use The American Express ® True Cashback Card to pay for your banquet you will earn 1.5% cashback on your purchase. If you were to spend $25,000 on your banquet, you would earn $375 in cashback!
In the same case scenario, if you would use MANHATTAN World MasterCard (which offers 3% cashback on purchases up to a yearly maximum of $800) to pay for your $25,000 banquet, you'd earn $750 in cashback!
If you are paying by instalments, look for a card with a 0% instalment plan so that you can better manage your cashflow.
Here you can see our pick of the best rewards credit cards in the market.
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