5 places to put a ring on it
From intimate ceremonies for two to cosy luncheons overlooking the cityscape or banquets for the clan - here are some of the best places to say "I do".
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Making choices require courage. Marriage is waking up every day and renewing your love for your partner; remembering why you chose them to be the Bonnie to your Clyde.
Weddings are a one-day (sometimes more) affair that mark the beginning of a new journey - they are a beautiful celebration of love, courage and commitment.
We've put together some of the most gorgeous venues for brides and grooms-to-be.
1. Raffles City Singapore
So many options in one venue - from hotel ballrooms to rooftop restaurants for that cosy gathering with your loved ones - you'll be spoilt for choice at Raffles City Singapore.
Check out SKAI Restaurant on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford. Breathtaking views of the entire city right at your feet. Watch the world go by and dream of the adventures you will go on together.
And because we are very practical folks, your friends and family will thank you for choosing a city-centre location with excellent connectivity. Yes, we like to beat the traffic and hop on the next train home.
More photos of SKAI from our recent interview with Si Yun who's part of our Graduate Development Programme.
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2. ION Sky
For the sartorialists among us, how about some In-The-Mood-for-Love vibes, think cheongsams and jade accesssories...
There's a whole lot of themes you can explore for a wedding at this stunning venue. At 218 metres above ground, your guests will be left breathless and it will be a night to remember not only for you but also your friends and loved ones.
Head to Salt Grill & Sky Bar on level 55 of ION Orchard. Oh, and it's also directly connected to Orchard MRT station, a yay from us.
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3. Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila
Destination wedding? We love!
A perfect excuse for a vacation with your nearest and dearest, we are all in for vacation weddings. From pre-wedding parties to post-wedding retail therapy / cafe-hopping / spa treatments, what's not to love!
Move aside Bali - we are already thinking of a poolside solemnisation at Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila, after which the party adjourns indoors for a cocktail before we commence an elegant dinner banquet topped off with gorgeous botanicals, cheers and laughter.
There's a promotion going on now, check it out!
4. CapitaGreen
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Surprise, surprise.
A wedding party right in the heart of the CBD, perched atop a Grade A office building.
If you like your creature comforts minus the hustle and bustle, trust us, the CBD is a perfect hideaway on weekends.
Your relatives and friends will be pleasantly surprised by how convenient it is to get here, find parking space and most importantly - how gorgeous the views are!
Artemis Grill is on the 40th floor of CapitaGreen, the iconic building with the prominent red 'flower' or wind scoop right in the middle of the Singapore skyline.
Hear from the new executive chef, Oliver Hyde, on his culinary philosophy and what sets the restaurant apart.
And it's a hop, skip and jump away from Raffles Place MRT station or Telok Ayer MRT station.
5. Ascott Central Wuxi
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Our best kept secret. We saved the best for the last.
Sometimes our proclamations of love aren't big gestures, grand parties. We can get behind a romantic, intimate proposal with your better half.
If you did a double take and thought this was set in Manhattan, you can be forgiven! Ascott Central Wuxi is the perfect backdrop for bubbly and good conversations as you watch the city fall asleep... until the sun peeks through the clouds and kisses the cheeks of your loved one.
We're smitten. Are you?