There are so many criteria to picking the right venue. For one, it must be able to accommodate your desired number of guests. Some venues are suitable for a small-scale wedding; some have ballrooms that are so huge they can sit your entire clan.

For most weddings in Singapore, they are held in the ballrooms of hotels. This is mostly to accommodate bigger groups. The ambience of hotel ballrooms plays a big part in creating the mood for such a grand event too.

We picked The Fullerton Hotel Singapore for many reasons, with the primary reason being its rich history. Being patriotic Singaporeans ourselves, we had wanted something iconic of Singapore to hold our wedding at, and The Fullerton Hotel couldn’t have been a better choice.

Our #BradMelWedding was held on 17 Jun 2016 and 18 Jun 2016 – the first day for solemnization and the second for the banquet.

Our package with The Fullerton Hotel Singapore includes the venue for the former and the ballroom for the latter, and a 2-night stay at the Loft Suite.

While most may place their emphasis on the venues, we didn’t think the rooms were any less important. In fact, the Loft Suite proved to be the perfect bridal suite for its totality. It boasts a space of two stories, leaving us with ample room to move around – for makeup, photography, and occasional visiting guests.

We also loved The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s grand ballroom with the elegant flight of stairs, which impacted the overall atmosphere of the march-in.

But of course, the banquet team deserves a mention for their dedication. All our guests were singing praises of our 5-course lunch and we couldn’t be happier to know that everyone loved the food.

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We had a cocktail reception complete with a dessert table. The pastry team lined up a series of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s signature kuehs, and it was a sight to behold. Our guests were stuffing themselves silly even before the lunch began!

For our 5-course lunch, we opted for individually plated courses as we wanted something neater. The starter was a Trio Combination of Lobster with Fruits Salad in Thai Style, Roasted Suckling Pig and Pan-fried Scallop stuffed with Shrimp Paste in Spicy Fragrant Salt.

This was followed by the Mini Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Oven-baked Chilean Sea Bass marinated with Miso, Asapargus and Cherry Tomato; Stewed Pork Rib in Honey and Fermented Bean Sauce; and the Eight Treasures Fried Rice with Foie Gras wrapped in Lotus Leaf.

The general favourites were the Mini Budda Jumps Over The Wall and the Chilean Sea Bass. So if you are ever going to hold a wedding banquet in The Fullerton Hotel, you might want to consider including these two dishes in your menu!

That feeling you get when your guests were full of praises for the menu you arranged was one so satisfying. It was surely comforting to know that everyone enjoyed the food from the reception!

Once again, thank you for being part of our Big Day, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore! It was a choice we never regretted.

Read: The highlights of #BradMelWedding and tips on how to plan a wedding.

If you and your partner are looking to tie the knot, look no further. The Westin Singapore is inviting all couples to participate in their video contest where you stand a chance to win an extravagant wedding package worth almost S$50,000 at The Westin Singapore (inclusive of a wedding banquet at the Grand Ballroom). Other exciting prizes include a 2-night stay at selected Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the region.

The competition ends on Friday, 31 July 2015 and winners will be announced at The Westin Singapore’s Wedding Showcase on Saturday, 1 August 2015. Admission to the event is free (registration required) and complimentary light refreshments will be provided.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

The grand prize is a wedding package worth almost S$50,000 which includes a luxurious banquet at The Westin Singapore’s Grand Ballroom (8-course wedding set menu for up to 250 guests with free flow Chinese tea, soft drinks and other mixers).

Choose from three beautiful wedding themes – whimsical romance, oriental blush and elegant devotion. You deserve only the best on your big day, so why not choose The Westin Singapore?

The grand prize also includes a complimentary 30-litre barrel of beer, an afternoon set tea for two (to be enjoyed in the bridal suite before the wedding reception) and a two-night stay in The Westin Singapore’s Sea View Suite (with access to Westin Executive Club).

You also get to discuss all nitty gritty details with the hotel’s experienced Westin Wedding Specialists who have an eye for the finest details. Floral decors (for aisle stands, guests tables and reception tables), wedding wishes tree and even its tags will be specially prepared for this joyous occasion.

If you think that is all, you are wrong. The lucky couple is in for an endless pampering treat! Enjoy a bottle of premium champagne for tasting, wedding invitation cards for up to 70% of the confirmed attendance (not inclusive of printing), wedding favours for all guests, complimentary tasting session for 10 persons and a five tier-display wedding cake with a genuine top tier that will be delivered to your bridal suite. We know it sounds unbelievable, but this wedding celebration could actually be yours – with everything paid for.

There are also many other prizes up for grabs, including a night stay at The Westin Singapore’s Harbour View Suite (S$4000), 2-night stay at The St Regis Bali Resort’s St Regis Suite (S$2990), 45-minutes live band performance by Compass Entertainment (S$888), 2-night stay at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa’s Superior Sea View Room (S$858), 2-night stay at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s Deluxe Garden View Room (S$707), couple spa at The Westin Singapore’s Heavenly Spa (S$390), meal for two at Seasonal Tastes and more!

HOW YOU CAN WIN

Create a couple video and upload it onto www.westinweddingonus.sg. The template is already ready, so all you have to do is to proceed with six simple steps: Upload a cover photo, an image of you and your partner when you were kids, a picture of the place you first met, a date night photo, an image of your proposal and a soundtrack to go with the video.

Upon completion, get your family and friends to vote for your video. Your chance of winning increases when you share it on your social media networks. A lucky pair will have their lavish wedding paid for by The Westin Singapore. What are you waiting for?

THE WESTIN SINGAPORE’S WEDDING SHOWCASE

We understand that every girl’s wedding is the most important day of her life, so why not sit back, relax and leave the job to the experts?

On Saturday, 1 August 2015, from 2pm – 5pm, meet the Westin Wedding Specialists who will ensure that every aspect of your wedding is well taken care of. Winners will also be announced at the Wedding Showcase itself.

The Westin Singapore’s Wedding Showcase
Saturday, 1 August 2015
2pm – 5pm
Grand Ballroom, Level 3
The Westin Singapore
12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2

To register, please email Sheauwen.Lek@westin.com or call 65.6922.6891. For more information, please visit www.TheWestinSingapore.com/weddings.

This post is brought to you by The Westin Singapore.