If you were like most little girls growing up, you probably would have given some thought to how your wedding would pan out. For most, waltzing down the main carpet of a grand hotel ballroom in a designer gown, surrounded by hundreds of friends and family is considered de rigueur.
However, as the price of hotel wedding tables hits a new high, Singaporean millennials are increasingly choosing to hold their weddings in alternative, non-hotel venues. Not only is renting non-hotel venues wallet-friendly, but it also allows for a more casual, relaxed wedding arrangement.
Be it a small wedding of 50 comprising of family and close friends or a more extravagant celebration with 200 guests, saying “I do” at one of these non-hotel wedding venues won’t put a hole in your wallet.
For your convenience, this article states the cost per guests. If the restaurant states prices per table, the article assumes each table seats ten guests. Prices are correct on date of publishing.
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For those who prefer their wedding setup to give off a rustic woodland feel, get hitched at Beaulieu House. Dine on Chinese seafood and western cuisine in this neo-classical colonial mansion which overlooks the blue waters of the Johor Straits.
Price: From S$70 per guest
Guest capacity: up to 200
Address: 117 Beaulieu Rd, S(759837)
Contact number: 6257 9234
Email: enquiries@beaulieuhouse.com.sg
If you love scenery and nature, Sentosa Golf Club is the place to gather with your loved ones against the backdrop of one of the world’s top golf courses. Known for their impeccable service, Sentosa will help customise your wedding theme to cater to either an intimate ceremony or a lavish matrimony.
Price: From ~S$88+ per guest, $888+ per lunch table (minimum spend of 10 tables). See full menu here.
Guest capacity: up to 280
Address: 27 Bukit Manis Rd, S(099892)
Contact number: 6279 1791 / 6373 7135
Email: Fill in the form here
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At the Chui Huay Lim Teochew restaurant, each booking comes with a complimentary barrel of 30-litre Tiger beer, cake, floral decorations, a bottle of champagne and champagne fountain display for toasting.
Price: From S$70 per guest, (minimum spend of 20 tables), see full menu here
Guest capacity: 200 guests onward
Address: 190 Keng Lee Road, #01-02, Chui Huay Lim Club, S(308490)
Contact number: 6732 3637
Email: Fill in the form here
Instead of a formal sit-down dinner in a hotel ballroom, opt for a more casual but equally exquisite lunch atop Mount Faber. Overlooking views of the city and the harbour, Faber Peak Singapore promises a romantic wedding which will leave you feeling on top of the world.
Price: From S$108 per guest for lunch, (minimum spend of 10 tables), see full menu here
Guest capacity: 100 to 230
Address: Faber Peak Singapore, Level 2, 109 Mount Faber Road, S(099203)
Contact number: 6377 9688
Email: events@onefabergroup.com or fill in the form here
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For those who want a more traditional, hotel-styled Chinese banquet setting, try the Hilltop Garden Restaurant. The restaurant offers 9-course meals replete with a cocktail reception party, and the first course served with laser lighting, smoke and music effects.
Price: From S$70 per guest, (minimum spend of 20 tables), see full menu here
Guest capacity: 200 guests onward
Address: Civil Service Club, 91 Bukit Batok West Avenue 2, S(659206)
Contact number: 6316 5500
Email: Fill in the form here
Increasingly, holding outdoor weddings have been in vogue, with Hort Park being a popular choice. However, if you don’t want to compromise on comfort, have the ceremony on HortLawn and usher your guests into the indoor, air-conditioned multi-purpose hall for a catered sit-down meal after.
Price: S$775.75 for a four-hour booking (Tuesdays to Thursdays), S$963 for a four-hour booking (Fridays to Sundays), book venue here
Guest capacity: up to 200
Address: 33 Hyderabad Rd, S(119578)
Contact number: 6773 0060
Email: Fill in the form here
Credit: Synchronal Photography
Credit: Synchronal Photography
Credit: Synchronal Photography
Couples who prefer a more private setting can consider Da Paolo BistroBar, tucked away in Rochester Park. Settle down for a serving of contemporary European cuisine over drinks in the gastrobar’s breezy, laid-back environment.
Price: Canapes start at S$28 per guest, buffets start at S$58++ per guest, see full menu here
Guest capacity: up to 200
Address: 3 Rochester Park, S(139214)
Contact number: 6774 5537 or 9363 7592
Email: events@dapaolo.com.sg
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Located by the sea, Little Island Brewing Co. is an industrial-chic café which serves as an ideal wedding venue. Sit down with your loved ones for an elegant meal as the sunset filters into the alfresco space. And when everyone’s hunger is sated, cue music from a live band and dance the night away.
Price: From S$57 per guest (minimum spend of S$1,140), see full menu here
Number of guests: 50 to 380
Address: Block 6, Changi Village Road, #01-01/02, S(509907)
Contact number: 6543 9100
Email: info@libc.co
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With its monochromatic colour palette and minimalistic interior design, Masons is a quaint venue which is both stylish and sophisticated. Guests can spill out into the restaurant’s adjoining garden alfresco area, preventing the venue from feeling over-crowded.
Price: From S$68 per guest (minimum spend varies, see rates here)
Guest capacity: up to 200
Address: 8 Lock Road, S(108936)
Contact number: 6694 2216
Email: events@masons.sg
Credit: Synchronal Photography
Credit: Synchronal Photography
Min Jiang @ One-North offers an oriental chic wedding nestled within Rochester park. Housed in a stylish two-storey black and white colonial bungalow, dine on Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine with your guests on the restaurant’s open-air terrace.
Price: From S$78 per guest, see full menu here
Guest capacity: 50 to 150 (inclusive of outdoor seating)
Address: 5 Rochester Park, S(139216)
Contact number: 6774 0122
Email: Fill in the form here
Up your wedding dinner game when you host your guests in this revolving dining room offering a panoramic sea view. Keep the glasses of your guests full with freeflow red wine, beer, soft drinks and Chinese tea from 7.00pm to 10.30pm.
Price: From S$57 per guest, see full menu here
Guest capacity: 200 to 400
Address: 201 Keppel Road, S(099419)
Contact number: 6277 6841
Email: wedding.enquiry@prima.com.sg
Want a yacht wedding but don’t want to deal with seawater possibly ruining your hair and makeup? Hold your wedding on land at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club instead. Feast on either an international buffet meal or an 8-course Chinese dinner buffet dinner against the picturesque backdrop of yachts and water.
Price: From S$88.90, (minimum spend of 10 tables), see full menu here
Guest capacity: 100 to 250
Address: 52 West Coast Ferry Road, S(126887)
Contact number: 6768 9297
Email: sales@rsyc.org.sg
Credit: Synchronal Photography
Credit: Synchronal Photography
If you’re the sort who love holidaying wherever there’s sun, sand, and sea, hold a tropical-themed wedding at the Tanjong Beach Club. For maximum chill beach vibes, invite your guests to lounge and sip on cocktails by the poolside before settling down for a coastal-inspired, evening meal.
Price: Canapes start at S$38 per guest, meals start at S$52 per guest, see full menu here
Guest capacity: 50 to 300
Address: 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa, S(098942)
Contact number: 6270 1355
Email: tbc@tanjongbeachclub.com
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At the Chevrons, have a breezy, tranquil poolside wedding. Choose from International, Malay, Chinese or Indian menu options and feast under the moonlight or bask in the sun with your guests.
Price: From S$73 per guest, (minimum of 30 pax), see full menu here
Guest capacity: 30 to 500
Address: 48 Boon Lay Way, S(609961)
Contact number: 6668 8865
Email: banquetsales@chevrons.org.sg
Though weddings are meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, it doesn’t mean you should blow your life savings on a single evening to make your special night memorable.
If anything, a poorly budgeted wedding can riddle you and your new spouse in financial debt, and cause unnecessary, unhappy arguments about money.
One tip to prevent marring your big day and to exercise financial responsibility is to use SingSaver to compare the various personal loans available across Singapore for a loan most suitable to fund your big day.
Both the Citibank Personal loan (4.27% per annum) and the HSBC personal loan (4.5% per annum) are great choices as they both have one of the lowest interest rates on the market.
If you have credit cards, make them work for you via cashback rebates when you use them to pay off loans. The cashback rebate from Standard Chartered Bank’s Unlimited Cashback of 1.5% and AMEX’s True Cashback of 3% does add up and can help you save more.
So plan your finances carefully and fully enjoy your wedding day!
Cover image: Bloc Memoire Photography
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