Top Wedding Restaurants in Singapore

Getting married in Singapore? First comes the solemnisation, followed by a banquet

Getting married is a once-in-a-lifetime event and there is no doubt that every couple will want to share the joy of their nuptials with friends and loved ones.

Most weddings begin with a solemnisation followed by a wedding reception or banquet. 

In Singapore, it is fairly common for couples to invite a large group of guests that include their friends, colleagues and relatives.

The problem then lies in deciding the perfect place to host your guests. Should you go with a traditional Chinese-style wedding banquet? Or perhaps impress your guests by holding your wedding reception at a venue that offers breathtaking views of Singapore’s skyline?

Share the joy of your nuptials with your family and friends at these wedding restaurants in Singapore!

Things to consider when deciding on the restaurant for your wedding banquet

With the plethora of wedding restaurants available, it can be tough deciding on which restaurant to go with.

To help you decide, here are some factors to consider in helping you narrow down your options.

Guest capacity

Do you want to invite your extended relatives or just your immediate family members? Or perhaps extend the wedding reception invite to just a handful of close and dear friends?

Most wedding restaurants have a limit on the number of guests that their venue can accommodate. Deciding on the number of guests you want to invite helps you to shortlist appropriate restaurants.

Some restaurants can hold up to 150 guests while other restaurants have the luxury of having multiple private rooms, which can be expanded to hold more guests.

Location

The location of the wedding restaurant is something that you may wish to consider, particularly if you want a beach-side or a nature-themed wedding reception.

While Singapore is fairly accessible with its extensive network of public transport, places such as Sentosa or Keppel Island may require a little more travelling time.

Consider the mode of transport that your guests will need to take when deciding on your wedding restaurant. If it is somewhere relatively out of the way, perhaps consider providing complimentary cab vouchers or specific directions for them to get to the wedding restaurant.

Ambience

Do you have a specific theme in mind for your wedding reception? Perhaps a Great Gatsby themed or an outdoor and nature type of wedding banquet? Some couples are able to picture their ideal wedding banquet while others may still be fretting over which style and ambience to go with.

Regardless, go with a wedding restaurant that resonates with your love story.

Type of food

Food is definitely the main concern for guests at any wedding. Regardless of how beautiful the restaurant’s wedding decorations may be, unappetising and bland-tasting food will ruin the joyous mood anytime. 

Before engaging a particular restaurant for your wedding banquet, perhaps dine in as a regular customer to gauge how their food tastes. It also provides you with an idea of the levels of customer service within the restaurant.

Prior to your actual wedding banquet day, most restaurants will also provide couples with a tasting session. This allows you to make any final comments and suggestions if there is any dish in particular that is not up to your standard.

Cost

Booking an entire restaurant for your wedding reception can add up to a hefty amount! The number of guests that you intend to invite and the type of services that you include – all these have to be factored into your wedding costs.

To avoid overspending, have in mind a budget to help you decide on which wedding restaurant to go with. 

Additional add-ons

Most wedding restaurants would have a wedding package for couples that includes food and complimentary parking on top of booking the restaurant for your wedding reception. However, you should ask the event planning or restaurant whether there are any other services that are included or excluded from the wedding package.

For instance, some wedding restaurants have the option for you to hire their in-house band at a discount rate. Other wedding restaurants may include simply decorations as part of the wedding package. Regardless, it is best to check with the restaurant directly to avoid any nasty surprises when it is time for you to foot the bill.

How can I ensure that things go smoothly during my wedding reception at the restaurant?

Engage your bridesmaid and groomsmen

Your wedding is YOUR big day. As such, leave the details and issues with your bridesmaid and groomsmen! After all, they are there to ensure that you and your other half enjoy the special day without having to worry about a thing!

If you are the die-hard worrywart, perhaps give clear instructions to your bridesmaid on groomsmen on their roles during the actual wedding reception. For instance, some may be responsible for directing guests to their allocated tables. Others may be responsible for coordinating with the restaurant manager and service staff to ensure that guests receive their food promptly and as per their dietary requirements.

Call out guests with special diets

When planning your wedding luncheon or dinner, there will likely be guests that have certain dietary requirements. For instance, some may require the food to be halal-certified while others may have allergy restrictions or are vegetarian.

It is advisable to have a detailed list of your guests dietary restrictions and ensure that there are substitute food options for them during your wedding banquet. Coordinate with the restaurant manager to ensure that this group of guests are served the correct dish to prevent any unwanted allergic reactions or unhappiness.

Tip the restaurant manager and service staff

In Singapore, it is fairly common for the couple to tip the restaurant manager and service staff with a red packet (ang pao) for their hard work during your wedding banquet! After all, they are the ones who have to oversee the entire event, making sure that food is served to the guests promptly while ensuring that everything else is up to the couple’s preferences and standards. 

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