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The wedding banquet is one of the most significant events for many wedding couples in Singapore. Deciding on the venue to hold the perfect wedding can give many first-timers major headaches. In this article, we will look at the things to take note when deciding on the venue to hold your wedding banquet.
Due to the high demand, wedding packages offered by hotels are usually booked one year in advance. This is especially true for those who like to hold their banquet on Friday night or Saturday. For many hotels and restaurants, the wedding packages are usually more expensive on the weekends. If you are trying to cut cost as much as possible, it is wise to consider having your banquet on weekdays.
When choosing the venue, it is important to take note of the minimum as well as the maximum capacity for the ballroom or function room. While some hotels specify the minimum number of tables to be booked, others place a limit on the maximum seating capacity. It is wise to make a good estimate of the number of guests you expect before you proceed with the booking.
One of the important issues you have to clarify during the negotiation is how will the alcohol be charged. It is common for hotels to charge a corkage fee for every bottle of wine or champagne. However, you can always negotiate for free corkage or free flow of beer. The alcohol issue, if not handled properly, may cause you to blow your budget.
While most hotels offer one complimentary night stay in the bridal suite. If you are good at bargaining, you can try to request for two nights of complimentary stay. In some cases, you may get voucher for a free one night stay on your first anniversary.
Other details you may also want to take note are: the number of parking lots for confirmed guests, whether the usage of LCD projector and screen is complimentary or chargeable, any discounts for the food tasting session, will there be any venue decoration and if dry ice effect can be added for your march in.
