Wedding Bells... Ding Dong... Ding Dong...

Yes!! We're getting married!!!(but he hasn't proposed yet)

Ro and I visited Rasa Sentosa on 8th November for the wedding venue. we're really kiasu coz we wanted to ensure that we will be able to secure the place for our wedding on 10th Oct 2010!

we were supposed to meet the events manager at 12 but we were late. ro says its my fault but i beg to differ :P in any case we reached at 1230 but kelvin, the events mgr only came to meet us at 1245. he's late too! heehee..

first, he brought us to see the reception area, which is just next to the lobby. i like that as people would be directed to the respective areas once they reached the hotel by shuttle bus. then, he showed us the pavillion. there was a set up for a company dinner for 90pax and the room is still spacious enough to sit another 40 pax without being blocked by the pillar. in any case we will be holding a buffet lunch thus everyone is encouraged to walk about. the pavillion is spacious and bright due to the full glass walls that overlooks the sea. from the pavillion, you would be able to see the nice scenery surrounding rasa sentosa. you will b able to see the beach, the pool and the very nice design of the hotel. the only minus point is the low ceiling but kelvin says that once the lights are on, the ambience is enhanced. ro and i went back to take some photos and were quite sure this was our choice. we like the view very much and we're sure that our guest would enjoy it while having their lunch too.

kelvin den brought us to the wonderful solemnization venue, the very reason of us chosing rasa sentosa. the big big tree that cast wonderful shelter from the sun for the guest. the nice white fence area that mimicks the western wedding venues. the wonderful sea breeze and the beautiful sea as the backdrop of our solemnization. i'm sold! the only worry is that if it rains, i will hv to hold it at the pavillion but one should always focus on the bright side. in fact, on my way home today, i've thought of the theme for my wedding! roses & feathers or fur.. the romantic fairytale wedding!

we were shown the ballrooms but we didnt like it coz it was at the basement and the place looks dark n gloomy. another reason we didnt take the ballroom is that it looks like traditional hotel wedding ballrooms with the 4 walls. it was tempting to take the ballroom as there wasnt any pillars but we thought since we're paying so much for the scenery we might s well enjoy it fully by choosing the pavillion!

i'm so glad we've settle on Rasa Sentosa but there seems to be more and more hidden cost. just yesterday, it suddenly pop into my mind if we have to pay for the projectors and yes, we do! it cost $400+ just to rent one from the hotel :(. i wonder if we should source for other places. flowers for decor of the solemnization place, the flower arc & 6 flower balls, cost us $780 already. if i were to use my theme of flowers with feather/fur, i would hv to outsource. i guess i still have alot of home to be done!

first thing first, a wedding to-do list!