Finding the “Dream” Wedding Venue ✨

A few months after our engagement, Mr & I started brainstorming the kind of wedding we wanted. He loves Bali and I love the sea, so we initially thought of having a destination wedding! We got soooo excited about the idea and instantly booked a trip to Bali to visit some venues.

We visited a few places that we really liked (pics 2 & 3)! Imagine walking down a floral aisle like in pic 1, with the ocean as the backdrop 🌊, an Indomee live station, and ending the night with fireworks 🎇

It was all perfect… until we reached the quotations — and that’s when it became a nightmare 😂💸 A Bali wedding was wayyy more expensive than we expected. Plus, considering that our friends and family would have to fly in and pay for accommodation, we knew it was beyond our budget. So we had to give up on our “dream” wedding 😔

Back in Singapore, Mr didn’t want a banquet hall surrounded by four walls, so his options became quite limited 😆 We visited a few places—Flower Hill, Fullerton, Parkroyal, Monti, 1-Atico… but he only liked Andaz, mainly because of the high ceilings, full-height glass windows, and pillar-less views. Some people love Andaz for the bright, glasshouse atmosphere in the day, but we preferred the venue at night when the glass walls beautifully reflect the chandeliers.

Throughout the planning process, there were days when I felt like I might regret not sticking to our dream Bali venue 🥹. But after our actual wedding day, I must say Andaz completely exceeded my expectations. With some thought put into the décor, I really loved how the venue turned out too ❤️

Besides the ballroom, a lot of our guests really loved the food that night (pic 5)!! I honestly wasn’t expecting a banquet menu to leave such an impression, but I was secretly very happy when everyone kept praising the dishes they had 🤭

All in all, Mr & I have zero regrets about having our wedding in Singapore at Andaz 💯

Let me know if you need me to share any other details about our wedding venue!

2025/12/12 Edited to

Choosing a wedding venue is such a personal and sometimes challenging process, especially when you start with a dream that might not fit the budget. For us, Bali was a magical idea since my fiancé loves the island and I adore the sea. Imagining a ceremony with ocean views and vibrant decorations was thrilling. However, the practical side hit hard—we quickly realized the costs of hosting a destination wedding with travel and accommodations for guests were too high. After returning home, we explored venues in Singapore and found Andaz to be a standout choice. Its glass walls and high ceilings created an elegant atmosphere perfect for an evening celebration. One thing that really surprised me was how much our guests raved about the banquet food—it added an unexpected highlight to the event. If you are considering a Bali church wedding or a destination ceremony, I’d recommend weighing the emotional appeal with logistics early on. Sometimes, a local venue with thoughtful decor and personal touches can create just as memorable a day. Feel free to reach out if you want tips on making the most of venues that differ from your initial dream—they can turn out even better than expected!