Cover JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach’s Grand Ballroom is an architectural marvel with a 10‑metre‑tall ceiling adorned with the majestic Forest of Lights installation
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach’s Grand Ballroom is an architectural marvel with a 10‑metre‑tall ceiling adorned with the majestic Forest of Lights installation
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For the discerning bride seeking an exclusive and bespoke celebration, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach is up to the task
I have to admit: like many other brides‑to‑be, I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of time envisioning my dream wedding. After all, when you’ve finally found the one, why shouldn’t your special day be the grandest and most extravagant celebration of your life? Once the immense joy of getting engaged faded somewhat, it was time to get down to business—wedding planning was now in full swing.
Now planning a perfect event is a daunting task, and it’s even more so when the event in question holds such personal significance. While I have a clear idea of the essentials I absolutely have to have in my ceremony—moody fall colours and peonies—I find myself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options and decisions to be made, especially when it comes to the venue. In search of a ballroom spacious enough to host close to 300 friends and family, while retaining a touch of exclusivity and intimacy, I’m thrilled to connect with Chanel Tan, assistant director of events at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. Situated in the heart of Singapore’s central business district and within striking distance of the Marina Bay area, the ultra‑chic hotel expertly balances heritage with modern style, and comes complete with elegant interiors and furniture that doubles as artwork, checking numerous boxes for me in terms of location and aesthetics.
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Tan puts my mind at ease within the first few minutes of meeting, reassuring me that JW Marriott and its exceptional events team are more than capable of making my dream wedding a reality.
My brief is fairly simple: traditional yet contemporary, paying homage to my Chinese heritage, for example, with a tea ceremony, while avoiding the mainstream, over‑the‑top Asian weddings and all their clichés. What impresses me the most is that JW Marriott and its team manage to cater to my requests in creating my fantasy night while also offering lovely suggestions to consider.
Above Housed in a conserved heritage building, JW Marriott’s Grand Ballroom is the perfect spot for inspired weddings as its location offers privacy and exclusivity
Housed in a conserved heritage building, JW Marriott’s Grand Ballroom is the perfect spot for inspired weddings as its location offers privacy and exclusivity
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Indulging every bride’s penchant for all things exclusive, JW Marriott’s Grand Ballroom is the perfect spot for inspired weddings. Tan informs me that the space, housed in a conserved heritage building from the 1930s that stands separate from the hotel itself, is the property’s lone ballroom—meaning only one wedding takes place every night. In other words, I don’t have to share my special night with another, even if I’m partial to an auspicious or popular date.
The ballroom itself, I discover, is an architectural marvel boasting a 10‑metre‑tall ceiling; a sprawling column‑free space measuring 4,768 square feet that can comfortably accommodate up to 28 round tables seating 10 guests each. What I’m most delighted with is the magical 11,520‑light Forest of Lights installation that adorns the soaring arched ceiling—I’m told that the lights on this stunner can be personalised to match the colour and brightness of the theme of my event. Then there’s the impressive curved LED wall, measuring 15 metres by 10 metres, that can be programmed to display as backdrop any images or videos of my choice.
Above Couples also have access to the Grand Ballroom’s mezzanine, which is part of the hotel’s generous wedding package
Couples also have access to the Grand Ballroom’s mezzanine, which is part of the hotel’s generous wedding package
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No wedding is complete without a sumptuous feast and JW Marriott promises to deliver just that with a delectable menu specially curated by its team of talented chefs. While I’m set on a crowd‑pleasing six‑course Chinese dinner, which Tan assures me will be a lavish spread that includes luxurious seafood and decadent chocolate creations, I’m told that the team is able to cater to a variety of different tastes—even Western or Japanese multi‑course dinners.
As for the aforementioned tea ceremony, Tan suggests holding it at the Grand Ballroom’s mezzanine, which she says I have full access to, courtesy of JW Marriott’s generous wedding package. If I prefer having it outdoors, one of the two lush courtyards attached to the Grand Ballroom is a good option—she informs me it’s also popular for solemnisation ceremonies and pre‑wedding cocktail receptions.
Above The Cool Cats jazz club can be transformed into an intimate after‑party lounge
The Cool Cats jazz club can be transformed into an intimate after‑party lounge
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To be honest, I’d think I’d want to let loose and dance the night away after all that pomp and circumstance—and I’m sure my guests would feel the same. For that, Tan proposes The NCO Club, a premier lifestyle enclave with dazzling entertainment and stellar libation located a stone’s throw away from the Grand Ballroom. Cool Cats, for example, is a jazz club that can be transformed into the intimate after‑party lounge of my dreams, filled only with the people I want to invite, says Tan.
And once all the revelry has come to a close, Tan shares that should we choose to, my partner and I can retire the night in the hotel’s luxurious Bridal Deluxe Suite, where we can enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne and in‑room dining.
For someone like me, who worries endlessly about transport logistics, the fact that there are multiple venues on one gorgeous property is certainly an immense selling point (and I imagine that couples with family from out of town will love this as much as I do). Let the countdown begin.
To find out more about JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach’s event spaces and wedding services, visit the website here.
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