Cover The Singapore Edition excels at realising a wedding vision that is all you

Enjoying the lead‑up to your big day is par for the course at The Singapore Edition, which excels at realising a wedding vision that is all you

Picture a charming, relaxed outdoor wedding held amidst lush greenery, with seating arranged across picnic blankets. Not many wedding venues can accommodate this set‑up, and not many wedding consultants would be open to this vision that deviates from the standard. The wedding consultants at The Singapore Edition, though, receive our unconventional proposal with enthusiasm and open minds, engaging my partner and I in fruitful dialogue to make our dream a reality.

As we discover when speaking with the hotel’s director of events Vanessa Teo, approaching a wedding ceremony with a curious mindset and a flair for personalisation is what the team at The Singapore Edition specialises in. No brief is too complex for the consultants, who, instead of saying things are not possible, always work to adapt the venue, decor, catering and everything else to suit each couple’s unique taste and needs.

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Photo 1 of 2 Every detail of the hotel will captivate design enthusiasts
Photo 2 of 2 The Singapore Edition’s signature spiral staircase

Spacious, cocooned in nature and fitted with hardwood floors perfect for a comfortable picnic arrangement, the outdoor deck reveals itself to be the ideal venue for the ceremony my partner and I envision. We are told that once set up by the talented team, it would lend itself beautifully to an intimate and romantic ceremony under the stars. Making things convenient for everyone in attendance, the deck, located just opposite the hotel’s ballroom, has an adjacent indoor foyer for friends and family to cool down from the outdoors, as well as a nearby suite and powder room exclusively accessible to the bride and groom.

As for the logistics of procuring furnishing, blankets as well as decorations such as flowers and fairy lights, Teo shares that the wedding team will lend a hand every step of the way—from recommending and connecting us to the best florists and suppliers to directly sourcing the items for us. She stresses, though, that the level of assistance can be adapted to both our needs and comfort level, and that all decisions ultimately lie with us, assuring us of a wedding that is quintessentially ours.

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Above Spacious and cocooned in nature, The Singapore Edition offers the perfect blend of opulence and tranquil charm

Delivering on music and entertainment as well, Teo says we can tap the hotel’s database of some of Singapore’s best DJs and performers. Of course, the necessary set‑up will be in place to ensure quality sound for a thoroughly enjoyable celebration.

When we voice our wish for a balance of delicious Indian food, scrumptious Mediterranean dishes, and nourishing grain bowls and salads, all crafted using fresh ingredients and shared communally by our loved ones, Teo reveals that the hotel is extremely flexible when it comes to the menu. While the in‑house chef will happily whip up any creation of our choosing, these dishes can be complemented by external catering, making the wedding menu wholly customisable. When asked if we could have a custom cake decoration bar for guests to try their hand at personalising their cake slices, Teo happily encourages us to explore the idea, emphasising once more that the wedding was our unique special event and that we can incorporate whatever elements we want—the team’s job is to try to fulfil our every wish.

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Photo 1 of 2 The Cuscaden Suite whispers of luxury and romance
Photo 2 of 2 The Cuscaden Suite whispers of luxury and romance

Post‑festivities, my partner and I can retire to the Cuscaden Suite, where a deep soaking tub and a luxurious king‑size bed adorned with soft linens set the stage for a romantic night.

After this discussion with Teo, there is little doubt that The Singapore Edition, with its receptive wedding consultants and adaptable event spaces, is one of the choice venues at which to have one’s nuptials.

For reservations or enquiries, contact The Singapore Edition’s weddings team at 6329 5029 or email weddings.sgedition@editionhotels.com 

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