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Whether it’s a grand ballroom wedding or a blissful beach ceremony, Shangri-La takes the guesswork out of your wedding planning process, with a team of experienced experts to make your dream wedding come to life
The idea of a destination wedding in a desirable location outside of your hometown or even your home country is exciting. You get to curate an intimate, vacation-like getaway all while having those nearest and dearest with you on your special day. You could have your wedding and a pre-honeymoon all at the same time. And rest assured, you will be making tying the knot that much more memorable.
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Planning a destination wedding can be the most fun you've ever had in your life or... the most stressful time, which could take some of the joy out of the event. Fortunately, Shangri-La has a team of experienced experts to make your dream wedding come to life.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Vibe Check: Intimate and Relaxed
Bride Personality: The Curious Wanderer
Close your eyes and picture yourself on your wedding day. If you’re envisioning clear blue skies, saltwater-tinged breeze, and pristine white sand between your toes, you’ve come to the right place.
The location is Shangri-La Rasa Ria on Pantai Dalit, where the sun meets the sea. Set amidst a tropical landscape in Borneo overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria’s 400-acre grounds are the perfect setting for couples embarking on a new chapter in their lives. From glistening azure waters lapping on the shore to six spectacular hiking trails within the Rasa Ria reserve, Shangri-La Rasa Ria enchants endlessly with its natural magic, giving you and your guests plenty to be excited about.
Once you’ve arrived in the untouched natural beauty of Shangri-La Rasa Ria, it’s hard not spending every waking minute in paradise. Whether it’s a romantic garden wedding, carefree beach nuptials, or everything else in between, the wedding specialists at Shangri-La Rasa Ria have experience planning every wedding imaginable.
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Boasting five wedding venues in total—all within the resort itself—it’s easy to customise your dream day according to your wedding Pinterest board. As the resort’s crown jewel, the Wedding Pavilion is intimate and sets a dramatic tone for your vow exchange ceremony. Say “I do” to the love of your life surrounded by your friends and family, complete with splendid views of the ocean and dazzling sunset. Round up your fairy tale wedding with cascading fairy lights and dinner under the stars on Naan Lawn.
For brides who aren’t afraid of dipping their toes in the sand, Shangri-La Rasa Ria’s 3km private beach opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Walk down the aisle during sunset, followed by romantic cocktails and dinner on the beach. With the flexibility of an open space, you can create a unique long table plan that stretches along the sand bank without the restriction of an indoor venue.
If you prefer not to stress about the erratic Malaysian weather, there are plenty of indoor options for your wedding party to enjoy their dinner in peace. The pillarless grand ballroom fits up to 500 people for a classic banquet dinner, while its other venue, Coast, brings the outside in with a cosier setting featuring 180 degrees of unparalleled ocean views.
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Besides the stunning backdrop, Shangri-La Rasa Ria is located at the heart of Rasa Ria Reserve, offering unobstructed views of Sabah’s iconic Unesco World Heritage Site, Mount Kinabalu. As a gateway to the lush natural landscapes of the best tropical jungles, guests have the chance to trek 98 metres above sea level to enjoy the sunrise over the majestic Mount Kinabalu, and indulge in specially curated activities such as guided night walks to encounter nocturnal wildlife and one-of-a-kind ranger escapades.
With discovery at the heart of Shangri-la Rasa Ria’s experience, there is no doubt your guests will walk away with uplifting moments that speak to their curious souls.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Vibe Check: Stylish and Romantic
Bride Personality: The Sophisticated and Dreamy Bride
A reception in the ballroom of a beautiful hotel venue is what many people think of when they picture a classic wedding—and with good reason. Combined with magnificent decor, over-the-top florals and an ethereal wedding dress with a flowy cathedral train, a ballroom wedding offers the perfect ambience for you to create a grand, elegant and opulent occasion that you’ll never forget.
When it comes to celebrating such an important milestone in your life, there’s comfort in knowing that every detail of your wedding checklist is being taken care of. With 36 years of event planning of all sizes under their belts, the team of wedding specialists at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur sure knows a thing or two about planning a wedding to remember.
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Exquisite ceremonial wedding cake, check; champagne fountain, check; signature wedding favour for all guests, check. No wedding detail—small or big—slips through their fingers. On top of all that, a wedding concierge is also on hand to provide dedicated personal service to the bridal couple on their special day.
Whether you’re planning an intimate soiree or a grand romantic rendezvous, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has two ballrooms that are sure to tickle your fancy. For brides looking for a blowout bash fit for a queen, the Grand Ballroom houses more than 1,000 guests and is fitted with the latest state-of-the-art LED screens and sound systems. The Junior Ballroom on the other hand is a more versatile space that can be tailored to a smaller and more private celebration of 400 guests or less. Featuring a vast, pillarless space adorned with glistening crystal chandeliers draping from the ceilings, the ballrooms are synonymous with luxury and splendour, making it a dream wedding for many.
In Malaysia where weddings are a multi-generational celebratory event, it’s important for brides to have fun and share their joy with all generations of family members. Having taken these little details into consideration, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has a lower lobby drop-off and spacious foyer, making it convenient and accessible for older family members to commemorate their special day.
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True to Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s ethos of looking after your wedding experience so you can enjoy the moments that matter, this award-winning hotel is certified with the SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence and Safety label by Bureau Veritas—one of the world’s leading certification bodies—to ensure that hygiene and sanitary standards are met. In a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has left brides with feelings of uncertainty, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur gives guests further reassurance and peace of mind on their biggest day.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
