haha... nope..I don't think its those served outside the 'ballroom' ba..
I didnt ask them abt this cos I thought the waiting area outside the restaurant is not very big to cater for huge crowds, so its best the guests can go in to sit at their tables. But I did see 2-3 standing tables at the outside area so I presume if u want to have some pre-cocktail reception, u can request that from grace or Mr Gan? hehe..
Have u gone to visit the restaurant?
For me, we were lucky that there was a wedding dinner held that evening when we went to see the place. So have the idea of how it will look like on actual day. IMO, I think it's very cosy. My HTB likes the place loh, though there were some slight concerns.
Our concerns:
(1) there's quite a few big pillars blocking view from the stage. However, Mr Gan showed us the 3-4 big projector screens that will be put up to cater for guests seated at those tables, so they'll be able to see us. He said that during dinner even in some other places with no pillars, guests will also have the problem of sitting back-facing the stage or else they are too far from the stage and so makes no difference to guests seeing the couple on screen. hehe...
To me, I agree la. Anyway, to solve that problem, I think I'd get my "distant relatives" to sit at those tables whereas my closest frens to sit at tables near stage. hahah... *winkz*
(2) stage is abit small. Mr Gan suggested and showed us how the lineup will be for the toasting session. Basically, there'll be 3 rows, with couple standing on the stage with parents & friends. hmm... to me, this is not much of a big issue la.

Frankly speaking, I guess it'd be quite loud during the toasting session cos the place is cosy witht he right atmosphere. hehee
I think and get the impression that CK takes cares of the couple very well. I think they know where their shortcomings are, and they'd try to do their best to overcome those points. Example, not sure if u've seen the march-in aisle which is somethg like a "Z" shape, Mr Gan said to facilitate the bride during march-in, the flower stands are hung frm the ceiling instead of placing along the asile which may obstruct brides with big long gowns. hahaa...
another point I like is hmmm...the bridal suite. Got balcony and small jacuzzi bathtub (if i rem correctly). ahhaha... location wise is good too lei. Just take 1 bus outside hotel and can reach tiong bahru mrt. It's also near Clarke Quay, so mayb during late afternoon, if u haf spare time and not tired, u can go there take photos lor
And of cos not forgetting that it's near ZOUK!! hahaha... so I think if you have friends who are frequent customers of Zouk, they'd love there cos they can go there to party after your dinner , esp if next day is holiday or sunday. hahaa...
Oops, i think i wrote alot..hope it helps u in your decision.
P.S: I'm not sure about the food wise because my wedding is next yr, and havent gone for food tasting. So pray pray it turns out fine! (*^o^) hehe..