Singapore Art Musuem

[jacko_wacko]

Hi ladies,
anyone out there been to or held their wedding at The Singapore Art Musuem at Bras Basah Rd? i'm interested in booking the auditorium (chapel) and the glass hall but the place is rather small but it looks very lovely. any feedback from anyone?

 

[massie]

Yup. I was also thinking of holding it there. Nice rite.

 

[huiling]

Hi, i am thinking of having my solemnisation at the auditorium. love the quaint look

 

[widowwitch]

Hi all!

Nice to know that so many of u also considering The Singapore Arts Museum. Any idea what's the venue booking fees there like? I'm thinking of a sit-down chinese banquet( no choice,parents' demand). I have yet to see the place itself,so dunno if it would work out for 20-25tables?

When are u gals having ur big day? I just did my solemnization 2wks ago, planning for my AD 18th Sept2005.

Super kan cheong, coz like many pple long b4 oredi started planning, and alot of stuff in place, I just got the date,according to my mum's tongshu. Now desperately looking for venue.

Considering Beaufort, ACM, The Pines, Raffles Town Club, and The Arts Museum. So sourcing for more,but tentatively, more looking into costs,coz outdoor catering may end up being more ex. Any comments on that? Coz my HUB and I dun 1 2 be laden with big debts if our ang paos can't cover our banquet costs!!

 

[huiling]

Hi are you thinking of renting SAM for the whole day? the rent is about $1K if i'm not wrong. are you talking about the glass hall?

I prefer the auditorium, it is very beautiful

 

[widowwitch]

Hihi!


girl ren yu,

I just dropped by SAM 2days ago, was contemplating booking the glass hall, but realised that the max that hall can hold is 12 tables, and I have abt 20-25 tables, so not possible anymore. Did picked up a brochure though, look for Stephanie Yeow if u r keen, me now by elimination, seriously considering RTC,they got very nice ballroom, and the place looks super atas,very grand feel. But their min is 40 tables, I'm still waiting for the mgr to get back to me coz some1 else has a tentative booking on my day. Would chk out the ACM on Tuesday,that 1 can fit 19 tables, maybe I try squeeze 20. My gf suggested OCC, and Fort Cannning too. So I may check these out too. Panic...Just got my ROM pictures, so bz sorting them out no time to research on venues....
So when your ROM and when ur AD?

 

[huiling]

yeah SAM is abit small, actually we nearly eliminated SAM from our list because the auditorium can only take 180 max. but our wedding is in Dec so we figure that many of our friends will be overseas anyway, so we are hoping that things will work out. love the quaint, feels like a chapel.

but to keep our options open, we are also considering Fort canning park, because it can hold up to 250 people for the gallery

 

[widowwitch]

if i like chapel kinda feel, can consider changi prison chapel museum. very post-war original state.,yet no religious linkage. Super quaint. I wanted to do my solemnization there, but realised that it would be way off my budget for solemnization. only thing is that the chapel is outdoor, but wun take alot to build a tentage there. can consider. coz the last time I went there, the person-in-chrg say I can use the in-door( part of the museum) air-con entrance for my reception after the solemnization. Alternatively, here's an al fresco cafe if it's bad weather.

 

[huiling]

i think changi chapel is too out of the way for my friends. most of them lived in the west

feel that it is more rustic looking, not really what i'm looking for, but i feel that the museum as a reception area is very nice

 

[jacko_wacko]

HI ladies,
i made a booking for SAM for wedding on 15th Nov 2004 from 5pm to 11pm. however, now i have to let go cos' my future in-laws prefer to have a sit down dinner. anyone happen to want that date n place pls e-mail at [email protected] Re:SAM.

 

[jacko_wacko]

Hi ladies,
you need not take over me on the 15th Nov specifically but if you intend to book SAM at all, can e-mail so that you can 'buy' the deposit over from me. price neg.

 

[huiling]

Hi jacqueline, how are things with you? managed to sell your package yet? BTW, are you the same Jacqueline from Margaret's bride thread?

Hi Tan T W, have you decided on your venue yet? is it going to be RTC?

heard that RTC can chartered a coach for guests, is it true?

 

[jacko_wacko]

Hi girl,
yah i'm also on Margaret Brides thread

no news of any takers yet but SAM is quite nice to give me a year to let go of it.

 

[huiling]

Hi Jacqueline, that is very nice of SAM! I'm sure there will be people who are interested in the place

sorry, would have bought the package from you, but we prefer the audi.

 

[muppy]

hi ladies, singapore arts museum is which one ah? i only know asian civilisation (pretty nice too and considerably afforable but don't be fooled by the website - if you hold it ouside you need to construct the marquee at an additional $4,800. just for the marquee. so i gave up) and the one at bras basah ... isn't it under renovation?

 

[mooee]

yes, the roads outside Olio is under reno.
I hv booked it for my Holy Mat in late Nov. But the noise not a problem. Since we like the chapel so much, so decided to get it. Can't find another nicer looking church.

 

[huiling]

hallo Mooee, when is your wedding date? ya taking the glass hall or auditorium? this is the rainy season any backup plan for reception in case it rains?

 

[shireko]

Hi Tan Y W,
I've quoted part of your post........
"Would chk out the ACM on Tuesday,that 1 can fit 19 tables, maybe I try squeeze 20. My gf suggested OCC, and Fort Cannning too. So I may check these out too. Panic...Just got my ROM pictures, so bz sorting them out no time to research on venues....
So when your ROM and when ur AD?"

Sorry for being ignorant... what does ACM & OCC stands for? I am currently looking for a venue that allow own caterer instead of inhouse caterer & SAM is too small I need to hold abt 40-45 tables = 400-450pax. Any suggestions??

 

[loppi_tan]

Hiye, my wedding was at SAM. I booked the chapel and the glass hall. I used the courtyard too. A very nice, personalised and cosy affair I should say. My guests, my hubby and I were very pleased. Anyone keen to see the pics? I have pics of the chapel and other parts of SAM with my wedding deco.

 

[kysha]

hi Su-An,

I'm keen to see ur pics! Please email me at [email protected].

Thanks!

 

[sqing]

Hi Su-An,

Me too. You can send the pics or the link to [email protected]

Thx!

 

[cello]

Hello Su-An,

would love to see the pictures! we are interested as well to have our wedding reception at singapore art museum and love to see how a wedding can look being held there. [email protected]

 

[huiling]

hallo Su An! Could you please send your pictures to me too? [email protected] thank you!

 

[eggie]

hi su an!
I wonder if u can show us the pics of SAM? Helping a friend to source out venue.
My email is [email protected]

Thanks

 

[solemate]

Hi Su-Ann,

Please send me the pics of SAM as well. I am very keen to see how the venue will look like when it is done up. Thanks very much for sharing !

My email: [email protected]

 

[loppi_tan]

Hiye,
Sent the pics already. Pls check out your mailbox.
Cheers,
Su

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi soulmate,
No prob! Sent the pics to you already.

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi Sya,
I think your mailbox is full. Two of the pics that I sent to you bounced back to me. Maybe you would like to clear your inbox.

 

[sqing]

Hi Su Ann,

Thanks for the photos! Wow.. the place and decor looks good. I believe you had a fairytale-like wedding yah.

I notice in the Glass Hall photo, you have abt 6-7 dining tables in all and in the centre is the buffet spread? If the buffet spread is placed outside of the GH, what's the max. no. of dining tables the GH can accomondate? Possible to take in 8-10 tables?

I am thinking of having a buffet lunch at GH. Family and relatives will dine in comfort of aircon GH, while friends and colleagues can mingle outside at the courtyard. Do you know whether it is possible to put tentage over the courtyard? Thanks in advance.

 

[loppi_tan]

Ke..ke..ke....Thanks.

I am sure yours will be as good.

I think if you do not have the buffet spread in the middle, you definitely will have more space for more round tables.

Should not have any problem building tentages as I once saw someone building a small temp. stage for a live band. It was for a wedding too.

By the way, have you booked the place? Um... why not go for buffet dinner instead. As the fountains of the courtyard will then be lighted up for both sides and it can be really beautiful and romantic.

 

[bump2]

hi su an,

can i look at ur pictures as well? I am trying to visualise how GH will look like when it is done up....thanks

my email : [email protected]

 

[gooobergrape]

hi Su-An, I would like to see your pictures too.
Am so worried that the SAM is too dark and pictures dont turn out nice..
show me ok?
[email protected]

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi bump2 and goobergrape, no prob. Will send them to you shortly. Anyway, you dun have to worry about it being too dark. For the chapel, the best time is before the sun sets. Natural sunlight is required to bring out the essence of the blue stained glass. As for the courtyard, the fountains are lighted up during the night. You should decorate the courtyard...else it will look too empty and plain. With decoration...with candles, everything will look perfect...the mood for love will be just right.

 

[bride2005]

Hi Su an

could u also share with me ur pics pls? thanks

[email protected]

 

[loppi_tan]

No prob!

 

[hooner]

Hi Su-ann,

i'm interested to look at your pics too. Went down to SAM yesterday to take a look, the place is small but cosy, i'm contemplating between the auditorium and the GH

Thanz in advance.
My email: [email protected]

 

[sheron]

Hi Su-ann,

Can you send me your pictures too?
Thanx a bunch!!!!
[email protected]

 

[jacko_wacko]

Hi ladies,
my deposit with SAM is still available at a cheaper price. interested parties just mail me at [email protected] Re:SAM

 

[jeanne]

Hi Su An,
I'm new here. Would it be okie for you to send me your pics at SAM? My email is [email protected].

Btw, how much did u pay for the banquet?

 

[michyong]

Hi Su An,

Will you please email us your wedding pixs.

Thanks so much!

 

[michyong]

Su An,

My email address is [email protected]

Look forward to hearing from you soon...

Michelle

 

[michyong]

Hi Jacqueline,

I am interested to take over your deposit with SAM. Pls ring me 91902590.

I am still awake. You may buzz anytime before 11pm.
Many thanks. Speak to you soon.

 

[princess_lee]

Su-An,

can email me yr wedding pixs?
can tell me which caterer you used, how much is the rental fee and wat are the things SAM dun provide? sorry for asking so many questions =P
my email : [email protected]

 

[applet08]

Hi Su-An, am interested to have a look at your pics too. Can email me [email protected]

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi Gals,
So sorry, did not see these messages until today... my internet was down. Okie dokie, I will send to you all by tonite.

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi Princess,
My caterer is Kriston. Food is quite good. They are quite accomodating. There is projector for both glass hall and chapel. No food is allowed for the chapel (auditorium). You may have your reception in the glass hall. If you book the glass hall, you may use the courtyard for free too. It is quite nice at night when the fountains are lighted up. Can't remember how much exactly. But I think you can check out from its website: http://www.nhb.gov.sg/SAM/profile/facilities.htm

Let me know if you need more details.

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi gals,
You got mail. Let me know if you do not receive the pics. Nite nite.

 

[princess_lee]

hi Su-An,

Thanks for sharing yr lovely pics with me

can i ask yrs was a buffet or sit down dinner? you booked both auditorium & the glass hall rite? Do SAM provide sound surround system?

 

[loppi_tan]

Hi Princess,
Mine was a buffet. More casual kind of family gathering. Yap, I booked both the auditorium and the glass hall. In the auditorium, there is a good sound system. There is also a person who will help out with the playing of the music. I am not sure about the glass hall. I got musician to play some music during the buffet dinner.

Have you booked the place? If you are booking it, must choose the right time. the courtyard looks good at nite. And the stained glass looks good when the natural light shines in. So you can book from late afternoon to nite and you will enjoy the best of both worlds.

 

[sheron]

Hi Su-An,

I did not recieve ur pictures. Can you mail them to me again? [email protected]
Thank you!