Want a luxe backdrop for your wedding pictures? Check out these splendid venues.
The InterContinental Singapore is a mesmerising blend of colonial and Peranakan styles which brings couples back to the bygone days of Singapore. Some of our favourite spots for bridal photography include the iconic Lobby Lounge (natural light streams in from the glass ceilings found on either side of the lounge for dreamy portraits) and the InterContinental Club with its authentic Peranakan-style furniture.
InterContinental Singapore is located at 80 Middle Road.
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The luxury hotel boutique, designed by Isabelle Miaja and given design elements by famed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, is housed in an iconic heritage building constructed in 1927. Classic French decor, mixed with a chic modernity, can be found throughout the hotel.
Sofitel So Singapore is located at 35 Robinson Road, tel: 6701-6800.
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Featuring eclectic decor inspired by Singapore and the Sentosa island – think laser-cut orchids and floral etchings on elevator doors-, the hotel exudes a fun and super swanky vibe for the modern couple. Its suites exhibit different vibes, like the swanky Extreme Wow suite, and come with spectacular views of the marina, while the Woobar presents tons of picture-perfect spots with its quirky furnishings.
W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is located at 21 Ocean Way, tel: 6808-7288, email: whotels.singapore@whotels.com.
Left: Extreme Wow Suite Right: Woobar
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The grand dame of hotels in Singapore, Raffles Hotel (and its shopping arcade) has remained a popular photography spot for many couples, with its pristine white facade and stately colonial architecture. The Bar & Billiard Room, with its high ceilings, polished wood furnishings and glamorous chandeliers, and the chinois chic Cathay Suite make for perfect venues for couples seeking wedding portraits filled with a romantic old world charm.
Raffles Hotel is located at 1 Beach Road, tel: 6337-1886, email: singapore@raffles.com
Left: Cathay Suite. Right: The Bar & Billiard Room
The Rose Marie suite’s extravagant European-styled interiors boasts a spacious lounge, fluted columns and wall etchings as well as classically designed furniture, including a
Georgian-style bleached wood dining table and chairs that are the focus of the lounge. To go with the decor, consider elegant gown silhouettes and romantic details like intricate lace, and princess gowns.
Goodwood Park Hotel is located at 22 Scotts Road, tel: 6737-7411, email: enquiries@goodwoodparkhotel.com.
From its ornate gilt-covered interior to the plush chaise lounges, grand four-poster bed, hand-painted silk artwork panels and the finest works of art from the likes of Marc Chagall, Mark Tobey, Le Pho and Sam Francis, the decadence of the St. Regis Singapore’s Presidential Suite makes it the ideal backdrop for glam pictures.
St. Regis Singapore is located at 29 Tanglin Road, tel: 6506-6888.
