Fort Canning Wedding and Staycations

About 3 months ago I was invited for a staycation at Hotel Fort Canning as well as check out their Wedding Show and I was so excited to be given this opportunity as I've always been keen on staying at HFC. This iconic heritage boutique has just 86 rooms and is located at the heart of the city, Orchard & Clark Quey area.

 

 I really like the outlook of the hotel. The British colonial architecture just has this charm that I can't resist.

 

& did you know, Hotel Fort Canning is the winner of the 2014 World Luxury Historical Hotel Award?

 

*claps*



Waiting to be checked in and it was done in just 15 minutes.



& here's our room for the night!

 

The sexiest bathroom ever.

 

Couldn't wait to jump into the tub for a relaxing warm bath.

 

 

 

The bed was so inviting and I wanted to take a nap first but we needed to fill our tummies before doing so. I just can't peel myself away from hotel beds.. I don't know why.

 

"Give me 5 more minutes ok?"

 

We headed over to The Glass House for a meal and we were starving!

Haven't eaten since morning so we ordered quite a bit.

 

The Glass House restaurant is a modern asian bistro that offers pretty pocket friendly dishes ALL DAY. On top of all of that, we even add on a pizza because we were THAT hungry and yes, we managed to polish everything off the plates.

 

Went back to our room and we slept for a good 2 hours.

 

& here's an OOTD before we headed down to the busy Orchard road for some last minute Christmas shopping!

 

The location is really ideal, it isn't right smack in the middle of Orchard Road where it may be a little too crowded and loud but yet it isn't too far a walk from all the shopping malls too! We were lazy to walk so we took the mrt from Dhoby Ghaut, just 1 stop and we alighted at Somserset station.

 

It was a pity we didn't get to use the pool though, look at it!! How inviting right?

I really hope to be back to Hotel Fort Canning for another staycation and I will utilize the pool this time round. If you are looking for a romantic weekend staycation with your partner, remember to check out Hotel Fort Canning!

 

 The next day, we woke up all excited for the wedding show.

 



 

As most of you may already know, I'm planning to get married next year but I've yet to start searching for a venue to hold my wedding! A totally clueless bride here, so I was glad that Hotel Fort Canning's wedding show gave me a clearer picture of what I want or do not want at my wedding.

 

 

One of the highlights is definitely the Garden Terrace area.

 

 

It would be the perfect place for a garden solemnization.

 

So romantic and pretty.

I can so picture myself saying "I do" here.

 

 

Here are 3 pictures I found online, credits to the photographer & the couple.

 

It was the perfect setting.

 

 

 

& come nighfall, this is how the garden terrace looks like.

I absolutely love fairylights, it is just a stunning picture.

 

So there are a few themes from the wedding show that couples can pick from & let's start with the grand one.

 

Summer Love @ The Grand Marquee.

This is the largest air conditioned & sheltered marquee in Singapore that is able to fit 50 tables.

Unlike traditional wedding ballrooms where it is just filled with dozen of round tables, the long tables are out to play in this Summer Love theme.

 

It is the perfect setting for a grand romance, really appreciating the row of chandeliers hanging above the aisle.

 

A close up at the table decorations.

Am in love with the tiffany chairs.

 

& here's the set up of the long tables.

 

 

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Now let's move on to something more flamboyant.

 

Red Splendour at Legends Ballroom.

 

This bold setting is definitely for those who are into the glitz and glamour.
 



"A spectacular contrast and captivating ambience, evoking an exquisite affair to remember."

 

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& then we have the Royal Luxe at Lavender Ball Room.

  

This set up reminds of me the Disney film, Beauty & the Beast.

I'm not sure why but it just does.

 

"Understated grandeur intertwined with majestic and royal purple hues, this setting evokes effortless elegance for a sophisticated and truly breath-taking wedding."

 

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& lastly, we have the Sweet Romance at Lavender Ballroom.

 

A wedding fit for a sweetheart. I like how even though pink seems to be the main color here, it isn't over girly and still able to appear really classy.



"Sprinkled with a whimsical and fairy tale touch, this enthralling concept is teeming with gorgeous ombre and layered silhouettes of vivacious bouquets. An enchantment that turns moments into memories."

 



Well, even though these themes are pre-designed, you don't have to worry if you want to change your mind about some of the decorations or center pieces because they are all personalizable.

 

I told SX I really dream of having a garden solemnization and my heart has already been won over by Hotel Fort Canning. But of course we will still be looking at other options before making our decision but the Hotel Fort Canning is definitely one of our few choices!

 

Right now, there is a special SG50 promotion going on until the end of 2015, where a S$50++ will be rebate from each table!

 

 

There's another wedding showcase coming up just next week so be sure to register early as there are limited seats available!!

 

29 March, Sunday,

3pm to 9pm!

Only S$18 nett per couple.

 

To register, call +65 6559 6783

or

email: fnb@hfcsingapore.com

 

Address: 11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881

 

xoxo.

Collaboration with RWS

 

Here's the video that SX & I shot for Resorts World Sentosa.

 

It was a really fun experience and I love how the direction of the entire clip was for us to just be ourselves and have it all documented down. No script, nothing.

:)

Valentines Staycation - Ritz Carlton

It's a bit overdue but.. I'll be sharing with you guys how I spent my Valentine's day this year!

It was a Friday and I decided to take 1 day leave to celebrate it with my love. & I booked this staycation at Ritz Carlton for us both!

So he picked me up at my house around 1pm and we headed down to Saveur at Purvis Street for lunch as the check-in time at Ritz was 3pm.

Ordered the above.

The duck confit never fails every single time!

So gooddddd! Boyfriend & I polished our plates clean. Hehe.

& after filling our bellies, we drove over to Ritz Carlton..

Waiting to check-in to our room.

We were given the 2nd highest floor!!! 

Our room had the city view instead of the Marina bay view but it was fine with me because it was an amazing view too!!

My room for the night!

HOORAY!!!

I love how the window are from ceiling to floor because it lets in a huge amount of sunlight and during the night time it is even nicer!

Rushed into the bathroom because it is like the highlight of the rooms at Ritz Carlton!

The sexiest bathrooms award please!!!

I couldn't wait to jump into the bathtub.

Another view of the bathroom.

With separate shower and toilet area.

I sat into the bathtub for 10 mins just to take in the view in front of me.

Then SX came along and disturbed my peace.

Our 8th Valentine's day together!!

He decided to join me in the tub.

& I carried out a mini photoshoot session in the room..

Must take nice pictures now so that we can have alot of beautiful memories to look back on!

Took pictures of my outfit in the bathroom and who knew that it would look make such a good background!

Hahaha, climb onto the sink area some more.

But I love the picture above!! 

Took only 3 tries to get the "feel" that I wanted.

After rolling around the bed and exploring the room, we decided to not waste any more time and changed into our swimming attire & head down for a swim!

The water was far too cold for me so I didn't even went all the way in.

Check out his food baby.

LOLOLOLOL~~~~

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I like this picture lor!!!

But it turned out blurry. :(

After getting some vitamin D (the sun), we headed back to our room, took like an hour's worth of nap and got up, changed for dinner!

We decided to not go to any "western" restaurants that day because we figured that it would be fully packed and guess what we had?

CHINESE FOOD!

We went to "Dian Xiao Er" at Marine Square, 5 minutes walk from Ritz Carlton, and we were spot on! There was no need to queue for a table and we were seated immediately and the food was served promptly.

Best of all, food was good & affordable!

The prices were not jacked up because of Vday like many other "western" restaurants so yeap, we were glad we made this choice. Hehe.

We were super full from our dinner & so we took a slow stroll to MBS.

My suaku 1st time on the Helix bridge.

Boyfriend trying to take a nice picture of MBS with his phone.

So we walked around MBS, went to cold storage to get moscato and some snacks & headed back to Ritz Carlton for the night.

The night view!

Filled the tub with bubbles and warm water & we spent the next 30 minutes soaking ourselves in the tub and admiring the luxurious view.

:)

Posted this above picture on instagram and it got me the most likes ever. 

LOL.

After showering, we got in bed and watched TV with these snacks.

Strawberry jelly cheesecake from GS Desserts (SX bought it without me knowing!)

Brownies.

Nacho chips with cheese.

& lastly, a bottle of moscato.

We drifted off into dreamland and was so reluctant to wake up the morning after...

You see his reaction...

Hahahaha.

Hiding under the mountain of pillows (we had 8 pillows in our bed man) and refusing to get up because it was too comfy!!

My view when I woke up at 11 and pressed the button to get the blackout curtains up.

I didn't even know it was nearly noon because we went to bed pretty late.. SX at 3 and I slept at 4+am. Plus the room was so dark and cold it felt like it was 8 in the morning.

Reluctantly we had to wake up, wash up & checkout at 1pm. I asked for an hour later for checkout because 12 seems too early. And the staff said ok! So yay!

After checking out we went for brunch at Alkaff Mansion.

We arrived at about 2pm or so and it was quite empty so lucky us!

Because I read online that sometimes the place is full and you'll have to wait as they don't take reservations for brunch.

Here's what we had!

I ordered the one with smoked salmon but I forgot to tell them I wanted my eggs scrambled style. 

:(

They gave me sunny side up instead.

But I traded half of mine with boyfriend's scrambled eggs from his full english breakfast plate.

We also ordered a side of sauteed mushrooms!

Price wise, the brunch at Alkaff Mansion is very reasonable.

I think we paid in total about $30++ only?

However this isn't the best brunch food I've eaten but it isn't bad either. I'll probably rate it like.. 6.5 out of 10?

The ambiance totally made up for the rest of the points though.

Explored around a little and yes, how can we not sit on this mega huge rocking chair.

It fits the 2 of us perfectly!

I think 3 girls sit together also not a problem lor.

& here's a picture place to take my OOTD.

RED CARPET OK!!

Haha, but I was wearing a super sloppy attire lah.

No makeup some more, just throw on my prada baroque sunglasses can already.

Here's 2 instagram videos that I've taken during my Ritz Carlton Staycation:

I'll definitely be back!!

Am already planning my next hotel staycation.

Hmm, which hotel should it be?

Any recommendations?!