The unpredictability of life never ceases to amaze me.
Just when Qi Qi and I thought we had found the perfect venue for our solemnization after numerous recce trips and a stringent selection process, a major brick wall emerged right smack in our faces. 20-09-2009 had always been our premium ROM date, having chosen it from the list of recommended dates from the almanac – and the string of numbers were of course meaningful as well. Alas, we had not counted on other couples adopting the same thinking as well.
Hort Park has been booked on the 20th of September and would not be available for us…
I do not know what exactly devastated us more – the fact that our choice venue had been eliminated in such an abrupt manner, or that we would have to go through another arduous round of selection to select an alternative venue. Indeed, it took a lot to lift our deflated morale before Qi Qi gamely suggested that we explore other venues which we had yet to visit.
Never underestimate the allure of well-taken pictures. Especially when 2 despondent souls are scouring the internet for that elusive wedding venue. For it was during one of these random searches that a gem of a place was unearthed.
The site where Raffles House stands in Fort Canning Park used to be a colonial house for Sir Stamford Raffles during his final stay in Singapore. Pictures of the interior of the house gave us a majestic feel, but what really impressed us were pictures of the garden set-up for previous solemnization ceremonies – that gave the both of us ample impetus to make a trip down to check out the place.
And we were not to be disappointed. Overlooking the Clarke Quay and CBD area and offering a peek of the Singapore Flyer from certain angles, the view was nothing short of breathtaking. The garden space was extremely close to what the both of us had been visualizing it to be all along and the dining area was in close proximity to where the outdoor ceremony would be held.
Just when Qi Qi and I thought we had found the perfect venue for our solemnization after numerous recce trips and a stringent selection process, a major brick wall emerged right smack in our faces. 20-09-2009 had always been our premium ROM date, having chosen it from the list of recommended dates from the almanac – and the string of numbers were of course meaningful as well. Alas, we had not counted on other couples adopting the same thinking as well.
Hort Park has been booked on the 20th of September and would not be available for us…
I do not know what exactly devastated us more – the fact that our choice venue had been eliminated in such an abrupt manner, or that we would have to go through another arduous round of selection to select an alternative venue. Indeed, it took a lot to lift our deflated morale before Qi Qi gamely suggested that we explore other venues which we had yet to visit.
Never underestimate the allure of well-taken pictures. Especially when 2 despondent souls are scouring the internet for that elusive wedding venue. For it was during one of these random searches that a gem of a place was unearthed.
The site where Raffles House stands in Fort Canning Park used to be a colonial house for Sir Stamford Raffles during his final stay in Singapore. Pictures of the interior of the house gave us a majestic feel, but what really impressed us were pictures of the garden set-up for previous solemnization ceremonies – that gave the both of us ample impetus to make a trip down to check out the place.
And we were not to be disappointed. Overlooking the Clarke Quay and CBD area and offering a peek of the Singapore Flyer from certain angles, the view was nothing short of breathtaking. The garden space was extremely close to what the both of us had been visualizing it to be all along and the dining area was in close proximity to where the outdoor ceremony would be held.
Guess I'll let the pictures speak for themselves:
The path leading to Raffles House...
And the nice little pathway leading up to the place...
The solemnization area...
Suffice to say, we fell in love with the place on first sight. Raffles House, where have you been hiding all along??
Within 3 days of inspecting the area, the security deposit was paid, and the both of us are already drawing out plans for the Big Day.
After a long-drawn-out process, it is somewhat ironic that Qi Qi and I had come one full circle (literally) and returned to Fort Canning Park for our solemnization – albeit one held in a different setting. Anyhow, it doesn’t really matter, does it? We’ve got our place, and we have just taken another big step closer to our haven.
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