Its been close to a month since my last update where I shared with you my whirlwind experience of booking the outstanding Jentayu Gallery to make magic at my reception venue. And at that time, I had no actual venue confirmed or secured, so it was really a gamble just to secure Jentayu for my date. I was not even able to work out my total package cost or details of the items that I would need, haha. But all that is finally about to change! 10 months after I first started this search, I am so relieved and excited to share that my sanding venue for saturday is BOOKED!
The final lap before reaching our conclusion was not an easy one. We had basically pretty much settled on The Joyden Hall, except that my parents were still keen on somewhere located further east so we did do one last site recce for The Begonia Hall at D'Resorts Downtown East.
Those are the only 2 decent pictures of the place that I can find online, sorry.
Getting to the hall itself was quite a journey. From the north to the far east is already quite a distance but the thing about this hall is that it is located pretty far from the taxi stand, carpark and drop off point. As such we had to walk quite a distance to get there, making it one of my concerns for this venue already. I mean, if we who have no illness and difficulty walking already find it uncomfortable what more the elderly guests or those on walking aids. I definitely don't want them hobbling away or suffering just to get to the venue!Once we reached the building with the hall, we noticed there was only one lift up to the hall on the 2nd floor. So again, this was a red flag in terms of accessibility. Nevertheless, I didn't want to strike this venue off yet - afterall, if it did match up to the way The Joyden Hall made me feel and it is in the east, its a win-win for both my parents and I. On the 2nd floor there is a expansive seating area or lobby which honestly is ideal for guests to mingle or to just hang out through the event without crowding the actual reception hall.
We met up with the consultant there who was very polite and warm. He showed us first to the additional rooms - prayer room, family room and bridal changing suite before taking us to the actual event hall. The rooms were huge! They were almost like smaller function halls so you can imagine that they would be able to comfortably fit in quite a number of people. All these additional rooms are fully air-conditioned and are inclusive in the venue hire cost. Definitely a plus point!
When we got to the actual reception hall, I must say that it was pretty nice. It gave off a really warm vibe cause of the dim yellow lighting and it was fully carpeted. There were also inherent light fixtures - about 4 long chandeliers across the room. The room itself was a little odd shaped to me cause it seemed very much longer than it was wide. The maximum capacity of the room is 30 tables and the dais can either be placed along the length of the room or at either end. All in all, it really was a decent venue. The consultant then explained that for the price we pay we would get the hall, the additional rooms and time the day before for set up! This is a great deal because usually event halls will consider all these as added cost.
By this point, I could honestly say that it was a tough choice. In my heart of hearts, I know I love The Joyden Hall more because the hall is bigger and the high ceilings and you can refresh your mind on my gushing with this post. But I know that a venue in the east was something my parents wanted, and this was not the worst hall ever so why not, right? Decisions, decisions....
BUT! It suddenly got a whole. lot. easier. Our consultant then dropped a bomb on us by letting us know that by the way the surrounding area of D'resorts (Asli Village and EHub area) would be undergoing a major renovation starting November 2016 to approx. November 2017.
Yup, that was the sign I needed. It was not meant to be. There was no way we would agree to have our wedding surrounded with construction - neither my parents nor I would take that sitting down. And with that, I scheduled my appointment with my consultant from The Joyden Hall secure my date and make my deposit. Of which she replied that my date was still available (Alhamdulillah!) but, another couple is looking at the same date, so I would need to get it done as soon as possible. So, to the other couple...if you happen to come across my blog and read this...I am so sorry! I wish you all the best in your wedding planning and that wherever you end up having your reception, it will be full of love and barakah!
So I did what was needed, put my deposit down and, ta-dah!
I am so pleased to say that as of today at 4.30 pm, I can finally look forward to having Jentayu's stunning work in this beautiful hall with these dramatic high ceilings!
I am so pleased to say that as of today at 4.30 pm, I can finally look forward to having Jentayu's stunning work in this beautiful hall with these dramatic high ceilings!
For more information on my research on The Joyden Hall, please look back at this post on it where it is far more detailed. I did not want to go on and on again about it to spare everyone the extensive post!
And now, 15 months away, I am left with my last major vendor to settle - catering! Now this would be an adventure, cause for the first time ever, I have no clue where to start. I have nobody in mind, no particular idea of what I want, no ability to discern between the qualities of nasi minyak?! Hahaha.
In any case, its really been heartening to see the numbers pick up on this humble BTB blog of mine, We've surpassed a thousand total views! A big hello and thank you all for taking the time to read my rambling. Don't forget to leave a comment or drop me a line through the Talk To Me tab. I'll be glad to link up other fellow BTBs so do let me know your links too!
Love,
Z
Love,
Z
