Mandai Orchid Garden – a place of serenity and beauty

June 4th 2007 by Wife in Venues

Before the recce for solemnization venues, I was this “suaku” (literally “mountain turtle”, i.e. ignorant) person who thought the only Orchid Garden in Singapore was in the Botanic Garden. How wrong was I! Not only does the Mandai Orchid Garden house beautiful orchids that just bloom out in bursting color from the green slopes in it, the whole feel of the place was so much better than the one in Botanic Garden! Despite it being in such an isolated region of Singapore (It’s at Mandai, where no public transport, except like 2 buses, leads to the garden), I really loved the place as it was so full of nature and filled with such lovely flowers! Imagine butterflies and dragonflies swooping high and low around you (ok, I must admit this occurs only at certain parts of the garden), with lush greenery surrounding you and blocking off the heat of the day. It was just oh-so-beautiful!

Good thing about it being in such a deserted area is that it is far away from the noise and bustle of everyday life, which I believe we are all so sick and tired of. So why not celebrate and share our happy occasion in this serene and beautiful place? :razz:

Here are some photos of the garden, with a main theme on the wedding solemnization (so don’t expect too many photos of flowers! Hee..):


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A quaint gazebo with white sash as decor…Quite pretty, but kinda small..This will be our wet weather alternative venue..
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A view of the orchids on the hillside can be seen directly from the gazebo..
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Through the sash decor…
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The inside of the gazebo with the solemnization table…
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…and chairs for the guests :smile:
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The Arana Hall, a beautiful and air-conditioned room to get away from the heat of the day, but more for banquets really, or so I feel…

And THIS is our choice for our solemnization – the water garden…
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Isn’t it soooo pretty?
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And the water garden leads up to the Vanilla Pod – Mandai Orchid Garden’s restaurant. This is where we plan to hold our hi-tea reception after the ceremony!

And last but not least, here is the guest reception area (or I am intending to use it as that), which overlooks the water garden too… Ideal as not everyone can be seated down at the water garden level… :razz:
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So that’s our choice for holding our solemnization, hope this doesn’t spoil the surprise of the place for my guests! Oh, and did I mention before that I luuurrrve this place? :wink:

66 Responses to “Mandai Orchid Garden – a place of serenity and beauty”

  1. Amanda Says:

    hello, wondering if you will be kind to share with us about your experiences as we are also interested to hold our solemnization at the garden
    cheers
    Peter & Amanda

  2. Joey Ng Says:

    Hi,
    I would like to hold my wedding solemnisation in Mandai Orchid Garden on 27th of January 2008, morning.

    Would like to check the availiability of your place and can you email me the quotation and details of the packages that you have?

    My Email address: net2vision@hotmail.com
    My mobile contact: 91515089

  3. Kerlyn Says:

    Thanks for sharing regarding your solemization. May I ask the cost of this for about 30 pax. Thank you.

  4. Seth Says:

    Congrats on your solemnisation! So cool! Really like the idea and so pls pls pls tell me more. May in know more details on the packages you took 6 months back? Kindly email me at cruxify@yahoo.com or you can contact me at 90267799. Thank you so so so so so much!

  5. Justin Says:

    Hi, mi looking for a solemization venue too and Mandai Orchid Gardens seems lovely. Kindly provide more details of your experience (good and bad points), pls…pls… and also the cost. Kindly email me, thanks a million :)

  6. Seth Says:

    Hi Peiying,
    Thank you for your mail and advice on Mandai Orchid Garden. Appreciate the tips and prompt reply. Still searching around for more options. Once again, thank you for your kindness. May you guys have a blessed life together.

    Smiles

  7. Wee Toon Joo Says:

    Hi Aaron and Peiying,

    Congrats to you on your wedding~!

    Thanks for sharing regarding your solemization. May I ask the cost of your package (and for how many pax).
    Can your share your experience on food, service, atmosphere, etc?

    Thank you.
    :smile:

  8. Husband Says:

    Hi Toon Joo,

    You can check out the following link on the prices (we took the solemnisation package): http://www.mandai.com.sg/events_wedding.html

    In general, we were very satisfied with what we got, except that the sound system they provided wasn’t too good. The food (buffet style) was great and they did a good job in quickly clearing away the dishes from the tables so that our guests could go get more food! :mrgreen:

    As for atmosphere, well, it was great. I mean, it’s a garden so it’s naturally very pretty. It’s a nice place to do some photo shooting, especially in the evening. We were lucky that it didn’t rain on that day. That is the one thing about an outdoor wedding that can spoil the best laid plans.

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  10. Christine Says:

    Hi pals this is the newly updated package they have. Hope it helps. I’m holding my solemnization at the end of Nov at MOG too =)
    High Tea Solemnization Package:( 9am to 12 pm) ( 2pm to 5pm)

    S$42++ per pax

    minimum of 50 pax

    Buffet Lunch Package:(11am to 3 pm)

    S$55++ per pax

    minimum of 50 pax

    Buffet Dinner Package:( 5pm to 11 pm)

    S$60++ to S70++ per pax ( Depend on the menu chosen)

    minimum of 50 pax

    All the packages Includes:

    - free flow of soft drinks

    - choice of venues (dining and solemnization)

    - decorations of venues

    - elegant white seat covers for all chairs

    - floral center pieces on all tables

    - invitation cards (60% based on guaranteed number of guests)

    - wedding favours (mini potted plants) for all guests

    - free parking facility and garden entry for all guests

    - Backgroud music for the dining area. Any further sound system with microphones chargeable at $ 400.00++

  11. Weiming Says:

    They now charge an additional of 400++ for use of their water garden area…. :shock:

  12. paul Says:

    hi,
    may i know how many tables can the place accommodate for a wedding banquet?
    thanks :)

  13. Garrett Says:

    wow! i’m just glad i held my solemnisation there back in 2006.. the prices for the buffet lunch package now ballooned and rocketed almost twicefold!

    anyway, a suggestion to some of you who are going to hold it at MOG.. do take note that it is rush hour from 7am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm so you might want to inform your guests beforehand.

    also, it would be a really nice touch to add a chocolate fondue (my missus loved it) as a surprise to her and the guests as well.. you can nego to bring your own and there will be no extra charges as fruits are part of the package as well..

  14. Christina Lim Says:

    Dear Aaron & Peiying,

    Its nice of both of you with the compliments you had for mandai orchid garden. I am glad to be able to assist you with all that you need from mandai orchid garden.

    Do call me if you require any assistance from me.

    Best Wishes Always.

  15. Jannice Foo Says:

    Hi there,

    Is anyone of you have any ideas that i have to book how many months in advance and just double check so the cost its just per head cost, right? Any additional charges or not?? :lol:

  16. meeling Says:

    Hi,
    I would like to hold my wedding solemnisation in Mandai Orchid Garden.

    I would like to check the quotation and details of the packages that you have?

    thanks.
    My Email address: mlkon_80@hotmail.com
    My mobile contact: 97697827

  17. Gimun & Betty Says:

    Hi,

    We are looking to hold our solemnisation in MOG too in this April. We also would like to have the quotation and the person in charge.

    We are contactable at 97533808 or 97545628

    or email us at gimun.sulaiman@gmail.com or betty1702@gmail.com

  18. Brian & Aileen Says:

    Thanks so much for sharing your fruitful experience… This place is really lovely and fits my taste. We are looking to hold our solemnisation in MOG like Garden in this May, but not very sure if MOG is more beautiful than Singapore Zoo or Changi Village. Would you have any idea on it? Many thanks! :razz: :razz:

  19. Brian & Aileen Says:

    My email addr: lee_aileen@hotmail.com

    Thank you~~ :grin:

  20. MyLinh Says:

    Dear all,

    Dear Botanic garden,

    I would like to arrange an out door wedding solemnisation for my sister .

    There will be 10-12 guests who are family members only. And she would love to organize her wedding in July. Please kindly advice me in every details.

    Looking forward to your response soon. Thank you and best regards.

    Email: mylinh.traan@gmail.com
    CC: quach.uyen@gmail.com

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  23. Rodolfo Swierczek Says:

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    A view of the orchids on the hillside can be seen directly from the gazebo..

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  26. Se Lau Says:

    The garden has changed alot since the last time. The photos I taken are dated 20 November. Since the Mandai Orchid Garden is going to be closed down, I created a virtual tour to keep it alive online. Those who want to see the garden go here:
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