Mandai Orchid Garden - a place of serenity and beauty
June 4th 2007 by Wife in VenuesBefore 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? 
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..):
A quaint gazebo with white sash as decor…Quite pretty, but kinda small..This will be our wet weather alternative venue..
A view of the orchids on the hillside can be seen directly from the gazebo..
Through the sash decor…
The inside of the gazebo with the solemnization table…
…and chairs for the guests
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…
Isn’t it soooo pretty?
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…
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? 
November 21st, 2007 at 8:23 am
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
December 17th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
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
February 9th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Thanks for sharing regarding your solemization. May I ask the cost of this for about 30 pax. Thank you.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
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!
February 14th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
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
February 25th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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
March 30th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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.
April 1st, 2008 at 11:35 am
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!
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.
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:33 am
Hello
Im informing those who asked that the new designs on the
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There is a discount in May also
on all designs featured, and i must say the designs are very good indeed.
Debonair is a civil favourite with its colour change shirt idea!
Thanks
Becky
May 29th, 2008 at 11:47 am
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++
June 17th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
They now charge an additional of 400++ for use of their water garden area….
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:02 pm
hi,
may i know how many tables can the place accommodate for a wedding banquet?
thanks