Weddings...BLING it on!: Venue visit #1: Hotel Millennium Kuala Lumpur

So we have decided on the budget, now let's begin planning our dream wedding!

Besides setting/allocation the budget, you and your fiance should also discuss on the type/theme of your wedding. For us, we just couldn't decide, because there's just too many options and ideas online. The possibilities are endless! So, we decided to let the venue of our choice, determine our wedding theme.

The FIRST venue we visited was the Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur, located next to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. We were lucky to see the actual decor of the venue, since a wedding dinner reception was to be held on that day. If you are looking to host a small wedding function, this venue can be considered, as their wedding ballroom could cater up to 22 tables only. The nine-course dinner menu is standard, with prices starting from RM 138++ per pax onwards (quotation based on November 2012).

Here is what they quoted:

Custom designed dummy wedding cake

Free flow of soft drinks throughout dinner

Corkage waived on one bottle of hard liquor or wine per table

Complimentary one night stay in Bridal Suite with breakfast for two persons

Flower bouquet for the bride

Standard floral corsages for the bride and bridegroom’s parents

Standard flower arrangements for cocktail tables at reception area entrance of

the ballroom, aisle and centrepiece

Complimentary usage of one LCD projector with screen

Champagne fountain with sparkling juice for toasting

A selection of wedding favours for guests

Two “double swan” ice carving

Wedding invitation card

Complimentary usage of function room for welcome tea ceremony

VIP parking for the bridal car at the hotel’s driveway

Verdict: We loved the idea of having the dinner reception in their Chinese (non-halal) restaurant, Lai Ching Yuen, but their response to our inquiries took too long, and sometimes, no answer. We believe their salespeople are mainly focus in selling the ballroom wedding packages. It was disappointing, but I guess it was a blessing in disguise, because the layout of the restaurant would be a hassle for us to mingle with our guests. In addition, the hotel is located in the heart of KL city, which is a minus point, as guests will have difficulty arriving/leaving the hotel. During our wedding, we wouldn't want frustrated guests complaining about the traffic or parking. Overall feedback I found online, we would rate this venue for wedding: 4 out of 5.

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