Located on a beautifully landscaped hilltop, it is an ideal venue for a garden wedding as well. The hotel is more than equipped to provide the setting you want for a garden fairytale wedding as it has stunning views of the sunset, where the evening twilight reflects gently off the koi pond and swimming pool nearby.

Hotel Equatorial Bangi-Putrajaya has the experience to complete your ‘I Do’ ceremonies with style, grandeur and romance through whatever themes you choose, done by them or by your own planner. Rest assured your wishes are their command.

Your magical moments will be created and enhanced through the concepts you choose no matter how modern they are. The hotel is also outfitted to incorporate traditional wedding elements, generally to please the parents as well.

The hotel is well aware that the success of the wedding rests on the food and décor. The extensive menu offered – Malay, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Western and International – speaks volumes of its catering capabilities.

A wedding celebration at Hotel Equatorial Bangi-Putrajaya promises to be a memorable event for the couple and their guests, as the hotel provides all relevant services, giving you peace of mind and confidence. After all, the wedding is amplified by the simple dictum: “It’s all about the couple.”

Your wedding reception is probably the most important part of your wedding – it is the official celebration of your union with your family and your friends! With endless choices of wedding reception themes and styles, why not try something new and different instead of going with a “ traditional” one?

An “unconventional” reception done properly will have your guests talking about it long after it is over – a sure sign that it was a memorable event. You can be as creative with your ideas as you want, and to help you get inspired, here are some great suggestions :

● Garden reception in the morning with a delicious picnic spread
● Pool side barbeque
● Buffet-style reception with servings of food from all over the world, probably in memory of places you have been together
● Light cocktail reception with great entertainment and lots of mingling and interaction

Things to remember when planning your reception

Your reception style and venue should be one of the first things you decide on. Simply put, no venue means no wedding, and if you are choosing a venue that is very popular for weddings and other events, remember that you will need to make your reservations around 12 months in advance. Before you sign on the dotted line, go through the checklist below to help you decide on your venue :

● Size of your wedding ceremony (will it accommodate all your guests?)
● Price versus your budget.
● If your wedding ceremony takes place on the same day as your reception, will it be convenient for you and your guests to move from one venue to the other?
● Will the venue be exclusive to you, or will you have to share?
● Payment policy (e.g. deposits, full payment, when and how much?)
● Cancellation fees.
● What is included in the wedding package?
● Can you dictate or design the menu?
● Is there a menu sampling?
● Corkage fees, alcohol and related policies.
● Is a wedding cake included in the packages?
● Are reception decorations or flowers included?
● Are you allowed to bring in your own vendors for flowers, cakes, etc?
● Are entertainment and audiovisual systems provided?
● Time limit for your reception and extra charges for running overtime.
● Does the venue offer off-peak rates?
● If you would like to have a dance floor, do they have the space?
● Parking availability and policies.

Tips for cost-cutting :

● Hold your reception on a weekday.
● Cut out a course at your reception and serve your wedding cake as desert instead.
● Keep your guest list to minimum; intimate wedding receptions are a trend these days!

So you have agreed to marry him, now what?

Whether you’ve had your fairy-tale wedding planned since you were five, or want to plan a wedding with the latest trends, we’ll keep you calm, focussed and even smiling throughout the process ! Let us show you how to get started :

1. IMAGINE YOUR WEDDING
Before you announce your engagement to the world (and suffer the risk of having everyone assume that they are invited to your wedding), discuss some of most significant details of your nuptials with your partner, such as style, size, day, time, and guest list. These should reflect your tastes as a couple. For inspiration, visit our Who Are You section to get a sense of your bridal style, then browse through the wedding flowers and wedding cakes galleries for the latest in stunning wedding looks.

2. YOUR BUDGET
The fact is, all the wedding glamour and glitter cost money, therefore setting a realistic budget will save you (or your parents) from a nasty shock on your wedding day. So get your calculator out, call your folks, and work out a realistic budget. But set your priorities before you start number crunching! Are having all your guests present more important than having your wedding in an exotic location? Once you know what you cant live without, you will have a much clearer idea on how to allocate your money.

3. YOUR GUEST LIST
Separate your guest list into two categories ­ a must have A list and a would like to include B list. As most of your guests may have a spouse of significant other, an invitation will count for two people. Remember to mail the invitations early !

4. START A SCRAPBOOK
Pictures tell a thousand words. Whether printed from the internet, cut out from wedding magazines or collected from actual weddings, these should inspire you for themes, settings and any accessories you might want to recreate for your own wedding. Your wedding planner may also understand you needs better, making the process easier.

5. CHOOSE A DATE
Choosing your wedding day should be thoughtful. If you are planning an outdoor wedding in Malaysia can be a little tricky, the last thing you want for your beach wedding or a garden reception is bad weather, neither raining nor too hot and humid. Some research on the weather in the wedding venues is a good idea! Do prepare to fork out some extra budget for mist fans and etc to make sure your guest is comfy throughout your wedding.

Also check your city calendar to make sure there isn’t a holiday or a major sporting event on your desired wedding day so that you and your guests do not end up with scarce or more expensive hotel rooms and services. Select two tentative dates ­ it is important to have a back-up in case your first choice isn’t available.

6. CHOOSE YOUR CEREMONY AND RECEPTION LOCATION
Botanical gardens, historic buildings or poolside party with food stations : let your imagination run wild when selecting a location. But remember, the best place is one that is accessible and able to accommodate your guest count. You’ll want to find out how many events each location hosts per day, and if there are hidden fees and charges.

7. SELECT YOUR WEDDING PARTY
She’s been your best friend since kindergarten; it’s a no-brainer that she will stand up with you on your big day. But what about everyone else? Ask valued friends and family members to do a reading, be an usher or oversee your guestbook table. The point is, don’t worry! There is a role for everyone and no need for an awkward situation.

8. SHOP FOR THE WEDDING DRESS
Be aware that most bridal houses or designers need at least six months to order or make your wedding dress, so start early! Bring along any printouts from our fashion section to your fitting sessions so that the experts can get a sense of your style and preferences. Remember to bring stockings, shoes, a strapless bra and a hair clip to your appointments! (Now is also a good time to start a fitness programme and get into shape to look your best!)

9. BOOK THE BASICS
Top wedding locations and vendors are booked as early as a year in advance. So, as soon as you have agreed on the date and the type of wedding you want, make your bookings! Reception sites go particularly fast but many will allow you to put a courtesy pencil hold on the date, for two weeks without deposit. Finding your ideal location isn’t easy, so, if a site meets 80% of your requirements, reserve it !

10. SET UP YOUR GIFT REGISTRY
In this shopping frenzy, remember that your guests are going to want to buy gifts for YOU. You will enjoy the convenience of viewing your gift registry and making changes any day or time, and your guests will be thrilled to have one place to find all your gift choices. If we may suggest, you will have loads of fun at www.mychocolatemousse.com. (a gift registry is the way to not end up with endless supplies of cutlery sets, 2 hair dryer or 4 irons)