Most Classy Places to Say I Do in Penang 2019
Fine sandy beaches, warm tropical climate, lush tropical forests and majestic architecture, makes Penang an ideal destination to say “I do”. Penang offers more than just a wedding destination, it boasts multi-cultural traditions with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan and European influences co-exist. Hence, you can experience a wide range of themed weddings from modern to the traditional themes. Not to mention the breathtaking sunsets, panoramic views, and unique wedding venues makes Penang a dream wedding destination location for your once-in-a-lifetime experience.
From colonial architecture to beach weddings, Penang offers some of the most unique and luxurious wedding venues in Malaysia catering to wide-ranging budget. Here is our latest compilation of the top wedding venues in Penang based on our best knowledge for your reference. In no way are we affiliated to any of the venues mentioned here.
1. Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort Penang
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Penang is a 5-star property that exudes an elegant sense of history and tradition, nestling beneath a verdant canopy of century-old rainforest trees. The expansive tropical gardens, with a fantastic lagoon-style pool as the focal point, create a lovely setting for a perfect wedding ceremony. Even though the hotel is not among the newer ones, its facilities are relatively well-maintained and the resort still exudes class.
The hotel offers various wedding packages to cater for Chinese, Malay and Western-themed weddings. Couples can choose from the Wedding Ceremony Package, Rasa Eternity, Rasa Lotus, Rasa Camelia and Rasa Cinta. The packages are catered for 100 to 250 guests and couples could enjoy complimentary stays, complimentary treatment from their renowned Chi, the Spa, complimentary use of resort gardens for wedding photography, elegantly designed wedding invitation cards, special room rates for guests and plenty more.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang
Address: Batu Feringgi Beach, Penang 11100 Malaysia
Phone: (60 4) 888 8888
E-mail: rsr@shangri-la.com
Web: www.shangri-la.com/penang/rasasayangresort/
2. Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang (E&O)
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang is a testament to the grand elegance of the British colonial era and its name is synonymous with the magical island once known as The Pearl Of the Orient. It prides itself as the peerless venue for grandeur and prestige, with state-of-the-art technology and a professional team of event organizers.
E&O Hotel Penang is made up of the Heritage wing and the newer Victory Annexe, although the Heritage wing is currently undergoing extensive renovations and due to complete in December 2019. At the Victory Annexe, there is the 300-seating capacity Macalister Ballroom and five function suites that can be tailored to accommodate between 20 to 600 people. The wedding packages on offer are Wedding Vow Garden Rental, Duchess Chinese Set Menu, Imperial Chinese Set Menu, Elegance Western Set Menu, Duchess International Buffet Menu and Duchess Hidang Style Menu catering from 200 to 300 people. Some of the extras provided with the wedding packages are exclusive privilege for bridal photography sessions within the hotel premises, complimentary stays, complimentary bottle of wine or sparkling wine and special rates for wedding guests.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10, Lebuh Farquhar
10200 Penang
Tel: +(6) 04 222 2000
Fax: +(6) 04 261 6333
Email:luxury@eohotels.com
Web: www.eohotels.com
3. Parkroyal Resort Penang
The newly renovated Parkroyal Resort Penang is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Penang. It offers stylish and sophisticated event spaces for both the outdoor and indoor wedding venue. The outdoor garden wedding setup comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests for celebrations surrounded by lush greenery and Batu Ferringhi’s beautiful sunset views. Meanwhile, the elegant Andaman Grand Ballroom at Parkroyal Penang Resort can comfortably accommodate up to 250 of your guests with ample room area and 5m ceiling height.
The hotel offers highly customizable seating configurations and table layout to suit your wedding theme, be it a Chinese, Western, Malay or Indian-themed wedding. You can choose from the different wedding packages such as Ultimate Love Wedding Package (from RM1,588 per table), Blissful Love Wedding Package (from RM1,788 per table) and Heavenly Love Ceremony Package (from RM8,000). The packages come with special perks such as complimentary stays, special room rates for guests, decor and others. The RM55 million transformation in early 2018 has made Parkroyal Resort Penang much more competitive and stand out from the many aging hotels in Penang.
Penang Parkroyal Resort
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang 11100, Malaysia
Tel:+60 4 886 2288
Email:enquiry.prpen@parkroyalhotels.com
Web: www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-penang.html
4. G Hotel and G Kelawai Penang
G Hotel Penang prides itself as the stylish venue to say “I do” catering to your every desire. From the high ceiling pillar-less ballroom to the BOSE sound system and LED lightings, from invitation cards to wedding cakes and floral creations, G Hotel Penang ensure your every needs will be taken care by their experienced team. Every detail bespoke, every moment planned to perfection.
G Hotel’s Grand Ballroom can host a banquet dinner accommodating up to 700 pax, making it one of the largest event spaces in Penang. Fancy celebrating your special occasion outdoors with plenty of sunshine and tropical breeze, G Hotel offers outdoor poolside solemnization ceremony to meet your requirements. G Hotel’s wedding packages are carefully designed and styled to suit the modern young generations. It packages are aptly named, Modern Wedding Package (RM1,688 per table), Stylish Wedding Package (RM1,888 per table), Passion Wedding Package (RM2,288 per table) and Intimate Wedding Package (RM1, 588 per table). Some of the extras provided for the couple and guests include complimentary pre-cocktail session, complimentary bottle of wine per table, hand-painted show plates for main table by award-winning artist Lim Hairong, complimentary photo booth, complimentary stay and special room rates for guests.
G Hotel Gurney
Address: 168A Persiaran Gurney, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
Telephone: +604 238 0000
Email: g4u@ghotel.com.my
Web: www.ghotel.com.my
G Hotel Kelawai
Address: 2, Persiaran Maktab, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
Telephone: +604 219 0000
Email: g4u@ghotel.com.my
Web: www.ghotelkelawai.com.my
5. Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion Penang
Penang’s iconic Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion or The Blue Mansion was featured in the Crazy Rich Asians movie, having been the picturesque setting for one of the most pivotal scenes in the movie i.e. the mahjong scene in which Eleanor Young (Michelle Yeoh) and Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) enter a final showdown amid the clattering of mahjong tiles.
The Blue Mansion is available in its entirety for your wedding use, where you will be the kings and queens of the whole mansion. With the capacity to house up to 38 persons in 18 rooms and events of up to 250 people in a space complete with kitchens, bedrooms, halls and courtyard, the whole of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion can be yours for a truly spectacular and private event.
The wedding package starts from RM16,000 for the wedding ceremony up to RM32,000 for the wedding ceremony. The packages include accommodation for you and your guests but does not include additional food and beverages. If you would like to indulge your guests with an unforgettable culinary experience, you may opt for their fine dining extravaganza at their award winning restaurant “The Indigo at the Blue Mansion” for an extra RM350 per pax (4-course menu) or RM400 per pax (5-course menu). Click here to view the full package.
Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion
14, Leith Street
10200 Penang, Malaysia
T +604 262 0006
E reservations@cheongfatttzemansion.com
Web: www.cheongfatttzemansion.com
6. Seven Terraces Penang
Built in the late 19th century, Seven Terraces is a contiguous row of Anglo-Chinese terrace houses located just behind the Goddess of Mercy Temple. The row of houses today is a sterling splendid example of an adaptive reuse of heritage buildings that were of low density and low impact. When you walk into these terrace houses, a distinctive feature of traditional Chinese architecture that strikes your attention and welcomes you was the open courtyards and air wells in the center of the houses.
Converted from a row of seven terrace houses, Seven Terraces features 18 luxurious suites with modern amenities. It is designed to give its guests an experience that is evocative of George Town’s rich past without sacrificing any modern comforts, and successfully captures and celebrates the essence of George Town’s unique Baba Nyonya culture and sensibilities.
Not much information is available on its website with regards to its wedding packages. For more info, below are their contact details.
Seven Terraces Penang
Address : 14A, Stewart Lane, 10200 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Email : Booking@georgetownheritage.com
Phone : +604-261 8888
Web: www.georgetownheritage.com
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