Larger Than Love

Text by Grace Solarbesain

 

“Marriage – a book of which the first chapter is written in poetry and the remaining chapters written in prose.” – Beverly Nichols

 

Some people think the bigger the better when it comes to weddings. If you are one of those people, you will want to check out the following venues for your own royal wedding. The grandeur of ballrooms beyond hotels.  After all, size does matter.

 

Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Centre

Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto | Gelora Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta – Indonesia | Phone. +61 21 572 6000 | www.jcc.co.id

 

Capacity 

Assembly Hall can accommodate 2,500 people for a sit-down event or 4,500 people for a standing party.

 

Unique Selling Points  

The 3,921-squre-metre Assembly Hall is the largest banquet room in Indonesia and is perfect for a grand wedding. The sheer size of the hall offers immense flexibility: movable floor-to-ceiling partitions can divide the hall into three separate rooms, so you can tailor the space to precisely meet your requirements or hold different functions simultaneously.

 

Services/Benefits

  • An independent 6,000-space car park is located immediately in front of the convention centre. A selection of mid- to high-range hotels are within walking or short driving distance. 
  • Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Centre has a spacious 1,500-square-metre modern kitchen and the capacity to cater for 10,000 guests. The Executive Chef and his team can prepare regional cuisines from across the Indonesian archipelago and dishes from around the world.
  • Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and communications equipment.



Pakuwon Golf & Family Club (Managed by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts)

Villa Bukit Regency Pakuwon Indah, Surabaya, East Java – Indonesia | Phone. +62 31 739 0888 | www.pakuwongolfandfamilyclub.com

 

Capacity

Pakuwon Golf & Family Club features two ballrooms that are amongst the largest in Surabaya and East Java. The Imperial Ballroom I can host up to 4,000 people for a standing party or 1,200 people for a sit-down event. Imperial Ballroom 2 can accommodate up to 1,000 people for a standing party or 600 people seated.


Unique Selling Points  

Pakuwon Golf & Family Club is strategically located in west Surabaya and has a unique concept of the “African Lost City,” giving a different ambience to this elegant and luxurious Family Club. The impressive Pakuwon Imperial ballrooms are magnificent venues for celebrating special occasions such as engagements and wedding receptions, ensuring your once-in-a-lifetime event is memorable. The newly refurbished Moonlight Chapel is a romantic yet intimate wedding chapel that boasts a view of the greenery of the golf course.

 

Wedding Packages 

Experience personalised service by choosing one of Pakuwon Golf & Family Club’s fantastic wedding packages, inclusive of LED, sound system, one-night stay in a suite at the Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers, free-flow soft drink and tea, and food tasting for the family prior to the event. Price starts from Rp 380,000 per person, subject to prevailing tax and service charge. 



Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre

Nusa Dua, Bali – Indonesia  | Phone. +62 361 77 3000 | www.baliconventioncenter.com

 

Capacity

Convention Hall can accommodate up to 4,000 people.

 

Unique Selling Points  

Within this alluring atmosphere, Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre (BNDCC) offers an elegant ambience and uncompromising luxury. There is an impressive 70,000-square-metre garden and breathtaking Balinese architecture covering 25,000 square metres, creating the perfect setting for every kind of event. The expansive Convention Hall provides extra flexible space with its ability to be converted into five smaller separate rooms to suit your needs.

 

Services/Benefits

  • A total of 600 parking spaces are available on-site. 
  • For extra safety, there is a built-in surveillance camera system and regular patrols by security officers. With a combination of technology and trained security personnel, BNDCC can provide the highest level of security. In case of specific or heightened security requirements, BNDCC can call upon any required additional resources. 
  • For your wedding, BNDCC has an impressive selection of dining options guaranteed to fulfil every guest. For in-house catering and kitchen production, BNDCC offers the highest quality food and beverage service and can also meet special dietary requirements.



Sabuga Convention Hall

Jl. Taman Sari No. 73, Bandung, West Java – Indonesia | Phone. +62 22 2511561-62-63 | www.sabugacenter.com


Capacity

Sasana Budaya Ganesha (Sabuga) can accommodate 4,000 people.

 

Unique Selling Points  

Sabuga has one of the biggest and best convention centres in Bandung. Equipped with modern facilities, Sabuga is a great place for your wedding. In addition, the available outdoor space in the Roof Garden is a great setting for a themed event. With cool air and scenery typical of a city forest, this area will certainly offer a unique setting for your wedding.

 

Services/Benefits

  • Strategic location in the heart of Bandung and close to malls, hotels and the famous Dago area.  
  • Travel time of only 10 minutes from the toll road, and 12 minutes from Husein Sastranegara Airport.
  • Large parking area able to accommodate up to 750 vehicles.
  • Convention centre is the largest in Bandung with a building area of 22,000 square metres. 
  • A variety of modern facilities, with the best acoustics in Indonesia.
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