Wedding venues
Garden, beach and heritage settings for a ceremony or reception in the open air, with what each venue says it offers, and how to plan for Singapore’s rain.
Overview
Outdoor wedding venues in Singapore fall into three groups: gardens, beaches, and heritage grounds. A garden wedding in Singapore gives you greenery and skyline views, a beach wedding gives you a shoreline and sunset, and heritage parks add architecture to the backdrop.
The legal side is flexible. The Registry of Marriages (ROM) says couples are free to choose a venue that suits them, including scenic outdoor spots such as the Botanic Gardens, and a licensed solemniser can marry you on any day of the week, including weekends and public holidays. Our guide to registering at ROM covers the steps and the S$42 fee.
Each venue below is described only as far as its own website says. Ask for a current quote.
Venues
Marina Bay
The Gardens lists weddings among its venue hires. The Meadow is described as its largest outdoor garden venue at 22,000 sqm, Silver Leaf sits under the canopy of the Supertrees at 1,360 sqm, and Secret Life of Trees is a 475 sqm garden reserved for your guests. Wedding packages include menus from wedding caterers, floral styling, a Garden Cruiser for guest arrivals and a bridal suite at the Garden Pod. Rates are on request. See our Gardens by the Bay guide.
Marina Bay
The Gardens lists an indoor space of 120 sqm and a rooftop of 140 sqm at Supertree Grove, with views of the city. Rates are on request.
Botanic Gardens
NParks offers the Bandstand as a wedding solemnisation venue, by online application. The Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. NParks states the Bandstand is not available from 10 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, and that applications are needed at least 14 days before the date of use. No pricing is shown on the page.
Botanic Gardens
A restored Anglo-Malayan plantation house in the National Orchid Garden, listed for wedding ceremonies and solemnisations. It is an indoor venue with views of the Orchid Garden. NParks lists capacity of 80 on Level 1 and 100 on Level 2, with air-conditioning in the Level 2 bridal suite only. Rates as published on the Botanic Gardens site, checked 2 October 2026: minimum 4 hours $2,289.00 including GST, add-on $572.25 an hour, full day (8am to 10pm) $6,409.20.
Sentosa
Sentosa says it has three beaches and 3.2 km of coastline, and offers exclusive strips of Siloso, Tanjong or Palawan beach for a solemnisation or reception, with bespoke decor and florals. Beach weddings can occupy a significant stretch of Palawan Beach. Contact Sentosa for packages.
Sentosa
Listed on Sentosa’s wedding page for beachfront solemnisations, from an intimate ceremony to a dinner for many, with coastal-inspired cuisine and bespoke experiences.
Sentosa
Sentosa describes this as its only luxury hotel with its own beachfront, suited to sunset solemnisations with fairy lights and the sound of waves.
Sentosa
A garden-style setting at Resorts World Sentosa for intimate weddings, with an alfresco atmosphere. Sentosa’s page says the hotel offers free-flow alcohol and multi-course Chinese and Western menus.
Weather
Rain is the main risk for any outdoor wedding in Singapore. The Meteorological Service Singapore says the country has abundant rainfall all year, averaging 171 rain days a year, with no distinct wet or dry season.
It does publish a pattern by month. Rainfall is higher from November to January. The early Northeast Monsoon, usually December to early January, can bring widespread continuous moderate to heavy rain. The inter-monsoon months of October and November bring afternoon and early evening thunderstorms, at times severe. February is the driest month. Afternoons from late March to May are often hot, with maximum temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius.
So if your date falls in October, November or December, assume you will need a plan B, and that a late afternoon ceremony carries more thunderstorm risk than a morning one.
ROM says that if your solemnisation venue, date or time changes after you submit, you must update your application, and a prescribed fee of $25 applies. Online changes are allowed up to 5 days before your ROM appointment.
Permits and rules
Only some outdoor venues need a permit from you. At the Singapore Botanic Gardens, NParks says submissions for permits are required at least 14 days before the date of use, and that casual photography such as family portraits does not need one. Filming and wedding solemnisation applications are separate online applications. The Gardens’ rules also bar tents and furniture, and shelters cannot be used exclusively for private events.
At Gardens by the Bay and on Sentosa, you book through the venue, so arrangements follow each venue’s own terms. We have not found a public permit requirement for either on their wedding pages, so ask when you enquire.
Yes. ROM says you can choose a venue that suits you, including outdoor spots, on any day of the week, with a licensed solemniser booked. Your application must be submitted at least 21 days before the date. See our ROM registration guide.
It depends on the setting you want. Gardens by the Bay and the Botanic Gardens suit garden weddings, and Sentosa’s beaches and beach clubs suit beach weddings. Each is listed above with the facts the venue publishes.
Sentosa’s wedding page offers exclusive strips of Siloso, Tanjong and Palawan beaches, and beachfront venues such as Tanjong Beach Club and Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa.
The Meteorological Service Singapore says February is the driest month. Late January to early March is the drier phase of the Northeast Monsoon. Rain is still possible, so keep a backup.
At the Singapore Botanic Gardens, NParks requires submissions at least 14 days before the date of use. For other venues, ask the venue.
Most of these venues do not publish wedding rates. The exception above is Burkill Hall, whose rates are quoted as published by the Botanic Gardens. Request quotes and compare what each includes.
Plan your wedding
Tell us your date, guest count and the setting you prefer. We will match you with wedding planners who work with outdoor venues.