Anyways, I celebrated my 21st birthday at Marina Bay Sands. I wanted something different; unlike the usual fanfare with chalets and parties. A small celebration with my close friends and relatives.
A few weeks back, I was debating to get the club room or the grand club room. It was really difficult to do the research since there was no clear picture on the internet showing the approximate size and layout of the room.
In the end, I figured that I would just get a suite! Save me all the trouble of having to worry if the room would be able to accommodate 30 guests. The pricing for the room jumped quite a bit too, almost doubling the price of the great club room. It was worth it, nevertheless.
On that day, my cousins checked into the hotel via the VIP lounge together with my bf at about 1pm, instead of the advised timing of 3pm (Yes, we're very kiasu XD). However, this time the checking-in didn't run as smoothly, they had to wait till 3pm before the hotel was able to offer us the room. So they ended up lingering about the hotel tower while waiting for the room, a little like lost vagrants.
If you were wondering where was I, I headed down to collect the Japanese Sponge Cake from Ms Chitose-san. I ordered about 200 pieces from her and she really kind to give me a complementary box of cheese and custard sponge cake each for my birthday. I swear she makes the best sponge cake which will make you go back for more! She will be at Parkway Parade next week so do check out her store.
After collecting the sponge cakes, I joined my cousins and bf at the hotel and we got our rooms at exactly 3pm. MBS is super efficient when it comes to checking-in.
The suite I booked was the 'Orchid suite', enough to hold all my guests.
Didn't manage to take picture of the room >.<
Image taken from the hotel website, agoda.com and 9to5travel.com
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| The bedroom - 1 king size bed |
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The living room |
I didn't have much time to spend in the room after checking-in, I got out with my bf to pump up the helium balloons but returned back after we were not able find any shop at Marina Square that does it. In the end, the balloons were filled up using co2 instead.
When I got back, the room was already decorated with birthday signs and balloons!
It turns out that they have been planning it way before to surprise me. The sign board is 100% handmade!
Soon after, my family and relatives arrived with all the food and drinks. Thankfully, the dining table was big enough for us to place them on.
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My good friend Kin Siong during polytechnic days, also know as my "sis", together with his gf, Ailing. (My sister at the side photobombing)
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My mentor during my internship at UOB, Francis, together with his beautiful wife~
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Bf's army mate; a really sweet group of people. Sa Pyae, Thor and Edwin
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My best friend since Primary school! Cherie together with her bf and also JiaLing, my mentor on my first part-time job.
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Bf's sister and cousins~ Super nice people! :D
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Me and my awesome grandma! The Wonder lady who cooked the curry and boiled the eggs for the celebration.
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The most awesome family ever!
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Some random candid shots! XD
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Cake cutting time!
Tada~! My Nyan Cat Cake with rainbow interior!
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So... My auntie insisted that I must take a picture with the bouquet of flower
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The suite comes with a complimentary breakfast at The Club at 57th Floor.
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What I wore on that day:
Romper from Forever 21!
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Balloons:
The colours totally fits the rainbow theme. And in case you are wondering, the balloons were able to last for more than 8 hours and still look as good as new. As least after some putting up the balloons, the balcony looks so much nicer and less dull.
As for the foil balloons, you can have it inflated 1 day perior to the event. On the day of the celebration, my auntie was helping me to carry the balloons, and guess what - She had a group of tourist coming up to her and say "HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY!".
Anyway, the picture of me holding the foils balloons were taken 2 days after they were inflated. It is still as sturdy as the day I bought.
If you are planning on any events, I recommend you include them in the party. It will definately light up the venue. HAPPY MOOD EVERYWHERE!
I found a place where they sells both types of balloons. You can visit their Facebook Page here:
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I am very thankful to my awesome family members, the celebration would not have happened without them.
This is the most wonderful birthday celebration I ever had in my life. I'm grateful for all the people who love me.
A special thanks to my cousin Samantha, Amanda and my sister Calista. Not forget the best bf~
Thank you for helping me to plan this celebration. I appreciate it a lot.
YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!
Cassandra
Hi, did you have any problem bringing in so many people and also your own food? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, your 21st birthday celebrations look adorable. I would also be organizing my 25th birthday in silver and black color scheme and would soon be booking one of the themed event space San Francisco for that. After the dinner there would be a movie outing to and my family is very much excited for this event!!
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