Party Venue: Grandview Events Place

The Hubby stood as principal sponsor (he's too young for this, I tell you!) for a relative's wedding and the reception was at this new events place in Makati. What I love most about being invited to attend a party is the chance to see and experience new venues that I can feature here. It's like shooting 2 birds with 1 stone!

Grandview Events Place is strategically located near Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in San Antonio Village. In fact, guests can walk from the church to Grandview. I love receptions/venues that are just walking distance from the church as it's convenient for the guests especially those commuting.

The events place offers 3 function halls to cater to all types of parties, big and small. The largest hall, Aphrodite Hall, can accommodate up to 400 guests and is ideal for weddings. It's elegant and well appointed (lovely chandeliers and swags) but I find the the pillars a bit obstructing and annoying. Cost to rent this Aphrodite is at Php60,000.

Photo grabbed from Grandview Events Place website

Some notes if you are interested in this venue:

1. There are no parking slots. The venue is on the 3rd floor of BUMA Building which also houses other businesses. There are few (count your fingers) parking in front of the building and guests resort to parking along the street. 

2. No elevator going to the 3rd floor. If you have grannies in your guest list, be prepared to assist them.

Visit the website for more details. They have packages for weddings, debuts, childrens' parties and company events.

Grandview Events Place

3rd Floor, 1012 Buma Bldg. 

Metropolitan Avenue, Makati City'

www.grandvieweventsplace.com 

Party Venue: Whitespace Manila

Planning a grand celebration for more than 300 people and wants to do away with hotel reception? There's a venue in Makati that could accommodate that crowd (up to 450) and still exude a grand, luxurious atmosphere.

Here's Whitespace.  

Photo from Whitespace website

720sqm of all white space (hence, the name) that can be setup any way you wan it - garden-themed debut party, a Victorian fantasy wedding, Carnival-inspired children's party and many more. The possibilities are endless with this huge hall with no huge obstructing pillars whatsoever.

The rental cost could be an game-ender though for those on a budget. The whole 720sqm hall can be had at Php140,000 (VAT excluded) for 5 hours use, while the smallest hall (Hall A) with a 150-seating capacity costs Php55,000 (add VAT).

The rental includes a basic sound system, caterer's gallery (a room with glass walls so you can view the caterer's activities), 5-hour use of dressing room and lounge, bathrooms with dedicated attendants and use of parking space (23 slots free). 

For more details and to view their packages, visit their website. I recommend watching their video to see how they transformed the huge space into unbelievably beautiful debut and wedding venues.