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.

Party Venue: One San Miguel Avenue Bldg Function Room (9th Floor)

This is the newly renovated (improved) 9th Floor Function Room at One San Miguel Avenue (OSMA) Building.

Cafeteria in the morning but it's a good and spacious function room for parties on weekends. The function room is operated too by Baby Nathan's Kitchen as with the 49th Floor function room also at OSMA.

Prior to renovation, this function room rents out for Php15,000 +10% service charge for 4 hours use including food. After the improvement, mainly the lights (those hanging balls ala Miley Cirus) and the flooring, they've raised the rent to Php25,000 + 10% service charge.

Interested to have a party here? Contact the following:

Baby Nathan's Kitchen

9th Floor, One San Miguel Ave. Bldg

San Miguel Ave., cor Shaw Boulevard

Pasig City

Look for Sheng or Annie

You may also check their website for more details on their menu.

A Diva Party at Music Match KTV

It's no secret that Filipinos love to sing and family reunions revolve around two things - food and the videoke/karaoke machine. In fact, I am surprised to learn that in the province videoke machines are being rented even for wakes and funerals. Nag level-up na!

So if you are the typical Pinoy who likes to serve a microphone and songbook at your parties, Music Match Family KTV is the place to be.

 

KTVs are more popular for instant barkada get-together or for small family celebrations, or maybe just when you feel like belting out Mariah Carey song's without annoying your neighbors. But Music Match anticipated their venue could come handy too for small company gathering and team building, hence, they came up with various Party Packages which includes food and use of videoke room.

 

They have rooms that could accommodate up to 40 people which is perfect for parties of small companies. In fact this is what we rented for my aunt's 50th birthday and three months after for my company's annual staff party.

 

They have 3 Extra Large rooms (in Ortigas Branch) that can accommodate up to 40 people but in my opinion, it will be too crowded to have 40 people especially if you are serving lunch or dinner (not just pica-pica). There will be very little space to move around if you maximize the room's capacity.

 

XL rooms are fitted with exclusive toilet so no need to go out your KTV room for bladder breaks.

Now regarding the food, Music Match is located near Dampa (in Ortigas and Macapagal) so they accept paluto. However, if you want to stick to their menu, expect bar food.

For parties, you can choose from their Barkada Packages below (updated as of Jan 2014):

 

 

Buffet package is also available for a minimum of 20 persons. However, alcoholic drinks are not included unlike in Barkada Package where customers can choose local beers, iced tea and lemonade.

 

Visit their website for more details on Music Match Family KTV.