Fun-filled, informal beach wedding receptions don’t get much funkier than at Paradiso. This funky beach bar is located right on Shek O Beach, and is decorated like a kitsch Hawaiian hut, with big white umbrellas, shell ceiling decorations, and best of all, a big outdoor terrace for chilling out on.
Owned and operated by the Miramar Group (The company behind the super-stylish Mira Hotel), The French Window is a spectacular Gallic fine-dining restaurant newly opened in IFC.
Formerly known as Sam Yuk Secondary School, This Adventist college can be hired out on weekends for secluded outdoor wedding ceremonies on their rolling outdoor lawn, facing the spectacular 1920s red-brick building itself.
Old-fashioned Victorian elegance is the order of the day at the Langham Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. It’s an extremely popular wedding venue in Hong Kong owing to the beautiful Grand Ballroom, which can seat up to 550 guests for either a western or Chinese ceremony, and can be decorated any way you like.
Formerly known as the Viceroy, Duetto is the new Italian/Indian restaurant run by Chiram Group in Wan Chai. But before you balk at this seemingly odd combination of cuisines, check out its spectacular outdoor terrace, which alone can accomodate 180 people for cocktails, and 50 for dinner.
Cyberport is a way underrated place for a wedding–if you’re willing to overlook the slightly weird, futuristic architecture, you’ll enjoy a clean, quiet environment with beautiful green views. Le Meriden Cyberport hotel is a great venue for intimate ceremonies, especially if you want an outdoor element to your nuptials.
The Helena May was established in 1916 by Lady May, wife of the then governor of Hong Kong, Sir Henry May. It provided a place for single ladies to stay, as hotels were considered improper back then! These days, it’s a member’s club in a beautifully preserved heritage building right in the heart of Central.
