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Celebrations & events at Aman Summer Palace
Aman Summer Palace Celebrations & Events
Aman Summer Palace Celebrations & Events
Aman Summer Palace - Courtyard Wedding
Host the perfect event
As if taking a step back in time to the Qing Dynasty, to host a special occasion at Aman Summer Palace is to experience the opulent celebrations of time gone by. Steeped in history, the resort’s elegant pavilions - once imperial waiting rooms – provide a rare yet refined backdrop for any event.
Those who seek to explore their heritage through a traditional Chinese wedding can do so on the edge of one of China’s most historic Unesco World Heritage Sites with private access to Summer Palace’s gardens. Alternatively, use the hotel’s own gracious private courtyards to reunite with loved ones, celebrate a birthday or as a unique canvas for an exclusive corporate event with room for 100 guests.
Weddings
While Aman Summer Place location is both stately and palatial, Aman’s approach to design and architecture has created several contemporary locations to host large weddings or more intimate ceremonies that can be personally tailored to even the most particular vision. Couples are invited to make Aman their own with elaborate floral arrangements or more modern décor creating a spectacular ambience against the hotel’s dramatic architecture.
Traditions from across China can also be catered to – with beautiful tea ceremonies to symbolise the union or assistance in finding the perfect cheongsam that can be cherished for years to come.
Celebrations
Ruling towards the end of the Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi was well known for her elaborate feasts, with her guests enjoying up to 100 dishes per sitting. At Aman Summer Palace, this ceremonial dining experience has filtered down through the ages and today is expressed in the hotel’s three restaurants, which focus on offering the warmest hospitality and internationally influenced cuisine for all the family. Alternatively, for a more casual occasion, The Reflection Pavilion, shaded by mature greenery, is the ideal location for private casual lunches and cocktail parties overlooking tranquil ponds.
The venues
Courtyard 1 and Outer Courtyard
Surrounded by traditional pavilions and the lush greenery of magnolias and wild apple trees, the resort’s largest courtyards are interconnected and make a stunning setting for an outdoor ceremony or reception. The red doors of the pavilions are an auspicious symbol year round, while the pink and white blossoms that bedeck the trees make spring a particularly beautiful time of year to host an event.
The Grill
A light-filled venue with lofty ceilings, polished floors, intricate bamboo screens and classic Ming dynasty inspired furniture, The Grill opens onto a serene courtyard centred by a reflection pond. With room for 100 guests seated or 150 guests standing, it is the ideal venue for celebratory receptions, serving exceptional grilled meats and seafood.
Nama
An atmospheric, high-ceilinged venue with an open kitchen and a signature counter running the length of the room, Nama is the resort’s Japanese restaurant, ideal for cocktail parties for up to 70 people, and seated receptions for up to 50 guests. Celebrating Washoku cuisine with authentic, elegant dishes that champion locally sourced produce, Nama serves exquisitely crafted sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese delicacies.
Chinese Restaurant
Classic imperial dishes such as Peking duck as well as Szechuan chicken and Cantonese dim sum are cooked with great delicacy at the nine-room Chinese Restaurant. The three large dining rooms are complemented by six private dining spaces, all decorated with classic Ming dynasty inspired furnishings. Dark floors and wood-beamed ceilings create the perfect frame for celebratory banquets and more intimate gatherings.
The Reflection Pavilion
Seating 50 guests inside around large convivial tables, with the option to seat 50 more guests outside the peaceful and consummately private Reflection Pavilion is suitable for ceremonies and receptions, as well as quiet moments of contemplation. For those hosting multi-day events, the venue is also ideal for welcome drinks or standing receptions, with room for 150 guests.
The Cultural Pavilion
Unique and inspiring, Aman Summer Palace’s Cultural Pavilion lies at the heart of the resort overlooking a serene courtyard. Here guests can learn more about traditional Chinese artforms from calligraphy and paper cutting, to kite making and tea ceremonies, demonstrated by masters happy to share their knowledge and skill. Seating 80 guests or hosting 140 standing, the pavilion is suitable for all kinds of events and celebrations, making for a wonderful addition to a multi-day wedding or celebration.
Personalisation & details
Entertainment
Each Aman is very much a part of its cultural setting and can arrange local musicians to perform traditional music. Dance performances and cultural demonstrations can also be arranged. Classical and contemporary options are covered, with a selection of recommended string quartets, soloists, bands and DJs available.
Event Design
Our events team can recommend the best photographers and videographers based on your unique vision, while our recommended florists will design floral decorations from bouquets and buttonholes, to table centrepieces and stands, in line with personal preferences.
Menus and Catering
Aman Summer Palace curates menus for special events as unique as those celebrating them, complementing both setting and celebration alike. Inspired by the abundance of fresh ingredients found locally, Aman Summer Palace’s authentic dining venues explore Chinese, Japanese and Western cuisines.
Request a proposal
No request is too great and no detail too small. We are here to assist you with all aspects of event organisation, from conception through to execution.
Aman Gift Card
A gift to remember
Share the gift of future travel with the Aman Gift Card – the perfect wedding gift, corporate incentive or token of gratitude. Choose to share it directly with the recipient via email, or gift in person in the form of a soft leather luggage tag to be cherished for years to come. Whatever the occasion, the Aman Gift Card presents all those who receive it with the opportunity to make new memories and share magical moments in Aman destinations across the globe.