A location can make or break a wedding and couples spend much of their planning time agonising over the perfect venue to host their perfect day. To make life easier, we’ve compiled the best Shanghai has to offer right here.

St Regis Shanghai

The St Regis Shanghai has recently introduced three exceptional wedding packages, tailored for couples who are looking for either a grand and lavish event, or a more intimate gathering. The three specially designed wedding packages include “A Perfect Moment” (RMB 6,288 per table), “A New Journey Begins” (RMB 7,888 per table) and “A Match Made in Heaven” (RMB 8,888 per table). St Regis’ professional wedding advisor will tailor-make each package based on guests’ specific tastes to the highest standard. Packages are valid with a minimum of ten tables and prices are subject to 15 per cent surcharge.

889 Dongfang Lu. Tel: 5050 4567. Web: www.stregis.com/shanghai

Le Royal Méridien Shanghai

Le Royal Méridien Shanghai blends expertise with intuition to create a celebration as unique and individual as you are. Their dedicated wedding specialist will listen closely to your vision and anticipate your needs to ensure that every element of your celebration is distinctly you. Wedding packages start from RMB 5,988 per table plus a 15% surcharge. Bookings need to be placed by 15 March, 2011.

789 Nanjing Dong Lu. Tel: 3318 9999. Web: www.lemeridien.com

Waldorf Astoria

With an elegant backdrop, spectacular views, attentive service, fragrant flowers and scrumptious food, the Waldorf Astoria creates the fairy tale setting for a magical wedding and the memories of a lifetime. At the hotel, the journey to eternal bliss begins when you create your special day together with their creative Wedding Specialists. Every detail, every thought and every decision… all made and formed by you under their guidance. From chic and stylish to classic and traditional, their wedding consultants are at your service to bring to life your dreams and hopes for the big day.

2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu. Tel: 6322 998. Web: www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com

Guoman Hotel Shanghai

The Guoman Hotel’s exquisite contemporary design provides the perfect location for a wedding. Their rooms offer state-of-the-art technology, natural daylight with views overlooking a magnificent courtyard, dedicated service and the finest attention to detail to suit your every requirement on this special day. The hotel provides couples with three levels of wedding packages including ‘Stylish Wedding’ (RMB 4,588 per table), ‘Fashionable Wedding’ (RMB 5,388 per table) and ‘Graceful Wedding’ (RMB 6,288 per table). Packages are valid with a minimum of 150 guests and subject to a 15 per cent surcharge.

Block 3, 78 Yunling Dong Lu. Tel: 6095 8888. Web: www.guoman.com

Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel 

Sheraton creates wonderful memories on your special day with your beloved, family members and friends with a range of wedding packages. Celebrate with exquisite Chinese cuisine and free flow of drinks, Champagne tower, a romantic night in the elegant Bridal Suite and a wide range of essential amenities to make for a memorable event. Packages range in price from RMB 3,688 to RMB 6,688 for tables of ten, offered for a minimum of 15 tables booked. Prices subject to 15 per cent surcharge.

5 Zunyi Nan Lu. Tel: 6275 8888. Web: www.sheraton.com/hongqiao

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong

The facilities at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong offer flexibility for all of your wedding ceremony and banquet needs. Whether you require the lavish ceremony and full ballroom banquet or an intimate dinner for 12, their professional team will ensure you receive exceptional service, personalised especially for you. Their wedding planners will help with everything from choosing a sumptuous menu for your guests, to assisting with the choice of stylish table settings and decoration, through a variety of wedding packages. Then on your special day, the team will take all of your worries away, as they effortlessly deliver a perfect wedding celebration.

8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu. Tel: 2020 1888. Web: www.ritzcarlton.com

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai boasts over ten years experience in providing wedding services. Its unique 30,000 square metre green garden along with classic and elegant French-style buildings make it an extremely popular venue for holding wedding banquets in Shanghai.

58 Maoming Nan Lu, near Changle Lu. Tel: 6415 1111 x 5222. Web: www.gardenhotelshanghai.com