Hi (my life) (jazzup),
Most hotels have not opened up for 2006 bookings yet. For me, my wedding will be in Mar06, so they tell me the price will only be out in Mar or Apr. So yes, we still have time to scout around. But my theory is, I want to look around slowly and don't want to be pressurised into booking anything yet.
I find booking hotels more difficult due to the following:
1) I need to ensure that my guest list fit into the minimum no. of tables for the ballrooms I like. Like me, I thought I can fit into a small ballroom as I was hoping for a small wedding. But in the end, my guest list increase and I found myself in-between ballrooms. ie too big for the smaller ballroom and too little for the bigger ballrooms. But I have finally got my guest list more or less settled now =)
2) Need to ensure the total is within my budget. As much as I love a hotel, I must also need to ensure I don't overspend on just the wedding dinner. There are still lots "hidden" cost like wine, alchocol, wedding invitation printing etc.
3) Need to ensure my in-laws and my parents are happy with the arrangement.
Unlike the wedding gown, I can just do whatever I want. =P
Hi KSbrides,
I have emailed Grand Hyatt, Four Seasons, Regent, Oriental, Carlton and I think Grand Cothorpe Waterfront. All replied me within 2 days. Only Hotel Intercontential didn't reply my email. But all the prices are based on 05. Grand Hyatt doesn't allow me to book. Regent and Carlton allow me to book if I can add in a small amount into 05's per table's price.
Hi Ribbons & getting_married (greekgal),
I am more than glad to lend a helping hand to all of you here. =) Actually, this guideline was passed down to me by my "shi-fu" (my best friend who married in 03) I must say that it can be quite an headache especially when it came to the guest list. I wanted a small wedding but my future husband seen to have many relatives. So in the end, I have to increase my no. of tables.
Anyway, I guess doing something slowly week by week is better than rushing everything at one shot. Still got time. Slowly work out everything with your future husband and then it will be just nice.