Carlton Hotel
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Hi all,
I emailed carlton and got April as my coordinator.
problem leh, can't seem to contact her on her office line, she never reply my mail... sigh... anyone has her hp number?
I have a slight problem with my table #. I prolly can come up with about 23-25 tables. Understand that carlton need minimum of 28 tables for the empress ballroom. Anyway to negotiate out of the min table requirement?
I emailed carlton and got April as my coordinator.
problem leh, can't seem to contact her on her office line, she never reply my mail... sigh... anyone has her hp number?
I have a slight problem with my table #. I prolly can come up with about 23-25 tables. Understand that carlton need minimum of 28 tables for the empress ballroom. Anyway to negotiate out of the min table requirement?
Hey all...
I've met up with my coordinator, Eunice today and was pretty satisfied with her service. Pretty friendly lady.
More or less decided for Carlton for my AD. Just wondering what other perks u ladies request for? Coz i feel their package is very comprehensive already. Any idea when does Carlton usually hold their wedding shows? And so far what are the perks that were given ah?
Assirac,
I think you can negotiate with them a little lah... shouldn't be a problem.
Which day of the week are u looking at? If it's a weekday your min tables is fine actually.
I've met up with my coordinator, Eunice today and was pretty satisfied with her service. Pretty friendly lady.
Assirac,
I think you can negotiate with them a little lah... shouldn't be a problem.
Gelaine,
I'll be holding mine on a sunday, hence the min 28 tables thingy lor .... tried calling April the whole of yesterday ... but to no avail leh ....
Anyway, I think Carlton has given us a pretty good deal already. Prolly can negotiate for a room for your wedding coords?
I'll be holding mine on a sunday, hence the min 28 tables thingy lor .... tried calling April the whole of yesterday ... but to no avail leh ....
Anyway, I think Carlton has given us a pretty good deal already. Prolly can negotiate for a room for your wedding coords?
Assirac...
Hmm... mine is also on a sunday and yeah they need a min 28 tables... I think you can try negotiating with them but i suspect they will ask you to top up a little per table.
Try to push your guest numbers to 26 tables at least? We initially planned 25 tables for ourselves too but in the end after rough calculations, we have 30 or slightly more too.
As for not able to contact April... maybe you can call up the hotel directly and get them to transfer call? If not maybe you should change a coordinator. Eunice had been very prompt in reply my emails, calls and smses... Even when i sms her, she'll make an effort to call me back herself... So i'm pleased with her service.
I'm thinking of asking Carlton for the extra night stay or the extra food tasting actually. Other than that... i think all are fine. Day room for wedding coords i think is quite a good suggestion too. But i doubt they will give in.
Hmm... mine is also on a sunday and yeah they need a min 28 tables... I think you can try negotiating with them but i suspect they will ask you to top up a little per table.
As for not able to contact April... maybe you can call up the hotel directly and get them to transfer call? If not maybe you should change a coordinator. Eunice had been very prompt in reply my emails, calls and smses... Even when i sms her, she'll make an effort to call me back herself... So i'm pleased with her service.
I'm thinking of asking Carlton for the extra night stay or the extra food tasting actually. Other than that... i think all are fine. Day room for wedding coords i think is quite a good suggestion too. But i doubt they will give in.
Hi Gals,
Just to share what I got last time when I negotiated for in addition to their comprehensive list.
1) Extra night stay in Bridal Suite
2) Extra food tasting, up to 10 pax for full course.
3) Day room for co-ordinators
But this is based on the fact that my minimum tables is 32.
Just to share what I got last time when I negotiated for in addition to their comprehensive list.
1) Extra night stay in Bridal Suite
2) Extra food tasting, up to 10 pax for full course.
3) Day room for co-ordinators
But this is based on the fact that my minimum tables is 32.
bear_lover
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Hi Rachael,
Do you mind sharing how you manage to ask for the extra night bridal suite stay and deluxe room for your parents ? We met him previously and he kept asking for us to increase our table number, when we ask for the extra night stay.
Another issue, ladies, can anyone advise me how do you all resolve the problem of the pillar in the grand ballroom ? I really feel bad that some of my guests' view will be blocked ! Any suggestions ?
Do you mind sharing how you manage to ask for the extra night bridal suite stay and deluxe room for your parents ? We met him previously and he kept asking for us to increase our table number, when we ask for the extra night stay.
Another issue, ladies, can anyone advise me how do you all resolve the problem of the pillar in the grand ballroom ? I really feel bad that some of my guests' view will be blocked ! Any suggestions ?
Hi hovonwed,
Maybe you have to check with them which room you can use. Coz i understand their smaller ballroom caters to Max 16 tables or so and the bigger ballroom caters to a min of 25 tables if i'm not wrong. Anyway extra perks u can ask, is probably things like extra bridal suite stay, or food tasting full course? Or maybe a coordinator room.
We also got Eunice as our coordinator... she's nice.
Quite satisfied with her service so far. But she can be quite busy.
Maybe you have to check with them which room you can use. Coz i understand their smaller ballroom caters to Max 16 tables or so and the bigger ballroom caters to a min of 25 tables if i'm not wrong. Anyway extra perks u can ask, is probably things like extra bridal suite stay, or food tasting full course? Or maybe a coordinator room.
We also got Eunice as our coordinator... she's nice.
Hi All,
I've met up with Jason today and view both ballrooms, not too bad though. I realised that there is a big difference between the max 16 tables and min 28 tables package.
During the meet up Jason did not offer more perks to us... might be because we did not give him a date/confirmation yet.
Do he really give extra perks? I did mention to him that one of the package does not inculde food tasting and he told us that there will be a 50% discount for that package.
hmmmmmmmm....wonder if he will offer me more perks...
I've met up with Jason today and view both ballrooms, not too bad though. I realised that there is a big difference between the max 16 tables and min 28 tables package.
During the meet up Jason did not offer more perks to us... might be because we did not give him a date/confirmation yet.
Do he really give extra perks? I did mention to him that one of the package does not inculde food tasting and he told us that there will be a 50% discount for that package.
hmmmmmmmm....wonder if he will offer me more perks...
paperdebris
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hi gals,
I'm an Nov 2007 AD bride. know its a bit early, but since i got my date so we just wanna get things done.
Anybody heard of Agnes before? she's the one who emailed back to me...
heard that Carlton got undergo renovation. the pillars are still there?
I'm an Nov 2007 AD bride. know its a bit early, but since i got my date so we just wanna get things done.
Anybody heard of Agnes before? she's the one who emailed back to me...
heard that Carlton got undergo renovation. the pillars are still there?
paperdebris
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Hi Gelaine,
Mine is 11 Nov, the geomancer said best to be together with the customary on the same. We also agreed, one shot finish everything.
our tables are about 30-35... think Carlton fits quite well. so now gathering info first before we go and see see the ballroom.
you are on a sun as well??!! same date as us??
hm.....
Mine is 11 Nov, the geomancer said best to be together with the customary on the same. We also agreed, one shot finish everything.
our tables are about 30-35... think Carlton fits quite well. so now gathering info first before we go and see see the ballroom.
you are on a sun as well??!! same date as us??
hm.....
Hey paperdebris,
Yeah we have the same date! We have actually 3 dates chosen by the medium for November but only one weekend, so we decided to take 11 Nov 2007. We've made a tentative booking with Carlton just a few days ago when we went to view the place. But will be viewing another 2 hotels (Amara & PPR). As the tentative booking is only for 7 days, we would have to decide real soon even though we initially didn't want to book early. But seems 11 Nov 2007 is quite a hot date for wedding as a few hotels had already been booked. So well, good luck in ur hotel sourcing too.
Hey Serene,
Yeah lor.. their wedding show so late leh... by then it will be booked up liaoz... Haiz... guess i'll make do without the extra perks if i really taking it up since Carlton very comprehensive package liao.
Yeah we have the same date! We have actually 3 dates chosen by the medium for November but only one weekend, so we decided to take 11 Nov 2007. We've made a tentative booking with Carlton just a few days ago when we went to view the place. But will be viewing another 2 hotels (Amara & PPR). As the tentative booking is only for 7 days, we would have to decide real soon even though we initially didn't want to book early. But seems 11 Nov 2007 is quite a hot date for wedding as a few hotels had already been booked. So well, good luck in ur hotel sourcing too.
Hey Serene,
Yeah lor.. their wedding show so late leh... by then it will be booked up liaoz... Haiz... guess i'll make do without the extra perks if i really taking it up since Carlton very comprehensive package liao.
Hi Gelaine,
Yeah...if urs is a hot date, I rather u book early and lose some perks....moreover, Carlton's package is quite a good deal lah...just remember to ask for an extra night stay and full course tasting for 10 pax etc.....
from what I heard last time...if u sign during the show, they give 12 bottles of free red wine etc....or sign how many table, free 1 table....(if I didn't remember wrongly).
And of course the more tables that you can confirm, the more bargaining power u have
Yeah...if urs is a hot date, I rather u book early and lose some perks....moreover, Carlton's package is quite a good deal lah...just remember to ask for an extra night stay and full course tasting for 10 pax etc.....
from what I heard last time...if u sign during the show, they give 12 bottles of free red wine etc....or sign how many table, free 1 table....(if I didn't remember wrongly).
And of course the more tables that you can confirm, the more bargaining power u have
paperdebris
New Member
Hi Gelaine,
Whoa! we share the same date!! can share share the research.... how about your BS? settled?
hm, we are also looking at other venues too.
which other hotels you know has already been booked?
Whoa! we share the same date!! can share share the research.... how about your BS? settled?
hm, we are also looking at other venues too.
which other hotels you know has already been booked?
Hey Serene,
Yeah lor... i think the free perks at the show is around what u mentioned also... but i think it's ok lah...
I have 30 confirmed tables but suspect the number will increased by 1-2 tables as time goes by... wondering if Eunice will agree to the free night stay and full course.
Anyway, do you remember whether Carlton's waiter to table ratio is 1waiter:2tables or 2waiters:3tables?
Yeah lor... i think the free perks at the show is around what u mentioned also... but i think it's ok lah...
I have 30 confirmed tables but suspect the number will increased by 1-2 tables as time goes by... wondering if Eunice will agree to the free night stay and full course.
Anyway, do you remember whether Carlton's waiter to table ratio is 1waiter:2tables or 2waiters:3tables?
Hi paperdebris,
We've enquired on GPPR, PanPac, Orchard hotel. Was told dunno which one got tentative booking and one has confirmed booking. That's why we're looking at Amara and PPR who has pretty comprehensive package too.
Suntec will also be another option for us. Hehe... you leh? Which other hotels u looking at?
BS is settled for us as we took a package including ROM package which i'll be using this saturday. Heh... You leh? Found ur BS? Have you ROM too?
So coincidental to have a BTB having dame date as us... and also so kiasu looking for venues. *LOL* For us we started early as initially our date was in March but in the end pushed to Nov coz March not a suitable month for me and my FH.
We've enquired on GPPR, PanPac, Orchard hotel. Was told dunno which one got tentative booking and one has confirmed booking. That's why we're looking at Amara and PPR who has pretty comprehensive package too.
BS is settled for us as we took a package including ROM package which i'll be using this saturday. Heh... You leh? Found ur BS? Have you ROM too?
So coincidental to have a BTB having dame date as us... and also so kiasu looking for venues. *LOL* For us we started early as initially our date was in March but in the end pushed to Nov coz March not a suitable month for me and my FH.
paperdebris
New Member
Hi Gelaine,
Congrats on your coming ROM!
We are just starting to collect banquet package info for the venues we want. so far have shortlisted a few, still waiting for replies to come in. We thought we were too ks but now find that its good to start early. still can find alternatives.
Which BS you taking? we have not reached that step yet... ROM-ming in oct this year, so taking a bit easy on it... hehe.. the banquet more impt.
Congrats on your coming ROM!
We are just starting to collect banquet package info for the venues we want. so far have shortlisted a few, still waiting for replies to come in. We thought we were too ks but now find that its good to start early. still can find alternatives.
Which BS you taking? we have not reached that step yet... ROM-ming in oct this year, so taking a bit easy on it... hehe.. the banquet more impt.
Hey Serene,
Thanks for the reply. So was the service level like replacing plates, refilling empty glasses maintain for the waiter ratio. I'm quite concern for service level and is hoping for a 2 waiter to 3 table ratio so my guests would be well taken care of.
Very concerned about this as i have experienced super bad service at other venues before.
Willbe meeting Eunice tomorrow again to discuss about the perks and will probably be placing my deposit if things goes well. So far, her service had been the best amongst hotels. Didn't have good follow-ups from other hotels which i initially considered. HEh... so i'll probably be a Carlton Bride.
Thanks for the reply. So was the service level like replacing plates, refilling empty glasses maintain for the waiter ratio. I'm quite concern for service level and is hoping for a 2 waiter to 3 table ratio so my guests would be well taken care of.
Willbe meeting Eunice tomorrow again to discuss about the perks and will probably be placing my deposit if things goes well. So far, her service had been the best amongst hotels. Didn't have good follow-ups from other hotels which i initially considered. HEh... so i'll probably be a Carlton Bride.
harlowpiglet
New Member
Hi
I am new here.
Does anyone have any pictures of the Empress Ballroom? Could you please send them to me at [email protected]? Thanks
Btw, how are the comments for Carlton Hotel and/or the Empress Ballroom?
I am new here.
Does anyone have any pictures of the Empress Ballroom? Could you please send them to me at [email protected]? Thanks
Btw, how are the comments for Carlton Hotel and/or the Empress Ballroom?
Hey gals...
Finally everything settled. ROM over, banquet booked. Heh...
I've just booked my banquet with Carlton yesterday. Still the most satisfied with Carlton in terms of service, package and pricing. So decided to pay the deposit and all yesterday. Didnt even bargain for anything coz mainly all we wanted was included in the package. Should have asked for full course dinner tasting though but my hubby say dun need. Very comprehensive package to begin with so we got no complaints at all. Very satisfied. Heh...
As for the waiter serving ratio, have asked Eunice about it. She say it will be 2 waiter to 3 tables for the guests and one to one for the VIP tables. So that's great too.
So now can rest and relax till start of 2007 before i need to do anything. Heh... feel so relieved to get our date coz according to Eunice, quite a few couples called her up to request to tentative book the date too.
Finally everything settled. ROM over, banquet booked. Heh...
I've just booked my banquet with Carlton yesterday. Still the most satisfied with Carlton in terms of service, package and pricing. So decided to pay the deposit and all yesterday. Didnt even bargain for anything coz mainly all we wanted was included in the package. Should have asked for full course dinner tasting though but my hubby say dun need. Very comprehensive package to begin with so we got no complaints at all. Very satisfied. Heh...
As for the waiter serving ratio, have asked Eunice about it. She say it will be 2 waiter to 3 tables for the guests and one to one for the VIP tables. So that's great too.
So now can rest and relax till start of 2007 before i need to do anything. Heh... feel so relieved to get our date coz according to Eunice, quite a few couples called her up to request to tentative book the date too.
frostyfiona
New Member
Hi, went down to meet up with eunice and view the ballroom today. overall the package sounds good. any views on eunice?
i only get to view the ballroom today... by the way, i need advice on whether should i go down and view if there is a actual dinner going on? and should i need to confirm now (my AD in Apr 07) or view somemore hotels?? cos i didnt really shop around and I think carlton has covered mostly what we need and hubby is happy with the menu. by the way, which floor is the bridal suite on and izzit nice? any photos for the suite and their orential setting anyone? can send to me? [email protected]
is thinking to confirm leh, anymore perks that I should ask from the hotel?
i only get to view the ballroom today... by the way, i need advice on whether should i go down and view if there is a actual dinner going on? and should i need to confirm now (my AD in Apr 07) or view somemore hotels?? cos i didnt really shop around and I think carlton has covered mostly what we need and hubby is happy with the menu. by the way, which floor is the bridal suite on and izzit nice? any photos for the suite and their orential setting anyone? can send to me? [email protected]
is thinking to confirm leh, anymore perks that I should ask from the hotel?
Hi frostyfiona,
Perks you should ask for your needs. Think through if you should need anythign more then try asking them lor. Basically Carlton's package is very comprehensive as compared to other hotels. So not to worry.
As to whether you should book the venue or not, it all depends on how comfortable you need lor.
Some couples would continue hunt around first and shortlist a few others. But if your date is the very popular one, then better book early the venue you like.
Eunice is quite nice i think. I have no problem oso far with her though it's only twice i met her. But she's been very prompt in her replies to my SMS and emails.
Perks you should ask for your needs. Think through if you should need anythign more then try asking them lor. Basically Carlton's package is very comprehensive as compared to other hotels. So not to worry.
As to whether you should book the venue or not, it all depends on how comfortable you need lor.
Eunice is quite nice i think. I have no problem oso far with her though it's only twice i met her. But she's been very prompt in her replies to my SMS and emails.
freshbaby_78
New Member
Hi gals,
Any 1 had pics to share for your wedding at carlton?
Any 1 had pics to share for your wedding at carlton?
freshbaby_78
New Member
Hi Serene,
Opps mi so blur forget my email add
my address is [email protected]
looking forward to see your lovely pics..
Opps mi so blur forget my email add
my address is [email protected]
looking forward to see your lovely pics..
Hi gals,
I'm considering Carlton for my AD. Anyone has a copy of Carlton's package for 2007? If yes, could you kindly email to me at [email protected]? Thanks alot in advance!
I'm considering Carlton for my AD. Anyone has a copy of Carlton's package for 2007? If yes, could you kindly email to me at [email protected]? Thanks alot in advance!
Hi Gals,
I am also considering Carlton for my AD venue. Can anyone who has a copy of the package for 2007 to send me or pictures to show would be best! Thanks!
my email: [email protected]
I am also considering Carlton for my AD venue. Can anyone who has a copy of the package for 2007 to send me or pictures to show would be best! Thanks!
my email: [email protected]
freshbaby_78
New Member
Hi Serene & Astrogal,
Thanks for your pics....both of u look radiant & lovely on ur big day...am considering carlton for my actual day...
Thanks for your pics....both of u look radiant & lovely on ur big day...am considering carlton for my actual day...
hi, bladers!
u gotta see how much u paying mah... if u wan a ultra nice ballroom, then u shouldn't go for carlton loh... anywae, there's already a thread for carlton. pls visit http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/6/871.html?1144713628 for more info.
u gotta see how much u paying mah... if u wan a ultra nice ballroom, then u shouldn't go for carlton loh... anywae, there's already a thread for carlton. pls visit http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/6/871.html?1144713628 for more info.
freshbaby_78
New Member
Thanks Astrogirl!
Serene, I 'm lookng at mid of 2007 but guess i have to act fast cosgood dates r snapping up fast
Serene, I 'm lookng at mid of 2007 but guess i have to act fast cosgood dates r snapping up fast