Hi all,
I just booked my banquet at CC in Sep next year, and was pleasantly surprised that they are charging weekday price for wedding on Friday. Paid deposit of $2,100 for minimum 25 tables, either Deluxe or Prestige package.
Some concessions given are:
• Free flow of beer;
• Corkage waived for both hard liquor and wine;
• For ‘Deluxe’, 1 night stay at so-called suite with breakfast;
• For ‘Prestige’, 2 night stay at so-called suite with breakfast (note – upgrade to executive suite at S$100++ per night);
• Complimentary parking for 20% of confirmed attendance (+10 extra pieces);
• Complimentary food tasting for 10 (weekday, and 3-day advance notice);
• 100% invitation card;
• All seats with cover (white);
• Chocolate for all guests;
• Muslim food (6-course) at $54++ per head (regardless of package taken, price remains); and
• Waiter to guest ratio at about 2:3 (i.e. 2 service personnel covering 3 tables).
Agree with previous postings seen, Eric is quite an expressionless person but nevertheless very experienced. He is actually quite helpful, brought us to view the suite and offered us drinks.
Did not manage to get much extra concessions, guess the package offered (weekday price, free flow beer, etc) is quite attractive by itself. Not to be deterred, I will make getting extra concession a ‘continuous struggle’. Ha ha.
Was taken aback when told by Eric that he would mail us the contract, instead of signing on the spot. Also, was told that he would only contact us 7 days before the wedding. Guess have to be more proactive on our part.
Will provide a review / preview nearer to my AD (or after).
Btw, am quite concerned with the possible parking space constraints. Anyone has any feedback on this?
Cheers and best regards.