Crowne Plaza Hotel, Changi Airport
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krazimitzi
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LaoBo~ you are so funny! but ya i agree, don't promote cruelty to animals.
to all~ if you're still sitting on the fence, go to youtube and search for videos on how they cruelly slice off the fins of the sharks and leave them to die. the gruesome sight will be enough to make you change your mind!
i love sharks fin, and i am personally afraid of sharks from all those scary movies, but let's protect the earth and say no to sharks fin shall we?
crowne plaza is one of the few hotels in singapore that has actually been recognised for its earth saving efforts, that is one of the reasons that won me over too. that is why i am going with a more green wedding, e.g. i turned down CP's invitation cards even if it's part of the package, my invites are all printed on eco friendly paper instead.
so since we have all chosen CP maybe we can also help support the cause. go earth!
jingyi~ i love GPCH. the food is absolutely amazing. i would have signed with them if only their ballroom was nicer. recently they just revamped their ballroom, SO MUCH BETTER. at first i was having second thoughts. i event called up GPCH to check, my date is available. i thought of switching over. but then i realised, the ballroom at GPCH, you can find it in almost every other hotel. but the ballroom at CP, is one of a kind, you will not find another one like it in Singapore at the moment. so it's up to you!
to all~ if you're still sitting on the fence, go to youtube and search for videos on how they cruelly slice off the fins of the sharks and leave them to die. the gruesome sight will be enough to make you change your mind!
i love sharks fin, and i am personally afraid of sharks from all those scary movies, but let's protect the earth and say no to sharks fin shall we?
crowne plaza is one of the few hotels in singapore that has actually been recognised for its earth saving efforts, that is one of the reasons that won me over too. that is why i am going with a more green wedding, e.g. i turned down CP's invitation cards even if it's part of the package, my invites are all printed on eco friendly paper instead.
so since we have all chosen CP maybe we can also help support the cause. go earth!
jingyi~ i love GPCH. the food is absolutely amazing. i would have signed with them if only their ballroom was nicer. recently they just revamped their ballroom, SO MUCH BETTER. at first i was having second thoughts. i event called up GPCH to check, my date is available. i thought of switching over. but then i realised, the ballroom at GPCH, you can find it in almost every other hotel. but the ballroom at CP, is one of a kind, you will not find another one like it in Singapore at the moment. so it's up to you!
jingyijingyi
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krazimitzi: i went to see the grand park ballroom the other day but i dun rem it now. but i know its quite nice. maybe i will make appt go down view again b4 i make up my mind. crowne plaza perks wasnt very gd though. u care to share wad additional perks u manage to bargain for?
dingdongbe11
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krazimitzi : Ampoules you can get it at wholesale price at www.beautyaurora.com/eCommerce
Less than $3 per vial for the makeup ampoule. Hope this helps your budget
A lot of brides are using their ampoules.. Their ampoules are Made in Germany and very positive feedbacks about them too.
Less than $3 per vial for the makeup ampoule. Hope this helps your budget
brandon2010
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Kiwi, we are trying to get these 2 perks also. but realli tough. neg and cant get it.
for the showcase, there will be a complimentary barrel of beer or 12 bottle of wine,
one luck draw perk for couple who go, +
one more luck draw perk for confirm couple.
for the showcase, there will be a complimentary barrel of beer or 12 bottle of wine,
one luck draw perk for couple who go, +
one more luck draw perk for confirm couple.
jingyijingyi
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hmmm anyone here had their wedding and have relatives or friends commented that location is bad.
brandon2010
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Jingyi: i heard friends commented on the location that it's far but then now with MRT, it's very easy to get there.
brandon2010
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Kiwi: yes realli hard to get it. yes will be going this sunday, but need to pre-registry. have u registry?
for the parking, the value of the complimentary is 10 bucks. not free for whole day.
for the parking, the value of the complimentary is 10 bucks. not free for whole day.
Hey gals
I'm getting married at CP next Sat and a bit worried reading about all the bad comments on the food. Hopefully Imperial Treasure doesn't fail us! *keeps fingers crossed* I'll definitely update you gals after the event on whether they uphold their quality on the AD.
As for the parking, no need to worry that the complimentary $10 isn't sufficient. Right now T3 parking on weekends (and weekday nights) is only $2.50 for the first 3 hours. So $10 will allow them to park for almost 6hours I think, more than sufficient for normal guests.
Actually, wondering if any of you gals have a copy of the tables layout for the short aisle version? If yes, can share with me please? Ms A claims she sent to me a lot of times liao but I've not received a single one, so a bit giving up... [email protected]
Oh oh and does anyone have any idea how long approx it takes to walk down that short aisle? 1min? Less? Arghz less than 2 weeks left and I'm still so unprepared lolz.
Thanks!
I'm getting married at CP next Sat and a bit worried reading about all the bad comments on the food. Hopefully Imperial Treasure doesn't fail us! *keeps fingers crossed* I'll definitely update you gals after the event on whether they uphold their quality on the AD.
As for the parking, no need to worry that the complimentary $10 isn't sufficient. Right now T3 parking on weekends (and weekday nights) is only $2.50 for the first 3 hours. So $10 will allow them to park for almost 6hours I think, more than sufficient for normal guests.
Actually, wondering if any of you gals have a copy of the tables layout for the short aisle version? If yes, can share with me please? Ms A claims she sent to me a lot of times liao but I've not received a single one, so a bit giving up... [email protected]
Oh oh and does anyone have any idea how long approx it takes to walk down that short aisle? 1min? Less? Arghz less than 2 weeks left and I'm still so unprepared lolz.
Thanks!
fishmonger
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Hey yallo!
Congrats! Hee...muz update us yeah! Mine is coming in Nov...feeling the jitters too! Hee...
Anyway...I will send to you the table layout!
Congrats! Hee...muz update us yeah! Mine is coming in Nov...feeling the jitters too! Hee...
Anyway...I will send to you the table layout!
hello pighead, can you send me too for reference on the short & long aisle though mine still long way. just wana hv a look hee @ [email protected]
fishmonger
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Hello Kiwi!
I have emailed u!
I have emailed u!
brandon2010
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Yallo: congrats and remember to updates here.
so far heard one good reviews on the food too.
Kiwi: what other perks you manage to get from A?
pighead: can email me the layout as well? [email protected]
for the parking, i had ask them whether can give me a value of $5 and more qty, but A said not possible. cos 20% is not sufficient for me. anyone manage to get more?
so far heard one good reviews on the food too.
Kiwi: what other perks you manage to get from A?
pighead: can email me the layout as well? [email protected]
for the parking, i had ask them whether can give me a value of $5 and more qty, but A said not possible. cos 20% is not sufficient for me. anyone manage to get more?
fishmonger
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Hi Brandon!
It's in your email!
It's in your email!
jingyijingyi
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im sure many couples had done 'travelling' theme in crowne plaza cos its in airport. anyone care to share where they found & print their boarding pass? i dun seems to find any results using goggle search =(
brandon2010
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Pighead, thanks for your email on the floor plane
Yallo, they are giving 20% standard for all 2011 packages. urs is in 2010? i try to ask for more also unable to get. even for helper's room, she also mentioned got to depend on lucky draw on this sunday showcase.
Jingyi, the boarding pass design, think i saw in the recent tv show abt wedding. they are discussing abt printing wedding card. but not sure waht the show name.
Kiwi, i have not book mine, but planning to get it this sunday. so far ask her for perks also cant get any, keep saying try ur luck during the show case lucky draw.
care to share when is ur AD? mine is in Jan 2011.
Yallo, they are giving 20% standard for all 2011 packages. urs is in 2010? i try to ask for more also unable to get. even for helper's room, she also mentioned got to depend on lucky draw on this sunday showcase.
Jingyi, the boarding pass design, think i saw in the recent tv show abt wedding. they are discussing abt printing wedding card. but not sure waht the show name.
Kiwi, i have not book mine, but planning to get it this sunday. so far ask her for perks also cant get any, keep saying try ur luck during the show case lucky draw.
care to share when is ur AD? mine is in Jan 2011.
brandon2010
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Kiwi, yes we are planning it late. but still have the option that if to rush then we can delay the banquet. so got to check out the perks this sunday.
yes the boarding pass invite can either be an additional paper inside the card or just the card. CP not paying for it.
yes the boarding pass invite can either be an additional paper inside the card or just the card. CP not paying for it.
jingyijingyi
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brandon: the show issit channel8 one?
yup it very hard to ask from perks though Ms A is quite prompt in replying emails.
yup it very hard to ask from perks though Ms A is quite prompt in replying emails.
brandon2010
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jingyi: yes the show is the channel 8 one by ah Ben and kym. You saw that show too? is there another coordinator other than Ms A? find it hard to get her via phone, always kanna voice mail.
Ask her about changing the soup to fish maw, till now no reply on the cost.
Kiwi, yes we had reserved the date that we want.
I will be doing the solemnization on the same day. they will provide one of the 3 function rooms for free. If you wan the pool side or the garden view, you will need to pay extra.
Ask her about changing the soup to fish maw, till now no reply on the cost.
Kiwi, yes we had reserved the date that we want.
I will be doing the solemnization on the same day. they will provide one of the 3 function rooms for free. If you wan the pool side or the garden view, you will need to pay extra.
krazimitzi
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sorry haven't been in here... my late replies!
dingdongbell~ yep i found BA too and they are really good, their customer service superb! but it was too far and i didn't have time before my PS to get from them. probably for AD!
yallo~ y not u head down during on one night that they have wedding with the short aisle and try out walking down and time yourself? i'm sure they can allow you to do that before the dinner at about maybe 5pm+ before the couple even are there. that's when they usually let potential couples view the setup too. i think that would help you get the timing accurately, maybe down to the very last second or beat! that would be cool.
jingyi~ no leh location is quite accessible to all cuz its just above the MRT station. i thot CP invitation cards by default are the "boarding pass" kind? like a slip in card into boarding pass holder. something like the invite card you will receive this weekend at the showcase (if its the same as last showcase)
Anyway GPCH you can view the forum here in sgbrides, those btb have taken photos and posted them there, so you can have an idea without having to go down. Otherwise you can try calling the hotel to send you. The last time i called they hadn't taken official photos yet, so mostly relied on the forum pix.
Anyway for perks... the same... for me 20% parking is about enough since it's only for family, groomsmen and bridesmaids. Friends shouldn't expect to get free parking lo! anyway i will encourage all my guests to take the MRT instead since it is so convenient and also it is the GREENER way to go! so on top of my invitation card i will self print these inserts to encourage them of that - and also NOT TO BE LATE hahahaha, hopefully it will work.
The only thing I got extra was probably few bottles on wine on top of the 12 bottles, but that is because I am not using the invitation cards, the guest book, nor the dummy cake from the hotel, as those are not necessary. I think with anything, it's give and take... to get more "perks", maybe need to give up what you don't need?
The problem I'm having with them is they are such sticklers to all those rules and regulations, they will refuse to open any bottles of hard liquor that are not duty paid, as in they will inspect each and every one of them. I had been collecting duty free liquor since 2 years ago before even planning my wedding, because all other brides had told me, hotel will close one eye one, and that as long as you have ONE duty paid bottle, you just need to pour the duty free liquor into the paid bottle and serve from there. Some even pour into the decanter and serve. The point was that they cannot be "caught" SERVING non duty paid wine/liquor. But CP has to be Super Strict on it that it HAS TO BE duty paid or else you can bring it home, they will not serve it. That is such a headache for me now as it will definitely incur more cost to buy all that duty paid whisky and vodka for the mixers - and then what do I do with all the duty free ones that I bought over the years????
dingdongbell~ yep i found BA too and they are really good, their customer service superb! but it was too far and i didn't have time before my PS to get from them. probably for AD!
yallo~ y not u head down during on one night that they have wedding with the short aisle and try out walking down and time yourself? i'm sure they can allow you to do that before the dinner at about maybe 5pm+ before the couple even are there. that's when they usually let potential couples view the setup too. i think that would help you get the timing accurately, maybe down to the very last second or beat! that would be cool.
jingyi~ no leh location is quite accessible to all cuz its just above the MRT station. i thot CP invitation cards by default are the "boarding pass" kind? like a slip in card into boarding pass holder. something like the invite card you will receive this weekend at the showcase (if its the same as last showcase)
Anyway GPCH you can view the forum here in sgbrides, those btb have taken photos and posted them there, so you can have an idea without having to go down. Otherwise you can try calling the hotel to send you. The last time i called they hadn't taken official photos yet, so mostly relied on the forum pix.
Anyway for perks... the same... for me 20% parking is about enough since it's only for family, groomsmen and bridesmaids. Friends shouldn't expect to get free parking lo! anyway i will encourage all my guests to take the MRT instead since it is so convenient and also it is the GREENER way to go! so on top of my invitation card i will self print these inserts to encourage them of that - and also NOT TO BE LATE hahahaha, hopefully it will work.
The only thing I got extra was probably few bottles on wine on top of the 12 bottles, but that is because I am not using the invitation cards, the guest book, nor the dummy cake from the hotel, as those are not necessary. I think with anything, it's give and take... to get more "perks", maybe need to give up what you don't need?
The problem I'm having with them is they are such sticklers to all those rules and regulations, they will refuse to open any bottles of hard liquor that are not duty paid, as in they will inspect each and every one of them. I had been collecting duty free liquor since 2 years ago before even planning my wedding, because all other brides had told me, hotel will close one eye one, and that as long as you have ONE duty paid bottle, you just need to pour the duty free liquor into the paid bottle and serve from there. Some even pour into the decanter and serve. The point was that they cannot be "caught" SERVING non duty paid wine/liquor. But CP has to be Super Strict on it that it HAS TO BE duty paid or else you can bring it home, they will not serve it. That is such a headache for me now as it will definitely incur more cost to buy all that duty paid whisky and vodka for the mixers - and then what do I do with all the duty free ones that I bought over the years????
Brandon: oic ok. I had seen one of the rooms only, do you know if it looks all the same? seems quite small rite?
Krazimitzi: btw, what is BA? i din follow previous thread so wonder what ur talking abt? photographer?
For the CP, i still worry my friends or colls not able to get them hahha maybe just nice for family & relatives only hhaha just wonder wthy complain ...normally other hotels oso provide same % rite?
Krazimitzi: btw, what is BA? i din follow previous thread so wonder what ur talking abt? photographer?
For the CP, i still worry my friends or colls not able to get them hahha maybe just nice for family & relatives only hhaha just wonder wthy complain ...normally other hotels oso provide same % rite?
i'm torn between CP & GPCH.. duno which to choose.. haha...
CP:
i like their poolside ROM
their ballroom is unique
flexi to choose short or long aisle march-in
my worry is the food cos many here feedback the food not v nice...
location is abit extreme at the east side..
GPCH:
their food is yummy
their new ballroom is pretty
perks seems better
centralised location
the minus side is they dun have poolside ROM (my ideal)
and the march-in is from either of the side door, no middle door
CP:
i like their poolside ROM
their ballroom is unique
flexi to choose short or long aisle march-in
my worry is the food cos many here feedback the food not v nice...
location is abit extreme at the east side..
GPCH:
their food is yummy
their new ballroom is pretty
perks seems better
centralised location
the minus side is they dun have poolside ROM (my ideal)
and the march-in is from either of the side door, no middle door
brandon2010
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Kraz, when is ur actual date?
brandon2010
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Kiwi, u have seen both room. The suite are much bigger and also they have partition so that if brides is in the main room, the rest still able to change another place. Both is nice and good.
Julia, yes the poolside rom is great but have to pay extra and worry abt weather. The function rooms seem not bad but think they don't supply sound system.
Julia, yes the poolside rom is great but have to pay extra and worry abt weather. The function rooms seem not bad but think they don't supply sound system.
I'm using boarding pass for my wedding invitation and it's one of the default options provided by CP's printer (T-Dragon)... unless there's been some changes since then?
With regards to the duty free thingy, one of the reasons Ms A gave was that CP is right at the airport, so the chances of them kena spot check is much higher. And if they really get caught red-handed, the entire hotel's liquor license will be revoked (!!!) so I guess it's a chance they dare not take.
Oh oh and I sort of prefer their smaller deluxe rooms over the suites because of the unique bathroom design
Hee hee but yeah having the "partition" in the suite is much more suitable and convenient for brides.
With regards to the duty free thingy, one of the reasons Ms A gave was that CP is right at the airport, so the chances of them kena spot check is much higher. And if they really get caught red-handed, the entire hotel's liquor license will be revoked (!!!) so I guess it's a chance they dare not take.
Oh oh and I sort of prefer their smaller deluxe rooms over the suites because of the unique bathroom design
Hee hee but yeah having the "partition" in the suite is much more suitable and convenient for brides.brandon2010
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Kiwi, what i mean is that the suite is bigger than the deluxe room.
the 3 function rooms are of the same size i think. according to them if want mic, need to pay but then they are saying that the room is ok without mic.
Yallo, oic. do you have a sample of your boarding pass? i was thinking of designing it and getting it print elsewhere. yes the deluxe room look nicer with the see-thru bath tub. was hoping to get a suite stay follow by a deluxe room stay.
let's say there's no helper room provided, the suite will be useful for the helpers to do their changing there as well
Julia, yea kind of ex and also have to depend alot on the weather. so i prefer to held it in the function room.
the 3 function rooms are of the same size i think. according to them if want mic, need to pay but then they are saying that the room is ok without mic.
Yallo, oic. do you have a sample of your boarding pass? i was thinking of designing it and getting it print elsewhere. yes the deluxe room look nicer with the see-thru bath tub. was hoping to get a suite stay follow by a deluxe room stay.
let's say there's no helper room provided, the suite will be useful for the helpers to do their changing there as well
Julia, yea kind of ex and also have to depend alot on the weather. so i prefer to held it in the function room.
brandon2010
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Julia, from what i understand is the Ms A very hard to nego one. also hoping for another that is able to give us more perks
Brandon: hehe so u r referring to the suite & duluxe room, no wonder like not link haha
wow seems like most of u have viewed both rooms, i also wish to see them, so need to advance check with Ms A for the viewing?
Yallo: i would like to see the sample of the boarding pass too if any. tks!
yup i agree too its too ex to do it at poolside or garden view. anyway if we just use the 2 locations for photo taking, should be FOC rite? haha
i understand that if we sign up, we will get the suite, so for other rooms will depend on the luck draw.
wow seems like most of u have viewed both rooms, i also wish to see them, so need to advance check with Ms A for the viewing?
Yallo: i would like to see the sample of the boarding pass too if any. tks!
yup i agree too its too ex to do it at poolside or garden view. anyway if we just use the 2 locations for photo taking, should be FOC rite? haha
i understand that if we sign up, we will get the suite, so for other rooms will depend on the luck draw.
brandon2010
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Kiwi: best is check with A first as it might be occupied. but since the hotel is in airport, dont think the occupancy rate is high.
taking photo is FOC, from what i know is that if you book a package there, you can bring your photographer there for taking wedding photos.
yes, there will be 2 draw, one is for perks, the other one is for bigger price like hotel stay, honeymoon stay at other countries.
taking photo is FOC, from what i know is that if you book a package there, you can bring your photographer there for taking wedding photos.
yes, there will be 2 draw, one is for perks, the other one is for bigger price like hotel stay, honeymoon stay at other countries.
krazimitzi
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kiwi~ BA is Beauty Aurora, it's to buy facial ampoules from. You can google it i think.
brandon~ my date is 22 Jan. if u sign during showcase, doesn't your package come with 2 nites suite instead of just one? or u mean u want to change the second nite to the deluxe stay issit?
yallo/brandon~ do you have pic of the deluxe rm? i only saw the suite. do u think its possible to view it at this sunday's showcase?
julia~ try the sampling at this sunday's showcase and see if you don't mind the food? it's very hard to say... my fren just attended her fren's ROM at CP which was buffet but chinese food and not from the western side, she said it was quite good. i'm so confused now. but one thing for sure GPCH food is DAMN SHIOK hands down. but i seriously think while the ballroom is "nice", that's all guests will remember, that it was "nice". i would want my wedding to be remembered as "WOW", not just "nice". hahaha.
brandon~ my date is 22 Jan. if u sign during showcase, doesn't your package come with 2 nites suite instead of just one? or u mean u want to change the second nite to the deluxe stay issit?
yallo/brandon~ do you have pic of the deluxe rm? i only saw the suite. do u think its possible to view it at this sunday's showcase?
julia~ try the sampling at this sunday's showcase and see if you don't mind the food? it's very hard to say... my fren just attended her fren's ROM at CP which was buffet but chinese food and not from the western side, she said it was quite good. i'm so confused now. but one thing for sure GPCH food is DAMN SHIOK hands down. but i seriously think while the ballroom is "nice", that's all guests will remember, that it was "nice". i would want my wedding to be remembered as "WOW", not just "nice". hahaha.
brandon2010
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Kraz, i think signing at the showcase only entitle to 1 nite suite and the other one have to depend on the lucky draw.
No i dont have any picture of the room.
No i dont have any picture of the room.
jingyijingyi
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brandon: signing on wedding show entitle to 1 night stay at bridal suite? cos tat is wad included in the standard package? or it means confirm get extra 1nite stay=total 2nites?
i thought tat day only got 1 lucky draw? didnt know tat they have 2 one for perks 1 for bigger prize like hotel stay as someone post earlier. can anyone confirm this again?
anyone manage to nego for anything else except for whats provided in the standard package? like another barrel beer? another helper rm? helper rm extended to nite stay?
i thought tat day only got 1 lucky draw? didnt know tat they have 2 one for perks 1 for bigger prize like hotel stay as someone post earlier. can anyone confirm this again?
anyone manage to nego for anything else except for whats provided in the standard package? like another barrel beer? another helper rm? helper rm extended to nite stay?
whitewindy
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Anyone can advise the wedding package price for 2010? Thanks in advance.
krazimitzi
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brandon~ oh i think its because this time around showcase is different, if you sign up on the spot it's complimentary 1 barrel of beer OR 12 bottles of wine. the time that i signed up the perks were different, it is a choice of 12 bottles of wine OR 1 additional night stay in the suite, which is what i picked. cuz 12 bottles of wine is about $360 while the suite is worth $480. altho, even if you dun get it, if you are looking at deluxe for the next night and not suite then should be still quite affordable, i heard couples get to purchase at about $320? well, i mean, not "affordable" like $100+ per room but still lower rate than usual.
kiwi~ i don't think it's the lucky draw that is sure win. it's just that there will be 1 draw for all the guests who attend the showcase, which is usually a room stay. if i'm not wrong they have some smaller prizes like buffet dinner at their restaurant also. and then they have one bigger lucky draw which is only for couples who signed on that day, so it reduces the pool. but still doesn't mean sure win.
the "sure win" factor is when you register there, you will get a "lucky dip" of some perks which the hotel usually does not offer or willing to negotiate at all. i think maybe it will be additional helper's room, or maybe good stuff like more wine/beer, night's stay even. you gotta keep your fingers crossed i guess! i think what they are trying to do is show you what additional perk you will get when you sign on that day, to create added pressure for couples to sign on the spot if not that extra perk will be "wasted"! that is actually quite smart! ;P
julia~ i think there will be ROM setup, since some of the couples attending are only looking at ROM and not banquet yet too, they have to cater to both crowds.
i'm going too, will probably see you all there but won't know it's u! think we should wear NAMETAGS with our nicks??? hahahahahahaha
kiwi~ i don't think it's the lucky draw that is sure win. it's just that there will be 1 draw for all the guests who attend the showcase, which is usually a room stay. if i'm not wrong they have some smaller prizes like buffet dinner at their restaurant also. and then they have one bigger lucky draw which is only for couples who signed on that day, so it reduces the pool. but still doesn't mean sure win.
the "sure win" factor is when you register there, you will get a "lucky dip" of some perks which the hotel usually does not offer or willing to negotiate at all. i think maybe it will be additional helper's room, or maybe good stuff like more wine/beer, night's stay even. you gotta keep your fingers crossed i guess! i think what they are trying to do is show you what additional perk you will get when you sign on that day, to create added pressure for couples to sign on the spot if not that extra perk will be "wasted"! that is actually quite smart! ;P
julia~ i think there will be ROM setup, since some of the couples attending are only looking at ROM and not banquet yet too, they have to cater to both crowds.
i'm going too, will probably see you all there but won't know it's u! think we should wear NAMETAGS with our nicks??? hahahahahahaha
jingyijingyi
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icic so mean when we register we will get a lucky dip but den can only use it when we sign huh? so only 1 dip?
they r really very hard to nego. anyone here can share ur gd bargaining skills here?
they r really very hard to nego. anyone here can share ur gd bargaining skills here?