Four Seasons Hotel

[hoho03]

Hi Raymond, I’m surprised you can actually spell out the intricate details of the packages at Four Seasosn , even I, who signed up with FS a month ago, can’t recall what wines are being offered. Anyway appreciate your feedback on the fins and I’m sure other FS brides do too. By the way do you usually bring a thermometer along with you when attending wedding dinners ?

Realized that you're hosting your banquet at Conrad so in return I'm just gonna share with you that when my cousin had her wedding there a year back, twice that night the waiters poured the fins soup over the shoulders of two guests, very pathetic sight. Hopefully Conrad is now hiring better trained servers so you will not be faced with the same mishap.

Cheers !

 

[jingjing_low]

Dear all,

I'm new and is considering FS or GWP for my dinner banquet.
Would like to ask: does FS provide sound system for the dinner? Coz mine will have church ceremony so I need to have mikes and amplifiers etc etc.

 

[jingjing_low]

Dear all,

I'm new and is considering FS or GWP for my dinner banquet.
Would like to ask: does FS provide sound system for the dinner? Coz mine will have church ceremony so I need to have mikes and amplifiers etc etc.

 

[jingjing_low]

Dear all,

I'm new and is considering FS or GWP for my dinner banquet.
Would like to ask: does FS provide sound system for the dinner? Coz mine will have church ceremony so I need to have mikes and amplifiers etc etc.

 

[summer06]

Hi,
yes i checked with FS and they confirmed that rose petals cannot be used as it stains the carpets. sigh..it will be a very pretty sight with the rose petals.

Also, I would like to do a presentation / highlight of the morning's activities. Do you think i shd do it before my first march in? or after that mid-way through the dinner?

I am also doing my solemnisation at about 6 plus just before the dinner, am i supposed to wear my wedding dress for the solemnisation? After that do i go back up to my room? or do i stay around for the cocktail? I have no idea how to handle this part...can anyone give any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

 

[summer06]

Hi,
yes i checked with FS and they confirmed that rose petals cannot be used as it stains the carpets. sigh..it will be a very pretty sight with the rose petals.

Also, I would like to do a presentation / highlight of the morning's activities. Do you think i shd do it before my first march in? or after that mid-way through the dinner?

I am also doing my solemnisation at about 6 plus just before the dinner, am i supposed to wear my wedding dress for the solemnisation? After that do i go back up to my room? or do i stay around for the cocktail? I have no idea how to handle this part...can anyone give any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

 

[summer06]

Hi,
yes i checked with FS and they confirmed that rose petals cannot be used as it stains the carpets. sigh..it will be a very pretty sight with the rose petals.

Also, I would like to do a presentation / highlight of the morning's activities. Do you think i shd do it before my first march in? or after that mid-way through the dinner?

I am also doing my solemnisation at about 6 plus just before the dinner, am i supposed to wear my wedding dress for the solemnisation? After that do i go back up to my room? or do i stay around for the cocktail? I have no idea how to handle this part...can anyone give any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

 

[starris]

Hi Raymond,
Thanks for sharing your 2 cents worth of thoughts on Fourseasons. I'm sure no hotel is perfect and there are bound to be hiccups here and there. It really boils down to expectations. Perhaps you have high expectations of the hotel cos of its reputation, but unfortunately your two experiences there have been less than satisfying. Also when it comes to cooking for more than 300 guests, guess we cannot expect every dish to be of superior standards. I think many of us have already booked Fourseasons, not just of the food, but also of the beautiful ballroom and excellent service.

For your information, I had my ROM at Conrad in 2003. To tell you the truth, my hubby and I were especially pleased with our wedding planner, Judy, who has taken great efforts to make our ROM perfect. But with the price that we paid for the ROM package, I would expect good service too. Unfortunately, I have been to 2 cousins' wedding dinners at Conrad (2002 & 2004). I cannot comment much about their food. Most of my relatives complain that the portion was not sufficient and the food was not satisfactory (the menu was supposely upgraded). Hence this is one reason why I did not choose Conrad to hold my wedding.

I believe that both hotels are on par in terms of service and quality. No matter where the weddings going to be, shouldn't the person whom you are walking down the aisle much more important than anything else?

Just my 2 cents worth of opinions.

 

[starris]

Hi Raymond,
Thanks for sharing your 2 cents worth of thoughts on Fourseasons. I'm sure no hotel is perfect and there are bound to be hiccups here and there. It really boils down to expectations. Perhaps you have high expectations of the hotel cos of its reputation, but unfortunately your two experiences there have been less than satisfying. Also when it comes to cooking for more than 300 guests, guess we cannot expect every dish to be of superior standards. I think many of us have already booked Fourseasons, not just of the food, but also of the beautiful ballroom and excellent service.

For your information, I had my ROM at Conrad in 2003. To tell you the truth, my hubby and I were especially pleased with our wedding planner, Judy, who has taken great efforts to make our ROM perfect. But with the price that we paid for the ROM package, I would expect good service too. Unfortunately, I have been to 2 cousins' wedding dinners at Conrad (2002 & 2004). I cannot comment much about their food. Most of my relatives complain that the portion was not sufficient and the food was not satisfactory (the menu was supposely upgraded). Hence this is one reason why I did not choose Conrad to hold my wedding.

I believe that both hotels are on par in terms of service and quality. No matter where the weddings going to be, shouldn't the person whom you are walking down the aisle much more important than anything else?

Just my 2 cents worth of opinions.

 

[starris]

Hi Raymond,
Thanks for sharing your 2 cents worth of thoughts on Fourseasons. I'm sure no hotel is perfect and there are bound to be hiccups here and there. It really boils down to expectations. Perhaps you have high expectations of the hotel cos of its reputation, but unfortunately your two experiences there have been less than satisfying. Also when it comes to cooking for more than 300 guests, guess we cannot expect every dish to be of superior standards. I think many of us have already booked Fourseasons, not just of the food, but also of the beautiful ballroom and excellent service.

For your information, I had my ROM at Conrad in 2003. To tell you the truth, my hubby and I were especially pleased with our wedding planner, Judy, who has taken great efforts to make our ROM perfect. But with the price that we paid for the ROM package, I would expect good service too. Unfortunately, I have been to 2 cousins' wedding dinners at Conrad (2002 & 2004). I cannot comment much about their food. Most of my relatives complain that the portion was not sufficient and the food was not satisfactory (the menu was supposely upgraded). Hence this is one reason why I did not choose Conrad to hold my wedding.

I believe that both hotels are on par in terms of service and quality. No matter where the weddings going to be, shouldn't the person whom you are walking down the aisle much more important than anything else?

Just my 2 cents worth of opinions.

 

[rtan]

Yes, it is a long way before the GEMS campaign (yet another campaign) takes root and effect in Singapore. The sad thing is that many hotels, even five/six star hotels, hire waiters and waitresses with minimal training, presumably in order to save money. And it shows in the type of service we get. Sadly, we are so used to poor service in Singapore, we often fail to give any feedback.

A wedding I attended in Conrad had one of the waitresses topple and break a wine glass on the wine glass pyramid that is on stage, in full view of all the guests. At least they had the good sense to give the couple a free bottle of champagne in compensation. Will take note about the spilling of shark's fin soup on guests' shoulders; I generally prefer to have the shark's fin soup in my mouth.

Looks like it's either that, or more free champagne for us.

I did mention in my later posting that FS has many good things about it; the things I pointed out are things that one should take note for any banquet venue and not just FS.

Regarding the thermometer; no, I do not carry a thermometer with me. In Singapore you don't need one; night time is always 25 degrees, day time is always 33 degrees, plus or minus a few degrees. Air-con temperature is usually about 21 - 25 degrees. Wine served too warm always makes the wine more flat and since one is paying so much for wine generally in Singapore; might as well get it served at its proper temperature to bring out the best in the wine to give our guests, especially the more wine discerning sort, a better banquet experience. A simple Google search can tell you the proper temperature to serve red and white wines; and I do not think it is that hard to chill your wines down a little bit if necessary. Just speak to your banquet manager. And oh... when it says "serve at room temperature" on the wine bottle, "room temperature" always means 16-18 degrees in a temperate country, which is certainly not our room temperature; that's why wine at weddings, especially white wines, often taste strange (since they require a lower serving temperature of about 10-12 degrees).

And of course... I totally agree that in the larger scheme of things, who you walk down the aisle with is of infinitely higher importance than the venue, service, wine, etc.

 

[rtan]

Yes, it is a long way before the GEMS campaign (yet another campaign) takes root and effect in Singapore. The sad thing is that many hotels, even five/six star hotels, hire waiters and waitresses with minimal training, presumably in order to save money. And it shows in the type of service we get. Sadly, we are so used to poor service in Singapore, we often fail to give any feedback.

A wedding I attended in Conrad had one of the waitresses topple and break a wine glass on the wine glass pyramid that is on stage, in full view of all the guests. At least they had the good sense to give the couple a free bottle of champagne in compensation. Will take note about the spilling of shark's fin soup on guests' shoulders; I generally prefer to have the shark's fin soup in my mouth.

Looks like it's either that, or more free champagne for us.

I did mention in my later posting that FS has many good things about it; the things I pointed out are things that one should take note for any banquet venue and not just FS.

Regarding the thermometer; no, I do not carry a thermometer with me. In Singapore you don't need one; night time is always 25 degrees, day time is always 33 degrees, plus or minus a few degrees. Air-con temperature is usually about 21 - 25 degrees. Wine served too warm always makes the wine more flat and since one is paying so much for wine generally in Singapore; might as well get it served at its proper temperature to bring out the best in the wine to give our guests, especially the more wine discerning sort, a better banquet experience. A simple Google search can tell you the proper temperature to serve red and white wines; and I do not think it is that hard to chill your wines down a little bit if necessary. Just speak to your banquet manager. And oh... when it says "serve at room temperature" on the wine bottle, "room temperature" always means 16-18 degrees in a temperate country, which is certainly not our room temperature; that's why wine at weddings, especially white wines, often taste strange (since they require a lower serving temperature of about 10-12 degrees).

And of course... I totally agree that in the larger scheme of things, who you walk down the aisle with is of infinitely higher importance than the venue, service, wine, etc.

 

[rtan]

Yes, it is a long way before the GEMS campaign (yet another campaign) takes root and effect in Singapore. The sad thing is that many hotels, even five/six star hotels, hire waiters and waitresses with minimal training, presumably in order to save money. And it shows in the type of service we get. Sadly, we are so used to poor service in Singapore, we often fail to give any feedback.

A wedding I attended in Conrad had one of the waitresses topple and break a wine glass on the wine glass pyramid that is on stage, in full view of all the guests. At least they had the good sense to give the couple a free bottle of champagne in compensation. Will take note about the spilling of shark's fin soup on guests' shoulders; I generally prefer to have the shark's fin soup in my mouth.

Looks like it's either that, or more free champagne for us.

I did mention in my later posting that FS has many good things about it; the things I pointed out are things that one should take note for any banquet venue and not just FS.

Regarding the thermometer; no, I do not carry a thermometer with me. In Singapore you don't need one; night time is always 25 degrees, day time is always 33 degrees, plus or minus a few degrees. Air-con temperature is usually about 21 - 25 degrees. Wine served too warm always makes the wine more flat and since one is paying so much for wine generally in Singapore; might as well get it served at its proper temperature to bring out the best in the wine to give our guests, especially the more wine discerning sort, a better banquet experience. A simple Google search can tell you the proper temperature to serve red and white wines; and I do not think it is that hard to chill your wines down a little bit if necessary. Just speak to your banquet manager. And oh... when it says "serve at room temperature" on the wine bottle, "room temperature" always means 16-18 degrees in a temperate country, which is certainly not our room temperature; that's why wine at weddings, especially white wines, often taste strange (since they require a lower serving temperature of about 10-12 degrees).

And of course... I totally agree that in the larger scheme of things, who you walk down the aisle with is of infinitely higher importance than the venue, service, wine, etc.

 

[smurfying]

Hi all, i've jus met up w one of their coordinators at FS last evening. Am truly impressed with the set up and the coordinator's service. However, there's isn't any room for negotiation. Pretty rigid. Wine n hard liquor corkage is a killer. Oh well...

 

[smurfying]

Hi all, i've jus met up w one of their coordinators at FS last evening. Am truly impressed with the set up and the coordinator's service. However, there's isn't any room for negotiation. Pretty rigid. Wine n hard liquor corkage is a killer. Oh well...

 

[smurfying]

Hi all, i've jus met up w one of their coordinators at FS last evening. Am truly impressed with the set up and the coordinator's service. However, there's isn't any room for negotiation. Pretty rigid. Wine n hard liquor corkage is a killer. Oh well...

 

[squeaks]

ST

I am doing the same thing as you. I am taking the time after the solemnization to take photos (I'm wearing my wedding gown) and then spending a few moments alone with my new hubby (!) while the guests settle into the ballroom. Then we'll make a 'grand entrance' into the ballroom together.

Where are you holding the solemnization? I'm using Windows West.

 

[squeaks]

ST

I am doing the same thing as you. I am taking the time after the solemnization to take photos (I'm wearing my wedding gown) and then spending a few moments alone with my new hubby (!) while the guests settle into the ballroom. Then we'll make a 'grand entrance' into the ballroom together.

Where are you holding the solemnization? I'm using Windows West.

 

[squeaks]

ST

I am doing the same thing as you. I am taking the time after the solemnization to take photos (I'm wearing my wedding gown) and then spending a few moments alone with my new hubby (!) while the guests settle into the ballroom. Then we'll make a 'grand entrance' into the ballroom together.

Where are you holding the solemnization? I'm using Windows West.

 

[smurfying]

Hi, can i chk if you guys managed to negotiate for any better perks? Seems like they can't neg on anything...

 

[smurfying]

Hi, can i chk if you guys managed to negotiate for any better perks? Seems like they can't neg on anything...

 

[smurfying]

Hi, can i chk if you guys managed to negotiate for any better perks? Seems like they can't neg on anything...

 

[squeaks]

Tansy,

I think if you read back on the this board you'll find that its next to impossible to get 'perks' from FS, to the frustration of many brides.

 

[squeaks]

Tansy,

I think if you read back on the this board you'll find that its next to impossible to get 'perks' from FS, to the frustration of many brides.

 

[squeaks]

Tansy,

I think if you read back on the this board you'll find that its next to impossible to get 'perks' from FS, to the frustration of many brides.

 

[smurfying]

Yeah, i've went thru...and kinda disappointed. Nonetheless, pretty pleased with the service of the coordinator.

 

[smurfying]

Yeah, i've went thru...and kinda disappointed. Nonetheless, pretty pleased with the service of the coordinator.

 

[smurfying]

Yeah, i've went thru...and kinda disappointed. Nonetheless, pretty pleased with the service of the coordinator.

 

[squeaks]

tansy,

maybe you can try trading some of the items? Like if you want to do your own favors or invites or something.. Just an idea.

 

[squeaks]

tansy,

maybe you can try trading some of the items? Like if you want to do your own favors or invites or something.. Just an idea.

 

[squeaks]

tansy,

maybe you can try trading some of the items? Like if you want to do your own favors or invites or something.. Just an idea.

 

[smurfying]

Haha, i'm thinking of asking if we could trade the food tasting w a barrel of beer.

 

[smurfying]

Haha, i'm thinking of asking if we could trade the food tasting w a barrel of beer.

 

[smurfying]

Haha, i'm thinking of asking if we could trade the food tasting w a barrel of beer.

 

[squeaks]

Good luck. Let us know if you're successful!

 

[squeaks]

Good luck. Let us know if you're successful!

 

[squeaks]

Good luck. Let us know if you're successful!

 

[smurfying]

Nah, not successful. Buay tahan them, so strict... anyway, anyone had their luncheon there instead? I shld b going for Crescent ballroom, cos only 12 tables.

 

[smurfying]

Nah, not successful. Buay tahan them, so strict... anyway, anyone had their luncheon there instead? I shld b going for Crescent ballroom, cos only 12 tables.

 

[smurfying]

Nah, not successful. Buay tahan them, so strict... anyway, anyone had their luncheon there instead? I shld b going for Crescent ballroom, cos only 12 tables.

 

[tootsieroll]

tansy,
I had my wedding luncheon at the crescent ballroom in June 2005. We had 13 tables. Although this is sometime ago now, I felt it was really good. For a small ballroom, I think the crescent ballroom is really spacious and there is more than adequate space for 12 tables. The service was excellent throughout, and they couldn't do enough for us. It's true can't really negotiate lots and lots of freebies, but then again, looking back on it, if I had to choose my venue again, I'd go with Four Seasons without a doubt, simply because of the service and quality.

 

[tootsieroll]

tansy,
I had my wedding luncheon at the crescent ballroom in June 2005. We had 13 tables. Although this is sometime ago now, I felt it was really good. For a small ballroom, I think the crescent ballroom is really spacious and there is more than adequate space for 12 tables. The service was excellent throughout, and they couldn't do enough for us. It's true can't really negotiate lots and lots of freebies, but then again, looking back on it, if I had to choose my venue again, I'd go with Four Seasons without a doubt, simply because of the service and quality.

 

[tootsieroll]

tansy,
I had my wedding luncheon at the crescent ballroom in June 2005. We had 13 tables. Although this is sometime ago now, I felt it was really good. For a small ballroom, I think the crescent ballroom is really spacious and there is more than adequate space for 12 tables. The service was excellent throughout, and they couldn't do enough for us. It's true can't really negotiate lots and lots of freebies, but then again, looking back on it, if I had to choose my venue again, I'd go with Four Seasons without a doubt, simply because of the service and quality.

 

[evd]

hi girls, my AD is over !!! Just came back from honeymoon today and tmrw will be start working again :-((

Hubby and I were extremely impressed with FS service, from the moment we checked in till the moment we left, we were really in good hands. No regret at all!!! I think FS helps us in making our AD memorable day. They really make sure we are comfortable and on my AD, i do not need to worry about single thing. Both our parents who came from overseas were really pleased with FS too. The guests were also happy with the food and services.

The moment we marched in to the ballroom, one of FS waitress actually waited on the side of the podium to help me with my gown so I can climb up. I had a very long train and I was very worried that I tripped !!! After the dinner started, my parents kept going from one table from another since a lot of my parents' friends came from overseas, the waitress kept the food and when my parents came back to the VIP table, they served the food again. I think if i have to list all FS did for us, this post will be very very long.

Me and hubby are very very happy on that day - even though we paid more for the FS, I do not think we regret it !

 

[evd]

hi girls, my AD is over !!! Just came back from honeymoon today and tmrw will be start working again :-((

Hubby and I were extremely impressed with FS service, from the moment we checked in till the moment we left, we were really in good hands. No regret at all!!! I think FS helps us in making our AD memorable day. They really make sure we are comfortable and on my AD, i do not need to worry about single thing. Both our parents who came from overseas were really pleased with FS too. The guests were also happy with the food and services.

The moment we marched in to the ballroom, one of FS waitress actually waited on the side of the podium to help me with my gown so I can climb up. I had a very long train and I was very worried that I tripped !!! After the dinner started, my parents kept going from one table from another since a lot of my parents' friends came from overseas, the waitress kept the food and when my parents came back to the VIP table, they served the food again. I think if i have to list all FS did for us, this post will be very very long.

Me and hubby are very very happy on that day - even though we paid more for the FS, I do not think we regret it !

 

[evd]

hi girls, my AD is over !!! Just came back from honeymoon today and tmrw will be start working again :-((

Hubby and I were extremely impressed with FS service, from the moment we checked in till the moment we left, we were really in good hands. No regret at all!!! I think FS helps us in making our AD memorable day. They really make sure we are comfortable and on my AD, i do not need to worry about single thing. Both our parents who came from overseas were really pleased with FS too. The guests were also happy with the food and services.

The moment we marched in to the ballroom, one of FS waitress actually waited on the side of the podium to help me with my gown so I can climb up. I had a very long train and I was very worried that I tripped !!! After the dinner started, my parents kept going from one table from another since a lot of my parents' friends came from overseas, the waitress kept the food and when my parents came back to the VIP table, they served the food again. I think if i have to list all FS did for us, this post will be very very long.

Me and hubby are very very happy on that day - even though we paid more for the FS, I do not think we regret it !

 

[tootsieroll]

Evie,
I agree 100%! We planned our wedding from overseas, and met up with our coordinator only twice, yet everything was done perfectly. As you say, FS is more expensive, but you pay for what you get, and for FS, what u get is quality of service and good ambience. Also the food isn't bad either! No complaints from the guests, just heaps of compliments!

 

[tootsieroll]

Evie,
I agree 100%! We planned our wedding from overseas, and met up with our coordinator only twice, yet everything was done perfectly. As you say, FS is more expensive, but you pay for what you get, and for FS, what u get is quality of service and good ambience. Also the food isn't bad either! No complaints from the guests, just heaps of compliments!

 

[tootsieroll]

Evie,
I agree 100%! We planned our wedding from overseas, and met up with our coordinator only twice, yet everything was done perfectly. As you say, FS is more expensive, but you pay for what you get, and for FS, what u get is quality of service and good ambience. Also the food isn't bad either! No complaints from the guests, just heaps of compliments!

 

[squeaks]

Hi evie!

Glad to hear everything went really well for your AD. It sounds like FS has excellent service.
Where did you go for your honeymoon?