My fiance and I would like to book our wedding banquet at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. It's at Havelock Road, just opposite Great World City and brand-new 5-star hotel. Great ambience. The price a bit on the high side $688+++ (so adds up to nearly $800 per table). Any comments and feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
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chin leng
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Hi Jaslyn,
You may want to do a keyword search "waterfront". There are many postings on Grand Copthourne just that they are all over the forum.
Everyone is still welcome to post the comments on Grand Copthorne here as it is good if we can consolidate the postings under its own relevant topic.
Regards,
Chin Leng.
You may want to do a keyword search "waterfront". There are many postings on Grand Copthourne just that they are all over the forum.
Everyone is still welcome to post the comments on Grand Copthorne here as it is good if we can consolidate the postings under its own relevant topic.
Regards,
Chin Leng.
Hi all,
I realise that Grand Copthorne is quite a new hotel so they should not have much experience with wedding banquets....can anyone who has been there for a wedding, please share yr comments? From what I undertsand, the food is not individually portioned as the waiter to table ratio is 1 waiter to 3 tables. thats quite bad right? I mean considering the standard is about 1 waiter to 1 table? Can I hear some comments please? I love the ballroom because it reminds me a bit of the Ritz and its not as expensive as the Ritz. But my main concern is the service. I have searched the forum and found very little comments on the service, food of Grand Copthorne......... most talk abt the ballroom............... wish to hear more. thanks!
I realise that Grand Copthorne is quite a new hotel so they should not have much experience with wedding banquets....can anyone who has been there for a wedding, please share yr comments? From what I undertsand, the food is not individually portioned as the waiter to table ratio is 1 waiter to 3 tables. thats quite bad right? I mean considering the standard is about 1 waiter to 1 table? Can I hear some comments please? I love the ballroom because it reminds me a bit of the Ritz and its not as expensive as the Ritz. But my main concern is the service. I have searched the forum and found very little comments on the service, food of Grand Copthorne......... most talk abt the ballroom............... wish to hear more. thanks!
Hi baby,
Attended my friend's wedding @ G.Copthorne a couple of weeks ago...the coordination team (i.e. sales, banquet, operations pple) was pretty professional & experienced.
As for the service, I feel that it's comparable to that of Ritz (i.e. 1 waiter/waitress @ each table)...as for food, it's definitely better than Ritz!
Attended my friend's wedding @ G.Copthorne a couple of weeks ago...the coordination team (i.e. sales, banquet, operations pple) was pretty professional & experienced.
As for the service, I feel that it's comparable to that of Ritz (i.e. 1 waiter/waitress @ each table)...as for food, it's definitely better than Ritz!
My fiance n myself have just placed a deposit of $3000 for Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel yesterday evening. They showed us the bridal suite which has a very very nice view. They said we can choose the city or river view. And the bridal suite is between 28th and 30th floor (highest floor), depending on the availability that day.
The reason why we've decided on this hotel is because it's highly recommended by my father-in-law who went to 2 wedding banquets there. He said it's got a grand ambience (just nice for his biz frens) and great service and food.
Just some input for those considering Grand Copthorne. And the ballroom's got great garden view, which makes the ballroom look spacious.
The reason why we've decided on this hotel is because it's highly recommended by my father-in-law who went to 2 wedding banquets there. He said it's got a grand ambience (just nice for his biz frens) and great service and food.
Just some input for those considering Grand Copthorne. And the ballroom's got great garden view, which makes the ballroom look spacious.
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rj
Guest
hi Jasyln,
I will be holding my wedding in july in Waterfront Hotel.. Til my is over, I let you know abt the food, service & blah.blah..
I like the hotel 'coz of the ambience & garden view & the projector that enable me to play my stuff. May I know when is your wedding then??
I will be holding my wedding in july in Waterfront Hotel.. Til my is over, I let you know abt the food, service & blah.blah..
I like the hotel 'coz of the ambience & garden view & the projector that enable me to play my stuff. May I know when is your wedding then??
hi cheerios
we've used the coupon which comes with the latest Her World Brides. It offers $18 off per table, additional barrel of beer, free seat covers, one night stay for helpers (the catering team told us that it's not advisable to give a room for helpers, as they normally disturb the couple for the whole night).
RJ: remember to feedback us on the food and ambience after your wedding! We r counting on you for the valuable feedback! BTW, have u got any good actual day photographers to recommmend?
we've used the coupon which comes with the latest Her World Brides. It offers $18 off per table, additional barrel of beer, free seat covers, one night stay for helpers (the catering team told us that it's not advisable to give a room for helpers, as they normally disturb the couple for the whole night).
RJ: remember to feedback us on the food and ambience after your wedding! We r counting on you for the valuable feedback! BTW, have u got any good actual day photographers to recommmend?
hi jaslyn,
agree totally tt a room stay is not advisable for helpers.
may convert to 2nd nite stay at bridal suite instead. did u negotiate on this when u mk ur booking?
went to see hotel and i like the ballroom v much. may consider this hotel v seriosuly. in the meantime, still checking out other options. will see The Regent and mk comparisons. yes, i hv the coupon for grang copthorne too, so the package price works out to be quite reasonable.
cheers!
agree totally tt a room stay is not advisable for helpers.
may convert to 2nd nite stay at bridal suite instead. did u negotiate on this when u mk ur booking? went to see hotel and i like the ballroom v much. may consider this hotel v seriosuly. in the meantime, still checking out other options. will see The Regent and mk comparisons. yes, i hv the coupon for grang copthorne too, so the package price works out to be quite reasonable.
cheers!
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luku
Guest
hi jaslin, i am also considering the grand copthorne. must be blind coz i didn't c the coupon in hw brides.
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mcma
Guest
Hi
I am also thinking of Grand Copthorne. I have seen the ball room, like it very much. But two things on my mind are mainly the location and food. Anyone who has held the wedding there? and did your guest find it difficult to locate the hotel?
I am also thinking of Grand Copthorne. I have seen the ball room, like it very much. But two things on my mind are mainly the location and food. Anyone who has held the wedding there? and did your guest find it difficult to locate the hotel?
Hi all,
i attended a dinner there yesterday. the ballroom is spacious and it looks really good esp when the curtains are drawn up to reveal its "famous" landscaped garden. i dun like the foyer area though cos it seems a bit cramped. as for the food, quite ok but ab bit cold by the time we were served. i dunno if the location is one of the reason but the ballroom was not even half-filled by 8.15pm and dinner started late at around 8.45pm last nite. hope the above is useful.
i attended a dinner there yesterday. the ballroom is spacious and it looks really good esp when the curtains are drawn up to reveal its "famous" landscaped garden. i dun like the foyer area though cos it seems a bit cramped. as for the food, quite ok but ab bit cold by the time we were served. i dunno if the location is one of the reason but the ballroom was not even half-filled by 8.15pm and dinner started late at around 8.45pm last nite. hope the above is useful.
Hi all,
Cat: Are we in the same ballroom? I think we are. Hehe.. the bride is my cousin.
Been to the place yesterday too. My opinion is the room is spacious as compared to Ritz Carlton.
Grand Copthorne- Wedding dinner with 50+ tables = Spacious
Ritz Carlton- D&D with 120+ tables = cramp
Hehehe.. I like copthorne's ballroom as the place is nicely carpet. Food i can say SO-SO only. Location is abit inconvenient as no MRTs or public transport around..err...i think it's beside Zouk so got bus la! Hehee.. service not bad as almost every dish, the waiter will serve us. And not forgetting plates are being changed every dishes. Oh..one thing to note, one of my relatives claim to reach home around 12.30am while me 11.30pm. Why such a difference, cos it seems the serving of dishes for each tables is different.
Another thing to note, not sure whether is it bride and bridegroom's idea, but they walked in once at the beginning of the dinner and another time for champagne pouring. I find it abit redundant to walk 2nd time in. And i find it abit slow..as there is quite some way to walk..
My 2 cents worth!
Overall, i like the ballroom only! haha..
Cat: Are we in the same ballroom? I think we are. Hehe.. the bride is my cousin.
Been to the place yesterday too. My opinion is the room is spacious as compared to Ritz Carlton.
Grand Copthorne- Wedding dinner with 50+ tables = Spacious
Ritz Carlton- D&D with 120+ tables = cramp
Hehehe.. I like copthorne's ballroom as the place is nicely carpet. Food i can say SO-SO only. Location is abit inconvenient as no MRTs or public transport around..err...i think it's beside Zouk so got bus la! Hehee.. service not bad as almost every dish, the waiter will serve us. And not forgetting plates are being changed every dishes. Oh..one thing to note, one of my relatives claim to reach home around 12.30am while me 11.30pm. Why such a difference, cos it seems the serving of dishes for each tables is different.
Another thing to note, not sure whether is it bride and bridegroom's idea, but they walked in once at the beginning of the dinner and another time for champagne pouring. I find it abit redundant to walk 2nd time in. And i find it abit slow..as there is quite some way to walk..
My 2 cents worth!
Overall, i like the ballroom only! haha..
R
rj
Guest
hi Jasyln,
I think everybody has diff opinions. But i believe since this is a new hotel,it shld be good. who is your sales person?? mine is Grace Wong. She happened to be my friend's friend!!!
I have sent my wedding cards for printing.
Hope it turns out well & gd of course!!
I think everybody has diff opinions. But i believe since this is a new hotel,it shld be good. who is your sales person?? mine is Grace Wong. She happened to be my friend's friend!!!
I have sent my wedding cards for printing.
Hope it turns out well & gd of course!!
hi,
i saw the decor on saturday too, and i must say it's v nicely done up.
when i went there, the florist was not there yet, but the ballroom already looked stunning! but food is of cos an impt factor and if it's oni so-so, well, i hv to reocnsider my choices carefully. thks Gin, for your feedback!
i saw the decor on saturday too, and i must say it's v nicely done up.
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mcma
Guest
Hey I also went there to take a look on last Saturday. What a coincidence. From what I have gathered, just the ballroom is nice, everything else so so only, right? hmmmm....
Hi
Would like to ask: I would be throwing a wedding banquet for approx 600 guests (tat's 60 tables) at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. They told us that 60 tables is the maximum. I'm now worried tat since we hit the maximum, would the ballroom be very cramped? They were saying that 45 tables is ideal, but it can go up to over 50 tables. Anyone who went to wedding dinners where the couple hit maximum number for the ballroom? Can advise?
Would like to ask: I would be throwing a wedding banquet for approx 600 guests (tat's 60 tables) at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. They told us that 60 tables is the maximum. I'm now worried tat since we hit the maximum, would the ballroom be very cramped? They were saying that 45 tables is ideal, but it can go up to over 50 tables. Anyone who went to wedding dinners where the couple hit maximum number for the ballroom? Can advise?
Hi Jaslyn,
As Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is still relatively new, feedback may not be that readily available. Usually, invited guests may not know if the wedding couple had reached the maximum capacity. The idea of taking a look at the ballroom arrangement was suggested as a work-around if you were unable to get any feedback.
Don't worry, we know that you are trying to gather feedback and understand your concern.
Regards,
Chin Leng.
As Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is still relatively new, feedback may not be that readily available. Usually, invited guests may not know if the wedding couple had reached the maximum capacity. The idea of taking a look at the ballroom arrangement was suggested as a work-around if you were unable to get any feedback.
Don't worry, we know that you are trying to gather feedback and understand your concern.
Regards,
Chin Leng.
Hi JBride,
You must be feeling very excited since the date draws nearer with every ticking minute!
Must have enough rest before your wedding and remember to dedicate the tasks to your good friends and helpers. Don't worry, they will be more than glad to help out. Must remember to relax and enjoy the wedding!
Congratulations!
Regards,
Chin Leng.
You must be feeling very excited since the date draws nearer with every ticking minute!
Must have enough rest before your wedding and remember to dedicate the tasks to your good friends and helpers. Don't worry, they will be more than glad to help out. Must remember to relax and enjoy the wedding!
Congratulations!
Regards,
Chin Leng.
hi Jaslyn,
My wedding is finally over & everything is great!!! Alot of friends said the food is good (I have chose menu 2 with the fish swopped with menu 1) & different from other of coz with the terrace garden view by the side & the whole environment is so grand. At least both my hubby & I have chose the place I liked. so hope you too..
My wedding is finally over & everything is great!!! Alot of friends said the food is good (I have chose menu 2 with the fish swopped with menu 1) & different from other of coz with the terrace garden view by the side & the whole environment is so grand. At least both my hubby & I have chose the place I liked. so hope you too..
Hi JBride,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
When my friend had her wedding @ Grand Copthorne in Feb this yr...I really liked the place as well as the food~~~
Happy for you that both you and hub enjoyed the banquet!
Yah...like what Lisa mentioned...do share with us your wedding day story (& pics too!)!!!
Flying off for honeymoon?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
When my friend had her wedding @ Grand Copthorne in Feb this yr...I really liked the place as well as the food
~~~ Happy for you that both you and hub enjoyed the banquet!
Yah...like what Lisa mentioned...do share with us your wedding day story (& pics too!)!!!
Flying off for honeymoon?
okie... email me at [email protected]
looking forward to seeing your photos!
how many tables did u have for your banquet? and who's your coordinator at Grand Copthorne?
looking forward to seeing your photos!
how many tables did u have for your banquet? and who's your coordinator at Grand Copthorne?
wow, Jbride, the stage infront of the terrace garden view? im impressed by that! but i tink i wld have close to 60 tables, or even more. actually i wld like to have a L-shape march-in. But they said it will be a straight march-in if we exceed 45 tables. (???)
so thumbs up for the food? did u go for their food tasting? they got no free tasting though. dunno whether want to go for the 50% off for food tasting.
so thumbs up for the food? did u go for their food tasting? they got no free tasting though. dunno whether want to go for the 50% off for food tasting.
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lelia
Guest
Hi JBride,
Can email me your wedding pix at [email protected] ?
It wil be great to see diff brides' gowns and all as I am in the designing process of my gown. Thanks!
Can email me your wedding pix at [email protected] ?
It wil be great to see diff brides' gowns and all as I am in the designing process of my gown. Thanks!