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Hi HIPV brides/BTBs, we have just signed up w HIPV. Has anyone tried their associated wine sellers: Le Benaton and Wine Bos? Are their prices and packages comparable to other wine sellers?
 
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I am deciding whether to choose HIPV anot .... perhaps someone can enlighten me ?

I went to their ballroom yesterday. I would prefer the arrangement with long aisle. But worried some guests might not be able to see whats happening on stage. They mentioned there are 2 projector screens, is that true ? As I did not have a chance to see the screen.

I also noticed the cutlery was somewhat rusty and old ???? I think it looks a bit dirty ....

Other than that, I am quite ok with the ballroom. Do they decorate the stairway leading to the ballroom with ribbons etc ??
 
Hi Erica, I also went to their Crystal ballroom yesterday.
What time were u there? Maybe we were at the same place at the same time... They told me the perks they offered was only valid if paid deposit yesterday, did u manage to extend it?

The ballroom is indeed long, but I like it for the length. Maybe the last few tables cannot see the details, but if everyone is sitting down, they should be able to see u n ur hubby are cutting cake or pouring champagne.

I was only told of one screen on the left. Where will they place the other screen?

Wow, u r sure detailed. I did not take note of the cutlery, or maybe the lights were too dim...

For both occasions I went, I did not see ribbons on the stairway leading to the lobby.
 
Hi gals,

Will be gong down today to view the ballroom,supposed to meet Pauline.Went M hotel yesterday to look also was quite impressed by it.Lets c if HIPV can compare
 
Hi Elaine

I was there around 1.30pm and stayed till 3pm...were u the one wearing black ? I was supposed to meet Lilian but was late, so Caroline talked to me instead. Yeah, they keep saying I have to sign up on that day to get the perks, but in the end, I did not as I am still contemplating whether to have my banquet there.
 
Hi Westerveld

You were there too ? Were you the one with long hair, your hubby wearing white shirt ?? Me and bf were seating in one of the tables behind.

We were also unable to confirm that day...really rushed. But anyway, do you really want HIPV for your banquet ?

Cheers
 
Hi all,

I'm planning to hold my dinner at HIPV, most probably Orchid Room.

Does anyone out there have pictures of the dinner set-up with regards to Orchid Room? Can send to me at [email protected]

Is it true that there's a macarena dance?
 
Hi all,

I'm also planning to hold my dinner at HIPV ORchid Room. Really like the cosy feel.... Anyone with photos to share? please send me ... [email protected]

BTW, did anyone manage to get more perks than what's stated in the package? Also, anyone manage to get cheap wines from the 2 recommended wine sellers?

I only made a tentative booking with Pauline. Dunno if there's anything i can bargain for :\
 
Hi Hi,

You can check out the previous page on this thread where you'll see some photos there. I'm having my dinner in December (also at the Orchid Rm). Love the place for its coziness.
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Porkchop, I do not hv the package with me now. Why don't you call Pauline at 67300122 or email her at [email protected] for package details?
 
Hihi,

HIPV currently having a promo package which is really attractive!!! You guys should really check it out with Pauline. includes discounted price and free flow beer.
 
Pauline email me the package too and I compared it with the packages before than and it seems that the things are pretty much the same? But cheaper by ard $100 per table?
I was thinking there is some catch too, happY.
Any advice?

By the way, anyone has pics of their wedding at HIPV to share? can email me at [email protected]

Thanks!
 
Hi everyone

Is anyone of you intending to hold ur banquet at HIPV ? I am intending to hold mine there. Anyone wants to also sign up with them ? Perhaps we can do it together, so that we can try to negotiate for more perks ?
 
hi Erica Ong,i also quite interested in HIPV.u be taking up their newest package???There's a wedding this sun,i planned to visit their ballroom ,u wanna join me?
 
Hi Erica,

I have difficulty forwarding the mail to you from my company computer. But i realised that you can find the details in singapore brides under the fine dining section on the main page of singapore brides.
Babyscarlet, you mean we can visit a wedding to see the setting?

I am contemplating between HIPV and Club Chinosis. Also interested to know hows the food at HIPV.
 
hi apple79,yeh.not really visting the wedding.jus that we arrived earlier than their relatives and e couples 2 jus take a look at the deco.This is the only way that we can see the real life setting ma.u interested in negotiating with more perks as well??heeeeeeeee
 
Hi Babystarlet / apple79

Ya, you all interested to take up their new package ? There is some catch though. The food items are already fixed, we cant choose
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, whereas their original package allows you to choose the food items.

apple79 - I was also choosing btw HIPV and Club Chinois. Are you gg for Tunglok's wedding show on 25 Mar ? I have already signed up.

I think if the three of us are interested in HIPV, we could try to negotiate better terms with them. Shall we discuss on the perks offline ? My email add is [email protected], what's yours ??

Oh yes, sorry if I replied late coz my company website does not allow access to forums, so I can only reply ya after work
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Babyscarlet, I happen to see a wedding there before from the outside. It look very nice and thats why I am quite keen in HIPV.
Have you actually or heard about the food standard?

Erica, I am going for the wedding show. Already gotten the voucher from TungLok! So coincidence!My wedding will be June next year so I am being a bit kia su here? Anyway, my email is [email protected]

When are your AD?
 
I haven choose my AD yet .... was thinking of Jan next year initially coz I wanted to do it in the Dog year. However, if choosing HIPV, then maybe will reconsider the date again since the pkg is till Dec 07.

I think HIPV food is quite ok, no bad comments yet. However, it depends on which item as I heard some of the item are not as good. My friend had attended a wedding there and she commented that the food is nice, esp the yam paste and prawns. But of course, if comparing to Tunglok, then Tunglok's food is definitely better.
 
Hi Erica, Baby Scarlet and Apple 79,

I'm also considering HIPV, AD date on 4th feb 07. Can I join in the bargaining party? :P my email is [email protected]

Erica, I've been to both Chinois and HIPV. Quite Frankly, the ambience and decor at HIPV is much better. Not too sure about the food though. Pauline and Eric were both nice people and more importantly, they are prompt in my enquires and were not late for their appt.
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Just to add to the HIPV package details, if you were to order wines from HIPV's partners, corkage is waived. One of their partners is www.winebos.com. According to the webby, it is possible to get wines at <20 per bottle. All in all I think HIPV offered a really good deal. Prolly can negotiate for an overnite room for the coordinators... oh yah, they only have one LCD projector, which is on a First come first serve basis. So if it has been booked, we'll need to get a projector from outside ... maybe borrow from office? :P
 
ho Erica Ong,not every tunglok rest serves good food,few mths ago,me went orchard parade hotel 2 attend a friend's wedding,e ballroom was quite small and squeezy.the food alright only,e shark fins was very saltish.Club Chinois was a bit too china 4 me,heee.if u wanna consider tunglok,u can consider either noble hse or paramount,i heard these 2 not bad,i be attendn a wedding this jun at noble hse,update u again.

hi apple79,my wedding will be in 07,but still haben confirm which mth.Any particular date in jun u looking at?

hi Assirac,of coz u can join us.tht day me called pauline 2 ask abt e package,she jus answer me thru e phone,also never ask me for my num,unlike other hotels.wich i find it a bit strange.

had jus sent u gals an email.my email is [email protected]
 
Hi Assirac,

From the pics I see, I thought HIPV have nicer ambience too!Good to hear the food is not too bad. Cos you know older people emphasise more on food.


Yah that would be good. Four couples definitely have more bargaining power!
 
Hi gals,

Any idea how many tables you'll be having? I'm looking at < 20, so most prolly going for the orchid room. Only concern that it's in B1, and the reception area is not that nice.

Hi Apple,

Yah, I was thinking that food is impt too. So am considering Peony Jade for my AD as well. Nice cosy restaurant at clarke quay, good decor and definitely good food. But I've already had my ROM there, so considering having AD at another place. But if other places are not as ideal, I'll go back to Peony Jade.

Hi Erica,

I agree with babystarlet that Noble house has nicer ambience compare to club chinois... I've seen both places with lights bright bright ... club chinois ... really not that ideal ... BUT You must have more table nos at Noble house, cos the restaurant is pretty big, if your table no is small, they may still allow other diners in.
 
hi Assirac,me having more than 20 tables,so probably taking the crystal ballroom.
my ROM hotel's wedding coordinator also ask if i wanna hold my AD at her hotel,but i find it quite bored if i hold at e same place leh/
 
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Ya, sorry I meant Tunglok resturant generally when I say Club Chinois....I don't really like Club Chinois, a bit small.

The only venue I like for Tunglok is Noble Hse. High ceiling, pillarless and nicer decor. However, generally worried whether I'll lugi if I hold it there coz its a restaurant and ppl normally give lesser for that and somemore, their pricing can be comparable to some hotels.

I like HIPV mainly for its ballroom....food wise is my concern too, as my parents are very particular on that. But I heard their food is ok, not too bad, so HIPV is one of my choice too.

Yumi - already included you in our email list. Just sent you an email.

If winebros has wines which are less than $20, I think thats quite a good deal....heard their wine are not bad.
 
Erica,

If you don't mind a restaurant and have about 20-22 tables, perhaps can consider Peony Jade restaurant too? Nice place and definitely good food. Voted as one of the best restaurant in 2006 Singapore Tatler.

Let me know if you want more details
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Hi Assirac

Thank you. I had considered Peony before coz I find it special.....they have a boat or something like that to herald the couples arrival..very interesting . However, the price not cheap leh. Around 600 odd for weekend liao. And my guest list is ard 25 tables. So, I gotta give them a miss.

But its really a special place to hold a wedding, something different from the norm.
 
Hi Erica,

I gave serious consideration for the boat ride thingy also, but considering the heels and gown i'll be in ... high chance of falling into singapore river. lol~ I scared ....

My hubby definitely prefers HIPV to Peony Jade, and me the reverse. Hence negotiating with both venues to see which can offer a better deal.
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Any other venues to recommend that can accomodate <20 tables?
 
Peony Jade sounds interesting. I have not been to CC.SO its not as nice as noble house? From what I gather (read from forum and heard from frens), CC seems to have nicer ambience with no pillars. Seems like I must see for myself.
 
For me, I actually prefer high ceiling, look grand hee....

CC ceiling quite low, and I think they got some pillars leh. Antica ballroom also....and the march in is not straight. So the only thing that is holding me back is their reasonable price and food.

So, I'm struggling btw HIPV and Noble Hse.
Peony Jade is a nice place, but they dun have projector screen....I need that for my video montage.

Assirac - for venues less than 20 tables...hmm....I not very sure leh. I just recd a package from Novotel Clarke Quay, they have a smaller ballroom that can accomodate 20 tables. I find their pricing reasonable, free flow beer and wine corkage waived. For wkends, you can get it at less than $700. If you need their package let me know ya. And their ballroom is nice, high ceiling, no pillars, and their bridal suite got jacuzzi facility hehe.
 
Hi hi,

I remember CC do not have pillars, but a few of the tables will be in their private rooms, with doors kept open but There will still be blockage. I personally only like CC when the lights are really dimmed .... when the lights are bright ... errr ... the place lose a lot of points.

Antica ballroom, looks more like a function room, I dun find it grand enough.

Erica, can send me the package for Novotel clarke quay ? Hee THANKS! ... [email protected]
 
hello gals,
me currently interested in HIPV as one of my potential venue for next yr oct. can anyone give comments on how is there ambiance and food? any ex bride of HIPV care to share their experience also? thanks in advance!! read previous thread had some negative comments abt P****** is she really that bad?? please advice...
 
Hello gals...
I've booked HIPV last Dec for my wedding in Jun06 this year..Just checked out their latest package...$100 cheaper even during weekends!!!!! I was so upset..my FH comforted me by saying probably the date we wanted and those good dates would have already been booked...
For those who're interested, their latest package is really attractive....HIPV is known for their good wedding preparation..Isn't it??
 
For those who are going to sign up the latest package with HIPV, is there are catch or strings attached to it? The singapore brides advert says it is valied to 31 Dec 2007 but the attachment shows valid from Apr to Dec 2006. Confused. How many tables can the crystal ballroom take? I am looking at 45 tables and is the ballroom pillarless?
 
hi jojijo,

I am as upset as you. My package was $708 for my weekend dinner and now only $668 per table and somemore free flow beer!!! i was so maddening...My AD is on Sept this year. But one day good is that our flexible menu is definately better than the fixed menu now. But overall, i still prefer the present package..
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Ladies, do grab this special promo package... It's too good to be true!
 
Hmm... I think HIPV is fully booked on weekends for this year. That's why the package gone cheaper to sell off the remaining dates. Anyone know if the package last till 2007? the flyer attached shows valid for April to Dec 2006.
 

rusty. Thanks. I emailed her on Fri and still no reply. See if I can a reply on Monday. otherwise, i will call and harass her!

Btw, can the ballroom take up to 45 tables? anybody know? Trying to reduce to 40 at the moment.
 
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