Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
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apple79: I ordered 6 sheets...each sheet costs $15 & has 20 stamps.
You can do it online via SingPost website. No need to go down personally to the PO.
d-duchess: I will...it's coming soon & i'm so excited. Right now, i'm busy scouting for a wine dealer. Don't think i'll be getting the wine from the hotel.
Lost: When is your AD?
d-duchess: I will...it's coming soon & i'm so excited. Right now, i'm busy scouting for a wine dealer. Don't think i'll be getting the wine from the hotel.
Lost: When is your AD?
lost_in_space
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my AD is 08Nov08..which theme u have selected?
Lost: I have selected the crystal theme. It's really gorgeous and makes the entire ballroom look very enchanting. Your AD is on my birthday!!!
d-duchess: I don't have my layouts or soft copies yet. Don't worry...will share when they're ready!
apple79: My FH & i are leaving our relatives to our parents.
I only have 5 tables of friends/colleagues attending, so my guest list (including the B list) is ready. Now just busy collecting addresses from them so i can mail my invites next month.
My AD is on 29 July...sending invites in June should be ok right? Should i send early or mid June?
d-duchess: I don't have my layouts or soft copies yet. Don't worry...will share when they're ready!
apple79: My FH & i are leaving our relatives to our parents.
I only have 5 tables of friends/colleagues attending, so my guest list (including the B list) is ready. Now just busy collecting addresses from them so i can mail my invites next month. My AD is on 29 July...sending invites in June should be ok right? Should i send early or mid June?
garfield_glad
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Hi bubblepearl,
How was your discussion with them?
Hi apple79, hee my wedding date is abt 1 mth away too! Mine is 29 June. My guest list also not confirmed yet haha. When's urs?
Pris, will prob select the crystal theme to! =)
Just had the food tasting today!
1) Cold dish - normal
2) Sharksfin - normal, but abit salty
3) Smoked duck - The best in terms of taste and presentation!
Our families gave it thumbs up. Skin very crispy.
4) Steamed garoupa - big and quite fresh but require more garnishing
5) Sliced abalone with cabbage - ok
6) Stir fried prawns with mayo - Good and large portion. Serving plate was very unique. Sis commented the dish is quite unique too.
7) Mixed mushrooms in beancurd skin - presentation don't look gd, so we are going to change to yam basket! But taste quite nice lah.
8) Fragrant rice - quite bland, at 1st I thought is lotus wrapped rice
, anyway will change to Ee fu noodles.
9) Yam paste - OK, but requested them to separate the coconut cream
Oh yah, the Operation Mgr said that the plates they use for our food tasting are newly bought fr overseas so they would see the reviews from the guests.
We thought that the plates were quite unique, not those usual round plates you see at weddings. Hee so mabbe you gals could comment after your food tasting!
How was your discussion with them?
Hi apple79, hee my wedding date is abt 1 mth away too! Mine is 29 June. My guest list also not confirmed yet haha. When's urs?
Pris, will prob select the crystal theme to! =)
Just had the food tasting today!
1) Cold dish - normal
2) Sharksfin - normal, but abit salty
3) Smoked duck - The best in terms of taste and presentation!
4) Steamed garoupa - big and quite fresh but require more garnishing
5) Sliced abalone with cabbage - ok
6) Stir fried prawns with mayo - Good and large portion. Serving plate was very unique. Sis commented the dish is quite unique too.
7) Mixed mushrooms in beancurd skin - presentation don't look gd, so we are going to change to yam basket! But taste quite nice lah.
8) Fragrant rice - quite bland, at 1st I thought is lotus wrapped rice
9) Yam paste - OK, but requested them to separate the coconut cream
Oh yah, the Operation Mgr said that the plates they use for our food tasting are newly bought fr overseas so they would see the reviews from the guests.
pris, waiting for it! what's your bridal studio? i think one month notice is fine...
glad, thanks for sharing! his family actually requsted not to have any duck for the dishes, think due to some dunno dunno what.*haha* have to miss out the smoky duck!
are their plates those curvy and "artistic" looking kind?
glad, thanks for sharing! his family actually requsted not to have any duck for the dishes, think due to some dunno dunno what.*haha* have to miss out the smoky duck!
are their plates those curvy and "artistic" looking kind?
princess_momo
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Hi Glad,
Thanks for your review on the food tasting
By the way, did the hotel say that the plates are for VIP table only or for guest as well?
And for the lotus wrapped rice, it's not wrapped in lotus? It's only those normal "rice"? Cause from my menu it's called lotus wrapped rice...
Lastly, Yam basket is offered in their menu? Any additional charges for changing? Thanks!
Thanks for your review on the food tasting
By the way, did the hotel say that the plates are for VIP table only or for guest as well?
And for the lotus wrapped rice, it's not wrapped in lotus? It's only those normal "rice"? Cause from my menu it's called lotus wrapped rice...
Lastly, Yam basket is offered in their menu? Any additional charges for changing? Thanks!
garfield_glad
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Hi d-duchess,
Yup, it's those curvy kind! Oh that's a pity then hee but I guess the alternative shld be equally tasty too
Hi apple79, ohh yours is much earlier! Must be stressful now..counting down!! All the best in your preps!
Hi princess momo,
The mgr said that the plates are for the guests as well, but they would only consider using it if the 'reviews' from foodtasting sessions are good.
I think you got a diff menu. Mine was a choice between 'Fragrant rice something...which was just normal fried rice. =( If your menu states 'lotus wrapped rice', then it shld be
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Yup, yam basket is offered in the menu, no additional charge coz on my contract, I am allowed to choose from either 2 menus and yam basket is in the menu. But I am not sure if the menus have changed leh..
Yup, it's those curvy kind! Oh that's a pity then hee but I guess the alternative shld be equally tasty too
Hi apple79, ohh yours is much earlier! Must be stressful now..counting down!! All the best in your preps!
Hi princess momo,
The mgr said that the plates are for the guests as well, but they would only consider using it if the 'reviews' from foodtasting sessions are good.
I think you got a diff menu. Mine was a choice between 'Fragrant rice something...which was just normal fried rice. =( If your menu states 'lotus wrapped rice', then it shld be
Yup, yam basket is offered in the menu, no additional charge coz on my contract, I am allowed to choose from either 2 menus and yam basket is in the menu. But I am not sure if the menus have changed leh..
princess_momo
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Hi Glad,
Ooh... I love yam basket...but not being offered
yamyam!
Real glad to know that the overall comments for the food is ok..
Have a nice weekend!
Ooh... I love yam basket...but not being offered
Real glad to know that the overall comments for the food is ok..
Have a nice weekend!
garfield_glad
New Member
d-duchess, hmm hopefully HIPV will pick up the trend soon!!
Hee my JMs thinking of a hen party soon. U gals also having one? Any ideas? We are seeing where can book a big nice hotel room/suite for a 1N stay. At first want Batam but some of them dont like it tho its cheaper.
Hee my JMs thinking of a hen party soon. U gals also having one? Any ideas? We are seeing where can book a big nice hotel room/suite for a 1N stay. At first want Batam but some of them dont like it tho its cheaper.
princess_momo
New Member
Hi duchess,
Maybe I will try to ask for changing the dishes during the confirmation. What I know is that changing of dishes within the two menus are not chargeable..but not too sure about yam basket.
Hi Glad,
Just a suggestion,
How about Siloso Beach Resort at Sentosa?
http://www.silosobeachresort.com/
Havent been there before, but the rooms seems not bad on the website..
Maybe I will try to ask for changing the dishes during the confirmation. What I know is that changing of dishes within the two menus are not chargeable..but not too sure about yam basket.
Hi Glad,
Just a suggestion,
How about Siloso Beach Resort at Sentosa?
http://www.silosobeachresort.com/
Havent been there before, but the rooms seems not bad on the website..
garfield_glad
New Member
Hi princess momo,
Thanks for the suggestion! THe rooms does look cool esp the suite haa. Will discuss with frenz again on Monday =)
Thanks for the suggestion! THe rooms does look cool esp the suite haa. Will discuss with frenz again on Monday =)
Glad : Just wana check with u..the smoked duck u had at your foodtasting is not the Crispy Pi-Pa Duck right? And the stirred fried prawns is with Apple Mayo? Is it nice ah? Coz i actually wanted this dish but i remember reading in the past thread from a bride that the apples used is quite sour n not v nice...
As for the hen's nite, me n my galfrens thot of going Bintan.. They have a new club there called Silk & there have a hen's package for 6 which comes with a night stay etc and it costs ard $699.. U might be interested in that??
As for the hen's nite, me n my galfrens thot of going Bintan.. They have a new club there called Silk & there have a hen's package for 6 which comes with a night stay etc and it costs ard $699.. U might be interested in that??
garfield_glad
New Member
Hi jesdreamz
Hmm not sure if it was the same...but the duck was very crispy!! Yup prawns is with apple mayo, Me and family found it nice, and the apple was a refreshing change coz the sour taste complement the sweet taste of the mayo. But personal preference lah.
Thanks for the suggestions! I went to the Silk website, looks interesting! Will discuss with my galfrenz later...but we only hv 5 pple haa..
Hmm not sure if it was the same...but the duck was very crispy!! Yup prawns is with apple mayo, Me and family found it nice, and the apple was a refreshing change coz the sour taste complement the sweet taste of the mayo. But personal preference lah.
Thanks for the suggestions! I went to the Silk website, looks interesting! Will discuss with my galfrenz later...but we only hv 5 pple haa..
babystarlet
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hi all,i tried the duck during food tasting,is very nice.the prawns with mayo also nice.
Wanna ask u all hoh,i wan 2 take yam paste as dessert,bt i also wan yam basket,do u all tink is too much yam already?
i dun really wan e mushrooms with dunno wat,although is quite nice bt doesnt look expensive leh.wat u all tink?
Wanna ask u all hoh,i wan 2 take yam paste as dessert,bt i also wan yam basket,do u all tink is too much yam already?
i dun really wan e mushrooms with dunno wat,although is quite nice bt doesnt look expensive leh.wat u all tink?
garfield_glad
New Member
Hi Babystarlet
Hee..yup have exactly the same thought as you! At first was also worried that the yam basket and yam paste would be too much yam. But the mushroom (n dunno wat haa) really dont look appetizing, so our families were of the opinion that yam basket shld be better, and yah the yam part, is 'quite different' from yam paste...
2 cents worth..
Hee..yup have exactly the same thought as you! At first was also worried that the yam basket and yam paste would be too much yam. But the mushroom (n dunno wat haa) really dont look appetizing, so our families were of the opinion that yam basket shld be better, and yah the yam part, is 'quite different' from yam paste...
moi coordinator offered to change one of moi dishes to yam basket because i commented on it's weird with two greens in the menus, the what abalone with spinach/cabbage then again later muchroom with broccoli.
but not written in contract leh, as their contract is like standard template, the booklet we had.
also, she told me two waiters/waitresses to 3 tables, but also didn't want write in contract, say will do since it's all pre planned.
but i'm worried should there by any hiccups... ...
seems like the contract is of standard format and template, won't change one.
comments anyone?
i've yet to sign it though
but not written in contract leh, as their contract is like standard template, the booklet we had.
also, she told me two waiters/waitresses to 3 tables, but also didn't want write in contract, say will do since it's all pre planned.
but i'm worried should there by any hiccups... ...
seems like the contract is of standard format and template, won't change one.
comments anyone?
i've yet to sign it though
princess_momo
New Member
Hi Babystarlet,
What other dessert is available for you to change? Maybe chose another type of dessert if you think too much yam.....got mango pudding with fruit salad??? This year menu have right?just a suggestion.
Hi Duchess,
stated in "black and white" is good, but doubt they will put this in the contract. Anything other than what stated in the contract is subject to management approval...but also seems that the chances of approval is rare. So, use email better...although not stated in the contract, but can use the email as "future reference" if there is any hiccups....
What other dessert is available for you to change? Maybe chose another type of dessert if you think too much yam.....got mango pudding with fruit salad??? This year menu have right?just a suggestion.
Hi Duchess,
stated in "black and white" is good, but doubt they will put this in the contract. Anything other than what stated in the contract is subject to management approval...but also seems that the chances of approval is rare. So, use email better...although not stated in the contract, but can use the email as "future reference" if there is any hiccups....
princess_momo
New Member
Hey Ladies,
Found this link while going thru HIPV's old archives
http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ericfoosk/my_photos
Take a look at the classic theme....alamak!
Found this link while going thru HIPV's old archives
http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ericfoosk/my_photos
Take a look at the classic theme....alamak!
Seems like there're lotsa raves about the duck & prawns with mayo.
Glad: Did you switch any dishes between the 2 menus? I believe i will. Did you tell your coordinator what dishes you want or did you just follow Menu A or B?
Princess Momo: The classic theme is quite ok... but i still prefer the Crystal theme! Haha... will definitely be getting Crystal theme.
Glad: Did you switch any dishes between the 2 menus? I believe i will. Did you tell your coordinator what dishes you want or did you just follow Menu A or B?
Princess Momo: The classic theme is quite ok... but i still prefer the Crystal theme! Haha... will definitely be getting Crystal theme.
garfield_glad
New Member
Hi princess momo,
Yah saw this before..oh..I tot this is the crystal theme leh..whats the difference..
Pris: Yup I did, choose fr both menus! Before the food tasting, u hv to let your coord know which dish u want.
Yah saw this before..oh..I tot this is the crystal theme leh..whats the difference..
Pris: Yup I did, choose fr both menus! Before the food tasting, u hv to let your coord know which dish u want.
princess_momo
New Member
Hi Ladies,
Definitely the themes have improved,
That time, I had viewed the crystal theme setup in the ballroom, there are fresh roses and some candles ornaments along the walkway
I had found the link posted by a kind person who's active in this thread in 2004-2005. Just want to share so that you can see the differences.
Definitely the themes have improved,
That time, I had viewed the crystal theme setup in the ballroom, there are fresh roses and some candles ornaments along the walkway
I had found the link posted by a kind person who's active in this thread in 2004-2005. Just want to share so that you can see the differences.
jesdreamz: Are you going to do the decor? I'm going to check out the stairs a few weeks before my AD and see what the condition is. Perhaps just some cloth, ribbons & fresh flowers entwined...
glad: thanks...i'll let Vasanthi know then about my choices. Have you ordered your wines?
I'll be going to Carrefour this weekend to check out the wines. Am only intending to get 30 bottles. How many bottles did the rest of you get or intending to buy?
glad: thanks...i'll let Vasanthi know then about my choices. Have you ordered your wines?
I'll be going to Carrefour this weekend to check out the wines. Am only intending to get 30 bottles. How many bottles did the rest of you get or intending to buy?
garfield_glad
New Member
Hi jesdreamz...hmm not too sure on the staircase. Will prob leave it alone...
Pris: Yup ordered 36 fr Carrefour already. Have abt 30 tables. So may top up to 40-45 bottles, so the rest can get from hotel. But will get a friend to monitor the wine consumption!
Pris: Yup ordered 36 fr Carrefour already. Have abt 30 tables. So may top up to 40-45 bottles, so the rest can get from hotel. But will get a friend to monitor the wine consumption!
princess_momo
New Member
Hi Jesdreamz,
Thinking of putting candle holders along the staircase. Something like what HIPV did on their wedding show..
Thinking of putting candle holders along the staircase. Something like what HIPV did on their wedding show..
Hi gals..
I thought of doing some simple decor on the staircase..
Hehe.. Princess Momo, was also thinking of placing candlelight holders plus some rose petals at 2 sides of the steps on the staircase.. But i am afraid that someone might kick or step on the candle light & topple it leh.. Do u think it will happen??
Anyway, think i will ask their florist nearer to my AD, how much additional do i have to pay for simple decor on the stairway.. If the amt is not substantial, then i might just get the florist to do it. Save the hassle coz afraid there might not be ample time for me & jiemeis to go down to do the decor..
I thought of doing some simple decor on the staircase..
Hehe.. Princess Momo, was also thinking of placing candlelight holders plus some rose petals at 2 sides of the steps on the staircase.. But i am afraid that someone might kick or step on the candle light & topple it leh.. Do u think it will happen??
Anyway, think i will ask their florist nearer to my AD, how much additional do i have to pay for simple decor on the stairway.. If the amt is not substantial, then i might just get the florist to do it. Save the hassle coz afraid there might not be ample time for me & jiemeis to go down to do the decor..
chin_leong
New Member
hi all,
i chk with my coordinatoor n she mention that to get something done up like the wedding show may cost ard S$1.5k but can bring in our own florist..
the candlelights i think not possible cos she say is a fire hazard n extra safety precautions have to b taken..
i chk with my coordinatoor n she mention that to get something done up like the wedding show may cost ard S$1.5k but can bring in our own florist..
the candlelights i think not possible cos she say is a fire hazard n extra safety precautions have to b taken..
princess_momo
New Member
Hi Jesdreamz, Spider,
Placing the candle holders on alternate steps (both sides) with rose petal is quite a nice.
maybe ask hotel to help instead of our jiemeis. I understand your worries as well, especially if our female guest wears long dress..
Actually tot of asking the hotel to borrow us their candle holder(the one used during the wedding show), then we will just buy the candles and rose petals.. As for the florist, I think might be out of my budget already...cause i think we need lots of flowers to deco that place right? So if you have good lobangs, pls keep me updated on your florist quote..
So I'm thinking of lighting up the staircase around 7:00 and blow out the candles once the dinner starts...but need jiemeis incharge of reception to help to blow out the candles when the reception close.
Maybe I need to check with my coordinator about the candle holder when my AD is nearer, cause mine is still far far away..
During the wedding show, all the candles are light up with couples walking up and down. So I'm thinking they can do it, so can we
.... just my tots here..
Placing the candle holders on alternate steps (both sides) with rose petal is quite a nice.
maybe ask hotel to help instead of our jiemeis. I understand your worries as well, especially if our female guest wears long dress..
Actually tot of asking the hotel to borrow us their candle holder(the one used during the wedding show)
, then we will just buy the candles and rose petals.. As for the florist, I think might be out of my budget already...cause i think we need lots of flowers to deco that place right? So if you have good lobangs, pls keep me updated on your florist quote.. So I'm thinking of lighting up the staircase around 7:00 and blow out the candles once the dinner starts...but need jiemeis incharge of reception to help to blow out the candles when the reception close.
Maybe I need to check with my coordinator about the candle holder when my AD is nearer, cause mine is still far far away..
During the wedding show, all the candles are light up with couples walking up and down. So I'm thinking they can do it, so can we
Glad: I bought 3 cartons from Carrefour on Sunday.
What wine did you buy? I bought Jacob's Creek merlot. Not intending to get more bottles since the banquet comes with free flow beer.
My technique is to get the waiters to start wine only after the 1st dish is served. Don't let the guests start drinking the wine so early.
jesdreamz: I'm thinking of rose petals + tea lights...if not will just scatter rose petals.
I'll be going for my food tasting next Thursday.
My technique is to get the waiters to start wine only after the 1st dish is served.
Don't let the guests start drinking the wine so early. jesdreamz: I'm thinking of rose petals + tea lights...if not will just scatter rose petals.
I'll be going for my food tasting next Thursday.
garfield_glad
New Member
Hi Pris: I got Kangaroo Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon.Also 3 cartons
Hee will use your technique as well, coz really dont want to spend too much on wine! Hiaz..alot of things like hvnt done...
Hee will use your technique as well, coz really dont want to spend too much on wine! Hiaz..alot of things like hvnt done...
glad: I also do not wish to spend so much on wine! My cousin-in-law told me this technique... said it's quite commonly adopted nowadays. Another technique is to instruct the waiters to pour only half glass of wine. One reason is this is the correct way...the other reason is, less wastage.
My food tasting is postponed to 1st week of June. There is a banquet next thur so i can't go for food tasting. Realised from my dish selection that the bulk of it is from Menu B.
My food tasting is postponed to 1st week of June. There is a banquet next thur so i can't go for food tasting.
Realised from my dish selection that the bulk of it is from Menu B.Hi Gals
My sister had her wedding at HPIV in Mar 07 .. while mine will be Oct 07 .. choose the same as her cos of the great package sign up at the wedding show ..
When we go for the food tasting .. The sharkfin have alot .. But actual dinner, our friend say not much sharkfin..
And for the prawn mayo with youtiao taste great at the food tasting too.. BUT .. at the actually .. it is not nice .. maybe overcook ??
I think we hv to remind them to keep their food hot while serving ..
One more thing .. the sound system is not good ..
during wedding show they hv engage entertainment company so the system is great .. but actual day their own system is a bit on the lousy side ..
But with price .. i think i cannot complain too much ..Just hope that they can improve ..
And regarding the staircase, initiall, i also thinking of decore it .. but after my sister wedding i find no need .. cos that day before opening of the ballroom .. it is abit too pack outside ..people like do not know where to stand she is having abt 32 tables..
I am thinking of opening the door early for the guest to go in if possible
I would try to see whether i can upload abit of the picture later
My sister had her wedding at HPIV in Mar 07 .. while mine will be Oct 07 .. choose the same as her cos of the great package sign up at the wedding show ..
When we go for the food tasting .. The sharkfin have alot .. But actual dinner, our friend say not much sharkfin..
And for the prawn mayo with youtiao taste great at the food tasting too.. BUT .. at the actually .. it is not nice .. maybe overcook ??
I think we hv to remind them to keep their food hot while serving ..
One more thing .. the sound system is not good ..
during wedding show they hv engage entertainment company so the system is great .. but actual day their own system is a bit on the lousy side ..
But with price .. i think i cannot complain too much ..Just hope that they can improve ..
And regarding the staircase, initiall, i also thinking of decore it .. but after my sister wedding i find no need .. cos that day before opening of the ballroom .. it is abit too pack outside ..people like do not know where to stand she is having abt 32 tables..
I am thinking of opening the door early for the guest to go in if possible
I would try to see whether i can upload abit of the picture later
Hi again ..
Does anyone have AD photographer and videographer to recommend ??
or we can share our finding of photographer ..
Any videographer that charge below $800 with express edit ??
my msn [email protected]
Does anyone have AD photographer and videographer to recommend ??
or we can share our finding of photographer ..
Any videographer that charge below $800 with express edit ??
my msn [email protected]
bubblepearl
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hi dearris, i am using Sam wong as my AD PG (abt $650) and Christopher from Hilo production ($700 w express highlight) as my VG. But i book them last yr..so i dunno if they increase price anot.
Hi dearris, sounds bad... I really hope HIPV will do something about their sound system!!! Afterall we are spending so much effort & monies to engage our VG to do the highlights & all...
By the way, i already foresee that the cocktail area will be very cramped.. so told my hb that we might have to open the doors earlier...
By the way, i already foresee that the cocktail area will be very cramped.. so told my hb that we might have to open the doors earlier...
bubblepearl
New Member
wah...chris good biz leh...increase double??
Hi Pris
My sister engage Jacky too. His price is great. But before i see Forest Production works.. I find his ok due to the great price..
But after i see the sample of www.forestprovideo.com/
and compare to my sister VG ..err..
of cost Forest Production is more expensive at $1050 lah ..
I am trying to upload my sister wedding photo at crystal ballroom but i alway got the error message.. saying the size not right ..too bad
Anyone want to view the picture can let me know
My sister engage Jacky too. His price is great. But before i see Forest Production works.. I find his ok due to the great price..
But after i see the sample of www.forestprovideo.com/
and compare to my sister VG ..err..
of cost Forest Production is more expensive at $1050 lah ..
I am trying to upload my sister wedding photo at crystal ballroom but i alway got the error message.. saying the size not right ..too bad
Anyone want to view the picture can let me know