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Hi soupie,

thanks for the comments on the bridal suite
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I tried to arrange for a viewing with them a few times but failed due to their high occupancy rate...
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Hi sky,

Is the package still available? Can the date be changed to 2005? I'm interested in signing with traders for my wedding in 2005?

Hi all,

does anyone has comments on the temasek function room?
 


Hi jean_kow,
I have only attend one of my friend's wedding dinner at Trader's. How many courses of dinner pkg u are taking? cos my fren's was like 7 or 8 course only. but i can tell you the food is NICE! and the quantity is just nice. imagine our table were all the friends we knew and we normally are not shy about finshing up all the food, yet we still felt full. So i guess you have made a right choice lor.
 
Hi Mandy
Thanks for your feedback. Mine is 8 course...i definitely happi to hv ur positive feedback
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Hi limy
Initially me & FH want the temasek room, but after viewing an actual wedding setup, we find the gallery very pleasing and the setup is beautiful..initially we correspondenced with rosalind who left traders recently..and she's not very keen to give us the perks we bargain for... later, thomsen spoke to us and he's very open for negotiation abt additional perks...
 
mandy, thanks for the feedback.. hope the food standard would remain
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jean, yeah i agree.. thomson is more flexible with the perks.. rosalind is really quite rigid.. so i guess it's sort of blessing in disguise that we got to change coordinator :P so when's ur wedding??
 
Hi limy, sorry for late response.
i cannot rem but i know most of the food is very nice! At least the quality and the display of the food is consistent. I also cannot rem which particular ballroom i went...i guess i'm too hungry then. wahaha.
 
Hi Jean and Soupie,

I talked to Thomson once over the phone but found him quite impatient with me. May be he was in a bad mood that day. Currently my coordinator is Soo Ting, the banquet manager.

What additional peaks did you guys ask for? I wish to have free flow of beer but heard Thomson said traders never give free flow beer.
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Actually my FH prefers the gallery but bcos we only have about 14 tables, can only take temasek.
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Do you have any idea whether they require strictly min. 20 tables before you can take the gallery or are there room for negotiation?

Jean,
How many tables you having?
Can you elaborate on the short-comings of the temasek room? Thanks!
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Mandy,
i understand a hungry woman can't recall much.
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Anyway, thanks!
 
Hi Ladies,

My AD in Feb 2005...

Limy,

Thomson followed up on my enquiry when Rosalind left. In fact, i find him quite ok when we meet up. He's flexible definitely..i almost drop traders cos Rosalind is very rigid..no bargain at all...cannot even give me 2 nite stay..and beer only 20L..no corkage waive on wine too..

I bargained for free flow beer with Thomson but not successful, in the end, we settle on buyin a dozen bottles wine from hotel and hotel will waive corkage on 10 wines we bring in, 30L beer, 2 nite stay, food tasting for 10 pax..etc

I'havin 17 + 1 tables~ 204pax (12 pax per table)which Thomsen told me it's the min for Gallery. Try to negotiate, u nver know what u can get...Rosalind told me that min for Gallery is 20 tables(12pax per table)

**The min 20 tables I believe are based on 10 pax per table.

Recently, been to dinner@hilton, the room is like Temasek..the entire dinner seems quiet, cos tables are spead out, lacking the atmosphere somehow...not that i don like temasek, i just prefer Gallery..
 
limy, i dun think thomson is the detailed kind of person but he's much more flexible with the perks.

rosalind was very rigid with the wine issue.. can't bring in any own wine... must get from the hotel... but thomson gave me the same as jeank, buy dozen from hotel and can bring in another dozen.

during the time i signed up which was last yr..they haven't intro the 12pax/table. so mine is 10pax/table. min 20 tables for the Gallery. but i think there's pros and cons to both Temasek and Gallery.

Gallery look nicer and grander with the set up but there are 2 huge pillars and some tables won't be able to see wat's going on stage. reception area is very narrow that u'll have to use part of the ballroom. temasek is more cosy but maybe not as grand, no pillars and those at the back can see the stage clearly too. reception area is very big too.
 
Thanks a lot jean and soupie!
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That's quite a lot of information from you two! :D Definitely helpful for me.

By the way, did u use the aniversery night to exchange for an additional night or they just give it to you after some bargaining?

I heard there is a waterfall as background in the gallery. Can you still see the waterfall after the sky turned dark?

I'm going down to traders this sat to discuss more details with them, see the bridal suite, the deco for both gallery and temasek (there'll 2 weddings this sat) and likely sign up with them too. Feeling excited already! :D
 
Hi limy

what i have in my package is 1st anniversary dinner for two at traders..and i din have to exchange that for additional nite. In fact, i just told thomsen that i want additional nite and he agreed right away without hesitation...

for the fountain, i din manage to catch a glimpse of that..forgotten.. mayb u can update me on this after your viewing..or mayb i will also drop by and see the 2 weddings..

got info from previous threads that the mango pudding is a no no.
 
jeank, wow.. he's really quite generous hor.. sigh... during my time... can't even bargain for one more nite. end up i took the higher end pkg to get another nite stay... anyways my mum wanted other type of fish so we end up taking the higher pkg.

ur wedding is on a weekday/weekend? last time dun even have any free beer for weekend.. not even 1 barrel.. and u got 30litre barrel. i only got a 20litre barrel for my weekday wedding + free flow beer for reception hour.
 
Hi Soupie

my wedding on sunday
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I took the $768nett package for table of 12...and this prx definitely very attractive..

Altho traders' location not as good as other popular hotels in orchard area, i still find the price very attractive lor..it's wat i want, a small cosy wedding dinner..actually i took more than 3 mths to decide which hotel...

i heard they are gonna increase the price soon..so if keen, gotta decide and book soonest...

limy,

best of luck for your session with traders this sat...don paiseh muz bargain for what u want..
 
Hi Jeank,

Wow!! So good...the manager I spoke to said have to use anniversary dinner to change for an additional night...
Hmm...I'll try and bargain again this Sat...
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I'm considering signing for the $768 package before they come with 2005 pricing. Heard it's going to be triple plus. If so, then it's a bit too ex for us...

Hi Soupie,

Can you swop the fish from a more expensive package and pay slightly more? My family prefer the steamed garouper over fried soon hock...
 
Hi Limy,

You going down on Saturday too? I will be meeting Thomsen @ 6.30pm this saturday for discussion. What about you?
Heehee when's your AD?
 
hi jeank/limy, do u have a soft copy of the menu for the $768nett per table? can i take a look? [email protected]

i took the higher end package for weekday which has 9 course and i'm thinking to reduce to 8 course so i wanna see wat other new dishes they are offering now that i can swop for
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limy, fried soon hock is very good too! i'm having the steamed red garoupa in my menu. during my time, they only serve steamed red garoupa even for the most expensive weekend pkg. so maybe u dun need to top up or may not have to top up so much.
 
Hi SerLi,

I'll be making 2 trips down tomorrow. Morning to see the bridal suite(before the couples check in) and later evening to see the deco for both rooms. Will likely sign up with them either in the morning or evening.

Hmm...I thought thomson will be busy with the 2 weddings on sat...didn't know he can still accomodate for a discussion with couples like us...good multi-tasking ability
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If I didn't remember wrongly, temasek can hold min. 13 tables max 16 tables (12pax/table).

soupie,

Both families (me and FH's) like steamed fish. So we thinking of changing...but subjected to additional cost that will be incurred...

I'm not sure if I have the soft copy. I'll check it out and if have, I'll email it you asap ok ?
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SerLi,

Nevermind...if you don't mind making 2 trips, you can go down in the morning before 2pm, go to the front desk to say you wish to take a look at the bridal suite. One of the newer coordinator taught me this method, though I didn't have the chance to try.
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If not, I'll update you after my trip.
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Hi Limy,

I can't make it in the morning as I am visiting a few other hotels to see their ballrooms.

Please update me after your trip!
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Thanks
 
Hey SerLi, Limy

How's your viewing today? how's the bridal suite & fountain? din get to view the last time I went.

Limy,

Saw your comments in Carlton
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i nearly took carlton, but back out after hearing the negative comments abt their bad service and food.
 
Hi ladies,

me back from my trip to traders today. I must say today is the happiest day so far since the start of our hotel hunt.
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First, the bridal suite...it was excellent! When we went there, the couple had already checked in but not in room. The moment you step in you can smell the frangrance from the rose
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As part of the package, there'll be 12 stalks of fresh roses in the room, together with a plate of strawberry and some cream (i think it's wipped cream or something similar). The room is very well lit and not cramp. Like soupie mentioned previously, it very cosy. Just nice for 2 person.
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There are 2 bathrooms. One at the enterance (toilet+sink) and the other in the bedroom (toilet+sink+bath tub). Pretty small but still ok for me. There is also a traditional tea cups and pot that you use for tea ceremony. If want, can hold tea ceremony in the room or use part of the ballroom/function room for that purpose (just like one of the couple today). My FH said he saw DVD player in the room as well...not too sure abt that cos I didn't see myself...

I also got them to bring me around to the spa, fitness center, swimming pool. Was told all in-house guest can use the pool & jacuzzi complimentary.
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Now to the room setups...temasek room looks cosy and just nice for today's 13 tables. I think if fill up to the max 16 tables then it might be a bit cramp. Deco very simple. A few flower stands down the ariel, flower centerpiece on VIP table & bubble glass with tea light on the rest of tables. The silver theme they use cannot really bring out the VIP tables from the rest.

As for the wallfall in gallery, it's actually a textured wall with water flowing downwards. It's a distance away but can be seen through the glass of the ballroom though not very spectacular lor...
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Because it's the gold theme for gallery today, it's more striking with bigger contrast. Small flower balls can also be seen hanging from the side wall lamps too. Makes the whole area look a lot nicer.
But my FH said it has a bit indian/malay taste. Later on when we see the guest, realise they are really of indian race...heehee... But I think it's all up to individual taste
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In general, I think deco for both rooms is very simple with not a lot of flowers. But happy to hear that they having 2 more themes for us to choose from!
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Likely be launched during the wedding show...
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I didn't get to sign with them today. They too busy. But made an arrangement to sign next Sat. Today's trip just confirmed my decision for Traders.
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And I must say, their service (so far) is really good. I asked a lot of questions and get them to bring me around and explain a lot of things but they still very professional and patient in attending to all our queries.
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Hope it's useful to all....
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Jeank,

Have you booked the venue for your wedding dinner? Or still sourcing around for the best deal?
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Carlton really give me very bad experience...may be I suay...deal with the wrong coordinator...i think others like Lena and Diane might be better...
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wow wow wow...i like the gold theme very much and it stands out betta than silver theme..i wonder if that 2 additional themes are available for mi??

your trip definitely very informative...i had signed up traders taking the gallery last mth..i've looked thru majority of the package of the hotels..hee...choosing btw goodwood, carlton and traders...

my previous trip to c wedding @ gallery - the couple is a christian chinese couple, the setup doesnt look indian/malay taste to mi leh...hmmm...mayb today's couple made some special arranagement??

did u manage to bargain what u want today??

Mi veri excited after you give such wonderful and detailed feedback..
 
Hi Jean,

went to see carlton and traders today. guess we are all in the same boat as we are all considering these few hotels too.
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Firstly, met up with Diana from Carlton. She's really a very nice lady and I can say because of her service, I am giving Carlton a serious thought. Even my hubby likes her service too. Made us feel at ease and brought us around the hotel, showing us the various details etc. What we like about Carlton too is that once you walk in from the main door, you can see the Empress Ballroom at the second level. So if you are using that room, your guests will not need to search around. In addition, the lift from the carpark has direct access to the Ballroom level, so makes it more convenient as majority of my friends/relatives drives. The ballroom has changed the carpets just 2 months ago, and to me, it looks brighter. Diana also mentioned that instead of the usual montage shown in the ballroom, we can choose to do it at the foyer near the reception area so that when guests are having the cocktail, they can also see the montage.
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The bridal suite was not very impressive and when you went in, it was quite old but that doesn¡¦t really bothers me much cos I guess I will be too tired after everything to really enjoy. She also brought us to the club lounge @ the highest floor where we will be having our breakfast the next day. GREAT VIEW! Almost full length windows and you can see the view all around the hotel.

For Traders, Thomson was a bit rush as I guess he was busy with the 2 weddings. Only went to see the Gallery as the Temasek room is too small for me, so hubby say don¡¦t waste time kekeke. I love the gold theme as it really contrast the VIP table from the rest. Silver looks more plain but of course to each individual likings. The room looks spacious enough for the 16 tables yesterday but as I need the max. of 26 tables, it will be a bit cramp and some tables may have blockage from the pillars (same as carlton). For yesterday, the reception area is in the ballroom as they have ample space for it. Thomson told me, if I were to have the max of 26 tables, the reception will be outside and it will be more cramp
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. But my hubby don¡¦t really like the entrance to Gallery cos it's directly opposite a pub too.

Conclusion : I still can¡¦t make up my mind yet
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Traders setting looks more posh and modern but capacity may be too small for me, while Carlton¡¦s package gives more perks but setting is quite typical Chinese banquet.
 
Hi SerLi

Understand your dilemma...for mi, it's easier cos i intend to stick to my 20 tables. For Carlton I muz have min 25 tables for the package i want...so in the end we did not choose carlton...

Indeed, their perks are more attractive, wif free flow of beer, wiaver wine corkage..

For max 26 tables, traders does not have ample space for that...have you tried other hotels, eg waterfront copthorne??
 
Hi Jean,

Guess we are sticking to Carlton cos we just did our guest list again and it's 330 pax (Traders max is 312).

Did not try others cos not within budget as mine is a sunday. So far only Carlton sunday package is considered weekday rate.
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SerLi, have u considered holiday inn parkview? the last time i checked with them.. they offer abt the same price as traders.. but i dunno abt now.. their setting is also pretty cosy and westernised if u're looking for something that's not too banquet-like.

limy, i think it's becos the couple having wedding that day is indian that's why the deco is more indian or malay like? cos when i went to see the set up in july.. the set up was the gold theme and it was very complimenting with the peach roses and white orchids. i love it! i'm excited abt the 2 new themes too.. wonder if i can use them as well kekeke
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glad that it's been a fruitful weekend for some of you
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Hi SerLi,

Carlton is not bad too.
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So long as you get a coordinator that you can click with..
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Me same with Jeank, cannot meet min 25 tables. Otherwise would have given them another chance after my bad experience. :D

The last time I went to Holiday Inn they having a promotion. $658nett/table of 10 for weekday(sun considered weekday). Crystal ballroom can hold min 25 max 40 tables. Perks includes free flow beer and 4 themes to choose from. Wine corkage at $10nett/bottle. However, this promo ending in 2 days time(i.e. 31 Aug 04, Tues). Plus it's been ongoing for quite sometime, so not sure if the date you want is still available. After promo, usual price $738nett(weekend package) with 30L beer instead of free flow.

How about Hotel Rendezous? $668nett/table of 10 + free flow beer too
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Sunday considered weekday too! A lot of wedding favours to choose from as well.

Jeank & Soupie,

Glad that I was able to be of help.
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As far as I understand from them, as long as your wedding is after they officially launch the new themes, you'll be able to enjoy it!
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Forgot to mention yesterday, they'll also be having new designs of wedding cards too!
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By the way, I remember Jeank's AD is Feb 2005 but can't recall soupie's. Heehee...sorry ah
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. So when is it? :D

I think partially why the gold theme doesn't look as good is they use the bubble glass with tea lights instead of flower centerpiece for the rest of the tables. The glass is filled with gold coloured liquid(don't know wht is it). They also had a table with gold table cloth (same as the VIP table) in center of the stage which has a gold curtain as backdrop. So the whole area looks very gold with not much flower to compliment the deco...

Ah...they were also playing music when we were in there...come to think abt it...maybe it's the music giving the whole indian effect...kekeke...
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Me did asked for additional 2 nights without giving up the anniversery dinner, 30L beer, 10pax food tasting. But all subjected to confirmation by Thomson. He will get back to me tomorrow...so meanwhile..crossing my fingers. Hope really can have it all!
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Hi Limy,

Yeah, it was partly becos of Diana’s warm service that we decided on Carlton. Thomson from Traders seems kinda impatient too, guess he’s too busy that day

Wanted to take Holiday Inn Park View but my date not available liao. Redevous max. table is only 25, so can’t accommodate.
 
Hi Soupie,

HIPV is taken on my date, if not I would have taken them liao
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Yup, the wedding on Saturday @ Gallery Room is for an Indian couple. They even have a dance floor set aside
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limy, my wedding is this dec.. so u know when are they gonna launch the new cards and themes?? when's their next wedding show? hehehe paiseh so many questions :P
 
Hi Soupie,

No problem...me more than happy to help answer your qns. Besides, only 2 qns mah. :D

Wedding show is on 10 Oct 2004. Their new themes and wedding cards likey to be out during the show...
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Me meeting Thomson this Sat if everything goes as planned. He said will show me the photos for the new themes once it's developed. Hope I can see them on Sat and feedback to all!
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Hi All,

I am holding my banquet at Traders too. Had confirmed with Thomson a few weeks back. Been there 3 times but didn't get to see the bridal suite at all. Thanks Limy, at least i noe it's not bad. My banquet will be held on 1 July 2005 at their Gallery ....
 
Hi CSP,

No problem, it's my pleasure to be of help!
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Hi tea,

I don't think the '05 package is out officially yet. The coordinators have been briefed on them but not quite allowed to disclose much. Bascially it's simialr to '04 with some price increase
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Hi,

I am actually interested in Traders. Am deciding between Traders and Concorde in fact. But after reading the comments here, it seems that traders is good! Can anyone be of help to me?
Please email me the 2005 package @ [email protected]
Thanks! =)
 
Hi CSP,

welcome!!

Hi Angeline/tea,

no soft copy wif mi now..can scan hard copy & mail to u tmrw ;)
By the way, how many tables are you looking at?

Hi Limy,

Any feedback for the new themes and cards??
did u clinch a good deal wif traders? let us noe. thanks!! ;)
 
Hi soupie & jeank,

sorry for the late reply...was sick begining of this week..but now better
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Yup, I finally offically sign with them! :D
Am truly happy cos I got all the perks we asked for: 30L beer, 10pax food tasting & 2 nights stay(without giving up my anniversary night dinner
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). Similar to Jeank's package minus the 12 bottles of wine wavier cos we don't think our guest will consume so much.
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When we reached there, Thomson asked us whether we took our breakfast, we said we going to after we sign...and he treated us buffer breakfast at Traders cafe...heehee...
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Thomson didn't show me the pics for new themes, cards, favours & guest book cos photo not developed yet..he said will give me a call when it's ready for viewing. He also said they'll setup the new themes during the wedding show in Oct. So me and FH asked for a pair of tickets to the show and he said ok...heehee...
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However, I asked whether wedding held in 2004 can enjoy the new theme, and very sorry soupie...Thomson said only valid for wedding in 2005...don't be sad ok..hug hug...
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But hor...maybe you can try talking to Thomson since yours is in Dec..very close to 2005 mah...heehee
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I saw in her world brides (Sept) that there seems to be some changes in pricing for traders...from $589 (or $598 can't remb.) onwards(no longer nett) and they didn't mention about 12 pax/table like last time...the min. table has also increased from 13 to 15. Not sure if they implementing back 10pax/table again...I guess this is the new 05 package...
 
limy, happy for u...
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and wow.. thomson service is much better than rosalind leh :P

it's okie lah... it's very sweet of u to ask for me.. thanks
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i saw the gold theme set up and i already like it very much
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but hope cards wise he can give me more choices lor.. hehe..
 
Hi Hi

Great!! Congras..afterall, Thomson is really very good to negotiate...hmm... very keen to go to their wedding show...miss the previous one... mayb can try to get the tkts from him...

after ur positive feedback, i can be rest assured of their quality svc.
 


hi gals,
can i check with those who had signed with traders for wedding on 2005. the package is based on 2004/2005 price ??
 
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