Merchant Court Swissotel

[ruachgall]

hey all

do advise wat r the items to request for when negotiating the package, can?

Shopaholic bride: did u manage to get anything extra on top of the standard list?

 

[cherie81]

Central's carpark is hell for some drivers. It go up up up and up and round round round and round. Any other alternative?

 

[sean_ng]

Hi all,
I have the following items for sale from my wedding last Friday.
All items are brand new and only bought few days before my actual day.
Please send me an email at seanngyl@gmail for more details.

1) Martell VSOP, 70cl, duty paid, 8 bottles, $70 each

2) Berri Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, 75cl, duty paid, 22 bottles, $18 each

 

[shopaholic_bride]

hi sorry for this late reply.
i managed to get 25% carpark. coz their carpark is really small so no point in bargainning for soo much coupons.
my AD is on 20th march 2010. coordinator is Joys.

 

[bride__groom]

Hi,

I saw that Merchant Court will be having wedding show on the 7 March 2009. Think it will be a good time to get more stuff.

 

[rockofice]

Hi all

The coordinator of MC sent me a brochure saying that there will be $60 nett discount per table if you sign on the spot duing their wedding show...

Anyone had their wedding at MC recently? What the themes that they have? How much deposit is required upon confirmation? Is there any deduction of price if we use our own invitation cards and favours?

Any hidden costs anywhere?

Thks!

 

[bride__groom]

Hi Lilian,

I was told that weekday dinner have additional $60 off per table if you sign now.

Heard that they have 2 wedding themes and the deposit required is $3000.

You check with them on the details, email to [email protected]

 

[princessxue]

Hi Meichin & Lilian,

Do u have a copy of the package details??
Mind emailing to [email protected].

 

[mooncynthia]

Hi cosyouaremygal & Lee Joyce, mind sharing your pics with me? Having my actual day next year and planning to shortlist SMC. email: [email protected]

 

[mooncynthia]

Hi lilian Huang, mind sharing with me the bronchures? I'm interested in the wedding show this comin 7 Mar 09 but I'm not sure what I can get from it if I have to pay $25-$30 to attend. the event is like 4 hours long. And hi ppl here, I'm new. could I check what can we normally expect at such wedding shows huh? never attend before. *blurblur*

 

[rockofice]

Hi I have sent to princessxue. Can I have yr email pls CQ?

 

[mooncynthia]

Hi Lilian, I'm surprise that SMC responsed so fast, I emailed the request yesterday to this Huixian and have gotten from her the details liao!

Thanks Thanks!!

 

[rockofice]

yes just that their cost is still considerably higher than other hotels.. else can confirm right away liao... haha

 

[vastocean]

Cherie, Pris is still there, am meeting her soon to discuss the package.

Btw, in case you guys don't already know, the bridal show perks for 7 Mar only applies for weddings held in the first half of 2010 (until 30 June 2010). Can see in the fine print at the bottom of the brochure and I also confirmed with Pris. The 2nd half of 2010 was just opened for booking so not included.

 

[missylois]

Hi all,

We just had our wedding on 09.02.2009.

Everything was perfect. We loved the garden theme. Food was good.

My banquet manager was Lewis, he was professional.

Of course, all these wouldn't have been so great if not for Pris.

Cheers!

 

[bride__groom]

CQ (mooncynthia), usually the wedding show will consist of the fashion show of the bridal shop. As for 7 March, heard from the coordinator that there will also be band and animation company participating which also come with buffet high tea after the show. Heard tt there is also lucky draw to be won..

 

[jewelnjack]

Hi, those bride who had their food tasting session, can i know hw many mths in advance will merchant court call you to go dwn for the food tasting? my dinner is in june

 

[mooncynthia]

thanks Meichin, La belle Coulture will be taking part too, not sure if they will offer special perks or discounts too. Quite interested in their gowns, saw few PS of fellow BTB here quite nice and quite much positive reviews. hee.

 

[phaffia]

Had mine two months before, jeweljack,

 

[jewelnjack]

Phaffia, thanks for the info.
Do you mind to let me knw wat i should take note during the food tasting session?

 

[phaffia]

I think everyone has different expectations...so I'll just let you know what we took note during our food tasting.

1) Taste
2) Presentation
3) Compatibility of the wine and food
4) Service

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[jewelnjack]

Hi Phaffia, thanks for sharing.
What theme did you choose? Do they have new theme now? Have you also collected your invitation cards?

 

[phaffia]

no prob...i chose the oriental romance. Think your coordinator will brief you on the available themes. I'll be having my wedding soon hence yes, I have collected my invitation cards.

 

[mooncynthia]

hi anyone got any pics to share for the solemnisation by the poolside and the dinner banquet? thanks in advance

 

[denise_0704]

Hi CQ,

This is taken during my dinner last nov. I did my solemnisation in e function room thou..

 

[rockofice]

Very nice! How are the favours like for Merchant court? Any comments on their service and food?

 

[mooncynthia]

wow very nice! My AD just decided by my geomancer on the 29 Dec 09 (Tue), emailed Priscillia yesterday and she was fast to reply that the date slot still available. I have arranged to mit her tomorrow evening. I'm rom-ing by the pool that overlooks singapore river, followed by dinner at their ballroom.

 

[mooncynthia]

i think one thing good also about merchant court is that it's just beside the clarke Quay mrt station with sheltered walkway. Convenient for most guests that will be coming after work if your AD is on a weekday.

 

[denise_0704]

The favors not very attractive thou.. If u want better ones, u can purchase from their supplier..

Feedback on food and service is good.. my guest all love the food .. hee

 

[mooncynthia]

hi bubb, can i check with you why u did not choose their pool to solemnise and choose a function room instead? any reason to share?

 

[denise_0704]

oh coz pool more ex..then my function room is jus outside the ballroom.. after solemnisation my guests can jus hangout at the reception area..

 

[mooncynthia]

ic, thanks. I just realised that SMC is only a 4-star hotel yet their prices are comparable or higher than some of the 5 star hotels like hilton and Grand Copthorne Waterfront on weekdays. :|

 

[shopaholic_bride]

when i went to "negotiate" with them, i was told that they are a 4 star boutique hotel. so they are considered a level higher then normal 4 star hotels. they are really almost "non-negotiable" in their terms. only willing to exchange some items for others.

 

[jillz]

Hi bubb, any feedback on their service?

 

[rockofice]

Hi
Does anyone knows if their grand ballroom is the only ballroom at that floor?

Do they have many other smaller ballrooms such that it can be a hassel to look for the correct wedding banquet on the night itself?

 

[denise_0704]

Hi Lee,

Feedback on service and food is fast and good.. I've a girlfriend whom after attending my wedding.. Found that is the food during my wedding is e best so far.. She even told me tat is better than hers which will be held at conrad..

Lilian,
The grand ballroom is the only ballroom in the hotel. The rest are small functions room which can only hold up to 30-40pax..So no worries abt trouble finding.. The reason why i like MC is coz is a stand alone hotel where there is no retails malls downstairs.. like those at hilton, orchard hotel.. and also the ballroom is pillarless and is big euff for me to hold 35 tables yet not v pack..Hope this helps...
U can also refer to the pic i posted above..

CQ,

I guess is ex coz is an international hotel.. and is the same company as swissotel stamford..

 

[mooncynthia]

hi all, yesterday I met up with Rebecca with my HTB for the site-visiting. She was a very nice and bubbly lady, make us very comfortable. I actually queried her on whether SMC is a 4 or 5 star hotel, she replied me that many ppl have different ways of looking at it, if look at branding wise they are 5 stars because they are under swisshotel. And she said she would considered themselves 5 stars, thats y pricing wise is 5 stars pricing comparable to low end 5 stars hotel price like hilton and copthorne waterfront. But in my opinion, it looks like like a 4 star to me because the place is very small..and facilities limited.

on the 1st floor: a small bar (crossroad bar), the buffet cafe (Ellenborough Market Cafe), 1 main ballroom, 3 function rooms, 2 shops.

2nd floor: spa, pool and a cafe (blue potato) thats by the poolside, small scale fitness centre. The poolside overlook Singapore river..sounds nice the view but when i look at the view during the daytime, can see the riverwater not very clean and some rubbish floating on the riverbank. lol

Thats abt it.

And because there are no chinese restaurant in SMC itself, so they actually engage chefs to come in to cook lor for the Chinese wedding dinner.

 

[tickpoe]

would anyone be able to share with me the cost per table? I would like to make some comparison with Concorde Hotel..

 

[bride__groom]

tickpoe,
their weekday is from $888 and weekend from $1028.

 

[tickpoe]

thanks Meichin.
weekend is really ex!! For that price I would rather choose a 5-star hotel in orchard, like Marriott. I think I have to make some more comparison..

 

[mooncynthia]

hi tickpoe, yup. Marriot cheapest menu on weekends cost $1028++. SMC is slightly cheaper lar. $1028 nett

 

[ruachgall]

hi all

i just signed up with SMC... Rebecca is my planner... nice lady...

i have done some hotel comparisons n must say SMC has one of the best deal.. the package itself is pretty comprehensive n its even more attractive if u sign up at the wedding show....

 

[rockofice]

Hi ruachgall

When is yr wedding? Mine is second half of 2010 and hence did not go for wedding show as I heard the perks are only good for lastest June 2010 weddings. How much did u pay per table? weekend or weekeday?

 

[mooncynthia]

Lilian,
$60 nett off per table for weekday dinner.
no discount for weekend.
wedding lunch $22 nett off per table.

 

[ruachgall]

hi lilian

my AD is 27 dec 09, sunday... $1028 nett per table... the wedding show perks r attractive though

 

[wishuponastar]

hi.. has anyone been to SMC to attend a wedding for 50 tables?
They say the ballroom can hold up to 50 tables.. but the ballroom looks kind of small..
Is 50 tables very cramp?
Anyone has experience?

 

[chinkerina]

Can someone nice here send me their package details?

Thanks!!!

[email protected]

 

[w3ngal]

i attended my cousin's wedding last sun. pretty cosy environment and i like the corktail and recept area. is spacious enough i feel. the stage is nicely decorated too. the food is quite nice too.

 

[ruachgall]

hey girls, any sattine brides here?

 

[ruachgall]

hey all

hows everyone's prep?