One Rochester Wedding

[emmelineseah]

Hiya everyone,

Can you share your wedding package and photos with me at One Rochester? This place sounds good and I like to see if it is suitable for my budget. Thank you in advance!

[email protected]

 

[caramel980]

Found this on http://www.styleweddings.**/forums/PrintPost.aspx?PostID=80794 (Substitute ** with sg). Hope this helps.

"Hi ladies, for those who are interested on One Rochester.. below are the package by One Rochester.. charging @ $110+++ ($128.70)per pax. Hope its useful for those who are interested.
If u go for $120+++($140.40)per pax, willl come with live band, additional one main course and one dessert

Exclusive usage of the House
Designated Co-ordinator to attend to you upon your Arrival & Prior
Signage including Front & Back Entrance
Decoration in Allocated Area
Provision of managers & Servers
Butler Pass
Valet Service
Audio & Sound System
Visual Equipment
Three-Tier Cake
E-Invites
1 btl of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut for Toasting
Champagne Fountain

BEVERAGES 3 Hours Free Flow

Red Wine: Rolf Binder, Retro 55, Shiraz Cabernet Grenache, South Australia, Barossa
White Wine: Rolf Binder, Retro 55 White Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia, Barossa
Champagne: NA
Draught Beer: Heineken
Soft Drinks: Coke & Sprite
Juices: NA
Others: NA

FOOD : In-House Buffet

Canapés (Butler Pass 1800hrs – 1830hrs)

Crispy Roast Pork with Tomato Jam& Spring Onion Sprout
Ragout Stuffed Mushroom Tartlets with Truffle Oil

Appetizer

Waldorf Salad
Roast Duck Salad with Spicy Plum Sauce
Stuffed Tomato with Crabmeat

Main Course

John Dory Au Gratin
Chicken A La King
Baked Prawn with Herb Crust
California Beef Stew
Roasted Porkloin with Prune Stuffing
Sauteed Summer Vegetable
Spaghetti with Tomato Cream Sauce

Dessert
Fruit Platter
Mango Mousse with Strawberry"

 

[candt]

hi there, i think we were quoted something a little higher than that package, probably because I have less than 100 guests ... I just read the original post on the other forum . Just so alll the folks know, that price was for a capacity of 160pax..

 

[candt]

Just an update ... we just finalised our booking with One Rochester... food on the menu above is done in-house by their own chef... the only thing I've tried on the menu above is the crackling pork and it's really very nicely done!

 

[caramel980]

I've finalised my booking with One Rochester too! We love the place and they make the planning so easy. They're like a wedding planner for us!

For those who are interested, have to warn you though. It's quite pricey. I'm expecting about 200 guests and the price is similar to what I stated in my earlier post.

 

[melya]

hello...
anyone knows what kind of decorations they do? i'm finalising the details of my booking w. one rochester too...

 

[caramel980]

Hi mel,

You can ask Janet for pictures of decorations they did for previous weddings. There aren't standard decorations, though. The decorations will really depend on what you want.

Hope this helps.

 

[ylssa]

Hi caramel

I came across One Rochester in a magazine and saw the *beautiful* photos.

The 2 things I'm most concerned about are the price and the capacity though.

Would you mind emailing me at [email protected] to tell me how much you're paying and how you intend to seat your 200 guests, and lastly, if you're intending to host them for just the ceremony or the dinner as well.

Thanks, I really appreciate this.

 

[caramel980]

Hi Ylssa,

Hope you don't mind me posting my reply here instead. I don't want to answer similar questions individually.

Price - You can refer to my earlier post. The price varies a little depending on the items you choose and the number of guests, but it's definitely still at least $100 per person.

Seating - It'll be free seating for my wedding lunch. I'm intending for it to be an informal party, so I'll not be assigning seats. If you're wondering about capacity, One Rochester is supposed to have seating space for 230 people.

I'm only having my wedding lunch there. The actual ceremony will be in church.

Hope this helps.

 

[woo83fy]

Personally if you all are thinking of One Rochester for your wedding, please do it in the evening as it is really not as nice in the morning/afternoon and it's pretty hot for your guests.

It is a good cosy place but I will not suggest a big crowd for this place. Cos the deco is really rather plain. You'll need to top up quite a bit.

For almost $130 per person, it is very ex with not much perks.

I love the place esp in evening time but aft counting the costs, not so possible.

 

[melya]

had my dinner there a few weeks back. Great feedback frm all guests. Food was good, decor was good. ambience very good. service was good. it's very expensive and u'll probably make a loss on this dinner but if you want something "chill-out" for friends, it's a good choice.

 

[jskyez]

Hello all pretty brides..

can someone give me a contact for wedding prep at one rochester? I emailed them via its website and I do not have a reply until now.

Thanks a zillion!

 

[candt]

HI there jea! Suggest you give it some time - the folks were away for most of the week this week... I just had my wedding there last weekend. If you wanna get in contact, suggest you give them a call too... I think the number is on the webbie...

 

[candt]

I posted my comments on my recent wedding there last weekend... FANTASTIC!! Click on the link to see the piccies too...

http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/539/465443.html?1201934196

 

[eskimo]

i have $500 deposit at OneRochester to let go. can be used to offset your bill. Selling at $400, so effectively saving $100.

The good thing is, there is no specific date to adhere to. Just email me at paujoo at gmail dot com.

 

[quackyquek]

Hi Cindy,

I am going to hold my solemnization n wedding dinner at One Rochester. Like the place but getting jittery after hearing ur comment.
Sorry to hear abt ur displeasure, can u give me more details on what happened?
U can email me at [email protected]

Thanks.

 

[mz6467]

Cindy - I am also interested to know what happen. Appreciate if you can give more details. My email: [email protected]

Chilli - You have finalized your booking? Do you mind sharing your package they offered? And who do you contact?

Thanks.

 

[eskimo]

rochester deposit still up for sale, call 96812499.

 

[pauline_lan]

Hi girls,

I had my wedding at One Rochester and was more than happy about it. Everything was perfect and Monette (the wedding planner) has been great at all times.

I'm sorry to hear that you've been disappointed Cindy but I still highly recommend the One Rochester for the Brides to be to have their wedding there.

Only amazing memories left for me, my husband and family.

 

[mz6467]

Hi Pauline - Great to hear that your wedding went well. Congrats! Can you share your photos and package details. Thanks.

 

[quackyquek]

Hi MZ, u can contact Monette from One Rochester.
I will email u more details regarding my package.

Hi Pauline, thanks for boosting my confidence with One Rochester.

Can u share ur photos with me?
[email protected]
Thanks.

 

[pauline_lan]

Hi,

I will send you the pictures as soon as they are ready.

Cindy, I have to say that I'm a bit confuse with what you said in your post. how can the guests enjoyed themselves if the service was that bad???

 

[mz6467]

Pauline - Thanks. Can't wait to see your photos.

By the way gals, tomorrow will be my first meeting up with Monette...I am so excited and looking forward to the discussion. Hopefully everything goes on smoothly.

 

[mz6467]

Updates:
The meeting up is not so fruitful yesterday but at least there is a start. So far Monette is very accomodating, really looking forward for the options that she can customize for us soon. I am so desperate to get the location fix...*sigh*. There is also few wedding road show this weekend...hopefully it will not be so tempted until I signed up one on the spot. Stay cool........

 

[eskimo]

my $500 deposit is still for sale. Willing to let go at low prices. contact me at 96812499.

 

[simplejer]

Hi all

would like to ask whether u have the required min spending to 'own' the whole place for the nite? As i understand there is a min requirement for this. As my guest list is less than 150 ppl and i'm on budget. Or do u all have any encounter on this. Can any kind soul help mi to clarify? Thanks a million..

 

[candt]

Hi Simple - Had my wedding at One Rochester in Jan 2008. We had an 85 pax but we booked up the whole place. At the time we booked One Rochester, we had a min spending requirement of $14,000 (Before svc & gst) on a Sunday night. I'm not sure what it is now but shouldn't be too far off from there. Hope this helps.

 

[mz6467]

Hi Tonya - good to see that you are still checking out and responding to this thread.

Hi Simple - Per my last meeting up with Monette, she can give you the whole place if confirm guest is >150 or spending of $16000 (if i remember correctly). You may want to check if the area open to ousiders will affects yours...if not, i think it should be OK.

 

[simplejer]

Hi Tonya

Is it a wedding or jus rom? i jus went to meet Monette, she say that if i have 120ppl i need to top up to $16k in order to book the whole place..may i noe wat items did u top up to? cos now i'm kind off rushing to book le..as my wedding will be at the end of the year..

Do u have any pic to show?can pm mi.thanks

Hi Mz

I had ask Monette wat if i share with other ppl? She say they might use the toilet and walk past the area..hmmm

So wat kind of theme are u looking for?How many ppl are u inviting?is it a wedding or solenominsation?

 

[simplejer]

Hi Tonya

Saw yr pic..the bride and groom was so beautiful n handsome!! i like it especially in the nite n the atmosphere!!

 

[mz6467]

Hi Simple
Oh ya..she did mentioned about the walking past to the washroom..but i think i am OK with that since we have tight budget, so got to live with that. Didn't think of any theme yet..coz havent confirm whether to choose One Rochester. Monette promise to work out a few options for me today but still havent receive her email yet..have been checking my email all day.

I am inviting about 100 ppl..Solemnisation + Wedding.

 

[simplejer]

hihi can i check with u how much they quote u for 100ppl?u can pm mi u to reveal it.thanks

oh ya i rem also the songs they goin to play will be controlled by them too..have to let Monette approve..

when will be yr big day? i think u remind her again if u r eager to hav tt place..

 

[candt]

Hi Simple, well for that $14k at the time, we got :-

1. Change from 2 to 3 tier wedding cake - that one was outsourced to a baker, but was included in the price. We chose the design of the cake.

2. 1 extra hour of free flow alcohol (beer, wine, soft drinks, juices).Originally we were given 3 hours of that.

3. 1 or 2 more dishes (I can't remember exactly)

4. a bit few more bottles of prosecco (Italian champagne) ...but I can't say I can remember ever seeing them that night ...

That's it I guess... we were also given a choice of live entertainment but I think we substituted it with the other changes we made. We burnt our song choices on a CD and the DJ played them that night.

Let me know if you want to see more specific pics - I just got my pics back

 

[mz6467]

I have just replied Monette last night that I am OK with the package proposal and asked them to block the date for us. Have also temporary made an appointment for detail discussion the weekend after next as i am not around this week. But today I received email from one lady from her team saying another client is also interested on the same day..they will be giving the slot to whoever is able to give them the confirmation first by paying 20% deposit.

I really dont feel comfortable paying the deposit before the detail discussion lor. If the other couple is more desperate and ahead of us, then we got no choice but to look for other alternatives.

So sad.

 

[snow_saggi]

Hey mz, by any chance the date you wanted is 6 Sept? I received a similar mail today too..

 

[mz6467]

Hi Snow Saggi - Bingo..such a coincidence. So you have finalize everything with Monette? If you have, then you may go ahead. No rush, u still have roughly another 2 weeks to think about it before me...hehe

. Unless there is another couple interested on the same day too.

I better start working on alternatives..

 

[snow_saggi]

Hi mz, i wanted to tell u that they had made a mistake on the date of tentative booking for me. I didn't want 6 Sept. Told them already it was the wrong date. So, they should be able to give it to you..

 

[mz6467]

Hi Snow Saggi - I see..Good to hear that and thanks for informing.

One Rochester has just reply me a mail on this and they will hold it until the meeting up. Hopefully everything goes well. I think is good to look for alternatives at the same time as backup plan..hehe.

So, when is yours? Mind sharing your details?

 

[snow_saggi]

i am looking at end of the year.. me too will be having a detailed discussion with them in April cos just like you i'll be travelling.. Am considering this place against the regular hotel options like Oriental and Raffles. Each has it own merits. For Rochester, while i like the place, am quite concern when it comes to communication, somehow felt they are quite messy. Heard they had a change of management recently.

 

[mz6467]

is good to look for other options as backup in case it doesn't turns out the way you want. Ya, i am also quite concern on the management change. The brides who commented about the good things were handled by the previous planner...have not heard any comment from the new brides so far except Cindy posted above. Looks like she had a bad experience but not sure about the details. It is already very pricey with not much perks..if it does not turns out good..then is really not worth...keep our finger cross.

 

[quackyquek]

gers, im puzzled. i was quoted a min spending of $18k (b4 GST n svc) to book the whole place. i am having ~150 guests.
how come there is different prices quoted???

tonya, can u email me ur pics? pls send to [email protected]
thanks.

 

[candt]

Hi chilli - my post is up on the other one rochester thread. I've put a link up just before Cindy's post above..

Could there be a difference in price for a weekday vs weekend..??

 

[simplejer]

Hi Chilli- i think u can tell her that u have a budget lo..to lower down the prifce..

Hi mz, well...i was tempting to book the place le..but the price was a concern too...like u say the management had change donno their service standard was gd 1 ma??now i looking for alternatives le..hee..

now headache over choosing of venue...

 

[mz6467]

Simple - I am also so tempted on the place..but what to do, have to consider our pocket too..hehe. About service, i think everywhere you go also you may have the same concern. But if they show their sincerity to handle the event..then at least it will boost up some confidence.

Chilli - I agree with Simple, you need to negotiate with them to lower down the price. Mine is also a weekend and was told that 16k min to book the whole place.

 

[simplejer]

Mz- no choice..mi now lookin more at pool side hotels n also outdoor de..realise sg doesnt have a lot of nice places le..ya i agree too if they have the sincerity to handle the event...

 

[quackyquek]

Mine is oso a weekend in sept. looks like i need to nego

Tonya, did u engage the PG (Yu Hsin) on your own?

 

[candt]

Chilli : Sounds like there's some inconsistency yah? Thank goodness for this forum. And yes, Tinydots wasn't part of any package..

 

[disgruntledbride]

Sorry for the late reply, I don't usually check the forum and didn't know people were asking for specifics. Might be better to email me.

Pauline: The guests had fun because they didn't know what was promised and probably thought that was how the event should have been.

Simplejer: Would suggest booking the entire place or you risk not having privacy. It is really not that big a place. It is impossible to avoid strangers gatecrashing your wedding so I won't take Monette's word for it. We booked the entire place for 70 odd guests, at a min of 16k for a sunday and with many complimentary items removed.

snow saggi: Mine was handled by Janet and Alain who were great. I can't say the same for the rest of the team. As with new people on board, there will always be a mess, just be prepared for it.

 

[simplejer]

Hi all

What do u think of Graze @ 4 rochester?Anyone had been there?

 

[candt]

Hi, nice place, but not as cosy as One Rochester, no garden feel to it, and when I asked them about holding a function there, they told me minimum $30,000 to hold a function there! So I didn't bother to pursue cos they didn't seem interested.