Orchid Country Club
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hihi i just went down to OCC the other day.. someone was having a wedding there.. it is not bad ah.. i still thinking.. but i spoke to selina and she's quite nice...
think for her she's quite ok with waiving the corkage...
now only concern if can break even.. hope ppl dun bao less than 70 sia... hmm..
think for her she's quite ok with waiving the corkage...
now only concern if can break even.. hope ppl dun bao less than 70 sia... hmm..
Hi iceblue, thk u PM mi regarding the other topic too...nope min 40 does not include reserve...it will be 40+2 tables.
yo moon reply u as well, all the tech equip is provided free, it was discussed during the signing of contract.
if u are really not sure if u can get 40 tables, den itz better u sit down and come up with a rough list again. quite dangerous if u cant meet and last min hafta start inviting anyone u can come across.
but corkage charges still not sure as i havent met up with trevor again. mine up to 20 btls. but when i spoke to banquet mgr, up to u to negotiate again.
yo moon reply u as well, all the tech equip is provided free, it was discussed during the signing of contract.
if u are really not sure if u can get 40 tables, den itz better u sit down and come up with a rough list again. quite dangerous if u cant meet and last min hafta start inviting anyone u can come across.
but corkage charges still not sure as i havent met up with trevor again. mine up to 20 btls. but when i spoke to banquet mgr, up to u to negotiate again.
xiaobai_et
New Member
Hi all
the 40tables include 2 reserved one. I used to be a staff for 2+yrs in OCC under banquet operation dept one. Any info u need may PM me..
the 40tables include 2 reserved one. I used to be a staff for 2+yrs in OCC under banquet operation dept one. Any info u need may PM me..
xiaobai_et
New Member
it is not a mus for u to take the designated rest"t offer by them. u can oppt for a change of rest"t if u dun like their food. This is wat ppl usually did when they have their banquet done in OCC. Indeed the food from their personalized rest"t is no good. So no point changing the menu.
Hi brides/groom who had banq at occ( esp those tables below 30),
can I take a peek at yr wedding banquet?
I am helping my sister to seek up nice
wedding banq.
Would greatly appreciate if u could email me the photos and experience at [email protected]
thanks
can I take a peek at yr wedding banquet?
I am helping my sister to seek up nice
wedding banq.
Would greatly appreciate if u could email me the photos and experience at [email protected]
thanks
xiaobai, u mean the food is not nice ah?
i thought it was not bad so still considering.. if not i might not consider.. cos i find the ballroom a little too big sia.. scared look empty then we look too small and far from stage..
how's the bridal suite? nice or just normal...
u can pm me at [email protected]
thanks lots!
i thought it was not bad so still considering.. if not i might not consider.. cos i find the ballroom a little too big sia.. scared look empty then we look too small and far from stage..
how's the bridal suite? nice or just normal...
u can pm me at [email protected]
thanks lots!
Hi Tulipz,
Same situation here...m considering OCC for the banquet...but is the food really that bad??
oh yeah, u got the pictures for the bridal suite? how does it look like? can share? I heard tat to upgrade to presidental suite goto top up $300 but my fren say not v impressive le...
Same situation here...m considering OCC for the banquet...but is the food really that bad??
oh yeah, u got the pictures for the bridal suite? how does it look like? can share? I heard tat to upgrade to presidental suite goto top up $300 but my fren say not v impressive le...
Hi xiaobai, i tot that the tables min requirement is 40 so how can ur reserve tables be also included in the 40. u will still be charged that amount of 40 tables??!
ericia, yup thk u can change, can ask the coord too to check the certain dishes to exchange for.
Hi tulipz, actually food tastes really depends on ppl's preferences. a lot of gd hotels i go to for dinner as well i dun find the food nice.
I checked with most of mi frenz who have been to OCC for dinners and they feedback to mi that their food is gd nd very large portions. plus i got a friend getting married same mth as mi and the BIL had his AD last yr too there. so dun thkt hey will choose to hold it there again if itz bad.
the ppl here who had their AD liao oso had feedback regarding food and no complaints lor. so im quite reassured abt this point.
i viewed the bridal suite last time. i tot itz quite nice already. dun need to pay for upgrade to presidential. aft all, itz juz for a nite.
ericia, yup thk u can change, can ask the coord too to check the certain dishes to exchange for.
Hi tulipz, actually food tastes really depends on ppl's preferences. a lot of gd hotels i go to for dinner as well i dun find the food nice.
I checked with most of mi frenz who have been to OCC for dinners and they feedback to mi that their food is gd nd very large portions. plus i got a friend getting married same mth as mi and the BIL had his AD last yr too there. so dun thkt hey will choose to hold it there again if itz bad.
the ppl here who had their AD liao oso had feedback regarding food and no complaints lor. so im quite reassured abt this point.
i viewed the bridal suite last time. i tot itz quite nice already. dun need to pay for upgrade to presidential. aft all, itz juz for a nite.
xiaobai_et
New Member
Hi pierced
For OCC, the 40tables does incld the rse tables. U'll still be charge at 40tables of $$ but if those 2rse are not "open" u gonna see what they can offer to fit you.
iceblue
regarding the corkage charge, i'll get back to you tomolo cos i cant rem. I've called up my fren who is now a manager there, will let me know by tomolo....
Tulipz
As for the food occ cater, it's under Yishun Lake Garden. They oso have a rest't there in occ @ L2 so maybe you can go there and take ur lunch at the same time to try out hw their food taste.
tks
For OCC, the 40tables does incld the rse tables. U'll still be charge at 40tables of $$ but if those 2rse are not "open" u gonna see what they can offer to fit you.
iceblue
regarding the corkage charge, i'll get back to you tomolo cos i cant rem. I've called up my fren who is now a manager there, will let me know by tomolo....
Tulipz
As for the food occ cater, it's under Yishun Lake Garden. They oso have a rest't there in occ @ L2 so maybe you can go there and take ur lunch at the same time to try out hw their food taste.
tks
xiaobai_et
New Member
hehe... my banquet will be held next yr in OCC too...
so i did alot of checking with my ex-co... anyway, fyi, i think their chair cover for all tables are nt foc (during the time when i'm there), if this is true, you can bargain from them.. haha!!!
Hmm...m quite stressed up now...need to confirm by this weekend else both will release my tentative booking..
cant seem to find a place for my AD next yr end..so popular..now left only HI for AD nite and OCC for the day nite after AD..Two different worlds right??
M considering OCC due to the grand ballroom design n spacious...n of caz the baggy ride...but HI is more of a "hotel kind" le..the price for both also worlds apart..how huh? Does anyone got a piece of advise for mi?
Anyone does wedding and dinner on two days?? is it very troublesome??
cant seem to find a place for my AD next yr end..so popular..now left only HI for AD nite and OCC for the day nite after AD..Two different worlds right??
M considering OCC due to the grand ballroom design n spacious...n of caz the baggy ride...but HI is more of a "hotel kind" le..the price for both also worlds apart..how huh? Does anyone got a piece of advise for mi?
Anyone does wedding and dinner on two days?? is it very troublesome??
Hi babybride,
Your case is exactly the same as mine. Initially when we heard the ballroom is book on our customary date we didi not consider it. But after looking at the ballroom, (no hotel could compare against the ambience) we decided to hold our banquet one day after our customary.
Also, it will cost a bit more if you separate it into two days, cos you need to pay more for the photographer and make up artist. But it will not be as tiring. And you can enjoy your dinner more!!!
Your case is exactly the same as mine. Initially when we heard the ballroom is book on our customary date we didi not consider it. But after looking at the ballroom, (no hotel could compare against the ambience) we decided to hold our banquet one day after our customary.
Also, it will cost a bit more if you separate it into two days, cos you need to pay more for the photographer and make up artist. But it will not be as tiring. And you can enjoy your dinner more!!!
hi steve, i like OCC cos went to their restaurants b4, food i find nice, n i like the surrounding of OCC...haha but tt was few yrs back liao ...
Hi xiaobai, so means no matter wat we stil hav to pay for 40 table, then if 2 reserve tables not used, they can giv us sm 'refund' in others ways? so gd u know the manager there..
hi babybride, u AD actly wen?is it a vry popular date? wah book 1+ yr advance stil fully taken ah?
Hi xiaobai, so means no matter wat we stil hav to pay for 40 table, then if 2 reserve tables not used, they can giv us sm 'refund' in others ways? so gd u know the manager there..
hi babybride, u AD actly wen?is it a vry popular date? wah book 1+ yr advance stil fully taken ah?
xiaobai_et
New Member
Hi iceblue
yup, you still have to pay the 40tables one.. But trust me u can be mean to them and surely they can give u so much discounts!! haha!! This is wat most of the couples did aft their banquet and they were like given 2tables FOC!! i was there that time talking with that couple and within 15mins, my ex-co (OCC) gave them 2tables off wor.... They oso can provide you many many things for FOC de, so u mus remember, dun be shy, mus ask from them.. Shh!! dun say i teach u all these... haha!!
Hi Tuilipz
rest assured it will not look empty. they will do the tables setting more spacious n it look as grand too. I've visited major hotels and none can compare, i think. Esp their high ceiling, so beautiful....
yup, you still have to pay the 40tables one.. But trust me u can be mean to them and surely they can give u so much discounts!! haha!! This is wat most of the couples did aft their banquet and they were like given 2tables FOC!! i was there that time talking with that couple and within 15mins, my ex-co (OCC) gave them 2tables off wor.... They oso can provide you many many things for FOC de, so u mus remember, dun be shy, mus ask from them.. Shh!! dun say i teach u all these... haha!!
Hi Tuilipz
rest assured it will not look empty. they will do the tables setting more spacious n it look as grand too. I've visited major hotels and none can compare, i think. Esp their high ceiling, so beautiful....
xiao bai, great then with u here, can check a lot of things with u last min. huh, chair covers not foc, oh no...guess muz check with trevor liao.
babybride, i tot of holding mi dinner for 2 days at first one for frenz and one for relatives, end up we decided agaisnt it coz of moadditional planning plus costs as well as muz as well get one day and get over with it.
oso i didnt want to hold it at some hotel so i didnt hafta decide much coz i was already fixed on OCC when i saw it. no way to change mi decision.
xiao bai, heh heh...u not afraid they later come in and view ur msgs arh...but gd for us, u can advise us on lot of stuff.
babybride, i tot of holding mi dinner for 2 days at first one for frenz and one for relatives, end up we decided agaisnt it coz of moadditional planning plus costs as well as muz as well get one day and get over with it.
oso i didnt want to hold it at some hotel so i didnt hafta decide much coz i was already fixed on OCC when i saw it. no way to change mi decision.
xiao bai, heh heh...u not afraid they later come in and view ur msgs arh...but gd for us, u can advise us on lot of stuff.
Tulipz, bst is u get in touch ith ur coord and arrange for a viewing, datz wad i did at the beginning. we viewed a few weddings, some we go in on our own to kpo as well la. the tables planning juz nice even though itz juz 40. wont look empty like xiaobai said.
the rest who done their AD mostly 40 tables.
the rest who done their AD mostly 40 tables.
Hi Steve,
So yrs is spread over two days?? customary then the next day is dinner??
How's yr schedule for both days like?? can share?? my fiance is ok w spreading over two days but i m more concern over this...'caz i tot get over and done w for a day then can rest at the room for 2 days...
oh yeah, anybody successful in getting 2 nites stay at OCC without substituting for the helpers' room?? 'caz m thinking of leaving the helpers' room for my fren-cum-coordinator..
how much do u pay for the arrangement like this?? my BS said MUA is $150, photography is $150..but dono wat else more for the cost...
Enjoy dinner more?? how to?? same right stil goto change then the champagne etc...
Iceblue: yeah, almost all the hotels told mi its booked..its on sat in dec next yr..wonder y..sigh..so thats y i so stressed..tot i muz be the most kiasu one in the end, i almost become the last...
went down to see the grand ballroom...think if i book i might wan to change the stage design plus the plants below..keke..look abit like school stage..kekeke..wat does the rest feel??
Xiaobai: good that you are in here...but i tried to get the additional barrel of beer for sun...they rejected le...any tactic huh??
pierced : i also wan to hold it on same day if possible, trust mi...sob sob..but someone book my AD...so i only have sun left...
So yrs is spread over two days?? customary then the next day is dinner??
How's yr schedule for both days like?? can share?? my fiance is ok w spreading over two days but i m more concern over this...'caz i tot get over and done w for a day then can rest at the room for 2 days...
oh yeah, anybody successful in getting 2 nites stay at OCC without substituting for the helpers' room?? 'caz m thinking of leaving the helpers' room for my fren-cum-coordinator..
how much do u pay for the arrangement like this?? my BS said MUA is $150, photography is $150..but dono wat else more for the cost...
Enjoy dinner more?? how to?? same right stil goto change then the champagne etc...
Iceblue: yeah, almost all the hotels told mi its booked..its on sat in dec next yr..wonder y..sigh..so thats y i so stressed..tot i muz be the most kiasu one in the end, i almost become the last...
went down to see the grand ballroom...think if i book i might wan to change the stage design plus the plants below..keke..look abit like school stage..kekeke..wat does the rest feel??
Xiaobai: good that you are in here...but i tried to get the additional barrel of beer for sun...they rejected le...any tactic huh??
pierced : i also wan to hold it on same day if possible, trust mi...sob sob..but someone book my AD...so i only have sun left...
hmm thanks.. i'm still deciding cos haiz! i went to RTC and was mesmerized by them but out of budget! i actually manage to see a wedding set up the day i went.. but cos the OCC is like 2 storeys so feels quite funny...
aiya.. headache la....
btw the stage looks much betta after it is done up but i still hope that they can have better design next yr... dun quite fancy the design now that's why another prob... dun look so grand i feel
aiya.. headache la....
btw the stage looks much betta after it is done up but i still hope that they can have better design next yr... dun quite fancy the design now that's why another prob... dun look so grand i feel
babybride, oic...so maybe u might wana look at how u plan lor...since u are left with sun instead.
spreading out over 2 days could be alrite too since u do customary part on one day and the other nite is dinner.
erm...other costs?
like bigger APs for ur helpers?
rental of car for 2 days? (unless u using own car)
the usual MU, PG, VG etc...
tulipz, consider 1st den decide lor. dun rush into the decision otherwise u might regret. RTC having some problems now rite, even though they say will not affect the day to day running...
stage look skl hall meh? dun really thk so lei..maybe depends on ppl's views. haha...def dun look like mi skl's hall.
spreading out over 2 days could be alrite too since u do customary part on one day and the other nite is dinner.
erm...other costs?
like bigger APs for ur helpers?
rental of car for 2 days? (unless u using own car)
the usual MU, PG, VG etc...
tulipz, consider 1st den decide lor. dun rush into the decision otherwise u might regret. RTC having some problems now rite, even though they say will not affect the day to day running...
stage look skl hall meh? dun really thk so lei..maybe depends on ppl's views. haha...def dun look like mi skl's hall.
Hi babybride,
Yap. Mine spread over 2 days. Initially I dun want to be on sun, cos I dun like my guests to feel sian when the next day is mon. But bo bian. Sat is already booked. And me and my wife like the ballroom so much that I decide to spread it over 2 days.
My fren had done it b4 and he say its better cos he is total shacked out during the customary. At least you can appear fresh during your dinner!!!
Think of it positively, although you need to top up at few hundred more, you are able to take more pics in ur beautiful gown.
I have not yet ask my BS or plan my schedule, but I think I will be going to nice places for my photoshoot after my customary and before my dinner.
This is a special moment in my life and I want to enjoy it to the fullest. So its better to feel fresh than going through the dinner burned out.
Also, does all of you leave a room for your helpers??? I dun think it is a good idea... The night is for the both of you... They might ruined it.
Hi all, can share your BS? Mine is incollection at Tanjong pagar.
Yap. Mine spread over 2 days. Initially I dun want to be on sun, cos I dun like my guests to feel sian when the next day is mon. But bo bian. Sat is already booked. And me and my wife like the ballroom so much that I decide to spread it over 2 days.
My fren had done it b4 and he say its better cos he is total shacked out during the customary. At least you can appear fresh during your dinner!!!
Think of it positively, although you need to top up at few hundred more, you are able to take more pics in ur beautiful gown.
I have not yet ask my BS or plan my schedule, but I think I will be going to nice places for my photoshoot after my customary and before my dinner.
This is a special moment in my life and I want to enjoy it to the fullest. So its better to feel fresh than going through the dinner burned out.
Also, does all of you leave a room for your helpers??? I dun think it is a good idea... The night is for the both of you... They might ruined it.
Hi all, can share your BS? Mine is incollection at Tanjong pagar.
Hi all,
FYI, seat covers is included in the package, projector is free! However, one of the forumers faced a problem with it. Better prepare at least 2 laptops.
Its a pity they dun supply flowers petals. Wonder anyone has managed to negotiate for it.
By the way, have you all heard abt the bubble effect? In Marina Mandarin, they have a machine to produce bubbles during ur entrance. The effect is very magical. My Co-ordinator told me once a couple rent a machine and used it in OCC. Very nice. They are now considering buying a bubble machine.But not confirm yet. Wonder if they can make it in time for our AD next yr.
FYI, seat covers is included in the package, projector is free! However, one of the forumers faced a problem with it. Better prepare at least 2 laptops.
Its a pity they dun supply flowers petals. Wonder anyone has managed to negotiate for it.
By the way, have you all heard abt the bubble effect? In Marina Mandarin, they have a machine to produce bubbles during ur entrance. The effect is very magical. My Co-ordinator told me once a couple rent a machine and used it in OCC. Very nice. They are now considering buying a bubble machine.But not confirm yet. Wonder if they can make it in time for our AD next yr.
xiaobai_et
New Member
hi babybride
leave me ur email... i'll tell you more there!!! haha!!!
leave me ur email... i'll tell you more there!!! haha!!!
Ad on sun one thing gd, ur frenz got no mood to sabo u..that's wad happen to some of mi frenz ADs on sun. so groom wont get drunk.
mine still undecided. act we stated we want extra rm for helpers but now dunno if needed coz most of them would rather go hm slp la. so might be discussing to have 2 day rms instead.
steve, thk ur BS affiliated to mine. urs in wedding rite? mine is the newer one Mr & ms
flower petals, that's a tot! i havent met up with mi coord to collect cards and etc so maybe put it in the list as well. can bargain with the florist bah.
bubble machine depends, mi frenz Ad had it but it failed to produce much. haha...end up only a few pathetic bubbles came out. juz use normal bottles of bubbles lor...quite gd effect already.
xiaobai, can PM mi too? share share
mine still undecided. act we stated we want extra rm for helpers but now dunno if needed coz most of them would rather go hm slp la. so might be discussing to have 2 day rms instead.
steve, thk ur BS affiliated to mine. urs in wedding rite? mine is the newer one Mr & ms
flower petals, that's a tot! i havent met up with mi coord to collect cards and etc so maybe put it in the list as well. can bargain with the florist bah.
bubble machine depends, mi frenz Ad had it but it failed to produce much. haha...end up only a few pathetic bubbles came out. juz use normal bottles of bubbles lor...quite gd effect already.
xiaobai, can PM mi too? share share
xiaobai_et
New Member
iceblue....
you got mail!!!
you got mail!!!
Xiao bai, did u Pm mi?? or u can send to [email protected].
txs...
txs...
xiaobai_et
New Member
pierced, babybride and mooniiie
sorry was abit bz ytd and todae, will send an email to you later tonite!!
tks!
sorry was abit bz ytd and todae, will send an email to you later tonite!!
tks!
xiaobai_et
New Member
Hi pierced, babybride and mooniiie
You've got mail!!!
Cheers!!
You've got mail!!!
Cheers!!
pierce,
dun need any florist la.. those market flower shops can oredi... Say u want rose petals for wedding and they will arrange for you
I would say around 3 minutes for the walk-in... I chose Angel by Guy Sebastian... and cannot remember other song for walk-in.
Cheers,
Matt
dun need any florist la.. those market flower shops can oredi... Say u want rose petals for wedding and they will arrange for you
I would say around 3 minutes for the walk-in... I chose Angel by Guy Sebastian... and cannot remember other song for walk-in.
Cheers,
Matt
Hi pierced,
Have you heard of prof Tan? He is the owner of incollection.
From what I know, the bubble machine is quite good. Able to fill the whole ballroom with bubbles.
How do you buy bubbles from concourse??? I thought need a machine to produce them?
Hi xiaobai, could you mail me too? [email protected]
Hi iceblue, so far I have not heard of hotels asking for 50%. OCC just take $3000.
Have you heard of prof Tan? He is the owner of incollection.
From what I know, the bubble machine is quite good. Able to fill the whole ballroom with bubbles.
How do you buy bubbles from concourse??? I thought need a machine to produce them?
Hi xiaobai, could you mail me too? [email protected]
Hi iceblue, so far I have not heard of hotels asking for 50%. OCC just take $3000.
hi steve, yup he's the owner of mi Bs too, mr and miss
gotta pay extra 1.5k for his services.
orh...the bubbles i meant is the type chilren blow kind. quite cute as some has he wedding couple designs or champagne btls. but juz an extra so i might not get it in the end.
iceblue..thk itz quite few only. mi colleagues and frenz who had their weddings tiz yr at hotels were not asked to pay 50%. oso ard 3k.
gotta pay extra 1.5k for his services.
orh...the bubbles i meant is the type chilren blow kind. quite cute as some has he wedding couple designs or champagne btls. but juz an extra so i might not get it in the end.
iceblue..thk itz quite few only. mi colleagues and frenz who had their weddings tiz yr at hotels were not asked to pay 50%. oso ard 3k.
Hi matt, need ur help again...OCc juz give cards to us rite, no free inserts rite?
so did u print the map of OCC on ur card? plus did u provide a copy of shuttle bus timing in every card to ur guests??
gg to decide to print so whether izit worthwhile to print it on the inserts or juz photo copy the map and shuttle timing tog and include with the card.
lotsa qns here since mi colleague got free inserts fr her hotel to do the printing.
so did u print the map of OCC on ur card? plus did u provide a copy of shuttle bus timing in every card to ur guests??
gg to decide to print so whether izit worthwhile to print it on the inserts or juz photo copy the map and shuttle timing tog and include with the card.
lotsa qns here since mi colleague got free inserts fr her hotel to do the printing.
Hi, can anyone share mi the banquet details (e.g. menu and prices) for OCC? thanks.. [email protected]