Pan Pacific Singapore

[the_moment]

Ling> Novotel also has nett price.

DS_Gerl> You are right. I attended my friend's solemnisation in the afternoon at the level 2 function room followed by a small buffet near the sofa area on level 2. At night dinner at Pacific Ballroom. So agree if its a super hot date, all venues may be used up and there may be 6 weddings! So many brides in one hotel then. Hehe..

I wana check if your coordinators designate the venue for food tasting or you can choose? Ivan was telling us we'll have ours in the level 2 function room where we'll hv privacy to speak to chef. I thought its better at Hai Tien Lo so we can enjoy nice scenery while eating! ha..

 

[snowmelody]

thanks all for the advice.

SAAC> which ballroom u are taking? when is ur AD?

 

[the_moment]

Hi Ling > Ocean Ballroom on 20.11.2011 =)

 

[ds_gerl]

SSAC> the food tasting is designated at one of the function rooms at level 2... i'm not sure if u can request to hv food tasting at Hai Tien Lo... but no harm asking...

 

[snowmelody]

SSAC> Congrats! Ur big day is drawing near

 

[snowmelody]

SSAC> my apologies that I see e wrong dates. Sorry

 

[bibao]

Hi babe,

I might be taking up the ocean ballroom too.

Can check if you all have the latest themes as my coordinator email me some today and ask me to view thru.

They are pink&lilac , Blue&cream , black&red, and ivory.

She told me these four themes are for 2011.

 

[the_moment]

Ling> it's ok.

Thanks DS_Gerl > heard from Ivan they used to do food tasting at Hai Tien Lo.. oh well =)

Pink and lilac and blue and cream sounds nice. I personally have not seen them as I signed in April.

 

[bibao]

yup, blue and cream is nice...

btw, can anyone tell me how is the ocean ballroom? nice ma?

i goin to see my coordinator next week.

thanks.

 

[yakosan]

hi all, anyone have diana as their coordinator? how is she like?

 

[snowmelody]

Hi BTB,

May I find out the turn around time ur coordinator take to prepare and send a copy of the contract to you?

 

[orientalfrost]

can anyone share with me the packages and themes for 2011/2012?

thx!!

[email protected]

 

[jarlslee]

Hi

My name is Jarls from Singapore and I am an undergraduate at a Hospitality Management school in Switzerland. For my undergraduate dissertation, I am looking at the negotiation behaviour of prospective wedding couples looking to hold their wedding banquet at 5-star hotels in Singapore.

Your response is kindly appreciated and will aid in the completion of my paper.

This survey will take up 15-20 minutes of your time.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/negotiated_decision_making_weddings_in_Singapore

Thank you.

 

[taidi]

Hi SSAC (the_moment),

Have you confirmed your wedding at pan pacific on the 20 Nov 2011? Dinner or lunch? Care to share how much did you pay this premium date? I'm looking for this date also..

 

[the_moment]

Hi Ting, I've pm-ed you.

 

[jcls]

Hi!

I'm new here & a btb in June 2011. Now looking for wedding banquet venue. Can you send me the 2011 wedding lunch package for Pan Pac? Any coordinator from Pan Pac to recommend? If so, can I have the email address too?

Wonder if lunch on 19 June is still available! *panic*

 

[jarlslee]

Dear All BTB and HTB

For my final year paper, I need another 15 responses for my survey on bargaining for wedding packages in order to complete and graduate. Kindly spare 15-20 minutes of your time and help.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/negotiated_decision_making_weddings_in_Singapore

Thank you.

 

[yumsoup]

@ jcls: hi.. i suggest u better email straight to those hotels you're interested and ask for the available dates, at the same time get them to email you their lunch package.

June 2011 is actually quite near~ so get hold of the available dates first.. it will be easier for u.

 

[orientalfrost]

i downloaded the package from their website actually.. but i can't seem to be able to find the table requirements for both pacific and ocean ballrooms.. hmmm

 

[jcls]

thank you, yumsoup! I managed to get the details and made a tentative booking for the date!

By the way, does anyone knows if there's corkage waiver for all wine and if we could bring in our own wine?

What else should we ask or look out for? I'm meeting up with Pan Pac this weekend~!

 

[jcls]

oh oh... anyone has photos of banquets in ocean ballroom for me to have a look? I'm actually deciding btw Amara Hotel and Pan Pac. Any advice is appreciated. =D

 

[wisdomstar]

I am new here... planning my wedding early 2012...
May need some input from btb here... i am considering like Mandarin Oriental, Inter-con & Pan Pacific... any comments on these Hotels that i am looking at????

Last weekend i met up with one of the wedding planner at Pan Pacific..was told that there will be a open house this coming Sunday, 24 Oct from 2pm to 5pm... And the best part is free!! and u get to sample some of their dishes!!!

New setup also and one of the theme setup was used by Mediacorp artist-Jacelyn Tay on 10/10/10

http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/celebrity/buzz/asia/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=4389023&page=13

I already registered... for those who is interested you may want to check this out as there might be seats available

http://www.panpacific.com/en/singapore/wedding2011.html

 

[amandabandartay]

Hi, Im interested in engaging Pan Pac for my wedding, any difference btw the Orchard one and the one near Marina?

Which one is better, the one that Jacelyn Tay holds, is the one at Marina??

Any one has the detailed proposal for year 2011?

Also, how much is the deposit for the booking?

Thank ya

 

[bibao]

Hi Amanda , ur private msg function is off. I can advise u all the above. Pm me ok. or email me.

[email protected]

 

[the_moment]

Hi Yang,

I spoke to all three hotels when shopping for a banquet venue this April.

These are my personal opinions:

Intercon - love the victorian ballroom and surprise march in (from the so-called garden right into the ballroom). But the coordinator who liaised with me provided bad service and did not follow up.

Mandarin Oriental - Next best bet. Like the piano accompaniment during reception. Nice coordinator. But on my date - 20112011 they required a $5k surcharge on top of the total cost.

Pan Pac - Coordinator is warm and friendly. Can negotiate and willing to compromise. Good experience so far. But only thing is the carpet that I dun like. Hah!

Hope the above helps!! =)

 

[lingling19]

Hihi, anyone knows wat is the maximum no. of tables for the Pacific and Ocean Ballroom?

SSAC: Ya, Intercon ballroom is nice and classic but I find it too expensive. It is comparable with Conrad already.

 

[wisdomstar]

Hi Meiling

Minimum for Pacific Ballroom is 45 tables / Ocean is 30 tables

Have you been down to the Hotel already???

 

[orientalfrost]

hellooo...

I'm choosing between Swissotel the Stamford/Fairmont and Pan Pacific...

Any advice?

 

[the_moment]

Meiling> When I scouted around, Intercon and Pan Pac charge the same amt.

 

[dolphluver]

I'm choosing btn amara hotel and pan pac singapore. Any comments re food and ambience? Thx!

 

[ladydee]

Hi natty,

I just went for a wedding at Swissotel the Stamford on Sat. My friend took the smaller ballrooms with 25 tables. In my opinion, it's quite bad actually. For the first march-in, a little sabo was planned whereby the groom had to drink a special drink (actually it's just beer) before they can proceed. The MC had to call for it 3 times before they were given it. For the second march-in, there was no music! They only played it when they reached the steps to the stage. >.<" Their dishes are divided by the waiters and served individually. Very unevenly served though. 1 plate can have 4 scallops and the other plate have 1. Food taste so-so. Don't know if it's b'cos there was a number of weddings that night.

 

[ftsm]

Hi, I have a package to let go for 18th Dec 2011 for Ocean Ballroom. Pls let me know if you are interested.

 

[the_moment]

Hmm.. I went for a wedding dinner on the 10th. Also the smaller ballroom.

Found it quite strange that the couple marched in from the 'back door'. Beyond that was the stairs for staff I believe. The waiter introduced himself and said we could inform him if we require any assistance. No problem with food portion. Felt that the ceiling was rather low. Saw a few angmohs there. They seem to be execs from the hotel making sure things run smoothly. But I dun see them doing consrtuctive work. This is my 2 cents worth.

 

[ftsm]

Hi,

I've a package to let go on 18 Dec 2011 for Ocean Ballroom.
Details as follow,

1) $988++ per table. Min 30 tables, Max 38 tables

2) 2 night suite stay on wedding day + 1 day anniversary return stay to be used before 1 year of holding dinner. All in 3 nights

3) Free usage of 3 LCDs in ballroom throughout dinner.

4) Unlimited beer serve throughout dinner.

5) Corkage charge waived.

6) 1 bottle of red or white wine per confirmed table

7)100 pieces of hotel chief canapes ($5 each) to be serve during corktail session.

8) Wedding cards up till 70% of confirmed attendance.

9) 1 set of scroll and ang bao box. Addtional ang bao box can be provided.

10) Solemnise room provided.

11) 4 new themes &amp; wedding favour for 2011. (including Jacelyn Tay theme available)

12) Up to 30% parking coupons provided &amp; 2 VIP car lots.

* Package lock for $3K during wedding fair last weekend. Contract with Pan Pacific not signed yet + $80 dinning voucher won during wedding fair

Please call/sms 9745 9370 should you be interested

 

[jcls]

Hi All,

Did anyone attend the wedding show last weekend? They said they had lucky draw &amp; I also saw a few couples dipping into the lucky draw bowl. Wonder how they decide! I was not told to draw even though I also signed!! Just being v curious!

 

[jcls]

Hi FTSM,

Do u mind if I ask u why you're releasing the booking? I also booked with Pan Pac. So I'm a little concern. Bad service, food, etc? U can PM me if comfortable to reveal. Thanks!

 

[ftsm]

Hi jcls, only the first 10 or so who signed up on that day are entitled to the draw. We cant meet the min table thus better to let go now..

 

[jcls]

Hi FTSM,

Thanks for your reply.

Hope u can find someone to take over the banquet package &amp; find another venue which you like!

 

[melody_fav]

I wanted dinner but no more slot for my dates .. so i take lunch instead.

 

[williamjoan]

I'm heading down to Pan Pac coming Sat to sign the contract and pay deposit... Very very rush...

 

[jcls]

I paid the deposit in oct n but haven't ask me sign contract. Is this the norm?

 

[ds_gerl]

Hello BTBs,
i've just had my wedding at pan pacific on 23Oct

what i can say is their svc (both coordinator &amp; staffs) &amp; food are great

my frens &amp; colleagues who attended all commented that the food is nice and portion is alot.
u dun hv to worry abt anything on the actual day

i also went to take a peep of the wedding open house and the themes for next yr is more elaborate as compared to this yr especially for pacific ballroom

jcls> whn hv u paid the deposit? usually they will email u the draft contract the following week.

 

[jcls]

Yes I've paid the $3k deposit on 24 Oct. Until now didn't hear from them. I emailed 2 wks ago and was told that they are very bz but will get back in 2-3 weeks from 24 oct. Didn't hear from them. I hope they won't forget me.

Also, before we officially sign the contract, it is ok for us to request for things like early check-in &amp; to clarify on AV stuff etc? Dunno when is the gd time to ask since they are so bz. Sigh sigh

 

[orientalfrost]

Just went to check out the place and the package yesterday and I must say the lady I met is really zai in giving details and generous in perks.. good service

haha.. Am shortlisting this place
let's hope nothing happens after that *touchwood*

 

[williamjoan]

jcls: I signed the contract and paid the deposit on the same day. Call your sales person and check.

Natty: who attended to you?? I went to alot of hotel but end up go back to Pan Pac coz of their service, food &amp; sales person very easy going...

 

[orientalfrost]

Joan: Diana attended to me.. I also went to alot of hotels and Pan Pac's the last hotel I visited

 

[melody_fav]

diana is really gd.. i signed up with her too.

 

[orientalfrost]

lovebliss: yep

which ballroom did you sign up for?

 

[ds_gerl]

jcls> wow, that's abit too long... who's ur sales? u shld call him/her liao...

yes, u shld discuss/nego for perks b4 u sign the contract and all agreements will be stated in the contract black &amp; white.

BTW for early check-in, it's depending on availability and hence they can't commit to u this so soon.. u can highlight to them when ur date is nearer, usually shldn't be a prob as long as it not too early as in normal chk in is 2pm but request early chk in like in the morning?

 

[melody_fav]

I signed up for ocean ballroom