ROM at Swissôtel Merchant Court

[andrina]

Did my solemnization at SMC poolside in the evening. The service provided by the staff was very good throughout. Everything went smoothly.

 

[babylove2]

Hi andrina,

Can i check with you, wat time did u start ur solemnization?

was the set up ok? Can share more?

Thanks

 

[andrina]

6 pm. Set up was okie...blue & white theme.
What would you like to know?

 

[babylove2]

Hi andrina,

did u have dinner with the cafe after the ceremony?

anything provided to u on the day itself? like complimentary parking etc

 

[ah_ber84]

hihi andrina,

was the food okay? i am pending to setup a appt with the coordinator.. you have any pictures to share?

thank you thank you! =)

 

[andrina]

Piggylove: Sorry for the late reply. I haven't been checking the forum. I had a dinner there post-solemnization at the Blue Potato (which is just round the corner next to the pool) but not at the Ellenborough Cafe which I think was too noisy. The Blue Potato was more private (not much customers and they put us at a corner) and the waiting staff were very attentive - excellent service! Went for a customized Western menu so that we can have a sit-down and relaxed dinner. The food was good and I found out later that the Blue Potato had some Tatler Dining Award. And yes, they did provide some complimentary parking.

Ahber: I don't know about the food at Ellenborough but the food they provided for my dinner at Blue Potato was very good. Maybe you can PM me your email. I can send you some pics - tell me what things you are looking out for?

 

[babylove2]

Hi andrina,

pls send mi ur photos too

[email protected]

 

[ah_ber84]

hi andrina,
you had your soleminzation at the pool side? I am kinda curious abt their decoration and how the cafe would look like.. You get to choose between Blue Potato and Ellenborough cafe? Cos i receive is only for the ellenborough cafe, so its noisy i will probably not choose it..

my email is [email protected]
Thank you so much!

 

[babylove2]

i chose cafe cos prices are lower. They gave mi a area for 55 guests.

Blue potato is by ala carte prices. Kinda ex for rom

 

[andrina]

yup...blue potato is pricier but is more private. It's a good place to have dinner and mingle. I got them to customize a set menu with 2 choices of main courses for me so it's fixed price per head.

 

[andrina]

the picture above is the solmenization area...taken b4 the ROM

 

[babylove2]

hi andrina,

can share hw much was per head'?

 

[ah_ber84]

thanks andrina! The picture look really good.. I still not sure if i should take up the offer but based on the picture it does looks big.. Anyone choose the cafe for the dinner/lunch? is it good?

 

[tamiko]

hi andrina, may i noe hw much is your package?

 

[babylove2]

hi all,

juz held my rom last evening.

food, servcies, weather was good!

thumb up for SMC!!

looking fwd to my AD nw. =)

 

[ah_ber84]

hi piggylove,

COngrates to you! I still cant make up my mind if i should choose SMC for my ROM event..You chose which restuarant and is the food good?

 

[babylove2]

hi ahber,

i chose the market cafe dinner buffet. The spread was good and it's value for money.
My guests enjoyed themselves

 

[babylove2]

hi andrina,

was there any wedding favour given out to ur guests by the hotel on ur event day?

 

[andrina]

I spent ard 3K in total for the solemnization for 20 guests. They included the cost of the pavilion rental cum dinner and I had a one night stay as well with complimentary parking for the guests.

piggylove: they didn't give any wedding favours for the ROM but I had my weddding banquet on the following day with them.

 

[ah_ber84]

piggylove - Good! Haha food is one main concern for me, cos i know my future FIL prefers good food then good place.. So need to be sure on that..

andrina - 3k for 20pax? I did my sum, for 30pax is abt 3k including a room.. you choose which package can i know? I calculated based on garden on love package.

 

[andrina]

hmm...i dunno which package I took up.

 

[ah_ber84]

andrina, did they offer you the free room stay because you held their banquet with them? Because i met up with them yesterday, they refuse to throw in the free night stay for me.. I have 30 guests..

 

[andrina]

It may be all inclusive in the price? I only had 20 guests. what is the package they offer to you?

 

[babylove2]

they didnt offer mi free room stay too even though i took banquet with them

 

[babylove2]

and i had 52 guests

 

[ah_ber84]

Nope..

i am thinking of taking the package - garden of love.. There is another package with the free night stay, but requires at least 50 guests which is too much for me..

 

[andrina]

hmmm...if you really want a night there, maybe you can ask them to give you a special rate? It's nice to have a room to commemorate the special occasion. Or they may have some weekend staycation thing which you can book? No point trying to hit 50 guests just for a room.

 

[ah_ber84]

nope, they refuse to.. Insist that i get the room either at their special rate or take the one with the 50 pax package.. so now i turning to other options as well..

 

[andrina]

they are pretty strict with perks.

 

[ah_ber84]

need some help here.. my jp is only available at 7.30pm.. is it too late for the poolside soleminzation?

i am kinda worried that the lighting might not be sufficient..
thanks!

 

[andrina]

I think it might be a little dark...probably better to have it before 7 pm..earlier the better

 

[ah_ber84]

hmm.. okay. ya my FH also thinks it abit too late..

guess i have to look for other JP..

 

[pinkyceline]

hihi, any more review please?