hahaha..dun worry lah, doubt they'll use a yellowing cake, it'll look ancient and not 'fresh-looking' anymore. had major problem sending out the pic cos file too big. i've seen another cake, orange flowers and white with gold ribbon but guess that was the old one unless my coordinator send me the wrong file.
smilez_bride
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shern, thanks for resending me the pic.. can see liao.. the cake looks very sweet indeed but actually pink and white very common colour leh.. but think I will prefer this instead of the orange flower and white with gold ribbon.. haha...
sweatcorn,your wedding is in May, if rasa got maintenance the cake well, dun think it will turn yellowish so fast lah..
sweatcorn,your wedding is in May, if rasa got maintenance the cake well, dun think it will turn yellowish so fast lah..
Hi all, didn't know they ganna complained.
Room service feels quite ok to me, but I a bit shui bian one... My only cock-up was that they turned away my father's and bridesmaid car even though I had my coordinator secured parking for them in the hotel car park. Had to run down in my tea dress to "rescue" my bridesmaid who argued with the guard for half an hr b4 reluctantly "disturbing" me. My father just "gong gong" go and park near the underwater world even though he was informed he cannot park overnite there...
Check out time have a bit of Q lor, and they make a mistake in the bill (underbilled us 1 room), but later called up to rectify (since it was an underbill...?).
But good they ganna complain then they wake up what. I was worried with service too b4 my wedding with -'ve comments in the forum, but everything was smooth on my day.
But good they ganna complain then they wake up what. I was worried with service too b4 my wedding with -'ve comments in the forum, but everything was smooth on my day.
Hi Cat,
Can't imagine running around on AD, I'm quite a klutz when kan cheong, can imagine tripping in my gowns. But thanks again for the reassurance.
Hi ladies,extra infor:
Wedding favour- one type only
Projector S$350.00nett
No deduction will be made if not using dummy cake. Real wedding cake from S$30.00+++ per 500gram onwards, depending on cake design.
Can't imagine running around on AD, I'm quite a klutz when kan cheong, can imagine tripping in my gowns. But thanks again for the reassurance.
Hi ladies,extra infor:
Wedding favour- one type only
Projector S$350.00nett
No deduction will be made if not using dummy cake. Real wedding cake from S$30.00+++ per 500gram onwards, depending on cake design.
hi shern, thanks for the info... mi will stick to the cake given by them... dun think i wan to spend extra $$ on the cake
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yes their wedding favour oni got that scented candle which i think i'll make do cos its quite special lah though i prefer magnets...
kekekeke...
btw how do u gals find their wedding cards?? i got samples from my co-ordinator... dun like the cream one leh... the red one looks so-so...
yes their wedding favour oni got that scented candle which i think i'll make do cos its quite special lah though i prefer magnets...
btw how do u gals find their wedding cards?? i got samples from my co-ordinator... dun like the cream one leh... the red one looks so-so...
smilez_bride
New Member
Hi sweatcorn, I quite like the invitation cards, both cream and red one though the design is simple... but in fact I dun quite like the quest book bcoz I find it a bit too small.. two designs to choose from too.. one cream and one red.. design also so-so...
Dun think I will spend extra for the cake too.. but shern, is the top layer really meant for us to take back?
Think after cat encountered such scenario on her AD, we gals better make sure such scenario won't happen on us too...
Dun think I will spend extra for the cake too.. but shern, is the top layer really meant for us to take back?
Think after cat encountered such scenario on her AD, we gals better make sure such scenario won't happen on us too...
Hi,
Find their invitations plain too but FH seems ok with it. Tot of doing a 'makeover' for it..hehehe.
I've not seen the guest book is it really plain like the cards? What's the approx measurement?
I'm keen on a theme so trying to tie in the "Romance by the sea" and the colours I have in mind.
Yup, the top tier is for us to keep. Hope it taste good.
Find their invitations plain too but FH seems ok with it. Tot of doing a 'makeover' for it..hehehe.
I've not seen the guest book is it really plain like the cards? What's the approx measurement?
I'm keen on a theme so trying to tie in the "Romance by the sea" and the colours I have in mind.
Yup, the top tier is for us to keep. Hope it taste good.
hi bride, i've yet to see the guest book leh... isit a book thingy or juz a big piece of paper??
i went to a wedding recently and the hotel simply provide a big cardboard (abt A3 size) as so call 'guest book'... dun really like that cos difficult to keep leh...
is rasa one like that?? if like that then i'll get my own guest book, as in a book...
i went to a wedding recently and the hotel simply provide a big cardboard (abt A3 size) as so call 'guest book'... dun really like that cos difficult to keep leh...
is rasa one like that?? if like that then i'll get my own guest book, as in a book...
smilez_bride
New Member
Hi sweatcorn and shern, the guest book for cream one I can't really remember the design... but it is very plain.. and the red one is something like the card. Have the word "xi" in the center lor...
It is a book but I find it too small leh... and can only choose one out of the two...
It is a book but I find it too small leh... and can only choose one out of the two...
amerlinelee
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hello ladies
abt the guestbook...for my wedding i chose the red one...its a A4 size book (cover is red embordiery cloth with the "xi") and inside open is a long scroll for guest to sign...i personally find it quite nice...esp in photos : p
abt the guestbook...for my wedding i chose the red one...its a A4 size book (cover is red embordiery cloth with the "xi") and inside open is a long scroll for guest to sign...i personally find it quite nice...esp in photos : p
amerlinelee
New Member
hi shern
inside is in cream..
yuppz...still in that line : )
inside is in cream..
yuppz...still in that line : )
Hi Shern, i dunno if my co-ordinator will throw in any more 'freebies' cos we signed up during the bridal show... hopefully can nego lah... kekeke...
BugBear, i'll b meeting elaine teo... yes i signed up wif them with a minimal deposit of $200 during their bridal show in mar this yr... mi going down to finalise some stuff n sign that contract to pay the rest of the deposit - $1800... so who will u be meeting?? u can always request them to fax the package details to u first to look thru then prepare wif questions when u meet them... personally i think its more fruitful this way...
BugBear, i'll b meeting elaine teo... yes i signed up wif them with a minimal deposit of $200 during their bridal show in mar this yr... mi going down to finalise some stuff n sign that contract to pay the rest of the deposit - $1800... so who will u be meeting?? u can always request them to fax the package details to u first to look thru then prepare wif questions when u meet them... personally i think its more fruitful this way...
Hi sweetcorn, i just received the 2005 package from them. When is ur AD? If book now, are u paying the current package price, or do you have to pay like $20 more per table as advance booking fee?
BTW, did Elaine give you any complimentary entrance passes? I just started my research not too long ago...so i missed their bridal show this yr...maybe can wait for the next one since i am not so much in a hurry..me thinking of end 05 or early 06.
What are the perks like for signing at the bridal show? i presume u already have a date when u signed with them? If i sign with them now, what if i need to change date? Still can change? subject to availability izzit?
BTW, did Elaine give you any complimentary entrance passes? I just started my research not too long ago...so i missed their bridal show this yr...maybe can wait for the next one since i am not so much in a hurry..me thinking of end 05 or early 06.
What are the perks like for signing at the bridal show? i presume u already have a date when u signed with them? If i sign with them now, what if i need to change date? Still can change? subject to availability izzit?
Any one can share some pictures of the siloso ballroom with me? my email is: [email protected]
thanks.
thanks.
hi dazed, u've got mail...
bugbear, my ad is 28 May 2005... I think i paying for the 2004/2005 prices, shld be the current one... based on elaine's advise, its better to book early if u decided on rasa cos the price per table increases yearly... like 2003 price is $20 cheaper per table when compared to 2004 price... but then again this kind of thing no one can be that sure lah e.g SARS...
errr... advance booking fee?? errr... no leh, i paid $200 for 1st deposit then follow up wif another $1800 to complete the deposit when i sign the contract (by this sat)....
U mean complimentary entrance passes for your guests isit?? yes they do give free car passes e.g certain % of confirmed guests... entrance fees waived for all guest when they produce the invitation card...
perks for signing up at bridal show?? err.. usually they give u more freebies like for my case extra 20L of beer, 1 extra night of stay (use citibank ready credit) n extra car passes etc... sorry can't remember the exact details cos the file in my FH's car...
i din hv a confirmed date then... i gave a tentative date and told elaine that I'll follow-up with a confirmed date which i did 2 mths later after consulting those 'experts'... yes definitely subjected to availability... first come first serve loh...
Personally i would advise u to book early if u really like a venue cos dec is usually very full... think jan oso... i've attended like abt 10 weddings in dec 2003 + jan 04... really...
bugbear, my ad is 28 May 2005... I think i paying for the 2004/2005 prices, shld be the current one... based on elaine's advise, its better to book early if u decided on rasa cos the price per table increases yearly... like 2003 price is $20 cheaper per table when compared to 2004 price... but then again this kind of thing no one can be that sure lah e.g SARS...
errr... advance booking fee?? errr... no leh, i paid $200 for 1st deposit then follow up wif another $1800 to complete the deposit when i sign the contract (by this sat)....
U mean complimentary entrance passes for your guests isit?? yes they do give free car passes e.g certain % of confirmed guests... entrance fees waived for all guest when they produce the invitation card...
perks for signing up at bridal show?? err.. usually they give u more freebies like for my case extra 20L of beer, 1 extra night of stay (use citibank ready credit) n extra car passes etc... sorry can't remember the exact details cos the file in my FH's car...
i din hv a confirmed date then... i gave a tentative date and told elaine that I'll follow-up with a confirmed date which i did 2 mths later after consulting those 'experts'... yes definitely subjected to availability... first come first serve loh...
Personally i would advise u to book early if u really like a venue cos dec is usually very full... think jan oso... i've attended like abt 10 weddings in dec 2003 + jan 04... really...
Hi bugbear, perks include extra night, more beer, slightly cheaper rates if you sign up during the fair. Ask her when is the next fair and see if you can book the date but get the fair's rate/perks. Some will if the next fair is quite near. Popular dates does get booked over a year in advance.
Check out shang's website for pics.
Ask Elaine to email you a letter stating complimentary entry by pte car/resort's shuttle (located at this building near harbourfront)
Check out shang's website for pics.
Ask Elaine to email you a letter stating complimentary entry by pte car/resort's shuttle (located at this building near harbourfront)
Hi sweetcorn...the current package that i got from them is already $20nett more than the published price on the web. Do u mean if you book now, u will pay the price as of today even if ur wedding is in 2006?
Seems like there is indeed more perksif sign up during the show.
Shern...u are right. Will go ask them if i can book a date and enjoy the perks on bridal shows...but i reckon they most probably tell u that they don know what is going to be offered for the next show...but if they usually have shows 1st Qtr of the yr...then i can wait for the next coming show since i am targeting end 05, early 06
I did not talk to Elaine. Talked to Mei instead and when i asked her for photos as well as complimentary entrance pass...she only replied me with some pictures of the ballroom...no mention about passes. will get my FH to email elaine then
Seems like there is indeed more perksif sign up during the show.
Shern...u are right. Will go ask them if i can book a date and enjoy the perks on bridal shows...but i reckon they most probably tell u that they don know what is going to be offered for the next show...but if they usually have shows 1st Qtr of the yr...then i can wait for the next coming show since i am targeting end 05, early 06
I did not talk to Elaine. Talked to Mei instead and when i asked her for photos as well as complimentary entrance pass...she only replied me with some pictures of the ballroom...no mention about passes. will get my FH to email elaine then
smilez_bride
New Member
Hi Bugbear, it's better that you make an early tentatively booking on the date and ballroom you want bcoz if wait for the next bridal show, you might not be able to get the date or ballroom you wan.
by the way, do you gals have any idea how many wine will be enough for a banquet?
by the way, do you gals have any idea how many wine will be enough for a banquet?
hi bugbear, i vaguely remember Elaine telling me that the new pricing is $20 more than the old one... u may wan to call elaine at 63711911...
The contract did put the amt per table so if u sign at this price, u'll be charge this price... i think lah... gotta confirm wif the co-ordinator... or anyone else knows??
The contract did put the amt per table so if u sign at this price, u'll be charge this price... i think lah... gotta confirm wif the co-ordinator... or anyone else knows??
hi bugbear, my coordinator's cathy so can't help you there.
hi bride, how many tables? wine or beer drinkers? heavy drinkers? I plan to get wine from outside cos cheaper and swop the wine from the hotel for beer. I had 8 bottles of wine for 30 guests but no beer for my ROM.....scary thought...
hi bride, how many tables? wine or beer drinkers? heavy drinkers? I plan to get wine from outside cos cheaper and swop the wine from the hotel for beer. I had 8 bottles of wine for 30 guests but no beer for my ROM.....scary thought...
Shern...no no...i meant to ask for both also...the guests as well as for myself this sat
the info u gave me was helpful...so at least now i know who to ask the entrance pass for
bride...yah lor...the thing is i still can't decide where i wan it lor...u also opt for the chinese banquet? Or the paivilion?
sweatcorn...ooh, so the contract did state the price. good for u...cos i understand some hotels will impose a certain amt if u want to book an advnace date...before their new packages are out. will check with the coordinator on sat
bride...yah lor...the thing is i still can't decide where i wan it lor...u also opt for the chinese banquet? Or the paivilion?
sweatcorn...ooh, so the contract did state the price. good for u...cos i understand some hotels will impose a certain amt if u want to book an advnace date...before their new packages are out. will check with the coordinator on sat
oh yah, let's say e.g. your initial plan is for 25 tables, get them to state in the contract if 30 tables and above you get e.g. $20less per table. This is to safeguard yourself in case next year you have lotsa new friends hehehe
bugbear, they had 2 shows last year if i remember correctly.
bugbear, they had 2 shows last year if i remember correctly.
shern...wah...thanks for ur advice. really good leh...i never thought of bargaining such things...i go ask them
my headache now is guest list also...cos come Jul, i am startng a new job...and might have more guests...heheh...they have 2 shows ar...good leh...then i must remember to ask them when is the next show...i understand most hotels will have a show sometimes in oct...cos that's when the tong shu is out
shern, if u get wine from outside then wat abt the corkage charges??
juz checked wif elaine... she told me the wine is abt $24 something+++ including corkage and if we bring in our own wine, we gotta pay $25 corkage charge per bottle... so thinking mabbe getting from them to save some hassle...
bride, i share your concern cos recently i been to wedding dinners and seems that each table will require at least 1 bottle of wine...
juz checked wif elaine... she told me the wine is abt $24 something+++ including corkage and if we bring in our own wine, we gotta pay $25 corkage charge per bottle... so thinking mabbe getting from them to save some hassle...
bride, i share your concern cos recently i been to wedding dinners and seems that each table will require at least 1 bottle of wine...
sweatcorn, got waiver for every 2 cartons i bring in if i get 1 carton from them...not a very good deal actually but they're quite fixed...difficult to bargain cos they're getting more popular.
my FH has beer/wine barrel friends...those that can wipe out 2 bottles in a sitting...one bottle about 4 glasses right? recalled at my friend's wedding, the waiter gave very good service...kept topping up! hmmm.....rasa's service had bad reviews....maybe blessing in disguise...hahaha
my FH has beer/wine barrel friends...those that can wipe out 2 bottles in a sitting...one bottle about 4 glasses right? recalled at my friend's wedding, the waiter gave very good service...kept topping up! hmmm.....rasa's service had bad reviews....maybe blessing in disguise...hahaha
hi shern, what u hv is better than nothing leh... sorry sounded KS but at least save some $$ mah...
think 1 bottle can pour 4-6 glasses depending on how much they pour... mi not a drinker so dunno much... wah keep topping up?? think mabbe can tell the manager dun top up unless guest request...
kekekeke... sounds very 'meow' right?? ahahahaha...
think my fh guests mabbe alcoholic due to the nature of his work... better dun let him know i say that... ahahahaha...
this time sure siao liao...
think 1 bottle can pour 4-6 glasses depending on how much they pour... mi not a drinker so dunno much... wah keep topping up?? think mabbe can tell the manager dun top up unless guest request...
kekekeke... sounds very 'meow' right?? ahahahaha...
think my fh guests mabbe alcoholic due to the nature of his work... better dun let him know i say that... ahahahaha...
this time sure siao liao...
hi sweatcorn, me ks too hehehe, after calculation it adds up to quite a bit of savings tho.
how many tables you're having? planning for how many bottles? tot of asking them to pour lesser too but yah very meow meow...
ask them for wine list this sat then you can compare with those outside.
was direct with my FH told him his friends barrel style hehehe
how many tables you're having? planning for how many bottles? tot of asking them to pour lesser too but yah very meow meow...
ask them for wine list this sat then you can compare with those outside.
was direct with my FH told him his friends barrel style hehehe
hi gals...
sweatcorn, me meeting them at 11am
to view the ballroom as well as the function room...cos the ballroom is buffet
Shern, u signed up ur BS with Silhoutte izzit? how does ur package consists of? me most probably going for Flamingo and photography should be Montage...haven negotiate with flamingo tho...
I think for wine, depends on ur guest lists...but so far, i think each table on average about 1.5-2 bottles...cos usually each bottle can serve 6glasses and maybe u can let the hotel know to servehalf glass...and to serve by glass instead of topping up...think serve by glass more appropriate...so guests who don like the wine, at most waste half glass lor..and maybe ask the hotel for smaller glasses...heheh
Any of you ladies heard or experience the food and service of rasa? good?
sweatcorn, me meeting them at 11am
Shern, u signed up ur BS with Silhoutte izzit? how does ur package consists of? me most probably going for Flamingo and photography should be Montage...haven negotiate with flamingo tho...
I think for wine, depends on ur guest lists...but so far, i think each table on average about 1.5-2 bottles...cos usually each bottle can serve 6glasses and maybe u can let the hotel know to servehalf glass...and to serve by glass instead of topping up...think serve by glass more appropriate...so guests who don like the wine, at most waste half glass lor..and maybe ask the hotel for smaller glasses...heheh
Any of you ladies heard or experience the food and service of rasa? good?
Hi hi,
Over my budget so didn't sign up with them. My BS:silver cloak..very low key...so far so good. Photography:wedd-ding cafe (not allowed to mention in this forum..dunno why)...also low key..hehe...actually my package came up to quite a bit.. me very fussy lah
Flamingo's quite good, forgot to check out quite a few BS...AD in Dec so need to rush.
Think will get between 2-3 cartons still got beer leh. Read the thread? Mostly not enough service staff...heard from friend who had it there food is quite good (her's buffet). Pavillion or ballroom? Buffet huh, take outdoor lah.
Over my budget so didn't sign up with them. My BS:silver cloak..very low key...so far so good. Photography:wedd-ding cafe (not allowed to mention in this forum..dunno why)...also low key..hehe...actually my package came up to quite a bit.. me very fussy lah
Flamingo's quite good, forgot to check out quite a few BS...AD in Dec so need to rush.
Think will get between 2-3 cartons still got beer leh. Read the thread? Mostly not enough service staff...heard from friend who had it there food is quite good (her's buffet). Pavillion or ballroom? Buffet huh, take outdoor lah.
hi all, just had my solemnisation at the whitefence last weekend. It was great. Weather was great, the food was delicious. Kudos to my coordinator Cathy and the banquet manager who ensured that everything is smooth-going. My hubby and I had very pleasant memories abt the event.
Yeah parking is a bit of a problem cos Rasa is a popular site, and there are at least 2-3 weddings every weekend. The guards do not allow guests to park at the hotel even though there are lots available. Can try to be fierce or argue with the guard to see if can pass through. Those who parked at gateway car park have to wait for quite a while for the shuttle service, so they were a bit late. So can ask your guests to come early.
hi sweetcorn, we were quoted $24++ at first for the wine too, but we managed to get it at nett price. The wine is quite nice, so can consider getting it from Rasa.
Yeah parking is a bit of a problem cos Rasa is a popular site, and there are at least 2-3 weddings every weekend. The guards do not allow guests to park at the hotel even though there are lots available. Can try to be fierce or argue with the guard to see if can pass through. Those who parked at gateway car park have to wait for quite a while for the shuttle service, so they were a bit late. So can ask your guests to come early.
hi sweetcorn, we were quoted $24++ at first for the wine too, but we managed to get it at nett price. The wine is quite nice, so can consider getting it from Rasa.
i heard of a lot of good comments about the buffet...food is good, venue is nice...but haven really heard anything about the chinese banquet.
You gals are taking the chinese banquet or the buffet? Any comments about the chinese banquets?
Seems like for guests who are driving will be a little inconvenient hor...even if they drive, they can't park near rasa...unless they arrive early
dazed,thanks for the email. got it!
You gals are taking the chinese banquet or the buffet? Any comments about the chinese banquets?
Seems like for guests who are driving will be a little inconvenient hor...even if they drive, they can't park near rasa...unless they arrive early
dazed,thanks for the email. got it!