Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

hi girlz,
kekeke.. yeah.. i might just bump into u leh!! kekeke.. my girlfren will b accompanying me today...
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i've nvr been to marriott's ballrm for wedding b4.. so, really interested to see their setup...
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hve u decided on the theme u wan for ur wedding???
 


Hi forest,

I haven't really decided on the theme yet, but the chances of going for oriental theme is higher lor...but till now haven't got the chance to see this setup, heard from my coordinator that this oriental theme was introduced not too long ago...so most couple have vineyard theme....
 
Hi all

From what Jimmy told me, Marriott uses him for their wedding montages. He has clients outside too, so I guess he is not a Marriott staff. But I forgot to ask him the montage is in powerpoint, flash or what. I thought it is presentable can liao
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Hi Rocher
He shown me a couple of montages and photos of the past Marriott's couples and saw some of the set-ups. Seems like most of the weddings have pebbles and bowl on the guest tables. Think it comes with the theme.

Btw, I not so rich lah can take the better package. Mine is the cheapest one. It's just that the date is special, so they just throw in a few perks for me since I am going to be the last bride of the year in their hotel, hahahaha
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Hi gals,

I've mentioned abt the mini-chopsticks to Sunil liao...but he refuses to budge on giving that as a wedding favour lor...but the favours are actually taken from a contractor outside, maybe we gals can pool together to get a better price if there's more than 1 couple going for that mini-chopsticks....wat do u think gals??

Rocher, I've confirmed with Sunil that the montage will be done by Jimmy like Melissa's one...it should not be done in powerpoint according to wat he say lah...

forest, did u managed to go and view the ballroom tonight?? Btw, I've mentioned to Sunil that u are unable to locate him, do u need his hp mah?? He say that it's easier to look for him via his hp, he's seldom at his desk.
 
Hi Lemoncake and girlz,
I think better not choose mini chopsticks. Have been to many weddings recently, and have tonnes of mini chopsticks at home already. heehee. Then again, there were many pple who were surprised to see them.

Hi Mel,
Mine's in june next year. I'm going to decide on my gown design this weekend. =) =)
 
Hi lemoncake,

The price to top up to mini-chopstick is $1 plus...i dun really have the exact figure, Sunil will pass me the contact...will let u know later...as for usability, i also dun know...have to ask pianokey liao....till now, all the weddings I've attended is chocolates..
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btw, side-track a bit...how's ur Milan package?? have u went for any fittings?? me now frantically trying to find a package....been to Yvonne Creation, wah! their package quite X leh... $3888....except for MTM evening gown, the rest abt the same as urs...

pianokey, wat do u think besides mini-chopsticks, any better wedding favours to go for?? the teddy bear seems nice, but also a bit X leh...btw, wat's ur wedding bridal shop...kapo a bit..
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hi girlz,
i went to marriott yday liao.. met up with mark.. kekek.. he passed me the pkg details cos' till 5.30pm.. i hvent received it... saw the setup for yday's wedding... felt a bit pai seh.. cos' i reach there alittle late.. abt 7plus.. n the evening's bride was already at the cocktail area!
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i love the marriott's lightings... really very nice.. but i find the height of the ceiling a little low.. also.. wld prefer a longer march in..
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nonetheless, its still one of my shortlisted hotels.. keke.. jus need to discuss with hubby on the pkg.. n also let him vet the menu.. kekeke.. cos' he's a food freak...
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am wondering wats the standard centerpiece for each table har? did i read somewhere abt having to top up for candles?? i saw the vineyeard affair yday... thot its quite nice... really wonder wat the oriental theme looks like?
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hi girlz,
usability ah? It's mini. about 13cm. Can use to eat sushi i guess? Good for girls to stick into their hair. Initially i thought it was a very novel idea, but after receiving the nth pair, hmm...
I can't think of anything else better though. bears are ex. Other stuff I've heard are photoframe, potpurri sachets...I haven't really thought it yet.
I'm with Flamingo. =)
 
Hi,
Just checked with my co-ordinator, the chopsticks is about $1 top-up!!!
Guess I am going for potpurri sachets. maybe half choco and half potpurri... am sourcing around now.
yea, bear is too ex...

Hi girlz,
I have not tried the gowns yet... I think Milan is the most value-for-money liao.
 
Hi forest,

I've PM u leh....u managed to go into the ballroom meh?? I thought u might have difficulty since they close the door, i also reached there ard 7:30pm...din see u there...anyway, i also agree that the ceiling is not that high, but wat attracted me is that it's the only ballroom, the reviews from friends abt their cusine and the lightings!!
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The standard centerpiece is juz a bowl with coloured pebbles and tealight in the centre for all the tables and floral arrangement for VIP tables. If it's other types of centerpiece, u will have to top up $$.

I also haven't seen the oriental theme, but lemoncake mentioned b4 that on 11th Dec there will be one with oriental theme...i'll double check with Sunil when the date is closer.

pianokey, i've seen potpurri sachets lor...but dun really like the idea, becos not alot of ppl are into this type of things especially elders...i think I will either got for chocolate or mini-chopsticks lor....

hehehe...kapo abit, how much is ur Flamingo package and the stuff included is??

Lemoncake, the potpurri sachets no need to top up izzit? actually it's a good idea to have half half...i've seen a setup with half chopsticks, half chocolate....can save a bit there. btw, when u sign up with milan, did u try on any of the gown?
 
Hi girlz and pianokey,

I agree that mini-chopsticks are very common liao, and I don't think people will use them... attended a wedding some time ago and my group of colleagues all got the chopsticks, but none of us use them... and can't even display... that's why I am thinking of mini-bear and potpurri, at least can display at home /office desk /car etc.

aiyo, maybe not many people like potpurri hor...headache liao...don't know what to give. The potpurri is source from outside, not from Marriott. I remember I saw the wholesaler somewhere in City Hall? so I want to search for it...
 
Hi lemoncake,

Ya lor...seems like mini-chopsticks are very common leh....aiyoyo....headache!! actually i really like the mini-bear, i got 2 from Swissotel bridal show, very cute!! but to top up extra $$ to give it as a wedding favour also very heart-pain leh...not everyone will appreciate it, then in the end, wasted $$ for nothing..
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Hi all

Just came back from food tasting. Wah, the food not bad leh. Wonder if they will keep the standard on the actual day?
 
Hi Melissa,

Normally the standard of the food will drop a bit during AD, as they had to mass produce the food. But I think should be ok lar. Me attending a wedding tonight.. will give u girls the feedback tomorrow morning.

Hi girlz,

I suggest that you try to look for one OTR gown to try first, if possible, before u sign up the package. It's impt that u like the cutting or the design of the gown at milan bef looking at the package. If u want better discount.. hee hee.. u may want to quote my name lar. If u want to discuss further, contact me at [email protected]
 
Hi girlz,
my Flamingo package is about $4K with the edge.
Standard things: MTM BG and EG(EG can keep). But no car rental.
 
Hi Girls,

I am back from the wedding dinner at Marriott...
I think overall the wedding was great and the entire wedding went well for the couple. No hiccups!!!
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1. Food
Dish 1 - the shrimp seems a bit cold, but
overall the rest is nice
Dish 2 - Shrimp with celery. We find that the
shrimp is a bit cold, but i guess it might be
prepared this way.
Dish 3 - Sharkfin soup with shredded chicken.
Me and my wife find that sharkfin soup doesnt
taste good. A bit tasteless.
Dish 4 - i think is vegetable with mushroom
(cant rem the exact name). the mushroom is big
and the vegetable taste good.
Dish 5 - Steamed Sea bass with fried yellow
beans. The fish is great! It goes well with the
yellow beans. I though it was groupa.
Dish 6 - Wang Hao's crispy chicken
The chicken is great!
Dish 7 - E-fu noodles with chives
The e-fu noodles taste great!
Dish 8 - i think it is called the dumpling with
red bean.. something liked that. Very good also

So overall assessment the food is great except the sharkfin. The food is tasty and the servings are big too.

The first and 2nd march-in was good with the lightings. Furthermore, the sound system was clear and loud. Coordination was perfect today!!

However, to those who are thinking of playing montage or video clips in VCD or DVD format, do take note. If you are using the 2 screens in front, you would need 2 LCD projectors and your own laptop. Ensure that your laptop can play the format of the disc that your videographer provides. You may ask why cant u use the video player at Marriott. The reason is that they only have 1 video cable, so they cant connect to 2 projectors. So at the end of the day, we have to use the laptop to play the DVD disc instead of the video player. Luckily the laptop can read the
format used by the videographer. The soundman said that they normally use the big screen by the side thus they only have 1 video cable.

So, rem to double check with the banquet manager on the arrangement of the audio visual equipment.

By the way, the wedding start at about 8.30pm as some people are late due to the heavy traffic.

So, that's all folks!!
 
Hi gals

I'm getting worried that orchard road will be closed to traffic on 31st dec. Oh dear, how are all my guests gonna come.
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Hi Mr Bean

when i went for my food tasting, the prawn for the first dish was cold too. Think it was meant to be like that cos it's suppose to be salad prawn. But for the second dish, don't think it should be served cold.

For the dessert, is it fried red bean dumplings only or comes with soup?
 
Hi Melissa,

It was the fried red bean dumplings...

You may want to double-check with Marriott. They would know about the traffic status on 31st Dec..
I dont think there should be any problem as most people will take MRT, and those who drive will have to enter by scotts road. Only affected will be people taking bus and is dropping in front of Marriott. So the solution is to take MRT..
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Hi,

For those of you who had your wedding banquet at Marriott, how was your experience? Is there anything I need to pay special attention to when discussion with their wedding planners?
Thanks
 
by the way, thank you mr_bean for the detailed description of the food and video facility! cheers! seeing your comments, I feel more confident about the wedding banquet there
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and Melissa, do not feel worried about the traffic, I think it is great to know there is a party going on after attending your banquet on new year eve!
 
hellos,

i'm not hving my banquet at marriott, but i attend a cousin's wedding there last dec. the food was excellent!
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hi girlz,
actually, i reached marriott at abt 710pm tt day... still managed to sneak in for a view of the ballrm, with some guest outside n the bride also outside.. tts y i feel very pai seh...
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i think i left at 720 liao.. tt's y nvr bump into u!!
 
hi mr_bean

I've also signed up with Marriott for my wedding in Ap 04. Pls email me as I need some advice from you. Thanks alot!
 
Hello to all Marriott couples

I've signed up with Marriott during their wedding show in Oct 03. I've also "gong-gong" (blur-blur) signed and return the contract without negotiating with them for additional perks. My wedding will be in Apr 04 but I still don't know what I'm getting!

After reading this forum, I'm even more worried. Any tips on negotiating? What freebies/perks did you manage to get from them?
 
Hi oraia,
Thank you for your comments! A lot of us love the food too
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Hi forest,
Are you in the negotiating process with different hotels? How is your preparation getting on?

Hi Henny,
So your dinner is weekday or weekend? how many tables do you have? this is because dinners hold on different days and different number of tables are given additional perks accordingly.
but the standard ones we have summarised are:
-car park passes 20%
-invitation cards 70%
-food tasting up to 10 persons
-either 1 helper's room or additional 1 night stay in the bridal suite

so far all of us here didn't manage to get more perks then these... how is your package?
 
Hi lemoncake,

My dinner is on a weekday (eve of Good Friday). I've got 25 tables. As far as I know, they're giving standard perks such as:
- car park passes 15%
- invitation cards 60%
- food tasting for 6 pax
- 1 night stay in bridal suite

That's all. Do you think I could ask for more perks since I've already returned the contract?
 
hi lemoncake,
heee.. im still in the process of visiting various hotel ballrms.. havent make my decision yet... will b visiting marriott again with hubby, since the last time i went, i went with a gal fren n not him...
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hi girlz,
hve u found out when is the oriental theme wedding? if its next wk, then i might opt to go n chk it out with hubby on tt day...
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Hi all,

welcome to all newcomers and glad that the thread is getting busier these days!

Sorry for unable to catch up with you gals, cos I dun have internet access in my office, unlike in the past... I really missed this thread!!!

So any new updates? Me still the same, after booking with Marriott, have not done much so far. I have not look for my bridal packages too.... haiz... dun noe when i want to go and source for it...
 
hi all,
me aso a marriott birde, juz pay my deposit ytd.
spoke to sunil, dun tink they can change to other favours coz he mentioned that they have a contract with the co and the supply can last up to dec 2004. maybe those who having their wedding in 2005 can try.

hi forest,
sunil mentioned that the oriental set up not very popular leh... personally i prefer the vineyard affair.
 
hi all!

i'm with marriott too.. signed up during the wedding fair.

I've seen the vineyard theme.. quite nice.. but would like to take a look at the oriental theme.. anyone knows whether there will be a wedding with oriental theme coming up? or any pics to share?
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Hi all, so happy to see so many Marriott's grooms and brides!!!

Hi Henny,
I would negotiate for more, even I have returned the contract. since your wedding is holiday eve, the price is different right? so of course should be given more perks! but did you manage to get free flow of beer or other perks?

Hi forest and ish,
There is a wedding with Oriental theme coming this Thursday 11th December according to Angela, it is best to reach the ballroom at 1830-1845 when the helpers are doing the sound system+light test...then you can see the effects. also can walk around to see the set-ups and wedding favors...heeee

Hi Rocher,
long time didn't see you come to the thread liao, it is so "CRUEL" if my office do not have internet access!!! heee...I have talked to Angela, she can only give me chocolates as favor, for mini-chopsticks...confirm must top-up $1, but I personally think that chocolate is better than chop-sticks in this case. Also, if I forgo the chocolate, I can't exchange for other items or discount for upgrading dishes...
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Hi Cawaii,
Actually both vineyard and oriental themes are elegant... I only seen the vineyard affair, it is very grand and romantic! not sure what will happen after seeing the oriental theme then. So is your wedding coming soon or later?
 
hi lemoncake,
cool!! i had already planned to make a trip down to marriot with hubby this thur... so nice leh... got oriental theme as well...
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hi cawaii,
heee.. i dunno which is nicer, since i have only seen the vineyard affair...
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Hi lemoncake, same thots! also like the vineyard affair. my wedding is in jun and sunil mentioned that there might be new theme then. so cross my fingers, hopefully itz something as romantic as vineyard affair...
so when's ur wedding?

hi forest, think the oriental theme shld be nice as well, juz that i feel that writing the wedding card can be quite troublesome.
 
harlo gals!!

Welcome to those who joined in this thread!! Glad to see this thread getting more and more ppl coming in!!

i also got problem accessing internet at office, juz changed my job and my new seat is so open!! now cannot anyhow surf net liao..
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henny, dun worry!! u should be still be able to negotiate for more perks, it seems to be quite standard lor...

rocher!! long time no hear from u liao!! aiya...u still got sufficient time till ur AD mah, not to worry abt the bridal shop....now i more gan cheong liao, haven't even decided on any bridal shop.

Cawaii, my coordinator mentioned that becos Oriental theme was introduced later, that's why most wedding are in Vineyard affair...

so who's going down this thursday to view the oreintal theme?? forest, wat time are u going down? lemoncake are u going??

oh ya!! sidetrack abit...there will be a bridal show at Amara this sat by Yvonne Creation, any of u attending??
 
hi lemoncake, thanks for the info!
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I might go down to take a look..

hi cawaii, my dinner will be in june too! oh.. hope they will introduce the new theme by then!

btw, i tried to ask for a 2nd nite stay and got rejected!
 
Hi all,

I am new in this thread. Thinking of signing up with Marriott too. Thus, I have asked the coordinator, Mark to draft the contract for us last week. But, up to now he have not emailed us the contract. Now, I am starting to worry about whether their service is prompt enuf.

Anyone with Mark as coordinator? How do you find him?
 
Hi ish,

urs is a weekday or weekend package?? i think there's problems with extending 2nd nite stay if it's a weekday package according to my coordinator lah...

Welcome Yong!! I think they are quite busy, u can try chasing them via email....i think Rocher is having Mark as the coordinator....
 
Hi Cawaii,
My wedding in November. heee...still got 1 year to go! wow! new theme! any idea what are the new themes?

Hi girlz,
Was thinking of going to Marriott on Thursday, but I just given notice to work OT on that day... sign...miss it again! please update me and comment about the oriental theme ok?

Hi ish,
I also got rejected for the 2nd night stay...because I am given a helper's room already.

Hi Yong,
Welcome to our thread too! like girlz has mentioned, it is faster to get their attention and reply thru e-mails. usually they reply my e-mails within 24 hours, better than calling them directly.
 
hi girlz,
yupz.. im gog down tom!!! will b there at 6pm!
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how abt u???

hi cawaii,
y oriental theme will b diff to write the card leh???
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hi lemoncake,
hopefully, i can make some constructive comments on the oriental theme... :p
 
hi girlz, mine is on a weekday.. guess that's the reason why..

lemoncake, your wedding on a weekend or weekday? i din request for a helper's room.. maybe I should try for that..
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hi ish, was given 2 nites stay though my wedding on weekday.

hi lemoncake, sori.. my coord didnt say anything abt the new theme, juz that he will test it out with me if new theme is out by then for my consideration.

hi forest, hve to tie a ribbon. imgaine after writing so many cards will be quite troublesome.
 
hi cawaii,
i seee... so, vineyard theme invites dun hve to tie ah???
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wow... seems like u got a better deal leh.... kekkee... can tell me how u managed to neg har?! :p
 
hi forest,

u only need to hook the string to the knot on the vineyard theme wedding card, so itz much easier. me the lazy type..
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as for the deal, guess itz bcoz my coy holds functions there quite often so given addn nite. but i tried to exchange the addn nite for something else and was turned down.

btw whose ur coord?
 
Hi ish,
My wedding is weekday too... but seems like Cawaii has better deal leh...

Hi Cawaii,
I remember the red and white invitation cards are exactly the same, except the ribbons. both are printed with many roses (like the lady's card one), am I correct? So if we chose to have vineyard theme, we can't have the red invitation card??
I love the red one very much... but can't decide the wedding theme.

Hi girlz and forest,
Did you manage to see the oriental theme set-up last night? Any comments?
 
hi cawaii,
kekek... u see, i currently hve not signed up with any hotel mah... only in the process of visiting ballrms... kekek.. so, must learn all the ropes of negotiation frm u gals... tt's y i asked u for tips lor.. kekek... i hvent started any negotiations yet..
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hi girlz,
did u visit the ballrm yday??? i was there till arnd 630 or 640.. bt dint see u leh...
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so pai seh leh... cos' i rem tt u mentioned to sunil abt me... but i had already met up with mark.. find tt its not too nice if i go to sunil now... so, i made appt with mark again... but yday, saw sunil first.. n when he asked for my name.. seems tt he prob guessed tt im the gal u mentioned??
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but he was really nice!!! i cldnt contact mark, n he helped me to find him... n b4 mark arrived.. took me to the ballrm n did most of the explanations liao.... really great guy!!
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okies gals,
yday unfortunately was not the entire oriental theme leh... only the aisles and table centrepieces utilised the oriental theme... the stage was a modified version... used white color drapes instead of maroon.. it was the couple's preference... but overall, it was quite nice... in fact, compared to the pictures of the oriental theme, it was sooo much nicer... doesnt look cheena at all.... the picture that the coords hve of the oriental theme is really cheena, but the actual thing is not!!!
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HTHs...
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