Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Have not seen the actually setting.. although been 2 frens wedding dinner there abt 2 yrs ago... like the plush red settings at the recept area.. but nt v sure if the aisle is long and grand? Think the length of the aisle is quite impt to us as we are going tohave a military march in..

Now currently no time to go down and see the venue yet... sigh... how?
 


Hello gals,

Amore, Besse and hamu: Welcome welcome! I'm so happy to see that the thread is getting busy again
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Besse, don't worry. You still have time. I think you can just drop by anytime and just take a peep to see if you like the ballroom or not. I personally find that the aisle is not that long as compared to other hotels but I'm quite ok with it cos i'll get nervous otherwise
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As for boutiques, of those that you have named, I have only been to Ted Wu. Find the gowns very very nice and the workmanship is excellent. You'll feel the difference when you try it on. but i didn't take up the package becos it was above my budget.

As for BV, I've heard and read very extreme comments. I think it all boils down to whether you can click with the designer - Michelle Huimin. But their gown are definitely beautiful too...

Never been to Wedding Present but I think Dolphie is with them... she'll probably tell you more...
 
my colleague signed up with BV, and he like their service very much... he was telling me how good his wife look after putting on the gown designed by Michelle... but on the other hand... heard some no so gd comments of BV oso... ya I think like wat mail lum say it really depends on whether u can click with the person anot... up to individual.....

Popeye, based on my memory during my last meeting with them, i think their weekdays are flexible...but min 25 tables? else the ballroom will look very empty... for mon/fri i think is min 30 tables... and sat/sun is 40 tables...if u can nego maybe can go down to 35 tables for sat/sun..

Besse, ya their ballroom is kinda short vertically.. so will not be a long wedding march... but maybe ur military march can start from the foyer instead of the entrance?... so can make it longer.....
 
Hi Mai Lum, Amore

Thanks for your inputs..

Am really overwhelmed by the magnitude of preparations... actually up till today, parents still not yet decide on a date.. sigh.. so much ding dong-ing... Hope can settle the date soon so can proceed to confirm on venue.. I think venue is very impt as I want a place with good ambience.. Parents think otherwise.. that they wanted a place that serves nice food..

oh.. with regards to the bridal package, I am a little fearful abt going to try gowns.. I'm a little on the fleshy side on my arms.. and have thick shoulders (big bones), so am at the quite self conscious stage ... sigh.. any quick slim method to recommend??
 
Hi Besse,
So here you are.
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Wondering if I've met you before. Hee hee. My weddings on 17th June. If you've tentatively booked on 10th June, then it should be empty right? Otherwise you wouldn't be able to make a tentative booking?
Re the ballroom, I don't think the aisle is long. However a friend is also having a military march-in in Marriott too, so I think it's not a problem.

I've signed up with TWP, and my personal opinion so far is that it's given me great service. I feel very comfortable every time I'm in the shop, not overwhelming at all. It is also one of the shops that are design-focused, hence most of the OTR gowns I saw were quite different from each other.

Hope this helps!
 
Hi Dolphie

I've nt made any tentative booking yet. He just proposed on Saturday. So just started looking .. and what i meant by tentative is the date, not the booking.

How did you come to select your date? Just pick any date or parents who did the selection? Sigh, our parents want to choose "special auspicious dates".. *rolleyes* think by time they ready with dates, our choice locations will be booked up.. den muz start looking for new dates... at the rate we going, think no nid to hold wedding .. Haiz..

So Marriott aisle is short.. hmm, means have lesser pair of sword bearers.. hahah.. can save on angbao and lesser sabo.. good good, will try to push for Marriott..
 
Hi Besse,

our date selection is oso abit like urs... my mum don't want to make the decision coz she say should be the male side choose the date... then my MIL everyday need to work... no time to go to dunno where to ask the 'sifu'...so keep on dragging.. so in the end my hubby and I make our own decision to choose a date we want... hehee in fact is a date I want...
 
Amore

So good, can choose date you want. If given the choice, I would want a simple wedding in end of year probably... at least weather very much cooler and can zip away to a xmas honeymoon!!!

But parents wanted June.. Sigh...
 
Hi Besse and Amore,
Choosing the date wasn't too difficult for me. My bf and I basically settled everything ourselves, of course with input from both sets of parents. This way, we won't "play favourites". However, his side will have more tables due to the large number of relatives. I'm still wondering if my parents may feel a bit "left out"...

How about the rest? Do you have any problems with the number of tables for each side?
 
Besse,

if ur parents really want june next yr better ask them to choose it fast... coz next yr think alot pple getting married... for banquet not much choices left... alot of preparation oso...

Dolphie,

mine abt the side as you the only diff is my side more tables...my family bigger.. so meaning gal side more... have not tell his mother yet... dunnot how will she feel.. just hope she is okay with it!
 
hi besse,

why not you visit this website http://verywed.com/lunar
to get the dates in June so that you can narrow it down.

Or you can always say that the you have pick a few dates, but only the date that you want is available. hope that i will not get you in trouble.
 
hahah.. that will be helluva trouble.
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Envy you gals.. so lucky, can settle on your own dates.. sigh.. muz please both sides.. cos both side oso pang dan.. kekke

As for no. of tables.. both our extended families big.. so think will be shooting for abt 40 over tables.. friends wise, we both have quite a lot of people that we have to invite too.. colleagues, frens from hall, frens from JC, Sec school etc.. *headache*

Just curious.. how did your guys propose?
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hehe.. okok .. at least not you ask him mah...

my date not yet confirm.. may have to postpone to a later date.. sigh... think might be a good idea too... 8 months to prepare... seemed like a bit rush.. esp now he like v busy with work.. and going away for his ultimate dive trip... *sulk*

Don like the idea of sourcing out the stuff alone...
 
Hi Amore, how's your wedding preparation? When's yours by the way, mine's Aug, have not settled on the bridal shop yet......getting a bit kan cheong already.:P
 
hi lilac... mine still okie... confirm photographer and gown design liao.. mine is in Nov... so urs first....aiyo better hurry look for one now!... maybe they can rush for u a mtm... so far got any bridal in mind?
 
Have been doing research and shortlisted the following according to my budget and their style:

Flamingo, Dang, White Link, Emanuel B, X-Zen and Milan.

However, I have not visited any of the shops yet, will try to do it before CNY.

By the way, I remembered my Co-ordinator at Marriot told me that we get to chose the flowers for our dinner. Any idea when can we do that and also, are the flowers provided enough to decorate the whole ballroom, or are we supposed to pay and topup some more?
 
visited Milan, Dang and Emuanuel B with my frens... like Emuanuel B gowns....hmm too bad i already sign up with one... a fren of mine was with X-Zen... and she like dat service very much....

Who's ur co-ordinator?.. mine's Angela... I rem she told me 3 months b4 our wedding she'll give us a call to talk abt the menu, invites, ballroom deco etc...so for urs will be ard May lor...

As for the deco... think can choose from a few theme?...and if u want more or flowers they dun provide... will need to top up...
 
hello,

Lilian had left Marriott and she is my co-ordinator. not sure who is taking over. anyone knows about it.

my big day is in June. just waiting for my flat to be ready by end of Jan.
 
Hi all,
This thread's been pretty quiet...

Hi Nokia,
Yes, Lilian has left already and I was talking to her before she left. At that time, she did not know who will be taking over her accounts and she said that an email will be sent. However, since then (Dec 13), I have not received any email.
I guess we should receive some news closer to our wedding date?

Hi Lilac and Amore,
I didn't know that we could choose flowers for the theme. Thought they had predetermined sets or combinations of flowers?

Till tmr, tata!
 
Hi Dolphie,

yup.. i think we are given predetermined sets to choose from... but, i think, if we were to choose the flowers which is not available.. we will have to top up the difference...

hmm so dat was quite sometime ago that she(Lilian) left Marriott...most prob u guyz will be receiving calls from the new co-ordinator, if there is any, when ur wedding is getting closer....
 
Hi Gals,

Yes, Lilian has left but i received an email from the Director, Sunil to inform that my "case" has been taken over my Richard Goh. Just in case you want to call him, he can be reached at the same number as Lilian's (68314505).

Have a great weekend, ladies!
 
Hi mail_lum,
When did Sunil email you? I've not received any email at all, even though Lilian has confirmed my email address with almost every communication that we had. Wondering if I should call to find out as I'm a bit apprehensive. Not sure whether I can click well with the person who takes over the accounts...
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Hi Amore,
With regards to the flowers, not much choice right? If I'm not wrong, there're only 2 standard decor available...
 
Hi Dolphie,

I got Sunil's email 2 days ago. Maybe it's becos my wedding is drawing near... i'm also abit worried that i can't click with the new coordinator. Actually, before Lilian left, she told me that Sunil will be handling my wedding but after the new year, i was informed it's Richard. I just hope that things will turn out fine. This is already the 2nd time it's happening to me. I almost signed up with another hotel last year and it was because of a change in the coordinator that i decided to cancel my booking. Hope everything will go smoothly this time cos i can't back out now... *fingers crossed*
 
hi dolphie.. yup not much choice to choose from.. think i'll just stick to the ones they provide.. not intending to spend extra on dat...

hi mail lum... when's ur wedding?
 
hi gals,

don't worry, if you wedding date is more than 3 mths away, they will only call you then on the cards. Other details are finalized 1 mth before your wedding. So i think you'll just have to be patient.

my flower arrangements are according to their given themes, but i made some modifications which they allow perhaps becos not much difference in cost.

if you had any special requests that you already communicated to lilian, would be advisable to reconfirm again. for me, my requests were properly recorded so the new coord knows of the requests.

okie, will keep you posted after my wedding!
 
wow.. mail um... another 2 mths 2 days to be exact...excited?.. how's ur prep?

happy...u oso having ur wedding soon?... when will dat be?
 
Congrats happy..!!... mei mei okie!... rest well and sleep well....wishing u a blissful marriage in advance!!...
 
hihi.

i'm new to this thread. Am currently thinking of opting for Marriot.
wat r the things that are negotiable for their package?
 
hi ino,

welcome... the usual things like more invites, more parking, extra barrel of beer or free-flow, more people for food tasting, etc.

that's all i can think of at the moment. hope this is helpful
 
Harrow,

me new here too. we also booked marriot for Aug 03. Really excited about it... Managed to settle a few things over last weekend like bridal boutique and photography. Now busy looking for videography and looking forward to renovated our new house.
 
Hi there!
was rather concern too when Lilian told me she's leaving..... but not to worry about this Richard fella, so far he's been prompt and efficient (eps in rtng calls). He introduced himself to us, by first emailing my fiance about his taking over, and even followed up with a call.

Though a word of caution, before Lilian left, she advised us not to take up the printing with Jasvy, as there were quite a fair bit of complain. Spoke to Richard with rgds to this, he thinks otherwise, so, no choice, did my h/w given 2 diverse opinions... true enough, Jasvy is charging at a very premium rate ($$$)... and er.. might be the wrong timing i called both times, they don't sound the very accomodating type, even to extend of being impatient. Guess their airs tis pretti much justified by their big pool of clientele. I would go with Lilian's advise... you might like to check the printing forum here, seems everyone tis singing praises of Hi-Tech. Try calling them if you still have the choice, you would know what i mean by the difference. Then again, it maybe a personal opinion really.
 
Hi Van

Understand that this Richard is actually a supplier of Marriott Wedding Supplies in the past.

So i am not sure if he can be good in wedding coordination, i am keeping my fingers cross as well, as I also have Richard for my May 03 wedding!

I still like Agnes the best, she is patient, kind & negotiable.

Cheers
 
Hi Spiderman,

Yes, Sheena is still with Marriott and she is my wedding coordinator. Is she your coordinator too?
 
Hi all,

Sheena is still in mariott as she i smy wedding coordinator. understand that she is the manager for wedding catering... just sign up with mariott too
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Hi Mouse,

I am also an Aug Marriott bride
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Any idea how soon we can go for food tasting as well as collect the invitation cards? Cos' my mum says we have to send out the cards before the lunar Seventh month so that should be more than a month to two months before the wedding.
 
hi mouse,

I am a Sept bride in Mariott... Juz went down to sgin the contract with Sheena yesterday and she told me that she will be leaving mariott soon... my new coordinator will be Angela... so lucky... hope things will turn out fine... keeping my fingers x
 
Hi Xcited,
ooops, we didn't know abt this. Did you meet up with Angela? When is Sheena leaving?

Hi Lilac,
If I remember correctly, the food tasting is like two or three months before the actual day. As for the invitation cards, it will be very challenging to send out before lunar seventh month bcos people may forget about it after one whole long month. I think we will send out ours abt 3 weeks b4 the actual even though it's within lunar seventh month.
 
Hi mouse,

sheena was saying that Angela might contact us mayb sometime nex week. not so sure when sheena will b leaving...
 
Hi xcited,

found out that sheena will be leaving by the end of this month. Our coordinator is Angela too.

Lilac,
The food tasting is one month b4 the actual day. btw, me not an Aug Bride but an August Bridegroom
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Hey All,

I am also a Mariott bride in May 03...
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I received a call from Richard introducing himself as he's taking over Lilian's... & he say he would call me after CNY to arrange for food tasting & collection of wedding cards.... but until now, neber heard from him leh... abit worried abt his follow-up skills... i dun feel easy having to work wif someone who can't follow-up...

Has anyone tok to Richard lately? how's he so far?? not trying to be biased, but i wld feel much more comfy coordinating wif a lady on my wedding stuff.... hehee..

if i still dun hear from him, i will hv to give him a call soon...
 
Hi Jo,
I'm also following up with Richard. Have only received an email and a phone call(?) from him just after Lilian left, to introduce himself. But as my wedding is in June, it's still a bit too early for him to arrange for anything. I was told that wedding cards are collected a month before?
Spoke to him recently again, to enquire about some stuff, and he did seem quite nice on the phone.
Sorry I can't help you more where this is concerned. Anyone else who's liasing with Richard? Feedback very much appreciated.
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Hi Mouse
During food tasting, will our wedding coordinator be present together with us to note down comments of the food? Thank you.
 
Hi Gals,

My wedding is in March and my coordinator is Richard. So far, i think he's pretty ok and accommodating, but think he's quite busy. Need to chase him for his responses sometimes... but overall, think he's alright.

Curious, Richard wasn't there during my food tasting. What he did was gave us a little booklet to note our comments for each dish and he called us back 1-2 days later to confirm changes/improvements.

Dolphie, if you are using your own printer and not the one recommended by Marriott, I think you need to collect your cards earlier... perhaps 1.5 to 2 months before. I used my own printer, so i collected my cards 2.5 months before my wedding.
 


Hi Dolphie & Mail Lum,

thanks for the reply. I just gotten a call from Richard today & i've arranged to meet up wif him tomorrow morning... i am the kan-cheong type... dun wan to delay anymore...

i agree wif both of u... he sound veri nice & accomodating over the phone... let's jus hope he agree to my requests tomoro....
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I'll be collecting my cards tomoro as well as i'm using my own printer...

i wld prefer Richard not to be ard during the food tasting... it's good that he let us write down our comments by ourselves... then we can be more critical lah....

will keep you gals posted after my meeting wif Richard... have a great weekend!
 

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