Well, I have decided to return to blog, esp now that I am going into the planning of our wedding. Just wanted to have some documenting of it somehow or another and hoping that I will persevere in blogging throughout. Hehehehe.
Since the PROPOSAL on 14 Feb 15 which was pretty surreal to me then and there as I was under quite some amount of work stress, the full amount of joy and happiness only came upon after the proposal. Well, the proposal was not up to my romantic expectations but I was very touched by his effort and I know that he did his best already. It was one of the best memories nonetheless! :) One that I will definitely share with our kids in the future.
After the PROPOSAL, we started researching on the hotels and it was quite tedious having to read up on all the wedding packages and details. The other more tedious thing was to find time to do the site visits which burnt some of our weekend time.
In this process, He was the one looking more into our finances and prices and rates and trying to negotiate for better packages. And me, being the girl, looks for a good menu, themes and venue feel. Hahahaha! Well, FOOD is of utmost importance to me okay! ^^
Nonetheless, here's our reviews on the hotels we shortlisted and seen (in no sequence of liking).
1. Novotel
Pros
- Food Menu : Good choice of palatable dishes
Cons
- Coordinator annoyed the shit out of the both of us. I have never seen Le Boyfriend so upset with a coordinator person before. So you can imagine how much the damage was done. Anyway, the feel that we gotten was that Novotel didn't lack our business.
- Ballroom: Low ceiling and too square and two stupid pillars blocking quite a far bit.
- Perks is so-so and not much negotiation could be done.
- Location: quite a distance from MRT and does not feel like a 4 star hotel when you step in, esp the part when it's like seem to link to Liang Court, probably?
2. Carlton Hotel
Pros
- Food is from the famous Wah Lok Restaurant
- Food menu is flexible for us to switch certain dishes
- The wedding coordinator, Michelle is very professional and cheerful; it really makes a difference! :) I strongly recommend her!
- Carlton has the feel of a high class hotel when you step in.
- Very conveniently located near CityHall!
Cons
- The ballroom that we require for has low ceiling and also pillars that block some view so we did not like it
- Package was non-negotiable (but this should not be a problem if you dont have an issue with money)
3. M Hotel
Pros
- Convenient Location
- Food menu is good
- Package offered is generous
- Personal cocktail area which is also your solemnisation area
- Attached room near the ballròom for resting, makeup and changing for bride and groom
- Big bridal suite with jacuzzi!
Cons
- Low ceiling
- Ballroom still seems abit cramped
- Did not like the plain white seatcovers
Okay, think that's quite about it. Haha. Shall share more when I get back today after my confirming of one of the three listed hotels. Am quite glad that we managed this without much arguments as we have very clearly defined roles. Hahaha but of course, he had to keep reminding to keep cost low. Hehe. Am really glad that we managed this within my expected timeframe and within less than 1.5 months. Hahaha! Achievement unlocked.
So yay!
✔ Wedding Hotel Booked!