BANGKOK UNIVERSITY

School of Humanities and Tourism Management

ASSIGNMENT 1 REPORT
Wedding Banquet Presentation

Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management

Subject: Banquet Management in Hotel Business

Classcode: HRI396

Lecturer: Ajarn Prapakorn Seetha

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TEAM MEMBERS

Members Student ID
Doan Tuong Phuoc Le (Doris) 1610590935
Khanh Thuy Mai Nguyen (Maka) 1610590901
Aye Aye Htun (Bobi) 1610591008
Saw Kyawt Tun (Charles) 1610590943
Sopiseth Chhean (Sak) 1610590950
So Pyay Shin Thant (Levi) 1610590976

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TEAM MEMBERS ................................................................................................................................................ 2

TABLE OF CONTENT ....................................................................................................................................... 3
PICTURE INDEX ................................................................................................................................................... 4
A. BASIC INFORMATION: .............................................................................................................................. 6
1. Venue: .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2. Banquet concept and color theme: .................................................................................................................. 6

3. Type of set up: .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

4. Service style:............................................................................................................................................................11

B. WEDDING PACKAGE, MENU AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ..............................11

1. Food and beverage: ..............................................................................................................................................12

2. Menu sets: ................................................................................................................................................................16

3. Gimmick menu: .......................................................................................................................................................17

4. Wedding package: .................................................................................................................................................19

5. Additional information: ......................................................................................................................................21

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PICTURE INDEX

Photo 1: InterContinental Saigon Hotel .................................................................................................. 6

Photo 2: Wedding’s welcome board .......................................................................................................... 6
Photo 3: Bridesmaid’ dresses ........................................................................................................................ 7
Photo 4: Floral decoration .............................................................................................................................. 7
Photo 5: Color palette for the banquet ................................................................................................... 8
Photo 6: Welcome board using Ivory color palette ........................................................................... 8
Photo 7: Having wholesome moments at the wedding with a dancing floor ..................... 9
Photo 8: Banquet set up with the dance floor and stage .............................................................. 9
Photo 9: An example layout of banquet arrangement .................................................................... 9
Photo 10: A DJ table set up .........................................................................................................................10
Photo 11: I shape set up ................................................................................................................................10
Photo 12: U shape set up ..............................................................................................................................10
Photo 13: Guests waiting for food service at their table .............................................................11
Photo 14: Staff are ready to serve the food .......................................................................................11
Photo 15: Roasted Oolong Duck ...............................................................................................................12
Photo 16: An example of a traditional Chinese meal .....................................................................12
Photo 17: Pork Rib ............................................................................................................................................13
Photo 18: Lobster ..............................................................................................................................................13
Photo 19: Roasted Duck ................................................................................................................................13
Photo 20: Champagne .....................................................................................................................................14
Photo 21: The Champagne tower/wine ceremony..........................................................................14
Photo 22: Cocktails ...........................................................................................................................................14
Photo 23: Cocktails decorated with strawberries............................................................................15
Photo 24: Mocktails..........................................................................................................................................15
Photo 25: Mocktails decorated with oranges.....................................................................................15
Photo 26: Mocktails with different flavors ..........................................................................................16
Photo 27: Soft drinks.......................................................................................................................................16
Photo 28: Set 2: Cowslip - symbolizes the freshness start of love (2,000++ THB) .....17
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Photo 29: Set 1: Lilacs - symbolizes the burning of love (2,500++ THB) ..........................17
Photo 30: Set 3: Dahlia - symbolizes faithful love and long-lasting (3,000++ THB) ...17
Photo 31: Dessert decoration .....................................................................................................................18
Photo 32: Dessert set for a wedding banquet ...................................................................................18
Photo 33: Special tea set 1 ...........................................................................................................................19
Photo 34: Special tea set 2 ...........................................................................................................................19
Photo 35: Special tea set 2 ...........................................................................................................................19
Photo 36: Special tea set 3 ...........................................................................................................................19
Photo 37: Special tea set 3 ...........................................................................................................................19
Photo 38: The aisle is decorated with fresh flowers and flower standees .........................21
Photo 39: A banquet set up with the dancing ground in the middle ....................................21
Photo 40: A reception desk example decoration ..............................................................................21
Photo 41: A wedding stage example decoration ..............................................................................22
Photo 42: Live band is offered as an addition service ...................................................................22

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A. BASIC INFORMATION:

1. Venue:

Photo 1: InterContinental Saigon Hotel

As the luxury landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's buzzing Central Business
District, InterContinental Saigon Hotel & Residences will be honored to be the selected
place of holding your wedding banquet. With experienced and fully trained wedding
specialists, together with 5-star international chefs and stunning venues, we're
promisingly giving you, your family and friends a sophisticated wedding night you'll
remember for a lifetime.

2. Banquet concept and color theme:

a. Banquet main concept:
Our main banquet concept will be outdoor/garden
style, with the decoration idea bases on minimalism
and fairy-tale inspiration. The whole wedding theme
will be created follows the idea of starting a whole
new fairytale story, which accordingly bring a slight
difference comparing with other wedding theme
concept.
Photo 2: Wedding’s welcome board

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A list of suggested decorative items for this theme includes:

− Floral-based decoration of wedding
invitations.
− Flower decoration in minimalist fairy-tale
style.
− Greenery centerpieces.
− Breezy bridesmaid’ dresses.
− A flower-adorned wedding cake.
− Botanical-inspired details.
− A floral necktie.

Photo 3: Bridesmaid’ dresses

The wedding banquet will take place outdoor, with the adjacent pool. The wedding on
the lawn will be surrounded with fresh atmosphere and the view to historical
destinations within the area.
With the combination between an ideal
weather, floral decoration and fairy-tale vibe,
this outdoor wedding ceremony will not only
bring freshness and romance, but also be
practical and sophisticated. Using fresh
blossoms for decoration, the wedding banquet
will be blessed with a dash of color and fragrant
scents. Additionally, soft fabrics such as chiffon
or tulle will add further mysticism to the
romantic, airy setting of an outdoor wedding.

Photo 4: Floral decoration

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b. Color theme:

Photo 5: Color palette for the banquet

To go with the minimalism of the banquet theme, Ivory will be the main color theme
for the wedding, together with some other colors in the same palette: Champagne,
Beige, Light Beige, etc.

Photo 6: Welcome board using Ivory color palette

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3. Type of set up:

As to fulfill the guest's needs of having a memorable wedding, we have two types of
set up for the banquet area: banquet set up and I/O/U shape of set up. Especially, a
dancing ground in the middle of the banquet will be available in both types. With the
dancing ground included, the whole wedding will become much more cheerful and
memorable.

Photo 7: Having wholesome moments at the wedding with a dancing floor

Banquet set up is a basic type of set up which is

suitable for every occasion, with tables are
arranged reasonably around the dancing floor.
In this example layout, the dance floor will be in
the middle of the banquet, surrounded by
tables, with the stage above it.

Photo 9: An example layout of banquet

arrangement

Photo 8: Banquet set up with the dance floor and stage

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With the suggested types of set up, together with the

stage and dancing ground, the couple can choose to have
the live band or DJ for the music background.

Photo 10: A DJ table set up

The second selection we offer to the guests is the I/O/U shape type of set up. In this
type, tables and seatings can be arranged in I shape, O shape, or U shape depending on
the bride and groom’s decision, and all surround the dancing floor in the middle.

Photo 11: I shape set up

Photo 12: U10

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4. Service style:
The service style at the wedding will be sit-down service, or as knowns as serve at table
style of service (America). With this service style, guests will have a comfortable and
pleasant experience during the wedding with the high-quality service from our well-
trained staff.

Photo 13: Guests waiting for food service at their table

Photo 14: Staff are ready to serve the food

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B. WEDDING PACKAGE, MENU AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Food and beverage:

a. Food:

Photo 15: Roasted Oolong Duck

In order to bring the inspiration to the wedding, our talented chefs had created the
wedding menu based on Asian cuisine, with the combination of the most significant
flavors from each Asian country. The best quality ingredients combined with the
ingenuity in flavor matching will promisingly bring the best experience to every guest.

Photo 16: An example of a traditional Chinese meal

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Significantly, the mainstays are Roasted Duck, Pork Rib, Tiger Prawns, cooked in many
styles from Korean style to Chinese way, with the use of Chinese herbs, Malaysian
Sambal sauce, and Cantonese sauce. Including traditional weddings, food is also an easy
way to honor parents and older relatives who may prefer traditional Chinese cuisine,
Vietnamese cuisine, and Malaysian cuisine to more standard Western party fare.

Photo 17: Pork Rib

Photo 18: Lobster

Photo 19: Roasted Duck

b. Beverage:
During the wedding, guests will be served with both alcohol and non-alcohol beverage.
▪ Alcohol:

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For alcoholic beverages, we choose to serve two kinds of alcohol at the wedding which
are champagne and cocktails. For a wedding toast, whether there are 50 people or 200,
champagne is still the best and suitable choice for you.

Photo 20: Champagne

Photo 21: The Champagne tower/wine ceremony

Another one is cocktail, which is perfect for cheering and celebrating in special
occasions. Cocktail hour is a perfect time to make new acquaintances, sharing and
connecting with people. During the cocktail hour, you can either showcase your family,
culture, or ethnicity.

Photo 22: Cocktails

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Additionally, cocktails can help cheer up the

atmosphere, therefore make your wedding
party more memorable and joyful.

Photo 23: Cocktails decorated with strawberries

▪ Non-alcohol:
Other beverage choices we have are mocktails and soft drinks.

Photo 24: Mocktails

Mocktail is a non-alcoholic cocktail: a

mixed drink without alcohol, usually mix
between tonic water and fruit syrup.

Photo 25: Mocktails decorated with oranges

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Mocktail is an ideal selection for people who can't drink alcohol or those who want a
fruity mixture as their drink.

Photo 26: Mocktails with different flavors

Soft drinks, a simple but necessary drink for any occasion and can be served efficiently.
Besides mocktails and soft drinks, we will also be serving mineral water.

Photo 27: Soft drinks

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2. Menu sets:
With global experience and intimate creativity, our chefs have created set menus with
various selections to suit the guest’ requirements. Accordingly, we have created three
menu recommendations that are combinations of Asian cuisine, with a reasonable
price.

Photo 29: Set 1: Lilacs - symbolizes the Photo 28: Set 2: Cowslip - symbolizes the
burning of love (2,500++ THB) freshness start of love (2,000++ THB)

Photo 30: Set 3: Dahlia - symbolizes faithful

love and long-lasting (3,000++ THB)

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3. Gimmick menu:
There are many options available as Gimmick menu that we offer for the wedding.

Photo 31: Dessert decoration Photo 32: Dessert set for a wedding banquet

a. Desserts:
Desserts are available as À la carte menu, with the following options:
− Crème Brulee with Pistachio Biscotti.
− Sticky Date Pudding, Walnut Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream.
− Apple Crumble Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream.
− Vanilla Black Forest Cake.
− Pana Cotta & lychee sweet soup with almond slice.
− Coconut Cream Pie and Chocolate Ice Cream.
− Fresh Fruits: Sweet Pomelo and American Grapes.

b. Special afternoon tea set:

Besides dessert, we offer three options for Special afternoon tea set, the bride and
groom can choose one set from the options, and the tea will be recommended later
depending on the season.

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▪ Set 1:
− Vanilla-Strawberry Dark Chocolate
Cake.
− Papaya Cake.
− Banana Cake and Cream Cheese
Frosting.
− Pistachio-Raspberry Cake.
Photo 33: Special tea set 1

▪ Set 2:
Photo 34: Special tea set 2
− Assorted French
Pastries.
− Pina Colada (Coconut, Lime,
Pineapple).
− Papaya Crème Brulee.
− Caramel and Caramelized Banana Tartlet.
− Apricot, Raspberry and Passion Fruit Tiramisu.

Photo 35: Special tea set 2 Kiwi, Coconut Cookie, Passion Fruit Mousse.

▪ Set 3:
− Plain Scone.
− Orange Scone.
− Da-Lat Strawberry Jam, Orange Marmelade, Double
Cream.

Photo 36: Special tea set 3

Photo 37: Special tea set 3

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4. Wedding package:
Based on the number of guests expected, our wedding package recommendation will
be suitable for a 250-guest banquet as the bride and groom planned. The total package
price will be ranging from 300,000++ to 350,000++ Baht. Our privileges including:
− Wedding menu prepared by talented chefs
− A 3-hour serve of soft drinks and mineral water throughout the wedding.
− 2 bottles of sparkling wine for toasting and pouring the Champagne tower in
the ceremony.
− 1 night stay at Suite with a breakfast for the bride and groom included.
− 1 changing room for the bride and bridesmaid.
− 1 pre-wedding-ceremony light meal for the bride and groom.
− A tasting meal arrangement for up to 10 people prior to the event day.
− Reception desk.
− Guest registration book.
− Lucky money box.
− An exclusive selection of table linens to choose from.
− A 3-tier wedding cake designed personally to the bride’s wish.
− Fresh floral decoration package from the hotel florists (inclusive of the flower
gate and flower decoration).
− Special door gifts for guests.
− A hotel-standard stage.
− A hotel-standard dancing floor.
− Standard-quality light and sound system.
Regardless of the wedding packages that the couple chooses, additional services are
available to add to the wedding, accordingly make the wedding ceremony a better
experience:
− MC for the ceremony.
− Live band performances.
− A 4-hour Limousine service for post-wedding-using.

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5. Additional information:
Apart from our standard decorating package,
customers can choose to decorate the aisle with
fresh flowers and flower standees according to
their liking.
There will be a dancing area in the middle of the
banquet area to fulfill the needs of dancing
performances after the ceremony.

Photo 38: The aisle is decorated with

fresh flowers and flower standees

Photo 39: A banquet set up with the dancing ground in

the middle

Reception desk can be decorated with

flowers, gift box and guest registration
book. Friends and families can write their
heartfelt wishes for the bride and groom
on the papers attached on the memorable
board. We will also prepare bridal's
bouquet based on her proposal.

Photo 40: A reception desk example decoration

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Wedding stage will be decorated with trendy design according to the wedding theme.

Photo 41: A wedding stage example decoration

Band performances can be added as customers’ preference. We offer both traditional

and international band selection.

Photo 42: Live band is offered as an addition service

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