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CLM brides- questions for Nick thread! UPDATED WITH ANSWERS!!

GoingNutty Posted: May 17, 2005 07:18 PM+

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Posted: May 17, 2005 07:18 PM

CLM brides- questions for Nick thread! UPDATED WITH ANSWERS!!

I told Nick we have a lot of questions and he said putting together a list that he could look over and answer would be great. He will e-mail me the answers so that I can post them on here. Fire away!

SweetCin704 Posted: May 17, 2005 07:36 PM+

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Posted: May 17, 2005 07:36 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

If you are doing yacht arrival, when do they take you (b4 start of cocktail hour? when cocktail hr starts?) How long are you out on boat?

When will 2nd bridal suite be complete?

Can rose petals be thrown on dock? (when get off yacht)

Where do vendors generally sit?

How many tables fit around dance floor (b4 going to the area near bar)?

katieshope Posted: May 17, 2005 10:07 PM+

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Posted: May 17, 2005 10:07 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

What is the max number the rooms hold?

soontobemrsv Posted: May 17, 2005 10:57 PM+

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Posted: May 17, 2005 10:57 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

ill think of questions, but for now...... i do know that nick said you go on the boat for about 10-15 minutes, to answer your question.

cmastro25 Posted: May 17, 2005 11:47 PM+

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Posted: May 17, 2005 11:47 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

Do you get a rehearsal before the wedding? If it is done day of, how is it handled if the bride and groom don't want to see each other?

Regarding the Yacht, what happens when you are married at CLM. Do you go to the yacht right after ceremony?

For the children 5 and under that are free, what are the meals? Do vendors get the same meals as guests and where do they sit?

Are you able to have lit candles on the tables with your centerpeices?

How many chairs can be accomodated in the outdoor ceremony area?

I'm drawing a blank for now. I know I have some more. :)

mrswask Posted: May 18, 2005 12:47 AM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 12:47 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

I just saw this and can answer a couple from my own experience from my wedding. There were lit taper candles on the tables along with my centerpieces which already had candles in the pedestal - the whole effect looked beautiful.
We were thinking of doing the rose petals down the aisle (I got married outside there) but changed out mind because we figured since it was outside on the water, they'd probably blow away and it would be a waste.

laughinlala Posted: May 18, 2005 09:46 AM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 09:46 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

Can we take pics at the hall prior to ceremony?

When do we plan menu?

When should we start to work with cake deisgner?

I know I have more but, that is all I can think of right now!

jeanla4c Posted: May 18, 2005 10:32 AM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 10:32 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

Hey guys...I was just at CLM on MOnday and asked a bunch of those questions....you also get a sheet with FAQ when you do your menu and a bunch of those are on it....SO in case you want to know here are some answers:

Hall pictures---you need to find out what is going on there that day to see if you can take pics there before or when you can.

Menu--You set up an appt with them about 6-8 weeks in advance to pick your menu and cake as well as tentative seating chart (and get placecards from them if you are using theirs)

Yacht--When you arrive for the cocktail hour you are greeted by Nick and the bridal attendant. They take you over to board the boat. You go out there for a little while, long enough for your photographer to get some pictures, probably 15-20 minutes and then come in.

Hope that helps!

jeanla4c Posted: May 18, 2005 10:33 AM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 10:33 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

Posted by katieshope

What is the max number the rooms hold?

DOwnstairs is 300 I believe, upstairs, 150????

jeanla4c Posted: May 18, 2005 10:34 AM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 10:34 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

How many tables fit around dance floor (b4 going to the area near bar)?

My seating plan has about 13 tables around the dance floor before going back into the bar area.

katieshope Posted: May 18, 2005 04:18 PM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 04:18 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

thanks!!

DayBeforeThanksgiving Posted: May 18, 2005 04:22 PM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 04:22 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

What do the place cards look like? Plain white rectangles, or do they bend in half and sit up straight?

Do they print the names on them or do we?

Who lights the candles the come with the package?

What bakeries can we/can't we use?

N.Y.bride Posted: May 18, 2005 04:37 PM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 04:37 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

What do the place cards look like?

They are plain white and say Chateau La Mer in Gold. Below That it says Guest I think and then the next line below that says Table I think. They do fold in half so the will stand up the long way.

Do they print the names on them or do we?

We need to visit the calligrapher yet again ugh

What bakeries can we/can't we use? Theres two. I know Nick recommends Black Forest Bakery.

mcaula Posted: May 18, 2005 04:45 PM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 04:45 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

If the bridal suite is not done would they be able to set up the bridal party in that other room upstairs across from the bridal suite? Of course if they do not have another event going on there because the bridal suite is just too small for my bridal party.

GoingNutty Posted: May 18, 2005 05:20 PM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 05:20 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

Posted by N.Y.bride

What do the place cards look like?

They are plain white and say Chateau La Mer in Gold. Below That it says Guest I think and then the next line below that says Table I think. They do fold in half so the will stand up the long way.

Do they print the names on them or do we?

We need to visit the calligrapher yet again ugh

What bakeries can we/can't we use? Theres two. I know Nick recommends Black Forest Bakery.

The other bakery is Villa Bella on Montaulk Highway right in Lindenhurst. Their cookies/pastires are what they serve at the tasting and they are SO good! I am going to check them out for the cake cuz I have heard mixed things about Black Forrest.

jeanla4c Posted: May 18, 2005 05:27 PM+

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Posted: May 18, 2005 05:27 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

If you pick one of the cakes from the book (which we did), it is from Black Forrest and included, otherwise there may be additional charges. There are a lot of options for looks/flavors of cake, filling, etc. We picked a chocolate cake with cannoli filling with butter cream....can't wait!

GoingNutty Posted: May 31, 2005 09:42 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 09:42 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

Any other questions? If not, I'll e-mail him the list!!

GoingNutty Posted: Jul 05, 2005 11:21 PM+

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Posted: Jul 05, 2005 11:21 PM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

I'll bring this tomorrow if you guys have any other questions!!

N.Y.bride Posted: Jul 06, 2005 08:14 AM+

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Posted: Jul 06, 2005 08:14 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

I know I called Nick yesterday and he said the Bridal Suite should be ready before my wedding and thats 7/31

Im still not so sure though

N.Y.bride Posted: Jul 06, 2005 08:59 AM+

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Posted: Jul 06, 2005 08:59 AM

Re: CLM brides- questions for Nick thread!

I chose chateau briand and also chicken cordon bleu. My family is allergic to mushrooms and I just founf out both have mushrooms. Is it like a gravy that they can pass on? Can it be done without the mushrooms? Will it be just as good?

The rest of my family is allergic to fish and my other 2 dishes are...............FISH