Mini Review-floral terrace/starlight express

Hi All....I attended a wonderful wedding this weekend at Floral terrace with DJ starlight express...I thought it would be nice to post a review for you(for those who have booked or are still looking)....
I had a wonderful time at this wedding and enjoyed every moment.

Floral Terrace-Beautiful Hall...and only one wedding at a time!!! The coctail hour was amazing...sooooo much food and it was all delicious-especially the penne alla vodka!!! The decor was great and the atmosphere was nice. The reception room was beautiful...love those ceilings....as for the main course, I got the chicken. I was not a fan of mine, but others at my table got the shell steak and really liked it...the dessert was great...there was a great selection of desserts including ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy, chocolate fountain, etc....they were all delicious!!! There was some difficulty with the chocolate fountain because it stopped working midway and the chocolate just dribbled....also they did not serve the cake at the tables. Instead guests had to go up for their pieces. The server butchered the cake while trying to cut it up in front of the guests.
Some comments regarding the service:overall the service was good-the servers were very attentive...sometimes too attentive:at the coctail hour, I had my drink taken away twice, even though I was not finished. This also happened with my main course:, a waiter took my dinner away from me while I was still chewing!....the waiter that was assigned to us at our table was great!. He folded my napkin like a hundred times and offered to get us drinks from the bar. Very pleasant!!
Overall, the place was beautiful and the wedding was magnificent....

Starlight express-when we entered into the reception room, we were greeted by a percussionist who was amazing.....the dj seemed to play all the right music at all the right times....there was a few things I disliked..mostly about the MC....I was not crazy about him , actually he annoyed me....It was very difficult to understand him because he had the microphone too close to his mouth....also he made an attempt to get people up to the dance floor, however embarrased most people by pointing them out in addition to making unpleasant jokes.....he rushed the ending of the wedding: instead of letting the guests have fun, he gave instructions on how to finish the last two dances and was observed gesturing to cut off the music (with his hands )...I noticed that other guests were not pleased with him at all!!

I hope this helps...I would definitely recommend Floral Terrace...just make sure that they ask the guests if they are done with their meals first....
I'm definitely ambivalent about starlight express...I think that if there would have been another MC, I would have felt different about the company....I think that the persussionist was great and that the DJ was great as well!!

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Thanks for the review.

I am using Starlight Express and am a little worried about what you wrote. Do you remember the name of the MC?

Now, I am a bit worried....

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I was at the SAME wedding as you!! I'm friends with the bride- Denise! This is freaking me out, I went to a wedding last weekend at Woodbury CC and there was an LIW bride there too!!! we're everywhere!! lol

I agree w/ your comments on Starlight Express....as soon as I got there I knew it was them, b/c FH & I met with them 2 weeks ago (which FH really really liked them, but I'm a little concerned after today). Honestly I do think it was the MC who wasn't so great.....he annoyed me so much today!!!

The MC was REALLY loud, and when he did the 10 second kiss thing I wanted to slap him!! I agree he rushed the end of the wedding, I felt like he should've gotten everyone to get around the bride and groom earlier. And why was he constantly talking?? He must really like to hear himself!!! I thought his mike was turned up too high too.

I think Starlight Express is still a contender for us (love those lighting columns!!), BUT I think I'd go with Vinny, since I've read he's more low key. I've also read really great things about Paul. The MC today.....I don't remember his name but he's of a mid eastern background (not that he has an accent though). The only funny thing he said today was "don't worry I don't smell like curry".....but that could be really offensive to any guests with a mid eastern background.

I agree that the Floral Terrace was great.....the servers were slightly clumsy at times.....spilling water on the table etc. But they were very courteous. I had the shell steak- it was delicious!

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BTW- I was at table 11- where were you?

I just realized your getting married at Woodbury CC- I went to a wedding there last weekend- it was one of the best weddings I've been to in a long time!!! their dj was Satisfaction Guaranteed- they were amazing!

One thing I have to say about how they served the pasta at Woodbury- they came out w/ pots and plopped the pasta down in the bowls on the table (instead of bringing out the bowls with the pasta already served in it).....I didn't really care for this b/c a tiny bit of sauce splashed on my arm....not a big deal, but I just thought it was something I'd point out in case you didn't know how they serve the pasta. But, I have to say all the food was EXCELLENT!! I had a chicken dish (forgot the name, it had tomatoes and mozzarella on top w/ a mushroom sauce....soooooooo good!!!!), FH had steak and thought it was great too. If you have any questions about Woodbury...just let me know!!

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We used Starlight Express and they were awesome...We had Vinny as our MC and he was AWESOME..weare still getting compliments about the music at our wedding...don't let one bad experience effect your choice...they are outstanding!

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I was at that same wedding, HelenZ and I were both at table 2. I felt the same thing about the MC. I think that he was sooooooo hard to understand, and talked waaaayyyy too much! Thanks for the review!

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Posted by HelenZ

BTW- I was at table 11- where were you?

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Posted by beautyq115

We used Starlight Express and they were awesome...We had Vinny as our MC and he was AWESOME..weare still getting compliments about the music at our wedding...don't let one bad experience effect your choice...they are outstanding!

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Posted by Trishthedish

Thanks for the review.

I am using Starlight Express and am a little worried about what you wrote. Do you remember the name of the MC?

Now, I am a bit worried....

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Posted by rn4u2go

I was at that same wedding, HelenZ and I were both at table 2. I felt the same thing about the MC. I think that he was sooooooo hard to understand, and talked waaaayyyy too much! Thanks for the review!

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Posted by Maybride519

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Posted by Trishthedish

Thanks for the review.

I am using Starlight Express and am a little worried about what you wrote. Do you remember the name of the MC?

Now, I am a bit worried....

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I used Starlight Express and while I knew who I wanted as my MC ahead of time, I told them that I did not want an MC who will pressure people to get out of their seat. The Bride and Groom have that choice as to what type of MC they want. I wouldn't go too hard Starlight Express cause maybe they wanted someone who was going to get people to dance. I had NO problem what so ever with that because I specifically stated that I didn't want the MC to force anyone on the floor. They followed every request and all of my guests had a blast.
As for the whole microphone thing, if he was holding it too close to him mouth, thats totally something that he should have known better than to do.

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Posted by beautyq115

We used Starlight Express and they were awesome...We had Vinny as our MC and he was AWESOME..weare still getting compliments about the music at our wedding...don't let one bad experience effect your choice...they are outstanding!

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Posted by DancerBride

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Posted by HelenZ

BTW- I was at table 11- where were you?

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Thanks for the mini review on woodbury CC...wow I didn't realize that they serve the pasta that way...I will make sure that this does not happen...I was at table 9...It is funny how there are so many LIW brides all over..I had a great time at the wedding and thought it would be helpful to post a review for people.I see that you are getting married at douglaston manor...I actually looked at the place as well...but had to chose something further out in LI to accomodate family...How do you know denise and Ronnie? I've been a freind of Ronnies family for many years I teach at his mothers dance studio....

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Posted by Trishthedish

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Posted by beautyq115

We used Starlight Express and they were awesome...We had Vinny as our MC and he was AWESOME..weare still getting compliments about the music at our wedding...don't let one bad experience effect your choice...they are outstanding!

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Okay, I am not so worried anymore now that I have read from this. I requested Vinny so I am feeling good about the whole thing now. I also requeseted MC Paul just in case Vinny cannot make it so I feel like I requested the right MC's for my wedding.

Thank you ladies for helping me feel better.

I appreciate it!

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Message edited 11/12/2006 11:48:14 AM.

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I wanted to ask the Starlight brides- did you get the lighting columns? And did you get the screens with zap shots, or just a photo montage?

I loved the lighting columns yesterday....they looked so elegant! They didn't have any screens, but that's something we definitely want (we just have to decide if we want zap shots, or if we just want to do a montage during dinner).

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Thanks for the review!!
I'm so glad you had a good experience at Floral Terrace

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Posted by HelenZ

I wanted to ask the Starlight brides- did you get the lighting columns? And did you get the screens with zap shots, or just a photo montage?

I loved the lighting columns yesterday....they looked so elegant! They didn't have any screens, but that's something we definitely want (we just have to decide if we want zap shots, or if we just want to do a montage during dinner).

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Message edited 11/12/2006 2:01:24 PM.

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Posted by Trishthedish

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Posted by HelenZ

I wanted to ask the Starlight brides- did you get the lighting columns? And did you get the screens with zap shots, or just a photo montage?

I loved the lighting columns yesterday....they looked so elegant! They didn't have any screens, but that's something we definitely want (we just have to decide if we want zap shots, or if we just want to do a montage during dinner).

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This is what my package consists of:

1 DJ
1 MC
2 50" plasma screen tv's w/concert lights (I believe that they come with the column?)
3 montages
photographer for church - reception

I believe we will have either candid shots or zap shots during the entire night from the church to reception put on the screens. They did not state if they would be candid shots or zap shots.

Can you tell me what the difference is?

Thanks.

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Thanks for the review of Floral Terrace!

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My sister got married on the 20th of Oct. at Floral Terrace and used Starlight Express also. The place was fantastic, the food was incredible, the staff was attentive and friendly. Everything went smoothly!! You guys have nothing to worry about. She had Vinny as her MC and he was great. The music was great.

Congrats Floral terrace brides you made a great choice in catering halls!!!!!

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Posted by HelenZ

I was at the SAME wedding as you!! I'm friends with the bride- Denise! This is freaking me out, I went to a wedding last weekend at Woodbury CC and there was an LIW bride there too!!! we're everywhere!! lol

I agree w/ your comments on Starlight Express....as soon as I got there I knew it was them, b/c FH & I met with them 2 weeks ago (which FH really really liked them, but I'm a little concerned after today). Honestly I do think it was the MC who wasn't so great.....he annoyed me so much today!!!

The MC was REALLY loud, and when he did the 10 second kiss thing I wanted to slap him!! I agree he rushed the end of the wedding, I felt like he should've gotten everyone to get around the bride and groom earlier. And why was he constantly talking?? He must really like to hear himself!!! I thought his mike was turned up too high too.

I think Starlight Express is still a contender for us (love those lighting columns!!), BUT I think I'd go with Vinny, since I've read he's more low key. I've also read really great things about Paul. The MC today.....I don't remember his name but he's of a mid eastern background (not that he has an accent though). The only funny thing he said today was "don't worry I don't smell like curry".....but that could be really offensive to any guests with a mid eastern background.

I agree that the Floral Terrace was great.....the servers were slightly clumsy at times.....spilling water on the table etc. But they were very courteous. I had the shell steak- it was delicious!

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Posted by tricia3381

how was the weddng at wedding at woodbury the weekend before?

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Posted by HelenZ
I just realized your getting married at Woodbury CC- I went to a wedding there last weekend- it was one of the best weddings I've been to in a long time!!! their dj was Satisfaction Guaranteed- they were amazing!

One thing I have to say about how they served the pasta at Woodbury- they came out w/ pots and plopped the pasta down in the bowls on the table (instead of bringing out the bowls with the pasta already served in it).....I didn't really care for this b/c a tiny bit of sauce splashed on my arm....not a big deal, but I just thought it was something I'd point out in case you didn't know how they serve the pasta. But, I have to say all the food was EXCELLENT!! I had a chicken dish (forgot the name, it had tomatoes and mozzarella on top w/ a mushroom sauce....soooooooo good!!!!), FH had steak and thought it was great too. If you have any questions about Woodbury...just let me know!!

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Posted by HelenZ

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Posted by Trishthedish

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Posted by HelenZ

I wanted to ask the Starlight brides- did you get the lighting columns? And did you get the screens with zap shots, or just a photo montage?

I loved the lighting columns yesterday....they looked so elegant! They didn't have any screens, but that's something we definitely want (we just have to decide if we want zap shots, or if we just want to do a montage during dinner).

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This is what my package consists of:

1 DJ
1 MC
2 50" plasma screen tv's w/concert lights (I believe that they come with the column?)
3 montages
photographer for church - reception

I believe we will have either candid shots or zap shots during the entire night from the church to reception put on the screens. They did not state if they would be candid shots or zap shots.

Can you tell me what the difference is?

Thanks.

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I don't really know if there's a difference in what style of zap shots you can get- I think they just shoot pictures- w/o really posing anyone. I went to a wedding last weekend at Woodbury CC, where they gave a mini recap of the wedding ceremony while we were having dinner- it was so cool!! I thought that was a nice touch for guests who didn't make it to the ceremony- that's something I might ask to have done.

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Posted by Trishthedish

Yes, Vinny told me that they will take pics at the church and then display them on the plasma screens for people who could not be there. I thought that was really nice.

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Posted by HelenZ

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Posted by DancerBride

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Posted by HelenZ

BTW- I was at table 11- where were you?

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Thanks for the mini review on woodbury CC...wow I didn't realize that they serve the pasta that way...I will make sure that this does not happen...I was at table 9...It is funny how there are so many LIW brides all over..I had a great time at the wedding and thought it would be helpful to post a review for people.I see that you are getting married at douglaston manor...I actually looked at the place as well...but had to chose something further out in LI to accomodate family...How do you know denise and Ronnie? I've been a freind of Ronnies family for many years I teach at his mothers dance studio....

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I've known Denise since 1997.....I met her when she dated a guy in my ex's band......she's the sweetest girl ever!!!!! I'm so happy for her & Ron!!! They are so meant for each other!!

Your welcome for the review on Woodbury.....the pasta thing isn't such a huge deal, but me being a bride to be....it's something I noticed!

Did you see Douglaston Manor after the renovations? Just curious. The location was perfect for us b/c I have family upstate and in LI, so it's a good halfway point being in Queens.

It's amazing where you can bump into an LIW bride......it's definitely a good thing that we report back, since a lot of people who book their halls have never actually been there for a party (like me!!).

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