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Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

SnoWrite Posted: Sep 20, 2016 03:40 PM+

SnoWrite MEMBER SINCE: 9/16 TOTAL POSTS : 1 WEDDING DATE: Dec 31, 1969

Posted: Sep 20, 2016 03:40 PM

Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

I've been engaged for a month now and I'm so excited and so overwhelmed! (As I'm sure most of you were/are.) Long Island has my heart, I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else from where I grew up.

What's the most helpful thing you've done or are doing to make your wedding planning run smoothly?

Does anyone have input on the any of the following venues and quotes? Thank you so much in advance :)

1. Glen Cove Mansion
2. The Carltun
3. Westbury Manor
4. Fox Hollow
5. Riviera at Massapequa
6. Vanderbilt Museum

vargask07 Posted: Sep 21, 2016 03:42 PM+

vargask07 MEMBER SINCE: 9/16 TOTAL POSTS : 21 WEDDING DATE: Oct 20, 2018

Posted: Sep 21, 2016 03:42 PM

Re: Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

My fiancee + I were recently at Fox Hollow.

Fox Hollow quoted us at $115 pp (Friday) September 1st and $135 pp (Saturday) November 4th -
2017... We pushed back the wedding for October 2018 and the price did go up $142 pp (Saturday)

Hope this helps.

rnapolitano Posted: Nov 02, 2016 04:13 PM+

rnapolitano MEMBER SINCE: 11/16 TOTAL POSTS : 1 WEDDING DATE: Oct 06, 2017

Posted: Nov 02, 2016 04:13 PM

RE:Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

I can tell you from a guests experience that the Fox hollow has terrible food. Cocktail hour was ok. Dinner was horrible. I've been to two weddings there and the experience was the same for both as far as food. The bartenders were rude as well.

EDB10 Posted: Feb 01, 2017 02:20 PM+

EDB10 MEMBER SINCE: 2/17 TOTAL POSTS : 6 WEDDING DATE: Dec 30, 2017

Posted: Feb 01, 2017 02:20 PM

RE:Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

If you have quotes from Glen Cove Mansion and Westbury Manor, will you please send them to me? Thank you!

Photos of the Heart Posted: Mar 07, 2017 05:33 PM+

Photos of the Heart MEMBER SINCE: 10/03 TOTAL POSTS : 167 WEDDING DATE: Dec 31, 1969

Posted: Mar 07, 2017 05:33 PM

RE:Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

see photographer that's been at all these venues. A photographer is with you from before you are dressed until the special day is ended. The photographer sees which limos are on time, which hairdressers/make-up person has you ready on time, etc. Try checking out the reviews on www.photosoftheheart.com
and especially read the review entitled BEFORE THE WEDDING. Congratulations on your engagement. Ask about personal and special engagement photo sessions.
See engagement photos portfolio on the website.

laterrinenyc Posted: Mar 24, 2017 12:36 PM+

laterrinenyc MEMBER SINCE: 3/17 TOTAL POSTS : 2 WEDDING DATE: Sep 22, 2017

Posted: Mar 24, 2017 12:36 PM

RE:Newly Engaged & Overwhelmed

Definitely be sure to stay ontop of organizing! Set up personal appointments/times where you and your SO can review budgeting, scheduling, planning, etc. The more ontop of things you are, the easier the whole process will be. And definitely reach out to your networks for recommendations for a starting point! Best of luck :)