Shower Locations?

Hi all. Can anyone tell me of a good place to hold a wedding shower for about 45-50 women in the Rockville Centre, Baldwin, Oceanside area? I'm the maid of honor for my cousin who lives in that area, but since I'm from NYC, I need help!! Thanks a ton in advance!!! ---Lori

Do you know me? I think it's wonderful that people agree and disagree on this board, after all it's difference of opinions that make it so successful. If you did not like my opinion, all you had to do was say so. After 7 happy years of entertaining, the first time I get knocked, it;s by someone I never met met...how disheartening.

I can understand why you are upset. When you have a moment, re-read Monica's original posting, then re-read mine and maybe my suggestions might make more sense.

Shower Locations?

I recently went to a baby shower in Rockville Center - a place called Donatos. The service was pretty good and the food was also enjoyable. I've never been there before....they gave us a choice of 5 different entrees - I don't know how much they paid...

My bridal shower was at a hotel brunch. A Marriot here in Queens. We had our own room - the food selection was great - you might want to try a hotel.

Shower Locations?

You might try Alias Smith & Jones in Oceanside. They have a private party room. The food is pretty good. Good luck.

Rob, don't worry, I think that your response was taken a little out of context. I appreciate the information that you have given us, and I also think that Mark K. has a good idea with the suggested tipping sheet that he gives to his clients. I have been hanging out on the board for 9 months, and on several occasions the issue of tipping has come up....Why? because for most of us this is the first time we are doing this and do not know what to expect, or what to tip. My wedding is in a month, and I spent the other day over a lunch with another fellow bride-to-be discussing what to tip. Elizabeth it is unfortunate that our society is set up in such a way that good performance needs to be rewarded, but it is, so we have to just go with the flow. In planning my wedding on several occasions I had to take it out of the personal side and bring it back to business, for example: If we do a good job at work we get a bonus, or increased profit sharing or a stock option (all forms of tips that our employer offers to have a job well done. Forget it our catering halls are the ones that are really taking us! The gratuities are written into the contract!! at least with these vendors we have the opportunity to tip them based on performance, not just because. While I understand what you are saying and can sympathize with it, I become more frustrated with vendors like limo's and the catering hall that write it in automatically.

Jamelle