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my 11/15/03 review!

jags77 Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:22 PM+

jags77 MEMBER SINCE: 3/03 TOTAL POSTS : 1395 WEDDING DATE: Nov 15, 2003

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:22 PM

my 11/15/03 review!

Here is part of my review. we had a 3 day wedding so i'll do my review of the other days soon.

Everything was so wonderful on Saturday. I was worried it may rain but it was sunny. However FREEZING w/ the high winds that day and having to take pictures outside of Crest Hollow.

Crest Hollow- A+
They really treated us so well- they were trying to make sure nothing upset me- I loved our maitre'd and my attendant. We had Crest Hollow's food and an Indian caterer- I heard the food was really good (didn't get to eat much even though my attendant made us 4 plates). The cake was beautiful! They upgraded our cake- it was supposed to be 4 tiers- I think it had an extra tier or 2. Everything was setup exactly as I had asked- minus a frame here or there. I cannot wait to see the video. We are missing the Indian bride and groom I had for the cake table which is really upsetting to me

Flowers Michele- A+++++++++++
I didn't have anything to worry about! Everything was so beautiful. They worked w/ all the changes I kept making and set everything up for me even though I told them I would have helpers- they unwrapped all my 2 tiered silver plated centerpieces and set up 12 of the candleholders and votives for each table. They were willing to provide me with another bouquet when I couldn't find the 2 throw away bouquets (they had them- but they were upstairs - I didn't know that at the time).

House of Deepali- A+++++
They had the mandap (wedding canopy- similar to chuppah) set up on time and took it down in only amazingly 20 minutes. The aisle was so pretty and they were so accomodating.

Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians- Mitch Greenberg and Jagjit Singh- A+
Everyone loved them - they played so well. It was nice for an Indian wedding to actually have these live instruments instead of just a recording of it which is mostly how it's done.

Horse and Carriage and Indian Drum Player- A++++
Eagle Carriage (Sam) provided the horse and carriage in the cold weather. It was really nice how the groom and his family came in in this festive procession. Sam is a great guy if anyone needs horse and carriage. The Dhol player (indian drum player) got everyone motivated and dancing in this procession.

Fine Art Photo and Video- A+++++++
I LOVED them- I was really nervous about getting annoying photographer/videographer as I had from another company at my eng party. But they were funny, professional, and put everyone at ease. I cannot wait to get the pics back. I barely saw the videographer- I was worried he'd be intrusive- but he was great.

Dynasty - A
We just used them for our ride back to the hotel. We had a phantom rolls - they waited around for us and were great.

We extended the reception by an hour at Crest Hollow that night so we extended everything else so things were a bit chaotic but my family took care of most of this.

H&J Bus- A+++++++
We used them to transport us around in the day and shuttle guests back and forth from hotel to crest hollow- they were so accomodating and the bus was great too.

Huntington Hilton- NO RATING
I need to contact my salesperson before I include my review of them. I was very annoyed and lost my voice in dealing w/ them my wedding night.

I guess that's all. I'll try to add pictures soon.

OctBride03 Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:39 PM+

OctBride03 MEMBER SINCE: 9/02 TOTAL POSTS : 6768 WEDDING DATE: Oct 19, 2003

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:39 PM

Re: my 11/15/03 review!

Congratulations everything sounds like it was GREAT!!!

What do you mean you had a 3 day wedding? How did that work? I'd like to hear more about that!

mlp924 Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:56 PM+

mlp924 MEMBER SINCE: 5/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6172 WEDDING DATE: Mar 12, 2004

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:56 PM

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Congrats! It seems like you did a great job of incorporating both cultures into your special day. Very nice

peeweesgirl Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:56 PM+

peeweesgirl MEMBER SINCE: 8/03 TOTAL POSTS : 1864 WEDDING DATE: May 15, 2004

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:56 PM

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Congretulations!!!!!!!! Let us know when there are pics (BHB)

Lisa

g&s 11/8/03 Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:58 PM+

g&s 11/8/03 MEMBER SINCE: 10/03 TOTAL POSTS : 29 WEDDING DATE: Nov 08, 2003

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 03:58 PM

Re: my 11/15/03 review!

Congrats !!

I also lost my voice the night of my wedding delaing with the people at the Hilton. There was no couch in the room, a big messy space from where one once sat. My husband called 6 times in two days and they just kept blowing us off, needless to say they never sent up a couch after all the requests. They also said that there were no chairs available to bring up which I founf very hard to believe. Needless to say we paid for the suite and we should've just gotton a reular room and never would've missed the couch

July2004Bride Posted: Nov 20, 2003 08:49 PM+

July2004Bride MEMBER SINCE: 8/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2859 WEDDING DATE: Jan 01, 2012

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 08:49 PM

Re: my 11/15/03 review!

Congratulations!!

spel Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:11 PM+

spel MEMBER SINCE: 7/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1187 WEDDING DATE: Oct 25, 2003

Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:11 PM

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congratulations! sounds like a lovely wedding. i can't wait to see pics!!

Icey Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:56 AM+

Icey MEMBER SINCE: 8/03 TOTAL POSTS : 173 WEDDING DATE: Sep 28, 2003

Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:56 AM

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Congrats !!! I'd love to hear more about the 3 day wedding too!!

jvs77 Posted: Nov 21, 2003 02:34 PM+

jvs77 MEMBER SINCE: 6/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2836 WEDDING DATE: Sep 23, 2004

Posted: Nov 21, 2003 02:34 PM

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Congrats Mrs.!! Your wedding sounds like it was fantastic!!

Tammy5-03 Posted: Nov 21, 2003 06:11 PM+

Tammy5-03 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1126 WEDDING DATE: May 11, 2003

Posted: Nov 21, 2003 06:11 PM

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It sounds wonderful, congrats.

allure Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:34 PM+

allure MEMBER SINCE: 12/02 TOTAL POSTS : 14367 WEDDING DATE: Jan 16, 2011

Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:34 PM

Re: my 11/15/03 review!

Congrats

JimmysBride Posted: Nov 22, 2003 08:59 AM+

JimmysBride MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 10131 WEDDING DATE: Oct 09, 2004 WEDDING LOCATION: St. Agnes Cathedral

Posted: Nov 22, 2003 08:59 AM

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Congrats!! Can't wait to see pics!

AtticaQT Posted: Nov 22, 2003 09:43 AM+

AtticaQT MEMBER SINCE: 5/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6197 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2005

Posted: Nov 22, 2003 09:43 AM

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CONGRATS!! Your day sounded so beautiful and exciting! I cant wait to see pictures!!!!!

sp04 Posted: Nov 22, 2003 10:44 PM+

sp04 MEMBER SINCE: 10/03 TOTAL POSTS : 361 WEDDING DATE: Feb 20, 2004

Posted: Nov 22, 2003 10:44 PM

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Hey, congratulations!!Sounds like you had a wonderful day... i am a fellow crest hollow bride to be.. What room was your reception in?
I am in the emerald room...but they are all really beautiful

jess2504 Posted: Nov 30, 2003 12:51 AM+

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Posted: Nov 30, 2003 12:51 AM