The Official Hamlet Windwatch Golf & Country Club Thread

divabride Posted: Sep 09, 2004 12:36 PM

The Official Hamlet Windwatch Golf & Country Club Thread

I've been hesitant to start a thread since there's not too many of us. But now there's seems to be a couple of past brides and new brides here. Plus there have been many inquiries regarding the windwatch. Lets start this post and see if we can make this the official thread.

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 12:38 PM

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Add me to the list Hamlet Sista

drewsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 12:43 PM

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great idea!

kel2004 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 01:30 PM

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Great idea! I loved the Hamlet! They did a great job. One thing I recommend to all Hamlet brides: Do the combination appetizer/salad! We danced for an hour straight in between the first course and the entree, and it was great.

drewsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:01 PM

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Posted by kel2004

Great idea! I loved the Hamlet! They did a great job. One thing I recommend to all Hamlet brides: Do the combination appetizer/salad! We danced for an hour straight in between the first course and the entree, and it was great.

I second that!

divabride Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:12 PM

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Really? I was going to do the seperate dishes, but hey who am I to argue two brides with experience! Thanks for the heads up. Did either of you have the dessert trays? Was it worth the extra money? Also did you guys do the signature drink?

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:15 PM

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Thats so funny cause I was going to do the combo Hamlet salad..with the chicken in it..yummy..I'm having a sig drink..Lemonade and Vodka

kel2004 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:17 PM

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I didn't know they would do a signature drink. That's really neat. We did the Hamlet Wind Watch salad and it was really good. We had the Finishing touches dessert thrown in as an extra because we were below our minimum. I don't know if I would have paid for it though, because the cake and the vanilla mudslide pie were enough - and both quite delicious!!!

kel2004 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:19 PM

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Posted by divabride

Really? I was going to do the seperate dishes, but hey who am I to argue two brides with experience! Thanks for the heads up. Did either of you have the dessert trays? Was it worth the extra money? Also did you guys do the signature drink?

I wanted the separate dishes, but DH wanted the combo, and he was right. More time for dancing!

Everyone says that the night just 'flies by', but I didn't feel that way. I couldn't believe when we sat down for dinner that it was only time for dinner, and there was still so much more of the night left. I think having that uninterrupted hour of partying made it that way.

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:28 PM

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HEy Kel..what time did your cocktail hour and stuff start? Did you go to the hotel to party after?

kel2004 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:33 PM

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Posted by gtsgirl

HEy Kel..what time did your cocktail hour and stuff start? Did you go to the hotel to party after?

Our cocktail hour started at 6:00, and the reception was 7:00-11:00. Some people hung out at the bar at the hotel afterwards, and we hung out there for a little while too. I was pretty tired by then, though.

drewsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:53 PM

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We didnt pay for the coffee bar with the extra deserts on it. Honestly with the wedding cake and the tartuffo that we picked to go along with it, it was more then enough.

divabride Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:53 PM

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I just called the Hyatt. Stacey, I inquired about the rooms for the both of us (wait, your both getting married next door, one in august the other in october????? ) I spoke with Connie who was a real sweetheart and she said the both of us ought to book soon. No deposit is required to hold the rooms, but there is a two night restriction (that kinda sucks). There is a block of 10 rooms or a block of more than 10-30 but you have to guarantee 90% of the rooms will be taken.

gtsgirl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 02:59 PM

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Diva your the best. OK so we should book the 10-30 rooms since I have a lot of people staying over..did she give you a price? (FM) that is awesome..I will call her.

divabride Posted: Sep 09, 2004 03:24 PM

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I think Im going to block 2 hotels to offer my guests a choice in price and accomodations. FM for details.

Drewsgirl - thanks for the advice about the dessert tray. I wasnt sure if I should do it or not, but now Im thinking against it. I ended up just getting the coffee bar.

aagnes99 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:30 PM

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You can add me to the list as well- we are booked for March 4, 2006. I am so excited. I fell in love with the Hamlet Wind Watch the first time I saw it. Please FM me with the prices of the Hyatt b/c i need over 25 rooms to block. Are you guys staying there as well? Are you booking a suite there?

LuvMyMichael Posted: Sep 09, 2004 11:29 PM

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Hi Hamlet gals.....I was recently at a wedding there (my Best Friend's), and it was so fun! She's right about the combo....we had so much more dancin time. It was great! Happy Planning!

AlliNMatt06 Posted: Sep 12, 2004 01:33 AM

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I am also thinking of having my wedding here. I have been to twenty reception halls so far and I have narrowed it down to three. I really like how the Hamlet is one bride at a time and also let's you start the wedding anytime you would like. This helps a lot so people aren't waiting around long after the church.

drewsgirl Posted: Sep 12, 2004 11:48 AM

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bump for others

divabride Posted: Sep 15, 2004 02:41 PM

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Past brides: When are you supposed to schedule the menu tasting? Do they call us or are we supposed to set it up? How many people can you bring with you and did you leave any sort of tip? TIA!!