Re: Carltun Brides - FYI - Negative Review!!

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Posted by 2UNTAMED

I wanted to say 'Thank You' to all the girls who posted and FM me, in support of me writing an 'Honest Review' and help them point out a few things to questions when planning their own wedding at the Carltun.

I've noticed a lot of the time, girls who get married at Higher Priced Halls, only post about how 'Perfect' it was, and never anything negative. It seems it's mostly the girls who get married at less Expensive Halls who are more honest and post both positive and negative reviews.

I know some girls on this board have expressed they sometimes feel a little sad because they were not able to get married at a more expensive hall. But, like my cousin who thought she was 'Lucky and Happy' to be getting married at the Carltun, because of the was disappointed. It can happen and it does happen. Sometimes it's good to let girls know price isn't everything, if the hall does not provide the service you paid or expected.

My humble point...... I wish and hope ever girl getting married lots of Happiness and a Perfect Wedding Day!! And to feel just as 'Happy and Lucky' to be getting married at you the hall of your choice!! May it be your 'Dream Wedding'!!

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I am glad that you wrote that, because I am tired of being looked down at just because I am getting married at a more economical catering hall.... But I have also noticed that some of these girls who are bragging about there high priced wedding they are not paying for it.... Mommy and Daddy are.. I bet if they actually had to pay for it themselves they would not be having such a lavish affair. Everyone's situation is different and people need to just be happy that .... that Bride is happy to be getting married and to the one they love... I just hope that all these brides that are having such over priced weddings are as happy as the rest of us are....

Re: Carltun Brides - FYI - Negative Review!!

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Posted by Stressed3204

I am glad that you wrote that, because I am tired of being looked down at just because I am getting married at a more economical catering hall.... But I have also noticed that some of these girls who are bragging about there high priced wedding they are not paying for it.... Mommy and Daddy are.. I bet if they actually had to pay for it themselves they would not be having such a lavish affair. Everyone's situation is different and people need to just be happy that .... that Bride is happy to be getting married and to the one they love... I just hope that all these brides that are having such over priced weddings are as happy as the rest of us are....

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Amen, sista!!! Me and FH aren't getting married in economical hall, but not an extremely pricey one, either. However, we are paying for it ourselves and scrimp and save where we can. No one should be on a high horse when their parents are forking over the cash. Not accusing anyone here, just making a general statement.

Re: Carltun Brides - FYI - Negative Review!!

what the hell happened to this thread?

I seem to recall that other people have posted about catering halls and people have jumped down the posters throat for posting something negative. I think this specifially Ariana Waterfalls or something.

On my first initial post-- I did not jump down anyone's throat-- I simply said- maybe the bride and groom asked for things to be a certain way.. I did not attack anyone who said something negative about where I am getting married. I cannot understand all these people posting how some people can't handle a negative review. I know this was not directed to me specifically- but, I mean only a couple of other people posted asking more questions.

Also- maybe I don't see it- but I never see on the boards people putting others down cause of what their wedding is, or where it is.. I am sorry that some people feel that way.. but there was certainly none of that going on in this thread. Any mention of anything specific is part of the standard package-- so, I would have assumed that this bride's cousin would be the same.

This was a post to help Carltun brides- where someone told us some things that happened at a wedding and her cousin was extremely disappointed. I certainly took note and will follow up with my banquet manager. I just don't understand how this got so out of hand.

Re: Carltun Brides - FYI - Negative Review!!

I very rarely post, but have found this site to be very helpful. I do agree that it is extremely beneficial to hear both the positive and negative sides of different vendors and services. With that said, I would like to re-cap my wonderful experience with the The Carltun (I never did a full review, but posted pictures).

First of all, my husband is a vidoegrapher and has been in the wedding business for the past 5 years. He and most of the people he works with: photographers, DJ's, florists....all agree that The Carltun is one of the best catering halls. They obviously have worked in numerous locations and their opinions are that The Carltun has the best service, food, cleanliness, etc. With that said, when we went to choose a catering hall, The Carltun was my husband's first choice. Once, I saw it, I also fell in love with it, as well.

First of all, they were great through the planning process and always helpful and attentive. The day of the wedding the bridal attendant was amazing. She knew my needs that day before I did. The guests were greeted by the wait staff serving champagne and blueberry martinis. I also had 6 or 8 stations (can't remember) and 15 passed h'ordeurves. The guests couldn't get over the amount and quality of the food and how attentive the wait staff was. Once we went in to the room of the reception, everyone commented on how beautiful and elegant it looked. One of the most common things I heard from all of the guests, was how great the service was. Their plates were picked up immediately, once the waiter/waitress knew the guests drink orders, they brought them new drinks before there old ones were finished. I can't really comment on the wait time between meals because my guests loved to dance and the DJ was amazing, so everyone wanted to get up between courses to dance. The painters board (also known as the cleansing 'palette') was a huge success with the guests. They were up and dancing and I don't think would have wanted to sit back down to eat from silver or glass. Everyone loved their main courses and kept hearing that it was amazing how the place could serve that many people without a hitch and with top quality food. Before we left that night, the bridal attendant brought us boxes of all the deserts served during the desert café, as well as wedding cake.

I am obviously a little bit prejudice because no matter where the wedding was held -- that day would have been the best day of my life. I am not being defensive of my hall, just providing details.

However, I do think there is something to be said that numerous guests said it was the best wedding they ever went to (they could have just said that they had a good time and left it at that). In addition, I really value the opinion of all of the people we know in the wedding business who have been to so many halls and agree that The Carltun is one of the best.

Re: Carltun Brides - FYI - Negative Review!!

thank you for the positive review..

Anything that future brides should look for that differs from 2untamed's review??

Who was your BM there?

Re: Carltun Brides - FYI - Negative Review!!

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Posted by randella


Also- maybe I don't see it- but I never see on the boards people putting others down cause of what their wedding is, or where it is.. I am sorry that some people feel that way.. but there was certainly none of that going on in this thread. Any mention of anything specific is part of the standard package-- so, I would have assumed that this bride's cousin would be the same.




I've seen it. Not so much being said outright -- but when you get some saying things along the line of 'everyone I know says that MY catering hall is the absolute BEST'. That is an indirect insult to everyone else not having their wedding there.

I understand that people have different opinions -- I've heard some things said about Villas (being the 'no' hall) -- but it's kinda like you said. It gives you something to tell the BM to make sure it doesn't happen to you.