No matter what it is still good food!!! so we hope..
belle22274
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Absolutely it's still good! To be clear... what I am upset about (and the Carltun knows it), is the lack of communication about what exactly the tasting would be, and most importantly, that there was nothing there for me to eat, when they knew exactly what my restrictions were and told me they would be taken care of.
belle22274
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Hope my comments didn't get anyone upset or worried. That's not my intention at all!!! Our weddings will be terrific!
I think you are right in your comments. They were wrong in not telling you about the tasting and I am so happy for this website because I was fortunate to find out about the tasting before they called me. However, I must say that Maryann did explain to me what I should expect at the tastings because many people expect more food. I do agree there is a big lack of communication!
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For the girls who have already had their wedding, can you let me know what you had for your cocktail hour? All the stations? Thanks!
If anyone did the vodka station, was it nice? Did people like it? Thanks in advance!
we had the vodka station --it was great --everyone loved it --i am sorry i didn't get to try it though
vita930
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do you have any pictures of the stations?? we would like to see them!! thanks..
suebride
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i do have pics! i have to scan them in --i will soon (hopefully this coming week)...
vita930
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Great!! Can't wait to see them!!
suebride
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i have a pic of our cake in my album --this was my biggest gripe with the carltun --they made me pay extra for the cake and it looked nothing like the pic i gave them --i should have trusted my gut and gone with an outside bakery!
vita930
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Still very pretty!!! Love the table linens..were those provided by the Carltun?? was that ivory/gold color?? those are the ones I am looking for!!
suebride
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Posted by vita930
Still very pretty!!! Love the table linens..were those provided by the Carltun?? was that ivory/gold color?? those are the ones I am looking for!!
thx...no i rented the linens from the finishing touch in hicksville...they were ivory and gold --i loved them but wasn't sure how they would look with the centerpieces --i was happy they looked really nice!
vita930
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ohh...how much were they?? you didn't like the ones that Carltun provides?? I have not seen them so I don't know what they look like...
suebride
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they were not as much as i thought they would be --the carltun's linens are okay --ivory lace and i think they put a solid white cloth underneath --i wanted something that would stand out a little more...plus i heard that some of theirs are in not so great shape...
the finishing touch is very reasonable in terms of $$ --i went to a place in garden city and they wanted $85/linen...i think i paid around $35/linen (actually it could be a little more --i have to check)...i also got matching napkins and had them tie them with a pretty bow...the napkins were extra...all together i don't remember how much it was --i will look at my contract tonight if you are interested...
vita930
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Great, thank you Suebride!! can't wait to see your pictures...
jennmarty
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I know me too- cannot wait for the pics!! Again, if you are able to list your cocktail stations- it would be much appreicated!
suebride
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okay...here are our cocktail stations...
1. hot italian station: pasta with 2 sauces --ala vodka and white clam fried calamari eggplant rollatini
2. fresh veggies with fruit and cheese (also had grilled veggies)
3. raw seafood bar shrimp, clams, oysters, lobster and crab legs
4. carving station sliced marinated steak with three onion au jus fresh roasted turkey with a warm cranberry glaze pork loin with apple cider marinade
5. vodka bar
6. duckling bar japanese style peking duck from bamboo presented with vegetable rice and beggars purses
7. tuscan italian antipasto station
8. sautee station chicken scarpariello and francaise served with wild rice
9. caribbean grill shish kabob style veggies, swordfish, chicken and pineapple pork presented with sweet potato chips, summer salsa, jalapeno corn bread and fried plantains
