CARLYLE BRIDE THREAD!!!!

CJStein Posted: Apr 13, 2005 09:02 AM

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I plan on checking out Royalty...does Carlyle still recommend them?

Kiddo115 Posted: Apr 13, 2005 09:06 AM

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I went with Cruise Control Limos out of Lindenhurst.. they had a great selection of cars, and they have an indoor showcase on Wednesday nights so I was able to check them out then. We are getting the Chrysler 300 limos (2 of them.. too many people in our party) and they are very accommodating! Worth taking a look at! FM me if you want more info

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 13, 2005 09:16 AM

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We're using Sir Oliver Limos and they had the best price around!

chicagogal Posted: Apr 13, 2005 09:34 AM

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We used Ultimate class for a Limo van and a limo bus. The limo van was comfortable. We never saw the inside of the 40 passenger limo bus but our guests and BP liked it. We just did a pick up and drop off service.

nylibride Posted: Apr 13, 2005 10:00 AM

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Hey girls :)
Anjerandunder---you must be so excited that your wedding is so close now!!!! We are so psyched that as of this week we are FINALLY T-minuts 6 months

Can't wait to hear all about your big day!

Did you have fun with the menu planning?

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 15, 2005 08:13 AM

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i was anxious about the menu planning because that means it is getting very close but it went well..the table seating chart my my heart go a flutter but i'm sure i'll find time to get it done..i have to!!

i wanted to ask..is anyone deciding on getting ready there? cynthia brought up the point to just bring my dress and have my makeup done there in the morning. i can't remember the size of the bridal suite to assure that its big enough for everyone to get ready..what are you ladies doing???

chicagogal Posted: Apr 15, 2005 08:47 AM

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We got dressed there but had our hair and makeup done at the salon. The room is pretty but not very big. I only had 4 BM's and with my mom and MIL it was pretty crowded.

Empire State Posted: Apr 15, 2005 09:36 AM

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we booked M&V Limo. got a 37 caddy for us, an escalade for the BP and a Cadillac CTS for the parents. i think their prices were fair and the cars were really nice.

i think the bridal suite is beautiful but i don't know if it will be big enough for all of you to get ready in.

Can't wait to see your pics and hear your review. CHoosing the menu must make it seem so much more real!! did they change anything from the menu they gave you when you booked?

Empire State Posted: Apr 15, 2005 12:24 PM

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Look at what i just found on Duet's site. When we booked them they didn't really have any work to show us from the Carlyle but i love these 2 pics! had to share with all the Carlyle Brides!!

CJStein Posted: Apr 15, 2005 01:05 PM

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Those pics are great!

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 15, 2005 02:41 PM

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oh those pics were awesome..i'm guessing me and my 11 girls should probably get dressed at home..maybe i'll just get dressed there..thanks for all the advice!

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 16, 2005 07:25 PM

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those pics are great- it makes me happy that they have been to carlyle before and are familiar with the property!

How's the planning going Tara? Did you order your invites yet?

Empire State Posted: Apr 16, 2005 10:23 PM

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not yet but doing it this weekend. can't wait till they are done.

which dresses did you end up going with for your girls? i can't believe we are less then 4 months away. we are going to have to choose our menu's soon!!

what do you have left?

i was thrilled to see Duet was at Carlyle. when we booked (and you too) I know they hadn't really been there.

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 17, 2005 01:15 PM

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We don't have much left:

Bridal Party Gifts
Rehersal Dinner
My headpiece.. shoes and so on
Tuxes
Hair and Makeup trial- although I know who I am using and they are great
Finalize Favors

(I know I am probally missing stuff....)

I went with an Eden dress for my girls.. It has a thick belt around the front of it and wraps in the back. I ordered it in Latte (it's actually really a light color) and Champagne.

I can't wait to do the menu... I called Gary the other day to ask him if it was ok to move my cocktail hour from 6 to 6:30... just waiting for a response and then the invite order will be finalized. We used Laura from L.A. Productions and she was wonderful!

We just booked our honeymoon and our limos... Yeah! After the invites are settled I am going to work on tuxes....

What about you?

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 19, 2005 07:31 AM

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some of you have more done then i do and i'm getting married before all of you...arrrrhhhh.. i'm having trouble with just 9-11 at the tables so i was thinking of doing all oval tables but i don't know how that will look..what do you guys think???

CJStein Posted: Apr 19, 2005 08:41 AM

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I like oval tables and think they'll look good in the ballroom, but they should be all oval. No mixing and matching.

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 19, 2005 09:01 AM

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that's the thing. they only have 15 oval's and i think i have more than that..even if i just do the smaller tables i still need at least one oval because i have 14 children and i'm doing one table for them..i don't know what else to do!!

chicagogal Posted: Apr 19, 2005 09:11 AM

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I really liekd the option of the large oval tables because we had some families that just couldn't be split up. We had a mixture of both oval and round and it loked fine. Believe me you can't really tell the difference when they're next to each other.