CARLYLE BRIDE THREAD!!!!

Empire State Posted: Apr 19, 2005 12:02 PM

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how did it go with moving the cocktail hour time? i think for the evening weddings they are pretty flexible.

we have invites--which will be ordered tonight or next tuesday. we booked our rehersal at the church and need to go to the restaurant to book the dinner, tuxes, and shoes and a veil. I got my headpiece at Barrons but need a swatch of the dress to make sure it's the right one and match the color of the veil.

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 22, 2005 12:46 AM

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We did switch the cocktail hour time from 6 to 6:30- this way it gives us more time for pics!

I can't believe how close we are Tara! Ordering the invites was a total reality shock!

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 22, 2005 08:39 AM

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i think i'm going to have to do some ovals and some round. i hope it looks okay. does anyone have pics of what their room looked like with the mixed tables?

Empire State Posted: Apr 22, 2005 11:28 AM

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I know Vita it's crazy. We ordered our invites yesterday and they are supposed to be in by the end of the month.

when did you plan to send yours out and what did you do as your response date? Since we are the same weekend i thought they might be similar!

we decided on 7/1 as the reponse date, which is 5 weeks before the wedding. I hope everyone responds but if not we'll have time to call them. I'm hoping to get them out May 9th at the latest but not sure if that is going to happen.

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 22, 2005 03:30 PM

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HI Tara... we decided on June 26th for the response.. a little early but it works...

I am also hoping to get them out by the 2nd week in may- we'll see

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 26, 2005 09:09 PM

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Posted by anjerandunder

hi ladies..i went for my final menu meeting if anyone has any questions for me..just fm me because with school i'm not as much as i'd like to be...it was so great seeing it again..i'm getting so excited!

hey anjerandunder...

just womdering how many cocktail stations they gave you and what you chose?

I dont know how i am ever going to decide on that part!!

Also... I really want to add the raw seafood bar... anyone know how much? do you think they will work with me on the price- so far they really haven't worked with me on much else...

anjerandunder Posted: Apr 27, 2005 08:28 AM

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hey there..i picked the crepes because fmil wanted them, the carving station, they combined the cheese and meat station, the panini station and the mashed potato bar because i just loved the idea of it..i don't think i picked another one and the passed stuff i can't think of all of them but i know i did the lamb chops, the shrimp, the mexican one and i can't remember the other stuff..they are going to try to have one station outside which is great because it will give everyone more space..hopefully the weather won't be too humid or raining gosh it's getting SOOOO close!!!

MrsJoeS2B Posted: Apr 27, 2005 10:09 PM

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I'm so jealous... my wedding isn't until next May!! You '05 ladies must be sooo excited!

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 29, 2005 08:02 PM

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Posted by anjerandunder

hey there..i picked the crepes because fmil wanted them, the carving station, they combined the cheese and meat station, the panini station and the mashed potato bar because i just loved the idea of it..i don't think i picked another one and the passed stuff i can't think of all of them but i know i did the lamb chops, the shrimp, the mexican one and i can't remember the other stuff..they are going to try to have one station outside which is great because it will give everyone more space..hopefully the weather won't be too humid or raining gosh it's getting SOOOO close!!!

It's good that they combined the cheese and meat station...

I don't know how i am ever going to decide.

Bride2005 Posted: Apr 29, 2005 08:02 PM

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another question...

Who is and is not doing the duet course.

I wanted to seperate the salad and the appetizer and maybe even add an intermezzo.

What are you guys doing?

MrsJoeS2B Posted: May 01, 2005 04:03 PM

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Hi ladies. Are you using a band or a dj? FI and I were originally planning to use a dj with no lighting. We went to see someone today and now we're kind of confused. Our party is on a Friday night and the reception begins at 8:30. The dj explained that since it is at night, we may want to have some kind of lighting. He explained that the guests view lighting as a kind of 'security blanket' and if the room is not dim with lighting effects, they may be intimidated to get up and dance. We are kind of concerned with how this will look in the ballroom. It is so beautiful and I would hate to detract from it by using lighting and making it look cheesy. For those of you using djs, are you using lighting? And for those of you using bands, do they provide any kind of lighting? Perhaps, I am just overanalyzing the lighting... Any input is sooo appreciated!!
Thanks!
MrsJoeS2B
5.19.06

Empire State Posted: May 01, 2005 06:02 PM

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Vita-my notes said 20pp for the raw bar. for the lobster bar and 15pp for the sushi bar.

we aren't goign to do any although we wanted to.

hope this helps.

anjerandunder Posted: May 03, 2005 08:19 AM

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Posted by MrsJoeS2B

Hi ladies. Are you using a band or a dj? FI and I were originally planning to use a dj with no lighting. We went to see someone today and now we're kind of confused. Our party is on a Friday night and the reception begins at 8:30. The dj explained that since it is at night, we may want to have some kind of lighting. He explained that the guests view lighting as a kind of 'security blanket' and if the room is not dim with lighting effects, they may be intimidated to get up and dance. We are kind of concerned with how this will look in the ballroom. It is so beautiful and I would hate to detract from it by using lighting and making it look cheesy. For those of you using djs, are you using lighting? And for those of you using bands, do they provide any kind of lighting? Perhaps, I am just overanalyzing the lighting... Any input is sooo appreciated!!
Thanks!
MrsJoeS2B

no lighting for me..i have a daytime wedding and i don't think i would use lighting even if i had a nighttime wedding..just my opinion

5.19.06

anjerandunder Posted: May 03, 2005 08:20 AM

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Posted by Bride2005

another question...

Who is and is not doing the duet course.

I wanted to seperate the salad and the appetizer and maybe even add an intermezzo.

What are you guys doing?

i'm just getting the tomato one..i can't even remember which it is but it sounded the most benign to me can you believe i can't remember and it was only 2-3 weeks ago that i did the menu..lol

chicagogal Posted: May 03, 2005 02:18 PM

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We chose the crab cake duet course and it was delicious. We were able to add a pasta course too.

As for our DJ, we had lighting but kept it a minimum- nothing to flashy and it looked fine.

sjm71505 Posted: May 03, 2005 06:43 PM

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Hi ladies. Are you using a band or a dj? FI and I were originally planning to use a dj with no lighting. We went to see someone today and now we're kind of confused. Our party is on a Friday night and the reception begins at 8:30. The dj explained that since it is at night, we may want to have some kind of lighting. He explained that the guests view lighting as a kind of 'security blanket' and if the room is not dim with lighting effects, they may be intimidated to get up and dance. We are kind of concerned with how this will look in the ballroom. It is so beautiful and I would hate to detract from it by using lighting and making it look cheesy. For those of you using djs, are you using lighting? And for those of you using bands, do they provide any kind of lighting? Perhaps, I am just overanalyzing the lighting... Any input is sooo appreciated!!

We're having a dj and we are having some very basic lights just to 'warm' up the dance floor as your vendor described (maybe its the same one).

Does anyone know how many fit at the round tables and how many at the oval? I just sent out my invites on Monday so I am aniticipating table seating!

chicagogal Posted: May 04, 2005 08:37 AM

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The ovals can go up to 14 and the rounds are up to 10 (I think....
I think the smallest table we had was 6 people.

anjerandunder Posted: May 04, 2005 08:54 AM

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we were told 9-11 comfortably for the round and 14 for the oval.

Bride2005 Posted: May 08, 2005 11:00 AM

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Last time i was there the room was mixed with all oval and round...

It looked nice.... unless you were really picky, you would not be able to tell the difference