I went to a wedding at the East Wind 2 years ago (the one with the 2 separate buildings). They had an outside ceremony and the grounds were beautiful. The buffet dinner food and the service was great.
THANKS AGAIN!!! I don't know what I would do without this board!!
My fiance and I were so excited after looking at the web site. It turned out that the sales representative was SO rude!!! We fell in love with the big ballroom and would have had our wedding there. However, we were practically "thrown" out of that building because our guest count was not near 175 yet. (We aren't even getting married until next Nov.!) We had to go over to the smaller "Country" facility which we didn't like. The lady tried to talk us into having a Friday or Sunday wedding b/c we only want around 125 at the reception. The room didn't even look like it could hold 125 comfortably. I would never recommend this place to anyone, simply b/c of the rude staff.
We are having our reception at Vineyard Caterers in Riverhead and they are so nice! The facilities are beautiful!
This websites purpose is for people to get information, ideas, and opinions about L.I. Weddings. You need to all learn how to relax and have an open mind. I'm not asking for you to agree with what I have to say -- I'm simply stating my opinion, which is what she asked for.
I believe that if you are going to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a wedding reception, the catering director should treat you exceptionally well. Maybe there is a bad egg working there. Unfortunately, I do not remember her name. The thing that made us angry is that we told them that on our INITIAL list,we only have around 125-150 and they STILL proceeded to show us the big room saying that it should be okay. THEN, the rude lady told us otherwise. It was downhill from there. The sad thing is that by next November, we may have 200 people and they didn't even give me the chance to explain that. I will say that the large banquet room and cocktail facilities are absolutely gorgeous!
I simply stated my first reaction, you all don't like it because 90% of you are all getting married at 'Wedding Factories' as well - and the truth hurts doesn't it. If thats what you like, then all the best to you!!!!
You are not being held at gunpoint to read my message, if you don't care for the way I say something or if you have a problem with my comment -- then simply pass my message by, going to the next. Theres no need to write me nasty and insulting messages on the board.
Thanks! My fiance's family just bought a summer home in Cutchogue so we are making the wedding a Country Yineyard theme out by the house! I am so excited. That is so funny! We are getting married on November 3, 2001. The same weekend! Good luck with everything
I also went to the food tasting at Flowerfields. What did you think? When is your wedding?
Dee
No...The name Michelle does not ring a bell at all. The lady was tall with very short brown hair. We actually saw 3 different people. One who showed us the ballroom..she was VERY nice. The second one was the nasty lady. Then we had a third lady show us the Country Estate. She was also polite.
I also went to the food tasting at Flowerfields. What did you think? When is your wedding?
Dee
Yeah! I would love to have my cocktail hour outside. Vineyard Caterers has an enclosed deck that they will either leave open or enclose in glass, depending on the weather.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dee
We actually booked because everything was booking so fast!! We are getting married Nov. 3, 2001 at Vineyard Caterers in Riverhead. My fiance's parents have a house on the North Fork, and we are going to use their church (Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mattituck) for the ceremony. It is beautiful. We really want to go with the whole 'wine-country' theme. Vineyard Caterers actually overlooks their own vineyard and they are going to serve the local wines. It should be very nice. Thanks for the recommendation though. Maybe someone reading your message could use John for their wedding plans at East Wind!
I knew the Miller Place Inn was 'it' for me but after reading your post, I'm certain my wedding will be fantastic!!! Good Luck!!
I'm going but I can't remember what time I told them! I think I said 3:00. I'm looking forward to it since it will be my first look at flowers.
Thanks! I hope the weather is good. This year has been so rainy!!! Maybe next year will different.
IT'S RIGHT IN TIMES SQUARE AND I THINK IT'S BETWEEN 42 AND 43. I REMEBER SEEING IT ACROSS THE STREET WHEN I CAME OUT OF THE BROADWAY ENTRANCE TO THE WARNER BROS. STORE.
Great! Maybe you can help me when we start planning. I am going to need to find a good DJ! My friends got married this weekend and picked a DJ randomly out of a book and he was TERRIBLE! I love the East End of Long Island. It is so beautiful out there!
I made a checklist of everything I had to do (starting 3 days prior to the wedding) and I assigned duties to my bridesmaids and mother-in-law. I religiously used the knot.com checklist I think it was wonderful.
We had to be ready by 9 a.m. So I had the hairdresser at my house at 6:30 a.m. I had my hair put in curlers the previous day and so did my girls. We all had updo's, 3 of us and we were done by 8:00 a.m. The other two bridesmaids arrived at my house at 8:00 a.m. dressed and ready. I had my makeup done by my sister-in-law and that took 1/2 hour.
I don't know who they used...I think he was an independent or something b/c I saw him loading the van, and there was no name on it. They got married in New Rochelle anyway so he wouldn't even be by us.
Anne,
Try Lands End and also Vineyard Caterers. Both are beautiful places and probably in your price range. Very unique sites, not your typical halls.
