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FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
davenjess
Posted: Aug 10, 2008 07:41 PM+
Posted: Aug 10, 2008 07:41 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by sharivera
I just spoke to Rev. Nick (he was sooo nice) and I told him I was thinking of doing a unity candle at the ceremony. He suggested that since I have 2 children from a previous marriage that a Unity Sand ceremony would prob be better.. has anyone seen this done before? It sounds nice...
We did a sand ceremony yes. It's a lovely thing to do! I really like the symbolism behind it....that your different colors of sand could never be 100% separated once they are mixed...much like the ties to your family....
A friend of mine did it with her two children and her new husband - so they had 4 colors of sand. It was LOVELY!
sharivera
Posted: Aug 10, 2008 08:07 PM+
sharivera
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Posted: Aug 10, 2008 08:07 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by davenjess
Posted by sharivera
I just spoke to Rev. Nick (he was sooo nice) and I told him I was thinking of doing a unity candle at the ceremony. He suggested that since I have 2 children from a previous marriage that a Unity Sand ceremony would prob be better.. has anyone seen this done before? It sounds nice...
We did a sand ceremony yes. It's a lovely thing to do! I really like the symbolism behind it....that your different colors of sand could never be 100% separated once they are mixed...much like the ties to your family....
A friend of mine did it with her two children and her new husband - so they had 4 colors of sand. It was LOVELY!
Thanks...it really does sound nice...im sure my mother will be crying while we do it! Do you remember where you got your 'vase' and sand...I saw one set but it was in the $100's...
LauraD419
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:13 PM+
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:13 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
bump!
VickiR510
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 07:26 PM+
VickiR510
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Posted: Aug 11, 2008 07:26 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by kbond06
we've mailed checks...they send an envelope telling you the certain amount that is due..the dates were also written on the yellow carbon copy of the contract.
Yea, I signed with Dave, but have no clue if he's the one I still need to contact lol
I booked with Dave as well &yes thats who you contact.
mohajeriny
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 07:52 PM+
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 07:52 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by sharivera
Posted by davenjess
Posted by sharivera
I just spoke to Rev. Nick (he was sooo nice) and I told him I was thinking of doing a unity candle at the ceremony. He suggested that since I have 2 children from a previous marriage that a Unity Sand ceremony would prob be better.. has anyone seen this done before? It sounds nice...
We did a sand ceremony yes. It's a lovely thing to do! I really like the symbolism behind it....that your different colors of sand could never be 100% separated once they are mixed...much like the ties to your family....
A friend of mine did it with her two children and her new husband - so they had 4 colors of sand. It was LOVELY!
Thanks...it really does sound nice...im sure my mother will be crying while we do it! Do you remember where you got your 'vase' and sand...I saw one set but it was in the $100's...
Shari, I saw this and thought maybe I'd post it for you!
http://www.foreverwedstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=F&Product_Code=FW03353K
sharivera
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 08:24 PM+
sharivera
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Posted: Aug 11, 2008 08:24 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by mohajeriny
Posted by sharivera
Posted by davenjess
Posted by sharivera
I just spoke to Rev. Nick (he was sooo nice) and I told him I was thinking of doing a unity candle at the ceremony. He suggested that since I have 2 children from a previous marriage that a Unity Sand ceremony would prob be better.. has anyone seen this done before? It sounds nice...
We did a sand ceremony yes. It's a lovely thing to do! I really like the symbolism behind it....that your different colors of sand could never be 100% separated once they are mixed...much like the ties to your family....
A friend of mine did it with her two children and her new husband - so they had 4 colors of sand. It was LOVELY!
Thanks...it really does sound nice...im sure my mother will be crying while we do it! Do you remember where you got your 'vase' and sand...I saw one set but it was in the $100's...
Shari, I saw this and thought maybe I'd post it for you!
http://www.foreverwedstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=F&Product_Code=FW03353K
Thank you!!! This is great!! and not a fortune
WinterBride10
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 09:42 PM+
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 09:42 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by VickiR510
Posted by kbond06
we've mailed checks...they send an envelope telling you the certain amount that is due..the dates were also written on the yellow carbon copy of the contract.
Yea, I signed with Dave, but have no clue if he's the one I still need to contact lol
I booked with Dave as well &yes thats who you contact.
I booked with Dave also, he told me I would not be working with him again since he's the director. The next time I went to drop off a check I wanted to talk to someone again so they had me meet with Frank.
mohajeriny
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 10:13 PM+
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 10:13 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Quick question/concernSome of you girls said that you've mailed checks and that you get reminders of how much you owe? I've never gotten any reminders but just send checks before they're due since I'm in CT and can't go there.
Also- I called to book rooms the other day and I'm supposed to be getting a comp room the night of my wedding but they told me I wasn't in their system and that I should have my BM put me in.
WELL- My BM or the only person I ever spoke to (which was when I booked) was Dave and you can't get a real answer or hold of anyone there when you call that gives you a for sure answer.
For the girls who had a comp room the night of their wedding- did you guys go over that in your final meetings or did you make sure it was done well in advance? I ask because I want to know if maybe I'm jumping the gun and getting ahead of myself and stressed for no reason.
TIA!
JoanneAndJustin
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 10:19 PM+
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 10:19 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by mohajeriny
Quick question/concern
Some of you girls said that you've mailed checks and that you get reminders of how much you owe? I've never gotten any reminders but just send checks before they're due since I'm in CT and can't go there.
Also- I called to book rooms the other day and I'm supposed to be getting a comp room the night of my wedding but they told me I wasn't in their system and that I should have my BM put me in.
WELL- My BM or the only person I ever spoke to (which was when I booked) was Dave and you can't get a real answer or hold of anyone there when you call that gives you a for sure answer.
For the girls who had a comp room the night of their wedding- did you guys go over that in your final meetings or did you make sure it was done well in advance? I ask because I want to know if maybe I'm jumping the gun and getting ahead of myself and stressed for no reason.
TIA!
I just went over my comp room actually. ALL along I was told I wasn't getting a comp room in April 2010. To get a better price I moved my wedding back to March 2010... and Ken told me 'Oh, Susan gave you the comp room for April too.' So I know my BM put it in for me.
In addition, I won a comp room from a PWP bridal showcase...
mohajeriny
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 10:28 PM+
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 10:28 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Then I should def. call someone- who knows who though LOL. I'm starting to get annoyed- wedding annoyance has officially kicked in.
sharivera
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 11:36 PM+
sharivera
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Posted: Aug 11, 2008 11:36 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by mohajeriny
Then I should def. call someone- who knows who though LOL. I'm starting to get annoyed- wedding annoyance has officially kicked in.
My comp bridal suite on the wedding night is actually written on my contract...ummm...so i better be getting it. i'm going to call the Inn tomorrow to book a room for the night before the wedding (since its a sunday AM wedding) I'll find out if they have me in the system.
FYI - when I spoke to the Inn @ the Chateau Briand showcase, he said if my BM put the room in the contract then I am probably already booked and taken care of.. .so we'll see tomorrow - and ill let you know!!!
VickiR510
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 11:47 PM+
VickiR510
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Posted: Aug 11, 2008 11:47 PM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by brideinstride
Posted by VickiR510
Posted by kbond06
we've mailed checks...they send an envelope telling you the certain amount that is due..the dates were also written on the yellow carbon copy of the contract.
Yea, I signed with Dave, but have no clue if he's the one I still need to contact lol
I booked with Dave as well &yes thats who you contact.
I booked with Dave also, he told me I would not be working with him again since he's the director. The next time I went to drop off a check I wanted to talk to someone again so they had me meet with Frank.
Really so far that hasnt happened to me he calls me back on everything & well i usually just mail inmy checks. But he said i will meet with him to go over eveything Im now 6 months away so in 4 months im meeting with him. Unless i get switched b4 then. I hope not.
JenBill61210
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 07:49 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 07:49 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Same w/ me... fox hollow just sent me a bill and i mailed back my check... unfortunately my BM (Ron) is gone so i don't know who i'll be dealing w/ in the future!
JenBill61210
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 07:51 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 07:51 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Ladies i know there has been talk of cake before, but i read one girl said that her cake at the fox hollow turned out to be dry and gross....did any of you have that problem w/ your cake? Just wanted to make sure, as i know they offer an upgrade if you want and i'm contemplating going that route if the cake is as bad as some have said before...
Thanks :)
stinenandy2010
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:02 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:02 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by mohajeriny
Quick question/concern
Some of you girls said that you've mailed checks and that you get reminders of how much you owe? I've never gotten any reminders but just send checks before they're due since I'm in CT and can't go there.
So I see your from CT! Me too! I finally found another bride planning a LI wedding from CT.
What part are u from?
Michiamanomimi
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:20 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:20 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Hi Ladies -Hopefully, I can answer some of your concerns.
Room at the Inn - When I went to do my room block at the Inn, they told me that my room was already booked and the folks at the FH (not the Inn) had my confirmation number in my file. It was written on my contact that I had a comp night.
While I'm talking about booking a room block at the Inn, be certain to go online and check the current rate (including AAA and senior citizen dicsounts). The first rate they gave me was higher than the AAA, so I was able to get a lower group rate with this information.
As for the cake. My was perfect and tasty. In fact, terrible to say, but I had it for lunch the following afternoon. Even at that point it was great and that was after sitting in a refrig over night and on a counter for part of the morning. Unless a cake is an EXTREMELY important part of your wedding for you, you should be fine with the cake from the FH.
HTH
sharivera
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:09 AM+
sharivera
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Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:09 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by Michiamanomimi
Hi Ladies -
Hopefully, I can answer some of your concerns.
Room at the Inn - When I went to do my room block at the Inn, they told me that my room was already booked and the folks at the FH (not the Inn) had my confirmation number in my file. It was written on my contact that I had a comp night.
While I'm talking about booking a room block at the Inn, be certain to go online and check the current rate (including AAA and senior citizen dicsounts). The first rate they gave me was higher than the AAA, so I was able to get a lower group rate with this information.
As for the cake. My was perfect and tasty. In fact, terrible to say, but I had it for lunch the following afternoon. Even at that point it was great and that was after sitting in a refrig over night and on a counter for part of the morning. Unless a cake is an EXTREMELY important part of your wedding for you, you should be fine with the cake from the FH.
HTH
I don't know about anyone else..but to me, just looking at the menu for cocktail hour and dinner, I don't think many people are even going to have room for cake!!!
davenjess
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:21 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:21 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by sharivera
Posted by Michiamanomimi
Hi Ladies -
Hopefully, I can answer some of your concerns.
Room at the Inn - When I went to do my room block at the Inn, they told me that my room was already booked and the folks at the FH (not the Inn) had my confirmation number in my file. It was written on my contact that I had a comp night.
While I'm talking about booking a room block at the Inn, be certain to go online and check the current rate (including AAA and senior citizen dicsounts). The first rate they gave me was higher than the AAA, so I was able to get a lower group rate with this information.
As for the cake. My was perfect and tasty. In fact, terrible to say, but I had it for lunch the following afternoon. Even at that point it was great and that was after sitting in a refrig over night and on a counter for part of the morning. Unless a cake is an EXTREMELY important part of your wedding for you, you should be fine with the cake from the FH.
HTH
I don't know about anyone else..but to me, just looking at the menu for cocktail hour and dinner, I don't think many people are even going to have room for cake!!!
That's 100% right. People feel OBLIGATED to have a bite of the cake, but that's about it. Also, remember, you are also having some other form of a Fox Hollow desert.
I loved our cake as well - it was very yummy!
davenjess
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:22 AM+
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:22 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Posted by sharivera
Posted by davenjess
Posted by sharivera
I just spoke to Rev. Nick (he was sooo nice) and I told him I was thinking of doing a unity candle at the ceremony. He suggested that since I have 2 children from a previous marriage that a Unity Sand ceremony would prob be better.. has anyone seen this done before? It sounds nice...
We did a sand ceremony yes. It's a lovely thing to do! I really like the symbolism behind it....that your different colors of sand could never be 100% separated once they are mixed...much like the ties to your family....
A friend of mine did it with her two children and her new husband - so they had 4 colors of sand. It was LOVELY!
Thanks...it really does sound nice...im sure my mother will be crying while we do it! Do you remember where you got your 'vase' and sand...I saw one set but it was in the $100's...
The sand we got at Joanne's...
The vase and holders, we got at an Irish store in Pittsburgh...when we were visiting.
sharivera
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 11:54 AM+
sharivera
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Posted: Aug 12, 2008 11:54 AM
Re: FOX HOLLOW BRIDES - Question & Answer Thread
Does anyone know the Guest MAXIMUM for The Briar Fox room --- our guarantee was only 120 -I remember Jen telling me the # depended on whether we used round or oblong tables - I will go with whichever one allows more people ..but I'm just curious if anyone knows what the absolute MAX is for that room?? I am so nervous that we are inviting too many people and may go over the MAX!
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