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:) We did take our pictures outside and there was no problem walking on the pavement or the grass. In fact, my nephew`s were running around chasing the geese w/o incident! Also, we made our own place cards (yes, I`m anal). I used cards that matched my invitation and program. They were beautiful!! Coral House does not write them out, it`s your job. You`ll need to alphabetize them and include a master list.

Regarding the *poop*...

Another Anal Bride over here. I will be getting my own placecards to match invites as well. I was thinking if they do everything we can just use them but since I have to do everything it might as well match my invitations and other stationery. Thanks so much for all the tips.

Anal Brides R Us?

I am also doing my own place cards. What are you doing about direction cards to the reception? I didn't ask if they offered any, but I am thinking of printing these up myself, also.

Anal Brides R Us?

They do give you direction cards, but, uh, no shock here: I made my own. Of course they matched my invites, programs and place cards. I copied their text, may have made a few minor changes... here it is if you want to cut and paste to make your own. Coral House 70 Milburn Avenue Baldwin, New York (516) 223-6500 DIRECTIONS From NYC/Queens/Brooklyn: Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway to the Cross Island Parkway South, to the Southern State Parkway East to Exit 20S (Grand Avenue, Baldwin). Follow *** below. From Verrazano Bridge: Take the belt Parkway East to the Southern State Parkway East, to Exit 20S (Grand Avenue, Baldwin). Follow *** below. From George Washington Bridge: Take the GW Bridge to the Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge, to the Cross Island Parkway South, to the Southern State Parkway East to Exit 20S (Grand Avenue, Baldwin). Follow *** below. From Long Island – South Shore: Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 20S (Grand Avenue, Baldwin). Follow *** below. *** Stay on Grand Avenue for 1.5 miles to the fork in the road (gas station). Bear left at the fork (Milburn Avenue) and take it 6 blocks. Coral House is on the left, parking is on the right. From Long Island – North Shore: Take the L.I.E. or Northern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway South, to Exit M-8 West (Route 27/Sunrise Highway). Take Sunrise Highway approximately 2 miles. Look for Brookside Avenue and go to the next traffic light (Milburn Avenue). Make a left on Milburn Avenue and go South 3 blocks. Coral House is on the left, parking is on the right. :)

Kathi Coral H ouse Brides

Hey girl, I had my engament party at the CH. We were in the nantucket room. We did go outside with videographer and photographer, it turned out to be so beautiful. If who ever you hired for video and photo is creative, so much can be done, its beautiful back there.And yes we were asked to write everyones name on ch paper, but we didnt we did it off the computer and put whatever design around the borders and made our own placing cards. It looked much better, i didnt like theirs. Oh and we had kristen as well. Good luck.

Kathi Coral H ouse Brides

Kathi, could you recommend you video/photo guy so that I can shop around with more options. Also, does anyone remember the floral centerpieces from there wedding?

Photo/Video/Flowers

I used Ed Collins for photo. EdCollinsPhoto.com. Amazing work, mostly photojournalistic which is what we wanted. For video, I used Wild Rose. There`s a TON of excellent feedback about them on this board. I loved them!! Also, I didn`t care for the *included* centerpieces so we used those in the cocktail hour - it was either that or get 40 cents (yes, cents) credit per guest. I used Colonial Flowers in N. Bellmore. They were fabulous. I posted on them about a week ago and included a list of everything I got. What`s your date?? Good luck! :)

Photo/Video/Flowers

We got engaged January 25th and we are planning a Spring 2003 wedding. I guess you can say that I am started planning right away to avoid the stress later ;) Thnx

Kathi: Anal Brides R Us?

Did you give a picture map too?? I know I will want one:-)