I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

Original post by mrzsoontobejames

Jun 08, 2010 11:08 AM

Hello LIW,

I'm new here and for almost 6 months I've been secretly lurking reading reviews and praying one day I will be able to seek advice from you wonderful ladies for my BIG DAY. Finally I joined because I just got engaged in Jamaica on May 22. 2010. I'm probably one of the babies here I'm only 22, marrying my first boyfriend. The easiest part was saying 'yes' now here's where the hard part begins. Ladies, I NEED HELP. Extremely overwhelmed and need a budget. I live in Brooklyn so my options for a RH could be (Brooklyn, Queens, or Long Island Preferably). We will probably be paying for this wedding ourselves.

I want a wedding with about 150-200 people and I am in awe of the pics of the Chateau Briand anyone has any 2011 quotes for this place or any other places that are affordable because something tells me Chateau is probably not my type of affordable I am looking for places that will charge between 50-75pp.

Problem is I'm into interior and how the places looks inside as well as outside and some of these places pics are far from impressive. Any advice as to where I should start? I plan on having my wedding on a Friday in November to cut the costs a bit. Once again nice to meet you ladies.

sjr385 Posted: Jun 08, 2010 01:07 PM

Re: I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

Burhart1111 Posted: Jun 08, 2010 01:07 PM

Re: I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

Posted by soontobmrshammer

Congrats date twin and name twin-- im sarena too but just spelled differently!

Yaaaay another date twin! Congrats on your engagement...we are always here to help! I've never been to CB, but have heard wonderful things about it. DEF call ahead for appointments...you may not even get in to some places without one. And when it comes to the kids...Adult Only Reception on your invites should do the trick!

Jsquared Posted: Jun 08, 2010 01:08 PM

Re: I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

Hey!
Welcome! Im a new 2011 bride too.. Welcome to the chaotic life!! Definetly look into a friday or a sunday, or a day wedding.
11/11/11 is VERY popular so they may charge you saturday night prices.
Def try Chateau Briand, Crest Hollow Country Club and Leonards.
People dont expect children to be invited to weddings these days, (sometimes lol) You dont even need to put adults only.. just address the invites to Mr.&Mrs. not to the 'family' .

Oh and YES DEFINETLY make appointments... I was not seen a few times because I just walked in. I did everything on the weekends too..

Panamasweet Posted: Jun 08, 2010 01:10 PM

Re: I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

Welcome to the madness!!!!!

We are paying $78 per person for a friday night winter wedding at Westbury manor and with add ons. It all depends on the time of year and the day of the week you get married

rendel Posted: Jun 08, 2010 01:16 PM

Re: I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

Ok, what type of RH are you looking for, do you want a modern place or vintage type?

I would call for appts, I know that my RH told us only to come in early on Saturdays or sundays might be less busy.

mrzsoontobejames Posted: Jun 08, 2010 01:32 PM

Re: I'm new to this site and just got engaged :::::HELP::::

GIrl........ I am definitely looking for Modern (Vintage is not my thing @ all) So I see there's a couple of Westbury Manor ppl here 78 with add ons? Sounds like I definitely need to go check them out..

Off topic but is Brooklyn and Queens more expensive then LI? I do not have a preference whatsoever just trying to get a feel as to what I'm looking for (Modern facilities) somewhat spacious doesn't have to be huge but I would like to have 200 ppl.