Leonards: Linen, Cake and Lighting
LINENS
In just about every advertisement for Leonard’s their linens and chair covers are ivory. I was hoping to just dress up the table to match my theme for the wedding. After my prep appointment, I learned they no longer carry the ivory linens or chair covers. They also have champagne linens that would have worked for me, however the chair covers are now gold with stripes no matter which one of their six linen choices you choose. Here comes a new unexpected expense for me.
CAKE
On a good note I love the fact that they are giving me a decent cake (four-tiered fondant). My sister reception venue (Cresthollow Country Club) includes an outdated 1920’s cake. To upgrade the minimum is $1,000, which is terrible. At Leonard’s of Great Neck you are pretty much allowed to get whatever design you want if it is not ridiculously complicated. Just provide them with the picture and they give it to their baker which is located in Hicksville. If you want to add trimmings (in my case the rhinestone band, ribbon and a cake topper), I just have to drop it off to them. I can also choose different flavors for the different layers ? Red velvet or carrot are extra, but you can choose a basic flavor and they have at least 20 options for fillings including fresh fruit.![]()
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LIGHTING
We have the penhouse level locked off for our wedding and when we originally saw both rooms there was no lighting. They recently completed their lighting upgrade on the top floor and we nearly did not recognize the room. It is absolutely AMAZING. Lighting makes such a difference and Im glad I don’t have to pay the DJ company anymore than I already am for this feature. You can choose whatever color you would like and they make it happen!![]()
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In just about every advertisement for Leonard’s their linens and chair covers are ivory. I was hoping to just dress up the table to match my theme for the wedding. After my prep appointment, I learned they no longer carry the ivory linens or chair covers. They also have champagne linens that would have worked for me, however the chair covers are now gold with stripes no matter which one of their six linen choices you choose. Here comes a new unexpected expense for me.
CAKE
On a good note I love the fact that they are giving me a decent cake (four-tiered fondant). My sister reception venue (Cresthollow Country Club) includes an outdated 1920’s cake. To upgrade the minimum is $1,000, which is terrible. At Leonard’s of Great Neck you are pretty much allowed to get whatever design you want if it is not ridiculously complicated. Just provide them with the picture and they give it to their baker which is located in Hicksville. If you want to add trimmings (in my case the rhinestone band, ribbon and a cake topper), I just have to drop it off to them. I can also choose different flavors for the different layers ? Red velvet or carrot are extra, but you can choose a basic flavor and they have at least 20 options for fillings including fresh fruit.
LIGHTING
We have the penhouse level locked off for our wedding and when we originally saw both rooms there was no lighting. They recently completed their lighting upgrade on the top floor and we nearly did not recognize the room. It is absolutely AMAZING. Lighting makes such a difference and Im glad I don’t have to pay the DJ company anymore than I already am for this feature. You can choose whatever color you would like and they make it happen!
