After seeing Leonards on website, I am a little bit doubting.
SummerBride10
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I looked at both. They are both beautiful places. I liked CB better. I felt they gave you more for your money and the price was great.
MKEA98
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I've been to Chateau Briand a few times and really liked it there. I've never been to Leonard's, but overall I've usually heard better things about CB.
09bride
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Just for peace of mind... please advise.
After seeing Leonards on website, I am a little bit doubting.
Leonard is very nice, but i didnt like the fact that i couldnt go back to where i was to take pics because of another wedding. I like CB better. Please stop doubting, u made the right choice.
cds58019
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Don't be fooled by Leonard's website! We first saw it on there too and was like 'Wow, this we HAVE to see' But then I have to admit it definitly wasn't what they made it seem like once we got there. We did go to a wedding there in August and it was very nice, just not what you think it would be if you saw the website. I've never been to CB so I can't compare the two but just wanted to throw that out there.
DCW 2008
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Leonards is my choice.
GT143EA
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I've never been to Leonards but I have been to CB and it was beautiful and the food was great!
frenchy702
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I'm a little biased... Chateau Briand
MrsQ-in2007
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A close friend had her wedding at Leonard's and it was very nice.
We had our wedding at Chateau Briand and loved it. Most of all we loved that CB was NOT like most other reception halls in terms of the decorations etc - it has a more unique look.
The food and service were really great at CB so you know my vote.
ladybengal
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i seen both and leonards,where do i begin. if you have your ceremony there , the inside chapel looks like a vegas style chapel and if you have the outdoor ceremony you can hear the cars going by. Even though Leonard's is cheaper, CB still is my choice!
RadiantBride
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Humm although it might seem biased bc i am a CB bride I will tell you what i think.
I was having the same issues even after i booked with CB. Leonards just had me mesmerized with the beauty from the outside looking in (I never went inside) I would mention it to my vendors and even they would tell me that the service and personal attention is better in CB, as well as everyone raved about the food. To me what made the icing on the cake with my decision was that I did not want to get married in a 'wedding factory' and I wanted to make sure that I would not run into any other brides that day and CB assured me of that. Looking back I definitely made the right decision for me but go into both and see which one you feel is more of a 'fit' for you and FH.
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I am DEFINITELY biased since my wedding was at CB, I think that the 2 RHs cant even be compared to each other-they are 2 different worlds. Leonards is very girly, in your face, big chandeliers, mirrors, marble etc. CB is more modern with out losing the *wow* factor or over stepping that line.
I can tell you that I have been to weddings at Leonards and they arent bad, not impressive but not horrible. I didnt eat much at my wedding but I can tell you my guests STILL almost a year later tell me that the food was the BEST they ever had at the wedding.
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Well I am a leonards bride, so naturally that is what I would pick. Both places are beautiful and I know you will get a great experience no matter where you go. I have been to several weddings at Leonards and I had a wonderful experience each time. Unfortunately you usually only hear negative comments from people, many don't go out of their way to post good times. Such is the nature of the food service business. But, even though I am a Leonard's bride, I would tell you to stick with your first decision. You decided on CB for a reason and I think down the road you will be happy that you stuck with it. I too had the same feeling after we first booked, but I am glad I stuck with Leonards.
novia26
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Chateau Briand
Christine N Ralph
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I am partial to Chateau Briand
toniscott
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Looked at both, FH says hands down CB, he loved it right away and so did I. countdown 87 days
Treeoflife
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Posted by Treeoflife
Just for peace of mind... please advise.
After seeing Leonards on website, I am a little bit doubting.
Leonard is very nice, but i didnt like the fact that i couldnt go back to where i was to take pics because of another wedding. I like CB better. Please stop doubting, u made the right choice.
Thank you!! I needed to hear this.
Treeoflife
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Well I am a leonards bride, so naturally that is what I would pick. Both places are beautiful and I know you will get a great experience no matter where you go. I have been to several weddings at Leonards and I had a wonderful experience each time. Unfortunately you usually only hear negative comments from people, many don't go out of their way to post good times. Such is the nature of the food service business. But, even though I am a Leonard's bride, I would tell you to stick with your first decision. You decided on CB for a reason and I think down the road you will be happy that you stuck with it. I too had the same feeling after we first booked, but I am glad I stuck with Leonards.
Thank you for being honest. I appreciate. You could have advise me to go with Leonards, but instead you advise me to go with my first choice. Thanks!!!!
Treeoflife
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Don't be fooled by Leonard's website! We first saw it on there too and was like 'Wow, this we HAVE to see' But then I have to admit it definitly wasn't what they made it seem like once we got there. We did go to a wedding there in August and it was very nice, just not what you think it would be if you saw the website. I've never been to CB so I can't compare the two but just wanted to throw that out there.
It's good to know this. Thanks!!!
Treeoflife
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LI brides-to-be are the best. Thank you for helping me to make the decision.
Sometimes doubts creep me. But I know now for sure I made the right choice. I am going with CB!!!!
