MY ENGAGEMENT PARTY

Original post by Aristotelina

Jan 09, 2008 07:54 PM

Hi Everyone!

I haven't posted for a while because I was so busy planning for my e-party and the holidays but I wanted to share my review and some pictures from the big day!!

We rented out a Greek Restaurant called Ammos in NYC on December 30th. We had roughly 150 people and we had the entire restaurant to ourselves for 7 hours!!! We opted to have a cocktail party/open bar for the entire time AND a live Greek band. We wanted to do something very light and fun, and reminiscent of a fun night out at Greek bouzoukia (aka Greek nightclub) and sure enough, the night turned out EXACTLY as we had envisioned it. The only issue that we had was that we really anticipated MORE food and was a little disappointed by what we actually got that night, but we didn't let that bother us in the least. We just kept dancing and pretty much said 'it is what it is'.

I was so satisfied with the way that things turned out that I actually said that I didn't want to have a wedding after our party because there was no way we could top it, but of course now, I am so excited and eager to start planning. My only issue now is that I can't decide on whether I want a wedding HERE or in Greece (but I'll save that for another post)

Anyhoot, here are some pictures!!

First Picture--My Fiancee (Ari) and I (penny)
Second Picture--Us Dancing on top of chairs by night's end
Third Picture--Our First Dance
Fourth Picture--My mom and I

Vineyard72509 Posted: Jan 09, 2008 10:56 PM

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Very excited to see what you chose- thats a once in a lifetime day in a once in a lifetime location- GOOD LUCK! GO with your heart

FutureMrsC Posted: Jan 10, 2008 08:57 AM

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looks like it was a great party...love the dress, you look gorgeous!

MaureenM618 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 09:06 AM

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Glad you had a great time You looked beautiful!!!

stephlovesseyi Posted: Jan 10, 2008 09:26 AM

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I absolutely LOVE your dress!!!! You look amazing!!!

Alexandra1028 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 10:08 AM

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Great pics!

Jen822 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 10:13 AM

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looks like you had a great time...love the dress!!

AHimar24 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 10:32 AM

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Everything looked beautiful!! I love Ammos in the city!

Where in Greece were you thinking of ??

Kala Stefana!

Future Mulligan Posted: Jan 10, 2008 11:40 AM

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gorgeous! i love your dress! looks like you had a great time. congrats

Nelle5757 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 12:47 PM

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Congrats. I love, love your dress. Where is it from??

CMS Posted: Jan 10, 2008 01:32 PM

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Wow!! You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I can't wait to see how you look on your wedding day!!!!

Espo22 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 01:54 PM

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Penny, everything looked amazing and you looked gorgeous. We were actually gonna do our e-party at Ammos too but bc of date availability and stuff like that we changed the location. The food is so good there.

I wanted to see more pics to see who i recognize at the party lol.

Aristotelina Posted: Jan 10, 2008 04:13 PM

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Thanks SO MUCH everyone!! I wound up getting my dress at OZ on Austin Street in Forest Hills and it was a Tony Bowls dress. I HIGHLY recommend this store because it has SUCH a wide selection and I love that the dresses are color coordinated (for easy shopping!). The salespeople are also knowledgable and available without being overbearing (hate that!)

Yes, the decision for the wedding is a big one. I'm sure I will be tapping into your resources and asking a zillion questions of everyone on here before I make my decision..LOL!

Advice for the girls who still haven't had their e-party: JUST HAVE FUN!! Do not worry about anything and just do what makes you happy!!!

Here are some more pictures:

In the first two pictures you can see how much money was thrown to the band. In Greek tradition you throw money to the couple while they dance. In the past, that money went to the couple but now the band gets to keep it (damnit LOL!)

Aristotelina Posted: Jan 10, 2008 04:14 PM

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and some more!

For those of you familiar with Central in Astoria, my fiancee works with Prive (hence the bottles being poured directly into our mouths..LOL)

PoppedInASnap Posted: Jan 10, 2008 05:13 PM

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i loved it!!

Were looking for a nice greek resturant as well....

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 05:37 PM

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Looks like you had a great time! Everyone looked like the were having a blast!

Are you finding teaching to be easier now that you're halfway through the year?

meli722 Posted: Jan 10, 2008 05:57 PM

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Nice pics! i love your dress!

Aristotelina Posted: Jan 10, 2008 05:59 PM

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Honestly, Ammos was really great!!! If you are interested in speaking to someone, I can pass on their contact info and you can tell them you are a friend of mine. They have two locations (Astoria and Manhattan) and both are really pretty and the food is EXCELLENT!!!

Mrs D--hi! I am actually finding teaching to be MUCH easier (although this week was hard with the tests and all) but I can't wait until the year is over. I'm only a little nervous because our school will not have as much of a need for Sp. Ed teachers next year and that means that I might be excessed (sp?). SO, if you hear of any openings later on this year for NEXT year, let me know!!