New girl on the block!

Anniegrl Posted: Nov 14, 2002 01:53 PM

New girl on the block!

Hello ladies! This is my very first post here and I'm very excited.......
Firstly, let me say that I feel kind of funny doing this because I'm not even engaged yet. But, it's going to happen soon so I want to get a jump-start on things.
Here's my deal - I'm a Long Island girl but I live in Northern Virginia now. I'm just wondering how tough it'll be for me to plan everything without having to make numerous trips back and forth to NY. Has anyone else done long-distance planning?

I've been reading all your posts for a few days now and I'm so happy to see how sweet and helpful you all are to each other. I was pretty relieved when I found this site and I think that this chat area will be my godsend.....

Anyway, I'd love to hear your suggestions. I've only just begun doing research.........
Oh, and I'm from Nassau, so I'd like to have the reception there somewhere, and I'll probably be getting married in 2004.

Thanks!

Paiz Posted: Nov 14, 2002 01:57 PM

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Welcome to your new addiction. This site is very helpful and the girls are lovely.

A few girls in this site are planning from out of town. While it is tough, they seem to be doing okay, doing a lot of their work on long weekends to LI.

I've heard great things about the North Ritz Club and the Westbury Manor. There is a place that I am blanking out on the name, but when you are announced you come up through the floor. I've heard nothing but good things about that place too.

If you do a search on the site, you'll find tons of feedback. Good luck and happy planning.

Congratulations on your soon to be engagement.

LnP2003 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 01:57 PM

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I wish you all the luck in the world. I was kind of in the same boat as you are.... I knew it was coming... FH told me he had the ring. He went as far as to say to me - come to my house now, and you'll get engaged.... I called him from the car, and he said - turn around - I was only joking!

Anyway, you are a brave soul doing what you are doing.... We'll all help you out as much as we can.... RIGHT LADIES?!?!!!!

Betty Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:04 PM

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welcome

ddunne23 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:15 PM

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I'm an out of towner and it hasn't been bad at all.
I have only been home once since we got engaged and will be home for a week at Thanksgiving and then next time in Dec to get married! It helps that my parents are still on LI, but it can be done! Don't worry about it. For someone as indecisive as myself, planning from out of town forces you to make decisions since I can't say 'Well, I'll just come back next weekend and decide.' When you only have a couple of days to do a million things, you make it happen! Good luck!

Anniegrl Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:22 PM

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Thanks! I've read a lot of good things here about the North Ritz Club. Maybe I'll just have to give them a call....... and not tell the boyfriend!

Oh, and he'd better not dare play any practical jokes on me! He's from the south so I don't think he realizes what kind of NY/Italian woman wrath he'd have to deal with if he were to do that to me! Hee hee....

Anyway, thanks for your good wishes and I'll let you all know when he pops the question....

LnP2003 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:23 PM

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GOOD LUCK & THE BEST OF WISHES.....

curly2003 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:25 PM

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CONGRATS!!!!!

A few places to keep in mind when he DOES ask

in Nassau:
- Leonard's of Great Neck (I am biased b/c this is my hall)
- Westbury manor
- Fox Hollow
- Chateau Briand
- John Anthony's on the water

KarenK122 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:25 PM

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Welcome and Congratulations on your upcoming engagement!!! This site will be a great help to you

Licia Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:26 PM

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Welcome to the board. You are right everyone here is so helpful. I am an 04 bride. Feel free to ask all the questions you want. Hapy Planning

Paiz Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:32 PM

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Chateau Briand! That's the one I was thinking of! Thanks, Curly!

Hey, and as a John Anthony's bride, myself, I second that choice, it's technically Suffolk, but not too far in to make a big difference.

Anniegrl Posted: Nov 14, 2002 02:41 PM

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Wow! Chateau Briand sounds cool. And I also just checked out John Anthony's. It looks beautiful! I would love to have my reception on the water. I miss the beach
Paiz, are you having your reception during the day?

abc7077 Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:04 PM

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Welcome!

Betty Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:08 PM

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John ANthony's to-be-bride here (8-29-03) Friday night!!!!!!!!! It's beautiful!!!!!!!

dubliner Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:11 PM

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BRIDGEVIEW YACHT CLUB - ON THE WATER

Anniegrl Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:11 PM

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Betty, do they have the outside lit up so you can see the water at night?

703bride Posted: Nov 14, 2002 03:12 PM

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Glad to hear that you have joined the chat.
There are so many beautiful places in nassau county. My wedding is at the North Ritz Club. It is beautiful. I also liked Carlyle on the Green. It was a bit pricier though. Good luck!!