New girl on the Block

wowlifeisgood Posted: May 20, 2003 07:15 PM

New girl on the Block

Hey Ladies,

Just wanted to say Hi! This site looks like it is going to help me alot. I am planning the wedding for July 2004. I grew up on Long Island but now live out in Los Angeles, CA and will be flying back for the wedding and other things.

There seems to be tons of info on this site. Any suggestions on the best and worst of it? Any insider tips?

Look forward to talking with all of you. Thanks so much and Congrats to everyone.

MelTodd604 Posted: May 20, 2003 07:16 PM

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welcome!

littlecat Posted: May 20, 2003 07:16 PM

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WELCOME!!! Just post what you need help with and we will all try to help!

Where are you getting married?

jenny2penny Posted: May 20, 2003 07:18 PM

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b2b0803 Posted: May 20, 2003 07:18 PM

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Welcome and happy planning. My sister also planned her NY wedding from CA when she was living there.

wowlifeisgood Posted: May 20, 2003 07:19 PM

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Boy you guys are quick..LOL.

I am not sure where we are going to get married yet that will be the fun and stressful part.

Were going to have a theme weddings which will make for a really interesting day.

I think the reception place will be easier to find BUT we want to both get married outdoors (would have been one of the great advantages to gettting married in CA) and that seems to be harder to find on Long Island. Something with lots of flower possibly water....etc

Anyone have any ideas on outdoor ceremonies?

LisaT Posted: May 20, 2003 07:22 PM

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I planned our wedding from San Francisco - I know what you mean about all the CA options. Boy, I'd love to have another wedding here!

Happy Planning!

littlecat Posted: May 20, 2003 07:22 PM

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I am getting married at Crest Hollow Country Club. The website is www.cresthollow.com

I also here that Flowerfield is very beautiful. Don't know if you are on a budget or not.

sonia Posted: May 20, 2003 07:23 PM

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welcome to the boards! i'm planning from california as well

jenny2penny Posted: May 20, 2003 07:24 PM

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littlecat Posted: May 20, 2003 07:24 PM

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Just to warn you in advance...

THIS WEBSITE IS ADDICTING!!!

wowlifeisgood Posted: May 20, 2003 07:26 PM

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Wow so there are alot of us from California. That's awesome.

Thanks for the website. I have been an online junkie with all the different places and websites that are available. HOW AM I GOING TO SURVIVE NOW THAT I FOUND THIS FORUM...LOL

Flowerfield looks beautiful.

Yes, were on a budget. Thanks for asking I should have said that because I am a girl who loves a bargin...

I was thinking about looking for some halls to rent and maybe have outside catering done that might cut our costs alot?

Any thoughts?

Damn I have so many questions for everyone....

littlecat Posted: May 20, 2003 07:29 PM

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Actually, I thing that will cost more and considering you are getting married in July, they usually have deals for July and August! Also not having it on a Saturday night will really save you some money. How much were you thinking of spending per plate? You can FM if you don't want to say on the board.

04Bride Posted: May 20, 2003 07:30 PM

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I say check out the Riviera. I'm a July 2004 bride also.

Riviera

wowlifeisgood Posted: May 20, 2003 07:38 PM

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That's a good point (about how it might be more exspensive to have it catered). That's why we are having it on a Friday b/c we thought that would be cheaper.

Rivera looks BEAUTIFUL. I can't believe I have not checked out their website.

I am planning on going back to Long Island the first week in July and visit some places.

With you girls on my side helping me forget it I will be way ahead of the game...LOL

What do you gals think is a realistic amount to spend for the special day?

Just curious

littlecat Posted: May 20, 2003 07:40 PM

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If you are on a budget, anywhere from $55-80 for a Friday night. I think the Swan Club is around $60 for a Friday night. Did you check out their website - they have beautiful flowers.

p&a91203 Posted: May 20, 2003 07:41 PM

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Welcome!!

04Bride Posted: May 20, 2003 07:41 PM

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I think it all depends on how much $$ you have.There is no right or wrong. I have heard weddings costing 60,000 and i think its crazy, but that b/c i dont have it.
we are looking at about 25,000-27,000 at the riviera and getting married there ( which saves on limos and a few other things by doing that) and thast with the honeymoon

Sunny Posted: May 20, 2003 07:43 PM

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Welcome!!!

wowlifeisgood Posted: May 20, 2003 07:47 PM

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Noel,

You're thinking like I am. Ideally I would love to have the reception and the ceremony at the same place. You probably save alot by doing that.

Rivera is being put on my list of must see it is BEAUTIFUL.

What is FM?

Thank you for all the warm welcomes. How do I keep up with this site. It seem like it moves so quickly.

Any tips?