North Ritz Brides

Original post by missmmpr

Apr 18, 2003 10:36 AM

I went there the other day. They plan on putting up a white fence all around the proerty. Next store will be covered and the turnpike. This will be done by August.

I also saw the new table linens that can be upgraded, they are very nice...

OCT1203 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:30 PM

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You know that Gus owns that, right? It doesn't bother me because you can't even see it they have it blocked by trees. I think they did that so they would have more parking available for the diner and NRC.

EvenEdan Posted: Apr 18, 2003 10:33 PM

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They own the diner next door.
The parking situation doesn't bother me. I always thought that it was more for NRC to use the diner parking lot rather than the other way around.

OCT1203 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 11:05 PM

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Okay i just saw the post about how much everyone was paying per person and saw two north ritz brides on there and it got me thinking....how much is the gratutity?? I could swear they told me 15% actually they wrote it on the menu ( this was 2 years ago though when I signed).

EvenEdan Posted: Apr 18, 2003 11:11 PM

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I believe it is now 18%. I got a little freaked out when I saw the post about how much are you paying because I saw a bride on there that is paying 10 bucks a head less than me! I am not going to tell FI!!

groovypeg Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:10 AM

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it is 18% on my contract, but that does not include the tip for the maitre d.

endlessluv429 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:47 AM

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that's cool about the fence! I guess I am not as observant as i thought because i never even realized that there was a need for a fence. i had no idea that they (NRC) owned they diner too--I love that place and I'm so excited--i'm glad we booked it 2 years in advance because i think we got an awesome deal!

missmmpr Posted: Apr 19, 2003 08:46 AM

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I got a really good deal too...They also own the diner down the block...

jillybean66 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 11:36 AM

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NRC gives you the place cards and the directional cards...I picked mine up a couple of weeks ago. Also, I was quoted 18% for gratuity BEFORE they add the tax.....did everyone else have the same?

groovypeg Posted: Apr 19, 2003 12:21 PM

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isnt illegal to tax gratuity?

jillybean66 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 01:49 PM

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NRC told us that they were audited last year, and told that they HAD to tax the gratuity from now on or else they would get in trouble. So they said that their policy is now to add the gratuity to the total amount to be taxed.

Please someone else tell me that they were told this as well!!!!!!

junebride04 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 02:00 PM

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I was told the same thing by Chateau Briand where I had my e-party. I just hope its true.

ali77 Posted: Apr 19, 2003 02:52 PM

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The mention of the fence not being up til August is really ******* me off! When we originally went, we were told itv woul dbe up by late spring the latest. Then when my parents came to see the place with us the day we signed the contract, my dad asked and he was also told late spring, it will definately be finished by your date (July 19), we are just waiting for the permit, blah blah blah. What liars!! I wouldn't be so ****ed about this if it weren't for the fact that our reception is 1:00-6:00. It is light out and will (hopefully) be nice in July, people will be outside, looking at the beautiful pond, chatting, eating, drinking, LOOKING AT THE VISIBLE MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRES SIGN!!!!!!!! I'm sorry, but that is so tacky! Especially, to tell people that are signing the contract that the fence will be up by their date!

Has anyone had a day wedding there in the summer? Does the bamboo do any good?

Sorry about the vent girls, but I am fuming!
I am going to pick up my direction cards this week and you better believe they are going to get a piece of my mind!

Edited to add: Gus also told my father this teh night of the Bridal Showcase! Liars!

missmmpr Posted: Apr 19, 2003 06:49 PM

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Girls I am sorry. I spoke to Christina and she said it should be up by June, not August....her wedding is in June and she said it SHOULD be up by June, they are just waiting for the fence to be delivered...

KFA5477 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 01:01 AM

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I'm really glad to here about the fence
i'm interested about the thread on what everyone is paying
can anyone give me a short cut to get there
i would like to look at it

KFA5477 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 01:06 AM

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when i signed my contract last august they told me that they would be putting up trees not a white fence i would have perferred greenery rather than a white fence. i also am not very happy about this.

groovypeg Posted: Apr 20, 2003 01:07 AM

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poll-prices for reception hall thread

hey, how many north ritz brides are having body heat as the band?!! are they a preferred vendor?

KFA5477 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 01:09 AM

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i have body heat
i loooooooooooooove them
but they are not on their vendor list

thanks groovypeg

groovypeg Posted: Apr 20, 2003 01:35 AM

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for those having the ceremony there, have you picked out flowers and stuff? i was told that they provide flowers for the ceremony. also, what type of music are you using for the ceremony: sting trio, quartet, keyboard etc? thanks!!

drjenn10 Posted: Apr 20, 2003 06:14 AM

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I'm just getting house florist flowers for ceremony. You do not get to pick those. I'm just having my DJ play tunes outside for ceremony, nothing special.