~OFFICIAL DOUGLASTON MANOR THREAD~

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Posted by piscescutie2002
That area looked too small and right up into the guests for the DJ but I guess if you don't put as many tables in that spot. I've heard they can also put the DJ by the bar area in the Grand Ballroom, not the back by the T room, where the door is to go outside. I'd really have to take another look.

I'd hate to have the DJ speakers booming right onto tables. I wonder if they space out the speakers somewhat like a surround sound? I am actually meeting Steve from Imagine Entertainment tonight who manages the DJ's for Ariana Studios/Wedding Plaza. I did the complete package with Doug Manor and Ariana Studios only I am using the house florist and hired Amanda Picone for my photography. So, we shall see what he has to say tonight.

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It wasn't small at all and I had a huge DJ set up along with giant plasmas, lighting, and everything. I'm trying to find a pic...also the speakers face towards the dance floor so there is no issue with the sound going towards the tables.

BUMP....for any other 10ers/11ers/ or 12ers getting married there

Hey Ladies I am seriously considering booking DM for Aug 2010. The only reason why I did not sign the contract there on the spot was because I wanted to taste their food first!!

I am so excited to have found something that I am happy with. I have seen over 15 halls and this was the first one where I was really completely happy with.

The only thing is I was not offered a package with everything included when I went in to look at the place. I don't know if it is because I am booking so late or if it is not offered anymore.

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Posted by Mrsmonty

Hey Ladies I am seriously considering booking DM for Aug 2010. The only reason why I did not sign the contract there on the spot was because I wanted to taste their food first!!

I am so excited to have found something that I am happy with. I have seen over 15 halls and this was the first one where I was really completely happy with.

The only thing is I was not offered a package with everything included when I went in to look at the place. I don't know if it is because I am booking so late or if it is not offered anymore.

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food is one thing you dont have to worry about at dm...its amazing, people still call and talk about the calmari, cocount shrimp and pasta station

Just wondering if any DM brides got their wedding cake from Cascon bakery, DM's house bakery. We went there and it costs extra for the fondant. Most wedding cake ideas these days are only in fondant and looks like I have to use buttercream or pay extra for fondant. Where can I get ideas for buttercream cakes? If you spend extra for the fondant, how much was it?

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Posted by Mrsmonty
The only thing is I was not offered a package with everything included when I went in to look at the place. I don't know if it is because I am booking so late or if it is not offered anymore.

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Are you referring to the Complete Wedding Package offered by Ariana Studios aka The Wedding Plaza? I went with that package as they work with DM. I got the entire reception with everything included for 100 guests minimum costing $16,999. You can also get a package from Ariana including the vendors and pay the reception separately.

The package includes:
-the reception 5 hours include CH
-Photography. I am anal about that so I got Amanda Picone
-Video
-DJ
-invites
-flowers (I am using DM's house florist Cress instead which I recommend.
-2 limos
-free tux rental for the groom

Go to arianastudios.com and check out the Complete wedding package that includes the reception or the other packages w/out the hall.
Good luck

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Posted by piscescutie2002

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Posted by Mrsmonty
The only thing is I was not offered a package with everything included when I went in to look at the place. I don't know if it is because I am booking so late or if it is not offered anymore.

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Are you referring to the Complete Wedding Package offered by Ariana Studios aka The Wedding Plaza? I went with that package as they work with DM. I got the entire reception with everything included for 100 guests minimum costing $16,999. You can also get a package from Ariana including the vendors and pay the reception separately.

The package includes:
-the reception 5 hours include CH
-Photography. I am anal about that so I got Amanda Picone
-Video
-DJ
-invites
-flowers (I am using DM's house florist Cress instead which I recommend.
-2 limos
-free tux rental for the groom

Go to arianastudios.com and check out the Complete wedding package that includes the reception or the other packages w/out the hall.
Good luck

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That doesn't seem too bad. I have to look in to it. 17,000 was my budget including my dress : ( so I may have to do some negotiating.

BUMP

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Posted by piscescutie2002

Just wondering if any DM brides got their wedding cake from Cascon bakery, DM's house bakery. We went there and it costs extra for the fondant. Most wedding cake ideas these days are only in fondant and looks like I have to use buttercream or pay extra for fondant. Where can I get ideas for buttercream cakes? If you spend extra for the fondant, how much was it?

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My cake was Fondant from Cascon. I think the fondant charge was $150.

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Posted by AugustBridein09

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Posted by piscescutie2002

Just wondering if any DM brides got their wedding cake from Cascon bakery, DM's house bakery. We went there and it costs extra for the fondant. If you spend extra for the fondant, how much was it?

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My cake was Fondant from Cascon. I think the fondant charge was $150.

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Really? $150? I went there. They said it was too early. FH and I were taking a drive anyhow. I asked about the fondant and they warded me off saying it would be more expensive. I thought it was going to be a lot more than that. .

My theme is bows and pearls. Bows can't be made nicely with buttercream so I def need a nice big fondant bow!

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Posted by piscescutie2002

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Posted by AugustBridein09

[My cake was Fondant from Cascon. I think the fondant charge was $150.

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Really? $150? I went there. They said it was too early. FH and I were taking a drive anyhow. I asked about the fondant and they warded me off saying it would be more expensive. I thought it was going to be a lot more than that. .

My theme is bows and pearls. Bows can't be made nicely with buttercream so I def need a nice big fondant bow!

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I dunno what he may be charging for it now but I can't imagine it went up by that much.

I did!!!! I used magnetstreet.com

Here is a blurry pic of them lol





We had some extra so my DH decorated with them

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Posted by Mrsmonty

awwww those are cute... Still trying to figure what we are going to do. I dont have much time : (

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I added you to the official DM bride list

its a magnet I made it on vistaprint.com

Congrats and Welcome!!!!

Where are you with your planning? Did you just book with them?

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Posted by AugustBridein09

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Posted by Mrsmonty

awwww those are cute... Still trying to figure what we are going to do. I dont have much time : (

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I added you to the official DM bride list

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