I am home today from work because I am sick – so since I have nothing to do, I decided to start this thread so we can talk about the Vanderbilt Mansion and share ideas!
Here is a list of past and future Vanderbilt Mansion brides, previous reviews, and pictures I have found/saved. Please share any and all pictures and valuable information you may have of the Vanderbilt Mansion. All Past VM brides are most definitely welcome to share their input, advice, and opinions!!!
Hope this helps everyone! In case I missed any past or future brides, please let me know and I will edit list.
Hope this thread is helpful to all present and future brides and THANK YOU to all past brides for sharing pictures, ideas, comments, and your valuable advice!!!!!
I had the valets put in air freshners that i made...but unfortunately there must have been 2 different parkers because some cars did not get them! Maryann was great and spoke to the company and they allowed it to be done
mcc101
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Thanks for confirming my question durso1!!! I was going to ask her if it will be allowable.
PAST VM BRIDES: Please shre any advice, thouhts, ideas?!!!
mcc101
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bump!
Marie3
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Hi, I haven't really posted on here too much, but can you add me the the list of VB Mansion brides? Thanks! I am also going to the April 17 food tasting. Can't wait!
lovey
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Pls add me too! October 2005.
mcc101
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WELCOME MARIE3 AND LOVEY!!!!!!! You have made a great choice!!!!!
Can't wait to see you at the tasting Marie3!!!!! I'm so excited!!!!! more VM Brides!!!!
cynthia
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Hello ladies - I really don't post much on LIW anymore, but I saw this thread and had to comment. You will absolutely LOVE having your wedding there! I had my reception there this past 4th of July and it was amazing. I mean they truly take care of every possible detail...everthing is wrapped up for you at the end of the night, cakeservers, glasses, etc. I really didn't get to eat the night of the wedding (I KNOW! all that incredible food and we were running around, didn't get to sit and enjoy it. GO to the tasing...OMG, YUM A LUM!!!!) well, Maryanne packaged up each entree for us to bring home! We ate it the next day at our hotel and it was great. What I'm trying to say is....little touches, their attention, caring about what they do...is not missed. All the best girls...you will not be disappointed! Cheers!
mcc101
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BUMP FOR NEW BRIDES!!
SFP0214
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I would love to see pics of centerpieces in the hall! Anyone have them? TIA
lovey
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Hi ladies
Which hotel did you all decide to use for your OOT guests?
...and mcc101, I am dying to see a pic of your headpiece. How cool that it is coming all the way from France!
What type of centerpieces are you having and who is doing your flowers? I'm thinking high centerpieces with hanging votive candles.
so much to do!!! it gets overwhelming
SPF0214, here's a centerpiece pic for you at the vanderbilt. From Ireneinchicago's wedding. I love how this looks and am thinking of doing the same thing..except with white/off white flowers.
Ohh that is pretty. Unfortunately I can only do low centerpieces...$$$$... I used Holiday Inn Express for my OOT guests. They have a free shuttle to and from the VM for guests. But you can get a cheaper rate online, on their website, than what they offer for groups... They gave me some lame excuse about the blocked rooms being refundable and you don't forfit your room if you show up after 3.... whatever.. It made me mad!
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thougfht that id post my centerpiece choice. i am having these callalillies on every other table and low white roses on the rest.
Lovey - it's not actually a tiara it is two dahlia flowers with white and yellow swarovski crystals - I love it! I am doing low centerpieces...I am not sure exactly what I am doing yet - I have not made up my mind but I think I am going to do shades of pink and red with some greenery to tie in the BM's antique rose dresses with the red drapes in the room. In case you need a florist and willing to go to Brooklyn, FM me and I will give you his information...he is phenominal!!
Any new activity for the Vanderbilt ladies? Just wondering what everyone is up to....
butterfl2878
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waiting for some no's since my rsvp date is 4/20!isn't that terrible? i would love if everyone came but i can't physically fit everyone i invited in that ballroom. other than invites, finished my crypacks. mom is finishing petal cones. fittings are all in May. Booking hair/makeup for girls this week. only big thing left to do is get a contract/sample audio from Lyrical Strings, whom we might book for ceremony music. I am considering doing those cute potpouri sahses for the cars since we are donating and having the truffles handed out. I will price all the stuff this week at Michael's and see if I can swing it time wise. I guess all those traveling in, taking the shuttle wouldn't need one. Is that unfair?
lovey
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No, I don't think that's unfair. Which hotel did you pick for your OOT guests? I know...the ballroom is very tight!!
CarrieAnn
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came across this thread and had a picture on my desktop to post...we had a wonderful wedding there, regardless of the fact that it poured :)
My only regret...we didnt get to eat any of the food, nor did they send any home with us...waiting to go back as a guest :)
Looks like things have been pretty quiet here for a while but I thought I'd give it a shot. We're on deck for a 2006 ceremony and wanted to know how some of the more recent events have gone...
Thanks!!
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I'd love to keep this thread going ... I was out of town when you bumped it and off LIW for abotu 5 days. I'm June of 06 and so excited. In process of trying to decide about flowers now... have you thought about what type of centerpieces you want yet? and how many people are you planning to invite?
