on the beach or in the chappel

anjer4 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 10:44 AM

on the beach or in the chappel

I am having such a difficult time deciding if I should go with Crescent Club where the ceremony will be on the beach or Carlyle where I can have it in the garden..I'm taking a chance with either place but the Crescent doesn't really have an alternate room in case of rain..The Carlyle has that wonderful chappel though..What do you guys think I should do.>Should I risk it raining and go for the beach or play it safe? HELPPPPP

pinkgirl Posted: Jan 16, 2004 10:47 AM

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I love beach weddings but with no inside alternative I wouldn't take the chance. Plus the Carlyle is beautiful!

anjer4 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:32 AM

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so no one has any thoughts on this topic??? i guess i'll just have to go with safe..who needs the added stress of worrying about the weather right?

nferrandi Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:34 AM

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I'm getting married at The Crescent and I'm a little nervous about the weather. Their indoor option isn't great, but I figured it was worth the risk since a beach wedding was really what my FH and I wanted. You need to weigh things out and just go with it. What will be will be and you, and I, just need to roll with the punches. I'm sure you're wedding will be beautiful no matter where you decide.

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:37 AM

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PLAY IT SAFE

anjer4 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:38 AM

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yeah i guess but the beach is beautiful isn't it..did they offer you the cocktail room as an alternative..did you get to see any pictures by chance of what its like with a rainy day?

tourist Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:39 AM

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So what do they do if it rains? Everybody just gets wet?

I'd go with the Carlyle.

My cocktail hour is outside,and normally I'd be on weather.com every half hour the week before, but I think knowing that the staff will make the decision to have it indoors if neccessary will take the pressure of me. Now I'm thinking, either way is fine with me, so surprise me!

ETA: I just saw the other posts abotu the coctail room. You shoudl ask about that.
Nferrandi, we are getting married the same day, so if my cocktail hour is outside, then your wedign will probabaly be too! I'll do my no hurricane dance!

anjer4 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:40 AM

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they supposedly put you in one of the rooms for an alternate but do i want to have my ceremony in the same room as my cocktail or reception room> i just don't know.

TwoBugs Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:42 AM

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If you have your heart set on a beach wedding, I think you should go for it. IF you have to use the indoor place at the Crescent, and if it isn't exactly perfect, you won't be in there long enough to have it ruin your day.

I think the risk is worth taking, but that's probably because I'm not the one taking it!

tourist Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:44 AM

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They'll switch it over for you & probabbly make it look really different after the ceremony if neccessary. Ask for pics!

nferrandi Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:46 AM

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They will either use the new cocktail area (they're doing renovations right now) or the new area outside of the ballroom. I agree that I'm not crazy about my ceremony being where my CH or reception will be, but I figure with the chuppa and flowers it will be beautiful none the less. I also want a lot of candles during my ceremony, so even if it's indoors it will still look very romantic.

ssdare Posted: Jan 16, 2004 11:54 AM

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I would play it safe and have an alternate place that you are happy with.

I had planned for an outdoor ceremony and my wedding was in June, but it pour all day. Although disappointed that I couldn't have my outdoor ceremony, I was very glad that my alternate indoor location was a beautiful space (glass convservatory - had outdoor feel but protected from the rain!).

Besides rain, there may be a heat wave that would prevent you from being outdoors, too. So it's best to have alternative arrangements when you are planning an outdoor event.

Good luck.

Jordan Posted: Jan 16, 2004 12:03 PM

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I would play it safe and go with the Carlyle. While beach weddings are beautiful so are garden weddings. And if it rains or if there is a heat wave, at least you'll have a different alternative with the Carlyle.

Good luck with your decision!

kimmie Posted: Jan 16, 2004 12:18 PM

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Dont take the chance only because you will be so disappointed if it rains and we don't like to see sad brides...

bethsiar Posted: Jan 16, 2004 02:02 PM

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definitly go with carlyle. Why add stress? BTW my BF's bro got married at the Crescent when it rained, and they worked around it.

SReidy Posted: Jan 16, 2004 02:52 PM

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I go with play it safe. We went to a ceremony on the beach once and it was really WINDY!! Sand was blowing around!!! I think I'd play it safe b/c you'll have so much to worry about already and you can't change the weather!!!

anjer4 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 04:56 PM

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thank you all for your replies..i think i have some serious thinking to do over the weekend..i'm sure you'll all hear how i decided..i love this site!!!

Willow1 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 05:35 PM

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Well I would go for your dream if that's what you and FH want. I say that because I really want a beach wedding too. I was wondering if I could list a second place on the invitation for inclement weather. I think I might have to put a post up though for how this is done.