Please help us decide on place and date (a little long, sorry)

Original post by nylibride

Jun 07, 2004 09:01 AM

My FI and I have already put a deposit down on the Port Jefferson country club (now catered by Lombardis) for Sept 16, 2005. Nice time of year, outdoor cocktail hour etc. We have had some reservations regarding size of ballroom for our # of guests and the not-so-great customer service we've dealt with.

So.... we went and looked at Carlyle on the Green this weekend. Loooved it. Loved Gary (banquet manager,) but as we new it's significantly more $$.

So...we are now trying to decide if we should just keep our original date and place and hope for the best OR do February 2005 at Carlyle....(as the off season, it's much less expensive)

What do you guys think?!?! pros and cons?!?!

Bride2005 Posted: Jun 21, 2004 04:38 PM

Re: Please help us decide on place and date (a little long, sorry)

Hey NYLIBRIDE....

Just wondering what you decided... I finally got my deposit back from PJCC.... it only took a little over a month!!!

chicagogal Posted: Jun 21, 2004 05:42 PM

Re: Please help us decide on place and date (a little long, sorry)

Well, I am partial because I loved Carlyle. Don't spend the next year worrying that you made the wrong choice. Go with your gut instinct.

ckgmwedding Posted: Jun 21, 2004 07:52 PM

Re: Please help us decide on place and date (a little long, sorry)

Just remember is ALWAYS snows around Valentine's day and your flowers will be more $$$

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:10 PM

Re: Please help us decide on place and date (a little long, sorry)

Posted by ckgmwedding

Just remember is ALWAYS snows around Valentine's day and your flowers will be more $$$

I am getting married 6 days after VDAY and my flowers arent costing me anymore.. sure SOME florists tried to pull that crap about it costing more but my top 3 favs didnt even mention it

shellee Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:27 PM

Re: Please help us decide on place and date (a little long, sorry)

I think that in regards to weather, in February, you have the potential of big snow storms. How many people do you have that will have to travel far to your wedding? However, in September, rain is possible, and if it does rain and you can't take pictures and have cocktail hour outside, are you going to regret being at the place you didn't really love? But I do agree that once you make your final decision, you shouldn't look back, because things can go wrong or go wonderfully wherever you are.