The Official Hamlet Windwatch Golf & Country Club Thread

Original post by divabride

Sep 09, 2004 12:36 PM

I've been hesitant to start a thread since there's not too many of us. But now there's seems to be a couple of past brides and new brides here. Plus there have been many inquiries regarding the windwatch. Lets start this post and see if we can make this the official thread.

Jordan Posted: Oct 06, 2004 03:53 PM

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I *personally* don't like the wall closed - 1) it looks like a gym wall and 2) I felt it closed the room in. They did a half wall for us - for CH.

No problem with the big bar...our guests remained in the ballroom for the night - unless they were going outside for smokes.

Denise recommends the tall CP's - I don't *personally* like the tall CP's...I wanted to take advantage of the oval tables so we went with low CP's...but they flowed from one end of the table to the next. They looked gorgeous, if I do say so myself.

divabride Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:52 PM

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Bumping for our newest bride SLWH2005. Shes getting married there the day before me! How cool!!

slwh2005 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:55 PM

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Thank you!! I'm so excited!! And relieved!

divabride Posted: Nov 16, 2004 11:25 AM

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bump

divabride Posted: Jan 14, 2005 12:26 PM

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Past brides, do you remember what bakery they use. I'd like to order a cake and try it. Thanks!!

ETP - Nevermind! Found out it is Cardinali in Syosset.

higginsk Posted: Jan 26, 2005 04:21 PM

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ive heard awesome things about the bride and groom cheesecake?? but i cant wait to start thinking about the cake. i told my fi i will only use a bakery that lets us have tastings!!!!!

divabride Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:13 AM

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Is there a cake tasting? Is it done at the food tasting or do you have to go to the bakery? Does Denise give you a list of choices as far as filling and cake? TIA!!

divabride Posted: Apr 21, 2005 02:37 PM

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Another question: How are favors set up? Im not sure if its allowed, but I was looking to have a table set up for a breakfast buffet.

higginsk Posted: Apr 23, 2005 07:38 PM

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im not sure divabride, but that's a good question. let me know if you find out. i was also thinking about setting the favors up on a separate table for guests to take as they leave. in a martha stewart mag she sets the favor boxes up in the shape of a wedding cake! im not sure im that crafty but its an idea...

maria5-6-05 Posted: Jun 14, 2005 02:36 PM

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I'm very glad to hear that the food was very good since this was the number 1 think on my fiancee's list.

Do you think that the room is big enough for 180 people? I'm worried that the dance floor in particular will be too small. Both are families are dancers and that's one of my important features to ensure no one is bumping into each other - I don't want it to feel like a club

Also, I didn't realize that the restaurant would be open if you don't book it - I don't like that. plus if it rains I don't think the cocktail area will fit everyone.

My fiancee didn't like that the CH and reception will be in the same room but it sounds like you all made out pretty well but we will likely have to book the extra room if we decide to go with it.

Any thoughts?? Thank you in advance for your feedback

drewsgirl Posted: Jun 14, 2005 03:28 PM

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You will be fine if you have 180 people. We had a little less then that, plus a nine piece band and there was plenty of room. I would definitely suggest getting the other room as well. We had it and it was really great. I really dont think there would be anything going on it anyway, but the way the set it up is so pretty. HTH. Any questions, feel free to FM me

divabride Posted: Jun 14, 2005 03:56 PM

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Posted by maria5-6-05

I'm very glad to hear that the food was very good since this was the number 1 think on my fiancee's list.

Do you think that the room is big enough for 180 people? I'm worried that the dance floor in particular will be too small. Both are families are dancers and that's one of my important features to ensure no one is bumping into each other - I don't want it to feel like a club

Also, I didn't realize that the restaurant would be open if you don't book it - I don't like that. plus if it rains I don't think the cocktail area will fit everyone.

My fiancee didn't like that the CH and reception will be in the same room but it sounds like you all made out pretty well but we will likely have to book the extra room if we decide to go with it.

Any thoughts?? Thank you in advance for your feedback

The restaurant is NOT open in the sense that people will come to dine there. But it is my understanding that they can hold a smaller party like a christening or bar mitzvah at the same time. During the cocktail hour, they have a wall seperating the cocktail hour and the ballroom. Once the cocktail hour is over, they retract the wall and your guests are free to roam around. With 180 guests though, I would recommend renting out the additional room. This will also guarantee the use of that bar for the remainder of the night.

maria5-6-05 Posted: Jun 14, 2005 07:12 PM

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Thanks for the feedback

We will definitely get the extra room simply because if it rains I don't think the cocktail area will be large enough.

I REALLY appreciate the input...we are really torn but I must say that hearing all these wonderful things really sways me in the Hamlet direction!

slwh2005 Posted: Jun 14, 2005 07:16 PM

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We took the extra room too and I would think it's especially a good idea if you're having a daytime wedding. We have had lunch there twice (once when there was a wedding going on in the other room) and it wasn't crowded, but there were golfers and Hamlet residents there eating lunch too.

I think we might end up with approx. 180 people too and they say the room holds over 200. The only thing is, I think we'll end up with lots of tables of 12 people and that seems crowded to me. And I am a little concerned that the dance floor might be crowded, but I'm not gonna worry about it.

kellwolfe Posted: Jun 15, 2005 09:39 AM

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Hello! I am a Hamlet Windwatch girl!

Were only have about 125 people and its a night wedding - were gettting married on site at 7:30 in December - so there will be no one out and about and the resturant is already closed -

kellwolfe Posted: Jun 15, 2005 09:50 AM

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this is so great I am so happy that this was started! thank you girls! I am feeling so good right now hearing all the good things that everyone has to say

Did anyone use Photos of the heart? I know that there the preferred Vender of the hall .....Comments? Please FM me..thanks

also .....the finishing touches for chair covers - I booked them ...the room is beautiful but I think that it give it such a classy look ...anyone?