Watermill question

we are having our ceremony there they told us thatit had to be at 11:30 and ch starts at 12 it kinda stinks since we are going to have to get there early to take our pics but all in all it is a beautiful place we were both very impressed with everything they had to offer. my parents got married there 30 years ago so it was the first and last place we looked at.

We are getting married the day after you and at the WATERMILL....we are almost hall/date twins. What room are you having your reception in?

In regard to original question be asked: Your righ....the Watermill does have strict ceremony rules. My guess is because they have two functions in one day....plus day weddings. I wouldn't try to convince them to change it because you don't want the staff to be confused on the day of your wedding.

My fiance and I checked out 30 different places to have our reception. Although we liked a lot of them, the Watermill was exactly what we were looking for...they offered us a great package, the grounds are beautiful inside and out, and the BM we are using is AMAZING!!! All this together, selecting the Watermill was an easy decision for us to make.

Best of luck...hope you find the perfect place for you.

I beleive I went to a wedding there last year, but I thought it was evening.

I would imagine it is because of the multi event issue

I booked there too, my wedding ceremony is at 12:00pm. I really wanted an evening wedding but they told they do not have evening ceremonies.

I had looked at the Watermill too.
Ceremonies only take place in the afternoon because they take place in the reception rooms if not done outside.
It takes too much time to break down a reception, set up a ceremony, and then break it down again for a reception.

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Posted by SusiBtoM

I had looked at the Watermill too.
Ceremonies only take place in the afternoon because they take place in the reception rooms if not done outside.
It takes too much time to break down a reception, set up a ceremony, and then break it down again for a reception.

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ahhh ok this makes sense. I was like, the other place that we looked at, and many others, have 2 events at a time and they did not have the same time restrictions. But if they hold the ceremony in one of the reception rooms, then that I understand. Its a shame because we really did love that place but are pretty firm on Sat night. Congrats to all the Watermill brides - its beautiful!!!

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Posted by SusiBtoM

I had looked at the Watermill too.
Ceremonies only take place in the afternoon because they take place in the reception rooms if not done outside.
It takes too much time to break down a reception, set up a ceremony, and then break it down again for a reception.

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ahhhhhhhh that makes sense i was somewhat peturbed it was so early since we now have to get there early to do pics but oh well we will suck it up

Shameless plug, but check out the North Ritz Club on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset.
They have a separate ceremony room and only do one wedding at a time. There is also an outdoor space for the cermony if weather permits.

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Posted by shell1879

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Posted by SusiBtoM

I had looked at the Watermill too.
Ceremonies only take place in the afternoon because they take place in the reception rooms if not done outside.
It takes too much time to break down a reception, set up a ceremony, and then break it down again for a reception.

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ahhhhhhhh that makes sense i was somewhat peturbed it was so early since we now have to get there early to do pics but oh well we will suck it up

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Yes, behind those really nice drapes in the 'chapel' are the dinner tables fully set and ready to be moved into place for the reception.

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Posted by SusiBtoM

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Posted by shell1879

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Posted by SusiBtoM

I had looked at the Watermill too.
Ceremonies only take place in the afternoon because they take place in the reception rooms if not done outside.
It takes too much time to break down a reception, set up a ceremony, and then break it down again for a reception.

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ahhhhhhhh that makes sense i was somewhat peturbed it was so early since we now have to get there early to do pics but oh well we will suck it up

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Yes, behind those really nice drapes in the 'chapel' are the dinner tables fully set and ready to be moved into place for the reception.

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yes he showed us that we are praying for a nice day so it can be out side as well as the CH

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Posted by SusiBtoM

Shameless plug, but check out the North Ritz Club on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset.
They have a separate ceremony room and only do one wedding at a time. There is also an outdoor space for the cermony if weather permits.

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I love the North Ritz also but they are booked every Sat night in April and May, and June just gets too expensive for what we were trying to work with. But also - gorgeous!!

FH cousins wedding is there next weekend and her ceremony starts at 6pm. It is on Sat may 3rd. Not sure why they wouldn't have an evening ceremony