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Went to a wedding at CLM on Saturday.

jms100303 Posted:

Went to a wedding at CLM on Saturday.

It was such a gorgeous day and perfect for a wedding at CLM! When we walked in the lobby was very crowded and there was a long line because this is where they were giving out champagne when guests arrived. Not a good place for it. We just skipped through and went right into the CH. They had a ton of variety at the CH. The shrimp jambalaya (sp?) and linguini with clam sauce were a big hit. Although, the food was pretty bland in general. It was beautiful to sit outside on the patio and they were very good about getting drinks during CH. I had a couple of the frozen drinks, which were very yummy.

The place was gorgeous and very nice for a wedding. My biggest complaint was the food, not very good. I had one bite of my meal and that was it, even my DH who eats everything wouldn't eat it. The salad wasn't very good either. They had 4 choices of meals and when I asked how 2 were prepared (veal chop and sea bass) the girl had no clue. She looked at me like I had 12 heads. Instead of going to find out she was like, um I guess broiled. Not even close! The service wasn't very good and we had to ask 4 times to refill our water.

Besides for that the wedding was a lot of fun. I am sure they have great pics, because between the water, pier, and cazeboo are great backdrops. The bartendars were quick and knowledgeable, although not very personable. The DJ was great, which made it so much fun. I loved the way the room was set up (they were in the large of the 2 rooms) around the dance floor. Although if you were trying to get to the bar it was hard to weave back between tables. The room looked very pretty with the linens & chairs.

There was another wedding going on during the reception. They were having their cocktail hour. They had a cool calypso band outside on the deck during the CH. Perfect for a reception on the water.
hmm8191 Posted:

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Sorry to be a dunce but what is CLM?

SweetCin704 Posted:

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Posted by hmm8191

Sorry to be a dunce but what is CLM?



CLM is Chateau La Mer.

I'm sorry your experience wasn't that great there. I've been to 2 tastings & the food was very good.

I'll definitely make a note about the crowd & where the champagne is handed out.

Thanks for your review.
soontobemrsv Posted:

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thanks for your review, ill also ask about where the champagne is too. but i have brought many people to 2 different tastings and everyone loved the food there, sorry that you had a bad food experience there.

Angel2006 Posted:

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Wow really? When I went to the tasting the food was great, I thought the salad they had was awesome, esp. the ceaser salad. The waitress Jennifer was very good, although the scale of ppl was less... I just hope that the food and service will be good when I get married there....

iffer042373 Posted:

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you know it all depends on who the cook is the nite of the wedding Every chef cooks differently I know a friend of mine went to two different weddings there and the one wedding the food was excellent the other the food was horrible I woud ask your BM if the same chef that cooked at the tasting you went to will be the same chef the nite of your wedding

jeanla4c Posted:

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Thanks, quite interesting since the tastings and numerous events my family has gone to there the food and service has always been amazing. Ahh got me a bit worried but alas nothing I can do about it now.

LilyOfValley Posted:

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It sounds like overall you had a great time. Every catering hall has good & bad days when it comes to food. Also remember everyones taste is not the same.

Angel2006 Posted:

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Posted by jeanla4c

Thanks, quite interesting since the tastings and numerous events my family has gone to there the food and service has always been amazing. Ahh got me a bit worried but alas nothing I can do about it now.



Yes I feel the same way... I hope that I don't have a pit in the bottom of my stomach for over a year to the wedding worrying about the food!
jms100303 Posted:

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Posted by LilyOfValley

It sounds like overall you had a great time. Every catering hall has good & bad days when it comes to food. Also remember everyones taste is not the same.



Exactly! I didn't want to get anyone upset, I thought it was a beautiful venue. I was just trying to relate my experience in case anyone finds it helpful. Like having the wait staff know what the entrees are and how they are prepared or the champagne in the lobby. Best of luck, you are going to have a great wedding!
N.Y.bride Posted:

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I wonder how I missed this post. I hope the food is as good on my wedding day as it was during the tasting. I wasnt going to book CLM until the food tasting. When all 5 of my guests RAVED about it and told me I HAD to book there I did.
dbleplay17 Posted:

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I am sure it will be fine. Everyone experiences are different...hey as long as they make good drinks and i have my water I am happy as ever!!!!!

mcaula Posted:

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Posted by LilyOfValley

It sounds like overall you had a great time. Every catering hall has good & bad days when it comes to food. Also remember everyone's taste is not the same.



I couldn't agree more with that statement because me and my whole immediate family all went to the food tasting and they loved the food. Even my FH who is very picky about his food enjoyed so I think it is true to say that everyone's taste is different

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