My Saturday, 06-19-2010 Garden City Hotel Wedding Review - The Garden City Hotel, Code Bleu, Pedestals, Imagine Studios, Jacqueline Nicole, Roseanna Amador, GREECE, and more!

Our wedding was on the evening of Saturday, June 19, 2010, and it was the best day of our lives. It truly was incredible, and I have my parents to thank for this first, as they paid for our entire wedding. They are extremely generous people, and I am extremely grateful for them. Second, I must thank our wonderful vendors. Each one was fabulous and really put together the wedding of our dreams. My father-in-law told me, “When any of my friends ask me how the wedding was, I tell them ‘If I ever attend a wedding at the White House, the only difference would be the location.’” Everyone told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The décor was stunning, the food and service to die for, and the music kept the party going all night long. Every person there was on their feet! Here is my preliminary review. Stay tuned for my full review which will include pictures, as well as a full review of Imagine Studios.

Weather - A+! Mid 80s and brilliantly sunny all day.

The Garden City Hotel – A+ and beyond

The Garden City Hotel far exceeded my expectations in every way. The Garden City Hotel is stunning. The décor in the Grand Ballroom area is gorgeous and over the top. The gold and crystal everywhere is breathtaking but still tasteful. I must pay special homage to our banquet manager, Mr. Joseph Borbely, who has been with The Garden City Hotel for 28 years. He is a true professional, and he is the best at what he does. His portfolio speaks for itself. Photos of him with Prince Charles, Andrea Borcelli, Gov. Pataki, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many more prove that this man can please even the most discerning patrons. (There is also a photo of him on the cover of Fortune 500 in his office.) Furthermore, he is pleasant, kind and genuinely enjoys what he does. Our maitre d’, Atef, was also a pleasure to work with on the day of our wedding, and he made sure everything ran smoothly. The Garden City Hotel has the motto “Long Island’s leading hotel since 1876” for a reason – they are among the best at what they do. The service was amazing, the décor was brilliant, and the food was to die for. In my opinion, this is the best place to get married on Long Island. The following items made up our menu:

Cocktail Hour (1.5 hours):

Signature Drink (created by me): Santorini Sunset (named for our honeymoon to Greece)