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espresso
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 9/05 1319 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
done
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soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
well you guys have heard me whine about my hall problems for a while now (can't find a place in our price range that allows us to bring in an outside caterer). well the place we both liked just got back to us with a quote and its WAYYYYYYYY too crazy!!! theyre essentially going to charge us for their food even tho we're not using it.
anyway, I understand their point of view tho, a business is a business.
but, that brings me back to square one. i'm so aggitated
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Posted 3/15/06 6:07 PM 
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bride2b24
~Married and loving it!~
Member since 12/05 4402 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/28/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonards of Great Neck
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
awww......sounds like you might have to compromise. somehow...im sorry
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Posted 3/15/06 6:11 PM
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Soon2BeMrsS
Board Dutchess
Member since 6/05 5286 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/11/2011 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Where we celebrate forever
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Aww, I'm so sorry... have you consideed renting a party boat? We just looked in to that for an e-party they let you bring in your own caterer, FM me for details
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Posted 3/15/06 6:13 PM
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snowcat
Beautiful St. John!
Member since 1/06 1807 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/1/2007 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!!!
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
That's too bad! good luck!
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Posted 3/15/06 6:30 PM
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soon2bmrsdunn
I love my husband!!!
Member since 11/05 6958 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/8/2007 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's - A+
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
That really stinks. Is there a specific reason you want to use an outside caterer? Just wondering.
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Posted 3/15/06 8:00 PM
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espresso
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 9/05 1319 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
done
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Posted by soon2bmrsdunn
That really stinks. Is there a specific reason you want to use an outside caterer? Just wondering.
eh, im beginning to wonder myself! It's a cultural thing. im indian, so all weddings we go to have indian food. we prefer it actually, but with this hassle im wondering if food really is that big a deal anymore!
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Posted 3/15/06 8:12 PM
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chrissyandvin
Our New HOME!!!!
Member since 1/06 7745 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Posted by Soon2BeMrsS
Aww, I'm so sorry... have you consideed renting a party boat? We just looked in to that for an e-party they let you bring in your own caterer, FM me for details
The party boat is a great idea!!!
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Posted 3/15/06 8:17 PM
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oOMarshmallowOo
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/06 650 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's Of Great Neck
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
I actually have the same problem of finding the hall within my budged!!! I know we'll find something at the end!!!! Don't give up!!!
Oh yeah.....my co-worker (she's Indian as well) actually had this talk with me about how she prefers Indian food at her wedding as well. She's actually gone to numerous Indian Weddings on the Island at the Catering Halls! I think she spoke of Chateau Briand. I'm going to ask her for you. I believe her sister had a wedding somewhere in Nassau county as well!!!
Message edited 3/15/2006 8:24:19 PM.
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Posted 3/15/06 8:21 PM
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espresso
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 9/05 1319 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
done
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Posted by oOMarshmallowOo
I actually have the same problem of finding the hall within my budged!!! I know we'll find something at the end!!!! Don't give up!!!
Oh yeah.....my co-worker (she's Indian as well) actually had this talk with me about how she prefers Indian food at her wedding as well. She's actually gone to numerous Indian Weddings on the Island at the Catering Halls! I think she spoke of Chateau Briand. I'm going to ask her for you. I believe her sister had a wedding somewhere in Nassau county as well!!!
thanks! I read your other post. i think you can def find something in your budget! i saw a hall in LI i thought was nice (they didnt allow outside catering tho)-Metropolitan. did you check that out?
I'm gonna look into wineries too, someone suggested that. It might help if i change my date to feb or something less $$.
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Posted 3/15/06 8:31 PM
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oOMarshmallowOo
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/06 650 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's Of Great Neck
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Posted by espresso
Posted by oOMarshmallowOo
I actually have the same problem of finding the hall within my budged!!! I know we'll find something at the end!!!! Don't give up!!!
Oh yeah.....my co-worker (she's Indian as well) actually had this talk with me about how she prefers Indian food at her wedding as well. She's actually gone to numerous Indian Weddings on the Island at the Catering Halls! I think she spoke of Chateau Briand. I'm going to ask her for you. I believe her sister had a wedding somewhere in Nassau county as well!!!
thanks! I read your other post. i think you can def find something in your budget! i saw a hall in LI i thought was nice (they didnt allow outside catering tho)-Metropolitan. did you check that out?
I'm gonna look into wineries too, someone suggested that. It might help if i change my date to feb or something less $$.
Okay...so I got the scoop from my co-worker the other day. One of her friend or cousin?? got married at Chateau Briand. She really like the place and they had a full course Indian cusine. She doesn't really know how much it cost ..
She spoke of some other Indian restaurant/catering halls in Nassau County.
I personally went to 2 Indian weddings. One was at this indian restaurant in nassau county. It looked more like a catering hall though. It was very pretty. I'll try to get the name of it from my friend. The other Indian wedding I went to was at Verdi's. They actually had Buffet Style Indian food. It was very tasty. The only complaint I have is that the food is slightly room temperature!!
Oh yeah...I didn't really post an update yet, but I think I'm going to book Larkfield Manor. The place was unexpectedly nice. FH and I are going to look at leonard's, swan club, and huntington townhouse today!!! Wish us lucK!!!
Keep me posted on how your Catering Hall shopping goes!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
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Posted 3/18/06 10:00 AM
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MrsMichel07
251 Invited - 0-Yes 0- No
Member since 1/05 6093 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/12/2007 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
A place where we will Celebrate Our Love.
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Posted by espresso
Posted by soon2bmrsdunn
That really stinks. Is there a specific reason you want to use an outside caterer? Just wondering.
eh, im beginning to wonder myself! It's a cultural thing. im indian, so all weddings we go to have indian food. we prefer it actually, but with this hassle im wondering if food really is that big a deal anymore!
try doing a search on the BHB board there is an "Offical Indian Bride Thread" they might be able to help you.
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Posted 3/18/06 12:43 PM
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MrsMichel07
251 Invited - 0-Yes 0- No
Member since 1/05 6093 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/12/2007 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
A place where we will Celebrate Our Love.
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
O yea... check out Chateau Briand.... I am almost positive that they will be able to do an Indian cuisine for you- they cater to west indian brides, and all other brides... def. check that out!!!!!!
I remember when I went to check them out the BM mentioned that they would be able to provide a west Indian holiday drink called Sorrel if I wish.
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Posted 3/18/06 12:49 PM
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espresso
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 9/05 1319 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
done
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
really? I musta skipped right over chataeu briand in my search! thanks-ill go check it out!!
and don't worry, we'll make sure our food isnt room temperature (YUCK!)
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Posted 3/18/06 12:55 PM
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Nina
I did.
Member since 11/05 11626 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/3/2007 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Russo's on the Bay
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Sorry you're back at ground zero......
Try CB...its a fantastic hall
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Posted 3/18/06 1:34 PM
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camerakrazie
my review is up
Member since 3/06 4333 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/22/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
On the Great South Bay
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
im sorry to hear that....so what are your plans next? you may have to compromise? how about a party boat?
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Posted 3/18/06 4:56 PM
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oOMarshmallowOo
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/06 650 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's Of Great Neck
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
Posted by espresso
really? I musta skipped right over chataeu briand in my search! thanks-ill go check it out!!
and don't worry, we'll make sure our food isnt room temperature (YUCK!)
YEEAHH!!! let us know how it goes!!!!!
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Posted 3/18/06 11:40 PM
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weddingbunny
so happy to be married!
Member since 11/05 2169 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/6/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
booked ;-)
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Re: soooooooooooooooooo frustrated!!!
what about a place that will just charge a site fee? Like some of the parks and places like that... I know the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport (not to be confused with the Vanderbilt Mansion) just charges a site fee. They have a permanent tent next to their gardens overlooking the water, it's a beautiful spot, if you aren't really set on having an indoor (ie, a solid roof over you) wedding.
good luck, that sounds like it must be incredibly frustrating!
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