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march04bride
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Member since 1/03 59 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/1/2004
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Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
Hi everybody. I'm new to the board. My FI and I really like the CB. We are thinking of having our cocktail hour in the Europa room and the main reception in Normandy. But I'm concerned because when we're in Normandy for the main reception, Europa (cocktail hour) will be open to the public as a restaurant. That means we'll be sharing the bathroom with anyone who goes to the restaurant. Does anyone think that should be a concern or am I over reacting? If anyone has used these rooms I'd love to hear if that was an issue.
Thanks!!!
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Posted 1/7/03 12:54 PM 
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Crisco718
Board Fanatic
Member since 5/02 669 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/15/2003
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
What is the time and day of your wedding? The Europa is not always very busy and this may not be a problem depending on when your wedding reception is held.
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Posted 1/7/03 12:56 PM
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Latina511
Hmmmm...
Member since 8/02 7205 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/15/2002 12:00 AM
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I didn't have the Europa for cocktail hour but I am prettry sure that it will not be open during your cocktail.
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Posted 1/7/03 12:57 PM
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nrvbrd
Hyper One
Member since 10/02 5250 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/6/2003 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Coral House-Loved it!!!
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
Forum Shamma96, Lizlen2003, Latina511 they are CB brides. Maybe they can answer your questions.
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Posted 1/7/03 12:58 PM
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cw0904
It's An Obsession
Member since 11/01 4478 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/5/2004 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I don't think they would have it open during your cocktail hour. I suggest calling the BM you spoke with directly to clarify. Who did you talk to by the way?
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Posted 1/7/03 1:01 PM
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march04bride
Board Enthusiast
Member since 1/03 59 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/1/2004
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
Cocktail hour is at 6:30 in Europa. Then at 7:30, when we leave that room to go to the main room (Normandy), the cocktail hour room becomes a public restaurant. It's not open to the public during our cocktial hour but I'm concerned because once it does open, the restaurant customers will have access to our bathroom. Should this really be a concern of mine??
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Posted 1/7/03 1:03 PM
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shamma
I'M BLESSED & HIGHLY FAVORED!!
Member since 10/01 19178 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/3/2002 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand A+
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I did not find it to be a problem at all. Most of my guest did not even use the bathroom the entire time they were at our wedding  strange but true, they have more than one bathroom any way. Fret not, all will be well. It will not be like a movie theatre back up 
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Posted 1/7/03 1:09 PM
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march04bride
Board Enthusiast
Member since 1/03 59 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/1/2004
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
Thanks Shamma96! I'd love to hear more about your wedding. How did everything go? We're you happy with the CB? Food ... service...
Thanks!
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Posted 1/7/03 1:15 PM
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Sassy
God has blessed me!!!!!
Member since 7/02 11477 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2003 10:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand - 10
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I'm having my reception at CB too 
And I was at Shamma's wedding.
I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Anyway, by the time your cocktail hour is over at 7:30 and they clean up, and set it up for restaurant business, we're talking 9 pm. Not that many ppl are going to be JUST coming in for dinner, so we're not talking a major crowd anyway.
If you love CB, do not let this stop you, b/c you or your guest won't even notice the difference.
Good luck and let us know what you decide 
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Posted 1/7/03 1:22 PM
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Latina511
Hmmmm...
Member since 8/02 7205 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/15/2002 12:00 AM
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
The service is excellent and everthing at my wedding went smoothly. They treated us like royalty. The food was amazing and all my guest are still raving about it.
I am going there for my friends engagment party the beginning of next month and I cannot wait. I am so excited.
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Posted 1/7/03 1:22 PM
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march04bride
Board Enthusiast
Member since 1/03 59 total posts
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1/1/2004
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
You guys are definetly making me feel better. It's probably not a big deal. I think we're going to go with it! Thanks for all the help! - - Did you or are you planning on coming up out of the floor?
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Posted 1/7/03 1:34 PM
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Sassy
God has blessed me!!!!!
Member since 7/02 11477 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2003 10:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand - 10
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
After all the arguments w/FH, yes, we're doing it !!! I can't wait 
Shamma: You BETTER be there
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Posted 1/7/03 1:35 PM
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natasha
Blessed to be Briana's mommy
Member since 6/01 3570 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/27/2001 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I was a CB bride also. Everything was done perfectly. I don't think you would have a problem. Even their bathrooms are gorgeous. You can't beat that. Good luck with your planning.
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Posted 1/7/03 2:21 PM
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februarybride
I'm an Aunt!!
Member since 10/01 2782 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/17/2002 2:30 PM
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
Another previous CB bride here! Definitely will not be a problem. Anyway, even if there are some restaurant folks in the bathroom at the same time as your guests..they'd never know!
CB is beautiful and they did a great job...you won't be disappointed!
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Posted 1/7/03 2:26 PM
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shamma
I'M BLESSED & HIGHLY FAVORED!!
Member since 10/01 19178 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/3/2002 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand A+
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
We came out of the floor, it was awesome!!! Everyone loved the place, it was great, I just watched our video again Saturday night. CB knows how to do a wedding and they do it oh so well. You cannot go wrong with them. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Liz, things are looking well for us being there
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Posted 1/7/03 2:36 PM
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march04bride
Board Enthusiast
Member since 1/03 59 total posts
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1/1/2004
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
Thank you all so much!!! You've definetly convinced me. My FI and I are going back tonight with our parents. If they like the place we're booking it! I'll keep you all posted! Thanks again!!!
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Posted 1/7/03 5:13 PM
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WishCandy
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 4/02 1946 total posts
Wedding Date:
Apr 25 2004
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I've heard great things about CB. Fi's best friend is getting married there this summer. If you have any fears you should definitely express them to the people you spoke to there and see what they have to say about it. Good Luck
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Posted 1/7/03 5:33 PM
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MISHY
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 7/02 1286 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/4/2003 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
CHATEAU BRIAND
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Re: Thinking of booking Chateua Briand - but I have a question...
I will be there on July 4th! I can't wait and we will come up out of the floor!
Good Luck  
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Posted 1/7/03 9:08 PM
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