I was a guest at a wedding in April. \r
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The outdoor seating was incredibly cramped, on horribly uncomfortable folding chairs. Even thin people had difficulty sitting together. Shoulders were touching, not to mention arms in neighbors' laps! I doubt if there were 100 people there, and it seemed impossibly crowded. Yet they claim to be able to accommodate 290!\r
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We were told exactly when we were allowed to get in the buffet line. The meat was tough. The veggies were marinated. On the other hand, the salad, bread and potatoes were good. What happened to the good old days when fruitpunch, cake and Jordan almonds were served at weddings? I miss the simplicity.\r
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The DJ was awful. The music wasn't danceable. It was too quiet to be heard to entice people to dance and enjoy themselves.\r
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During the wedding you could hear the traffic on the street, perhaps 100 feet away, through trees. Cars honking, speeding, etc. \r
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Everything was rushed through and micromanaged. As an example, we were waiting for the wedding cake to be cut, and then it was announced that married couples were required to dance. My husband and I were game, and we danced one dance. By the time we were done, the cake had been hauled away. The cake wasn't important -- just the rudeness. I then overheard the planner tell the mother of the Bride, ""Whatever. You have the hall until 2:30 to do with as you wish."" It was clear that the planner intended to have the hall cleared up, the food hauled away, and the place locked up and empty at the stroke of 2:30. \r
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Ghastly! Avoid at all costs.
Pros: The bride was stunning! Lovely setting.
Cons: Rude management; street noise; mediocre food
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