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re: Need a FQ location for a Cocktail Reception/Party
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:00 pm to Boondock544
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:00 pm to Boondock544
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What day of the week?
Friday.
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Is this your wedding?
Correct. I'll check out cane & table and the others mentioned.
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 1:02 pm
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Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:18 pm to GaryMyMan
What day is the rehearsal dinner?
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:20 pm to Winkface
Friday late this summer.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:22 pm to GaryMyMan
A court yard in New Orleans in the summer is going to be pretty hot especially if this is early evening.
How early is your rehearsal dinner?
Am I understanding that only the folks who didn't attend the rehearsal dinner will attend this cocktail hour, but you will be there also?
How early is your rehearsal dinner?
Am I understanding that only the folks who didn't attend the rehearsal dinner will attend this cocktail hour, but you will be there also?
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:25 pm to GaryMyMan
Oh ok. So this is after the rehearsal dinner. I was seriously hoping it wasn't before and you were going to peace out and leave everyone. So you're looking at a later time. That makes it tough with that many people. My suggestions are Little Gem Saloon which isn't in the FQ but is big enough to fit that many and the bar at the Ritz but it will probably be crowded at that time. I think SoBou is too small. Carousel Bar will be packed.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:29 pm to Gris Gris
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How early is your rehearsal dinner?
6-8. Party would be 8-10 or later. Now that I'm leaning toward BlackenedOut's "find a bar and buy a round" idea I can focus on places that can accommodate the number of people.
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Am I understanding that only the folks who didn't attend the rehearsal dinner will attend this cocktail hour, but you will be there also?
No. It's just a Friday night get-together before the wedding. No toasts or anything like that. Just trying to corral all of our out-of-town guests to a centralized location.
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Carousel Bar will be packed.
Yes, this "new" Carousel bar still doesn't feel right to me. We have lots of guests at Monteleone so it'll be our de facto hang out spot for the weekend though.
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:38 pm to GaryMyMan
Bellocq is also not in the FQ but will probably be able to accommodate that size and it has a cool vibe to it for out of town people. Easy street car ride.
Swizzle Stick
Irvin Mayfield's
Sazerac Bar
Rib Room bar is probably too small.
Swizzle Stick
Irvin Mayfield's
Sazerac Bar
Rib Room bar is probably too small.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:44 pm to GaryMyMan
Okay, so it's not going to be as early as I thought.
If you end up at a bar that has other patrons present, how are you going to ensure that you're not buying drinks for folks who are not in your party when you're serving 100 guests?
How about y'all all meet and everyone buys their own drinks?
As an alternative, I wonder if you could buy drink coupons from the Carousel or the bar at Criollo and put those in the goodie bags for them to enjoy at some point over the weekend.
If you end up at a bar that has other patrons present, how are you going to ensure that you're not buying drinks for folks who are not in your party when you're serving 100 guests?
How about y'all all meet and everyone buys their own drinks?
As an alternative, I wonder if you could buy drink coupons from the Carousel or the bar at Criollo and put those in the goodie bags for them to enjoy at some point over the weekend.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 1:55 pm to Gris Gris
Drink vouchers in goodie bags is a good option.
Is this a late night gathering on Friday?
The "find a bar and buy a round" idea seems to be your best bet
Is this a late night gathering on Friday?
The "find a bar and buy a round" idea seems to be your best bet
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:11 pm to Boondock544
Do you have a suite at the montleone, by chance?
Recently I went to a rehearsal dinner at Le Foret, then everyone walked over to the Sheraton and went up to a huge suite (which overlooked the city) where they had champagne, wine and cocktails etc waiting. Everyone enjoyed a "cocktail hour" in the suite before hitting the town. I thought it was well done and a nice touch
Could be an option if someone has a big room at the Montleone
Recently I went to a rehearsal dinner at Le Foret, then everyone walked over to the Sheraton and went up to a huge suite (which overlooked the city) where they had champagne, wine and cocktails etc waiting. Everyone enjoyed a "cocktail hour" in the suite before hitting the town. I thought it was well done and a nice touch
Could be an option if someone has a big room at the Montleone
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:12 pm to GaryMyMan
Its your wedding make it as easy as possible on yourself.
Just pick a bar. Chances are no one is going to let you buy them a drink. I do think Patrick's is going to be your best bet. Its near all the action, but just off enough that it shouldnt be too crowded in there.
Ask Patrick to saber a bottle of Champagne for you.
Just pick a bar. Chances are no one is going to let you buy them a drink. I do think Patrick's is going to be your best bet. Its near all the action, but just off enough that it shouldnt be too crowded in there.
Ask Patrick to saber a bottle of Champagne for you.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:19 pm to BlackenedOut
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Ask Patrick to saber a bottle of Champagne for you.
Well I think that settles that.
Thanks, all, for steering me in the right direction and pointing out the pitfalls in the original plan.
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Drink vouchers in goodie bags is a good option.
I'll put the wedding planner on that. She is getting paid way too much for the amount of work we've given.
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:19 pm to GaryMyMan
I'll be there!
btw, I think I still owe you a few drinks from the last wedding...
btw, I think I still owe you a few drinks from the last wedding...
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:21 pm to GaryMyMan
Broussard's Courtyard/Bar
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:24 pm to Poet
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I'll be there!
Well you better be. Need as many from the "normal" side of the family as we can get.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:27 pm to GaryMyMan
quote:Shoooooooooooooooot. You got a wedding planner? Get her to plan it.
I'll put the wedding planner on that. She is getting paid way too much for the amount of work we've given.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:29 pm to GaryMyMan
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Need as many from the "normal" side of the family as we can get.
Normal is a relative term. It will be a hell of a show!
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:31 pm to GaryMyMan
Had no idea... Congrats sir
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:31 pm to Winkface
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Shoooooooooooooooot. You got a wedding planner? Get her to plan it.
Truly, the answer.
Gary, I agree with others. Don't complicate this. You have far more to concern yourself with. Others will be buying you drinks. You really don't need to be buying theirs. You're going to have a swell reception for them the next day. Just pick a place for everyone to meet up and leave it at that, so you can enjoy it and not worry about everyone getting a free drink and people who aren't in your party drinking off you. It's a nice idea, but ditch it.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 2:38 pm to Poet
will Them be going?
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