the owner/GM, John Rose , who threatened us 1 month prior to our wedding of cancelling our wedding while he did not honor what was in our contract as a 6 hour event. He used the initial proposal as an excuse to switch it to a 5 hour event even after Guastavinos staff confirmed our event being a 6 hour event. John Rose wrote me and my wife aggressive emails, 1 of them starting "Stop it" and had absolutely left a bad taste in our mouth even when we tried to explain the situation. He was very aggressive throughout the emails and phone calls, absolutely has no respect to his customers. At the end of the day, he will remain as the person who did not honor our written contract. The owner told us he wouldn't relinquish control of security in case he had to keep the doors shut if we didn't pay, and that we had to go through him for any security requests (we had to pay for security). Upon releasing the hold on the venue, we got the photo attached. He also requires you to use preferred partners for companies he owns so he can make more

• Should have learned my lesson the first time, after witnessing the owners abuse staff, on purpose, in front of wealthy clientele. The clients and the owners humiliated these workers after giving them conflicting directions. This year witnessed similar culture against workers, and three of us had to walk out because it was so shocking to see immigrants and young workers so unfairly treated. I would never go hear again. watered down drinks are your thing then you might like this place.
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  A lot of people at the event had the same complaints. The staff are so unbelievably rude and unprofessional the senior staff) I just can't understand how they even have jobs.

 a man entered the building and started yelling "Where is the f*cking doorman???" He then proceeded to yell at the staff and scream obscenities. Eventually he got in the face of one of the staff members and told him "F*cking stand outside. I don't care if you are not wearing a jacket or hat!" He then proceeded to take off his jacket and scarf and throw them on the floor, demanding that someone pick them up and take them to the coat room. have never seen someone treat people with such disrespect. When the man was no longer in the lobby I asked one of the employees who he was, his response - "The owner

That is louis rose on the right, the ugliest man on park avenue

I am hoping to be able to help out a couple looking for a last second venue!

Sam

My FH and I are planning to get married Summer 2021, but are working out details regarding the ceremony. He is Catholic, and I am a non-denominational (baptized) Christian.

We both come from strong faith backgrounds, and both of our families have opinions on where the ceremony should be held. I understand the significance and implications of (and of not) getting married in the Catholic church, yet I also want my faith beliefs to be represented in the ceremony. Thus, we are planning to request a dispensation from Canonical form so that the marriage is valid and sacramental, but so the ceremony can be held in my home church while meeting the requirements set forth in the Catholic faith (pre-cana, etc).

Some questions I had:

1) Have you or did someone you know request and receive a dispensation? What did that look like as far as timing? (I know people recommend reserving venues a year out, but my understanding was that a dispensation was submitted 6 months before the wedding. Makes scheduling and logistics tricky!)

2) Have you or did someone you know request a dispensation, for it to be denied? What was the basis of that decision?

3) Any misc advice / experiences?

Thanks so much!

I am wondering if anyone would be interested in organizing a bridal shower around making a custom French beaded flower bouquet for the bride.  The bride could choose the flower type(s) and colors in advance and each bridesmaid/guest could make 1-2 flowers to be included in her final wedding bouquet.  It would not only make walking down the aisle super special, and all’s make a wonderful keepsake.

Would love to hear your thoughts!

I recently purchased a dress at Kleinfelds Bridal in NYC but found another dress I loved more and canceled my order at Kleinfelds.  I am looking to sell my store credit of $1,877 for a discount of $1,500 OBO. That’s a savings of $377 off your new wedding dress! 

For anyone not comfortable with an electronic payment, I am happy to meet at the service counter inside the Kleinfeld store and do an in-person transfer of the credit.

My fiancé and I are in the search for a wedding venue within the CT/NY/NJ area. All towns and cities throughout are open for consideration. We are looking for a May 2019 timeframe with about 175 guests. I welcome all options. It would be great if you could drop a note on venues you have been to or even thought about. We have looked at the Aria Facility (Prospect, CT), Glen Island Harbour Club (New Rochelle, NY) and The Surf Club on the Sound (New Rochelle, NY). Any comments on those are welcome as well.

Thanks in advance.