I know there are a lot of brides on here who had their receptions at Pearl Street or will be having it there, so I'm hoping some of you can help me out with this.
Our wedding is next July, and we're having the reception at the Pearl at Lafayette. (For those of you who don't know, the Lafayette Hotel in downtown Buffalo is being totally renovated and turned into a banquet facility, a boutique hotel, apartments, and retail space.) We were super disappointed that Pearl Street was already totally booked for Saturdays next summer by the time we got engaged and started looking, but then we were thrilled to get the chance to still work with Pearl Street but at this different, brand-new venue. (Now obviously we're keeping our fingers crossed that all the renovations go on schedule and we're not left with an unfinished reception space--yikes!)
Anyway, here's my question, and it may be a stupid one, but for those of you that have worked with Pearl Street, who does the room set-up and take down? I know that everyone says Natalie is super awesome to work with, and so far my experience has been great with her. I'm just wondering though in terms of set-up, will I need to ask friends/family to go to the space to set up the favors, guest-book, centerpieces, etc? At the end of the night, do we need people to stay and clean up? I'm just very confused about who is responsible for what.
Also, have any of you worked with Natalie to use the centerpieces that Pearl Street has available? How early did you do that? And were linens available too, or did you rent them through someone else?
Sorry for the million questions.
Thanks in advance for any info everyone!
Alison