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[shannonmarie]

Does any past brides have an example set up of their reception set up at Castaways (with round tables)? I found a cool seating chart option on wedding wire and I'm trying to play around but it's hard not having any clue how the room is set up! 

[shannonmarie]

Originally Posted by Mlite83 

 

We are using the rectangular tables and putting them together to make 2 long tables (14 people at each) and then 1 long table for the wedding party...It will sort of be a U-shoe shape I'm thinking (but with space between tables for movement.)  We had an exact split of 14 family members and 14 friends coming (plus 8 at the head table) so that worked out best.  Plus it avoided any uneven tables for family since his side has way more members in attendance.

Thanks mlite! I'm set on round tables though! I mentioned the rectangular ones to my mother in law and she shot me down pretty quick! lol

[kitkat863]

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

Does any past brides have an example set up of their reception set up at Castaways (with round tables)? I found a cool seating chart option on wedding wire and I'm trying to play around but it's hard not having any clue how the room is set up! 

I had my reception at Castaway, but I had one long table. How many people are you having? I only ask because where we had the dance floor was right in front of the bar and I think it would be cool to have people sitting on both sides for the reception, given that you have enough people to do that. I can upload some pics of my set up if you want. 

[kitkat863]

Originally Posted by Vika 

 

What food did you guys choose?

I gave the guests 3 options: The beef and shrimp, scallops and mahi mahi, and pork medallions. I chose the shrimp and scallops in coconut milk as the appetizer and the lobster bisque but everyone got to pick their entree out of the three above. 

[shannonmarie]

Originally Posted by kitkat863 

 

I had my reception at Castaway, but I had one long table. How many people are you having? I only ask because where we had the dance floor was right in front of the bar and I think it would be cool to have people sitting on both sides for the reception, given that you have enough people to do that. I can upload some pics of my set up if you want. 

Katie, some pictures would be fabulous! I've seen your review, but I can't remember if there are too many pictures of Castaways, well at least enough where I can actually see the lay out. I'm still uncertain of our exact amount but I'm thinking about 40 possibly more. Probably 5-7 round tables depending on the exact number of guest. Plus a sweetheart table for my FI and I, small cake table and small table for photos and guest book. I'm trying to visualize your idea of having people sit on both sides of the dance floor.. Would I have enough tables? I forgot there's already a bar in there, that's great!

[shannonmarie]

Originally Posted by kitkat863 

 

I gave the guests 3 options: The beef and shrimp, scallops and mahi mahi, and pork medallions. I chose the shrimp and scallops in coconut milk as the appetizer and the lobster bisque but everyone got to pick their entree out of the three above. 

I picked the same exact as you did, we'll I'm only giving 2 options, beef & shrimp and Scallops & Mahi mahi. But I also chose the shrimp and scallops in coconut milk and lobster bisque! The salad choices were not appealing to me at all so we went with an app! ;-) 

[Vika]

Originally Posted by kitkat863 

 

I gave the guests 3 options: The beef and shrimp, scallops and mahi mahi, and pork medallions. I chose the shrimp and scallops in coconut milk as the appetizer and the lobster bisque but everyone got to pick their entree out of the three above. 

How was the lobster bisque?

 

Did people like the beef and shrimp?

 

Those are the ones I chose too!

[kitkat863]

Originally Posted by Vika 

 

How was the lobster bisque?

 

Did people like the beef and shrimp?

 

Those are the ones I chose too!

The beef and shrimp was delicious! I didn't eat much of the lobster bisque but I think everyone agreed that it was pretty good!

[Vika]

Originally Posted by kitkat863 

 

The beef and shrimp was delicious! I didn't eat much of the lobster bisque but I think everyone agreed that it was pretty good!

Thank you!!! I was nervous! I want the guests to love the food! you made me feel better

[kitkat863]

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

Katie, some pictures would be fabulous! I've seen your review, but I can't remember if there are too many pictures of Castaways, well at least enough where I can actually see the lay out. I'm still uncertain of our exact amount but I'm thinking about 40 possibly more. Probably 5-7 round tables depending on the exact number of guest. Plus a sweetheart table for my FI and I, small cake table and small table for photos and guest book. I'm trying to visualize your idea of having people sit on both sides of the dance floor.. Would I have enough tables? I forgot there's already a bar in there, that's great!

 

 

I forgot that the one side has this wall thing that might block people from seeing things if you have people on both sides of the dance floor:

This shows the bar which was directly behind where we had the dance floor along the back wall:

This shows that not the whole side is blocked by the tall wall thing:

Hope that helps give you a better idea of the setup!