August 6th, 2016. Soundview Caterers…you made my dream come true!
When you’re a little girl and you dream about your wedding day, you dream about the man and the dress. But, you could NEVER dream up the day my husband and I had – and it is wit...h sincere love and gratitude that we thank our new friends and “family” at Soundview Caterers for that.
Where should I begin? Well, my husband Eric and I found Soundview by doing a search for LI wedding venues that held only one event at a time. I didn’t want to be one of two, three, even four brides…I wanted to be THE BRIDE. Another non-negotiable was carpeting! YUCK! I was ONLY going to get married at a venue with hardwood floors.
And, so, we wound up at Soundview. One event at a time. Hardwood floors (brand-new). It was the first of 13 halls Eric and I looked at. Truth be told, I wanted to stop as soon as I saw Soundview and met Michael.
First impression: Drop dead gorgeous! “This is where I want to get married!!!” Right on the Long Island Sound, breathtaking view. Brand-new!!! Ballroom: Hardwood floors, cream-colored walls, white accents, chandeliers. Cocktail hour leading out to a patio. Stone walkway leading to a ceremony space. Gazebo. I was getting married in Church, but the space outside, even if just for photos…amazing!!!
When we sat down with Michael, I could hardly contain my excitement. After going over menu options and pricing, I had made up my mind for the fifth time since we’d gotten there. Michael, the owner (and subsequently new member of my family) said he wanted us to go look at other places. That the first place shouldn’t be the only place we look. Basically he wanted us to see what else was out there and that, if we made the decision he thought we would, we’d be back. And…he was right!
Thirteen halls later and an additional trip to Soundview in the middle where I met Aldiana (one of Michael’s Daughters and my go-to-girl for all things Soundview), I was certain we had found our venue.
And, as I said earlier, my dream came true on Saturday, August 6th 2016, our Wedding Day.
I made sure to take it all in. Our arrival: The red carpet, champagne toast to greet us, the foyer with tables displaying pictures of Eric and me (you can customize the venue however you like…remember, YOU are the ONLY event!), the Ballroom!!! Exquisite! Our cocktail hour and main courses…our guests are still calling us to rave about the food! The drinks that kept on flowing! Our guests were happy and we were over-the-moon.
From ushering the guests into the ballroom after cocktail hour, making sure the bridal party was in place for their entrance, Michael’s golf-cart ride to take photos at sunset, and ALL that was in-between, I am forever grateful. It was the wedding of a lifetime!
I’d say I’m someone who makes smart decisions and choosing Soundview for our wedding is a decision I will never regret! I chose the right husband and I chose the right venue!
My heartfelt love and gratitude to the staff at Soundview Caterers, especially Michael, Aldiana, Mia, Nick, Christina, Fredo, and everyone else. My husband would like to give an extra special shout-out from his friends to the bartenders!
Michael, I will never forget my wedding day, how beautiful it was, and how much of that I owe to you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I love you all!!!
To all the engaged couples out there…choose Soundview Caterers! It will be everything you hope and more!
Love,
Shannon & Eric Lutz
Wedding 8.6.16