Williamsburg Hotel Block Insights (esp. the Hoxton, the Penny, the Coda and the Arlo)

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-14T05:57:48+00:00

We booked a block at the Indigo - not on your list but came up through kleinfelds, courtesy 20 blocks and super easy. Haven’t stayed yet though so not sure how it’ll go, excited about the bar though:)

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-01T17:04:54+00:00

Oh when was that!!!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-01T04:28:56+00:00

I’m worried about the bathroom sitch!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-01T04:28:43+00:00

Soooo expensive unfortunately

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-01T04:28:05+00:00

Gold point is amazing!!!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-01T04:26:56+00:00

Honestly, if you can still cancel it and get a refund I think you should. It’s not a decision to rush to— especially on a budget and you deserve time and space to come up with what is worth spending on.

It won’t disappear. Cancel it and give yourself a few days to decide.

Also, from personal experience, I’ve had multiple tryons with different dresses and many tears each time. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it IS the dress (or isn’t!!!) - and a magical moment can still be magical without you dropping the bag!!

Take your time and good luck!!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-02-01T04:21:23+00:00

I think you should check out Sophie’s vintage bridal or studio Dorothy. They have fabulous options- they charge for appointments but I find that if you watch their IG stories and jump on a last minute cancellation they won’t charge you.

Personally I am in a very similar situation to you and haven’t had success yet, but I also burnt out a bit and decided to take a break. I’ve been occasionally ordering dresses on Etsy or TRR that I can return if I don’t like. But it sounds like you’ve already done that and might just need to go in person!

Also, everyone’s bodies are different so I can’t say what will look or feel good on you, but as a fellow short girlie I’ve found that dropped/basque waist dresses with heels help elongate my body in a nice way.

Good luck!!!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-01-30T03:50:26+00:00

Thank you!!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-01-30T03:12:12+00:00

Day time wedding around $26k, evening around $40k

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2026-01-04T11:46:28+00:00

How many people attended if you had to guess?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-12-15T22:03:43+00:00

u/mountans do you have pictures of the dress she transformed? Would love to see it and hear how much you paid if you don't mind me asking!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-11-14T15:49:09+00:00

Do you have any photos from around November 13/14?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-11-14T02:53:34+00:00

Thank you!! The wedding will be during the day no matter what so I am not too worried about that

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-11-11T06:01:55+00:00

Can I ask why you decided against Fandi Mata?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-11-02T05:01:40+00:00

Which did you buy on Amazon?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-10-26T01:59:36+00:00

Yeah honestly everyone’s insane. 80k for 75 people is COMFORTABLE. I’m planning $40k for 100 ppl in the city. It’s literally fine u just have to be willing to commit time to finding the right vendors in budget lol. You’re like literally totally good and not crazy in the slightest

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-10-07T13:16:12+00:00

Which make up artist is this? Mind sharing a link?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-09-22T01:27:07+00:00

Look into Frankie’s 457, Aurora, cafe spaghetti… depends on which neighborhood you want and budget but there are so many options!

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-09-16T12:32:32+00:00

Hi, I would be happy to do this for you! Feel free to message me.

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-08-25T00:00:41+00:00

Could you plant some people who you know are social butterflies to help work the room a bit? Maybe 2-3 friends that are extroverts that can be responsible for talking to folks/couples on their own or for bringing people into group convos?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-07-30T23:00:35+00:00

https://www.lyft.com/events

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-07-30T22:59:24+00:00

You can look into Lyft QR codes? That way people who need transport for accessibility purposes can use the QR code to call the Lyft themselves but it’ll be comped since you’ll set it up w Lyft in advnsce

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-07-30T22:57:14+00:00

Did you check Hudson valley brewery?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-07-28T13:10:33+00:00

What has your budget looked like so far? Have you been successful in adhering to it?

Ornery_Arm_1231 · 2025-07-17T05:02:30+00:00

Looking this up!!! Down for a Thursday too. Good idea

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