Looking for Reception Halls

Ok, so I finally got FH in gear and we agreed to start looking for a place for our reception. We have what I thought was a decent budget, not to big, but not that small either. I am completely sticker shocked. It looks like we could blow our entire budget on just the reception. So we basically had to increase our budget by $5000. I am still trying to find a reception hall for a price, but I can see this will be a difficult battle. How did you guys handle some of the prices. I heard you can try to get them to lower prices by taking things out, has anyone been able to do this?

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My hall wouldn't allow us to take anything out.. but we switched Saturday for Friday night (that made it a lot lower)u also just have to negotiate a little with them.

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Check out Hey Ladies...Let's post reception halls and there prices for 07 as we go on our search?


Good luck

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IF YOU CAN BE FLEXIBLE (DAY, MONTH, TIME), YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A GOOD DEAL. I SAVED ALOT OF $$$ BY CHOOSING JANUARY. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SATURDAY NIGHT WEDDING I WANTED. PLUS THE HALLS WANT TO BOOK THE LESS POPULAR MONTHS, SO THEY'RE MORE LIKELY TO THROW IN EXTRAS.

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There is a thread where we all posted prices ... what is your price range per person?

and for negiating - you have to sit with the BM and just tell them nicely that you LOVE the place but cant afford it - and see if they will go down for you -some halls are easier than others.

Good LUCK!!!


heres the thread - i also bumped it for you!
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Posted by Love4Eva

There is a thread where we all posted prices ... what is your price range per person?

and for negiating - you have to sit with the BM and just tell them nicely that you LOVE the place but cant afford it - and see if they will go down for you -some halls are easier than others.

Good LUCK!!!


heres the thread - i also bumped it for you!
click me

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I was thinking I could do this for $75.00, but it seems like it will be difficult to do it for $100. and it looks like we will have 150 guests.

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Our date is in March and found a $69 ppl deal! But, also, don't forget tip and tax. My friend made a very useful Excel spreadsheet to calculate all this. FM me.

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What part of LI are you looking to have your reception?

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Posted by futrmrsblt

What part of LI are you looking to have your reception?

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I would like it in Suffolk, but am open to all possibilites.

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You can get that amount for a sunday or friday evening. Also you cna consider a day wedding, which any hall should be able to meet that budget.

Good Luck.

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I am havign a Saturday day wedding in February and I am getting a great price... FM for details. My total wedding budget is $15.000 for EVERYTHING. I am budget queen...let me know if I can help. IN the meantime, check out the Stewart Manor Country Club... Iovely place and PRICE!

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good luck!

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Hey...

Here is my little cheat sheet I made

125 PEOPLE @ $145.00 IT COST $23,598 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $145.00 IT COST $18,879 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $140.00 IT COST $22,785 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $140.00 IT COST $18,228 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $135.00 IT COST $21,971 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $135.00 IT COST $17,577 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $130.00 IT COST $21,157 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $130.00 IT COST $16,926 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $125.00 IT COST $20,343 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $125.00 IT COST $16,275 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $120.00 IT COST $19,530 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $120.00 IT COST $15,624 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $115.00 IT COST $18,716 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $115.00 IT COST $14,973 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $110.00 IT COST $17,902 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $110.00 IT COST $14,322 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $105.00 IT COST $17,088 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $105.00 IT COST $13,671 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $100.00 IT COST $15,000 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $100.00 IT COST $13,020 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $95.00 IT COST $15,461 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $95.00 IT COST $12,369 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $90.00 IT COST $14,647 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $90.00 IT COST $11,718 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $85.00 IT COST $13,833 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $85.00 IT COST $11,067 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
125 PEOPLE @ $80.00 IT COST $13,020 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX
100 PEOPLE @ $80.00 IT COST $10,416 WHICH INCLUDES 20% GRAT, AND 8.5 TAX

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I've just started looking too. Try the Lessing's facilities- they seem to have great prices. Smithtown Landing was advertising 75pp including tak and grat. They do a very nice wedding, my best friend got married there last summer.

I've also gotten good prices at Fox Hollow, Chateau La Mer and the Venetian Yacht Club (lower prices right now cause there in the middle of a renovation).



Good Luck and Congrats on your engagement!

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some months are less expensive than others.. I originally wanted a May wedding, but I chose the very end of April bc it was $15.00 less.. Also, if you have a day wedding, it will be less and you can guarantee less people as well.. I know that May through October tend to be more expensive..

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Def go to lessings.. thats where im having it.. april (may is only a few more dollars) timber point.. gorgeous place! not a 'wedding factory' feel ur the only bride etc...

Im paying 69 pp on a sat afternoon.. cake, centerpieces included..

let me know if you want more info!

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Hey, I booked The Inn at East Wind...when FH and I walked in, we thought why bother looking, its going to be too expensive...Whatever day is the cheapest, is good for me.
Sat afternoon $85 pp ++, we worked them down to $70pp ++
They also have another building at the East Wind called Country Gardens. They're about $60++ I think. Nice place...
www.eastwindcaterers.com
hth

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I was able to negotiate with East Wind- they were very accomodating. You just have to try and put yourself out there- I mean, what's the worst that can happen??

Good Luck and check out East Wind- they have a lot of different options for your wedding reception

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You can call places before you go and ask if they allow to take things out. I know my mom wanted to make our cake, we saw the ones leonards had and my mom was set on making it so they gave us an extra during the cocktail hour in lieu of the cake.